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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 2Ch. 2Art. 2§ 1054 Chiropractic Corporation Naming Rules

§ 1054 Chiropractic Corporation Naming Rules

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§ 1054 Chiropractic Corporation Naming Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •A chiropractic business must have the last name of at least one owner in its name.
  • •The business name must include the word 'chiropractic'.
  • •The business name must also include a word like 'corporation' or 'inc.' to show it's a company.

Example

Dr. Smith wants to open a chiropractic office.

Dr. Smith can't just name his business 'Back Pain Clinic'. He has to include his last name, the word 'chiropractic', and a word that shows it's a company. So, he could name it 'Smith Chiropractic Corporation' or 'Smith Chiropractic Inc.'

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§ 1054 Chiropractic Corporation Naming Rules

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the name of a chiropractic corporation and any name or names under which it may be rendering professional services, shall contain the name or the last name of one or more of the present, prospective, or former shareholders, and shall include the word “chiropractic” and the word “corporation” or wording or abbreviations denoting corporate existence. (Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 695, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2005.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

chiropractic corporationshareholderscorporate existence

Related Statutes

  • § 1050 Chiropractic Corporation Registration
  • § 1051 Chiropractic Corporation Registration Requirements
  • § 1053 Chiropractic Corporation Reporting Requirements
  • § 1055 Chiropractic Corporation Licensing Requirements
  • § 1056 Chiropractic Corporation Income Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 1054.
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