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This bill modifies the examination requirements for individuals seeking licensure as a chiropractor in New Hampshire. Currently, applicants licensed after January 1, 1990, must pass parts 1, 2, and 3 of the written clinical competency examinations administered by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners. The bill removes previous language about additional examination requirements for those licensed after January 1, 1996, and instead adds a new requirement that applicants must also pass the ethics and jurisprudence examination specifically given by the New Hampshire board of chiropractic examiners. The legislation simplifies the licensure process by streamlining the examination requirements while ensuring that new chiropractors demonstrate both national clinical competency and state-specific ethical and legal knowledge. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, and according to the fiscal note, it is expected to have a minimal financial impact of less than $10,000 annually for the state. Successful applicants who meet all requirements will still be registered and granted a license by the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification upon payment of the required fee.

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