(A) A chiropractor licensed under this chapter seeking a certificate to practice acupuncture shall file with the state chiropractic board a written application on a form prescribed and supplied by the board. The application shall include all of the following:

(1) Evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant's license is current and valid and that the applicant is in good standing with the board;

(2) Evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has completed a course of study in acupuncture approved by the board in accordance with section 4734.211 of the Revised Code.

(3) Evidence satisfactory to the board that the applicant has passed the acupuncture examination administered by the national board of chiropractic examiners or a person that administers the examinations on the national board's behalf.

(B) The board shall review all applications received under this section. The board shall determine whether an applicant meets the requirements to receive a certificate to practice acupuncture not later than sixty days after receiving a complete application. The affirmative vote of not fewer than three members of the board is required to determine that an applicant meets the requirements for a certificate.

(C) At the time of making application for a certificate to practice acupuncture, the applicant shall pay the board a fee in an amount determined by the board pursuant to rules adopted under section 4734.10 of the Revised Code, no part of which shall be returned.

Effective Date: 2007 SB33 08-22-2007 .