Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B2-16.009 (2026)

(1) For the purposes of this rule only, the term “unlicensed chiropractic physician” means a chiropractic physician whose license has been suspended, relinquished or revoked by the State of Florida or any other state arising out of a disciplinary action.

(2) A licensed chiropractic physician shall not continue as, or form a partnership, corporation or any other business association for profit with an unlicensed chiropractic physician if any of the activities of the partnership, corporation, or business association consist of a chiropractic practice if:

(a) An unlicensed chiropractic physician owns any interest therein, or

(b) An unlicensed chiropractic physician is a corporate director or officer thereof, or

(c) An unlicensed chiropractic physician has the right to direct or control the professional judgment of the treating chiropractic physician.

(3) A licensed chiropractic physician shall not permit a person acting as an administrator or manager, or who otherwise employs, pays or recommends to the licensed chiropractic physician to render services to a patient, to direct or regulate the chiropractic physician’s professional judgment in rendering services.

Rulemaking Authority 460.405 FS. Law Implemented 460.413(1)(h) FS. History–New 4-19-89, Amended 1-28-90, Formerly 21D-16.009, 61F2-16.009, Amended 7-18-95, Formerly 59N-16.009.

Effective: 7/18/1995.