4925. (a) This chapter constitutes the chapter on acupuncture of the Business and Professions Code. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Acupuncture Licensure Act. Whenever a reference is made to the Acupuncture Licensure Act by the provisions of any statute, it is to be construed as referring to the provisions of […]
4926. In its concern with the need to eliminate the fundamental causes of illness, not simply to remove symptoms, and with the need to treat the whole person, the Legislature intends to establish in this article, a framework for the practice of the art and science of Asian medicine through acupuncture. The purpose of this […]
4927. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) “Board” means the Acupuncture Board. (b) “Person” means any individual, organization, or corporate body, except that only individuals may be licensed under this chapter. (c) “Acupuncturist” means an individual to whom a license has been issued to practice acupuncture pursuant to this chapter, which is in […]
4927.5. (a) For purposes of this chapter, “approved educational and training program” means a school or college offering education and training in the practice of an acupuncturist that meets all of the following requirements: (1) Offers curriculum that includes at least 3,000 hours of which at least 2,050 hours are didactic and laboratory training, and at least […]
4928. (a) The Acupuncture Board, which consists of seven members, shall enforce and administer this chapter. (b) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2024, and as of that date is repealed. (c) Notwithstanding any other law, the repeal of this section renders the board subject to review by the appropriate policy committees of the […]
4928.1. Protection of the public shall be the highest priority for the Acupuncture Board in exercising its licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions. Whenever the protection of the public is inconsistent with other interests sought to be promoted, the protection of the public shall be paramount. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 107, Sec. 20. Effective January […]
4929. Three members of the board shall be acupuncturists with at least five years of experience in acupuncture and four members shall be public members who do not hold a license or certificate as a physician and surgeon or acupuncturist. The acupuncturist members shall be appointed to represent a cross section of the cultural backgrounds […]
4930. Each member of the board shall be appointed for a term of four years. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 655, Sec. 59. Effective January 1, 2000.)
4931. Each member of the board shall receive per diem and expenses as provided in Section 103. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 655, Sec. 60. Effective January 1, 2000.)
4933. (a) The board shall administer this chapter. (b) The board may adopt, amend, or repeal, in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code), regulations as may be necessary to enable it to carry into effect the provisions of […]
4933.5. The board, by and with the approval of the director, may employ personnel necessary for the administration of this chapter. (Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 397, Sec. 4. (SB 1246) Effective January 1, 2015.)
4934. (a) The board, by and with the approval of the director, may appoint an executive officer who is exempt from the State Civil Service Act (Part 2 (commencing with Section 18500) of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code). (b) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2024, and as of […]
4934.1. (a) The Legislature requests the Milton Marks “Little Hoover” Commission on California State Government Organization and Economy to conduct a comprehensive analysis consisting of the following reviews and evaluations and shall report their findings and recommendations to the Legislature by September 1, 2004: (1) Review and make recommendations on the scope of practice for acupuncturists. (2) Review […]
4934.2. The board shall conduct the following studies and reviews, and shall report its findings and recommendations to the department and the Joint Committee on Boards, Commissions, and Consumer Protection no later that September 1, 2004: (a) The board shall conduct a comprehensive study of the use of unlicensed acupuncture assistants and the need to license […]
