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§ 5. Definitions. For purposes of this Act, the following definitions shall have the following meanings, except where the context requires otherwise:
“Department” means the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
“Disciplinary Board” means the Medical Disciplinary Board.
“Physician” means a person licensed under the Medical Practice Act of 1987 to practice medicine in all of its branches or a chiropractic physician licensed to treat human ailments without the use of drugs and without operative surgery.
“Secretary” means the Secretary of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 225. Professions,Occupations and Business Operations § 61/5. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-225-professionsoccupations-and-business-operations/il-st-sect-225-61-5/
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