N.Y. Education Law Section 7708
Boundaries of professional practice

Any individual whose license or authority to practice derives from the provisions of this article shall be prohibited from:

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Prescribing or administering drugs as defined in this chapter or as a treatment, therapy, or professional service in the practice of his or her profession; or

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Using invasive procedures as a treatment, therapy, or professional service in the practice of his or her profession. For purposes of this subdivision, “invasive procedure” means any procedure in which human tissue is cut, altered, or otherwise infiltrated by mechanical or other means. Invasive procedure includes surgery, lasers, ionizing radiation, therapeutic ultrasound, or electroconvulsive therapy.

Source: Section 7708 — Boundaries of professional practice, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/EDN/7708 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Aug. 9, 2025).

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