(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.)
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.)
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