North Dakota Administrative Code Title 63 - Board of Podiatric Medicine
Here’s a detailed overview of Title 63 of the North Dakota Administrative Code, which outlines the rules and regulations of the North Dakota Board of Podiatric Medicine:
📘 Title 63 – Board of Podiatric Medicine
🏛️ Article 63‑01: General Administration
Chapter 63‑01‑01 – Organization of Board
Defines the Board’s role in examining, licensing, disciplining podiatrists.
Structure: six-member board – four podiatrists, one MD, one public member; board officers elected annually; four-year terms for podiatrist members (ndlegis.gov).
Chapter 63‑01‑02 – Duties of Officers
Outlines responsibilities of board president, secretary, etc.
Chapter 63‑01‑03 – Inquiries and Communications
Specifies where inquiries and complaints should be directed: Executive Secretary, P.O. Box in Bismarck (ndlegis.gov, law.cornell.edu).
Chapter 63‑01‑04 – Procedure of Board
Covers meeting protocols and hearing procedures.
Chapter 63‑01‑05 – Definitions
Defines key terms like “Board”, “clinical residency”, “preceptorship”, and scope of “podiatric medicine” (treatment below the tibial tuberosity, including pharmacological, surgical, and resident training) (ndlegis.gov, ndlegis.gov).
🩺 Article 63‑02: Licensure
Chapter 63‑02‑01 – Application: Application process for initial podiatry licensing.
Chapter 63‑02‑02 – Examination: Board-approved testing requirements.
Chapter 63‑02‑03 – License
Upon passing the exam or reciprocity, an annual license is issued (ndpodiatryboard.org, regulations.justia.com).
Chapter 63‑02‑04 – Temporary & Provisional Licenses: For residents or out-of-state practitioners.
Chapter 63‑02‑05 – Reciprocity: Licensing for podiatrists already licensed in other jurisdictions.
Chapter 63‑02‑06 – Honorary Licenses: For recognition purposes.
Chapter 63‑02‑07 – Reinstatement: Reapplication after expiration or revocation.
Chapter 63‑02‑08 – Fees: Licensing, renewal, administrative fees.
🔄 Article 63‑03: License Renewal
Chapters 63‑03‑01 to 63‑03‑03 outline renewal requirements, including continuing medical education (CME) obligations.
⚖️ Article 63‑04: Disciplinary Action
Chapter 63‑04‑01: Details the process for handling complaints, investigations, hearings, and sanctions under NDCC Chapter 43‑05 (podiatric medicine statute). It includes referral to counsel and preliminary investigations (regulations.justia.com, ndlegis.gov).
🧩 Article 63‑05: Waivers and Variances
Chapter 63‑05‑01: Provides mechanisms for granting exceptions to standard rules under specific conditions.
💊 Article 63‑06: Prescriptive Practices
Chapter 63‑06‑01: Defines rules and limits regarding podiatrists’ authority to prescribe medications.
🔍 Additional Context
Legal Authority & Enforcement
Title 63 regulations derive their authority from North Dakota Century Code (NDCC) Chapter 43‑05. The NDCC also outlines possible disciplinary actions (e.g., license suspension/revocation, probation, fines up to $10,000, supervised practice, reprimand, etc.) .
✅ Summary
| Area | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Board Composition | 6 members (4 podiatrists, 1 MD, 1 public member); roles & elections defined (ndlegis.gov) |
| Licensing | Covers application, exams, reciprocal, temporary, renewal (annual) |
| Scope & Training | Includes clinical residencies, preceptorships, surgical scope, definitions |
| Discipline | Complaint procedures, referral, sanctions like fines and probation |
| Prescriptions | Specifies rules for prescribing medications under Chapter 63‑06 |
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