54-601 PURPOSES OF THE ACT.
PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES
CHAPTER 6
PODIATRISTS
54-601. Purposes of the act. The practice of podiatry in the state of Idaho is hereby declared to affect the public health, safety and welfare and to be subject to regulation and control in the public interest. It is further declared to be a matter of public interest and concern that the profession of podiatry merit and receive the confidence of the public, and to that end that only qualified persons be permitted to practice podiatry in the state of Idaho. This act shall be liberally construed to carry out these objects and purposes.