Connecticut § 20-63 Title “Doctor” not to be used.

Connecticut Statutes

§ 20-63 — Title “Doctor” not to be used.

Connecticut § 20-63

Title 20Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards

Ch. 375Podiatry

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Bluebook

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-63 (2026).

Text

No person granted a certificate under this chapter shall display or use the title “Doctor” or its synonym without the designation “Podiatrist” or “Podiatric Medicine” and shall not mislead the public as to the limited professional scope of practice to treat human ailments.

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Legislative History

(1949 Rev., S. 4565; P.A. 91-113, S. 5.) History: P.A. 91-113 amended section to include “Podiatric Medicine” as designation to be used with “Doctor” and to change reference to professional qualifications to professional scope of practice. Cited. 207 C. 674; 208 C. 709.