Section 54-4708A – ACUPUNCTURE TECHNICIAN.
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 new technician certificates shall be issued on and after July 1, 2011. History: […]
Section 54-4709 – ENDORSEMENT LICENSURE.
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 licensing requirements as this chapter may, upon the payment of the required fee […]
Section 54-4710 – EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL — REINSTATEMENT.
54-4710. EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL — REINSTATEMENT. (1) All licenses and certifications issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to annual renewal and shall expire unless renewed in the manner prescribed by the board regarding applications for renewal, continuing education and fees. License renewal and reinstatement shall be in accordance with section 67-2614, […]
Section 54-4711 – SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION.
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 a license, certification, or permit, under such conditions […]
Section 54-4712 – TITLES.
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," "acupuncture technician" or "acupuncture trainee," respectively, but may not use the title "licensed acupuncturist" or "doctor," or any […]
Section 54-4713 – PENALTIES.
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 is entered against such person or plea or verdict of […]
Section 54-4701 – PURPOSE.
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 people of Idaho. To aid in fulfilling these purposes, this chapter […]
Section 54-4702 – DEFINITIONS.
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 acupuncture points on meridians of the human body for the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health […]
Section 54-4703 – LICENSE REQUIRED.
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 apply to persons licensed pursuant to chapter 18, title […]
Section 54-4704 – BOARD OF ACUPUNCTURE CREATED — APPOINTMENT — TERMS.
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 effective date of this chapter. (2) The board shall consist of five […]