# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 3. Chiropractors

### Subtitle 4. Miscellaneous

#### Section 3-401

(a) The Board shall adopt rules and regulations to establish standards for advertising or soliciting by chiropractors.

(b) For purposes of this section, notices mailed to patients to inform them of times for periodic examinations are not advertising or soliciting.

#### Section 3-403

The provisions of Sec. 13-402 of this article do not prohibit a chiropractor who is licensed to practice chiropractic with the right to practice physical therapy from representing that the licensee holds that license.

#### Section 3-404

A licensed chiropractor may delegate duties to an assistant to the extent permitted by the rules and regulations of the Board if the assigned duties do not require the professional skill and judgment of a licensed chiropractor. The rules and regulations shall also establish qualifications for the position of chiropractic assistant.

#### Section 3-405

A licensed chiropractor shall have the immunity from liability described under Sec. 5-636 of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article for reviewing the fees or charges for services of another licensed chiropractor in this or any other state.

#### Section 3-406

(a) In this section, "chiropractor rehabilitation committee" means a committee that:

  (1) Is defined in subsection (b) of this section; and

  (2) Performs any of the functions listed in subsection (d) of this section.

(b) For purposes of this section, a chiropractor rehabilitation committee is a committee of the Board or a committee of the Maryland Chiropractic Association that:

  (1) Is recognized by the Board; and

  (2) Includes but is not limited to chiropractors.

(c) A rehabilitation committee of the Board or recognized by the Board may function:

  (1) Solely for the Board; or

  (2) Jointly with a rehabilitation committee representing another board or boards.

(d) For purposes of this section, a chiropractor rehabilitation committee evaluates and provides assistance to any chiropractor, chiropractic assistant, and any other individual regulated by the Board in need of treatment and rehabilitation for alcoholism, drug abuse, chemical dependency, or other physical, emotional, or mental condition.

(e)

  (1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the proceedings, records, and files of the chiropractor rehabilitation committee are not discoverable and are not admissible in evidence in any civil action arising out of matters that are being or have been reviewed and evaluated by the chiropractor rehabilitation committee.

  (2) Paragraph (1) of this subsection does not apply to any record or document that is considered by the chiropractor rehabilitation committee and that otherwise would be subject to discovery or introduction into evidence in any arbitration or civil proceeding.

  (3) For purposes of this subsection, civil action does not include a proceeding before the Board or judicial review of a proceeding before the Board.

(f) A person who acts in good faith and within the scope of jurisdiction of a chiropractor rehabilitation committee is not civilly liable for any action as a member of the chiropractor rehabilitation committee or for giving information to, participating in, or contributing to the function of the chiropractor rehabilitation committee.

#### Section 3-407

A licensed chiropractor may use a trade name in connection with the practice of chiropractic provided that:

(1) The use of the trade name is not deceptive or misleading;

(2) The advertisement in which the trade name appears includes the name of the licensed chiropractor or the name of the business entity providing the chiropractic services being advertised as long as the advertisement includes the name of a licensed chiropractor;

(3) The name of the licensed chiropractor providing chiropractic services appears on the billing invoices, stationery, and on any receipt given to a patient; and

(4) Treatment records are maintained that clearly identify the licensed chiropractor who has performed the chiropractic service for the patient.

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Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)