37-12-302. Applications -- qualifications -- fees. (1) A person wishing to practice chiropractic in this state shall make application to the department, on the form and in the manner prescribed by the board, at least 21 days prior to a meeting of the board. Each applicant must be a graduate of or expect to graduate within 90 days prior to the next licensing examination administered by the board from a college of chiropractic approved by the board, in which the applicant has attended a course of study of 4 school years of not less than 9 months each. The applicant shall present evidence showing proof of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Application must be made in writing, must be sworn to by an officer authorized to administer oaths, and must recite the history of applicant's educational qualifications, how long the applicant has studied chiropractic, of what school or college the applicant is a graduate, and the length of time the applicant has been engaged in practice. The application must be accompanied with copies of diplomas and certificates and satisfactory evidence of good character and reputation.
     (2) The applicant shall pay to the department a license fee prescribed by the board. A fee must also be paid for a subsequent examination and application.
     (3) A person who is licensed in another state or who previously graduated from or was enrolled in a chiropractic college accredited by the council on chiropractic education on or before October 1, 1995, is exempt from the bachelor's degree requirement.

     History: En. initiative measure, Nov. 1918; effective under governor's proclamation, Dec. 28, 1918; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 224, L. 1919; re-en. Sec. 3142, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 129, L. 1933; re-en. Sec. 3142, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 123, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 178, L. 1955; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 188, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 49, Ch. 350, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 432, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 66-505; amd. Sec. 28, Ch. 345, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 203, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 168, L. 1995.