The board may, at its discretion, issue a license without examination to an acupuncture practitioner who has been licensed, certified or otherwise formally legally recognized as an acupuncturist or acupuncture practitioner in any state or territory if all three (3) of the following conditions are met to its satisfaction:
The applicant meets the requirements of practice in the state or territory in which the applicant is licensed, certified, or registered as an acupuncturist or acupuncture practitioner;
The requirements for practice in the state or territory in which the applicant is licensed, certified or registered as an acupuncturist or acupuncture practitioner are at least as stringent as those of this state; and
The state or territory in which the applicant is licensed, certified or legally recognized as an acupuncturist or acupuncture practitioner permits an acupuncture practitioner licensed in this state to practice acupuncture or acupuncture in that jurisdiction by credentials examination.
The issuance of a license by reciprocity to a military-trained applicant or military spouse shall be subject to the provisions of Section 73-50-1.
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 73 - Professions and Vocations
Chapter 71 - Acupuncture Practice Act
§ 73-71-15. Prohibition against unlicensed practice of acupuncture unless exempt from licensure
§ 73-71-21. License without examination; requirements; reciprocity
§ 73-71-33. Grounds for disciplinary actions
§ 73-71-43. License renewal; fees
§ 73-71-47. Request by licensee to have license placed on inactive status; reinstatement