Use of a procurer — Definitions

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7. Use of a procurer — Definitions

1. (a) As used in this section:

   1. (1)

      1. (A) “Procurer” means a person or entity who for pecuniary benefit procures or attempts to procure a client, patient, or customer by directly contacting the client, patient, or customer in person, by telephone, or by electronic means at the direction of, request of, employment of, or in cooperation with a chiropractic physician.

      2. (B) “Procurer” does not include a provider or a person that procures or attempts to procure a client, patient, or customer for a provider through public media or a person that refers a client, patient, or customer to a provider as otherwise authorized by law; and

   2. (2) “Public media” means telephone directories, professional directories, newspapers and other periodicals, radio and television, billboards, and mailed or electronically transmitted written or visual communications that do not involve in-person or direct contact with specific prospective clients, patients, or customers.

2. (b) A chiropractic physician who uses a procurer is required to:

   1. (1) Have a written contract with the procurer or procurement company with whom the chiropractic physician engages; and

   2. (2) Register the name of any procurer with whom the chiropractic physician contracts with the Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

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