Title 32 — Professions and Occupations

In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. "Acupuncture": (a) Means a system of medicine based in traditional practices and informed by contemporary science. (b) Includes the following: (i) Puncturing the skin by thin, solid needles to reach subcutaneous structure…

A. The acupuncture board of examiners is established consisting of the following members who are appointed by the governor: 1. Through January 16, 2022, four members who are licensed to practice acupuncture pursuant to this chapter and who have practiced acupuncture in this state…

A. The board shall: 1. Adopt rules necessary to enforce this chapter. 2. Initiate investigations and take disciplinary actions to enforce this chapter. 3. Evaluate the qualifications of applicants and issue licenses to qualified applicants. 4. Adopt and use a seal to authenticate…

A. Subject to title 41, chapter 4, article 4, the board may appoint an executive director who serves at the pleasure of the board. The executive director shall not be a board member. B. The executive director is eligible to receive compensation set by the board within the range d…

A. The acupuncture board of examiners fund is established consisting of fees collected pursuant to section 32-3927. The board shall administer the fund. Pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147, the board shall deposit fifteen percent of all monies collected under this chapter in t…

(L24, Ch. 222, sec. 48. Eff. 7/1/28) A. The acupuncture board of examiners fund is established consisting of fees collected pursuant to section 32-3927. The board shall administer the fund. Pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147, the board shall deposit ten percent of all monies …

This chapter does not require direct third party reimbursement to persons who are licensed pursuant to this chapter.

A. A person shall not practice acupuncture without a license issued pursuant to this chapter. B. This chapter does not apply to: 1. Health care professionals licensed pursuant to this title practicing within the scope of their license. 2. A student enrolled in a school of acupunc…

A. The board may issue an acupuncture detoxification specialist certificate to a person who practices auricular acupuncture for the purpose of treating alcoholism, substance abuse, trauma or chemical dependency if the person does all of the following: 1. Provides documentation of…

A. A person who is licensed pursuant to this chapter may use the title "licensed acupuncturist" and the abbreviation "L.Ac.". B. A person who is not licensed pursuant to this chapter shall not use any title, abbreviation, words, letters, signs or figures to indicate that the pers…

A. To receive a license to practice acupuncture pursuant to this chapter, a person shall submit an application as prescribed by the board. The applicant shall disclose in an application for initial licensure all other active and past professional health care licenses and certific…

A. Except as provided in section 32-4301, a license issued pursuant to this chapter is subject to renewal each year and expires unless renewed. B. The executive director shall send a renewal application to each licensee at least sixty days before expiration of the license. C. A l…

A. The board may issue a visiting professor certificate to an acupuncturist who has received a teaching position in a school of acupuncture in this state if that person demonstrates to the satisfaction of the board that the person has at least five years' experience in the practi…

A. By a formal vote at its annual meeting the board shall establish nonrefundable fees that do not exceed the following: 1. For issuance of an initial license, six hundred dollars. 2. For an application for a license or certificate, one hundred fifty dollars. 3. For renewal of a …

B. An acupuncturist who is certified by the board to treat animals may treat an animal pursuant to section 32-2231. C. The board shall adjudicate complaints arising from acupuncture treatment on animals and shall consult a licensed veterinarian as a subject matter expert on anima…

A. The board may deny, revoke or suspend a license issued under this chapter for any of the following reasons: 1. Conviction of a felony or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. The record of the conviction or a certified copy from the clerk of the court where the conviction o…

In connection with a board investigation conducted pursuant to 32-3951, the board at all reasonable times has the right to examine and copy any documents, reports, records or other physical evidence of any person being investigated or reports, records and any other documents main…

A. In addition to all other available remedies, if the board has any reason to believe that a person has violated this chapter or a board rule, the board through the attorney general or the county attorney of the county in which the violation is alleged to have occurred may apply…

A person who violates this chapter is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.

1. An acupuncture assistant may: (a) Remove acupuncture needles. (b) Monitor acupuncture procedures such as the application of heat or moxibustion. (c) Perform noncritical functions such as gathering basic patient information, taking blood pressure and attending to patient treatm…