33-49-107. Licensure required; components; exemptions; other licensed health care professionals.

(a) Beginning January 1, 2018, unless the person is licensed to practice acupuncture in compliance with this chapter and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto, no person shall:

(i) Practice acupuncture or hold himself out as an acupuncturist or as being able to practice acupuncture in Wyoming;

(ii) Use the title of acupuncturist or any variant thereof; or

(iii) Use any configuration of letters, including L. Ac., after his name indicating a degree in acupuncture.

(b) Any license issued under this chapter shall:

(i) Be issued in the name of the licensed acupuncturist;

(ii) State the licensing and expiration dates; and

(iii) Be displayed at all times in a conspicuous manner in the place of business or employment of the licensee.

(c) The following persons are exempt from this chapter's licensure requirements:

(i) An acupuncturist licensed to practice acupuncture in another jurisdiction while teaching or demonstrating or providing acupuncture in connection with teaching or participating in an educational seminar in Wyoming. Any exemption under this paragraph shall not exceed sixty (60) days cumulatively in a calendar year;

(ii) An acupuncturist licensed in another jurisdiction who enters this state to provide acupuncture during a natural disaster or a public health emergency, as declared by the governor pursuant to W.S. 35-4-115(a)(i);

(iii) With board approval, a person in training may practice acupuncture provided all services are performed under the direct supervision of an acupuncturist licensed in this state.

(e) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit or restrict any other licensed health care provider in this state from practicing acupuncture within their statutory scope of practice. However, no person may represent themselves as an acupuncturist in any manner unless licensed in accordance with this chapter.