Section 625.702 - Violation of other provisionsA person commits a misdemeanor of the third degree and, upon conviction, shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $500, or to imprisonment for not more than six months, or both, if he commits any act declared unlawful by any other provision of this act, other than section 701 , or if he:
(1) Makes misleading, deceptive, untrue or fraudulent representations in the practice of chiropractic.(2) Practices fraud or deceit in obtaining a license to practice chiropractic.(3) Displays gross incompetence, negligence or misconduct in carrying on the practice of chiropractic.(4) Makes a false or deceptive biennial registration with the board.(5) Violates a lawful regulation promulgated by the board or a lawful order of the board previously entered in a disciplinary proceeding.(6) Knowingly aids, assists, procures or advises any unlicensed person to practice chiropractic, contrary to this act or regulations of the board.(7) Commits immoral or unprofessional conduct. Unprofessional conduct shall include any departure from, or failure to conform to, the standards of acceptable and prevailing chiropractic practice. Actual injury to a patient need not be established.(8) Solicits any engagement to perform professional services by any direct, in-person or uninvited soliciting through the use of coercion, duress, compulsion, intimidation, threats, overreaching or harassing conduct.(9) Fails to perform any statutory obligation placed upon a licensed chiropractor.(10) Submits intentionally to any third-party payor a claim for a service or treatment which was not actually provided to a patient.(11) Makes representations that chiropractic treatment will cure cancer or an infectious or communicable disease.(12) Holds himself out as a specialist unless he possesses a postgraduate certification in that specialty.(13) Unconditionally guarantees that a cure will result from the performance of chiropractic treatment.1986, Dec. 16, P.L. 1646, No. 188, § 702, imd. effective.