1. (1) A licensed chiropractic physician may provide chiropractic diagnosis and treatment to an animal if the animal has been referred to the chiropractic physician in writing by a licensed veterinarian.

2. (2) “Animal chiropractic diagnosis and treatment” means treatment that includes spinal manipulation of nonhuman vertebrates. The term “animal chiropractic diagnosis and treatment” shall not be construed to allow the following:

   1. (a) use of x-rays,
   2. (b) performing surgery,
   3. (c) dispensing or administering of medications, or
   4. (d) performance of traditional veterinary care.
3. (3) Any chiropractic physician engaged in the practice of animal chiropractic shall maintain complete and accurate records and/or patient files in their office for a minimum of three years.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 684

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 684.112

History

BCE 3-2024, adopt filed 07/29/2024, effective 07/29/2024