Recent North Carolina regulations affecting small businesses

North Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners requires chiropractors offering prepaid treatment plans to provide written, signed agreements specifying duration, cost, services, refund policies, and termination rights with pro-rata refunds and no ad…

North Carolina's State Board of Chiropractic Examiners recognizes nine specialty designations for licensees who complete 300+ hours of post-graduate study and pass an examination by a recognized organization.

North Carolina chiropractors are prohibited from directly contacting motor vehicle accident victims within 90 days of collision for solicitation purposes, though mail solicitation with advertisement disclosure is permitted under 21 NCAC 10.0303.

North Carolina chiropractors are prohibited from false or misleading advertising, including guarantees of results, unethical treatment promotion, and false claims of specialty credentials or other licenses.

North Carolina State Board of Chiropractic Examiners may waive non-statutory rules upon written request, evaluating disruption to the Board, costs, public benefit, requestor control, public opposition, necessity, and prior waiver history.

North Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners allows individuals with criminal histories to petition for predetermination of license eligibility with a $45 non-refundable fee and required rehabilitation documentation.

North Carolina's State Board of Chiropractic Examiners establishes two-tier certification for chiropractic assistants requiring 24 hours (Level 1) or 50 hours (Level 2) education, 75 percent exam passage, and continuing education for renewal.

State Board of Chiropractic Examiners repealed its rule governing agreements between chiropractors and third-party finance or management service providers, effective April 1, 2026.

North Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners permits chiropractors up to eight annual continuing education credit hours through approved individual-study courses, excluding practice-building content, with course sponsors required to submit certifi…

State Board of Chiropractic Examiners readopts rule 21 NCAC 10.0209 defining nutritional supplements for enforcement under G.S. 90-151.1, encompassing vitamins, minerals, enzymes, dietary supplements, herbs, and related preparations while excluding …

North Carolina's State Board of Chiropractic Examiners requires chiropractors performing acupuncture to pass the National Board exam with a score of 375 or higher and complete an accredited acupuncture program, with grandfathered exemptions for acti…

North Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners requires pre-approval of continuing education seminars for licensees, prohibits practice-building content, and mandates instructor expertise with sanctions for non-compliant sponsors.

North Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners licensure rule requires 18 annual continuing education hours (minimum 10 in-person or live online) and establishes renewal fees, hardship waivers, and inactive license restoration procedures including S…

North Carolina chiropractic jurisprudence examination rule establishes minimum National Board score of 375, requires 75 percent passing grade, and mandates four annual test administrations with specific waivers for 1966–1997 graduates.

North Carolina State Board of Chiropractic Examiners requires completed applications with $300 non-refundable fee received 15 days before exam date, with all materials submitted within 12 months.