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Animal Chiropractic Statute • S.F. No. 3683, 4th Engrossment - 85th Legislative Session (2007 -2008) Posted on May 08, 2008 Sec. 24. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 148.01, subdivision 1, is amended to read: Subdivision 1. Definitions. For the purposes of sections 148.01 to 148.10;_ (1) "chiropractic" is defined as the science of adjusting any abnormal articulations of the human body, especially those of the spinal column, for the purpose of giving freedom of action to impinged nerves that may cause pain or deranged function; and (2) "animal chiropractic diagnosis and treatment" means treatment that includes identifying and resolving vertebral subluxation complexes, spinal manipulation, and manipulation of the extremity articulations of nonhuman vertebrates. Animal chiropractic diagnosis and treatment does not include: (i) performing surgery; (ii) dispensing or administering of medications; or (iii) performing traditional veterinary care and diagnosis. EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment. Sec. 25. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 148.01, is amended by adding a subdivision to read: Subd. la. Animal chiropractic practice. A licensed chiropractor may engage in the practice of animal chiropractic diagnosis and treatment if registered to do so by the board, and the animal has been referred to the chiropractor by a veterinarian. EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment. Sec. 26. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 148.01, is amended by adding a subdivision to read: Subd. lb. Scope of practice; animal chiropractic. Criteria for registration to engage in the practice of animal chiropractic diagnosis and treatment must be set by the board, and must include, but are not limited to: active chiropractic license; education and training in the field of animal chiropractic from an American Veterinary Chiropractic Association, International Veterinary Chiropractic Association, or higher institution- approved course consisting of no less than 210 hours, meeting continuing education requirements; and other conditions and rules set by the board. The board shall consult with the State Board of Veterinary Medicine in. preparing proposed rules on animal chiropractic. EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment. Sec. 27. Minnesota Statutes 2006, section 148.01, is amended by adding a subdivision to read: Subd. 1c. Titles. Notwithstanding the limitations established in section 156.12, subdivision 4, a doctor of chiropractic properly registered to provide chiropractic care to animals in accordance with this chapter and rules of the board may use the title "animal chiropractor." EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment. Animal Chiropractic Statute S.F. No. 3683, 4th Engrossment B5th Legislative Session (2007 -2008) Posted on May 08, 2008 Page 1 of 3