# Minn. Stat. § 148.09: INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P144_159_C148_S148.09

## Section

- **Citation:** Minn. Stat. § 148.09
- **Heading:** INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION
- **Jurisdiction:** Minnesota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MN Code / Part 144_159 / Chapter 148 / Section 148.09

## Text

A doctor of chiropractic conducting a physical examination of a patient or a review of records by a doctor of chiropractic, for the purpose of generating a report or opinion to aid a reparation obligor under chapter 65B in making a determination regarding the condition or further treatment of the patient, shall meet the following requirements:

(1) the doctor of chiropractic must either be an instructor at an accredited school of chiropractic or have devoted not less than 50 percent of practice time to direct patient care during the two years immediately preceding the examination;

(2) the doctor of chiropractic must have completed any annual continuing education requirements for chiropractors prescribed by the Board of Chiropractic Examiners;

(3) the doctor of chiropractic must not accept a fee of more than $500 for each independent exam conducted; and

(4) the doctor of chiropractic must register with the Board of Chiropractic Examiners as an independent examiner and adhere to all rules governing the practice of chiropractic.

## Nearby sections

- [Minn. Stat. § 148.01 § 148.01 CHIROPRACTIC.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P144_159_C148_S148.01.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 148.02 § 148.02 CHIROPRACTORS; STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P144_159_C148_S148.02.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 148.03 § 148.03 APPOINTMENT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P144_159_C148_S148.03.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 148.04 § 148.04 PROCEDURE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P144_159_C148_S148.04.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 148.05 § 148.05 LICENSE AND FEE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P144_159_C148_S148.05.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 148.06 § 148.06 APPLICATION; EXAMINATION; LICENSE; FEE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P144_159_C148_S148.06.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 148.07 § 148.07 RENEWAL FEES; EXPENSES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P144_159_C148_S148.07.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 148.08 § 148.08 RULES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P144_159_C148_S148.08.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 148.09 § 148.09 INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P144_159_C148_S148.09.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 148.10 § 148.10 LICENSES REVOKED; NEW LICENSES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P144_159_C148_S148.10.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 148.031 § 148.031 CONTINUING EDUCATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P144_159_C148_S148.031.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 148.032 § 148.032 REGISTRATION IN ANIMAL CHIROPRACTIC DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P144_159_C148_S148.032.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 148.033 § 148.033 ANIMAL CHIROPRACTIC CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P144_159_C148_S148.033.md)
- [Minn. Stat. § 148.035 § 148.035 SEPARATE TREATMENT ROOM REQUIRED.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_P144_159_C148_S148.035.md)

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