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TITLE 24

Professions and Occupations

CHAPTER 5. PODIATRY

Subchapter III. Other Provisions

§ 519. Exemptions.

(a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent:

(1) Persons who are licensed to practice podiatry in any other state, district or foreign country from entering this State, as practicing podiatrists, to consult with a podiatrist of this State. Such consultation shall be limited to examination, recommendation and testimony in litigation.

(2) Any student of an accredited school or college of podiatry from receiving practical training under the personal supervision of a licensed podiatrist in this State.

(3) Any person completing an American Podiatric Medical Association-approved hospital residency program in this State or any person serving a preceptorship in the office of a licensed podiatrist in this State for the purpose of fulfilling the licensure requirement.

(4) Any podiatrist or surgeon, commissioned by any of the armed forces of the United States or by the United States Public Health Service, from practicing podiatry on the podiatrist's or surgeon's designated facility in this State.

(5) Any physician licensed in this State from practicing podiatry in this State.

(b) This chapter shall not prohibit the fitting, recommending or sale of corrective shoes, arch supports or similar mechanical appliances by retail dealers or manufacturers. However, no representative of a dealer or manufacturer shall be permitted to medically diagnose, treat or prescribe for any foot or ankle ailment, disease or deformity, unless such person is licensed to practice podiatry in this State.

72 Del. Laws, c. 213, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1.;

§ 520. Penalty.

A person not currently licensed as a podiatrist under this chapter, when engaging in the practice of podiatry, or using in connection with that person's name, or otherwise assuming or using any title or description conveying, or tending to convey the impression that the person is qualified to practice podiatry, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon the first offense, the person shall be fined not less than $500 dollars nor more than $1,000 dollars for each offense. For a second or subsequent conviction, the fine shall be not less than $1,000 nor more than $2,000 for each offense. Justice of the Peace Court shall have jurisdiction over all violations of this chapter.

64 Del. Laws, c. 39, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 72 Del. Laws, c. 213, § 1.;

State Codes and Statutes

Statutes > Delaware > Title24 > C005 > C005-sc03

TITLE 24

Professions and Occupations

CHAPTER 5. PODIATRY

Subchapter III. Other Provisions

§ 519. Exemptions.

(a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent:

(1) Persons who are licensed to practice podiatry in any other state, district or foreign country from entering this State, as practicing podiatrists, to consult with a podiatrist of this State. Such consultation shall be limited to examination, recommendation and testimony in litigation.

(2) Any student of an accredited school or college of podiatry from receiving practical training under the personal supervision of a licensed podiatrist in this State.

(3) Any person completing an American Podiatric Medical Association-approved hospital residency program in this State or any person serving a preceptorship in the office of a licensed podiatrist in this State for the purpose of fulfilling the licensure requirement.

(4) Any podiatrist or surgeon, commissioned by any of the armed forces of the United States or by the United States Public Health Service, from practicing podiatry on the podiatrist's or surgeon's designated facility in this State.

(5) Any physician licensed in this State from practicing podiatry in this State.

(b) This chapter shall not prohibit the fitting, recommending or sale of corrective shoes, arch supports or similar mechanical appliances by retail dealers or manufacturers. However, no representative of a dealer or manufacturer shall be permitted to medically diagnose, treat or prescribe for any foot or ankle ailment, disease or deformity, unless such person is licensed to practice podiatry in this State.

72 Del. Laws, c. 213, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1.;

§ 520. Penalty.

A person not currently licensed as a podiatrist under this chapter, when engaging in the practice of podiatry, or using in connection with that person's name, or otherwise assuming or using any title or description conveying, or tending to convey the impression that the person is qualified to practice podiatry, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon the first offense, the person shall be fined not less than $500 dollars nor more than $1,000 dollars for each offense. For a second or subsequent conviction, the fine shall be not less than $1,000 nor more than $2,000 for each offense. Justice of the Peace Court shall have jurisdiction over all violations of this chapter.

64 Del. Laws, c. 39, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 72 Del. Laws, c. 213, § 1.;


State Codes and Statutes

State Codes and Statutes

Statutes > Delaware > Title24 > C005 > C005-sc03

TITLE 24

Professions and Occupations

CHAPTER 5. PODIATRY

Subchapter III. Other Provisions

§ 519. Exemptions.

(a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent:

(1) Persons who are licensed to practice podiatry in any other state, district or foreign country from entering this State, as practicing podiatrists, to consult with a podiatrist of this State. Such consultation shall be limited to examination, recommendation and testimony in litigation.

(2) Any student of an accredited school or college of podiatry from receiving practical training under the personal supervision of a licensed podiatrist in this State.

(3) Any person completing an American Podiatric Medical Association-approved hospital residency program in this State or any person serving a preceptorship in the office of a licensed podiatrist in this State for the purpose of fulfilling the licensure requirement.

(4) Any podiatrist or surgeon, commissioned by any of the armed forces of the United States or by the United States Public Health Service, from practicing podiatry on the podiatrist's or surgeon's designated facility in this State.

(5) Any physician licensed in this State from practicing podiatry in this State.

(b) This chapter shall not prohibit the fitting, recommending or sale of corrective shoes, arch supports or similar mechanical appliances by retail dealers or manufacturers. However, no representative of a dealer or manufacturer shall be permitted to medically diagnose, treat or prescribe for any foot or ankle ailment, disease or deformity, unless such person is licensed to practice podiatry in this State.

72 Del. Laws, c. 213, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1.;

§ 520. Penalty.

A person not currently licensed as a podiatrist under this chapter, when engaging in the practice of podiatry, or using in connection with that person's name, or otherwise assuming or using any title or description conveying, or tending to convey the impression that the person is qualified to practice podiatry, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon the first offense, the person shall be fined not less than $500 dollars nor more than $1,000 dollars for each offense. For a second or subsequent conviction, the fine shall be not less than $1,000 nor more than $2,000 for each offense. Justice of the Peace Court shall have jurisdiction over all violations of this chapter.

64 Del. Laws, c. 39, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 72 Del. Laws, c. 213, § 1.;