Waiver of educational requirements; examination

Sec. 4. Applicants who are and have been residents of the state of Indiana and who have practiced chiropractic in the state of Indiana for at least one (1) year immediately prior to December 1, 1954, shall be exempted from the educational requirements as provided by this chapter: provided, that application for a license and examination shall be made within sixty (60) days after March 4, 1955. All such applicants shall be given an examination in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, to determine their ability to practice chiropractic. Such applicants shall not be discriminated against by the board for their participation in any legal proceedings brought under the provisions of the former Indiana Medical Practice Act, (Acts 1897, c.169, as amended) where the primary issue was the practicing of chiropractic, as defined in this chapter, without having a license to practice medicine. Such applications shall be accompanied by the affidavits of two (2) freeholders stating therein that the applicant has practiced chiropractic in this state for a period of at least one (1) year prior to December 1, 1954.

Formerly: Acts 1955, c.42, s.4. As amended by Acts 1982, P.L.154, SEC.37.