Haw. Rev. Stat. § 436E-3.5

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 436E-3.5 - Physicians and osteopaths not exempt

Persons licensed under chapter 453 who desire to practice acupuncture shall be subject to licensing under this chapter.

HRS § 436E-3.5

L 1989, c 180, §2; am L 1993, c 260, §1; am L 2009, c 11, §57 .

Attorney General Opinions

Medical acupuncture is not sufficiently distinct from traditional acupuncture so as to fall outside the scope of the practice of acupuncture. Physicians licensed by board of medical examiners cannot practice medical acupuncture absent licensure by board of acupuncture. Att. Gen. Op. 03-5.