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    Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners

    Also known as:
    Chiropractic Examiners Board
    State Board of Chiropractic Examiners
    Active dates:1919-
    Authority:
    Minn. Stat. 148.02
    1919 Minn. Laws Chap. 64 Sec. 1
    Rule(s):
    Minn. Rules Chap. 2500
    Function:

    Examines, licenses, and regulates chiropractors in Minnesota; handles complaints; approves continuing education programs; registers professional corporations.

    History:

    The State Board of Chiropractic Examiners was established in 1919 (Laws 1919 Chap. 64) and consisted of five chiropractors appointed by the governor serving five-year staggered terms. In 1973 two public members were added, increasing the membership to seven (Laws 1973 Chap. 638). The term of office was reduced to four years in 1976 (Laws 1976 Chap. 222). The board regulates chiropractors through educational requirements, examinations, and annually renewable licenses; certain requirements are specified by statute. It is also empowered to hold hearings on chiropractors' qualifications or conduct (Minn. Stat. 148.06, 148.10).
    Membership:

    As of 2011, 7 members (5 chiropractors, 2 public members); appointed by governor; 4-year terms.

    Entries for this agency in the Annual Compilation and Statistical Report of Multi-Member Agencies Report: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978.

    Note: This report provides membership details as well as meeting information and a summary of the group's activities.

    Internet resource:
    Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners
    Minnesota Management & Budget Agency Profile
    Reports:
    Minnesota Health Licensing Boards Biennial Reports (1998- )
    Biennial Report of Examining and Licensing Boards (1974-1998)
    Audit report: Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners July 1, 2000, through June 30, 2003
    Minnesota Board of Chiropractic Examiners: Report to the Legislature in Compliance with Minnesota Statutes Section 3D.06 (Sunset Review) (2011)
    Note: The Legislative Reference Library may have additional reports on or by this group available through our catalog.
    Documents/Articles:
    News clippings and documents. Agencies Notebook Collection, 1955-2020.
    Record last updated: 01/31/2019
     

    Please contact a librarian with any questions. The Minnesota Agencies database is a work in progress.

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