# ORS § 684.015: 684.015 Prohibited practices

> Oregon · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T52_C684_S684.015

## Section

- **Citation:** ORS § 684.015
- **Heading:** 684.015 Prohibited practices
- **Jurisdiction:** Oregon
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** OR Code / Title 52 / Chapter 684 / Section 684.015

## Text

(1) Without first complying with the provisions of this chapter, no person shall:

(a) Practice or attempt to practice chiropractic.

(b) Buy, sell or fraudulently obtain a diploma or license to practice chiropractic, whether recorded or not.

(c) Use the title “Chiropractic,” “D.C.,” “Chiropractor,” “Chiropractic D.C.,” or “Ph.C.,” or any word or title to induce belief that the person is engaged in the practice of chiropractic.

(d) Place upon any door a sign for the purpose of displaying any of the titles mentioned in paragraph (c) of this subsection.

(2) The display of such titles or any of them fraudulently obtained is prima facie evidence that such person is fraudulently engaged in the practice of chiropractic and subject to this chapter.

(3) No person practicing under this chapter shall administer or write prescriptions for, or dispense drugs, practice optometry or naturopathic medicine or do major surgery. [Formerly 684.110]

Source: Section 684.015 — Prohibited practices , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors684.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

## Nearby sections

- [ORS § 684.010 684.010 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T52_C684_S684.010.md)
- [ORS § 684.015 684.015 Prohibited practices](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T52_C684_S684.015.md)
- [ORS § 684.020 684.020 License required to practice chiropractic](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T52_C684_S684.020.md)
- [ORS § 684.025 684.025 Application of chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T52_C684_S684.025.md)
- [ORS § 684.030 684.030 Application of public health laws](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T52_C684_S684.030.md)
- [ORS § 684.035 684.035 Chapter not applicable to other methods of healing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T52_C684_S684.035.md)
- [ORS § 684.040 684.040 Application for license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T52_C684_S684.040.md)
- [ORS § 684.050 684.050 Examination](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T52_C684_S684.050.md)
- [ORS § 684.052 684.052 Use of nationally administered test](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T52_C684_S684.052.md)
- [ORS § 684.054 684.054 Issuing license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T52_C684_S684.054.md)
- [ORS § 684.060 684.060 Reciprocity](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T52_C684_S684.060.md)
- [ORS § 684.090 684.090 Annual registration](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T52_C684_S684.090.md)
- [ORS § 684.092 684.092 Completion of continuing education and pain management program required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T52_C684_S684.092.md)
- [ORS § 684.094 684.094 Procedure for approving continuing education courses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T52_C684_S684.094.md)

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