Chir 4.03 Practice. The practice of chiropractic is the application of chiropractic science in the adjustment of the spinal column, skeletal articulations and adjacent tissue. The practice of chiropractic includes all of the following:
(1) Diagnosis and analysis to determine the existence of spinal subluxations and associated nerve energy expression. Diagnosis and analysis may include physical examination, specimen analysis, drawing of blood, blood-analysis and the use of x-ray and other instruments.
(2) Use of procedures and instruments preparatory and complementary to treatment of the spinal column, skeletal articulations and adjacent tissue.
(3) Providing information and counseling regarding the restoration and preservation of health.
SECTION 2. Chir 4.05 (1) (d) is repealed and recreated to read:
Chir 4.05 (1) (d) The prescribing, dispensing, delivery or administration of drugs as defined in s. 450.01 (10), Stats., except nothing in this paragraph may be construed to prevent any of the following:
1. Counseling regarding the health benefits of vitamins, herbs or nutritional supplements.
2. The sale of vitamins, herbs or nutritional supplements.
Note: Counseling provided under this subparagraph shall be restricted to the restoration and preservation of health within the scope of practice of chiropractic.
Fiscal Estimate
1. The anticipated fiscal effect on the fiscal liability and revenues of any local unit of government of the proposed rule is: $0.00.
2. The projected anticipated state fiscal effect during the current biennium of the proposed rule is: $0.00.
3. The projected net annualized fiscal impact on state funds of the proposed rule is: $0.00.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
These proposed rules will be reviewed by the Department through its Small Business Review Advisory Committee to determine whether there will be an economic impact on a substantial number of small businesses, as defined in s. 227.114 (1) (a), Stats.
Copies of Rule and Contact Information
Copies of this proposed rule are available without cost upon request to:
Pamela Haack
Telephone: (608) 266-0495
Office of Administrative Rules
Dept. of Regulation and Licensing
1400 East Washington Ave., Room 171
P.O. Box 8935
Madison, WI 53708
Notice of Hearing
Chiropractic Examining Board
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to authority vested in the Chiropractic Examining Board in ss. 15.08 (5) (b) and 227.11 (2), Stats., and interpreting s. 446.02 (1) (b), Stats., the Chiropractic Examining Board will hold a public hearing at the time and place indicated below to consider an order to renumber s. Chir 5.01 (1); and to create s. Chir 5.01 (1) (b), (c) and (d), relating to continuing education requirements.
Hearing Information
The public hearing will be held as follows:
Date & Time Location
October 12, 2000 Room 179A
Thursday 1400 East Washington Ave.
8:45 a.m. MADISON, WI
Written Comments
Interested persons are invited to present information at the hearing. Persons appearing may make an oral presentation but are urged to submit facts, opinions and argument in writing as well. Facts, opinions and argument may also be submitted in writing without a personal appearance by mail addressed to the Department of Regulation and Licensing, Office of Administrative Rules, P.O. Box 8935, Madison, Wisconsin 53708. Written comments must be received by Thursday, October 26, 2000 to be included in the record of rule-making proceedings.
Analysis Prepared by the Dept. of Regulation and Licensing
Statutes authorizing promulgation: ss. 15.08 (5) (b) and
227.11 (2)
Statute interpreted: s. 446.02 (1) (b)
In this proposed rule-making order, the Chiropractic Examining Board adds requirements for specific topic areas, such as professional ethics and boundary issues, to continuing education requirements. Clarification is made that the continuing education requirement does not apply in the first biennium following initial licensure. The Board would like to use continuing education to address the areas of greatest need for chiropractors, as reflected in report disciplinary actions.
Text of Rule
SECTION 1. Chir 3.09 is created to read:
Chir 3.09 CPR certification. Every chiropractor shall maintain certification in CPR.
SECTION 2. Chir 5.01 (1) is renumbered Chir 5.01 (1) (a).
SECTION 3. Chir 5.01 (1) (b), (c) and (d) are created to read:
Chir 5.01 (1) (b) Of the 40 continuing education credit hours in sub. (1) (a), beginning in the 2-year license registration period from January 1, 2001 to December 31, 2001, every chiropractor shall complete at least 6 continuing education credit hours in radiology.
(c) Of the 40 continuing education credit hours in sub. (1) (a), beginning in the 2-year license registration period from January 1, 2001 to December 31, 2002, every chiropractor shall complete at least 4 continuing education credit hours in ethics, which shall include at least 2 hours in boundary issues.
(d) Continuing education requirements for license renewal apply to the first full 2-year period in which a chiropractor is licensed.
Fiscal Estimate
1. The anticipated fiscal effect on the fiscal liability and revenues of any local unit of government of the proposed rule is: $0.00.
2. The projected anticipated state fiscal effect during the current biennium of the proposed rule is: $0.00.
3. The projected net annualized fiscal impact on state funds of the proposed rule is: $0.00.
Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis
These proposed rules will be reviewed by the Department through its Small Business Review Advisory Committee to determine whether there will be an economic impact on a substantial number of small businesses, as defined in s. 227.114 (1) (a), Stats.
Copies of Rule and Contact Information
Copies of this proposed rule are available without cost upon request to:
Pamela Haack
Telephone: (608) 266-0495
Office of Administrative Rules
Dept. of Regulation and Licensing
1400 East Washington Avenue, Room 171
P.O. Box 8935
Madison, WI 53708
Notice of Hearings
Commerce
(Tramways, Lifts & Tows,
Ch. Comm 33)
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to ss. 101.02 (1) and 101.17, Stats., the Department of Commerce will hold public hearings on proposed rules relating to tramways, lifts and tows.
Analysis of Proposed Rules
Statutory Authority: ss. 101.02 (1) and 101.17
Statutes Interpreted: ss. 101.02 (1) and 101.17
The Division of Safety and Buildings within the Department of Commerce is responsible for protecting the health, safety and welfare of the public by establishing reasonable and effective safety standards for the construction, repair and maintenance of public buildings and places of employment. Chapter Comm 33 contains minimum safety standards for the design, construction, installation, operation and inspection of tramways, lifts and tows.
The proposed rules consist of a complete revision of chapter Comm 33 in order to bring the chapter up to date with current technology and nationally recognized standards. The current chapter Comm 33 consists of the incorporation by reference of the 1992 edition of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Safety Requirements for Passenger Tramways, ANSI B77.1, with several modifications to that standard. The proposed rules incorporate the 1999 edition of the ANSI B77.1 standard, Safety Requirements for Passenger Ropeways.
In addition to the change in terminology to passenger ropeways, the proposed rules include several technical revisions in the current code. Most of the Department modifications to the ANSI standard in the current code are being removed, such as the requirements for additional signs. The current code requirements for inspections are being revised by requiring compliance with the acceptance inspections and load tests requirements in the ANSI standard. The inspection requirements are also being revised to allow periodic inspections to be performed by third party independent inspectors. The proposed rules also include new requirements for a permit to operate.
The proposed rules have been developed with the assistance of the Tramways, Lifts and Tows Code Advisory Council. The members of that citizen advisory council are as follows:
Name Representing
Jim Engel Wis. Ski Industries Association
Jim Hubing National Ski Patrol System
Don McKay Wis. Ski Industries Association
Ted Motschman Wis. Ski Industries Association
