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RSA 315:6 · Scope of Podiatric Practice

315:6 Scope of Podiatric Practice. – Except where disciplinary action has been taken, the board shall issue the certificate for a licensed podiatrist to whoever satisfactorily passes an examination, and thereupon he shall have legal authority to diagnose and to treat by medical, mechanical, electrical and surgical means ailments of the human foot and lower leg. Allowable surgical treatment in a health care facility shall be determined by that health care facility credential committee, and such surgical treatment shall be performed at that health care facility. Such certificate shall not authorize the licensee to administer general anesthesia. Licenses shall not be issued for a period exceeding one year and shall be renewed as provided herein. Source. 1919, 141:8. PL 208:6. RL 254:6. RSA 315:6. 1973, 140:20. 1991, 382:5. 1992, 63:1, eff. July 1, 1992. 2025, 161:30, eff. Sept. 13, 2025.

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Source. 1919, 141:8. PL 208:6. RL 254:6. RSA 315:6. 1973, 140:20. 1991, 382:5. 1992, 63:1, eff. July 1, 1992. 2025, 161:30, eff. Sept. 13, 2025.

Source history

  • 1919, 141:8. PL 208:6. RL 254:6. RSA 315:6
  • 1973, 140:20
  • 1991, 382:5
  • 1992, 63:1, eff. July 1, 1992
  • 2025, 161:30, eff. Sept. 13, 2025

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  • 2025 HB82 repeal

    chapter. IV. [Repealed.] ] 161:32 Podiatry. Repeal. The following are repealed: I. RSA 315:2-a, relative to peer review committee. II. RSA 315:4, V, relative to rulemaking regarding administrative fines. III. RSA 315:6-a, relative to telemedicine. IV. RSA 315:9, relative to disciplinary action. V. RSA 315:11, relative to license renewal. VI. RSA 315:12, relative to neglect to renew. VII. RSA 315:13-a, relative to reinstatement

  • 2025 HB82 amend

    0-A:32, I(g), relative to rules for proper administration of the subdivision. II. RSA 310-A:46, relative to expiration and renewals. 161:30 Podiatry; Scope of Podiatric Practice; Cross-Reference Removed. Amend RSA 315:6 to read as follows: 315:6 Scope of Podiatric Practice. Except where disciplinary action has been taken [by the board pursuant to RSA 315:9], the board shall issue the certificate for a licensed podiatrist to w