Md. Code Regs. 10.26.02.01

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 10.26.02.01 - Scope

A. This chapter governs the practice of acupuncture.

B. This chapter does not apply to:

(1) An individual employed by the federal government as an acupuncturist while practicing within the scope of that employment;

(2) A student, trainee, or visiting teacher designated as such while participating in a course of study or training under the supervision of a licensed acupuncturist in a program approved by the Board or the Maryland Higher Education Commission; or

(3) An individual practicing a health occupation who is authorized to practice under a provision of the Annotated Code of Maryland, including:

(a) A physician authorized under Health Occupations Article, Title 14, Annotated Code of Maryland, to perform acupuncture as it is defined in that title,

(b) A dentist authorized under Health Occupations Article, Title 4, Annotated Code of Maryland, to perform acupuncture in connection with the practice of dentistry, or

(c) A veterinarian licensed under the Agriculture Article, Title 2, Subtitle 3, Annotated Code of Maryland, who performs acupuncture on animals in connection with the practice of veterinary medicine.

Md. Code Regs. 10.26.02.01

Regulations .01 adopted as an emergency provision effective February 22, 1996 (23:6 Md. R. 472); adopted permanently effective August 12, 1996 (23:16 Md. R. 1175)