§ 43-34-65. Applicant Notification Procedures
After evaluation of an application and other evidence submitted by an applicant, the board shall notify such applicant that the application and evidence submitted are satisfactory and accepted or unsatisfactory and rejected. If an application is rejected, the notice shall state the reasons for rejection. History. Code 1981, § 43-34-65 , enacted by Ga. L. […]
§ 43-34-66. License Surrender Upon Demand; Display Requirements; Change of Address
Any document evidencing licensure issued by the board is the property of the board and must be surrendered on demand. Every person who holds a license issued by the board in accordance with this article and who is engaged in the active practice of acupuncture or the active practice of auricular (ear) detoxification therapy as […]
§ 43-34-67. License Renewal Requirements; Inactive Status
A license issued under this article shall be renewed biennially if the person holding such license is not in violation of this article at the time of application for renewal and if the application fulfills current requirements of continuing education as established by the board. Each person licensed under this article is responsible for renewing […]
§ 43-34-68. Informed Consent Requirements
Any person who undergoes acupuncture must consent to such procedure and shall be informed in general terms of the following: That the practice of acupuncture is based upon the Oriental arts and is completely distinct and different from traditional western medicine; That the acupuncturist cannot practice medicine, is not making a medical diagnosis of the […]
§ 43-34-69. Sanctions
The board, in consultation with the advisory committee, may impose any sanction authorized under subsection (b) of Code Section 43-34-8 upon a finding of any conduct specified in subsection (a) of Code Section 43-34-8 or a finding that such conduct involved dividing or agreeing to divide a fee for acupuncture services with any person who […]
§ 43-34-70. Advisory Committee
The board shall appoint an acupuncture advisory committee. The advisory committee shall include members of the acupuncture profession licensed to practice acupuncture under this article, persons licensed to practice medicine under Article 2 of this chapter who are acupuncturists, and such members as the board in its discretion may determine. Members shall receive no compensation […]
§ 43-34-71. Unlicensed Practice; Exceptions; Penalties
Unless licensed under this article or exempted under subsection (b) of this Code section, no person shall: Practice acupuncture or auricular (ear) detoxification therapy; or Represent himself or herself to be an acupuncturist or auricular (ear) detoxification technician who is licensed under this article. The prohibition in subsection (a) of this Code section does not […]
§ 43-34-72. Use of Titles and Professional Designations
The titles “Licensed Acupuncturist” (L. Ac.) and “Acupuncturist” may only be used by persons licensed under this article. The title “Auricular Detoxification Technician” (A.D.T.) may only be used by persons licensed to practice auricular (ear) detoxification therapy under this article. Possession of a license to practice as an A.D.T. does not by itself entitle a […]
§ 43-34-60. Short Title
This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Acupuncture Act of Georgia.” History. Code 1981, § 43-34-60 , enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 538, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509. Code Commission notes. Pursuant to Code Section 28-9-5, in 2002, Code Section 43-34-60, as enacted by Ga. […]
§ 43-34-61. Purpose
The General Assembly finds and declares that the practice of acupuncture in Georgia affects the public health, safety, and welfare and that it is necessarily a proper subject of regulation and control. History. Code 1981, § 43-34-61 , enacted by Ga. L. 2000, p. 538, § 1; Ga. L. 2009, p. 859, § 1/HB 509. […]