# Alaska Stat. § 08.20.100: License to practice chiropractic

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.20_S08.20.100

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 08.20.100
- **Heading:** License to practice chiropractic
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AK Code / Title 8 / Chapter 08.20 / Section 08.20.100

## Text

(a) A person may not practice chiropractic or use chiropractic core methodology in the state without a license.

(b) A person licensed under this chapter may (1) analyze, diagnose, or treat the chiropractic condition of a patient by chiropractic core methodology or by ancillary methodology;

(2) accept referrals for treatment by chiropractic core methodology or by ancillary methodology;

(3) consult on chiropractic matters;

(4) refer patients to other health care professionals;

(5) perform, within the scope of chiropractic practice, physical examinations of children for school physical examinations and preparticipation physical examinations for sports and school activities;

(6) sign (A) reports for excuses from employment and from attendance at school or participation in sports activities; and

(B) authorizations for sick leave;

(7) perform preemployment and workplace health examinations;

(8) provide disability and physical impairment ratings;

(9) provide retirement health and disability authorizations and recommendations;

(10) employ nationally certified chiropractic clinical assistants; and

(11) employ chiropractic interns and chiropractic preceptors.

(c) A person licensed under this chapter is not authorized to sign affidavits exempting school children from immunization requirements under AS 14.30.125 or to administer or interpret the results of infectious disease tests required by statute or regulation.

(d) This section does not apply to a chiropractic intern who is acting within the scope of practice authorized by the board and is under the personal supervision of a licensed chiropractor.

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Stat. § 08.20.010 Creation and membership of Board of Chiropractic Examiners.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.20_S08.20.010.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.20.020 Members of board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.20_S08.20.020.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.20.025 Removal of board members.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.20_S08.20.025.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.20.040 Organization of board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.20_S08.20.040.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.20.050 Power of officers to administer oaths and take testimony.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.20_S08.20.050.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.20.055 Board regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.20_S08.20.055.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.20.060 Seal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.20_S08.20.060.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.20.090 Quorum of board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.20_S08.20.090.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.20.100 License to practice chiropractic.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.20_S08.20.100.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.20.110 Application for license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.20_S08.20.110.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.20.120 Qualifications for license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.20_S08.20.120.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.20.130 Examinations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.20_S08.20.130.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.20.141 Licensure by credentials.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.20_S08.20.141.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 08.20.155 Professional designation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T8_C08.20_S08.20.155.md)

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