§ 73-71-45. Renewal of expired license within four years after expiration; requirements for obtaining new license after four years after expiration
A license that has expired may be renewed at any time within ninety (90) days after its expiration upon filing of an application for renewal on a form provided by the board and payment of the renewal fee in effect on the last regular renewal date. If the license is not renewed within ninety (90) […]
§ 73-71-47. Request by licensee to have license placed on inactive status; reinstatement
At any time while a license is valid, or expired but not lapsed, the licensee may request that his or her license be placed on inactive status. While on inactive status, the licensee is not subject to fees or continuing education requirements. As a condition of reinstatement, the licensee must satisfy the following requirements: Demonstrate […]
§ 73-71-49. Suspended license subject to expiration and can be renewed; revoked license subject to expiration but cannot be renewed; reinstatement fees
A suspended license is subject to expiration and shall be renewed as provided in this chapter, but while the license remains suspended, and until it is reinstated, the renewal does not entitle the practice of acupuncture, or any other activity or conduct in violation of the order of the board by which the license was […]
§ 73-71-51. Fees
The board may charge reasonable fees for the following: Initial application fee for licensing; Written and practical examination not including the cost of the nationally recognized examination; Biennial licensing renewal for acupuncture practitioners; Late renewal more than thirty (30) days, but not later than one (1) year, after expiration of a license, which late fee […]
§ 73-71-43. License renewal; fees
Each licensee shall be required to pay biennial license renewal fees and meet continuing education requirements as provided in this chapter.
§ 73-71-23. Continuing education requirements
The board shall establish, by regulation, mandatory continuing education requirements for acupuncture practitioners licensed in this state, including the following: Each person licensed under this chapter, whether or not residing within the state, shall complete thirty (30) hours of continuing education within each biennial renewal period, except during the initial biennial renewal period; and Each […]
§ 73-71-25. Approval of schools and colleges offering education and training in the practice of acupuncture; standards of professional education
The board shall establish standards for approval of schools and colleges offering education and training in the practice of acupuncture. Before approval of an institute of acupuncture, the board shall determine that the institute meets standards of professional education. These standards shall provide that the institute: Require, as a prerequisite to graduation, a program of […]
§ 73-71-27. Effect of chapter on acupuncturist licensed, certified or registered under prior law; prohibition against performing professional responsibilities not qualified to perform; penalties for violation; liability insurance to be maintained
Any acupuncturist validly licensed, certified or registered under prior law of this state shall be deemed as licensed under the provisions of this chapter. All acupuncturists licensed under this section shall not accept or perform professional responsibilities that the licensee knows or has reason to know that the person is not qualified by training, experience […]
§ 73-71-29. Licensee reporting and record keeping requirements
Persons licensed under this chapter shall be subject to the following reporting requirements: All morbidity, mortality, infectious disease, abuse and neglect reporting requirements of this state; Reporting completion of the required continuing education study to the board with his or her license renewal; Notification of the board in writing of any change of address within […]
§ 73-71-31. Compliance with applicable public health laws required; requisite practices
Acupuncture practitioners shall comply with all applicable public health laws of this state. Sanitation practices shall include: Hands shall be washed with soap and water or other disinfectant between treatment of different patients; Skin in the area of penetration shall be swabbed with alcohol or other germicidal solution before inserting needles; Needles and other equipment […]