§ 5-59.1-8 - Exceptions. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 5-59.1-8

   § 5-59.1-8  Exceptions. – This chapter shall not be construed to prohibit:

   (a) A physician licensed in this state from engaging in thepractice for which he or she is licensed;

   (b) The practice of orthotics or prosthetics by a person whois employed by the federal government while in the discharge of the employee'sofficial duties;

   (c) The practice of orthotics or prosthetics by a residentcontinuing his or her clinical education in a residency accredited by theNational Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education;

   (d) Consistent with his or her license, a licensedpharmacist, physical or occupational therapist, or certified athletic trainerfrom engaging in his or her profession; or

   (e) Measuring, fitting, or adjusting an off-the-shelforthosis by employees or authorized representatives of an orthosismanufacturer, which is registered with the Federal Food and Drug Administrationwhen such employee or representative is supervised by a physician.