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334.155. 1. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to any licensee of this chapter performing tasks which education or licensure qualify him to perform, in any setting.

2. This chapter does not apply to dentists licensed and lawfully practicing their profession within the provisions of chapter 332, RSMo; to nurses licensed and lawfully practicing their profession within the provisions of chapter 335, RSMo; to optometrists licensed and lawfully practicing their profession within the provisions of chapter 336, RSMo; to pharmacists licensed and lawfully practicing their profession within the provisions of chapter 338, RSMo; to podiatrists licensed and lawfully practicing their profession within the provisions of chapter 330, RSMo; or to chiropractors licensed and lawfully practicing their profession within the provisions of chapter 331, RSMo.

3. The provisions of this chapter shall not prevent a licensed physician from referring a patient to or delegating responsibilities to the professions exempted by subsection 2 of this section.

(L. 1959 S.B. 50 § 16, A.L. 1981 S.B. 16, A.L. 1990 S.B. 737)