130th Ohio General Assembly
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As Introduced

123rd General Assembly
Regular Session
1999-2000
H. B. No. 506

REPRESENTATIVE SCHURING


A BILL
To amend sections 119.06, 119.12, 121.22, 125.22, 2305.11, 2317.02, 2929.24, 3701.74, 3719.12, 3719.121, 3729.40, 4734.01, 4734.02, 4734.03, 4734.04, 4734.05, 4734.06, 4734.07, 4734.08, 4734.09, 4734.091, 4734.10, 4734.101, 4734.11, 4734.12, 4734.13, 4734.14, 4734.15, 4734.16, 4734.17, 4734.18, 4734.19, 4734.20, 4734.21, 4734.22, 4734.99, 4755.65, and 5903.12; to amend, for the purpose of adopting new section numbers as indicated in parentheses, sections 4734.01 (4734.02), 4734.02 (4734.05), 4734.03 (4734.04), 4734.04 (4734.03), 4734.05 (4734.20), 4734.06 (4734.23), 4734.07 (4734.25), 4734.09 (4734.15), 4734.091 (4734.17), 4734.10 (4734.31), 4734.101 (4734.37), 4734.11 (4734.38), 4734.12 (4734.34), 4734.13 (4734.46), 4734.14 (4734.45), 4734.15 (4734.47), 4734.16 (4734.53), 4734.17 (4734.14), 4734.18 (4734.54), 4734.19 (4734.24), 4734.20 (4734.56), 4734.21 (4734.55), 4734.22 (4734.11), and 4734.23 (4734.161); and to enact new sections 4734.01, 4734.06, 4734.07, 4734.09, 4734.10, 4734.16, 4734.18, 4734.19, 4734.21, and 4734.22 and sections 4734.162, 4734.201, 4734.26, 4734.27, 4734.32, 4734.33, 4734.35, 4734.36, 4734.39, 4734.40, 4734.41, 4734.42, 4734.48, 4734.49, and 4734.50 of the Revised Code to revise the laws pertaining to the regulation of chiropractors.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO:


Section 1. That sections 119.06, 119.12, 121.22, 125.22, 2305.11, 2317.02, 2929.24, 3701.74, 3719.12, 3719.121, 3729.40, 4734.01, 4734.02, 4734.03, 4734.04, 4734.05, 4734.06, 4734.07, 4734.08, 4734.09, 4734.091, 4734.10, 4734.101, 4734.11, 4734.12, 4734.13, 4734.14, 4734.15, 4734.16, 4734.17, 4734.18, 4734.19, 4734.20, 4734.21, 4734.22, 4734.99, 4755.65, and 5903.12 be amended; sections 4734.01 (4734.02), 4734.02 (4734.05), 4734.03 (4734.04), 4734.04 (4734.03), 4734.05 (4734.20), 4734.06 (4734.23), 4734.07 (4734.25), 4734.09 (4734.15), 4734.091 (4734.17), 4734.10 (4734.31), 4734.101 (4734.37), 4734.11 (4734.38), 4734.12 (4734.34), 4734.13 (4734.46), 4734.14 (4734.45), 4734.15 (4734.47), 4734.16 (4734.53), 4734.17 (4734.14), 4734.18 (4734.54), 4734.19 (4734.24), 4734.20 (4734.56), 4734.21 (4734.55), 4734.22 (4734.11), and 4734.23 (4734.161) be amended for the purpose of adopting new section numbers as indicated in parentheses; and new sections 4734.01, 4734.06, 4734.07, 4734.09, 4734.10, 4734.16, 4734.18, 4734.19, 4734.21, and 4734.22 and sections 4734.162, 4734.201, 4734.26, 4734.27, 4734.32, 4734.33, 4734.35, 4734.36, 4734.39, 4734.40, 4734.41, 4734.42, 4734.48, 4734.49, and 4734.50 of the Revised Code be enacted to read as follows:

Sec. 119.06. No adjudication order of an agency shall be valid unless the agency is specifically authorized by law to make such order.

No adjudication order shall be valid unless an opportunity for a hearing is afforded in accordance with sections 119.01 to 119.13 of the Revised Code. Such opportunity for a hearing shall be given before making the adjudication order except in those situations where this section provides otherwise.

The following adjudication orders shall be effective without a hearing:

(A) Orders revoking a license in cases where an agency is required by statute to revoke a license pursuant to the judgment of a court;

(B) Orders suspending a license where a statute specifically permits the suspension of a license without a hearing;

(C) Orders or decisions of an authority within an agency if the rules of the agency or the statutes pertaining to such agency specifically give a right of appeal to a higher authority within such agency, to another agency, or to the board of tax appeals, and also give the appellant a right to a hearing on such appeal.

When a statute permits the suspension of a license without a prior hearing, any agency issuing an order pursuant to such statute shall afford the person to whom the order is issued a hearing upon request.

Whenever an agency claims that a person is required by statute to obtain a license, it shall afford a hearing upon the request of a person who claims that the law does not impose such a requirement.

Every agency shall afford a hearing upon the request of any person who has been refused admission to an examination where such examination is a prerequisite to the issuance of a license unless a hearing was held prior to such refusal.

Unless a hearing was held prior to the refusal to issue the license, every agency shall afford a hearing upon the request of a person whose application for a license has been rejected and to whom the agency has refused to issue a license, whether it is a renewal or a new license, except that the following are not required to afford a hearing to a person to whom a new license has been refused because the person failed a licensing examination: the state medical board, STATE chiropractic examining board, board of examiners of architects, board of landscape architect examiners, and any section of the Ohio occupational therapy, physical therapy, and athletic trainers board.

When periodic registration of licenses is required by law, the agency shall afford a hearing upon the request of any licensee whose registration has been denied, unless a hearing was held prior to such denial.

When periodic registration of licenses or renewal of licenses is required by law, a licensee who has filed his AN application for registration or renewal within the time and in the manner provided by statute or rule of the agency, shall not be required to discontinue a licensed business or profession merely because of the failure of the agency to act on his THE LICENSEE'S application. Action of an agency rejecting any such application shall not be effective prior to fifteen days after notice of the rejection is mailed to the licensee.

Sec. 119.12. Any party adversely affected by any order of an agency issued pursuant to an adjudication denying an applicant admission to an examination, or denying the issuance or renewal of a license or registration of a licensee, or revoking or suspending a license, or allowing the payment of a forfeiture under section 4301.252 of the Revised Code, may appeal from the order of the agency to the court of common pleas of the county in which the place of business of the licensee is located or the county in which the licensee is a resident, except that appeals from decisions of the liquor control commission, the state medical board, STATE chiropractic examining board, and board of nursing shall be to the court of common pleas of Franklin county. If any such party is not a resident of and has no place of business in this state, the party may appeal to the court of common pleas of Franklin county.

Any party adversely affected by any order of an agency issued pursuant to any other adjudication may appeal to the court of common pleas of Franklin county, except that appeals from orders of the fire marshal issued under Chapter 3737. of the Revised Code may be to the court of common pleas of the county in which the building of the aggrieved person is located.

This section does not apply to appeals from the department of taxation.

Any party desiring to appeal shall file a notice of appeal with the agency setting forth the order appealed from and the grounds of the party's appeal. A copy of such notice of appeal shall also be filed by the appellant with the court. Unless otherwise provided by law relating to a particular agency, such notices of appeal shall be filed within fifteen days after the mailing of the notice of the agency's order as provided in this section. For purposes of this paragraph, an order includes a determination appealed pursuant to division (C) of section 119.092 of the Revised Code.

The filing of a notice of appeal shall not automatically operate as a suspension of the order of an agency. If it appears to the court that an unusual hardship to the appellant will result from the execution of the agency's order pending determination of the appeal, the court may grant a suspension and fix its terms. If an appeal is taken from the judgment of the court and the court has previously granted a suspension of the agency's order as provided in this section, such suspension of the agency's order shall not be vacated and shall be given full force and effect until the matter is finally adjudicated. No renewal of a license or permit shall be denied by reason of such suspended order during the period of the appeal from the decision of the court of common pleas. In the case of an appeal from the state medical board or STATE chiropractic examining board, the court may grant a suspension and fix its terms if it appears to the court that an unusual hardship to the appellant will result from the execution of the agency's order pending determination of the appeal and the health, safety, and welfare of the public will not be threatened by suspension of the order. This provision shall not be construed to limit the factors the court may consider in determining whether to suspend an order of any other agency pending determination of an appeal.

The final order of adjudication may apply to any renewal of a license or permit which has been granted during the period of the appeal.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, any order issued by a court of common pleas or a court of appeals suspending the effect of an order of the liquor control commission issued pursuant to Chapter 4301. or 4303. of the Revised Code that suspends, revokes, or cancels a permit issued under Chapter 4303. of the Revised Code, or that allows the payment of a forfeiture under section 4301.252 of the Revised Code, shall terminate not more than six months after the date of the filing of the record of the liquor control commission with the clerk of the court of common pleas and shall not be extended. The court of common pleas, or the court of appeals on appeal, shall render a judgment in that matter within six months after the date of the filing of the record of the liquor control commission with the clerk of the court of common pleas. A court of appeals shall not issue an order suspending the effect of an order of the liquor control commission that extends beyond six months after the date on which the record of the liquor control commission is filed with a court of common pleas.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, any order issued by a court of common pleas suspending the effect of an order of the state medical board or STATE chiropractic examining board that limits, revokes, suspends, places on probation, or refuses to register or reinstate a certificate issued by the board or reprimands the holder of such a certificate shall terminate not more than fifteen months after the date of the filing of a notice of appeal in the court of common pleas, or upon the rendering of a final decision or order in the appeal by the court of common pleas, whichever occurs first.

Within thirty days after receipt of a notice of appeal from an order in any case in which a hearing is required by sections 119.01 to 119.13 of the Revised Code, the agency shall prepare and certify to the court a complete record of the proceedings in the case. Failure of the agency to comply within the time allowed, upon motion, shall cause the court to enter a finding in favor of the party adversely affected. Additional time, however, may be granted by the court, not to exceed thirty days, when it is shown that the agency has made substantial effort to comply. Such record shall be prepared and transcribed and the expense of it shall be taxed as a part of the costs on the appeal. The appellant shall provide security for costs satisfactory to the court of common pleas. Upon demand by any interested party, the agency shall furnish at the cost of the party requesting it a copy of the stenographic report of testimony offered and evidence submitted at any hearing and a copy of the complete record.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, any party desiring to appeal an order or decision of the state personnel board of review shall, at the time of filing a notice of appeal with the board, provide a security deposit in an amount and manner prescribed in rules that the board shall adopt in accordance with this chapter. In addition, the board is not required to prepare or transcribe the record of any of its proceedings unless the appellant has provided the deposit described above. The failure of the board to prepare or transcribe a record for an appellant who has not provided a security deposit shall not cause a court to enter a finding adverse to the board.

Unless otherwise provided by law, in the hearing of the appeal, the court is confined to the record as certified to it by the agency. Unless otherwise provided by law, the court may grant a request for the admission of additional evidence when satisfied that such additional evidence is newly discovered and could not with reasonable diligence have been ascertained prior to the hearing before the agency.

The court shall conduct a hearing on such appeal and shall give preference to all proceedings under sections 119.01 to 119.13 of the Revised Code, over all other civil cases, irrespective of the position of the proceedings on the calendar of the court. An appeal from an order of the state medical board issued pursuant to division (G) of either section 4730.25 or 4731.22 of the Revised Code, or the STATE chiropractic examining board issued pursuant to section 4734.101 4734.37 of the Revised Code, or the liquor control commission issued pursuant to Chapter 4301. or 4303. of the Revised Code shall be set down for hearing at the earliest possible time and takes precedence over all other actions. The hearing in the court of common pleas shall proceed as in the trial of a civil action, and the court shall determine the rights of the parties in accordance with the laws applicable to such action. At such hearing, counsel may be heard on oral argument, briefs may be submitted, and evidence introduced if the court has granted a request for the presentation of additional evidence.

The court may affirm the order of the agency complained of in the appeal if it finds, upon consideration of the entire record and such additional evidence as the court has admitted, that the order is supported by reliable, probative, and substantial evidence and is in accordance with law. In the absence of such a finding, it may reverse, vacate, or modify the order or make such other ruling as is supported by reliable, probative, and substantial evidence and is in accordance with law. The court shall award compensation for fees in accordance with section 2335.39 of the Revised Code to a prevailing party, other than an agency, in an appeal filed pursuant to this section.

The judgment of the court shall be final and conclusive unless reversed, vacated, or modified on appeal. Such appeals may be taken either by the party or the agency, shall proceed as in the case of appeals in civil actions, and shall be pursuant to the Rules of Appellate Procedure and, to the extent not in conflict with those rules, Chapter 2505. of the Revised Code. Such appeal by the agency shall be taken on questions of law relating to the constitutionality, construction, or interpretation of statutes and rules of the agency, and in such appeal the court may also review and determine the correctness of the judgment of the court of common pleas that the order of the agency is not supported by any reliable, probative, and substantial evidence in the entire record.

The court shall certify its judgment to such agency or take such other action necessary to give its judgment effect.

Sec. 121.22. (A) This section shall be liberally construed to require public officials to take official action and to conduct all deliberations upon official business only in open meetings unless the subject matter is specifically excepted by law.

(B) As used in this section:

(1) "Public body" means any of the following:

(a) Any board, commission, committee, council, or similar decision-making body of a state agency, institution, or authority, and any legislative authority or board, commission, committee, council, agency, authority, or similar decision-making body of any county, township, municipal corporation, school district, or other political subdivision or local public institution;

(b) Any committee or subcommittee of a body described in division (B)(1)(a) of this section;

(c) A court of jurisdiction of a sanitary district organized wholly for the purpose of providing a water supply for domestic, municipal, and public use when meeting for the purpose of the appointment, removal, or reappointment of a member of the board of directors of such a district pursuant to section 6115.10 of the Revised Code, if applicable, or for any other matter related to such a district other than litigation involving the district. As used in division (B)(1)(c) of this section, "court of jurisdiction" has the same meaning as "court" in section 6115.01 of the Revised Code.

(2) "Meeting" means any prearranged discussion of the public business of the public body by a majority of its members.

(3) "Regulated individual" means either of the following:

(a) A student in a state or local public educational institution;

(b) A person who is, voluntarily or involuntarily, an inmate, patient, or resident of a state or local institution because of criminal behavior, mental illness or retardation, disease, disability, age, or other condition requiring custodial care.

(C) All meetings of any public body are declared to be public meetings open to the public at all times. A member of a public body shall be present in person at a meeting open to the public to be considered present or to vote at the meeting and for purposes of determining whether a quorum is present at the meeting.

The minutes of a regular or special meeting of any public body shall be promptly prepared, filed, and maintained and shall be open to public inspection. The minutes need only reflect the general subject matter of discussions in executive sessions authorized under division (G) or (J) of this section.

(D) This section does not apply to a grand jury, to an audit conference conducted by the auditor of state or independent certified public accountants with officials of the public office that is the subject of the audit, to the adult parole authority when its hearings are conducted at a correctional institution for the sole purpose of interviewing inmates to determine parole or pardon, to the organized crime investigations commission established under section 177.01 of the Revised Code, to the state medical board when determining whether to suspend a certificate without a prior hearing pursuant to division (G) of either section 4730.25 or 4731.22 of the Revised Code, to the board of nursing when determining whether to suspend a license without a prior hearing pursuant to division (B) of section 4723.181 of the Revised Code, TO THE STATE CHIROPRACTIC BOARD WHEN DETERMINING WHETHER TO SUSPEND A LICENSE WITHOUT A PRIOR HEARING PURSUANT TO SECTION 4734.37 OF THE REVISED CODE, or to the executive committee of the emergency response commission when determining whether to issue an enforcement order or request that a civil action, civil penalty action, or criminal action be brought to enforce Chapter 3750. of the Revised Code.

(E) The controlling board, the development financing advisory council, the industrial technology and enterprise advisory council, the tax credit authority, or the minority development financing advisory board, when meeting to consider granting assistance pursuant to Chapter 122. or 166. of the Revised Code, in order to protect the interest of the applicant or the possible investment of public funds, by unanimous vote of all board, council, or authority members present, may close the meeting during consideration of the following information confidentially received by the authority, council, or board from the applicant:

(1) Marketing plans;

(2) Specific business strategy;

(3) Production techniques and trade secrets;

(4) Financial projections;

(5) Personal financial statements of the applicant or members of the applicant's immediate family, including, but not limited to, tax records or other similar information not open to public inspection.

The vote by the authority, council, or board to accept or reject the application, as well as all proceedings of the authority, council, or board not subject to this division, shall be open to the public and governed by this section.

(F) Every public body, by rule, shall establish a reasonable method whereby any person may determine the time and place of all regularly scheduled meetings and the time, place, and purpose of all special meetings. A public body shall not hold a special meeting unless it gives at least twenty-four hours' advance notice to the news media that have requested notification, except in the event of an emergency requiring immediate official action. In the event of an emergency, the member or members calling the meeting shall notify the news media that have requested notification immediately of the time, place, and purpose of the meeting.

The rule shall provide that any person, upon request and payment of a reasonable fee, may obtain reasonable advance notification of all meetings at which any specific type of public business is to be discussed. Provisions for advance notification may include, but are not limited to, mailing the agenda of meetings to all subscribers on a mailing list or mailing notices in self-addressed, stamped envelopes provided by the person.

(G) Except as provided in division (J) of this section, the members of a public body may hold an executive session only after a majority of a quorum of the public body determines, by a roll call vote, to hold an executive session and only at a regular or special meeting for the sole purpose of the consideration of any of the following matters:

(1) To consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee or official, or the investigation of charges or complaints against a public employee, official, licensee, or regulated individual, unless the public employee, official, licensee, or regulated individual requests a public hearing. Except as otherwise provided by law, no public body shall hold an executive session for the discipline of an elected official for conduct related to the performance of the elected official's official duties or for the elected official's removal from office. If a public body holds an executive session pursuant to division (G)(1) of this section, the motion and vote to hold that executive session shall state which one or more of the approved purposes listed in division (G)(1) of this section are the purposes for which the executive session is to be held, but need not include the name of any person to be considered at the meeting.

(2) To consider the purchase of property for public purposes, or for the sale of property at competitive bidding, if premature disclosure of information would give an unfair competitive or bargaining advantage to a person whose personal, private interest is adverse to the general public interest. No member of a public body shall use division (G)(2) of this section as a subterfuge for providing covert information to prospective buyers or sellers. A purchase or sale of public property is void if the seller or buyer of the public property has received covert information from a member of a public body that has not been disclosed to the general public in sufficient time for other prospective buyers and sellers to prepare and submit offers.

If the minutes of the public body show that all meetings and deliberations of the public body have been conducted in compliance with this section, any instrument executed by the public body purporting to convey, lease, or otherwise dispose of any right, title, or interest in any public property shall be conclusively presumed to have been executed in compliance with this section insofar as title or other interest of any bona fide purchasers, lessees, or transferees of the property is concerned.

(3) Conferences with an attorney for the public body concerning disputes involving the public body that are the subject of pending or imminent court action;

(4) Preparing for, conducting, or reviewing negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment;

(5) Matters required to be kept confidential by federal law or regulations or state statutes;

(6) Specialized details of security arrangements if disclosure of the matters discussed might reveal information that could be used for the purpose of committing, or avoiding prosecution for, a violation of the law;

(7) In the case of a county hospital operated pursuant to Chapter 339. of the Revised Code, to consider trade secrets, as defined in section 1333.61 of the Revised Code.

If a public body holds an executive session to consider any of the matters listed in divisions (G)(2) to (7) of this section, the motion and vote to hold that executive session shall state which one or more of the approved matters listed in those divisions are to be considered at the executive session.

A public body specified in division (B)(1)(c) of this section shall not hold an executive session when meeting for the purposes specified in that division.

(H) A resolution, rule, or formal action of any kind is invalid unless adopted in an open meeting of the public body. A resolution, rule, or formal action adopted in an open meeting that results from deliberations in a meeting not open to the public is invalid unless the deliberations were for a purpose specifically authorized in division (G) or (J) of this section and conducted at an executive session held in compliance with this section. A resolution, rule, or formal action adopted in an open meeting is invalid if the public body that adopted the resolution, rule, or formal action violated division (F) of this section.

(I)(1) Any person may bring an action to enforce this section. An action under division (I)(1) of this section shall be brought within two years after the date of the alleged violation or threatened violation. Upon proof of a violation or threatened violation of this section in an action brought by any person, the court of common pleas shall issue an injunction to compel the members of the public body to comply with its provisions.

(2)(a) If the court of common pleas issues an injunction pursuant to division (I)(1) of this section, the court shall order the public body that it enjoins to pay a civil forfeiture of five hundred dollars to the party that sought the injunction and shall award to that party all court costs and, subject to reduction as described in division (I)(2) of this section, reasonable attorney's fees. The court, in its discretion, may reduce an award of attorney's fees to the party that sought the injunction or not award attorney's fees to that party if the court determines both of the following:

(i) That, based on the ordinary application of statutory law and case law as it existed at the time of violation or threatened violation that was the basis of the injunction, a well-informed public body reasonably would believe that the public body was not violating or threatening to violate this section;

(ii) That a well-informed public body reasonably would believe that the conduct or threatened conduct that was the basis of the injunction would serve the public policy that underlies the authority that is asserted as permitting that conduct or threatened conduct.

(b) If the court of common pleas does not issue an injunction pursuant to division (I)(1) of this section and the court determines at that time that the bringing of the action was frivolous conduct, as defined in division (A) of section 2323.51 of the Revised Code, the court shall award to the public body all court costs and reasonable attorney's fees, as determined by the court.

(3) Irreparable harm and prejudice to the party that sought the injunction shall be conclusively and irrebuttably presumed upon proof of a violation or threatened violation of this section.

(4) A member of a public body who knowingly violates an injunction issued pursuant to division (I)(1) of this section may be removed from office by an action brought in the court of common pleas for that purpose by the prosecuting attorney or the attorney general.

(J)(1) Pursuant to division (C) of section 5901.09 of the Revised Code, a veterans service commission shall hold an executive session for one or more of the following purposes unless an applicant requests a public hearing:

(a) Interviewing an applicant for financial assistance under sections 5901.01 to 5901.15 of the Revised Code;

(b) Discussing applications, statements, and other documents described in division (B) of section 5901.09 of the Revised Code;

(c) Reviewing matters relating to an applicant's request for financial assistance under sections 5901.01 to 5901.15 of the Revised Code.

(2) A veterans service commission shall not exclude an applicant for, recipient of, or former recipient of financial assistance under sections 5901.01 to 5901.15 of the Revised Code, and shall not exclude representatives selected by the applicant, recipient, or former recipient, from a meeting that the commission conducts as an executive session that pertains to the applicant's, recipient's, or former recipient's application for financial assistance.

(3) A veterans service commission shall vote on the grant or denial of financial assistance under sections 5901.01 to 5901.15 of the Revised Code only in an open meeting of the commission. The minutes of the meeting shall indicate the name, address, and occupation of the applicant, whether the assistance was granted or denied, the amount of the assistance if assistance is granted, and the votes for and against the granting of assistance.

Sec. 125.22. (A) The department of administrative services shall establish the central service agency to perform routine support for the following boards and commissions:

(1) State board of examiners of architects;

(2) Barber board;

(3) Chiropractic examining STATE CHIROPRACTIC board;

(4) State board of cosmetology;

(5) Accountancy board;

(6) State dental board;

(7) State board of optometry;

(8) Ohio occupational therapy, physical therapy, and athletic trainers board;

(9) State board of registration for professional engineers and surveyors;

(10) State board of sanitarian registration;

(11) Board of embalmers and funeral directors;

(12) State board of psychology;

(13) Ohio optical dispensers board;

(14) Board of speech pathology and audiology;

(15) Counselor and social worker board;

(16) State veterinary medical licensing board;

(17) Ohio board of dietetics;

(18) Commission on Hispanic-Latino affairs;

(19) Ohio respiratory care board.

(B)(1) Notwithstanding any other section of the Revised Code, the agency shall perform the following routine support services for the boards and commissions named in division (A) of this section unless the controlling board exempts a board or commission from this requirement on the recommendation of the director of administrative services:

(a) Preparing and processing payroll and other personnel documents;

(b) Preparing and processing vouchers, purchase orders, encumbrances, and other accounting documents;

(c) Maintaining ledgers of accounts and balances;

(d) Preparing and monitoring budgets and allotment plans in consultation with the boards and commissions;

(e) Maintaining information required by section 3729.40 of the Revised Code;

(f) Other routine support services that the director of administrative services considers appropriate to achieve efficiency.

(2) The agency may perform other services which a board or commission named in division (A) of this section delegates to the agency and the agency accepts.

(3) The agency may perform any service for any professional or occupational licensing board not named in division (A) of this section or any commission if the board or commission requests such service and the agency accepts.

(C) The director of administrative services shall be the appointing authority for the agency.

(D) The agency shall determine the fees to be charged to the boards and commissions, which shall be in proportion to the services performed for each board or commission.

(E) Each board or commission named in division (A) of this section and any other board or commission requesting services from the agency shall pay these fees to the agency from the general revenue fund maintenance account of the board or commission or from such other fund as the operating expenses of the board or commission are paid. Any amounts set aside for a fiscal year by a board or commission to allow for the payment of fees shall be used only for the services performed by the agency in that fiscal year. All receipts collected by the agency shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the central service agency fund, which is hereby created. All expenses incurred by the agency in performing services for the boards or commissions shall be paid from the fund.

(F) Nothing in this section shall be construed as a grant of authority for the central service agency to initiate or deny personnel or fiscal actions for the boards and commissions.

Sec. 2305.11. (A)(1) Subject to division (A)(2) of this section, an action for libel, slander, malicious prosecution, or false imprisonment, an action for malpractice other than an action upon a medical, dental, optometric, or chiropractic claim, or an action upon a statute for a penalty or forfeiture shall be commenced within one year after the cause of action accrues, provided that an action by an employee for the payment of unpaid minimum wages, unpaid overtime compensation, or liquidated damages by reason of the nonpayment of minimum wages or overtime compensation shall be commenced within two years after the cause of action accrues.

(2)(a) Except as provided in divisions (A)(2)(b) and (c) of this section, no cause of action for malpractice as described in division (A)(1) of this section shall accrue later than six years from the date of the occurrence of the act or omission constituting the alleged basis of the claim of malpractice.

(b) Division (A)(2)(a) of this section is not available as an affirmative defense to a defendant in an action for malpractice as described in division (A)(1) of this section if the defendant engages in fraud in regard to any relevant fact or other information that pertains to the act or omission constituting the alleged basis of the claim of malpractice.

(c) If a cause of action relative to an action for malpractice as described in division (A)(1) of this section accrues during the six-year period described in division (A)(2)(a) of this section and the claimant cannot commence the action during that period due to a disability described in section 2305.16 of the Revised Code, an action for malpractice may be commenced within two years after the disability is removed.

(B)(1) Subject to divisions (B)(2) and (3) of this section, an action upon a medical, dental, optometric, or chiropractic claim shall be commenced within one year after the cause of action accrues, except that, if prior to the expiration of that one-year period, a claimant who allegedly possesses a medical, dental, optometric, or chiropractic claim gives to the person who is the subject of that claim written notice that the claimant is considering bringing an action upon that claim, that action may be commenced against the person notified at any time within one hundred eighty days after the notice is so given.

(2) The provisions of division (B)(1) of this section shall be tolled as to persons within the age of minority or of unsound mind, as provided by section 2305.16 of the Revised Code.

(3)(a) Except as provided in divisions (B)(3)(b), (c), or (d) of this section, no cause of action upon a medical, dental, optometric, or chiropractic claim shall accrue later than six years after the occurrence of the act or omission constituting the alleged basis of the medical, dental, optometric, or chiropractic claim.

(b) Division (B)(3)(a) of this section is not available as an affirmative defense to a defendant in an action upon a medical, dental, optometric, or chiropractic claim as described in division (B)(1) of this section if the defendant engages in fraud in regard to any relevant fact or other information that pertains to the act or omission constituting the alleged basis of the medical, dental, optometric, or chiropractic claim.

(c) Notwithstanding an otherwise applicable period of limitation specified in this chapter, if a plaintiff discovers an injury that is the basis of a medical, dental, optometric, or chiropractic claim within the six-year period described in division (B)(3)(a) of this section, but less than one year prior to the expiration of that period, an action based on the medical, dental, optometric, or chiropractic claim may be commenced within one year after the date of discovery of that injury.

(d) Notwithstanding an otherwise applicable period of limitation specified in this chapter, if a medical, dental, optometric, or chiropractic claim accrues during the six-year period described in division (B)(3)(a) of this section and the plaintiff cannot commence an action during the period due to a disability described in section 2305.16 of the Revised Code, an action based on the medical, dental, optometric, or chiropractic claim may be commenced within one year after the removal of that disability.

(C) A civil action for unlawful abortion pursuant to section 2919.12 of the Revised Code, a civil action authorized by division (H) of section 2317.56 of the Revised Code, a civil action pursuant to division (B)(1) or (2) of section 2307.51 of the Revised Code for performing a dilation and extraction procedure or attempting to perform a dilation and extraction procedure in violation of section 2919.15 of the Revised Code, and a civil action pursuant to division (B)(1) or (2) of section 2307.52 of the Revised Code for terminating or attempting to terminate a human pregnancy after viability in violation of division (A) or (B) of section 2919.17 of the Revised Code shall be commenced within one year after the performance or inducement of the abortion, within one year after the attempt to perform or induce the abortion in violation of division (A) or (B) of section 2919.17 of the Revised Code, within one year after the performance of the dilation and extraction procedure, or, in the case of a civil action pursuant to division (B)(2) of section 2307.51 of the Revised Code, within one year after the attempt to perform the dilation and extraction procedure.

(D) As used in this section:

(1) "Hospital" includes any person, corporation, association, board, or authority that is responsible for the operation of any hospital licensed or registered in the state, including, but not limited to, those which are owned or operated by the state, political subdivisions, any person, any corporation, or any combination thereof. "Hospital" also includes any person, corporation, association, board, entity, or authority that is responsible for the operation of any clinic that employs a full-time staff of physicians practicing in more than one recognized medical specialty and rendering advice, diagnosis, care, and treatment to individuals. "Hospital" does not include any hospital operated by the government of the United States or any of its branches.

(2) "Physician" means a person who is licensed to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery by the state medical board or a person who otherwise is authorized to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery in this state.

(3) "Medical claim" means any claim that is asserted in any civil action against a physician, podiatrist, or hospital, against any employee or agent of a physician, podiatrist, or hospital, or against a registered nurse, midwife, or physical therapist, and that arises out of the medical diagnosis, care, or treatment of any person. "Medical claim" includes derivative claims for relief that arise from the medical diagnosis, care, or treatment of a person and a claim that is asserted in a civil action against a hospital and that is based on negligent credentialing.

(4) "Podiatrist" means any person who is licensed to practice podiatric medicine and surgery by the state medical board.

(5) "Dentist" means any person who is licensed to practice dentistry by the state dental board.

(6) "Dental claim" means any claim that is asserted in any civil action against a dentist, or against any employee or agent of a dentist, and that arises out of a dental operation or the dental diagnosis, care, or treatment of any person. "Dental claim" includes derivative claims for relief that arise from a dental operation or the dental diagnosis, care, or treatment of a person.

(7) "Derivative claims for relief" include, but are not limited to, claims of a parent, guardian, custodian, or spouse of an individual who was the subject of any medical diagnosis, care, or treatment, dental diagnosis, care, or treatment, dental operation, optometric diagnosis, care, or treatment, or chiropractic diagnosis, care, or treatment, that arise from that diagnosis, care, treatment, or operation, and that seek the recovery of damages for any of the following:

(a) Loss of society, consortium, companionship, care, assistance, attention, protection, advice, guidance, counsel, instruction, training, or education, or any other intangible loss that was sustained by the parent, guardian, custodian, or spouse;

(b) Expenditures of the parent, guardian, custodian, or spouse for medical, dental, optometric, or chiropractic care or treatment, for rehabilitation services, or for other care, treatment, services, products, or accommodations provided to the individual who was the subject of the medical diagnosis, care, or treatment, the dental diagnosis, care, or treatment, the dental operation, the optometric diagnosis, care, or treatment, or the chiropractic diagnosis, care, or treatment.

(8) "Registered nurse" means any person who is licensed to practice nursing as a registered nurse by the state board of nursing.

(9) "Chiropractic claim" means any claim that is asserted in any civil action against a chiropractor, or against any employee or agent of a chiropractor, and that arises out of the chiropractic diagnosis, care, or treatment of any person. "Chiropractic claim" includes derivative claims for relief that arise from the chiropractic diagnosis, care, or treatment of a person.

(10) "Chiropractor" means any person who is licensed to practice chiropractic by the STATE chiropractic examining board.

(11) "Optometric claim" means any claim that is asserted in any civil action against an optometrist, or against any employee or agent of an optometrist, and that arises out of the optometric diagnosis, care, or treatment of any person. "Optometric claim" includes derivative claims for relief that arise from the optometric diagnosis, care, or treatment of a person.

(12) "Optometrist" means any person licensed to practice optometry by the state board of optometry.

(13) "Physical therapist" means any person who is licensed to practice physical therapy under Chapter 4755. of the Revised Code.

Sec. 2317.02. The following persons shall not testify in certain respects:

(A) An attorney, concerning a communication made to the attorney by a client in that relation or the attorney's advice to a client, except that the attorney may testify by express consent of the client or, if the client is deceased, by the express consent of the surviving spouse or the executor or administrator of the estate of the deceased client and except that, if the client voluntarily testifies or is deemed by section 2151.421 of the Revised Code to have waived any testimonial privilege under this division, the attorney may be compelled to testify on the same subject;

(B)(1) A physician or a, dentist, OR CHIROPRACTOR concerning a communication made to the physician or, dentist, OR CHIROPRACTOR by a patient in that relation or the physician's or dentist's PRACTITIONER'S advice to a patient, except as otherwise provided in this division, division (B)(2), and division (B)(3) of this section, and except that, if the patient is deemed by section 2151.421 of the Revised Code to have waived any testimonial privilege under this division, the physician PRACTITIONER may be compelled to testify on the same subject.

The testimonial privilege established under this division does not apply, and a physician or, dentist, OR CHIROPRACTOR may testify or may be compelled to testify, in any of the following circumstances:

(a) In any civil action, in accordance with the discovery provisions of the Rules of Civil Procedure in connection with a civil action, or in connection with a claim under Chapter 4123. of the Revised Code, under any of the following circumstances:

(i) If the patient or the guardian or other legal representative of the patient gives express consent;

(ii) If the patient is deceased, the spouse of the patient or the executor or administrator of the patient's estate gives express consent;

(iii) If a medical claim, dental claim, chiropractic claim, or optometric claim, as defined in section 2305.11 of the Revised Code, an action for wrongful death, any other type of civil action, or a claim under Chapter 4123. of the Revised Code is filed by the patient, the personal representative of the estate of the patient if deceased, or the patient's guardian or other legal representative.

(b) In any criminal action concerning any test or the results of any test that determines the presence or concentration of alcohol, a drug of abuse, or alcohol and a drug of abuse in the patient's blood, breath, urine, or other bodily substance at any time relevant to the criminal offense in question.

(c) In any criminal action against a physician or, dentist, OR CHIROPRACTOR. In such an action, the testimonial privilege established under this division does not prohibit the admission into evidence, in accordance with the Rules of Evidence, of a patient's medical or, dental, OR CHIROPRACTIC records or other communications between a patient and the physician or dentist PRACTITIONER that are related to the action and obtained by subpoena, search warrant, or other lawful means. A court that permits or compels a physician or dentist PRACTITIONER to testify in such an action or permits the introduction into evidence of patient records or other communications in such an action shall require that appropriate measures be taken to ensure that the confidentiality of any patient named or otherwise identified in the records is maintained. Measures to ensure confidentiality that may be taken by the court include sealing its records or deleting specific information from its records.

(2)(a) If any law enforcement officer submits a written statement to a health care provider that states that an official criminal investigation has begun regarding a specified person or that a criminal action or proceeding has been commenced against a specified person, that requests the provider to supply to the officer copies of any records the provider possesses that pertain to any test or the results of any test administered to the specified person to determine the presence or concentration of alcohol, a drug of abuse, or alcohol and a drug of abuse in the person's blood, breath, or urine at any time relevant to the criminal offense in question, and that conforms to section 2317.022 of the Revised Code, the provider, except to the extent specifically prohibited by any law of this state or of the United States, shall supply to the officer a copy of any of the requested records the provider possesses. If the health care provider does not possess any of the requested records, the provider shall give the officer a written statement that indicates that the provider does not possess any of the requested records.

(b) If a health care provider possesses any records of the type described in division (B)(2)(a) of this section regarding the person in question at any time relevant to the criminal offense in question, in lieu of personally testifying as to the results of the test in question, the custodian of the records may submit a certified copy of the records, and, upon its submission, the certified copy is qualified as authentic evidence and may be admitted as evidence in accordance with the Rules of Evidence. Division (A) of section 2317.422 of the Revised Code does not apply to any certified copy of records submitted in accordance with this division. Nothing in this division shall be construed to limit the right of any party to call as a witness the person who administered the test to which the records pertain, the person under whose supervision the test was administered, the custodian of the records, the person who made the records, or the person under whose supervision the records were made.

(3)(a) If the testimonial privilege described in division (B)(1) of this section does not apply as provided in division (B)(1)(a)(iii) of this section, a physician or, dentist, OR CHIROPRACTOR may be compelled to testify or to submit to discovery under the Rules of Civil Procedure only as to a communication made to the physician or dentist PRACTITIONER by the patient in question in that relation, or the physician's or dentist's PRACTITIONER'S advice to the patient in question, that related causally or historically to physical or mental injuries that are relevant to issues in the medical claim, dental claim, chiropractic claim, or optometric claim, action for wrongful death, other civil action, or claim under Chapter 4123. of the Revised Code.

(b) If the testimonial privilege described in division (B)(1) of this section does not apply to a physician or, dentist, OR CHIROPRACTOR as provided in division (B)(1)(b) of this section, the physician or dentist PRACTITIONER, in lieu of personally testifying as to the results of the test in question, may submit a certified copy of those results, and, upon its submission, the certified copy is qualified as authentic evidence and may be admitted as evidence in accordance with the Rules of Evidence. Division (A) of section 2317.422 of the Revised Code does not apply to any certified copy of results submitted in accordance with this division. Nothing in this division shall be construed to limit the right of any party to call as a witness the person who administered the test in question, the person under whose supervision the test was administered, the custodian of the results of the test, the person who compiled the results, or the person under whose supervision the results were compiled.

(4)(a) As used in divisions (B)(1) to (3) of this section, "communication" means acquiring, recording, or transmitting any information, in any manner, concerning any facts, opinions, or statements necessary to enable a physician or, dentist, OR CHIROPRACTOR to diagnose, treat, prescribe, or act for a patient. A "communication" may include, but is not limited to, any medical or, dental, OR CHIROPRACTIC COMMUNICATION, office COMMUNICATION, or hospital communication such as a record, chart, letter, memorandum, laboratory test and results, x-ray, photograph, financial statement, diagnosis, or prognosis.

(b) As used in division (B)(2) of this section, "health care provider" has the same meaning as in section 3729.01 of the Revised Code.

(5) Divisions (B)(1), (2), (3), and (4) of this section apply to doctors of medicine, doctors of osteopathic medicine, doctors of podiatry, and dentists DOCTORS OF DENTISTRY, AND DOCTORS OF CHIROPRACTIC.

(6) Nothing in divisions (B)(1) to (5) of this section affects, or shall be construed as affecting, the immunity from civil liability conferred by section 2305.33 of the Revised Code upon physicians who report an employee's use of a drug of abuse, or a condition of an employee other than one involving the use of a drug of abuse, to the employer of the employee in accordance with division (B) of that section. As used in division (B)(6) of this section, "employee," "employer," and "physician" have the same meanings as in section 2305.33 of the Revised Code.

(C) A member of the clergy, rabbi, priest, or regularly ordained, accredited, or licensed minister of an established and legally cognizable church, denomination, or sect, when the member of the clergy, rabbi, priest, or minister remains accountable to the authority of that church, denomination, or sect, concerning a confession made, or any information confidentially communicated, to the member of the clergy, rabbi, priest, or minister for a religious counseling purpose in the member of the clergy's, rabbi's, priest's, or minister's professional character; however, the member of the clergy, rabbi, priest, or minister may testify by express consent of the person making the communication, except when the disclosure of the information is in violation of a sacred trust.

(D) Husband or wife, concerning any communication made by one to the other, or an act done by either in the presence of the other, during coverture, unless the communication was made, or act done, in the known presence or hearing of a third person competent to be a witness; and such rule is the same if the marital relation has ceased to exist.

(E) A person who assigns a claim or interest, concerning any matter in respect to which the person would not, if a party, be permitted to testify;

(F) A person who, if a party, would be restricted under section 2317.03 of the Revised Code, when the property or thing is sold or transferred by an executor, administrator, guardian, trustee, heir, devisee, or legatee, shall be restricted in the same manner in any action or proceeding concerning the property or thing.

(G)(1) A school guidance counselor who holds a valid educator license from the state board of education as provided for in section 3319.22 of the Revised Code, a person licensed under Chapter 4757. of the Revised Code as a professional clinical counselor, professional counselor, social worker, or independent social worker, or registered under Chapter 4757. of the Revised Code as a social work assistant concerning a confidential communication received from a client in that relation or the person's advice to a client unless any of the following applies:

(a) The communication or advice indicates clear and present danger to the client or other persons. For the purposes of this division, cases in which there are indications of present or past child abuse or neglect of the client constitute a clear and present danger.

(b) The client gives express consent to the testimony.

(c) If the client is deceased, the surviving spouse or the executor or administrator of the estate of the deceased client gives express consent.

(d) The client voluntarily testifies, in which case the school guidance counselor or person licensed or registered under Chapter 4757. of the Revised Code may be compelled to testify on the same subject.

(e) The court in camera determines that the information communicated by the client is not germane to the counselor-client or social worker-client relationship.

(f) A court, in an action brought against a school, its administration, or any of its personnel by the client, rules after an in-camera inspection that the testimony of the school guidance counselor is relevant to that action.

(2) Nothing in division (G)(1) of this section shall relieve a school guidance counselor or a person licensed or registered under Chapter 4757. of the Revised Code from the requirement to report information concerning child abuse or neglect under section 2151.421 of the Revised Code.

(H) A mediator acting under a mediation order issued under division (A) of section 3109.052 of the Revised Code or otherwise issued in any proceeding for divorce, dissolution, legal separation, annulment, or the allocation of parental rights and responsibilities for the care of children, in any action or proceeding, other than a criminal, delinquency, child abuse, child neglect, or dependent child action or proceeding, that is brought by or against either parent who takes part in mediation in accordance with the order and that pertains to the mediation process, to any information discussed or presented in the mediation process, to the allocation of parental rights and responsibilities for the care of the parents' children, or to the awarding of visitation rights in relation to their children.

(I) A communications assistant, acting within the scope of the communication assistant's authority, when providing telecommunications relay service pursuant to section 4931.35 of the Revised Code or Title II of the "Communications Act of 1934," 104 Stat. 366 (1990), 47 U.S.C. 225, concerning a communication made through a telecommunications relay service.

Nothing in this section shall limit any immunity or privilege granted under federal law or regulation. Nothing in this section shall limit the obligation of a communications assistant to divulge information or testify when mandated by federal law or regulation or pursuant to subpoena in a criminal proceeding.

Sec. 2929.24. (A) The prosecutor in any case against any person licensed, certified, registered, or otherwise authorized to practice under Chapter 3719., 4715., 4723., 4729., 4730., 4731., 4734., or 4741. of the Revised Code shall notify the appropriate licensing board, on forms provided by the board, of any of the following regarding the person:

(1) A plea of guilty to, or a conviction of, a felony, or a court order dismissing a felony charge on technical or procedural grounds;

(2) A plea of guilty to, or a conviction of, a misdemeanor committed in the course of practice or in the course of business, or a court order dismissing such a misdemeanor charge on technical or procedural grounds;

(3) A plea of guilty to, or a conviction of, a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, or a court order dismissing such a charge on technical or procedural grounds.

(B) The report required by division (A) of this section shall include the name and address of the person, the nature of the offense, and certified copies of court entries in the action.

Sec. 3701.74. (A) As used in this section:

(1) "Hospital" means any institution registered as a hospital with the department of health pursuant to section 3701.07 of the Revised Code.

(2) "Medical record" means any document or combination of documents that pertains to a patient's medical history, diagnosis, prognosis, or medical condition and that is generated and maintained in the process of the patient's health care treatment at a hospital.

(3) "Finalized medical record" means a medical record that is complete according to a hospital's bylaws OR A PRACTITIONER'S OFFICE POLICY.

(4) "Patient" means any individual who received health care treatment at a hospital OR FROM A PRACTITIONER.

(5) "PRACTITIONER" MEANS AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED UNDER CHAPTER 4731. of the Revised Code TO PRACTICE MEDICINE AND SURGERY, OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE AND SURGERY, OR PODIATRY OR AN INDIVIDUAL LICENSED UNDER CHAPTER 4734. OF THE REVISED CODE TO PRACTICE CHIROPRACTIC.

(B) A hospital OR PRACTITIONER shall prepare a finalized medical record for each patient who receives health care treatment at the hospital OR FROM THE PRACTITIONER, within a reasonable time after treatment.

(C) A patient who wishes to examine or obtain a copy of part or all of a finalized medical record covering a prior inpatient stay or outpatient PERIOD OF treatment shall submit to the hospital OR PRACTITIONER a signed, written request dated not more than sixty days before the date on which it is submitted. The patient who wishes to obtain a copy of the record shall indicate in the request whether the copy is to be sent to the patient's residence or held for the patient at the hospital OR BY THE PRACTITIONER. Within a reasonable time after receiving a request that meets the requirements of this division and includes sufficient information to identify the record requested, the hospital OR PRACTITIONER shall permit the patient to examine the record during regular business hours or shall provide a copy of the record in accordance with the request, except that if a physician PRACTITIONER who has treated the patient determines for clearly stated treatment reasons that disclosure of the requested record is likely to have an adverse effect on the patient, the hospital OR PRACTITIONER shall provide the record to a physician PRACTITIONER designated by the patient. The hospital OR PRACTITIONER shall take reasonable steps to establish the identity of the patient examining, or requesting a copy of, the patient's record.

(D) If a hospital OR PRACTITIONER fails to furnish a finalized medical record as required by division (C) of this section, the patient who requested the record may bring a civil action to enforce the patient's right of access to the record.

(E) This section does not apply to medical records whose release is covered by Chapter 1347. or 5122. of the Revised Code or by 42 C.F.R. part 2, "Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records." Nothing in this section is intended to supersede the confidentiality provisions of sections 2305.24 to 2305.251 of the Revised Code.

Sec. 3719.12. Unless a report has been made pursuant to section 2929.24 of the Revised Code, on the conviction of a manufacturer, wholesaler, terminal distributor of dangerous drugs, pharmacist, pharmacy intern, dentist, doctor of medicine or osteopathic medicine CHIROPRACTOR, PHYSICIAN, podiatrist, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, physician assistant, optometrist, or veterinarian of the violation of this chapter or Chapter 2925. of the Revised Code, the prosecutor in the case promptly shall report the conviction to the board that licensed, certified, or registered the person to practice or to carry on business. The responsible board shall provide forms to the prosecutor. Within thirty days of the receipt of this information, the board shall initiate action in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code to determine whether to suspend or revoke the person's license, certificate, or registration.

Sec. 3719.121. (A) Except as otherwise provided in section 4723.28, 4723.35, 4730.25, or 4731.22, 4734.39, OR 4734.41 of the Revised Code, the license, certificate, or registration of any dentist, doctor of medicine or osteopathic medicine CHIROPRACTOR, PHYSICIAN, podiatrist, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, physician assistant, pharmacist, pharmacy intern, optometrist, or veterinarian who is or becomes addicted to the use of controlled substances shall be suspended by the board that authorized the person's license, certificate, or registration until the person offers satisfactory proof to the board that the person no longer is addicted to the use of controlled substances.

(B) If the board under which a person has been issued a license, certificate, or evidence of registration determines that there is clear and convincing evidence that continuation of the person's professional practice or method of prescribing or personally furnishing controlled substances presents a danger of immediate and serious harm to others, the board may suspend the person's license, certificate, or registration without a hearing. Except as otherwise provided in sections 4715.30, 4723.281, 4730.25, and 4731.22, AND 4734.36 of the Revised Code, the board shall follow the procedure for suspension without a prior hearing in section 119.07 of the Revised Code. The suspension shall remain in effect, unless removed by the board, until the board's final adjudication order becomes effective, except that if the board does not issue its final adjudication order within ninety days after the hearing, the suspension shall be void on the ninety-first day after the hearing.

(C) On receiving notification pursuant to section 2929.24 or 3719.12 of the Revised Code, the board under which a person has been issued a license, certificate, or evidence of registration immediately shall suspend the license, certificate, or registration of that person on a plea of guilty to, a finding by a jury or court of the person's guilt of, or conviction of a felony drug abuse offense; a finding by a court of the person's eligibility for treatment in lieu of conviction; a plea of guilty to, or a finding by a jury or court of the person's guilt of, or the person's conviction of an offense in another jurisdiction that is essentially the same as a felony drug abuse offense; or a finding by a court of the person's eligibility for treatment in lieu of conviction in another jurisdiction. The board shall notify the holder of the license, certificate, or registration of the suspension, which shall remain in effect until the board holds an adjudicatory hearing under Chapter 119. of the Revised Code.

Sec. 3729.40. (A) The Ohio health care data center shall conduct annually a survey of the educational background, demographic characteristics, and professional practices of persons licensed, certified, or registered by the following: the STATE chiropractic examining board; the counselor and social worker board; the state medical board; the board of nursing; the Ohio occupational therapy, physical therapy, and athletic trainers board; the state board of optometry; and the state board of psychology. The public health council shall adopt rules in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code governing the information to be included in the survey and the process for conducting it. The department of administrative services shall provide the Ohio health care data center with the full names, types of licenses, and business addresses, that the central service agency maintains under section 125.22 of the Revised Code regarding persons licensed, certified, or registered by the boards specified in this division. The state medical board shall provide the center with similar information regarding persons licensed, certified, or registered by the board. The survey results shall be used exclusively for statistical purposes and shall be released only in their entirety.

(B) Each medical school in this state shall disclose annually to the center, in the form and manner prescribed by the center, all of the following information:

(1) The number of entering medical students, according to state and county of residence prior to entering;

(2) The number of graduates entering primary care medical residencies in comparison with those entering specialized fields, according to location and type of residency;

(3) The number of its graduates completing either primary care or specialty residencies who:

(a) Proceed directly to practice, according to state and county of practice;

(b) Proceed directly to specialty residency or fellowships.

(4) The number of its graduates completing specialty residency fellowships who proceed to practice, according to state and county of practice.

(C) Each school of nursing and school of allied health education in this state that awards baccalaureate degrees shall disclose annually to the center, in the form and manner prescribed by the center, all of the following information:

(1) The number of baccalaureate graduates who proceed directly to practice, according to state and county of practice;

(2) The number of baccalaureate graduates who proceed directly to post-baccalaureate training;

(3) The number of its baccalaureate graduates who complete post-baccalaureate training and proceed to practice, according to state and county of practice.

Sec. 4734.01. AS USED IN THIS CHAPTER, THE "PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC" MEANS UTILIZATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE MUSCULO-SKELETAL STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, THE SPINAL COLUMN, AND THE NERVOUS SYSTEM IN THE RESTORATION AND MAINTENANCE OF HEALTH, IN CONNECTION WITH WHICH PATIENT CARE IS CONDUCTED WITH DUE REGARD FOR FIRST AID, HYGIENIC, NUTRITIONAL, AND REHABILITATIVE PROCEDURES AND THE SPECIFIC VERTEBRAL ADJUSTMENT AND MANIPULATION OF THE ARTICULATIONS AND ADJACENT TISSUES OF THE BODY.

Sec. 4734.01 4734.02. Within thirty days after the effective date of this section the governor shall appoint a THE chiropractic examining board IS HEREBY RENAMED THE STATE CHIROPRACTIC BOARD. THE BOARD SHALL ASSUME AND EXERCISE ALL OF THE DUTIES CONFERRED ON IT BY THIS CHAPTER CONCERNING THE PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC, CHIROPRACTORS, AND THE REGULATION THEREOF.

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE. THE BOARD SHALL BE composed of four chiropractors, each of whom shall be a graduate of an incorporated school or college of chiropractic and who shall have been engaged in the practice of their profession in this state for at least five years next preceding the effective date of this section, and not more than two to be graduates of any one school. A AND A fifth member shall be a lay person representing the public. No member of the board shall be a trustee of any school or college of chiropractic, and each THE PUBLIC MEMBER SHALL NOT BE CONNECTED IN ANY MANNER, OTHER THAN AS A CHIROPRACTIC PATIENT, WITH ANY CHIROPRACTOR OR CHIROPRACTIC PRACTICE OR ANY ENTITY THAT ROUTINELY ENGAGES IN BUSINESS WITH MEMBERS OF THE CHIROPRACTIC PROFESSION. EACH professional member, AT THE TIME OF APPOINTMENT, shall be engaged in full-time practice in the THIS state AND SHALL HAVE BEEN LICENSED BY THE BOARD FOR AT LEAST FIVE YEARS. Of the initial appointments made to the board two of the members shall be appointed for a term ending two years after the effective date of this section, two for a term ending three years after that date, and one for a term ending four years after that date. Thereafter, terms

TERMS of office shall be for four years, WITH each term ending on the same day of the same month of the year as did the term which it succeeds. Each member shall hold office from the date of his appointment until the end of the term for which he was appointed. NO INDIVIDUAL SHALL SERVE FOR MORE THAN TWO FULL TERMS. VACANCIES SHALL BE FILLED IN THE MANNER PROVIDED FOR ORIGINAL APPOINTMENTS. Any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which his THE MEMBER'S predecessor was appointed shall hold office for the remainder of such THAT term. Any A member shall continue in office subsequent to the expiration date of his THE MEMBER'S term until his THE MEMBER'S successor takes office, or until a period of sixty days has elapsed, whichever occurs first. No individual shall serve for more than two four-year terms. All appointments made by the governor shall be with the advice and consent of the senate. Any vacancies occurring on the board shall be filled by the governor for the unexpired term with the advice and consent of the senate.

Sec. 4734.04 4734.03. Each member of the STATE chiropractic examining board shall be paid at the appropriate rate for those days on which his THE MEMBER'S services or duties are required. Each member of the board shall be paid at the rate established pursuant to division (J) of section 124.15 of the Revised Code and shall not receive step advancements. In addition, each board member shall receive his THE MEMBER'S necessary expenses.

Sec. 4734.03 4734.04. (A) The STATE chiropractic examining board shall hold its annual meeting in this state in September of each year and shall hold other meetings at the times and places that a majority of the board directs. The A SPECIAL MEETING SHALL BE HELD AT THE CALL OF THE BOARD'S PRESIDENT OR AT THE REQUEST OF TWO OR MORE BOARD MEMBERS, IN WHICH CASE THE MEETING SHALL BE CALLED BY THE BOARD'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.

A MAJORITY OF THE BOARD CONSTITUTES A QUORUM FOR THE TRANSACTION OF BUSINESS. EXCEPT WHEN ACTION IS TAKEN ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD BY THE BOARD'S PRESIDENT UNDER DIVISION (A) OF SECTION 4734.05 of the Revised Code, THE BOARD MAY NOT TAKE ANY ACTION WITHOUT THE CONCURRENCE OF THREE MEMBERS. THE BOARD SHALL MAKE RULES AS NECESSARY TO GOVERN ITS INTERNAL MANAGEMENT.

(B) THE board shall keep a record of its proceedings MEETINGS and OTHER OFFICIAL ACTIONS, INCLUDING a register of all applicants for licensure to practice chiropractic. The register shall show whether an applicant for licensure was rejected or was granted a license. The books BOARD'S RECORDS and register of the board shall be prima-facie evidence of all matters recorded in them. The board shall have ADOPT a common seal, shall formulate rules to govern its actions, and, consistent with section 4734.091 of the Revised Code, shall adopt rules governing the practice of chiropractic. The board shall adopt rules under this chapter according to the procedure of Chapter 119. of the Revised Code WHICH MAY BE USED TO AUTHENTICATE ITS OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS.

Sec. 4734.02 4734.05. (A) The members of the STATE chiropractic examining board, within thirty days after their appointment, shall meet and elect ORGANIZE BY ELECTING FROM ITS MEMBERS a president from their own number, and elect or appoint a secretary who need not be one of their number. The president shall hold his office for two years and until his THE PRESIDENT'S successor is elected and qualified. Any member and the secretary may administer oaths. The secretary TAKES OFFICE. ELECTIONS FOR BOARD PRESIDENT SHALL BE HELD AT EVERY OTHER ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BOARD HELD IN THIS STATE IN SEPTEMBER.

THE PRESIDENT, SUBJECT TO THE BOARD'S APPROVAL, MAY DESIGNATE ANOTHER MEMBER OF THE BOARD TO SERVE AS VICE-PRESIDENT TO FULFILL THE PRESIDENT'S DUTIES IN THE EVENT THAT THE PRESIDENT IS ABSENT OR INCAPACITATED. THE VICE-PRESIDENT MAY PERFORM ANY ACTION THAT THE PRESIDENT IS AUTHORIZED TO PERFORM.

THE PRESIDENT MAY MAKE DECISIONS ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD AS FOLLOWS:

(1) A DECISION REGARDING BOARD ACTIVITIES MAY BE MADE BY THE PRESIDENT IF THE PRESIDENT CONSIDERS THE DECISION TO BE MINOR AND DETERMINES THAT MAKING THE DECISION WILL FACILITATE THE RESPONSIVENESS AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THE BOARD;

(2) A DECISION INVOLVING A SITUATION THAT REQUIRES IMMEDIATE BOARD ATTENTION MAY BE MADE BY THE PRESIDENT IF THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING THE SITUATION MAKE HOLDING A BOARD MEETING IMPRACTICAL. AT THE EARLIEST TIME POSSIBLE, THE PRESIDENT SHALL REPORT THE DECISION TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AND THE BOARD SHALL MEET TO RATIFY OR NULLIFY THE DECISION.

(B) THE BOARD SHALL APPOINT AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WHO SHALL SERVE AS THE BOARD'S SECRETARY AND SHALL PERFORM ALL OTHER DUTIES PRESCRIBED BY THE BOARD OR THIS CHAPTER. WHILE SERVING AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE INDIVIDUAL APPOINTED SHALL RESIDE IN THIS STATE AND MAY NOT SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD.

THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHALL BE IN THE UNCLASSIFIED SERVICE OF THIS STATE. THE BOARD SHALL FIX THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR NECESSARY EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF OFFICIAL DUTIES. PRIOR TO ENTERING INTO THE OFFICIAL DUTIES OF OFFICE, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHALL TAKE AND SUBSCRIBE AN OATH OF OFFICE AND shall give to the treasurer of the state a bond in the penal sum of five FIFTY thousand dollars with sufficient sureties to be approved by the governor for the faithful discharge of his THE duties. The secretary shall receive his necessary expenses incurred in the performance of his official duties, and his compensation shall be fixed by the board. A majority of the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. No action of the board is valid without the concurrence of three members. The board shall appoint and fix the compensation of such employees as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.

THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS THE BOARD'S APPOINTING AUTHORITY, AS DEFINED IN SECTION 124.01 OF THE REVISED CODE. WITH THE BOARD'S APPROVAL, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MAY APPOINT ANY EMPLOYEES NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE BOARD'S FUNCTIONS, INCLUDING INVESTIGATIVE PERSONNEL AND OTHER EMPLOYEES TO PERFORM PROFESSIONAL, CLERICAL, AND SPECIAL WORK, AND MAY ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR THE CONDUCT OF AND THE AUTHORITY TO BE GRANTED TO THE BOARD'S EMPLOYEES.

Sec. 4734.06. THE STATE CHIROPRACTIC BOARD MAY APPOINT COMMITTEES OR OTHER GROUPS TO ASSIST IT IN FULFILLING ITS DUTIES. A COMMITTEE OR GROUP MAY CONSIST OF BOARD MEMBERS, OTHER INDIVIDUALS WITH APPROPRIATE BACKGROUNDS, OR BOTH BOARD MEMBERS AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS WITH APPROPRIATE BACKGROUNDS. ANY COMMITTEE OR GROUP APPOINTED SHALL ACT UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE BOARD AND SHALL PERFORM ITS FUNCTIONS WITHIN THE LIMITS ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD. MEMBERS OF A COMMITTEE OR GROUP MAY BE REIMBURSED BY THE BOARD FOR ANY EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES.

Sec. 4734.07. IN THE ABSENCE OF FRAUD OR BAD FAITH, THE STATE CHIROPRACTIC BOARD, A CURRENT OR FORMER BOARD MEMBER, AN AGENT OF THE BOARD, A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE BOARD, OR AN EMPLOYEE OF THE BOARD SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE IN DAMAGES TO ANY PERSON AS THE RESULT OF ANY ACT, OMISSION, PROCEEDING, CONDUCT, OR DECISION RELATED TO OFFICIAL DUTIES UNDERTAKEN OR PERFORMED PURSUANT TO THIS CHAPTER. IF ANY OF THOSE PERSONS ASKS TO BE DEFENDED BY THE STATE AGAINST ANY CLAIM OR ACTION ARISING OUT OF ANY ACT, OMISSION, PROCEEDING, CONDUCT, OR DECISION RELATED TO THE PERSON'S OFFICIAL DUTIES, AND THE REQUEST IS MADE IN WRITING AT A REASONABLE TIME BEFORE TRIAL AND THE PERSON REQUESTING DEFENSE COOPERATES IN GOOD FAITH IN THE DEFENSE OF THE CLAIM OR ACTION, THE STATE SHALL PROVIDE AND PAY FOR THE PERSON'S DEFENSE AND SHALL PAY ANY RESULTING JUDGMENT, COMPROMISE, OR SETTLEMENT. AT NO TIME SHALL THE STATE PAY ANY PART OF A CLAIM OR JUDGMENT THAT IS FOR PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES.

Sec. 4734.08. Every person who receives a license to practice chiropractic from the THE STATE chiropractic examining board shall, before beginning the practice of his profession in this state, record the license or a certified copy thereof with the probate court of the county in which he expects to practice. Until such license is filed for record, the holder thereof shall exercise none of the rights or privileges conferred therein. The probate judge shall keep in a book provided for that purpose a complete list of all the licenses recorded by him with the date of the recording of such licenses. Each holder of a license shall pay to the probate court a fee of two dollars for making such record. The probate judge shall also note the revocation or suspension of a certificate by the chiropractic examining board, or the death or change of location of the holder of a certificate in the margin of a record. It shall be the duty of the chiropractic examining board and of each certificate holder to supply such information to the probate judge. If the holder of a certificate changes his place of residence, he shall have the certificate recorded by the probate judge of the county into which he removes BECOME A MEMBER OF THE FEDERATION OF CHIROPRACTIC LICENSING BOARDS. THE BOARD MAY PARTICIPATE IN ANY OF THE FEDERATION'S ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING REPORTING BOARD ACTIONS TAKEN TOWARD AN APPLICANT OR LICENSE HOLDER TO ANY DATA BANK ESTABLISHED BY THE FEDERATION.

Sec. 4734.09. THE BOARD MAY ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH ANY PERSON OR GOVERNMENT ENTITY TO CARRY OUT THE INTENT OF THIS CHAPTER AND THE RULES ADOPTED UNDER IT, ANY OTHER APPLICABLE STATE STATUTES OR RULES, AND ANY APPLICABLE FEDERAL STATUTES OR REGULATIONS.

Sec. 4734.10. IN ADDITION TO ADOPTING RULES AS EXPRESSLY REQUIRED OR AUTHORIZED BY THIS CHAPTER, THE STATE CHIROPRACTIC BOARD MAY ADOPT ANY OTHER RULES IT CONSIDERS NECESSARY TO GOVERN THE PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC AND TO IMPLEMENT AND ADMINISTER THIS CHAPTER. ALL RULES ADOPTED UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL BE ADOPTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 119. OF THE REVISED CODE.

Sec. 4734.17 4734.14. (A)(1) No person shall ENGAGE IN THE practice OF chiropractic without a certificate from the chiropractic examining board, except a person to whom a current or original certificate to practice chiropractic has been, VALID LICENSE issued by the STATE chiropractic examining board under this chapter. No

(2) EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN DIVISION (B) OF THIS SECTION, NO person shall advertise or announce the person as CLAIM TO BE a chiropractor without, DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC, OR CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN, OR USE THE INITIALS "D.C." IN CONNECTION WITH THE PERSON'S NAME, UNLESS THE PERSON HOLDS a certificate CURRENT, VALID LICENSE from the chiropractic examining board. Subject

(3) SUBJECT to section 4734.091 4734.17 of the Revised Code, no person who is not a licensee shall open or conduct an office or other place for the practice of chiropractic without a certificate LICENSE from the board. Subject

(4) SUBJECT to section 4734.091 4734.17 of the Revised Code, no person shall conduct an office in the name of some person who has a certificate LICENSE to practice chiropractic. No

(5) NO person shall practice chiropractic after a certificate has been revoked or, if a certificate has been suspended, during the time of the suspension IN VIOLATION OF THE PERSON'S LICENSE REVOCATION, FORFEITURE, OR SUSPENSION OR IN VIOLATION OF ANY RESTRICTION, LIMITATION, OR CONDITION PLACED ON THE PERSON'S LICENSE.

(6) NO PERSON SHALL EMPLOY FRAUD OR DECEPTION IN APPLYING FOR OR SECURING A LICENSE TO PRACTICE CHIROPRACTIC OR IN RENEWING A LICENSE TO PRACTICE CHIROPRACTIC.

(7) NO PERSON SHALL MAKE, ISSUE, OR PUBLISH, OR CAUSE TO BE MADE, ISSUED, OR PUBLISHED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SALE, BARTER, OR GIFT, A LICENSE, CERTIFICATE, DIPLOMA, DEGREE, OR OTHER WRITING OR DOCUMENT FALSELY REPRESENTING THE HOLDER OR RECEIVER THEREOF TO BE LICENSED UNDER THIS CHAPTER OR TO BE A GRADUATE OF A CHIROPRACTIC SCHOOL, COLLEGE, OR OTHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION OF CHIROPRACTIC, OR SELL OR DISPOSE OF, OR OFFER TO SELL OR DISPOSE OF SUCH LICENSE, CERTIFICATE, DIPLOMA, DEGREE, OR OTHER WRITING OR DOCUMENT CONTAINING SUCH FALSE REPRESENTATION OR USE THE PERSON'S NAME, OR PERMIT IT TO BE USED, AS A SUBSCRIBER TO SUCH FALSE AND FICTITIOUS LICENSE, CERTIFICATE, DIPLOMA, DEGREE, OR OTHER WRITING OR DOCUMENT OR ENGAGE IN THE PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF SUCH FRAUDULENT LICENSE, CERTIFICATE, DIPLOMA, DEGREE, OR OTHER WRITING OR DOCUMENT.

(B) A PERSON WHO HAS RETIRED FROM THE PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC IN GOOD STANDING AND DOES NOT MAINTAIN A CURRENT, VALID LICENSE FROM THE BOARD MAY CONTINUE TO CLAIM TO BE A CHIROPRACTOR, DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC, OR CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN, OR USE THE INITIALS "D.C." IN CONNECTION WITH THE PERSON'S NAME, IF THE PERSON DOES NOT ENGAGE IN THE PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC OR OTHERWISE VIOLATE THIS CHAPTER OR THE RULES ADOPTED UNDER IT.

A PERSON WHOSE LICENSE HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AS INACTIVE PURSUANT TO SECTION 4734.26 OF THE REVISED CODE MAY CONTINUE TO CLAIM TO BE A CHIROPRACTOR, DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC, OR CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN, OR USE THE INITIALS "D.C." IN CONNECTION WITH THE PERSON'S NAME, IF THE PERSON DOES NOT ENGAGE IN THE PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC OR OTHERWISE VIOLATE THIS CHAPTER OR THE RULES ADOPTED UNDER IT.

(C) IN ANY PROCEEDING FOR A VIOLATION OF THIS SECTION BROUGHT AGAINST A PERSON WHO IS NOT LICENSED UNDER THIS CHAPTER BUT IS A GRADUATE OF A CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE APPROVED UNDER SECTION 4734.21 OF THE REVISED CODE, IT SHALL BE AN AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE THAT THE PERSON IS PERMITTED TO USE THE TERM "DOCTOR" OR THE INITIALS "D.C." IN CONNECTION WITH THE PERSON'S NAME, BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT THAT THE PERSON DOES NOT INDICATE OR ACT IN A MANNER IMPLYING THAT THE PERSON IS LICENSED UNDER THIS CHAPTER OR OTHERWISE VIOLATE THIS CHAPTER OR THE RULES ADOPTED UNDER IT.

(D) A certificate DOCUMENT that is signed by the secretary PRESIDENT OR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR of the board and that has affixed the official seal of the board to the effect that it appears from the records of the board that a certificate LICENSE to practice chiropractic in the THIS state has not been issued to a particular person, or that a certificate LICENSE, if issued, has been revoked or suspended, shall be received as prima-facie evidence of the record of the board in any court or before any officer of the state.

Sec. 4734.09 4734.15. (A) The license provided for in this chapter shall entitle the holder thereof to practice chiropractic in this state. For the purpose of this chapter "practice of chiropractic" or "practice as a chiropractor" means utilization of the relationship between the musculo-skeletal structures of the body, the spinal column and the nervous system, in the restoration and maintenance of health, in connection with which patient care is conducted with due regard for first aid, hygienic, nutritional, and rehabilitative procedures and the specific vertebral adjustment and manipulation of the articulations and adjacent tissues of the body. The ALL OF THE FOLLOWING APPLY TO THE PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC IN THIS STATE:

(1) A chiropractor is authorized to examine, diagnose, and assume responsibility for the care of patients.

The, ANY OR ALL OF WHICH IS INCLUDED IN THE PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC.

(2) THE practice of chiropractic does not permit the chiropractor to treat infectious, contagious, or venereal disease, to perform surgery or acupuncture, or to prescribe or administer drugs for treatment, and.

(3) A CHIROPRACTOR MAY USE roentgen rays shall be used only for diagnostic purposes. The

(4) THE practice of chiropractic does not include the performance of abortions.

(B) An individual holding a valid, current certificate of registration LICENSE to practice chiropractic is entitled to use the title "doctor," or "doctor of chiropractic," "CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN," OR "CHIROPRACTOR" and is a "physician" for the purposes of Chapter 4123. of the Revised Code, and the MEDICAID program established under section 5111.01 OPERATED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 5111. of the Revised Code.

Sec. 4734.16. THE STATE CHIROPRACTIC BOARD MAY ESTABLISH A CODE OF ETHICS THAT APPLIES TO CHIROPRACTORS AND THEIR PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC IN THIS STATE. THE BOARD MAY ESTABLISH THE CODE OF ETHICS BY CREATING ITS OWN CODE OF ETHICS OR BY ADOPTING A CODE OF ETHICS CREATED BY A STATE OR FEDERAL ORGANIZATION THAT REPRESENTS THE INTERESTS OF CHIROPRACTORS. IF A CODE OF ETHICS IS ESTABLISHED, THE BOARD SHALL MAINTAIN CURRENT COPIES OF THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR DISTRIBUTION ON REQUEST.

Sec. 4734.23 4734.161. No chiropractor shall do either of the following:

(A) Furnish a person with a prescription in order to enable the person to be issued a removable windshield placard, temporary removable windshield placard, or license plates under section 4503.44 of the Revised Code, knowing that the person does not meet any of the criteria contained in division (A)(1) of that section;

(B) Furnish a person with a prescription described in division (A) of this section and knowingly misstate on the prescription the length of time the chiropractor expects the person to have the disability that limits or impairs the person's ability to walk in order to enable the person to retain a placard issued under section 4503.44 of the Revised Code for a period of time longer than that which would be estimated by a similar practitioner under the same or similar circumstances.

Sec. 4734.162. A CHIROPRACTOR SHALL FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES OR LIMITS ESTABLISHED IN RULES ADOPTED UNDER THIS SECTION BY THE STATE CHIROPRACTIC BOARD WHEN THE CHIROPRACTOR SOLICITS AS A CHIROPRACTIC PATIENT ANY VICTIM OR RELATIVE OF A VICTIM OF AN ACCIDENT, DISASTER, OR OTHER INCIDENT. THE BOARD SHALL ADOPT RULES AS IT CONSIDERS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS SECTION. THE RULES SHALL BE ADOPTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 119. OF THE REVISED CODE.

Sec. 4734.091 4734.17. (A) An individual whom the STATE chiropractic examining board licenses, certificates, or otherwise legally authorizes to engage in the practice of chiropractic may render the professional services of a chiropractor within this state through a corporation formed under division (B) of section 1701.03 of the Revised Code, a limited liability company formed under Chapter 1705. of the Revised Code, a partnership, or a professional association formed under Chapter 1785. of the Revised Code. This division does not preclude an individual of that nature A CHIROPRACTOR from rendering professional services as a chiropractor through another form of business entity, including, but not limited to, a nonprofit corporation or foundation, or in another manner that is authorized by or in accordance with this chapter, another chapter of the Revised Code, or rules of the STATE chiropractic examining board adopted pursuant to this chapter.

(B) A corporation, limited liability company, partnership, or professional association described in division (A) of this section may be formed for the purpose of providing a combination of the professional services of the following individuals who are licensed, certificated, or otherwise legally authorized to practice their respective professions:

(1) Optometrists who are authorized to practice optometry, under Chapter 4725. of the Revised Code;

(2) Chiropractors who are authorized to practice chiropractic under this chapter;

(3) Psychologists who are authorized to practice psychology under Chapter 4732. of the Revised Code;

(4) Registered or licensed practical nurses who are authorized to practice nursing as registered nurses or as licensed practical nurses under Chapter 4723. of the Revised Code;

(5) Pharmacists who are authorized to practice pharmacy under Chapter 4729. of the Revised Code;

(6) Physical therapists who are authorized to practice physical therapy under sections 4755.40 to 4755.53 of the Revised Code;

(7) Mechanotherapists who are authorized to practice mechanotherapy under section 4731.151 of the Revised Code;

(8) Doctors of medicine and surgery, osteopathic medicine and surgery, or podiatric medicine and surgery who are authorized for their respective practices under Chapter 4731. of the Revised Code.

This division shall apply notwithstanding a provision of a ANY code of ethics described in division (A)(9) of ESTABLISHED OR ADOPTED UNDER section 4734.10 4734.16 of the Revised Code that prohibits an individual from engaging in the practice of chiropractic in combination with a person AN INDIVIDUAL who is licensed, certificated, or otherwise authorized for the practice of optometry, psychology, nursing, pharmacy, physical therapy, mechanotherapy, medicine and surgery, osteopathic medicine and surgery, or podiatric medicine and surgery, but who is not also licensed, certificated, or otherwise legally authorized UNDER THIS CHAPTER to engage in the practice of chiropractic.

Sec. 4734.18. A CHIROPRACTOR SHALL FOLLOW THE GUIDELINES OR LIMITS ESTABLISHED IN RULES ADOPTED UNDER THIS SECTION BY THE STATE CHIROPRACTIC BOARD WHEN THE CHIROPRACTOR ENGAGES IN ANY ACTIVITY THAT INVOLVES OFFERING AN OPINION OR RECOMMENDATION REGARDING THE BILLING, CARE, OR TREATMENT THAT IS BEING OR HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO A CHIROPRACTIC PATIENT BY ANOTHER CHIROPRACTOR. THE BOARD SHALL ADOPT RULES AS IT CONSIDERS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS SECTION. THE RULES SHALL BE ADOPTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 119. OF THE REVISED CODE.

Sec. 4734.19. A CHIROPRACTOR SHALL RETAIN AT THE CHIROPRACTOR'S PRIMARY PRACTICE LOCATION A CURRENT COPY OF THE STATUTES AND RULES GOVERNING THE PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC IN THIS STATE.

Sec. 4734.05 4734.20. Each (A) EXCEPT FOR PERSONS SEEKING TO PRACTICE CHIROPRACTIC UNDER A SPECIAL LIMITED LICENSE ISSUED PURSUANT TO SECTION 4734.27 OF THE REVISED CODE, EACH person wishing SEEKING to practice chiropractic and be approved for examination for licensure in the THIS state shall make written application APPLY IN WRITING TO THE STATE CHIROPRACTIC BOARD FOR A LICENSE TO PRACTICE CHIROPRACTIC. THE APPLICATION SHALL BE MADE under oath, on a form prescribed by the board, to the chiropractic examining board, such application to AND SHALL be accompanied by a fee of two hundred fifty dollars. The board shall issue licenses semiannually upon

(B) EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SECTIONS 4734.23 AND 4734.24 of the Revised Code, TO RECEIVE A CHIROPRACTIC LICENSE, AN APPLICANT MUST MEET the following conditions:

(A)(1) The applicant shows to the satisfaction of the board that he is MUST BE at least twenty-one years of age, is BE of good moral character, and possesses POSSESS a high school education or its equivalent;

(B) The.

(2) THE APPLICANT MUST HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED, PRIOR TO MATRICULATION AT A SCHOOL OR COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC, AT LEAST TWO YEARS OF COLLEGE CREDIT IN THE ARTS AND SCIENCES AT A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY ACCREDITED BY A STATE OR REGIONAL ACCREDITING ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZED BY THE BOARD, EXCEPT THAT THE BOARD MAY ADOPT RULES IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 119. of the Revised Code THAT REQUIRE COMPLETION OF ADDITIONAL YEARS OF COLLEGE CREDIT OR RECEIPT OF A COLLEGE DEGREE IN AN AREA SPECIFIED IN THE RULES.

(3) THE applicant is MUST BE a graduate of an approved AND HOLD THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC FROM A school or college of chiropractic approved by the board, requiring for graduation a course of study of not less than four thousand class hours of forty-five minutes per class hour;

(C) The applicant passes a written examination before the board and to its satisfaction in the following subjects with an average passing grade of not less than seventy-five per cent:

(1) Principles and practice of chiropractic;

(2) Anatomy;

(3) Physiology;

(4) Chemistry;

(5) Pathology;

(6) Bacteriology;

(7) Diagnosis;

(8) Hygiene;

(9) Such additional subjects as the board considers appropriate.

Examinations shall be conducted in the city of Columbus in February and August of each year to determine the professional qualifications of applicants for registration as chiropractors UNDER SECTION 4734.21 of the Revised Code.

(4) THE APPLICANT MUST HAVE RECEIVED ONE OF THE FOLLOWING FROM THE NATIONAL BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS, AS APPROPRIATE ACCORDING TO THE DATE OF THE APPLICANT'S GRADUATION FROM A SCHOOL OR COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC:

(a) IF THE APPLICANT GRADUATED ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1970, BUT BEFORE JANUARY 1, 1989, A "DIPLOMATE CERTIFICATE" OR "CERTIFICATE OF ATTAINMENT" EVIDENCING PASSAGE OF PARTS I AND II AND THE PHYSIOTHERAPY SECTION OF THE NATIONAL BOARD'S EXAMINATIONS;

(b) IF THE APPLICANT GRADUATED ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1989, BUT BEFORE JANUARY 1, 2000, A "CERTIFICATE OF ATTAINMENT" EVIDENCING PASSAGE OF PARTS I, II, AND III AND THE PHYSIOTHERAPY SECTION OF THE NATIONAL BOARD'S EXAMINATIONS;

(c) IF THE APPLICANT GRADUATED ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 2000, A "CERTIFICATE OF ATTAINMENT" EVIDENCING PASSAGE OF PARTS I, II, III, AND IV AND THE PHYSIOTHERAPY SECTION OF THE NATIONAL BOARD'S EXAMINATIONS.

(5) THE APPLICANT MUST HAVE PASSED THE BOARD'S JURISPRUDENCE EXAMINATION CONDUCTED UNDER SECTION 4734.22 OF THE REVISED CODE.

(C) THE BOARD SHALL ISSUE A LICENSE TO PRACTICE CHIROPRACTIC TO EACH APPLICANT WHO FILES A COMPLETE APPLICATION, PAYS ALL APPLICABLE FEES, AND MEETS THE CONDITIONS SPECIFIED IN DIVISION (B) OF THIS SECTION. THE BURDEN OF PROOF IS ON THE APPLICANT, TO PROVE BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE TO THE BOARD, THAT THE APPLICANT MEETS THE CONDITIONS FOR RECEIPT OF THE LICENSE.

THE BOARD MAY CONDUCT ANY INVESTIGATION IT CONSIDERS APPROPRIATE TO VERIFY AN APPLICANT'S CREDENTIALS, MORAL CHARACTER, AND FITNESS TO RECEIVE A LICENSE. IN CONDUCTING AN INVESTIGATION, THE BOARD MAY REQUEST INFORMATION FROM THE RECORDS MAINTAINED BY THE FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, THE BUREAU OF CRIMINAL IDENTIFICATION AND INVESTIGATION, AND ANY OTHER REPOSITORIES OF CRIMINAL RECORDS HELD IN THIS OR ANOTHER STATE. THE BOARD MAY CHARGE THE APPLICANT A FEE FOR CONDUCTING THE INVESTIGATION. THE AMOUNT OF THE FEE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE EXPENSES THE BOARD INCURS IN CONDUCTING THE INVESTIGATION AND MAY INCLUDE ANY FEES THAT MUST BE PAID TO OBTAIN INFORMATION IN THE CRIMINAL RECORD.

Sec. 4734.201. AS USED IN DIVISION (B) OF SECTION 4734.20 OF THE REVISED CODE, "PHYSIOTHERAPY" IS A REFERENCE TO A PARTICULAR SECTION OF THE EXAMINATION OFFERED BY THE NATIONAL BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS AND DOES NOT MEAN "PHYSIOTHERAPY" AS THAT TERM IS USED IN RELATION TO THE PRACTICE OF PHYSICAL THERAPY PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 4755.40 TO 4755.56 OF THE REVISED CODE.

Sec. 4734.21. THE STATE CHIROPRACTIC BOARD SHALL EVALUATE SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES OF CHIROPRACTIC AND APPROVE THOSE INSTITUTIONS THAT IT DETERMINES ARE CAPABLE OF ADEQUATELY TRAINING INDIVIDUALS FOR THE PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC IN THIS STATE, EXCEPT THAT IN APPROPRIATE CASES, THE BOARD MAY ACCEPT THE APPROVAL OF AN INSTITUTION THAT HAS BEEN MADE PURSUANT TO AN EVALUATION CONDUCTED BY THE COUNCIL ON CHIROPRACTIC EDUCATION OR ANOTHER ENTITY ACCEPTABLE TO THE BOARD.

WHEN DETERMINING IF A SCHOOL OR COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC SHOULD RECEIVE THE BOARD'S APPROVAL OR CONTINUE TO BE APPROVED, THE BOARD MAY MAKE ON-SITE INSPECTIONS, REVIEWS, AND INQUIRIES AS IT CONSIDERS NECESSARY. THE BOARD MAY CHARGE A SCHOOL OR COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC A FEE TO COVER THE REASONABLE COSTS INCURRED BY THE BOARD IN CONDUCTING ANY INSPECTION, REVIEW, OR INQUIRY RELATED TO THE APPROVAL OF THE SCHOOL OR COLLEGE.

THE BOARD SHALL MAINTAIN A LIST OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES OF CHIROPRACTIC APPROVED UNDER THIS SECTION. ON REQUEST, THE BOARD SHALL PROVIDE A COPY OF THE LIST TO THE PERSON MAKING THE REQUEST.

Sec. 4734.22. THE STATE CHIROPRACTIC BOARD OR ITS REPRESENTATIVE SHALL ADMINISTER AN EXAMINATION ON JURISPRUDENCE, AS IT RELATES TO THE PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC, FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO APPLY TO BE LICENSED UNDER THIS CHAPTER. THE EXAMINATION SHALL COVER THE PROVISIONS OF THE STATUTES AND RULES GOVERNING THE PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC IN THIS STATE AND OTHER LEGAL TOPICS CONSIDERED APPROPRIATE BY THE BOARD. THE EXAMINATION SHALL BE OFFERED AT TIMES AND PLACES SELECTED BY THE BOARD AND SHALL BE ADMINISTERED IN THE MANNER SPECIFIED BY THE BOARD. THE BOARD SHALL DETERMINE THE SCORE THAT CONSTITUTES EVIDENCE OF PASSING THE EXAMINATION.

Sec. 4734.06 4734.23. Any applicant who was not enrolled and in attendance at a school or college of chiropractic approved by the chiropractic examining board on November 3, 1975, shall, in addition to the requirements of section 4734.05 of the Revised Code, be required to furnish evidence to the board of satisfactorily completing two or more years of college accreditation in the arts and sciences in a college accredited by a state or regional association board or commission responsible for the accreditation and approval of secondary schools and colleges.

The (A) A PERSON LICENSED BY ANOTHER STATE OR COUNTRY IN THE PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC MAY APPLY UNDER THIS SECTION FOR A LICENSE TO PRACTICE CHIROPRACTIC IN THIS STATE IN LIEU OF APPLYING UNDER SECTION 4734.20 of the Revised Code. THE FEE FOR APPLYING UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL BE FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS.

(B) THE STATE CHIROPRACTIC board may, without the examination required FOR GOOD CAUSE, WAIVE ALL OR PART OF THE EDUCATIONAL AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED under section 4734.05 4734.20 of the Revised Code, AND issue a license to an applicant UNDER THIS SECTION, if he THE APPLICANT presents satisfactory proof of the possession of a license or certificate of registration which has been issued to the applicant within BEING LICENSED TO PRACTICE CHIROPRACTIC IN another state, or within any foreign country, or if issued a certificate by the national board of chiropractic examiners, where the requirements for RECEIPT OF the registration or certification of the applicant at LICENSE, ON the date of his THE license WAS ISSUED, are considered by the chiropractic examining board to be substantially equivalent to those of this chapter. The fee for each such license shall be two hundred fifty dollars APPLICANT MUST MEET THE SAME AGE AND MORAL CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE MET UNDER SECTION 4734.20 OF THE REVISED CODE. IF THE BOARD DOES NOT WAIVE ALL OF THE EDUCATIONAL AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS, THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE THAT THE APPLICANT COMPLETE AND RECEIVE A SCORE SPECIFIED BY THE BOARD ON ONE OR MORE TESTS ADMINISTERED BY THE BOARD OR BY THE NATIONAL BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS OR ANOTHER TESTING ENTITY.

Sec. 4734.19 4734.24. Any person who is WAS actively engaged in the practice of chiropractic in this state on the effective date of this section NOVEMBER 3, 1975, who, on that date, holds HELD a valid, current certificate issued by the state medical board under THE FORMER PROVISIONS OF Chapter 4731. of the Revised Code authorizing him THE PERSON to practice chiropractic, is deemed to possess the requisite educational and professional qualifications to practice chiropractic in this state.

Sec. 4734.07 4734.25. Every person who receives a A license to practice chiropractic from the STATE chiropractic examining board shall thereafter apply to the board for renewal EXPIRES ANNUALLY ON THE FIRST DAY OF JANUARY AND MAY BE RENEWED. THE RENEWAL PROCESS SHALL BE CONDUCTED in accordance with section 4745.02 THE STANDARD RENEWAL PROCEDURES OF CHAPTER 4745. of the Revised Code, EXCEPT THAT THE BOARD'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHALL NOTIFY EACH LICENSE HOLDER OF THE LICENSE RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION NOT LATER THAN SIXTY DAYS PRIOR TO THE LICENSE'S EXPIRATION DATE. AT THE TIME APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL IS MADE, THE APPLICANT SHALL PROVIDE ALL INFORMATION REQUESTED BY THE BOARD and pay a renewal fee of two hundred fifty dollars on or before the first day of January of each succeeding year. Before

BEFORE a renewal of license is issued by the board, each THE licensee shall furnish the board with satisfactory evidence that the licensee has attended COMPLETED DURING THE CURRENT LICENSING PERIOD not less than one two-day educational program conducted in Ohio by the Ohio state chiropractic association or the equivalent of such educational program held in the state as approved by the board THE NUMBER OF HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION THAT THE BOARD REQUIRES IN RULES ADOPTED UNDER THIS SECTION. FOR AN ACTIVITY TO BE APPLIED TOWARD THE CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT, THE ACTIVITY MUST MEET THE BOARD'S APPROVAL AS A CONTINUING EDUCATION ACTIVITY, AS SPECIFIED IN RULES ADOPTED UNDER THIS SECTION. Any exception from the CONTINUING EDUCATION requirement for attendance at such educational programs may MUST be approved by the board. The secretary of the board shall, at least sixty days prior to the first day of January of each year, notify each licensee, at the licensee's last known address, of the provisions of this section. Failure

FAILURE of a licensee to comply with this section, and INCLUDING failure to pay the renewal fee on or before the first day of January of each succeeding year, shall operate as a AN AUTOMATIC forfeiture of the right of the licensee to practice the licensee's profession CHIROPRACTIC in this state. The licensee A FORFEITED LICENSE may be reinstated by the board upon payment of all fees due and a penalty fee of one hundred fifty dollars for reinstatement, in addition to satisfying the board of compliance HAVING COMPLIED with the educational CONTINUING EDUCATION requirements under OF this section. IF AN INDIVIDUAL'S LICENSE HAS BEEN FORFEITED FOR TWO OR MORE YEARS, THE BOARD MAY ALSO REQUIRE AS A CONDITION OF REINSTATEMENT THAT THE INDIVIDUAL COMPLETE TRAINING OR TESTING AS SPECIFIED BY THE BOARD.

THE BOARD SHALL ADOPT ANY RULES IT CONSIDERS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS SECTION, INCLUDING STANDARDS FOR APPROVAL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION IN THE PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC. ALL RULES ADOPTED UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL BE ADOPTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 119. OF THE REVISED CODE.

Sec. 4734.26. (A) EXCEPT WHEN THE INDIVIDUAL IS THE SUBJECT OF AN ACTION UNDER SECTION 4734.31 of the Revised Code, AN INDIVIDUAL LICENSED UNDER THIS CHAPTER WHO INTENDS NOT TO PRACTICE IN THIS STATE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD MAY SEND TO THE STATE CHIROPRACTIC BOARD WRITTEN NOTICE TO THAT EFFECT ON OR BEFORE THE LICENSE RENEWAL DATE, AND THE BOARD SHALL CLASSIFY THE LICENSE AS INACTIVE. DURING THE PERIOD THAT THE LICENSE IS CLASSIFIED AS INACTIVE, THE INDIVIDUAL MAY NOT ENGAGE IN THE PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC IN THIS STATE OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE PUBLIC INDICATING THAT THE PERSON IS ACTIVELY LICENSED UNDER THIS CHAPTER. AN INDIVIDUAL WHOSE LICENSE IS CLASSIFIED AS INACTIVE IS NOT REQUIRED TO PAY THE A LICENSE RENEWAL FEE FOR THE LICENSE.

(B) THE HOLDER OF AN INACTIVE LICENSE MAY APPLY TO THE BOARD TO HAVE THE LICENSE RESTORED. THE BOARD SHALL CONSIDER THE MORAL CHARACTER AND THE ACTIVITIES OF THE APPLICANT DURING THE INACTIVE LICENSE PERIOD, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STANDARDS FOR ISSUANCE OF A LICENSE ESTABLISHED UNDER SECTION 4734.20 of the Revised Code. THE BOARD MAY IMPOSE TERMS AND CONDITIONS ON RESTORATION OF THE LICENSE BY DOING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

(1) REQUIRING THE APPLICANT TO OBTAIN TRAINING, WHICH MAY INCLUDE REQUIRING THE APPLICANT TO PASS AN EXAMINATION UPON COMPLETION OF THE TRAINING;

(2) REQUIRING THE APPLICANT TO PASS AN ORAL OR WRITTEN EXAMINATION, OR BOTH, TO DETERMINE FITNESS TO RESUME PRACTICE;

(3) RESTRICTING OR LIMITING THE EXTENT, SCOPE, OR TYPE OF PRACTICE OF THE APPLICANT.

Sec. 4734.27. (A) TO THE EXTENT IT IS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST, THE STATE CHIROPRACTIC BOARD MAY ISSUE, WITHOUT EXAMINATION, A SPECIAL LIMITED LICENSE TO PRACTICE CHIROPRACTIC AS FOLLOWS:

(1) TO A PERSON WHO IS SEEKING TO PARTICIPATE IN AN INTERNSHIP, RESIDENCY, PRECEPTORSHIP, OR CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP IN THIS STATE IN PREPARATION FOR THE PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC;

(2) TO A PERSON WHO PLANS TO PROVIDE CHIROPRACTIC SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH A SPECIAL ACTIVITY, PROGRAM, OR EVENT CONDUCTED IN THIS STATE, IF THE PERSON HOLDS A CURRENT, VALID, AND UNRESTRICTED LICENSE TO PRACTICE CHIROPRACTIC IN ANOTHER STATE OR COUNTRY;

(3) TO A PERSON WHO PREVIOUSLY HELD AN UNRESTRICTED LICENSE TO PRACTICE CHIROPRACTIC IN THIS STATE WHO PLANS TO OFFER GRATUITOUS CHIROPRACTIC SERVICES AS A VOLUNTARY PUBLIC SERVICE;

(4) TO ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY OTHER REASON SPECIFIED AS GOOD CAUSE BY THE BOARD IN RULES ADOPTED UNDER THIS SECTION.

(B) AN APPLICANT FOR A SPECIAL LIMITED LICENSE SHALL SUBMIT TO THE BOARD A COMPLETE APPLICATION ON A FORM PRESCRIBED BY THE BOARD, PAY AN APPLICATION FEE OF SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS, AND FURNISH PROOF SATISFACTORY TO THE BOARD OF BEING AT LEAST TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE, OF GOOD MORAL CHARACTER, AND OF EITHER HOLDING THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC OR BEING ENROLLED IN A PROGRAM LEADING TO THE DEGREE. THE INSTITUTION FROM WHICH THE APPLICANT RECEIVED THE DEGREE OR IN WHICH THE APPLICANT IS ENROLLED MUST BE A SCHOOL OR COLLEGE THAT IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD UNDER SECTION 4734.21 of the Revised Code.

(C) THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CHAPTER THAT APPLY TO APPLICANTS FOR AND HOLDERS OF LICENSES TO PRACTICE CHIROPRACTIC SHALL APPLY TO APPLICANTS FOR AND HOLDERS OF SPECIAL LIMITED LICENSES TO THE EXTENT THE BOARD CONSIDERS APPROPRIATE, INCLUDING THE BOARD'S AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT ANY INVESTIGATION IT CONSIDERS APPROPRIATE TO VERIFY AN APPLICANT'S CREDENTIALS, MORAL CHARACTER, AND FITNESS TO RECEIVE A LICENSE AND THE BOARD'S AUTHORITY TO TAKE ACTIONS UNDER SECTION 4734.31 of the Revised Code.

(D) THE BOARD SHALL ADOPT ANY RULES IT CONSIDERS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THIS SECTION. ALL RULES ADOPTED UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL BE ADOPTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 119. OF THE REVISED CODE.

Sec. 4734.10 4734.31. (A) The STATE chiropractic examining board may refuse, revoke, or suspend TAKE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS AGAINST AN INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS APPLIED FOR OR HOLDS A LICENSE TO PRACTICE CHIROPRACTIC IN THIS STATE:

(1) REFUSE TO ISSUE, RENEW, RESTORE, OR REINSTATE A LICENSE TO PRACTICE CHIROPRACTIC;

(2) REPRIMAND OR CENSURE A LICENSE HOLDER;

(3) PLACE LIMITS, RESTRICTIONS, OR PROBATIONARY CONDITIONS ON A LICENSE HOLDER'S PRACTICE;

(4) IMPOSE A CIVIL FINE OF NOT MORE THAN FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS PER VIOLATION;

(5) SUSPEND A LICENSE for a limited OR INDEFINITE period, the license of an applicant for licensure to practice chiropractic or of a licensed chiropractor;

(6) REVOKE A LICENSE;

(7) DISCIPLINE OR RESTRICT AN APPLICANT FOR A LICENSE OR A LICENSE HOLDER IN ANY OTHER MANNER.

(B) THE BOARD MAY SPECIFY THAT ANY ACTION IT TAKES UNDER DIVISION (A) OF THIS SECTION IS A PERMANENT ACTION. FAILURE BY AN INDIVIDUAL TO RENEW A LICENSE DOES NOT REMOVE OR LIMIT THE BOARD'S JURISDICTION TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST THE INDIVIDUAL.

(C) THE BOARD MAY TAKE THE ACTIONS SPECIFIED IN DIVISION (A) OF THIS SECTION for any of the following causes REASONS:

(1) Conviction of A PLEA OF GUILTY TO, A JUDICIAL FINDING OF GUILT OF, OR A JUDICIAL FINDING OF ELIGIBILITY FOR TREATMENT IN LIEU OF CONVICTION FOR, a felony or of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude IN ANY JURISDICTION, in either of which cases CASE a certified copy of the court record shall be conclusive evidence, upon receipt of which the board shall revoke or suspend the license of a chiropractor so convicted OF THE CONVICTION;

(2) Any COMMISSION OF AN ACT THAT CONSTITUTES A FELONY IN THIS STATE, REGARDLESS OF THE JURISDICTION IN WHICH THE ACT WAS COMMITTED;

(3) A PLEA OF GUILTY TO, A JUDICIAL FINDING OF GUILT OF, OR A JUDICIAL FINDING OF ELIGIBILITY FOR TREATMENT IN LIEU OF CONVICTION FOR, A MISDEMEANOR INVOLVING MORAL TURPITUDE, AS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD, IN WHICH CASE A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE COURT RECORD SHALL BE CONCLUSIVE EVIDENCE OF THE MATTER;

(4) COMMISSION OF AN ACT INVOLVING MORAL TURPITUDE THAT CONSTITUTES A MISDEMEANOR IN THIS STATE, REGARDLESS OF THE JURISDICTION IN WHICH THE ACT WAS COMMITTED;

(5) A PLEA OF GUILTY TO, A JUDICIAL FINDING OF GUILT OF, OR A JUDICIAL FINDING OF ELIGIBILITY FOR TREATMENT IN LIEU OF CONVICTION FOR, A MISDEMEANOR COMMITTED IN THE COURSE OF PRACTICE, IN WHICH CASE A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE COURT RECORD SHALL BE CONCLUSIVE EVIDENCE OF THE MATTER;

(6) COMMISSION OF AN ACT IN THE COURSE OF PRACTICE THAT CONSTITUTES A MISDEMEANOR IN THIS STATE, REGARDLESS OF THE JURISDICTION IN WHICH THE ACT WAS COMMITTED;

(7) ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT VIOLATION OR ATTEMPTED violation of this chapter OR ANY OF THE RULES ADOPTED UNDER IT GOVERNING THE PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC;

(8) FAILURE TO COOPERATE IN AN INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED BY THE BOARD, INCLUDING FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH A SUBPOENA OR ORDER ISSUED BY THE BOARD OR FAILURE TO ANSWER TRUTHFULLY A QUESTION PRESENTED BY THE BOARD AT A DEPOSITION OR IN WRITTEN INTERROGATORIES, EXCEPT THAT FAILURE TO COOPERATE WITH AN INVESTIGATION SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINE UNDER THIS SECTION IF THE BOARD OR A COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION HAS ISSUED AN ORDER THAT EITHER QUASHES A SUBPOENA OR PERMITS THE INDIVIDUAL TO WITHHOLD THE TESTIMONY OR EVIDENCE IN ISSUE;

(9) ENGAGING IN AN ONGOING PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH A PERSON OR ENTITY THAT VIOLATES ANY PROVISION OF THIS CHAPTER OR THE RULES ADOPTED UNDER IT, UNLESS THE CHIROPRACTOR MAKES A GOOD FAITH EFFORT TO HAVE THE PERSON OR ENTITY COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS;

(10) RETALIATING AGAINST A CHIROPRACTOR FOR THE CHIROPRACTOR'S REPORTING TO THE BOARD OR ANY OTHER AGENCY WITH JURISDICTION ANY VIOLATION OF THE LAW OR FOR COOPERATING WITH THE BOARD OF ANOTHER AGENCY IN THE INVESTIGATION OF ANY VIOLATION OF THE LAW;

(11) AIDING, ABETTING, ASSISTING, COUNSELING, OR CONSPIRING WITH ANY PERSON IN THAT PERSON'S VIOLATION OF ANY PROVISION OF THIS CHAPTER OR THE RULES ADOPTED UNDER IT, INCLUDING THE PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC WITHOUT A LICENSE, OR AIDING, ABETTING, ASSISTING, COUNSELING, OR CONSPIRING WITH ANY PERSON IN THAT PERSON'S UNLICENSED PRACTICE OF ANY OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSION THAT HAS LICENSING REQUIREMENTS;

(12) WITH RESPECT TO A REPORT OR RECORD THAT IS MADE, FILED, OR SIGNED IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC, KNOWINGLY MAKING OR FILING A REPORT OR RECORD THAT IS FALSE, INTENTIONALLY OR NEGLIGENTLY FAILING TO FILE A REPORT OR RECORD REQUIRED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAW OR WILLFULLY IMPEDING OR OBSTRUCTING THE REQUIRED FILING, OR INDUCING ANOTHER PERSON TO ENGAGE IN ANY SUCH ACTS;

(3) Fraud or deceit in procuring admission to practice;

(4)(13) MAKING A FALSE, FRAUDULENT, OR DECEITFUL STATEMENT TO THE BOARD OR ANY AGENT OF THE BOARD;

(14) ATTEMPTING TO SECURE A LICENSE OR TO CORRUPT THE OUTCOME OF AN OFFICIAL BOARD PROCEEDING THROUGH BRIBERY OR ANY OTHER IMPROPER MEANS;

(15) WILLFULLY OBSTRUCTING OR HINDERING THE BOARD OR ANY AGENT OF THE BOARD IN THE DISCHARGE OF THE BOARD'S DUTIES;

(16) Habitually using drugs or intoxicants to the extent of rendering the applicant or chiropractor THAT THE PERSON IS RENDERED unfit for the practice of chiropractic or for gross immorality;

(5) Violation of any rule adopted by the board to govern the practice of chiropractic that is consistent with section 4734.091 of the Revised Code;

(6) Being guilty;

(17) INABILITY TO PRACTICE CHIROPRACTIC ACCORDING TO ACCEPTABLE AND PREVAILING STANDARDS OF CARE BY REASON OF CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY, MENTAL ILLNESS, OR PHYSICAL ILLNESS, INCLUDING CONDITIONS IN WHICH PHYSICAL DETERIORATION HAS ADVERSELY AFFECTED THE PERSON'S COGNITIVE, MOTOR, OR PERCEPTIVE SKILLS AND CONDITIONS IN WHICH A CHIROPRACTOR'S CONTINUED PRACTICE MAY POSE A DANGER TO THE CHIROPRACTOR OR THE PUBLIC;

(18) ANY ACT CONSTITUTING GROSS IMMORALITY RELATIVE TO THE PERSON'S PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC, INCLUDING ACTS INVOLVING SEXUAL ABUSE, SEXUAL MISCONDUCT, OR SEXUAL EXPLOITATION;

(19) EXPLOITING A PATIENT FOR PERSONAL OR FINANCIAL GAIN;

(20) FAILING TO MAINTAIN PROPER, ACCURATE, AND LEGIBLE RECORDS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE DOCUMENTING EACH PATIENT'S CARE, INCLUDING, AS APPROPRIATE, RECORDS OF THE FOLLOWING: DATES OF TREATMENT, SERVICES RENDERED, EXAMINATIONS, TESTS, X-RAY REPORTS, REFERRALS, AND THE DIAGNOSIS OR CLINICAL IMPRESSION AND CLINICAL TREATMENT PLAN PROVIDED TO THE PATIENT;

(21) EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY THE BOARD OR BY LAW, DISCLOSING PATIENT INFORMATION GAINED DURING THE CHIROPRACTOR'S PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH A PATIENT WITHOUT OBTAINING THE PATIENT'S AUTHORIZATION FOR THE DISCLOSURE;

(22) COMMISSION of willful and OR gross malpractice, or willful or gross neglect, in the practice of chiropractic;

(7)(23) FAILING TO PERFORM OR NEGLIGENTLY PERFORMING AN ACT RECOGNIZED BY THE BOARD AS A GENERAL DUTY OR THE EXERCISE OF DUE CARE IN THE PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER INJURY RESULTS TO A PATIENT FROM THE FAILURE TO PERFORM OR NEGLIGENT PERFORMANCE OF THE ACT;

(24) ENGAGING IN ANY CONDUCT OR PRACTICE THAT IMPAIRS OR MAY IMPAIR THE ABILITY TO PRACTICE CHIROPRACTIC SAFELY AND SKILLFULLY;

(25) PRACTICING, OR CLAIMING TO BE CAPABLE OF PRACTICING, BEYOND THE SCOPE OF THE PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC AS ESTABLISHED UNDER THIS CHAPTER AND THE RULES ADOPTED UNDER THIS CHAPTER;

(26) ACCEPTING AND PERFORMING PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES AS A CHIROPRACTOR WHEN NOT QUALIFIED TO PERFORM THOSE RESPONSIBILITIES, IF THE PERSON KNEW OR HAD REASON TO KNOW THAT THE PERSON WAS NOT QUALIFIED TO PERFORM THEM;

(27) DELEGATING ANY OF THE PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF A CHIROPRACTOR TO AN EMPLOYEE OR OTHER INDIVIDUAL WHEN THE DELEGATING CHIROPRACTOR KNOWS OR HAD REASON TO KNOW THAT THE EMPLOYEE OR OTHER INDIVIDUAL IS NOT QUALIFIED BY TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, OR PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE TO PERFORM THE RESPONSIBILITIES;

(28) DELEGATING ANY OF THE PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF A CHIROPRACTOR TO AN EMPLOYEE OR OTHER INDIVIDUAL IN A NEGLIGENT MANNER OR FAILING TO PROVIDE PROPER SUPERVISION OF THE EMPLOYEE OR OTHER INDIVIDUAL TO WHOM THE RESPONSIBILITIES ARE DELEGATED;

(29) FAILING TO REFER A PATIENT TO ANOTHER HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONER FOR CONSULTATION OR TREATMENT WHEN THE CHIROPRACTOR KNOWS OR HAS REASON TO KNOW THAT THE REFERRAL IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE PATIENT;

(30) Obtaining OR ATTEMPTING TO OBTAIN any fee OR OTHER ADVANTAGE by fraud or misrepresentation;

(8)(31) MAKING MISLEADING, DECEPTIVE, FALSE, OR FRAUDULENT REPRESENTATIONS IN THE PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC;

(32) Being guilty of false, fraudulent, or DECEPTIVE, misleading, OR UNPROFESSIONAL advertising or advertising the prices for which chiropractic services are available; OTHER SOLICITATIONS FOR PATIENTS or having professional connection with any individual, firm, or corporation PERSON that advertises contrary to division (A)(8) of this section;

(9) Subject to section 4734.091 of the Revised Code, the violation OR SOLICITS FOR PATIENTS IN SUCH A MANNER;

(33) SOLICITING ANY VICTIM OR RELATIVE OF A VICTIM OF AN ACCIDENT, INCIDENT, OR DISASTER WITHOUT COMPLYING WITH THE RULES PERTAINING TO MAKING SUCH SOLICITATIONS ADOPTED BY THE BOARD UNDER SECTION 4734.162 OF THE REVISED CODE;

(34) OFFERING ANY OPINION OR RECOMMENDATION AS TO THE BILLING, CARE, OR TREATMENT OF A CHIROPRACTIC PATIENT, WHEN THE OPINION OR RECOMMENDATION IS NOT BASED ON GUIDELINES OR OTHER LIMITS RECOGNIZED BY THE BOARD IN RULES ADOPTED UNDER SECTION 4734.162 OF THE REVISED CODE;

(35) VIOLATION of any A provision of the ANY code of ethics of the American chiropractic association or of another national professional organization as determined ESTABLISHED OR ADOPTED by rule of the board. The board shall obtain and keep on file current copies of the codes of ethics of the national organizations. A chiropractor whose certificate is being suspended or revoked shall not be found to have violated a code of ethics of an organization not appropriate to the chiropractor's profession.

(10) Failure of UNDER SECTION 4734.16 of the Revised Code;

(36) FAILING TO MEET the licensing examination REQUIREMENTS FOR RECEIPT OF A LICENSE SPECIFIED UNDER SECTION 4734.20 OF THE REVISED CODE;

(11)(37) ACTIONS TAKEN FOR ANY REASON, OTHER THAN NONPAYMENT OF FEES, BY THE CHIROPRACTIC LICENSING AUTHORITY OF ANOTHER STATE OR COUNTRY;

(38) FAILING TO MAINTAIN CLEAN AND SANITARY CONDITIONS AT THE CLINIC, OFFICE, OR OTHER PLACE IN WHICH CHIROPRACTIC SERVICES ARE PROVIDED;

(39) EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN DIVISION (G) OF THIS SECTION:

(a) Waiving the payment of all or any part of a deductible or copayment that a patient, pursuant to a health insurance or health care policy, contract, or plan that covers the chiropractor's services, otherwise would be required to pay if the waiver is used as an enticement to a patient or group of patients to receive health care services from that provider CHIROPRACTOR;

(12)(b) Advertising that the chiropractor will waive the payment of all or any part of a deductible or copayment that a patient, pursuant to a health insurance or health care policy, contract, or plan that covers the chiropractor's services, otherwise would be required to pay.

(B) For the purpose of investigation of possible violations of this section, the board may administer oaths, order the taking of depositions, issue subpoenas, and compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, accounts, papers, records, documents, and testimony.

(C) Notwithstanding divisions (A)(11) and (12) of this section, sanctions

(D) ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE BOARD UNDER DIVISION (A) OF THIS SECTION SHALL BE TAKEN PURSUANT TO AN ADJUDICATION UNDER CHAPTER 119. of the Revised Code, EXCEPT AS FOLLOWS:

(1) AN APPLICANT IS NOT ENTITLED TO AN ADJUDICATION FOR FAILING TO MEET THE CONDITIONS SPECIFIED UNDER SECTION 4734.20 OF THE REVISED CODE FOR RECEIPT OF A LICENSE THAT INVOLVE THE BOARD'S EXAMINATION ON JURISPRUDENCE OR THE EXAMINATIONS OF THE NATIONAL BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS;

(2) A PERSON IS NOT ENTITLED TO AN ADJUDICATION IF THE PERSON FAILS TO MAKE A TIMELY REQUEST FOR A HEARING, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 119. of the Revised Code;

(3) IN LIEU OF AN ADJUDICATION, THE BOARD MAY ACCEPT THE SURRENDER OF A LICENSE FROM A CHIROPRACTOR;

(4) IN LIEU OF AN ADJUDICATION, THE BOARD MAY ENTER INTO A CONSENT AGREEMENT WITH AN INDIVIDUAL TO RESOLVE AN ALLEGATION OF A VIOLATION OF THIS CHAPTER OR ANY RULE ADOPTED UNDER IT. A CONSENT AGREEMENT, WHEN RATIFIED BY THE BOARD, SHALL CONSTITUTE THE FINDINGS AND ORDER OF THE BOARD WITH RESPECT TO THE MATTER ADDRESSED IN THE AGREEMENT. IF THE BOARD REFUSES TO RATIFY A CONSENT AGREEMENT, THE ADMISSIONS AND FINDINGS CONTAINED IN THE CONSENT AGREEMENT SHALL BE OF NO FORCE OR EFFECT.

(E) WHEN THE BOARD TAKES ANY ACTION THAT INVOLVES A DETERMINATION OF WHETHER A CHIROPRACTOR IS CONFORMING TO APPROPRIATE STANDARDS OF CARE IN THE PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC, THE BOARD MAY RELY ON THE KNOWLEDGE AND DISCRETION OF ITS MEMBERS IN MAKING THE DETERMINATION, NOTWITHSTANDING ANY EXPERT TESTIMONY PRESENTED BY THE CHIROPRACTOR THAT CONTRADICTS THE KNOWLEDGE OR OPINIONS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD.

(F) THE SEALING OF CONVICTION RECORDS BY A COURT SHALL HAVE NO EFFECT ON A PRIOR BOARD ACTION TAKEN UNDER THIS SECTION OR ON THE BOARD'S JURISDICTION TO TAKE ACTION UNDER THIS SECTION IF, BASED ON A PLEA OF GUILTY, A JUDICIAL FINDING OF GUILT, OR A JUDICIAL FINDING OF ELIGIBILITY FOR TREATMENT IN LIEU OF CONVICTION, THE BOARD INITIATED AN INVESTIGATION PRIOR TO THE COURT'S ORDER TO SEAL THE RECORDS. THE BOARD SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO SEAL, DESTROY, REDACT, OR OTHERWISE MODIFY ITS RECORDS TO REFLECT THE COURT'S SEALING OF CONVICTION RECORDS.

(G) ACTIONS shall not be imposed TAKEN PURSUANT TO DIVISION (B)(39) OF THIS SECTION against any licensee CHIROPRACTOR who waives deductibles and copayments as follows:

(1) In compliance with the health benefit plan that expressly allows a practice of that nature. Waiver of the deductibles or copays COPAYMENTS shall be made only with the full knowledge and consent of the plan purchaser, payer, and third-party administrator. Documentation of the consent shall be made available to the board upon request.

(2) For professional services rendered to any other person licensed pursuant to this chapter, to the extent allowed by this chapter and the rules of the board.

Sec. 4734.22 4734.311. On receipt of a notice pursuant to section 2301.373 of the Revised Code, the STATE chiropractic examining board shall comply with that section with respect to a license issued pursuant to this chapter.

Sec. 4734.32. (A)(1) EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN DIVISION (A)(2) OF THIS SECTION, IF FORMAL DISCIPLINARY ACTION IS TAKEN AGAINST A CHIROPRACTOR BY ANY HEALTH CARE FACILITY, INCLUDING A CLINIC, HOSPITAL, OR SIMILAR FACILITY, THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR OR EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE FACILITY SHALL FILE A REPORT WITH THE STATE CHIROPRACTIC BOARD NOT LATER THAN SIXTY DAYS AFTER THE DISCIPLINARY ACTION IS IMPOSED. THE REPORT SHALL INCLUDE THE NAME OF THE INDIVIDUAL, THE ACTION TAKEN BY THE FACILITY, AND A SUMMARY OF THE UNDERLYING FACTS LEADING TO THE ACTION TAKEN. ON REQUEST, THE BOARD SHALL BE PROVIDED CERTIFIED COPIES OF THE PATIENT RECORDS THAT WERE THE BASIS FOR THE FACILITY'S ACTION. PRIOR TO RELEASE TO THE BOARD, THE SUMMARY SHALL BE APPROVED BY THE PEER REVIEW COMMITTEE THAT REVIEWED THE CASE OR BY THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE FACILITY.

THE FILING OF A REPORT WITH THE BOARD, A DECISION NOT TO FILE A REPORT WITH THE BOARD, AN INVESTIGATION BY THE BOARD, OR ANY DISCIPLINARY ACTION TAKEN BY THE BOARD, DOES NOT PRECLUDE A HEALTH CARE FACILITY FROM TAKING DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST A CHIROPRACTOR.

IN THE ABSENCE OF FRAUD OR BAD FAITH, NO INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY THAT PROVIDES PATIENT RECORDS TO THE BOARD SHALL BE LIABLE IN DAMAGES TO ANY PERSON AS A RESULT OF PROVIDING THE RECORDS.

(2) DISCIPLINARY ACTION TAKEN AGAINST A CHIROPRACTOR BY A CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC NEED NOT BE REPORTED TO THE BOARD IN EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING CIRCUMSTANCES:

(a) THE CLINIC TAKES THE DISCIPLINARY ACTION FOR REASONS THAT DO NOT INVOLVE CLINICAL OR PATIENT CARE ISSUES;

(b) THE CLINIC EMPLOYS FEWER THAN FIVE CHIROPRACTORS AND THE DISCIPLINARY ACTION TAKEN DOES NOT RISE ABOVE THE LEVEL OF A WRITTEN REPRIMAND.

(B) A CHIROPRACTOR OR PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OR SOCIETY OF CHIROPRACTORS THAT BELIEVES A VIOLATION OF ANY PROVISION OF THIS CHAPTER OR RULE OF THE BOARD HAS OCCURRED SHALL REPORT TO THE BOARD THE INFORMATION UPON WHICH THE BELIEF IS BASED. THIS DIVISION DOES NOT REQUIRE ANY TREATMENT PROVIDER APPROVED BY THE BOARD UNDER SECTION 4734.40 of the Revised Code OR ANY EMPLOYEE, AGENT, OR REPRESENTATIVE OF SUCH A PROVIDER TO MAKE REPORTS WITH RESPECT TO A CHIROPRACTOR PARTICIPATING IN TREATMENT OR AFTERCARE FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE AS LONG AS THE CHIROPRACTOR MAINTAINS PARTICIPATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 4734.40 of the Revised Code AND THE TREATMENT PROVIDER OR EMPLOYEE, AGENT, OR REPRESENTATIVE OF THE PROVIDER HAS NO REASON TO BELIEVE THAT THE CHIROPRACTOR HAS VIOLATED ANY PROVISION OF THIS CHAPTER OR RULE ADOPTED UNDER IT, OTHER THAN BEING IMPAIRED BY ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR OTHER SUBSTANCES. THIS DIVISION DOES NOT REQUIRE REPORTING BY ANY MEMBER OF AN IMPAIRED PRACTITIONER COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED BY A HEALTH CARE FACILITY OR BY ANY REPRESENTATIVE OR AGENT OF A COMMITTEE OR PROGRAM SPONSORED BY A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OR SOCIETY OF CHIROPRACTORS TO PROVIDE PEER ASSISTANCE TO CHIROPRACTORS WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROBLEMS WITH RESPECT TO A CHIROPRACTOR WHO HAS BEEN REFERRED FOR EXAMINATION TO A TREATMENT PROGRAM APPROVED BY THE BOARD UNDER SECTION 4734.40 of the Revised Code IF THE CHIROPRACTOR COOPERATES WITH THE REFERRAL FOR EXAMINATION AND WITH ANY DETERMINATION THAT THE CHIROPRACTOR SHOULD ENTER TREATMENT AND AS LONG AS THE COMMITTEE MEMBER, REPRESENTATIVE, OR AGENT HAS NO REASON TO BELIEVE THAT THE CHIROPRACTOR HAS CEASED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE TREATMENT PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 4734.40 of the Revised Code OR HAS VIOLATED ANY PROVISION OF THIS CHAPTER OR RULE ADOPTED UNDER IT, OTHER THAN BEING IMPAIRED BY ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR OTHER SUBSTANCES.

(C) ANY PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OR SOCIETY COMPOSED PRIMARILY OF CHIROPRACTORS THAT SUSPENDS OR REVOKES AN INDIVIDUAL'S MEMBERSHIP FOR VIOLATIONS OF PROFESSIONAL ETHICS, OR FOR REASONS OF PROFESSIONAL INCOMPETENCE OR PROFESSIONAL MALPRACTICE, WITHIN SIXTY DAYS AFTER A FINAL DECISION, SHALL REPORT TO THE BOARD, ON FORMS PRESCRIBED AND PROVIDED BY THE BOARD, THE NAME OF THE INDIVIDUAL, THE ACTION TAKEN BY THE PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION, AND A SUMMARY OF THE UNDERLYING FACTS LEADING TO THE ACTION TAKEN.

THE FILING OF A REPORT WITH THE BOARD, A DECISION NOT TO FILE A REPORT WITH THE BOARD, AN INVESTIGATION BY THE BOARD, OR ANY DISCIPLINARY ACTION TAKEN BY THE BOARD, SHALL NOT PRECLUDE A PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION FROM TAKING DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINST A CHIROPRACTOR.

(D) ANY INSURER PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE TO ANY PERSON HOLDING A VALID LICENSE AS A CHIROPRACTOR OR ANY OTHER ENTITY THAT SEEKS TO INDEMNIFY THE PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY OF A CHIROPRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY THE BOARD WITHIN THIRTY DAYS AFTER THE FINAL DISPOSITION OF ANY WRITTEN CLAIM FOR DAMAGES WHERE SUCH DISPOSITION RESULTS IN A PAYMENT EXCEEDING TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS. THE NOTICE SHALL CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

(1) THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE PERSON SUBMITTING THE NOTIFICATION;

(2) THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE INSURED WHO IS THE SUBJECT OF THE CLAIM;

(3) THE NAME OF THE PERSON FILING THE WRITTEN CLAIM;

(4) THE DATE OF FINAL DISPOSITION;

(5) IF APPLICABLE, THE IDENTITY OF THE COURT IN WHICH THE FINAL DISPOSITION OF THE CLAIM TOOK PLACE.

(E) THE BOARD MAY INVESTIGATE POSSIBLE VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTER OR THE RULES ADOPTED UNDER IT THAT ARE BROUGHT TO ITS ATTENTION AS A RESULT OF THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION, EXCEPT THAT THE BOARD SHALL CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION IF A POSSIBLE VIOLATION INVOLVES REPEATED MALPRACTICE. AS USED IN THIS DIVISION, "REPEATED MALPRACTICE" MEANS THREE OR MORE CLAIMS FOR MALPRACTICE WITHIN THE PREVIOUS FIVE-YEAR PERIOD, EACH RESULTING IN A JUDGMENT OR SETTLEMENT IN EXCESS OF TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS IN FAVOR OF THE CLAIMANT, AND EACH INVOLVING TORTIOUS CONDUCT BY THE CHIROPRACTOR.

(F) ALL SUMMARIES, REPORTS, AND RECORDS RECEIVED AND MAINTAINED BY THE BOARD PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION SHALL BE HELD IN CONFIDENCE AND SHALL NOT BE SUBJECT TO DISCOVERY OR INTRODUCTION IN EVIDENCE IN ANY FEDERAL OR STATE CIVIL ACTION INVOLVING A CHIROPRACTOR OR HEALTH CARE FACILITY ARISING OUT OF MATTERS THAT ARE THE SUBJECT OF THE REPORTING REQUIRED BY THIS SECTION. THE BOARD MAY USE THE INFORMATION OBTAINED ONLY AS THE BASIS FOR AN INVESTIGATION, AS EVIDENCE IN A DISCIPLINARY HEARING AGAINST A CHIROPRACTOR, OR IN ANY SUBSEQUENT TRIAL OR APPEAL OF A BOARD ACTION OR ORDER.

THE BOARD MAY DISCLOSE THE SUMMARIES AND REPORTS IT RECEIVES UNDER THIS SECTION ONLY TO HEALTH CARE FACILITY COMMITTEES WITHIN OR OUTSIDE THIS STATE THAT ARE INVOLVED IN CREDENTIALING OR RECREDENTIALING A CHIROPRACTOR OR REVIEWING THE CHIROPRACTOR'S PRIVILEGE TO PRACTICE WITHIN A PARTICULAR FACILITY. THE BOARD SHALL INDICATE WHETHER OR NOT THE INFORMATION HAS BEEN VERIFIED. INFORMATION TRANSMITTED BY THE BOARD SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE SAME CONFIDENTIALITY PROVISIONS AS WHEN MAINTAINED BY THE BOARD.

(G) EXCEPT FOR REPORTS FILED BY AN INDIVIDUAL PURSUANT TO DIVISION (B) OF THIS SECTION, THE BOARD SHALL SEND A COPY OF ANY REPORTS OR SUMMARIES IT RECEIVES PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION TO THE CHIROPRACTOR. THE CHIROPRACTOR SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO FILE A STATEMENT WITH THE BOARD CONCERNING THE CORRECTNESS OR RELEVANCE OF THE INFORMATION. THE STATEMENT SHALL AT ALL TIMES ACCOMPANY THAT PART OF THE RECORD IN CONTENTION.

(H) AN INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY THAT REPORTS TO THE BOARD OR REFERS AN IMPAIRED CHIROPRACTOR TO A TREATMENT PROVIDER APPROVED BY THE BOARD UNDER SECTION 4734.40 of the Revised Code SHALL NOT BE SUBJECT TO SUIT FOR CIVIL DAMAGES AS A RESULT OF THE REPORT, REFERRAL, OR PROVISION OF THE INFORMATION.

(I) IN THE ABSENCE OF FRAUD OR BAD FAITH, A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OR SOCIETY OF CHIROPRACTORS THAT SPONSORS A COMMITTEE OR PROGRAM TO PROVIDE PEER ASSISTANCE TO A CHIROPRACTOR WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROBLEMS, A REPRESENTATIVE OR AGENT OF SUCH A COMMITTEE OR PROGRAM, AND A MEMBER OF THE STATE CHIROPRACTIC BOARD SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE IN DAMAGES TO ANY PERSON BY REASON OF ACTIONS TAKEN TO REFER A CHIROPRACTOR TO A TREATMENT PROVIDER APPROVED UNDER SECTION 4734.40 of the Revised Code FOR EXAMINATION OR TREATMENT.

Sec. 4734.33. IF AN INDIVIDUAL SUBJECT TO AN ACTION BY THE STATE CHIROPRACTIC BOARD PURSUANT TO SECTION 4734.31 OF THE REVISED CODE ELECTS AN ADJUDICATION UNDER CHAPTER 119. OF THE REVISED CODE REGARDING THE ACTION, THE ADJUDICATION ORDER ISSUED BY THE BOARD MAY, IN ADDITION TO IMPOSING THE ACTION, REQUIRE THAT THE INDIVIDUAL PAY AN AMOUNT TO COVER THE REASONABLE COSTS INCURRED BY THE BOARD IN CONDUCTING THE ADJUDICATION AND THE INVESTIGATION LEADING TO THE ADJUDICATION. THE AMOUNT THE INDIVIDUAL MAY BE ORDERED TO PAY MAY NOT EXCEED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS. COSTS THAT MAY BE RECOVERED INCLUDE STAFF SALARIES, ATTORNEY'S FEES, EXPERT WITNESS FEES, AND ANY OTHER REASONABLE EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE BOARD. THE BOARD SHALL SET FORTH THE COSTS IN AN ITEMIZED STATEMENT ATTACHED TO THE ADJUDICATION ORDER. THE INDIVIDUAL SUBJECT TO THE ORDER MAY CONTEST THE REASONABLENESS OF THE COSTS IN THE MANNER SET FORTH IN CHAPTER 119. OF THE REVISED CODE FOR APPEALING AGENCY ORDERS. ALL COSTS COLLECTED UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL BE DEPOSITED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 4734.54 OF THE REVISED CODE.

Sec. 4734.12 4734.34. Before restoring AN INDIVIDUAL SUBJECT TO AN ACTION TAKEN UNDER SECTION 4734.31 OF THE REVISED CODE, OTHER THAN PERMANENT REVOCATION OF A LICENSE, MAY APPLY TO THE STATE CHIROPRACTIC BOARD TO HAVE THE INDIVIDUAL'S LICENSE RESTORED to a good standing a certificate issued under Chapter 4734. of the Revised Code which has been suspended for any cause for more than two years, the chiropractic examining. THE BOARD SHALL CONSIDER THE MORAL CHARACTER AND THE ACTIVITIES OF THE APPLICANT SINCE THE BOARD'S ACTION WAS TAKEN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STANDARDS FOR ISSUANCE OF A LICENSE ESTABLISHED UNDER SECTION 4734.20 OF THE REVISED CODE. THE board may require the applicant to pass an oral and written examination, but under no circumstances shall an applicant take only an oral exam, to determine his present fitness to resume practice.

The authority of the board to impose terms and conditions includes ON RESTORATION OF THE LICENSE BY DOING ANY OF the following:

(A) Requiring the applicant to obtain training and, WHICH MAY INCLUDE REQUIRING THE APPLICANT to pass an examination upon completion of such THE training;

(B) REQUIRING THE APPLICANT TO PASS AN ORAL OR WRITTEN EXAMINATION, OR BOTH, TO DETERMINE FITNESS TO RESUME PRACTICE;

(C) Restricting or limiting the extent, scope, or type of practice of the applicant.

The board shall consider the moral character and the activities of the applicant during the period of suspension or inactivity, in accordance with this chapter.

Sec. 4734.35. (A) AS USED IN THIS SECTION, "PROSECUTOR" HAS THE SAME MEANING AS IN SECTION 2935.01 of the Revised Code.

(B) THE PROSECUTOR IN ANY CASE AGAINST ANY CHIROPRACTOR HOLDING A VALID LICENSE ISSUED UNDER THIS CHAPTER SHALL PROMPTLY NOTIFY THE STATE CHIROPRACTIC BOARD OF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

(1) A PLEA OF GUILTY TO, OR A FINDING OF GUILT BY A JURY OR COURT OF, A FELONY, OR A CASE IN WHICH THE TRIAL COURT ISSUES AN ORDER OF DISMISSAL UPON TECHNICAL OR PROCEDURAL GROUNDS OF A FELONY CHARGE;

(2) A PLEA OF GUILTY TO, OR A FINDING OF GUILT BY A JURY OR COURT OF, A MISDEMEANOR COMMITTED IN THE COURSE OF PRACTICE, OR A CASE IN WHICH THE TRIAL COURT ISSUES AN ORDER OF DISMISSAL UPON TECHNICAL OR PROCEDURAL GROUNDS OF A CHARGE OF A MISDEMEANOR, IF THE ALLEGED ACT WAS COMMITTED IN THE COURSE OF PRACTICE;

(3) A PLEA OF GUILTY TO, OR A FINDING OF GUILT BY A JURY OR COURT OF, A MISDEMEANOR INVOLVING MORAL TURPITUDE, OR A CASE IN WHICH THE TRIAL COURT ISSUES AN ORDER OF DISMISSAL UPON TECHNICAL OR PROCEDURAL GROUNDS OF A CHARGE OF A MISDEMEANOR INVOLVING MORAL TURPITUDE.

(C) THE REPORT SHALL INCLUDE THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE CHIROPRACTOR, THE NATURE OF THE OFFENSE FOR WHICH THE ACTION WAS TAKEN, AND THE CERTIFIED COURT DOCUMENTS RECORDING THE ACTION. THE BOARD MAY PRESCRIBE AND PROVIDE FORMS FOR PROSECUTORS TO MAKE REPORTS UNDER THIS SECTION. THE FORM MAY BE THE SAME AS THE FORM REQUIRED TO BE PROVIDED UNDER SECTION 2929.24 of the Revised Code.

Sec. 4734.36. A CHIROPRACTOR WHO IN THIS STATE PLEADS GUILTY TO OR IS CONVICTED OF AGGRAVATED MURDER, MURDER, VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER, FELONIOUS ASSAULT, KIDNAPPING, RAPE, SEXUAL BATTERY, GROSS SEXUAL IMPOSITION, AGGRAVATED ARSON, AGGRAVATED ROBBERY, OR AGGRAVATED BURGLARY, OR WHO IN ANOTHER JURISDICTION PLEADS GUILTY TO OR IS CONVICTED OF ANY SUBSTANTIALLY EQUIVALENT CRIMINAL OFFENSE, IS AUTOMATICALLY SUSPENDED FROM PRACTICE IN THIS STATE AND THE LICENSE ISSUED UNDER THIS CHAPTER IS AUTOMATICALLY SUSPENDED AS OF THE DATE OF THE GUILTY PLEA OR CONVICTION. CONTINUED PRACTICE AFTER SUSPENSION UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL BE CONSIDERED PRACTICING CHIROPRACTIC WITHOUT A LICENSE. ON RECEIVING NOTICE OR OTHERWISE BECOMING AWARE OF THE CONVICTION, THE STATE CHIROPRACTIC BOARD SHALL NOTIFY THE INDIVIDUAL OF THE SUSPENSION UNDER THIS SECTION BY CERTIFIED MAIL OR IN PERSON IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 119.07 of the Revised Code. IF AN INDIVIDUAL WHOSE LICENSE IS SUSPENDED UNDER THIS SECTION FAILS TO MAKE A TIMELY REQUEST FOR AN ADJUDICATION, THE BOARD SHALL ENTER A FINAL ORDER REVOKING THE INDIVIDUAL'S LICENSE.

Sec. 4734.101 4734.37. If the STATE chiropractic examining board determines that there is clear and convincing evidence that a person who has been granted a certificate LICENSE under this chapter has committed an act that subjects his THE PERSON'S license to board action under section 4734.10 4734.31 of the Revised Code and that the certificate holder's PERSON'S continued practice presents a danger of immediate and serious harm to the public, the board may suspend the certificate LICENSE without a prior hearing. A telephone conference call may be utilized for reviewing the matter and taking the vote.

The board shall issue a written order of suspension by certified mail or in person in accordance with section 119.07 of the Revised Code. The order is not subject to suspension by the court during pendency of any appeal filed under section 119.12 of the Revised Code. If the certificate holder PERSON SUBJECT TO THE SUSPENSION requests an adjudicatory hearing ADJUDICATION by the board, the date set for the hearing ADJUDICATION shall be within fifteen TWENTY days, but not earlier than seven days, after the request, unless otherwise agreed to by both the board and the certificate holder PERSON SUBJECT TO THE SUSPENSION.

Any summary suspension imposed under this section shall remain in effect, unless reversed on appeal, until a final adjudicative order issued by the board pursuant to section 4734.10 4734.31 and Chapter 119. of the Revised Code becomes effective. The board shall issue its final adjudicative order within sixty days after completion of its hearing ADJUDICATION. A failure to issue the order within sixty days shall result in dissolution of the summary suspension order but shall not invalidate any subsequent, final adjudicative order.

Sec. 4734.11 4734.38. If any person who has been granted a certificate LICENSE under Chapter 4734. of the Revised Code THIS CHAPTER is adjudicated incompetent for the purpose of holding the certificate, as provided in section 5122.301 of the Revised Code, his certificate ADJUDGED BY A PROBATE COURT TO BE MENTALLY ILL OR MENTALLY INCOMPETENT, THE PERSON'S LICENSE shall be automatically suspended until such THE person has filed with the STATE chiropractic examining board a certified copy of an adjudication by a probate court of his subsequent restoration BEING RESTORED to competency or has submitted to such THE board proof, satisfactory to the board, that he has OF HAVING been discharged as having a restoration BEING RESTORED to competency in the manner and form provided in section 5122.38 of the Revised Code. The judge of such THE court shall forthwith notify the board of an adjudication of MENTAL ILLNESS OR MENTAL incompetence, and shall note any suspension of a certificate in the margin of the court's record of such certificate.

Sec. 4734.39. (A) FOR PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION, ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO HOLDS A LICENSE ISSUED UNDER THIS CHAPTER, OR APPLIES FOR A LICENSE, SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE GIVEN CONSENT TO SUBMIT TO A MENTAL OR PHYSICAL EXAMINATION WHEN DIRECTED TO DO SO IN WRITING BY THE STATE CHIROPRACTIC BOARD AND TO HAVE WAIVED ALL OBJECTIONS TO THE ADMISSIBILITY OF TESTIMONY OR EXAMINATION REPORTS THAT CONSTITUTE A PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATION.

(B) IN ENFORCING DIVISION (B)(16) OR (17) OF SECTION 4734.31 of the Revised Code, THE BOARD, UPON A SHOWING OF A POSSIBLE VIOLATION, MAY COMPEL ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO HOLDS A LICENSE ISSUED UNDER THIS CHAPTER OR WHO HAS APPLIED FOR A LICENSE PURSUANT TO THIS CHAPTER TO SUBMIT TO A MENTAL OR PHYSICAL EXAMINATION, OR BOTH, AS REQUIRED BY AND AT THE EXPENSE OF THE BOARD. FAILURE OF ANY INDIVIDUAL TO SUBMIT TO A MENTAL OR PHYSICAL EXAMINATION WHEN DIRECTED CONSTITUTES AN ADMISSION OF THE ALLEGATIONS AGAINST THE INDIVIDUAL UNLESS THE FAILURE IS DUE TO CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND THE INDIVIDUAL'S CONTROL, AND A DEFAULT AND FINAL ORDER MAY BE ENTERED WITHOUT THE TAKING OF TESTIMONY OR PRESENTATION OF EVIDENCE. IF THE BOARD FINDS A CHIROPRACTOR UNABLE TO PRACTICE BECAUSE OF THE REASONS SET FORTH IN DIVISION (B)(16) OR (17) OF SECTION 4734.31 of the Revised Code, THE BOARD SHALL REQUIRE THE CHIROPRACTOR TO SUBMIT TO CARE, COUNSELING, OR TREATMENT BY PHYSICIANS OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS APPROVED OR DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD, AS A CONDITION FOR AN INITIAL, CONTINUED, REINSTATED, RESTORED, OR RENEWED LICENSE TO PRACTICE CHIROPRACTIC. A CHIROPRACTOR AFFECTED BY THIS SECTION SHALL BE AFFORDED AN OPPORTUNITY TO DEMONSTRATE TO THE BOARD THE ABILITY TO RESUME PRACTICING IN COMPLIANCE WITH ACCEPTABLE AND PREVAILING STANDARDS OF CARE.

Sec. 4734.40. (A) THE STATE CHIROPRACTIC BOARD MAY ADOPT RULES IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 119. of the Revised Code ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR APPROVING TREATMENT PROVIDERS FOR IMPAIRED CHIROPRACTORS. IF RULES ARE ADOPTED, THE RULES SHALL INCLUDE STANDARDS FOR BOTH INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT TREATMENT. THE RULES SHALL PROVIDE THAT TO BE APPROVED, A TREATMENT PROVIDER MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAKING AN INITIAL EXAMINATION TO DETERMINE THE TYPE OF TREATMENT AN IMPAIRED CHIROPRACTOR REQUIRES AND MUST BE CAPABLE OF ADHERING TO GUIDELINES THE BOARD CONSIDERS APPROPRIATE FOR ASSESSMENT AND REFERRAL OF IMPAIRED CHIROPRACTORS. THE BOARD SHALL REVIEW TREATMENT PROVIDERS ON A REGULAR BASIS AND DESIGNATE THOSE PROVIDERS THAT MEET THE STANDARDS FOR APPROVAL. THE BOARD MAY DENY OR WITHDRAW ITS APPROVAL IF IT FINDS THAT THE TREATMENT PROVIDER BEING REVIEWED DOES NOT MEET OR NO LONGER MEETS THE STANDARDS FOR APPROVAL.

(B) A CHIROPRACTOR WHO ENTERS INTO TREATMENT BY AN APPROVED TREATMENT PROVIDER SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE WAIVED ANY CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS THAT WOULD OTHERWISE PREVENT THE TREATMENT PROVIDER FROM MAKING REPORTS REQUIRED UNDER THIS SECTION.

Sec. 4734.41. (A) AS USED IN THIS SECTION:

(1) "CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY" MEANS EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING:

(a) THE CHRONIC AND HABITUAL USE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO THE EXTENT THAT THE USER NO LONGER CAN CONTROL THE USE OF ALCOHOL OR ENDANGERS THE USER'S HEALTH, SAFETY, OR WELFARE OR THAT OF OTHERS;

(b) THE USE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE AS DEFINED IN SECTION 3719.01 of the Revised Code, A HARMFUL INTOXICANT AS DEFINED IN SECTION 2925.01 of the Revised Code, OR A DANGEROUS DRUG AS DEFINED IN SECTION 4729.01 of the Revised Code, TO THE EXTENT THAT THE USER BECOMES PHYSICALLY OR PSYCHOLOGICALLY DEPENDENT ON THE SUBSTANCE, INTOXICANT, OR DRUG OR ENDANGERS THE USER'S HEALTH, SAFETY, OR WELFARE OR THAT OF OTHERS.

(2) "MENTAL ILLNESS" MEANS A RECOGNIZED PSYCHIATRIC OR PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITION, DISORDER, OR SYNDROME THAT HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED BY A PSYCHIATRIST, PSYCHOLOGIST, PROFESSIONAL CLINICAL COUNSELOR, OR INDEPENDENT SOCIAL WORKER AS A CONDITION, DISORDER, OR SYNDROME THAT MAY POSE A DANGER TO THE PERSON DIAGNOSED OR OTHERS OR MAY PREVENT THE PERSON FROM PRACTICING THE PERSON'S PROFESSION ACCORDING TO ACCEPTABLE AND PREVAILING STANDARDS OF CARE.

(B) THE STATE CHIROPRACTIC BOARD SHALL ESTABLISH A CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY AND MENTAL ILLNESS MONITORING PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO ANY INDIVIDUAL UNDER THE BOARD'S JURISDICTION WHO HAS A CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY OR MENTAL ILLNESS AND MEETS THE BOARD'S ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO AND CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM. THE BOARD SHALL DEVELOP THE PROGRAM AND MAY DESIGNATE A COORDINATOR TO ADMINISTER IT OR ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE PROGRAM TO BE ADMINISTERED BY ANOTHER ENTITY THROUGH A COORDINATOR. THE BOARD SHALL ADOPT RULES IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 119. of the Revised Code THAT ESTABLISH STANDARDS AND PROCEDURE FOR OPERATING THE PROGRAM.

(C) EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN DIVISION (D) OF THIS SECTION, ALL RECORDS OF AN INDIVIDUAL'S PARTICIPATION IN THE MONITORING PROGRAM, INCLUDING MEDICAL RECORDS, CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY RECORDS, AND MENTAL HEALTH RECORDS, SHALL BE CONFIDENTIAL, ARE NOT PUBLIC RECORDS FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECTION 149.43 of the Revised Code, AND ARE NOT SUBJECT TO DISCOVERY BY SUBPOENA OR ADMISSIBLE AS EVIDENCE IN ANY JUDICIAL PROCEEDING. THE PROGRAM COORDINATOR SHALL MAINTAIN ALL RECORDS AS DIRECTED BY THE BOARD.

(D) THE MONITORING PROGRAM'S COORDINATOR MAY DISCLOSE RECORDS OR INFORMATION REGARDING AN INDIVIDUAL'S PROGRESS AND STATUS OF PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM TO THE DISCIPLINARY SECTION OF THE BOARD AND TO ANY PERSON OR GOVERNMENT ENTITY THAT THE PROGRAM PARTICIPANT AUTHORIZES IN WRITING TO BE GIVEN THE RECORDS OR INFORMATION.

IN DISCLOSING RECORDS OR INFORMATION UNDER THIS DIVISION, THE COORDINATOR SHALL NOT INCLUDE ANY RECORD OR INFORMATION THAT IS PROTECTED UNDER SECTION 3793.13 of the Revised Code OR ANY FEDERAL STATUTE OR REGULATION THAT PROVIDES FOR THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF MENTAL HEALTH OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECORDS.

(E) IN THE ABSENCE OF FRAUD OR BAD FAITH, THE MONITORING PROGRAM'S COORDINATOR, THE BOARD AND THE BOARD'S EMPLOYEES AND REPRESENTATIVES ARE NOT LIABLE FOR DAMAGES IN ANY CIVIL ACTION AS A RESULT OF DISCLOSING RECORDS OR INFORMATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH DIVISION (D) OF THIS SECTION. IN THE ABSENCE OF FRAUD OR BAD FAITH, ANY PERSON REPORTING TO THE PROGRAM AN INDIVIDUAL'S CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY OR MENTAL ILLNESS, OR THE PROGRESS OR LACK OF PROGRESS OF THAT INDIVIDUAL WITH REGARD TO TREATMENT, IS NOT LIABLE FOR DAMAGES IN ANY CIVIL ACTION AS A RESULT OF THE REPORT.

(F) THE BOARD MAY ABSTAIN FROM TAKING FORMAL DISCIPLINARY ACTION UNDER SECTION 4734.31 of the Revised Code AGAINST AN INDIVIDUAL BECAUSE OF THE INDIVIDUAL'S CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY OR MENTAL ILLNESS, IF THE INDIVIDUAL MEETS THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION INTO THE MONITORING PROGRAM AND ALL OF THE FOLLOWING OCCUR:

(1) THE INDIVIDUAL ENTERS INTO A MONITORING AGREEMENT WITH THE COORDINATOR OF THE PROGRAM;

(2) THE INDIVIDUAL COMPLIES WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM, AS SPECIFIED IN THE MONITORING AGREEMENT;

(3) THE INDIVIDUAL SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE MONITORING AGREEMENT, INCLUDING THE CONDITION THAT THE INDIVIDUAL ATTAIN THE ABILITY TO PRACTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ACCEPTABLE AND PREVAILING STANDARDS OF CARE APPLICABLE TO THE PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC.

Sec. 4734.42. PURSUANT TO THE STATE CHIROPRACTIC BOARD'S INVESTIGATIVE AUTHORITY ESTABLISHED UNDER THIS CHAPTER, THE BOARD MAY DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A QUALITY INTERVENTION PROGRAM DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE PRACTICE AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS OF CHIROPRACTORS. THE BOARD MAY ADOPT RULES IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 119. of the Revised Code ESTABLISHING STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE QUALITY INTERVENTION PROGRAM.

Sec. 4734.14 4734.45. If any person makes an accusation against any licensee under this section, it shall be reduced to writing, verified by some person familiar with the facts and three copies filed with the secretary of the (A) THE STATE chiropractic examining board. If the board considers the charges made are sufficient, if true, to warrant suspension or revocation of license, it shall proceed with an adjudication hearing under the procedures of Chapter 119. SHALL INVESTIGATE EVIDENCE THAT APPEARS TO SHOW THAT A PERSON HAS VIOLATED ANY PROVISION OF THIS CHAPTER OR THE RULES ADOPTED UNDER IT. ANY PERSON MAY REPORT TO THE BOARD IN WRITING OR BY OTHER MEANS ANY INFORMATION THE PERSON HAS THAT APPEARS TO SHOW A VIOLATION OF ANY PROVISION OF THIS CHAPTER OR THE RULES ADOPTED UNDER IT. IN THE ABSENCE OF BAD FAITH, A PERSON WHO REPORTS TO THE BOARD, COOPERATES IN AN INVESTIGATION, OR TESTIFIES BEFORE THE BOARD IN AN ADJUDICATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR CIVIL DAMAGES AS A RESULT OF REPORTING, COOPERATING, OR PROVIDING TESTIMONY.

(B) INFORMATION RECEIVED BY THE BOARD PURSUANT TO AN INVESTIGATION IS CONFIDENTIAL AND NOT SUBJECT TO DISCOVERY IN ANY CIVIL ACTION, EXCEPT THAT FOR GOOD CAUSE, THE BOARD OR ITS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MAY DISCLOSE OR AUTHORIZE DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION GATHERED PURSUANT TO AN INVESTIGATION.

THE BOARD AND ITS EMPLOYEES MAY SHARE APPROPRIATE INFORMATION IN THE BOARD'S POSSESSION WITH ANY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT, PROSECUTORIAL, OR REGULATORY AGENCY OR ITS OFFICERS OR AGENTS ENGAGING IN AN INVESTIGATION. THE BOARD AND ITS EMPLOYEES MAY COOPERATE IN ANY OTHER MANNER WITH THE AGENCY OR ITS OFFICERS OR AGENTS ENGAGING IN AN INVESTIGATION.

AN AGENCY THAT RECEIVES CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION SHALL COMPLY WITH THE SAME REQUIREMENTS REGARDING CONFIDENTIALITY AS THOSE WITH WHICH THE BOARD MUST COMPLY, NOTWITHSTANDING ANY CONFLICTING PROVISION of the Revised Code OR PROCEDURE OF THE AGENCY THAT APPLIES WHEN THE AGENCY IS DEALING WITH OTHER INFORMATION IN ITS POSSESSION. THE INFORMATION MAY BE ADMITTED INTO EVIDENCE IN A CRIMINAL TRIAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES OF EVIDENCE, OR IN AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING CONDUCTED BY AN AGENCY, BUT THE COURT OR AGENCY SHALL REQUIRE THAT APPROPRIATE MEASURES BE TAKEN TO ENSURE THAT CONFIDENTIALITY IS MAINTAINED WITH RESPECT TO ANY PART OF THE INFORMATION THAT CONTAINS NAMES OR OTHER IDENTIFYING INFORMATION ABOUT PATIENTS, COMPLAINANTS, OR OTHERS WHOSE CONFIDENTIALITY WAS PROTECTED BY THE STATE CHIROPRACTIC BOARD WHEN THE INFORMATION WAS IN THE BOARD'S POSSESSION. MEASURES TO ENSURE CONFIDENTIALITY THAT MAY BE TAKEN BY THE COURT OR AGENCY INCLUDE SEALING ITS RECORDS OR REDACTING SPECIFIC INFORMATION FROM ITS RECORDS.

(C) ALL HEARINGS AND INVESTIGATIONS OF THE BOARD SHALL BE CONSIDERED CIVIL ACTIONS FOR THE PURPOSES OF SECTION 2305.251 of the Revised Code.

Sec. 4734.13 4734.46. Any investigation, inquiry, or hearing, which THE FOLLOWING APPLY TO THE INVESTIGATIONS, INQUIRIES, AND HEARINGS THAT the STATE chiropractic examining board is empowered to hold or undertake:

(A) AN INVESTIGATION, INQUIRY, OR HEARING may be held or undertaken by or before any member of the board, and the finding. A MEMBER WHO ASSISTS IN THE INVESTIGATION OF A CASE SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE IN FURTHER ADJUDICATION OF THE CASE, UNLESS THE MEMBER'S RECUSAL WOULD DEPRIVE THE BOARD OF A QUORUM, IN WHICH CASE THE MEMBER MAY PARTICIPATE.

(B) THE BOARD MAY APPOINT AN EXAMINER WHO IS AN ATTORNEY TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION, INQUIRY, OR HEARING. THE FINDINGS or order of such THE HEARING EXAMINER OR A member WHO HOLDS OR UNDERTAKES AN INVESTIGATION, INQUIRY, OR HEARING shall be deemed to be the FINDINGS OR order of the board when approved and confirmed by it.

(C) WITH RESPECT TO A HEARING CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 119. OF THE REVISED CODE, THE BOARD MAY ADOPT STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR THE ATTORNEYS AND OTHER PERSONS WHO PRACTICE BEFORE IT.

(D) FOLLOWING AN INQUIRY, THE BOARD MAY, IN CASES IT CONSIDERS APPROPRIATE, ISSUE A "LETTER OF ADMONITION" OR A "LETTER OF CAUTION." ISSUANCE OF A LETTER UNDER THIS DIVISION IS NOT AN ACTION TAKEN IN ADDITION TO OR IN LIEU OF TAKING ACTION UNDER SECTION 4734.31 OF THE REVISED CODE AND IS NOT SUBJECT TO AN ADJUDICATION UNDER CHAPTER 119. OF THE REVISED CODE. THE LETTER SHALL NOT BE USED BY AN EMPLOYER, INSURER, OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR GOVERNMENT ENTITY AS THE BASIS OF AN ADVERSE ACTION AGAINST THE RECIPIENT.

Sec. 4734.15 4734.47. (A) The secretary EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR of the STATE chiropractic examining board shall FUNCTION AS THE CHIEF ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OF THE BOARD AND SHALL enforce the laws relating to the practice of chiropractic. If he THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR has knowledge or notice of a violation OF THOSE LAWS, he THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR shall investigate the matter, and, upon OR CAUSE THE MATTER TO BE INVESTIGATED. ON probable cause appearing, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHALL PROSECUTE THE OFFENDER OR CAUSE THE OFFENDER TO BE PROSECUTED. IF THE MATTER INVOLVES A VIOLATION BY AN INDIVIDUAL LICENSED UNDER THIS CHAPTER, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHALL BRING THE MATTER BEFORE THE BOARD. IF THE MATTER INVOLVES A VIOLATION FOR WHICH A PENALTY MAY BE IMPOSED UNDER SECTION 4734.99 OF THE REVISED CODE, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR A PERSON AUTHORIZED BY THE BOARD TO REPRESENT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MAY file a complaint and prosecute the offender. When requested by the secretary, WITH the prosecuting attorney of the proper county. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN DIVISION (B) OF THIS SECTION, THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY shall take charge of and conduct such THE prosecution.

(B) FOR PURPOSES OF ENFORCING THIS CHAPTER, THE BOARD MAY PETITION A COURT OF RECORD TO APPOINT AN ATTORNEY TO ASSIST THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY IN THE PROSECUTION OF OFFENDERS OR TO TAKE CHARGE OF AND CONDUCT THE PROSECUTIONS AS A SPECIAL PROSECUTOR. THE COURT SHALL GRANT THE PETITION IF IT IS IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST. A SPECIAL PROSECUTOR APPOINTED BY THE COURT SHALL BE COMPENSATED BY THE BOARD IN AN AMOUNT APPROVED BY THE BOARD.

IF THE COURT BELIEVES THAT PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE OF THE APPOINTMENT OF A SPECIAL PROSECUTOR COULD ALLOW ONE OR MORE PERSONS TO INTERFERE WITH THE PROSECUTION OR ANY INVESTIGATION RELATED TO THE PROSECUTION, THE COURT MAY SEAL ALL DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO THE APPOINTMENT. SEALED DOCUMENTS SHALL REMAIN SEALED UNTIL THERE IS COURT ACTION ON THE PROSECUTION OR UNTIL THE COURT ORDERS THE DOCUMENTS TO BE OPENED.

Sec. 4734.48. (A) FOR PURPOSES OF ENFORCING THIS CHAPTER, THE STATE CHIROPRACTIC BOARD OR ANY OF ITS MEMBERS, THE BOARD'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND ANY PERSON AUTHORIZED BY THE BOARD TO SERVE AS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPRESENTATIVE MAY DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

(1) SERVE AND EXECUTE ANY PROCESS ISSUED BY ANY COURT REGARDING THE PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC AND SERVE AND EXECUTE ANY PAPERS OR PROCESS ISSUED BY THE BOARD OR ANY OFFICER OR MEMBER OF THE BOARD.

(2) ADMINISTER OATHS, PROPOUND INTERROGATORIES, ORDER THE TAKING OF DEPOSITIONS, COMPEL BY SUBPOENA THAT WITNESSES APPEAR AND TESTIFY, AND COMPEL BY SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM THE PRODUCTION OF BOOKS, ACCOUNTS, PAPERS, RECORDS, DOCUMENTS, OR OTHER TANGIBLE OBJECTS. IF A PERSON FAILS TO COOPERATE IN AN INTERROGATORY OR DEPOSITION OR FAILS TO COMPLY WITH A SUBPOENA OR SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM, THE BOARD MAY APPLY TO THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY FOR AN ORDER COMPELLING THE PERSON TO COOPERATE IN THE INTERROGATORY OR DEPOSITION OR TO COMPLY WITH THE SUBPOENA OR SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM OR, FOR FAILURE TO DO SO, BE HELD IN CONTEMPT OF COURT. THE BOARD SHALL ADOPT RULES IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 119. of the Revised Code ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED IN TAKING THE ACTIONS AUTHORIZED UNDER DIVISION (A)(2) OF THIS SECTION, INCLUDING PROCEDURES REGARDING PAYMENT FOR AND SERVICE OF SUBPOENAS.

(3) ENTER THE CLINIC, OFFICE, PREMISES, ESTABLISHMENT, OR PLACE OF BUSINESS OF ANY CHIROPRACTOR OR ANY CLINIC, OFFICE, PREMISES, ESTABLISHMENT, OR PLACE OF BUSINESS WHERE THE PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC IS CARRIED ON OR WHERE THE BILLING FOR CHIROPRACTIC SERVICES TAKES PLACE. ENTRANCE MAY OCCUR DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS OR AT ANY OTHER REASONABLE TIME. IF ENTRY OR ANY SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION IS REFUSED, THWARTED, OR HINDERED IN ANY OTHER MANNER OR THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CASE OTHERWISE MAKE IT APPROPRIATE, THE BOARD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE MAY BY AFFIDAVIT APPLY FOR, AND ANY JUDGE OF A COURT OF RECORD MAY ISSUE FOR USE WITHIN THE COURT'S TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION, AN ADMINISTRATIVE INSPECTION WARRANT UNDER DIVISION (F) OF SECTION 2933.21 of the Revised Code OR OTHER APPROPRIATE SEARCH WARRANT.

(4) FILE WITH A JUDGE OR CLERK OF A COURT OF RECORD, OR WITH A MAGISTRATE, AN AFFIDAVIT CHARGING A PERSON WITH COMMITTING A VIOLATION OF ANY PROVISION OF THIS CHAPTER OR THE RULES ADOPTED UNDER IT. FOR PURPOSES OF THIS DIVISION, THE PERSON FILING THE AFFIDAVIT IS A PEACE OFFICER WHO IS AUTHORIZED TO FILE AN AFFIDAVIT UNDER SECTION 2935.09 OF THE REVISED CODE.

(5) APPLY FOR ACCESS TO THE COMPUTERIZED DATABASES ADMINISTERED BY THE NATIONAL CRIME INFORMATION CENTER AND THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTOMATED DATA SYSTEM OPERATED PURSUANT TO SECTION 5503.10 OF THE REVISED CODE, AS WELL AS OTHER COMPUTERIZED DATABASES ADMINISTERED FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION ACCESSIBLE TO STATE AGENCIES. THE BOARD AND THE OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ARE HEREBY DESIGNATED TO BE CRIMINAL JUSTICE AGENCIES FOR PURPOSES OF ANY STATE OR FEDERAL LAW REQUIRING, AS A CONDITION OF BEING AUTHORIZED TO APPLY FOR ACCESS TO SUCH DATABASES, THAT AN ENTITY BE RECOGNIZED AS A CRIMINAL JUSTICE AGENCY.

(B) ANY PROCESS, PAPER, OR OTHER DOCUMENT SERVED UNDER THIS CHAPTER BY THE BOARD, A BOARD MEMBER, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OR AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MAY BE SERVED BY PERSONAL SERVICE, RESIDENCE SERVICE, OR CERTIFIED MAIL. SERVICE MAY BE MADE AT THE INTENDED RECIPIENT'S USUAL PLACE OF BUSINESS.

IF ATTEMPTS AT SERVICE BY PERSONAL SERVICE, RESIDENCE SERVICE, OR CERTIFIED MAIL ARE UNSUCCESSFUL, SERVICE MAY BE MADE AS FOLLOWS:

(1) BY ORDINARY MAIL. IF THE PROCESS, PAPER, OR OTHER DOCUMENT THAT IS MAILED IS NOT RETURNED BY THE UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE, SERVICE ON THE INTENDED RECIPIENT IS DEEMED TO HAVE OCCURRED ON THE TENTH DAY AFTER THE MAILING.

(2) BY PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE IN ANY NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCULATION IN THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE INTENDED RECIPIENT'S LAST KNOWN RESIDENTIAL OR BUSINESS ADDRESS IS LOCATED.

Sec. 4734.49. (A) THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY OF THE COUNTY IN WHICH A VIOLATION OF THIS CHAPTER IS COMMITTED OR IS THREATENED TO BE COMMITTED OR IN WHICH THE OFFENDER RESIDES, THE STATE CHIROPRACTIC BOARD, OR ANY OTHER PERSON HAVING KNOWLEDGE OF A PERSON COMMITTING OR THREATENING TO COMMIT A VIOLATION OF THIS CHAPTER MAY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE REVISED CODE GOVERNING INJUNCTIONS, MAINTAIN AN ACTION IN THE NAME OF THIS STATE TO ENJOIN THE PERSON FROM COMMITTING THE VIOLATION BY APPLYING FOR AN INJUNCTION IN ANY COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION. UPON THE FILING OF A VERIFIED PETITION IN COURT, THE COURT SHALL CONDUCT A HEARING ON THE PETITION AND SHALL GIVE THE SAME PREFERENCE TO THIS PROCEEDING AS IS GIVEN ALL PROCEEDINGS UNDER CHAPTER 119. OF THE REVISED CODE, IRRESPECTIVE OF THE POSITION OF THE PROCEEDING ON THE CALENDAR OF THE COURT. IF AN INJUNCTION IS GRANTED, THE COURT MAY AWARD TO THE PERSON OR ENTITY THAT MAINTAINED THE ACTION AMOUNTS TO COVER REASONABLE ATTORNEY'S FEES, INVESTIGATIVE COSTS, AND OTHER COSTS RELATED TO THE INVESTIGATION OR PROSECUTION OF THE CASE. INJUNCTION PROCEEDINGS BROUGHT UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL BE IN ADDITION TO, AND NOT IN LIEU OF, ALL PENALTIES AND OTHER REMEDIES PROVIDED IN THIS CHAPTER.

(B) THE PRACTICE OF CHIROPRACTIC BY ANY PERSON NOT AT THAT TIME HOLDING A VALID AND CURRENT LICENSE ISSUED UNDER THIS CHAPTER IS HEREBY DECLARED TO BE INIMICAL TO THE PUBLIC WELFARE AND TO CONSTITUTE A PUBLIC NUISANCE.

Sec. 4734.50. THIS CHAPTER DOES NOT REQUIRE THE STATE CHIROPRACTIC BOARD TO ACT ON MINOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS CHAPTER OR THE RULES ADOPTED UNDER IT, IF THE VIOLATIONS ARE COMMITTED BY INDIVIDUALS LICENSED UNDER THIS CHAPTER AND THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST IS ADEQUATELY SERVED BY ISSUING A NOTICE OR WARNING TO THE ALLEGED OFFENDER.

Sec. 4734.16 4734.53. All fines collected for violation of section 4734.17 4734.14 OR 4734.161 of the Revised Code, shall be distributed as follows: one half to the STATE chiropractic examining board for deposit into the state treasury to the credit of the occupational licensing and regulatory fund, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 4734.54 of the Revised Code and one half to the treasury of the county or municipal corporation in which the offense was committed.

Sec. 4734.18 4734.54. All moneys received by the STATE chiropractic examining board shall be paid into the state treasury and credited to the occupational licensing and regulatory fund. MONEYS CREDITED TO THE FUND THAT ARE THE RESULT OF FINES COLLECTED UNDER SECTION 4734.53, FINES COLLECTED UNDER SECTION 4734.31, AMOUNTS COLLECTED UNDER SECTION 4734.33, AND AMOUNTS AWARDED UNDER SECTION 4734.49 of the Revised Code SHALL BE USED SOLELY FOR PURPOSES RELATED TO THE BOARD'S ENFORCEMENT OF THIS CHAPTER. MONEYS CREDITED TO THE FUND THAT ARE THE RESULT OF ANY FEE CHARGED UNDER SECTION 4734.21 of the Revised Code SHALL BE USED SOLELY FOR PURPOSES RELATED TO IMPLEMENTING THAT SECTION.

Sec. 4734.21 4734.55. The STATE chiropractic examining board shall provide a duplicate license to a license holder on payment of a fee of ninety FORTY-FIVE dollars.

Upon written request and the payment of a fee of one hundred seventy-five NINETY-FIVE dollars, the board shall provide to any person a list of persons holding licenses to practice chiropractic, AS INDICATED IN ITS REGISTER MAINTAINED PURSUANT TO SECTION 4734.04 of the Revised Code.

The board shall maintain separate lists of the applicants taking each examination conducted under section 4734.05 of the Revised Code and of those who passed each examination. Upon written request and the payment of a fee of twenty-five dollars, the board shall provide to any person a copy of the list of applicants taking an examination or the list of those who passed the examination.

Upon written request from the licensee and the payment of a fee of twenty dollars, the board shall issue certification of licensure information to the person identified by the licensee.

Sec. 4734.20 4734.56. The STATE chiropractic examining board, subject to the approval of the controlling board, may establish fees in excess of the amounts provided by sections 4734.01 to 4734.99 of the Revised Code SPECIFIED IN THIS CHAPTER, provided that such fees do not exceed the amounts permitted by those sections SPECIFIED by more than fifty per cent.

Sec. 4734.99. (A) Whoever violates section 4734.17 4734.14 of the Revised Code is guilty of a misdemeanor FELONY of the second FIFTH degree on a first offense and a felony of the fifth degree on, UNLESS THE OFFENDER PREVIOUSLY HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF OR HAS PLEADED GUILTY TO A VIOLATION OF SECTION 2911.01, 2911.02, 2911.11, 2911.12, 2911.13, 2913.02, 2913.40, 2913.47, 2913.48, 2913.51, 2921.13, 4715.09, 4723.03, 4725.02, 4725.41, 4729.27, 4729.28, 4729.36, 4729.51, 4729.61, 4730.02, 4731.41, 4731.43, 4731.46, 4731.47, 4731.60, 4732.21, 4741.18, 4741.19, 4755.48, 4757.02, 4759.02, 4761.10, OR 4773.02 of the Revised Code OR AN OFFENSE UNDER AN EXISTING OR FORMER LAW OF THIS STATE, ANOTHER STATE, OR THE UNITED STATES THAT IS OR WAS SUBSTANTIALLY EQUIVALENT TO A VIOLATION OF ANY OF THOSE SECTIONS, IN WHICH CASE THE OFFENDER IS GUILTY OF A FELONY OF THE FOURTH DEGREE. FOR each subsequent offense, THE OFFENDER IS GUILTY OF A FELONY OF THE FOURTH DEGREE.

(B) Whoever violates section 4734.23 4734.161 of the Revised Code is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.

(C) WHOEVER VIOLATES DIVISION (A), (B), (C), OR (D) OF SECTION 4734.32 of the Revised Code IS GUILTY OF A MINOR MISDEMEANOR ON A FIRST OFFENSE; ON EACH SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE THE PERSON IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR OF THE FOURTH DEGREE, EXCEPT THAT AN INDIVIDUAL GUILTY OF A SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE SHALL NOT BE SUBJECT TO IMPRISONMENT, BUT TO A FINE ALONE OF UP TO ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR EACH OFFENSE.

Sec. 4755.65. (A) Nothing in sections 4755.61 to 4755.64 of the Revised Code shall be construed to prevent or restrict the practice, services, or activities of any person who:

(1) Is an individual authorized under Chapter 4731. of the Revised Code to practice medicine and surgery, osteopathic medicine and surgery, or podiatry, a dentist licensed under Chapter 4715. of the Revised Code, a chiropractor licensed under Chapter 4734. of the Revised Code, a dietitian licensed under Chapter 4759. of the Revised Code, or a qualified member of any other occupation or profession practicing within the scope of the person's license or profession and who does not claim to the public to be an athletic trainer;

(2) Is employed as an athletic trainer by an agency of the United States government and provides athletic training solely under the direction or control of the agency by which the person is employed;

(3) Is a student in a board-approved athletic training education program leading to a baccalaureate or higher degree from an accredited college or university and is performing duties that are a part of a supervised course of study;

(4) Is a nonresident of this state practicing or offering to practice athletic training, if the nonresident offers athletic training services for not more than ninety calendar days per year or, with board approval, for more than ninety but not more than one hundred eighty calendar days per year and meets either of the following requirements:

(a) The nonresident qualifies for licensure under section 4755.62 of the Revised Code, except for passage of the examination required under division (C)(7) of that section;

(b) The nonresident holds a valid license issued by a state that has licensure requirements considered by the athletic trainers section of the Ohio occupational therapy, physical therapy, and athletic trainers board to be comparable to those of this state.

(5) Provides athletic training only to relatives or in medical emergencies;

(6) Provides gratuitous care to friends or members of the person's family;

(7) Provides only self-care.

(B) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent any person licensed under Chapter 4723. of the Revised Code and whose license is in good standing, any person authorized under Chapter 4731. of the Revised Code to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery and whose certificate to practice is in good standing, any person authorized under Chapter 4731. of the Revised Code to practice podiatry and whose certificate to practice is in good standing, any person licensed and registered under Chapter 4734. of the Revised Code to practice chiropractic and whose license is in good standing, any person licensed as a dietitian under Chapter 4759. of the Revised Code to practice dietetics and whose license is in good standing, any person licensed as a physical therapist under this chapter to practice physical therapy and whose license is in good standing, or any association, corporation, or partnership from advertising, describing, or offering to provide athletic training, or billing for athletic training if the athletic training services are provided by a person licensed under this chapter and practicing within the scope of the person's license, by a person licensed under Chapter 4723. of the Revised Code and practicing within the scope of the person's license, by a person authorized under Chapter 4731. of the Revised Code to practice podiatry, by a person authorized under Chapter 4731. of the Revised Code to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery, by a person licensed under Chapter 4734. of the Revised Code to practice chiropractic, or by a person licensed under Chapter 4759. of the Revised Code to practice dietetics.

(C) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as authorizing a licensed athletic trainer to practice medicine and surgery, osteopathic medicine and surgery, podiatry, or chiropractic.

Sec. 5903.12. (A) As used in this section:

(1) "Continuing education" means continuing education required of a licensee by law and includes, but is not limited to, the continuing education required of licensees under sections 3737.881, 3781.10, 4701.11, 4715.141, 4715.25, 4717.09, 4723.24, 4725.16, 4725.51, 4731.281, 4734.25, 4735.141, 4736.11, 4741.16, 4741.19, 4751.07, 4755.63, 4757.33, 4759.06, 4761.06, and 4763.07 of the Revised Code.

(2) "License" means a license, certificate, permit, or other authorization issued or conferred by a licensing agency under which a licensee may engage in a profession, occupation, or occupational activity.

(3) "Licensee" means a person to whom all of the following apply:

(a) The person has been issued a license by a licensing agency.

(b) The person is a member of the Ohio national guard, the Ohio military reserve, the Ohio naval militia, or a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States.

(c) The person has been called to active duty, whether inside or outside the United States, because of an executive order issued by the president of the United States or an act of congress, for a period in excess of thirty-one days.

(4) "Licensing agency" means any state department, division, board, commission, agency, or other state governmental unit authorized by the Revised Code to issue a license.

(5) "Reporting period" means the period of time during which a licensee must complete the number of hours of continuing education required of the licensee by law.

(B) Each licensing agency, upon receiving an application from one of its licensees that is accompanied by proper documentation certifying that the licensee has been called to active duty as described in division (A)(3)(c) of this section during the current or a prior reporting period and certifying the length of that active duty, shall extend the current reporting period by an amount of time equal to the total number of months that the licensee spent on active duty during the current reporting period. For purposes of this division, any portion of a month served on active duty shall be considered one full month.


Section 2. That existing sections 119.06, 119.12, 121.22, 125.22, 2305.11, 2317.02, 2929.24, 3701.74, 3719.12, 3719.121, 3729.40, 4734.01, 4734.02, 4734.03, 4734.04, 4734.05, 4734.06, 4734.07, 4734.08, 4734.09, 4734.091, 4734.10, 4734.101, 4734.11, 4734.12, 4734.13, 4734.14, 4734.15, 4734.16, 4734.17, 4734.18, 4734.19, 4734.20, 4734.21, 4734.22, 4734.23, 4734.99, 4755.65, and 5903.12 of the Revised Code are hereby repealed.


Section 3. This act shall be known as the Patient Protection and Professional Standards Act of 2000.


Section 4. Wherever the Chiropractic Examining Board or its secretary are referred to in any law, contract, or other document, the reference shall be deemed to refer to the State Chiropractic Board or its executive director, whichever is appropriate. No action or proceeding pending on the effective date of this act is affected by the renaming of the Chiropractic Examining Board and shall be prosecuted or defended in the name of the State Chiropractic Board or its executive director.


Section 5. Section 119.12 of the Revised Code is presented in this act as a composite of the section as amended by both Am. Sub. H.B. 402 and Sub. H.B. 606 of the 122nd General Assembly, with the new language of neither of the acts shown in capital letters. This is in recognition of the principle stated in division (B) of section 1.52 of the Revised Code that such amendments are to be harmonized where not substantively irreconcilable and constitutes a legislative finding that such is the resulting version in effect prior to the effective date of this act.
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