Maryland HB374 revises acupuncture practice regulations, including licensing requirements and penalties for unauthorized practice.

Maryland HB374 amends the state's acupuncture practice regulations by updating licensing requirements. Effective June 1, 2026, applicants must be accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Herbal Medicine or demonstrate equivalent qualifications. The bill also prohibits employing or aiding unauthorized acupuncture practice and outlines penalties for violations, including fines and imprisonment. It defines "acupuncture" as a form of health care based on East Asian medical theories and specifies the unauthorized practice of acupuncture.

Maryland HB374 revises acupuncture practice regulations, including licensing requirements and penalties for unauthorized practice.

Maryland HB374 amends the state's acupuncture practice regulations by updating licensing requirements. Effective June 1, 2026, applicants must be accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Herbal Medicine or demonstrate equivalent qualifications. The bill also prohibits employing or aiding unauthorized acupuncture practice and outlines penalties for violations, including fines and imprisonment. It defines "acupuncture" as a form of health care based on East Asian medical theories and specifies the unauthorized practice of acupuncture.