§ 59-731.2. Use of word “Doctor” or abbreviation “Dr.”, etc. as evidence.

A.  Proof that any class of persons identified in Section 725.2 of this title appends to their name the word "Doctor", the abbreviation "Dr.", or any other word, abbreviation or designation, which word, abbreviation or designation, indicate that such person is qualified for diagnosis or treatment, as herein defined, shall constitute prima facie evidence that such person is holding himself or herself out, within the meaning of this act, as qualified to engage in diagnosis or treatment.

B.  Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent a person specified in paragraphs 7 through 9 of subsection A of Section 725.2 of this title from appending to such person’s name the word "Doctor", so long as such person follows such name and designation with the letters signifying the recognized doctoral degrees specified in paragraphs 7 through 9 of subsection A of Section 725.2 of this title.

Added by Laws 1947, p. 358, § 2, emerg. eff. May 22, 1947.  Amended by Laws 1993, c. 168, § 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1993; Laws 2000, c. 52, § 2, emerg. eff. April 14, 2000.