naturopathic physicians; board; investigations; scope

Changed the regulated profession from naturopathic physicians to chiropractors, including changing the board name and scope of practice.

Added comprehensive definitions for chiropractic terms including 'chiropractic assistant', 'doctor of chiropractic', and 'physical medicine modalities'.

Added new unprofessional conduct provisions including financial interest disclosure, patient record retention requirements, and prohibitions on sexual contact with patients.

Added mandatory annual training on conflict of interest, open meetings law, and board authority for all board members and employees.

Added requirement for board to maintain a discipline matrix showing past disciplinary actions to ensure consistent treatment of licensees.

Increased application fee from unspecified amount to maximum of $325 and renewal fee to maximum of $225.

Added requirement for business entities to register with the board and establish written protocols for medical record storage and transfer.

Added requirement for board to issue advisory letters for minor violations and expanded disciplinary options including cease and desist orders.

Added requirements for the board to refer criminal complaints to law enforcement within two business days and to develop policies for psychosexual evaluations.

Added civil penalties for business entities failing to notify the board of changes and made unregistered practice a class 6 felony.