(a) To qualify for a license, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.
Moral character, age, education
(b) The applicant shall:
(1) Be of good moral character;
(2) Be at least 18 years old;
(3) Demonstrate competence in performing acupuncture by meeting the following standards for education or training:
(i) If the applicant is issued a license on or before May 31, 2026:
1. Graduation from at least a master's level program or its equivalent in acupuncture that is:
A. Approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission;
B. Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine; or
C. Found by the Board to be equivalent to a course approved or accredited under item A or B of this item; or
2. Achievement of a:
A. Diplomate in acupuncture from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine; or
B. Passing score on an examination that is determined by the Board to be equivalent to the examination given by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine; or
(ii) If the applicant is issued a license on or after June 1, 2026:
1. Graduation from at least a master's level program or its equivalent in acupuncture that is:
A. Approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission;
B. Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine; or
C. Found by the Board to be equivalent to a course approved or accredited under item A or B of this item; and
2. Achievement of a passing score on an examination given by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine or determined by the Board to be equivalent to the examination given by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine;
(4) Demonstrate the ability to communicate in the English language; and
(5) Meet any other qualifications that the Board establishes in regulations.
Credits
Added by Acts 1994, c. 620, § 1, eff. July 1, 1994. Amended by Acts 1997, c. 235, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1997; Acts 2003, c. 407, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2003; Acts 2019, c. 543, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2019; Acts 2022, c. 694, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2022; Acts 2022, c. 695, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2022; Acts 2022, c. 135, § 5.
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 1A-302, MD HEALTH OCCUP § 1A-302
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
