Title 54 — PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES

54-4701. Purpose. The legislature finds and declares that the provision of acupuncture services affects the public health, safety and welfare. The legislature further finds that it is in the public interest to aid in the provision of acupuncture services of high quality to the pe…

54-4702. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) "Acupuncture" means that theory of health care developed from traditional and modern Oriental medical philosophies that employs diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the human body based upon stimulation of specific acupunctur…

54-4703. License required. (1) From and after the 1st day of July, 1999, it is unlawful for any person to practice acupuncture in this state without, at such time being licensed or certified pursuant to this chapter; provided however, the provisions of this chapter shall not appl…

54-4704. Board of acupuncture created — Appointment — Terms. (1) There is hereby established in the division of occupational and professional licenses a state board of acupuncture and the members thereof shall be appointed by the governor within sixty (60) days following the effe…

54-4705. Board of acupuncture — Powers and duties — Funds. (1) The board shall have the authority to: (a) Determine the qualifications of persons applying for licensure, certification and acupuncture trainee permits pursuant to this chapter and define, by rule, the appropriate sc…

54-4706. Requirements for licensure. A person applying for a license shall, in addition to paying all required fees, submit a written application provided by the board showing to the satisfaction of the board that such person meets the following requirements: (1) Has received cer…

54-4707. Requirements for certification. A person applying for a certification shall, in addition to paying all required fees, submit a written application provided by the board showing that such person has successfully passed an examination or other demonstration of proficiency …

54-4708. Acupuncture trainee permit. (1) A person seeking the experience needed to obtain licensure or certification pursuant to this chapter may apply for an acupuncture trainee permit. Such person shall pay all required fees, submit a written application provided by the board a…

54-4708A. acupuncture technician. Individuals who have been granted an acupuncture technician certificate before July 1, 2011, shall be entitled to retain and renew such certificate under the renewal terms as provided in section 54-4710, Idaho Code, and the board’s rules, but no …

54-4709. Endorsement licensure. An applicant who proves to the satisfaction of the board that he is licensed or registered under the laws of another state, territory, or jurisdiction of the United States that, in the opinion of the board, imposes substantially equivalent licensin…

54-4710. Expiration and renewal — Reinstatement. (1) All licenses and certifications issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to biennial renewal and shall expire unless renewed in the manner prescribed by the board regarding applications for renewal, continui…

54-4711. Suspension and revocation. To protect the health, safety and welfare of the public, the board, in accordance with the requirements of chapter 52, title 67, Idaho Code, may refuse to issue or may refuse to renew a license, certification, or permit or may suspend or revoke…

54-4712. Titles. Persons licensed pursuant to this chapter may use the title "licensed acupuncturist." Persons certified or granted an acupuncture technician certificate, or an acupuncture trainee permit pursuant to this chapter, may use the title "certified acupuncturist," "acup…

54-4713. Penalties. (1) A person who violates any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor. (2) The board may seek injunction against any person who practices acupuncture in violation of this chapter and may, in the event a permanent injunction…