Section 73-71-31 - Compliance with applicable public health laws required; requisite practices(1) Acupuncture practitioners shall comply with all applicable public health laws of this state.(2) Sanitation practices shall include: (a) Hands shall be washed with soap and water or other disinfectant between treatment of different patients;(b) Skin in the area of penetration shall be swabbed with alcohol or other germicidal solution before inserting needles;(c) Needles and other equipment used in the practice of acupuncture shall be sterilized before using;(d) Needles and other hazardous waste shall be disposed of in a manner prescribed by law; and(e) Other sanitation practices shall be observed to insure health and safety of patients, as prescribed by the board. Laws, 2009, ch. 447, § 16, eff. 7/1/2009.Reenacted without change by Laws, 2013, ch. 465, HB 1162, 16, eff. 7/1/2013.