Sec. 16525.
(1) By March 4, 2021, the department, in consultation with the board, shall promulgate rules that establish the minimum standards for licensure as an acupuncturist and implement the licensure program for the practice of acupuncture. In promulgating rules for purposes of section 16515(1), the department, in consultation with the board, may adopt by reference the professional standards issued by a certified program that is recognized by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies. In promulgating rules for purposes of section 16515(2)(b), the department, in consultation with the board, shall consider whether an applicant has completed systematic acupuncture education that includes live lectures, demonstrations, and supervised clinical training specific to acupuncture.
(2) The rules in effect on March 3, 2020 regarding the registration of acupuncturists remain in effect until the effective date of the rules promulgated under subsection (1).
History: Add. 2006, Act 30, Eff. July 1, 2006 ;-- Am. 2019, Act 140, Eff. Mar. 4, 2020 ;-- Am. 2020, Act 136, Imd. Eff. July 8, 2020 Popular Name: Act 368
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 368 of 1978 - Public Health Code (333.1101 - 333.25211)
Article 15 - Occupations (333.16101...333.18838)
368-1978-15-165. - Part 165. Acupuncture (333.16501...333.16529)
Section 333.16501 - Definitions.
Section 333.16511 - Use of Words, Titles, or Letters; License Required.
Section 333.16513 - Practice of Acupuncture; License Required; Use of Titles; Exemptions.
Section 333.16515 - Requirements for Licensure; Limited License; Issuance.
Section 333.16517 - Rules; License Renewal; Continuing Education Requirements.
Section 333.16521 - Michigan Board of Acupuncture; Creation; Membership; Terms of Office.
Section 333.16529 - Third Party Reimbursement or Worker's Compensation Benefits.