Exception.—The provisions of the act do not apply to those who have been practising medicine ten years in the Territory (ib., s. 2,564, Act passed 1882).
Professional Conduct.—The code of ethics of the United States Medical Association is the standard, and the rule of decision, concerning professional conduct (ib., s. 2,565).
Penalty.—Persons unlawfully collecting or receiving fees or compensation for services as physicians or surgeons in violation of this act, are liable to the party paying it for double the amount thereof (ib., s. 2,568).
Fees.—To the secretary of the board, from each graduate or licentiate if the diploma is genuine, $5.
To the secretary of the board, from each graduate or licentiate if the diploma is fraudulent or not owned by the possessor, $20 (ib., s. 2,556).
To clerk of the county, for filing and recording certificate, the usual fees (ib., s. 2,559).
To the secretary of the board, for examination, in advance, $10 (ib., s. 2,561).
New York.
Prohibition.—No person can lawfully practise medicine unless registered and legally authorized prior to September 1st, 1891, or unless licensed by the regents of the University of the State of New York and registered as required by the present law; nor can any person lawfully practise medicine who has ever been convicted of a felony by any court, or whose authority to practise is suspended or revoked by the regents on the recommendation of a State board (Laws of 1893, c. 661, s. 140).