Section 311.672 - Definitions for 311.671 to 311.686In KRS 311.671 to 311.686, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) "Acupuncturist" means an individual licensed to practice acupuncture by the board;(2) "Board" means the State Board of Medical Licensure;(3) "Committee" means the Acupuncture Advisory Committee under the State Board of Medical Licensure;(4) "Licensure" means licensure by the board to practice acupuncture; and(5) "Practice of acupuncture" means the insertion of acupuncture needles, with or without accompanying electrical or thermal stimulation, at certain acupuncture points or meridians on the surface of the human body for purposes of changing the flow of energy in the body and may include acupressure, cupping, moxibustion, or dermal friction. The practice of acupuncture shall not include laser acupuncture, osteopathic manipulative treatment, chiropractic adjustments, physical therapy, or surgery.Amended by 2014 Ky. Acts ch. 24,§ 2, eff. 7/15/2014.Effective:7/12/2006
Created 2006, Ky. Acts ch. 249, sec. 2, effective7/12/2006.