Section 08.64.170. License to practice medicine, podiatry, or osteopathy.

   (a) A person may not practice medicine, podiatry, or osteopathy in the state unless the person is licensed under this chapter, except that
        (1) a physician assistant may examine, diagnose, or treat persons under the supervision, control, and responsibility of either a physician licensed under this chapter or a physician exempted from licensing under AS 08.64.370;
        (2) a mobile intensive care paramedic may render emergency lifesaving service; and
        (3) a person who is licensed or authorized under another chapter of this title may engage in a practice that is authorized under that chapter.
   (b)   [Repealed, Sec. 4 ch 101 SLA 1974].
   (c) A chiropodist practicing in the state on May 16, 1972, is exempt from this section.
   (d) A podiatrist practicing in the state on March 26, 1976, is exempt from this section, and shall be issued a license without examination if application is made within one year of March 26, 1976.

Notes

Implemented As

12 AAC 40.945
12 AAC 40.981

History

(Sec. 35-3-81 ACLA 1949; am Sec. 4 ch 148 SLA 1970; am Sec. 1 ch 5 SLA 1972; am Sec. 1 ch 21 SLA 1974; am Sec. 3, 4 ch 101 SLA 1974; am Sec. 1, 2 ch 24 SLA 1976; am Sec. 8 ch 48 SLA 1983; am Sec. 7 ch 6 SLA 1990; am Sec. 2 ch 36 SLA 1993)