Utah Code 58-24b-501. Unlawful conduct

In addition to the conduct described in Subsection 58-1-501(1), “unlawful conduct” includes:

(1)

practicing physical therapy, unless the person:

Animal physical therapy: means practicing physical therapy or physiotherapy on an animal. See Utah Code 58-24b-102
Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
Licensed physical therapist: means a person licensed under this chapter to engage in the practice of physical therapy. See Utah Code 58-24b-102
Licensed physical therapist assistant: means a person licensed under this chapter to engage in the practice of physical therapy, subject to the provisions of Subsection 58-24b-401(2)(a). See Utah Code 58-24b-102
Person: means :Utah Code 68-3-12.5

(a)	is licensed under this chapter to practice physical therapy and practices within the scope of that license; or

(b)	is exempt from licensure under Section 58-24b-304;

(2)

practicing animal physical therapy, unless the person is:

(a)	authorized to practice animal physical therapy under Section 58-24b-405; or

(b)	authorized to practice animal physical therapy under Subsection 58-24b-304(1)(a), (2), or (3);

(3)

representing oneself as, or using the title of, a physical therapist, unless the person is:

(a)	a licensed physical therapist; or

(b)

(i)	licensed as a physical therapist in a jurisdiction other than Utah;

(ii)	does not represent oneself as being a physical therapist licensed in Utah; and

(iii)

exempt from licensure under Section 58-24b-304;

(4)

representing oneself as, or using the title of, a physical therapist assistant, unless the person:

(a)	is a licensed physical therapist assistant; or

(b)

(i)	is licensed as a physical therapist assistant in a jurisdiction other than Utah;

(ii)	does not represent oneself as being a physical therapist assistant licensed in Utah; and

(iii)

is exempt from licensure under Section 58-24b-304; and

(5)	conduct designated as “unlawful conduct” by the division, by rule.

Enacted by Chapter 220, 2009 General Session