N.J. Stat. § 2C:21-20.3

Current through L. 2023, c. 320.

Section 2C:21-20.3 - Unauthorized practice of chiropractic; third degree crime

A person is guilty of a crime of the third degree if he is required to be licensed to practice chiropractic pursuant to the "Chiropractic Board Act," P.L. 1989, c.153 (C.45:9-41.17 et al.), or R.S. 45:9-14.5, R.S. 45:9-14.6, or R.S. 45:9-14.10, or P.L. 1953, c.233 (C.45:9-41.4 et al.), and he knowingly does not possess a license to practice chiropractic, or knowingly has had such license suspended, revoked or otherwise limited by an order entered by the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, and he:

a. engages in the practice of chiropractic;

b. exceeds the scope of practice permitted by the board order;

c. holds himself out to the public or any person as being eligible to engage in that practice;

d. engages in any activity for which such license is a necessary prerequisite; or

e. practices chiropractic under a false or assumed name or falsely impersonates another person licensed by the board.

This section shall not apply to any person who is authorized to practice chiropractic without a license pursuant to the "Chiropractic Board Act," P.L. 1989, c.153 (C.45:9-41.17 et al.), or R.S. 45:9-14.5, R.S. 45:9-14.6, or R.S. 45:9-14.10, or P.L. 1953, c.233 (C.45:9-41.4 et al.), or any other applicable law.

N.J.S. § 2C:21-20.3

Added by L. 2013, c. 168, , s. 2, eff. 10/16/2013.