225 ILCS 63/ Naprapathic Practice Act.
(225 ILCS 63/1) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2013) Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Naprapathic Practice Act. (Source: P.A. 87‑1231.) |
(225 ILCS 63/5) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2013) Sec. 5. Objects and purpose. The practice of naprapathy in the State of Illinois is hereby declared to affect the public health, safety, and welfare and to be subject to regulation and control in the public interest. It is further declared to be a matter of public interest and concern that the practice of naprapathy as defined in this Act merit and receive the confidence of the public, and that only qualified persons be authorized to practice naprapathy in the State of Illinois. This Act shall be liberally construed to best carry out these subjects and purposes. (Source: P.A. 87‑1231.) |
(225 ILCS 63/10) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2013) Sec. 10. Definitions. In this Act: "Naprapath" means a person who practices Naprapathy and who has met all requirements as provided in the Act. "Department" means the Department of Professional Regulation. "Director" means the Director of Professional Regulation. "Committee" means the Naprapathic Examining Committee appointed by the Director. "Referral" means the following of guidance or direction to the naprapath given by the licensed physician, dentist, or podiatrist who maintains supervision of the patient. "Documented current and relevant diagnosis" means a diagnosis, substantiated by signature or oral verification of a licensed physician, dentist, or podiatrist, that a patient's condition is such that it may be treated by naprapathy as defined in this Act, which diagnosis shall remain in effect until changed by the licensed physician, dentist, or podiatrist. (Source: P.A. 87‑1231.) |
(225 ILCS 63/15) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2013) Sec. 15. Practice of naprapathy defined; referrals. Naprapathic practice means the evaluation of persons with connective tissue disorders through the use of naprapathic case history and palpation or treatment of persons by the use of connective tissue manipulation, therapeutic and rehabilitative exercise, postural counseling, nutritional counseling, and the use of the effective properties of physical measures of heat, cold, light, water, radiant energy, electricity, sound and air, and assistive devices for the purpose of preventing, correcting, or alleviating a physical disability. Naprapathic practice includes, but is not limited to, the treatment of contractures, muscle spasms, inflammation, scar tissue formation, adhesions, lesions, laxity, hypotonicity, rigidity, structural imbalance, bruising, contusions, muscular atrophy, and partial separation of connective tissue fibers. Naprapathic practice also includes: (a) performance of specialized tests and measurements, (b) administration of specialized treatment procedures, (c) interpretation of referrals from licensed physicians, dentists, and podiatrists, (d) establishment and modification of naprapathic treatment programs, and (e) supervision or teaching of naprapathy. Naprapathic practice does not include radiology, surgery, pharmacology, invasive diagnostic testing, or determination of a differential diagnosis; provided, however, the limitation on determining a differential diagnosis shall not in any manner limit a naprapath licensed under this Act from performing an evaluation authorized under this Act. A naprapath licensed under this Act who is not also licensed as a physical therapist under the Illinois Physical Therapy Act shall not hold himself or herself out as qualified to provide physical therapy or physiotherapy services. Nothing in this Section shall limit a naprapath from employing appropriate naprapathic techniques that he or she is educated and licensed to perform. A naprapath shall refer to a licensed physician, dentist, or podiatrist any patient whose medical condition should, at the time of evaluation or treatment, be determined to be beyond the scope of practice of the naprapath. (Source: P.A. 87‑1231.) |
(225 ILCS 63/16) Sec. 16. (Repealed). (Source: Repealed by P.A. 89‑61, eff. 6‑30‑95.) |
(225 ILCS 63/17) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2013) Sec. 17. Educational and professional qualifications for licensure. A person may be qualified to receive a license as a naprapath if he or she: (1) is at least 18 years of age and of good moral | ||
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(3) has graduated from a curriculum in naprapathy | ||
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(4) has passed an examination approved by the | ||
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(5) has met all other requirements of the Act. The Department has the right and may request a personal interview with an applicant before the Committee to further evaluate a person's qualifications for a license. (Source: P.A. 89‑61, eff. 6‑30‑95.) |
(225 ILCS 63/20) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2013) Sec. 20. Necessity of license. No person shall practice or attempt to practice naprapathy as defined in this Act without a valid license as a naprapath issued by the Department. (Source: P.A. 87‑1231.) |
(225 ILCS 63/25) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2013) Sec. 25. Title and designation of licensed naprapaths. Every person to whom a valid existing license as a naprapath has been issued under this Act shall be designated professionally a "naprapath", and not otherwise, and any licensed naprapath may, in connection with the practice of his profession, use the title or designation of "naprapath", and, if entitled by degree from a college or university recognized by the Department of Professional Regulation, may use the title of "Doctor of Naprapathy" or the abbreviation "D.N.". When the name of the licensed naprapath is used professionally in oral, written, or printed announcements, professional cards, or publications for the information of the public and is preceded by the title "Doctor" or the abbreviation "Dr.", the explanatory designation of "naprapath", "naprapathy", "Doctor of Naprapathy", or the designation "D.N." shall be added immediately following title and name. When the announcement, professional cards, or publication is in writing or in print, the explanatory addition shall be in writing, type, or print not less than 1/2 the size of that used in the name and title. No person other than the holder of a valid existing license under this Act shall use the title and designation of "Doctor of Naprapathy", "D.N.", or "naprapath", either directly or indirectly, in connection with his or her profession or business. A naprapath licensed under this Act shall not hold himself or herself out as a Doctor of Chiropractic unless he or she is licensed as a Doctor of Chiropractic under the Medical Practice Act of 1987 or any successor Act. (Source: P.A. 89‑61, eff. 6‑30‑95.) |
(225 ILCS 63/30) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2013) Sec. 30. Display of license. Every holder of a license under this Act shall display the license in a conspicuous place in the office or offices where the holder practices naprapathy. Every licensee shall, whenever requested, exhibit his or her license to any representative of the Department. (Source: P.A. 89‑61, eff. 6‑30‑95.) |
(225 ILCS 63/33) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2013) Sec. 33. Records of examinations and treatments. Every licensed naprapath shall keep a record of naprapathic examinations and treatments made that shall include the names of persons examined and treated. The record shall be signed by the licensed naprapath and retained by him or her in the office in which the professional service was rendered. The records shall be preserved by the naprapath for a period of 3 years from the date on which the professional service was rendered. A copy of the records shall be provided, upon written request, to the person examined and treated or his or her designee. (Source: P.A. 89‑61, eff. 6‑30‑95.) |
(225 ILCS 63/35) Sec. 35. (Repealed). (Source: Repealed by P.A. 89‑61, eff. 6‑30‑95.) |
(225 ILCS 63/40) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2013) Sec. 40. Permitted activities. This Act does not prohibit any of the following: (a) Any person licensed in this State under any other Act from engaging in the practice for which he or she is licensed. (b) The practice of naprapathy by a person who is employed by the United States government or any business, division, or agency thereof while in the discharge of the employee's official duties. (c) The practice of naprapathy that is included in a program of study by students enrolled in schools of naprapathy or in refresher courses as defined by rule of the Department. (Source: P.A. 89‑61, eff. 6‑30‑95.) |
(225 ILCS 63/45) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2013) Sec. 45. Powers and duties of the Department; rules; reports. The Department shall exercise the powers and duties prescribed by the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois for the administration of licensing Acts and shall exercise any other powers and duties necessary for effectuating the purposes of this Act. The Department may promulgate rules consistent with the provisions of this Act for its administration and enforcement and may prescribe forms which shall be issued in connection with this Act. The rules may include standards and criteria for licensure, and professional conduct and discipline. The Department shall consult with the Committee in promulgating rules. Notice of proposed rulemaking shall be transmitted to the Committee and the Department shall review the Committee's responses and any recommendations made by the Committee. The Department may solicit the advice of the Committee on any matter relating to the administration and enforcement of this Act. Nothing shall limit the ability of the Committee to provide recommendations to the Director regarding any matter affecting the administration of this Act. The Department shall issue quarterly to the Committee a status report of all complaints related to the profession received by the Department. (Source: P.A. 89‑61, eff. 6‑30‑95.) |
(225 ILCS 63/50) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2013) Sec. 50. Naprapathic Examining Committee. The Director shall appoint a Naprapathic Examining Committee to consist of 7 persons who shall be appointed by and shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Director. Five members must hold an active license to engage in the practice of naprapathy in this State, one member shall be a physician licensed to practice medicine in all of its branches in Illinois, and one member must be a member of the public who is not licensed under this Act or a similar Act of another jurisdiction or has no connection with the profession. Neither the public member nor the physician member shall participate in the preparation or administration of the examination of applicants for licensure. Members shall serve 4 year terms and until their successors are appointed and qualified. No member shall be reappointed to the Committee for a term that would cause his or her continuous service on the Committee to be longer than 8 consecutive years. Appointments to fill vacancies shall be made in the same manner as original appointments, for the unexpired portion of the vacated term. Initial terms shall begin upon the effective date of this Act. Committee members in office on that date shall be appointed to specific terms as indicated in this Section. The Committee shall annually elect a chairman and a vice‑chairman who shall preside in the absence of the chairman. The membership of the Committee should reasonably reflect representation from the geographic areas in this State. The Director may terminate the appointment of any member for cause. The Director may give due consideration to all recommendations of the Committee. Without limiting the power of the Department to conduct investigations in any manner, the Committee may recommend to the Director that one or more licensed naprapaths be selected by the Director to conduct or assist in any investigation under this Act. A licensed naprapath so selected may receive remuneration as determined by the Director. (Source: P.A. 92‑655, eff. 7‑16‑02.) |
(225 ILCS 63/55) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2013) Sec. 55. Applications for licenses. Applications for original licenses shall be made to the Department in writing on forms prescribed by the Department and shall be accompanied by the required fee, which shall not be refundable. Any application shall require the information that in the judgment of the Department will enable the Department to pass on the qualifications of the applicant for a license. (Source: P.A. 87‑1231.) |
(225 ILCS 63/57) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2013) Sec. 57. Social Security Number on license application. In addition to any other information required to be contained in the application, every application for an original, renewal, reinstated, or restored license under this Act shall include the applicant's Social Security Number. (Source: P.A. 90‑144, eff. 7‑23‑97.) |
(225 ILCS 63/60) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2013) Sec. 60. Examination of applicants; neglect, failure or refusal to take examination. The Department shall authorize examinations of applicants as naprapaths at such times and places as it may determine. The examination of applicants shall be of a character to give a fair test of the qualifications of the applicant to practice naprapathy. If an applicant neglects, fails, or refuses to take an examination or fails to pass an examination for a license under this Act within 3 years after filing his or her application, the application shall be denied. The applicant, however, may thereafter make a new application for examination accompanied by the required fee, and must furnish proof of meeting qualifications for licensure in effect at the time of new application. An applicant shall have one year from the date of notification of successful completion of all the examination requirements to apply to the Department for a license. If an applicant fails to apply within one year the applicant shall be required to again take and pass the examination. The Department may employ consultants for the purpose of preparing and conducting examinations. (Source: P.A. 89‑61, eff. 6‑30‑95.) |
(225 ILCS 63/65) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2013) Sec. 65. Licensure without examination. Upon application made on or before December 31, 1999, the Department may grant a license as a naprapath, upon review of the application, to an applicant who can document employment as a naprapath and has received remuneration for practicing naprapathy within the period from July 1, 1985 to July 1, 1993, if that person submits an application and pays the necessary fees. The applicant must verify meeting the educational qualifications contained in this Act and shall demonstrate maintenance of clinical skills. This may require a personal appearance before the Examining Committee, successful completion of the licensing examination, or documentation of attendance at relevant clinical education programs within the past 10 years. (Source: P.A. 91‑419, eff. 8‑6‑99.) |
(225 ILCS 63/70) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2013) Sec. 70. Renewal, reinstatement or restoration of licenses; military service. The expiration date and renewal period for each license issued under this Act shall be set by rule. All renewal applicants shall provide proof of having met the requirements of continuing education set forth in the rules of the Department. The Department shall, by rule, provide for an orderly process for the reinstatement of licenses that have not been renewed due to failure to meet the continuing education requirements. The continuing education requirements may be waived in cases of extreme hardship as defined by rules of the Department. Any naprapath who has permitted his or her license to expire or who has had his or her license on inactive status may have his or her license restored by making application to the Department and filing proof acceptable to the Department of fitness to have the license restored and by paying the required fees. Proof of fitness may include evidence certifying to active lawful practice in another jurisdiction. The Department shall determine, by an evaluation program established by rule, fitness for restoration of the license and shall establish procedures and requirements for restoration. Any naprapath whose license expired while he or she was (i) in federal service on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States or the State Militia called into service or training or (ii) in training or education under the supervision of the United States preliminary to induction into the military service, however, may have his or her license restored without paying any lapsed renewal fees if within 2 years after honorable termination of service, training, or education, he or she furnishes the Department with satisfactory evidence to the effect that he or she has been so engaged and that his or her service, training, or education has been so terminated. (Source: P.A. 87‑1231.) |
(225 ILCS 63/75) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2013) Sec. 75. Inactive status. Any naprapath who notifies the Department in writing on forms prescribed by the Department may elect to place his or her license on an inactive status and shall be excused from payment of renewal fees until he or she notifies the Department in writing of intent to restore his or her license. Any naprapath requesting restoration from inactive status shall be required to pay the current renewal fee and shall be required to restore his or her license, as provided by rule of the Department. Any naprapath whose license is on inactive status shall not practice naprapathy in the State of Illinois. Any licensee who shall practice while his or her license is lapsed or on inactive status shall be considered to be practicing without a license which shall be grounds for discipline under subsection (a) of Section 110 of this Act. (Source: P.A. 87‑1231.) |
(225 ILCS 63/80) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2013) Sec. 80. Endorsement. The Department may, in its discretion, license as a naprapath, without examination, an applicant who is so licensed under the laws of another state, territory or jurisdiction, if the requirements for licensure in the jurisdiction in which the applicant was licensed were, at the date of licensure, substantially equivalent to the requirements then in force in this State; or if the applicant possesses individual qualifications and skills that demonstrate substantial equivalence to current Illinois requirements. Applicants have 3 years from the date of application to complete the application process. If the process has not been completed in 3 years, the application shall be denied, the fee forfeited, and the applicant must reapply and meet the requirements in effect at the time of reapplication. (Source: P.A. 89‑61, eff. 6‑30‑95.) |
(225 ILCS 63/85) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2013) Sec. 85. Fees. (a) The Department shall provide by rule for a schedule of fees for the administration and enforcement of this Act, including but not limited to original licensure, renewal, and restoration. The fees shall be nonrefundable. All fees collected under this Act shall be deposited into the General Professions Dedicated Fund and shall be appropriated to the Department for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department in the administration of this Act. (b) An applicant for the examination shall be required to pay, either to the Department or to the designated testing service, a fee covering the cost of initial screening to determine an applicant's eligibility and providing the examination. Failure to appear for the examination on the scheduled date, at the time and place specified, after the applicant's application for examination has been received and acknowledged by the Department or the designated testing service, shall result in the forfeiture of the examination fee. (Source: P.A. 92‑655, eff. 7‑16‑02.) |
(225 ILCS 63/95) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2013) Sec. 95. Roster. The Department shall maintain a roster of the names and addresses of all licensees and of all persons whose licenses have been suspended or revoked. This roster shall be available upon written request and payment of the required fee. (Source: P.A. 87‑1231.) |
(225 ILCS 63/100) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2013) Sec. 100. Advertising. (a) Any person licensed under this Act may advertise the availability of professional services in the public media or on the premises where professional services are rendered if the advertising is truthful and not misleading and is in conformity with any rules promulgated by the Department. (b) A licensee shall include in every advertisement for services regulated under this Act his or her title as it appears on the license or the initials authorized under this Act. (Source: P.A. 91‑310, eff. 1‑1‑00.) |
(225 ILCS 63/105) (Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2013) Sec. 105. Professional service corporations. Nothing in this Act shall restrict registrants from forming professional service corporations under the provisions of the Professional Service Corporation Act. (Source: P.A. 89‑61, eff. 6‑30‑95.) |
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