The bill amends various provisions related to chiropractic practices and the Department of Health in Minnesota, introducing new definitions and regulations for chiropractic services, acupuncture, and the reinstatement of licenses. It establishes terms such as "abnormal articulation" and "animal chiropractic diagnosis and treatment," while outlining guidelines for therapeutic services performed within a chiropractic context. The bill also details the process for reinstating licenses that have been terminated due to non-renewal or failure to meet continuing education requirements, including specific application criteria and conditions for reinstatement. Additionally, it introduces provisions for voluntarily retiring a chiropractic license, specifying application requirements and grounds for denial.

Furthermore, the bill modifies existing statutes to enhance the regulatory framework governing chiropractic practices, including the introduction of a new section for reinstating voluntarily retired licenses. It mandates that chiropractors must meet certain conditions, such as completing continuing education and passing relevant examinations, to reinstate their licenses. The bill also addresses changes in ownership and business structure for licensed entities, requiring new applications and establishing fee structures. Overall, the legislation aims to streamline the licensing and reinstatement processes while ensuring compliance with professional standards and enhancing consumer protection in health care services.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 13.7191, 60D.15, 60D.21, 60D.23, 62D.221
1st Engrossment: 148.01, 148.09, 148.10, 148.102, 148.105, 151.065, 151.14, 151.19, 214.41, 151.13, 62D.02, 62D.08, 62D.09, 62D.124, 62J.17, 62J.2930, 62J.497, 62J.536, 62K.02, 62K.03, 62K.075, 62K.105, 62K.14, 62M.07, 62Q.46, 144.059, 144.293, 144.551, 145.56, 145.561, 145.882, 145A.04, 148.517, 148.5191, 256B.057, 256B.0625, 256L.05, 256L.06, 245D.04, 245I.04, 245I.08, 256B.0624, 256B.0943, 256B.0946, 256B.0947, 245.991, 245.992, 256D.05, 256D.06, 256D.54, 256I.04, 256K.46, 245C.02, 245C.03, 245C.04, 245C.15, 609.21, 245C.24, 245D.10, 142A.43, 142B.10, 259.83, 260.67, 260C.190, 260C.212, 260E.02, 62V.05, 62V.13, 142G.18, 144E.123, 151.01, 151.555