54-4703. LICENSE REQUIRED. (1) From and after the 1st day of July, 1999, it is unlawful for any person to practice acupuncture in this state without, at such time being licensed or certified pursuant to this chapter; provided however, the provisions of this chapter shall not apply to persons licensed pursuant to chapter 18, title 54, Idaho Code, but such persons may seek licensure or certification pursuant to this chapter on a voluntary basis. Persons holding an acupuncture trainee permit pursuant to this chapter may practice acupuncture on a supervised, limited basis as prescribed by this chapter, the board’s rules and the permit.
(2) No person shall use any title, designation, words, letters, abbreviations, or sign, card or device which indicates to the public that such person may practice acupuncture in any form or has been issued a license or been certified pursuant to this chapter unless the person is so licensed or certified, has been issued such license or certification, and the license or certification is in good standing pursuant to rules of the board.
History:
[54-4703, added 1999, ch. 379, sec. 1, p. 1040; am. 2007, ch. 220, sec. 1, p. 661; am. 2011, ch. 75, sec. 1, p. 157.]
Structure Idaho Code
Title 54 - PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES
Section 54-4702 - DEFINITIONS.
Section 54-4703 - LICENSE REQUIRED.
Section 54-4704 - BOARD OF ACUPUNCTURE CREATED — APPOINTMENT — TERMS.
Section 54-4705 - BOARD OF ACUPUNCTURE — POWERS AND DUTIES — FUNDS.
Section 54-4706 - REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE.
Section 54-4707 - REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION.
Section 54-4708 - ACUPUNCTURE TRAINEE PERMIT.
Section 54-4708A - ACUPUNCTURE TECHNICIAN.
Section 54-4709 - ENDORSEMENT LICENSURE.
Section 54-4710 - EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL — REINSTATEMENT.