Acupuncture Practice Act

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Section
73-71-1

Short title

Section
73-71-3

Legislative intent; purposes

Section
73-71-5

Definitions

Section
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

Section
73-71-9

Repealed

Section
73-71-11

Mississippi Council of Advisors in Acupuncture created; membership, organization and operation; compensation; annual report

Section
73-71-13

State Board of Medical Licensure empowered to promulgate rules and regulations governing acupuncture; board's authority and responsibilities

Section
73-71-15

Prohibition against unlicensed practice of acupuncture unless exempt from licensure

Section
73-71-17

Acupuncture practitioner license authorizes practice of acupuncture; construction of chapter

Section
73-71-19

Qualifications for licensure; examination; subjects of examination; fingerprint-based criminal history records check required

Section
73-71-21

License without examination; requirements; reciprocity

Section
73-71-23

Continuing education requirements

Section
73-71-25

Approval of schools and colleges offering education and training in the practice of acupuncture; standards of professional education

Section
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

Section
73-71-29

Licensee reporting and record keeping requirements

Section
73-71-31

Compliance with applicable public health laws required; requisite practices

Section
73-71-33

Grounds for disciplinary actions

Section
73-71-35

Disciplinary proceedings; penalties; order to compel mental or physical examination

Section
73-71-37

Prohibited acts; penalties

Section
73-71-39

Board to establish program of care, counseling or treatment for impaired acupuncturists

Section
73-71-41

Confidentiality of patient care information; waiver of privilege

Section
73-71-43

License renewal; fees

Section
73-71-45

Renewal of expired license within four years after expiration; requirements for obtaining new license after four years after expiration

Section
73-71-47

Request by licensee to have license placed on inactive status; reinstatement

Section
73-71-49

Suspended license subject to expiration and can be renewed; revoked license subject to expiration but cannot be renewed; reinstatement fees

Section
73-71-51

Fees

Section
73-71-53

Repealed