Iowa Code 148A.7 – False use of titles prohibited
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1. A person or business entity, including the employees, agents, or representatives of the business entity, shall not use in connection with that person’s or business entity’s business activity the words “physical therapy”, “physical therapist”, “licensed physical therapist”, “registered physical therapist”, “doctor of physical therapy”, “physical therapist assistant”, “licensed physical therapist assistant”, “registered physical therapist assistant”, or the letters “P. T.”, “L. P. T.”, “R. P. T.”, “D. P. T.”, “P. T. A.”, “L. P. T. A.”, “R. P. T. A.”, or any other words, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that physical therapy is provided or supplied, unless such services are provided by or under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist licensed pursuant to this chapter.
Attorney's Note
Under the Iowa Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Serious misdemeanor | up to 1 year | between $430 and $2,560 |
Terms Used In Iowa Code 148A.7
- License: means a license issued by the state under this chapter to a hearing aid specialist. See Iowa Code 154A.1
- Person: means a natural person. See Iowa Code 154A.1
- Physical therapy: means the branch of science that deals with the evaluation and treatment of human capabilities and impairments. See Iowa Code 148A.1
2. Notwithstanding section 147.74, a person or the owner, officer, or agent of an entity that violates this section is guilty of a serious misdemeanor, and a license to practice shall be revoked or suspended pursuant to section 147.55.
3. This section shall not apply to the use of the term “physiotherapy” by a provider licensed under this chapter, chapter 151, or by an individual under the direction and supervision of a provider licensed under this chapter or chapter 151.