147B.01 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Applicability. The definitions in this section apply to this chapter. Subd. 2. Acupressure. “Acupressure” means the application of pressure to acupuncture points. Subd. 3. Acupuncture practice. “Acupuncture practice” means a comprehensive system of health care using Oriental medical theory and its unique methods of diagnosis and treatment. Its treatment techniques include […]
147B.02 LICENSURE. Subdivision 1. Licensure required. Except as provided under subdivision 4, it is unlawful for any person to engage in the practice of acupuncture without a valid license after June 30, 1997. Each licensed acupuncture practitioner shall conspicuously display the license in the place of practice. Subd. 2. Designation. A person licensed under this […]
147B.03 NCCAOM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS. Subdivision 1. NCCAOM requirements. Unless a person is licensed under section 147B.02, subdivision 6, each licensee is required to meet the NCCAOM professional development activity requirements to maintain NCCAOM certification. These requirements may be met through a board approved continuing education program. Subd. 2. Board approval. The board shall […]
147B.04 BOARD ACTION ON APPLICATIONS. Subdivision 1. Verification of application information. The board or Acupuncture Advisory Council established under section 147B.05, with the approval of the board, may verify information provided by an application for licensure under section 147B.02 to determine if the information is accurate and complete. Subd. 2. Notification of board action. Within […]
147B.05 ACUPUNCTURE ADVISORY COUNCIL. Subdivision 1. Creation. The advisory council to the Board of Medical Practice for acupuncture consists of seven members appointed by the board to three-year terms. Four members must be licensed acupuncture practitioners, one member must be a licensed physician or osteopathic physician who also practices acupuncture, one member must be a […]
147B.06 PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT. Subdivision 1. Practice standards. (a) Before treatment of a patient, an acupuncture practitioner shall ask whether the patient has been examined by a licensed physician or other professional, as defined by section 145.61, subdivision 2, with regard to the patient’s illness or injury, and shall review the diagnosis as reported. (b) The […]
147B.07 DISCIPLINE; REPORTING. For purposes of this chapter, acupuncturist licensees and applicants are subject to the provisions of sections 147.091 to 147.162. History: 1995 c 177 s 8
147B.08 FEES. Subdivision 1. [Repealed, 1Sp2017 c 6 art 11 s 56] Subd. 2. [Repealed, 1Sp2017 c 6 art 11 s 56] Subd. 3. [Repealed, 1Sp2017 c 6 art 11 s 56] Subd. 4. Acupuncturist application and license fees. (a) The board may charge the following nonrefundable fees: (1) acupuncturist application fee, $150; (2) acupuncturist […]
147B.09 LICENSE RENEWAL CYCLE CONVERSION. Subdivision 1. Generally. The license renewal cycle for acupuncture practitioner licensees is converted to an annual cycle where renewal is due on the last day of the licensee’s month of birth. Conversion pursuant to this section begins January 1, 2020. This section governs license renewal procedures for licensees who were […]
