Sec. 08.06.010. Practice of acupuncture without license prohibited.
A person may not practice acupuncture without a license.
Sec. 08.06.020. Application for license.
A person desiring to practice acupuncture shall apply in writing to the department.
Sec. 08.06.030. License to practice acupuncture.
(a) A person is qualified to receive a license to practice acupuncture if the person (1) is of good moral character; (2) is at least 21 years of age; (3) either (A) has completed a course of study consistent with the core curriculum and guidelines of the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at […]
Sec. 08.06.040. Renewal of license.
The department may not renew a license under this chapter unless the applicant demonstrates continued competence as an acupuncturist in a manner established by the department in regulations.
Sec. 08.06.050. Disclosure.
(a) A person who practices acupuncture shall disclose that the person’s training and practice are in acupuncture (1) to each patient; and (2) on all material used in the practice of acupuncture and made available to patients or to the public. (b) A person who practices acupuncture without being covered by malpractice insurance shall disclose […]
Sec. 08.06.060. Restrictions on practice of acupuncture.
A person who practices acupuncture may not (1) give, prescribe, or recommend in the practice a (A) prescription drug; (B) controlled substance; (C) poison; (2) engage in surgery; or (3) use the word “physician” in the person’s title unless the person is also licensed as a physician.
Sec. 08.06.070. Grounds for imposition of disciplinary sanctions.
After a hearing, the department may impose a disciplinary sanction on a person licensed under this chapter when the department finds that the licensee (1) secured a license through deceit, fraud, or intentional misrepresentation; (2) engaged in deceit, fraud, or intentional misrepresentation in the course of providing professional services or engaging in professional activities; (3) […]
Sec. 08.06.080. Exemption.
This chapter does not apply to a person who practices acupuncture under AS 08.36 or AS 08.64.
Sec. 08.06.090. Penalty.
A person who violates this chapter or a regulation adopted under this chapter is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
Sec. 08.06.100. Regulations.
The department may adopt regulations to implement this chapter, including regulations establishing (1) standards for the practice of acupuncture; (2) standards for continuing education and training; (3) a code of ethics for the practice of acupuncture.
Sec. 08.06.190. Definitions.
In this chapter, (1) “acupuncture” means a form of healing developed from traditional Chinese medical concepts that uses the stimulation of certain points on or near the surface of the body by the insertion of needles to prevent or modify the perception of pain or to normalize physiological functions; (2) “department” means the Department of […]