(a) A licensee in good standing may apply for retired
status.
(b) A retired chiropractor may continue to practice
by providing chiropractic services only to indigents, medically underserved
areas, or disaster relief organizations for no compensation.
(c) A licensee applying for retired status shall submit
to the Board a sworn statement that the licensee's practice:
(1) does not include services for any compensation;
and
(2) complies with Texas Occupations Code Chapter 201
and Board rules.
(d) A retired licensee shall be exempt from the active
license fee.
(e) A retired licensee section shall comply with all
continuing education requirements of a licensee with an active license.
(f) A retired licensee shall comply with the requirements
for an active license before returning to active status.
(g) A retired licensee shall use the term "DC - retired"
or similar language to make clear to the public that the retired licensee
does not hold an active license.
(h) A retired licensee who violates this section is
subject to disciplinary action.
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