Chapter 451, ACUPUNCTURE
8 sections in this chapter.
Wis. Stat. § 451.01 Definitions
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451.01 Definitions. In this chapter: (1) “Acupuncture” means promoting, maintaining or restoring health or diagnosing, preventing or treating disease based on traditional Oriental medical concepts of treating specific areas of the human body, known as acupuncture points or meridi…
Wis. Stat. § 451.02 Applicability
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451.02 Applicability. Nothing in this chapter requires a certificate under this chapter for any of the following: (1) An individual holding a license, permit or certificate under ch. 441, 446, 447, 448, or 449 or a compact privilege under subch. II of ch. 447 or subch. XI or XII …
Wis. Stat. § 451.04 Certification
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451.04 Certification. 451.04(1)(1) Acupuncturist certificate required. No person may engage in the practice of acupuncture or use the title “acupuncturist” or any similar title unless the person is certified as an acupuncturist by the department. 451.04(2)(2) Acupuncturist certif…
Wis. Stat. § 451.06 Examination
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451.06 Examination. Examinations shall consist of written or practical tests, or both, requiring applicants to demonstrate minimum competency in services and subjects substantially related to the practice of acupuncture. History: 1989 a. 31, 336; 2013 a. 114.
Wis. Stat. § 451.08 Reciprocal certificate
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451.08 Reciprocal certificate. Upon application and payment of the fee specified in s. 440.05 (2), the department shall grant an acupuncturist certificate to any applicant who holds an acupuncturist certificate or license in another state or territory of the United States if the …
Wis. Stat. § 451.12 Infection control
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451.12 Infection control. The department shall promulgate rules relating to the prevention of infection, the sterilization of needles and other equipment or materials capable of transmitting infection and the safe disposal of potentially infectious materials. The rules shall requ…
Wis. Stat. § 451.14 Disciplinary proceedings and actions
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451.14 Disciplinary proceedings and actions. (1) Subject to the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1), the department may make investigations or conduct hearings to determine whether a violation of this chapter or any rule promulgated under this chapter has occurred. (2) Subject …
Wis. Stat. § 451.16 Penalties
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451.16 Penalties. Any person who violates this chapter or any rule promulgated under this chapter may be fined not less than $100 nor more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than 90 days or both. History: 1989 a. 31.