D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-4812

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 17-4812 - VITAMINS AND MINERALS

4812.1

A chiropractor, who is licensed to practice in the District of Columbia may recommend vitamins, minerals and other dietary supplements in the care and treatment of a patient. The rationale for the recommendation and use shall be documented by the practitioner.

4812.2

The practitioner shall conform to standards in the practice of chiropractic in the application of vitamins, minerals, and other dietary supplements as it relates to neuro-muscular-skeletal disorders. The recommendation of vitamins minerals and other dietary supplements shall be therapeutic and not experimental.

4812.3

A chiropractor may sell or dispense vitamins, minerals and other dietary supplements from his or her place of business in accordance with applicable laws in the District of Columbia.

4812.4

A chiropractor shall not sell, dispense, recommend or suggest vitamins, minerals and dietary supplements or any combination of these products in toxic doses.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-4812

Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 6658, 6664 (September 2, 1988); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 49 DCR 6820 (July 19, 2002); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 49 DCR 11237 (December 13, 2002); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 6628 (July 2, 2004)