(1) A person may not:(a) Practice acupuncture unless the person is licensed under ss. 457.101-457.118;(b) Use, in connection with his or her name or place of business, any title or description of services which incorporates the words “acupuncture,” “acupuncturist,” “certified acupuncturist,” “licensed acupuncturist,” “oriental medical practitioner”; the letters “L.Ac.,” “R.Ac.,” “A.P.,” or “D.O.M.”; or any other words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that he or she practices acupuncture unless he or she is a holder of a valid license issued pursuant to ss. 457.101-457.118;(c) Present as his or her own the license of another;(d) Knowingly give false or forged evidence to the board or a member thereof;(e) Use or attempt to use a license that has been suspended, revoked, or placed on inactive or delinquent status;(f) Employ any person who is not licensed pursuant to ss. 457.101-457.118 to engage in the practice of acupuncture; or(g) Conceal information relating to any violation of ss. 457.101-457.118.(2) A person who violates this section commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
(1) A person may not:(a) Practice acupuncture unless the person is licensed under ss. 457.101-457.118;(b) Use, in connection with his or her name or place of business, any title or description of services which incorporates the words “acupuncture,” “acupuncturist,” “certified acupuncturist,” “licensed acupuncturist,” “oriental medical practitioner”; the letters “L.Ac.,” “R.Ac.,” “A.P.,” or “D.O.M.”; or any other words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that he or she practices acupuncture unless he or she is a holder of a valid license issued pursuant to ss. 457.101-457.118;(c) Present as his or her own the license of another;(d) Knowingly give false or forged evidence to the board or a member thereof;(e) Use or attempt to use a license that has been suspended, revoked, or placed on inactive or delinquent status;(f) Employ any person who is not licensed pursuant to ss. 457.101-457.118 to engage in the practice of acupuncture; or(g) Conceal information relating to any violation of ss. 457.101-457.118.
(2) A person who violates this section commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.