- (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.