Section 5-37.2-22. – Physicians practicing acupuncture excepted.

§ 5-37.2-22. Physicians practicing acupuncture excepted. This chapter shall not be construed to prohibit a physician from practicing acupuncture as authorized under § 5-37-20. History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 287, § 1; P.L. 1979, ch. 395, § 1; P.L. 1986, ch. 301, § 7.

Section 5-37.2-23. – Receipts.

§ 5-37.2-23. Receipts. The proceeds of any fees collected pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be deposited as general revenues. History of Section.P.L. 1989, ch. 126, art. 26, § 16; P.L. 1995, ch. 370, art. 40, § 20.

Section 5-37.2-24. – Meaning of terms in existing laws.

§ 5-37.2-24. Meaning of terms in existing laws. When in any law, resolution, document, record, instrument, proceeding, or other place the words “Oriental medicine” as applied in this chapter appear, they shall be construed to mean “Chinese medicine”. History of Section.P.L. 2021, ch. 62, § 3, effective June 25, 2021; P.L. 2021, ch. 68, § […]

Section 5-37.2-7. – Powers of department.

§ 5-37.2-7. Powers of department. For the purpose of conducting its responsibilities under this chapter, the department shall: (1) Engage persons of established reputation and known ability in acupuncture or Chinese medicine as consultants to the department; the Rhode Island Society of Acupuncture, and any other professional association of acupuncture or Chinese medicine are designated […]

Section 5-37.2-8. – [Repealed.]

§ 5-37.2-8. [Repealed.] History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 287, § 1; Repealed by P.L. 1985, ch. 181, art. 18, § 1, effective July 1, 1985.

Section 5-37.2-8.1. – License required.

§ 5-37.2-8.1. License required. (a) Unless licensed as a doctor of acupuncture or Chinese medicine under this chapter, or exempt from licensure under the provisions of this chapter, no person shall practice or hold himself or herself out as practicing, or engaging in the practice of, acupuncture and Chinese medicine, either for compensation or gratuitously. […]

Section 5-37.2-9. – Special licensing.

§ 5-37.2-9. Special licensing. (a) Upon application to the department prior to July 1, 1980, any person who has been an instructor in the art of acupuncture or Chinese medicine at a domestic or foreign college or university satisfactory to the department for a period of two (2) years and who has had at least […]