| An Ordinance to provide for the registration of chiropractors namely, persons trained and qualified in the practice of chiropractic including the practice of the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of functional disorders of the human body through manipulation of the joints, particularly of the vertebral column and peripheral joints, including the pelvis; the disciplinary control of the professional activities of registered chiropractors; and for matters related to such registration and disciplinary control. (Enacted 1993) [Sections 2 to 7, 13, 26 and 27 and the Schedule］ 1 August 1993 L.N. 297 of 1993 Section 17(3) 6 April 2001 Sections 8 to 12, 14 to 16, 17(1), (2) and (4) to (9), 18 to 23, 24(a) to (g), (j) and (k) and 25 8 June 2001 L.N. 80 of 2001 Remaining provisions 13 February 2003 L.N. 208 of 2002] (Originally 12 of 1993) Cap 428 s 1 Short title PART I PRELIMINARY (1) This Ordinance may be cited as the Chiropractors Registration Ordinance. (2) (Omitted as spent) (Enacted 1993) Cap 428 s 2 Interpretation In this Ordinance, unless the context otherwise requires- "Chairman" (主席) means the Chairman of the Council elected under the Schedule; "Council" (管理局) means the Chiropractors Council established by section 3; "disciplinary offence" (违反纪律罪) means an act or omission set out in section 16(1); "inquiry committee" (研讯委员会) means an inquiry committee established under section 17(1); "Legal Adviser" (法律顾问) means the Legal Adviser to the Council appointed under section 7(1); "register" (名册) means the register of registered chiropractors established and maintained under section 5(a); "registered chiropractor" (注册脊医) means a person whose name is currently entered in the register; "registration committee" (注册事务委员会) means a registration committee appointed under section 13(1); "Secretary" (秘书) means the Secretary to the Council appointed under section 7(1). (Enacted 1993) Cap 428 s 3 Establishment of the Council Remarks: Adaptation amendments retroactively made - see 37 of 2000 s. 3 PART II CHIROPRACTORS COUNCIL (1) There shall be a Chiropractors Council which shall have such purposes and powers as are conferred on it by, or by virtue of, this Ordinance. (2) The Council shall consist of- (a) a public officer appointed by the Chief Executive; (b) 4 persons who are not chiropractors each of whom shall be appointed by the Chief Executive for a term not exceeding 3 years; and (c) 5 persons who are chiropractors each of whom shall be appointed by the Chief Executive for a term not exceeding 3 years. (Amended 37 of 2000 s. 3)(3) Notice of every appointment made under this section shall be published in the Gazette. (Enacted 1993) Cap 428 s 4 Provisions as respects the Council and its members Remarks: Adaptation amendments retroactively made - see 37 of 2000 s. 3 (1) The Schedule shall have effect as respects the Council and its members. (2) The Chief Executive may by order amend the Schedule. (Amended 37 of 2000 s. 3) (3) It is declared that save insofar as is inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, Part VII of the Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance (Cap 1) shall apply as respects the Council and appointments to the Council. (Enacted 1993) Cap 428 s 5 Functions of the Council The Council shall- (a) establish and maintain a register of registered chiropractors; (b) set and review the qualification standards for registration as a registered chiropractor and related registration matters; (c) advise the Government on registration matters; (d) examine and verify the qualifications of persons who apply for registration as registered chiropractors; (e) receive, examine, accept or reject applications for registration and renewal of registration as a registered chiropractor; (f) deal with disciplinary offences; (g) keep proper records of its proceedings; and (h) carry out such other functions as this Ordinance may prescribe. (Enacted 1993) Cap 428 s 6 Powers of the Council The Council may- (a) create and appoint members of committees to advise the Council on the carrying out of the powers and functions of the Council; (b) issue a Code of Practice and make rules for the professional conduct and discipline of registered chiropractors; (c) make such further rules as may be required by, or by virtue of, this Ordinance. (Enacted 1993) Cap 428 s 7 Appointment of Secretary and Legal Adviser Remarks: Adaptation amendments retroactively made - see 37 of 2000 s. 3 PART III REGISTER AND CERTIFICATES (1) There shall be- (a) a Secretary; and (b) a Legal Adviser,to the Council who shall be appointed by the Chief Executive. (Amended 37 of 2000 s. 3) (2) The Secretary shall be responsible for the custody of the register and shall serve as secretary to the registration committee and any inquiry committee as well as the Council. (3) The Legal Adviser shall advise an inquiry committee on any points of law and procedure that arise before, during or after the inquiry. |
