Maryland SB370 revises regulations for the State Acupuncture Board, including licensing requirements and penalties for unauthorized practice.
Maryland SB370 amends the regulations for the State Acupuncture Board, focusing on licensing requirements and penalties for unauthorized practice. The bill defines "practice acupuncture" as using East Asian medical therapies for normalizing physiological functions and health restoration. It mandates that individuals must graduate from an approved acupuncture program or pass a national examination to obtain a license. The bill also prohibits employing unlicensed individuals to practice acupuncture and aiding unauthorized practice, with misdemeanor penalties for violations.
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