65-7603. License prerequisite to practice acupuncture; representation as acupuncturist; penalties. (a) On and after July 1, 2017, except as otherwise provided in this act, no person shall practice acupuncture unless such person possesses a current and valid acupuncture license issued under this act.
(b) (1) No person shall depict oneself orally or in writing, expressly or by implication, as a holder of a license who does not hold a current license under this act.
(2) Only persons licensed under this act shall be entitled to use the title "licensed acupuncturist" or the designated letters "L.Ac."
(3) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit an acupuncturist licensed under this act from listing or using in conjunction with their name any letters, words, abbreviations or other insignia to denote any educational degrees, certifications or credentials which such licensed acupuncturist has earned.
(4) Violation of this section shall constitute a class B misdemeanor.
History: L. 2016, ch. 92, ยง 8; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Article 76 - Acupuncture Practice Act
65-7603 License prerequisite to practice acupuncture; representation as acupuncturist; penalties.
65-7604 Acupuncture needles; requirements.
65-7605 Persons not required to hold acupuncturist license.
65-7606 License to practice acupuncture by examination; prerequisites.
65-7607 License to practice acupuncture by endorsement; prerequisite.
65-7608 Waiver of certain license prerequisites.
65-7610 Reinstatement of revoked license; requirements; procedure.
65-7611 Fees; collection by state board of healing arts.
65-7613 Acupuncture advisory council; appointments and terms of members; meetings; reimbursement.
65-7615 Rules and regulations.
65-7617 Same; jurisdiction; procedure; stipulations; emergency proceedings.
65-7618 Non-disciplinary resolutions; procedure.
65-7620 Confidentiality of complaints and related reports, records or information; exceptions.
65-7621 Reporting alleged incidents of malpractice; civil immunity; when.
65-7622 Acupuncturist-patient privilege.