A chiropractor not licensed to practice in Mississippi but
who is licensed and in good standing in any other state, territory, or
jurisdiction of the United States or any other nation or foreign jurisdiction
may engage in the practice of chiropractic if he or she is employed or
designated in his or her professional capacity by a sports or performing arts
entity visiting the State for a specific sports or performing arts event
subject to the following restrictions and rules:
1. The practice of chiropractic subject to
this rule shall be limited to members, coaches, and/or official staff of the
team or event for which that chiropractor is designated. In the event that
services are requested by a specific athlete or performer, the practice of
chiropractic shall be limited to services performed for that individual
only.
2. The practice of
chiropractic as authorized by this rule shall be limited to the designated
venue of the event or designated treatment area for said event. The Board, in
its discretion, may audit, review, or inspect the venue and chiropractic
services rendered.
3. Any
chiropractor practicing under the authority of this Section may utilize only
those practices and procedures that are within the scope of chiropractic
practice in the state of Mississippi as authorized by Sections
73-6-1
through
73-6-34
and the rules and regulations governing chiropractic practice in this
State.
4. A chiropractor practicing
under the authority of this Section may not utilize electrical therapeutic
modalities if he or she does not have at least one hundred and twenty (120)
hours of instruction in their proper utilization as required by Section
73-6-1(3).
5. Any violation of law, rule, or regulation
governing the chiropractic practice provided for pursuant to Sections
73-6-1
through
73-6-34
shall result in the immediate revocation of all such privileges pertaining to
the practice of chiropractic in this State. Such violations may, in the
discretion of the Board, be considered grounds for refusal or sanction of a
license should the person apply for licensure in this State.
