As used in ORS 677.757 to 677.770: (1)(a) “Acupuncture” means an Oriental health care practice used to promote health and to treat neurological, organic or functional disorders by the stimulation of specific points on the surface of the body by the insertion of needles. “Acupuncture” includes the treatment method of moxibustion, as well as the […]
(1) No person shall practice acupuncture without first obtaining a license to practice medicine and surgery or a license to practice acupuncture from the Oregon Medical Board except as provided in subsection (2) of this section. (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the board may issue a license to practice acupuncture to an individual […]
Nothing in ORS 677.757 to 677.770 is intended to: (1) Prevent, limit or interfere with an individual licensed or certified by the Oregon Medical Board from practicing health care other than acupuncture within the scope of the license or certification of the individual. (2) Limit any other licensed or certified health care practitioner from practicing […]
Performance of acupuncture without licensure or after the termination of licensure by the Oregon Medical Board or in the absence of renewal of licensure constitutes the unauthorized practice of medicine and subjects the person to the penalties provided by ORS 677.990. [Formerly 677.262; 1989 c.830 §41; 1991 c.314 §2; 1993 c.378 §3]
Every physician or surgeon or other person licensed as an acupuncturist shall pay to the Oregon Medical Board nonrefundable fees as determined by the board pursuant to ORS 677.265. [Formerly 677.263; 1989 c.830 §42; 1993 c.378 §4]
(1) There is established an Acupuncture Advisory Committee consisting of six members appointed by the Oregon Medical Board. Of the committee members appointed by the board: (a) One shall be a person who is a current member of the board. (b) Two shall be physicians licensed under ORS chapter 677. (c) Three shall be acupuncturists […]
The Acupuncture Advisory Committee shall: (1) Review and make recommendations concerning all applications to the Oregon Medical Board for acupuncture licensing or acupuncture license renewal. (2) Recommend to the board standards of professional responsibility and practice for licensed acupuncturists. (3) Recommend to the board standards of didactic and clinical education and training for acupuncture license […]
