New Jersey § 45:9-18
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 45:9-18, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45:9-18.
Any person shall be regarded as practicing medicine and surgery, within the meaning
of this chapter, who shall use the words or letters “Dr.”, “doctor”, “professor”,
“M. D.”, or “M. B.” in connection with his name, or any other title intending to imply
or designate him as a practitioner of medicine or surgery in any of its branches,
and who, in connection with such title or titles, or without the use of such titles,
or any of them, holds himself out as being able to diagnose, treat, operate or prescribe
for any human disease, pain, injury, deformity or physical condition, or who shall
either offer or undertake by any means or methods to diagnose, treat, operate or prescribe
for any human disease, pain, injury, deformity or physical condition. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all persons professing and attempting
to cure disease by means of the so-called system of “faithcurism”, “mind-healing”,
“laying-on-of-hands”, and other similar systems.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 45:9-18
What does New Jersey Statutes § 45:9-18 cover?
Section 45:9-18 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 45:9-18?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 45:9-18 apply to my situation?
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