Virginia Statutes

§ 54.1-3616 — Use of title "Doctor."

Virginia § 54.1-3616

JurisdictionVirginia

Title 54.1PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

Subtitle IIIPROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS REGULATED BY BOARDS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Ch. 36PSYCHOLOGY

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Bluebook

Va. Code Ann. § 54.1-3616 (2026).

Text

No person regulated under this chapter shall use the title "Doctor" or the abbreviation "Dr." in writing or in advertising in connection with his practice unless he simultaneously uses a clarifying title, initials, abbreviation or designation or language that identifies the type of practice for which he is licensed.

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Legislative History

1996, cc. 937, 980.

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