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N.Y. Educ. Law § 7708 — Boundaries of professional practice

N.Y. Educ. Law § 7708

Type
Statute
Source
New York Education Law
Jurisdiction
New York
Current through
Nov 5, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)

§ 7708. Boundaries of professional practice. Any individual whose license or authority to practice derives from the provisions of this article shall be prohibited from:

Citator

N.Y. Educ. Law § 7708 — Boundaries of professional practice is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.

§ 7708. Boundaries of professional practice. Any individual whose license or authority to practice derives from the provisions of this article shall be prohibited from:

1. Prescribing or administering drugs as defined in this chapter or as a treatment, therapy, or professional service in the practice of his or her profession; or

2. Using invasive procedures as a treatment, therapy, or professional service in the practice of his or her profession. For purposes of this subdivision, "invasive procedure" means any procedure in which human tissue is cut, altered, or otherwise infiltrated by mechanical or other means. Invasive procedure includes surgery, lasers, ionizing radiation, therapeutic ultrasound, or electroconvulsive therapy.