328-G:1 Findings and Purpose. – I. The general court finds that a significant number of New Hampshire residents choose acupuncture and Asian medicine to be part of their health care needs and declares that acupuncture and Asian medicine form a distinct health care profession that affects the public health, safety, and welfare and provides […]
328-G:10 Scope of Practice. – I. Under this chapter the scope of practice of acupuncture shall include the allied techniques and modalities of Asian medicine, both traditional and modern. The scope of practice shall include: diagnostic procedures; electrical and magnetic stimulation; moxibustion and other forms of heat therapy; cupping and scraping techniques; dietary, nutritional, […]
328-G:11 Powers and Duties of the Board. – I. The board shall: (a) Ensure that licensed acupuncturists serving the public meet minimum standards of proficiency and competency to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public. (b) Administer and enforce all provisions of this chapter, which pertain to licensees and applicants, and all […]
328-G:12 Disciplinary Actions. – I. The board may undertake disciplinary proceedings: (a) Upon its own initiative; or (b) Upon written complaint of any person which charges that a person licensed by the board has committed misconduct under paragraph II and which specifies the grounds for the misconduct. II. Misconduct sufficient to support disciplinary proceedings […]
328-G:13 Hearings. – The board shall take no disciplinary action without a hearing. At least 14 days prior to hearing, both parties to a disciplinary proceeding shall be served, either personally or by registered mail, with a written copy of the complaint filed and notice of the time and place for hearing. All complaints […]
328-G:14 Penalties. – It shall be a class A misdemeanor for any natural person, and a felony if any other person, to violate RSA 328-G:9, or to act as an acupuncture detoxification specialist without current certification by the board under RSA 328-G:9-a. Source. 1997, 251:1. 2006, 76:17, eff. July 1, 2006. 2017, 246:4, eff. […]
328-G:15 Severability. – If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of the chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or applications, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are […]
328-G:2 Definitions. – In this chapter: I. " Acupuncture " means primarily the insertion of needles through the skin at certain points on the body, with or without the application of electric current and/or heat, for the purpose of promoting health and balance as defined by the principles of Asian medicine. II. " Acupuncturist […]
328-G:3 Board Established. – I. There shall be a board of acupuncture licensing consisting of the following members: (a) Four acupuncturists, appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the council, who shall: (1) Hold a current, valid license to practice acupuncture under this chapter. (2) Have been residents of this state […]
328-G:4 Repealed by 2015, 276:108, XXVI, eff. July 1, 2015. –
328-G:5 Repealed by 2021, 197:6, I, eff. July 1, 2021. –
328-G:6 Organization and Meetings. – The board shall hold regular meetings at least semi-annually and shall give notice to its members of the time and place for holding all regular and special meetings. A quorum of the board shall consist of a majority of the members of the board who have been approved by […]
328-G:7 Rulemaking Authority. – The board shall adopt rules, under RSA 541-A, relative to: I. Eligibility requirements for an acupuncture license. II. Scope of practice. III. Eligibility requirements for license renewal, including continuing education requirements, testing, peer review, and methods to ensure compliance with such requirements. IV. [Repealed.] V. Establishing and enforcing ethical and […]
328-G:8 Disposition of Receipts. – All moneys received by the board under this chapter shall be deposited with the state treasurer through the office of professional licensure and certification. Source. 1997, 251:1. 2000, 181:4. 2015, 276:99, eff. July 1, 2015.
328-G:9 Licensure Required; Renewal; Reissuance; Continuing Education. – I. No person shall practice acupuncture within this state without first obtaining a license from the board except physicians licensed under RSA 329 and doctors of naturopathic medicine certified under RSA 328-E:12. II. The board shall issue a license to any applicant who satisfies all of […]
328-G:9-a Certified Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist. – I. The board shall certify as an acupuncture detoxification specialist a qualified individual, not licensed by the board as an acupuncturist, who has successfully completed NADA training or other training in acupuncture detoxification protocols as determined by the board and complied with the rules of the board adopted […]
