SECTION 72.17. Retired Chiropractor

(a) A licensee in good standing may apply for retired status.

(b) A retired chiropractor may continue to practice by providing chiropractic services only to indigents, medically underserved areas, or disaster relief organizations for no compensation.

(c) A licensee applying for retired status shall submit to the Board a sworn statement that the licensee's practice:

(1) does not include services for any compensation; and

(2) complies with Texas Occupations Code Chapter 201 and Board rules.

(d) A retired licensee shall be exempt from the active license fee.

(e) A retired licensee section shall comply with all continuing education requirements of a licensee with an active license.

(f) A retired licensee shall comply with the requirements for an active license before returning to active status.

(g) A retired licensee shall use the term "DC - retired" or similar language to make clear to the public that the retired licensee does not hold an active license.

(h) A retired licensee who violates this section is subject to disciplinary action.

Source Note: The provisions of this §72.17 adopted to be effective June 30, 2020, 45 TexReg 4024