§ 90-454 – Powers and duties of Board.
90-454. Powers and duties of Board. The Board may: (1) Deny, issue, suspend, and revoke licenses in accordance with rules adopted by the Board, and may collect fees, investigate violations of this Article, and otherwise administer the provisions of this Article. (2) Sponsor or authorize other entities to offer continuing education programs, and approve continuing […]
§ 90-455 – Qualifications for license; renewal; inactive, suspended, expired, or lapsed license.
90-455. Qualifications for license; renewal; inactive, suspended, expired, or lapsed license. (a) Initial License. – To receive a license to practice acupuncture, a person shall meet all of the following requirements: (1) Submit a completed application as required by the Board. (2) Submit any fees required by the Board. (3) Submit proof of successful completion […]
§ 90-456 – Prohibited activities.
90-456. Prohibited activities. The Board may deny, suspend, or revoke a license, require remedial education, or issue a letter of reprimand, if a licensed acupuncturist or applicant: (1) Engages in false or fraudulent conduct which demonstrates an unfitness to practice acupuncture, including any of the following activities: a. Misrepresentation in connection with an application for […]
§ 90-457 – Fees.
90-457. Fees. The Board may establish fees, not to exceed the following amounts: (1) Application and an examination, one hundred dollars ($100.00). (2) Issuance of a license, five hundred dollars ($500.00). (3) Renewal of a license, three hundred dollars ($300.00). (4) Renewal of a license, an additional late fee of two hundred dollars ($200.00). (5) […]
§ 90-457.1 – Continuing education.
90-457.1. Continuing education. (a) Applicants for license renewal shall complete all required continuing education units during the two calendar years immediately preceding the license renewal date. (b) The Board shall set the minimum hours for study of specific subjects within the scope of practice of acupuncture. The Board shall set the maximum hours for subjects […]
§ 90-458 – Use of titles and display of license.
90-458. Use of titles and display of license. The titles "Licensed Acupuncturist" or "Acupuncturist" shall be used only by persons licensed under this Article. Possession of a license under this Article does not by itself entitle a person to identify oneself as a doctor or physician. Each person licensed to practice acupuncture shall post the […]
§ 90-459 – Third-party reimbursements.
90-459. Third-party reimbursements. Nothing in this Article shall be construed to require direct third-party reimbursement to persons licensed under this Article. (1993, c. 303, s. 1.)
§ 90-414.12 – Penalties and remedies; immunity for covered entities and business associates for good faith participation.
90-414.12. Penalties and remedies; immunity for covered entities and business associates for good faith participation. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a covered entity that discloses protected health information in violation of this Article is subject to the following: (1) Any civil penalty or criminal penalty, or both, that may be […]
§ 90-450 – Purpose.
90-450. Purpose. It is the purpose of this Article to promote the health, safety, and welfare of the people of North Carolina by establishing an orderly system of acupuncture licensing and to provide a valid, effective means of establishing licensing requirements. (1993, c. 303, s. 1.)
§ 90-414.4 – Required participation in HIE Network for some providers.
90-414.4. Required participation in HIE Network for some providers. (a) Findings. – The General Assembly makes the following findings: (1) That controlling escalating health care costs of the Medicaid program and other State-funded health care services is of significant importance to the State, its taxpayers, its Medicaid recipients, and other recipients of State-funded health care […]