As used in this article:

1. (1) "Chiropractic" means the diagnosis and analysis of any interference with normal nerve transmission and expression, the procedure preparatory to and complementary to the correction thereof by an adjustment of the articulations of the vertebral column, its immediate articulation, and includes other incidental means of adjustments of the spinal column and the practice of drugless therapeutics. However, chiropractic does not include any of the following:

   1. (A) Prescription or administration of legend drugs or other controlled substances.
   2. (B) Performing of incisive surgery or internal or external cauterization.
   3. (C) Penetration of the skin with a needle or other instrument for any purpose except for the purpose of blood analysis.
   4. (D) Use of colonic irrigations, plasmatics, ionizing radiation therapy, or radionics.
   5. (E) Conducting invasive diagnostic tests or analysis of body fluids except for urinalysis.
   6. (F) The taking of x-rays of any organ other than the vertebral column and extremities.
   7. (G) The treatment or attempt to treat infectious diseases, endocrine disorders, or atypical or abnormal histology.
2. (2) "Chiropractor" means any person who is qualified under this chapter to practice the science of chiropractic.
3. (3) "Board" means the board of chiropractic examiners under section 1.5 of this chapter.

4. (4) "Agency" refers to the Indiana professional licensing agency under IC 25-1-5 .

   Formerly: Acts 1955, c.42, s.1. As amended by Acts 1981, P.L.222, SEC.74; P.L.169-1985, SEC.33; P.L.1-2006, SEC.427.