§ 5-37.2-17. Applicability of chapter.
This chapter does not prohibit:
(1) Gratuitous services of druggists or other persons in cases of emergency;
(2) The domestic administration of family remedies; or
(3) Any person from assisting any person in the practice of the healing arts licensed under this chapter, except that this person may not insert needles into the skin.
History of Section.P.L. 1978, ch. 287, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 5 - Businesses and Professions
Chapter 5-37.2 - The Practice of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
Section 5-37.2-1. - Legislative declaration — Acupuncture and Chinese medicine.
Section 5-37.2-1.1. - Board of acupuncture and Chinese medicine.
Section 5-37.2-2. - Definitions.
Section 5-37.2-2.1 - — 5-37.2-6. [Repealed.]
Section 5-37.2-7. - Powers of department.
Section 5-37.2-8. - [Repealed.]
Section 5-37.2-8.1. - License required.
Section 5-37.2-9. - Special licensing.
Section 5-37.2-10. - Application for licenses — Fees.
Section 5-37.2-11. - [Repealed.]
Section 5-37.2-12. - Issuance of licenses to practice acupuncture.
Section 5-37.2-12.1. - Examination requirements and issuance of license.
Section 5-37.2-12.2. - Reciprocal licensing requirements.
Section 5-37.2-12.3. - Continuing education for acupuncture and Chinese medicine.
Section 5-37.2-12.4. - Licensure of previously licensed doctors of acupuncture.
Section 5-37.2-13. - [Repealed.]
Section 5-37.2-15. - Suspension, revocation, or refusal of license — Grounds.
Section 5-37.2-16. - Suspension, revocation, or refusal of license — Notice and hearing.
Section 5-37.2-17. - Applicability of chapter.
Section 5-37.2-18. - Reporting vital statistics.
Section 5-37.2-19. - Seminars not in accordance with department regulations prohibited — Penalty.
Section 5-37.2-20. - Practice without a license a misdemeanor.
Section 5-37.2-21. - Injunctive relief.
Section 5-37.2-22. - Physicians practicing acupuncture excepted.