§ 1A-301. License required; exemptions  


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  •    (a) In general. -- Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice acupuncture in this State.

    (b) Exemptions. -- This section does not apply to:

       (1) An individual employed by the federal government as an acupuncturist while practicing within the scope of that employment;

       (2) A student, trainee, or visiting teacher who is designated as a student, trainee, or visiting teacher while participating in a course of study or training under the supervision of a licensed acupuncturist in a program that is approved by the Board or the State Board of Higher Education; or

       (3) An individual authorized under § 1A-316 of this subtitle to perform auricular detoxification under the direct supervision of an acupuncturist licensed by the Board.


HISTORY: 1994, ch. 620, § 1; 2001, ch. 317.