Chapter 71 - Acupuncture Practice Act

Chapter 71 - Acupuncture Practice Act

§ 73-71-1. Short title
§ 73-71-3. Legislative intent; purposes
§ 73-71-5. Definitions
§ 73-71-7. Evaluation of patient by physician required within six months before date of performing acupuncture; patient must sign form stating patient was evaluated within the prescribed time; exceptions; practitioner to provide certain information to patient
§ 73-71-11. Mississippi Council of Advisors in Acupuncture created; membership, organization and operation; compensation; annual report
§ 73-71-13. State Board of Medical Licensure empowered to promulgate rules and regulations governing acupuncture; board’s authority and responsibilities
§ 73-71-15. Prohibition against unlicensed practice of acupuncture unless exempt from licensure
§ 73-71-17. Acupuncture practitioner license authorizes practice of acupuncture; construction of chapter
§ 73-71-19. Qualifications for licensure; examination; subjects of examination; fingerprint-based criminal history records check required
§ 73-71-21. License without examination; requirements; reciprocity
§ 73-71-23. Continuing education requirements
§ 73-71-25. Approval of schools and colleges offering education and training in the practice of acupuncture; standards of professional education
§ 73-71-27. Effect of chapter on acupuncturist licensed, certified or registered under prior law; prohibition against performing professional responsibilities not qualified to perform; penalties for violation; liability insurance to be maintained
§ 73-71-29. Licensee reporting and record keeping requirements
§ 73-71-31. Compliance with applicable public health laws required; requisite practices
§ 73-71-33. Grounds for disciplinary actions
§ 73-71-35. Disciplinary proceedings; penalties; order to compel mental or physical examination
§ 73-71-37. Prohibited acts; penalties
§ 73-71-39. Board to establish program of care, counseling or treatment for impaired acupuncturists
§ 73-71-41. Confidentiality of patient care information; waiver of privilege
§ 73-71-43. License renewal; fees
§ 73-71-45. Renewal of expired license within four years after expiration; requirements for obtaining new license after four years after expiration
§ 73-71-47. Request by licensee to have license placed on inactive status; reinstatement
§ 73-71-49. Suspended license subject to expiration and can be renewed; revoked license subject to expiration but cannot be renewed; reinstatement fees
§ 73-71-51. Fees

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