License necessary to practice as chiropractic assistant; exceptions

5. a. No person shall practice as a chiropractic assistant unless the person holds a valid license to practice as a chiropractic assistant in this State pursuant to sections 5 through 8 of P.L.2015, c.283 (C.45:9-41.33 et seq.), except any student enrolled in an educational program recognized by the board that leads to a diploma or certification as a chiropractic assistant shall be permitted to provide clinical services under the supervision of a chiropractor to gain the necessary practical clinical experience. A licensed chiropractic assistant shall be considered a licensed healthcare professional and the chiropractic assistance services delegated to the assistant by a supervising chiropractor shall be considered performed incident to the license of the supervising chiropractor. b. No person, business entity or its employees, agents, or representatives shall use the title "chiropractic assistant" or any other title, designation, words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating the practice of chiropractic assistance unless licensed to practice chiropractic assistance under the provisions of P.L.2015, c.283 (C.45:9-41.33 et al.).