Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 811 - BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS
Division 35 - CODE OF ETHICS
Section 811-035-0000 - Preamble and Application of Rules
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
(1) In order to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Oregon and to establish and maintain a minimum standard of clinical competence, integrity, and practice, the rules found within OAR Chapter 811 are binding on every person holding a license to practice chiropractic and those holding a certificate as a certified chiropractic assistant in this state.
(2) The rules as promulgated herein are an exercise of the authority vested in the Board by acts of the legislature.
(3) All persons licensed or certified under ORS 684 are charged with having knowledge of the existence of these rules, must be deemed to be familiar with their provisions, and to understand them. Such knowledge must encompass the understanding that the practice of chiropractic is a privilege and not a right.
(4) OAR 811-035-0001 through 811-035-0036 may be used as criteria by the Board in matters pertaining to the initial licensing, revocation, or suspension of licenses or certificates issued by the Board under ORS 684.040 to ORS 684.105, or the discipline of any licensee or certificate holder.
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 684
