California Business and Professions Code ARTICLE 2 - Certification Requirements

• Section 4935.
  (a) (1) It is a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) and not more than two thousand five hundred dollars...
• Section 4936.
  (a) It is unprofessional conduct for an acupuncturist to use the title “Doctor” or the abbreviation “Dr.” in connection with the practice of acupuncture unless he...
• Section 4937.
  An acupuncturist’s license authorizes the holder thereof:(a) To engage in the practice of acupuncture.(b) To perform or prescribe the use of Asian massage, acupressure, breathing techniques, exercise,...
• Section 4938.
  (a) The board shall issue a license to practice acupuncture to any person who makes an application and meets the following requirements:(1) Is at least 18 years...
• Section 4939.
  (a) For purposes of this chapter, “approved credential evaluation service” means an agency or organization that is approved by the board to evaluate education completed outside...
• Section 4940.
  (a) The board shall establish standards for the approval of tutorial programs for education and training in the practice of acupuncture, that satisfy the requirements of...
• Section 4941.
  In reviewing applications for licensure based upon the completion of a tutorial program in acupuncture, the board may provide that credit is granted for relevant...
• Section 4944.
  (a) The board shall have the authority to investigate and evaluate each and every applicant applying for a license to practice acupuncture and to make the...
• Section 4945.
  (a) The board shall establish standards for continuing education for acupuncturists.(b) The board shall require each acupuncturist to complete 50 hours of continuing education every two years...
• Section 4947.
  (a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the practice of acupuncture by a person licensed as a dentist or a podiatrist, within the...
• Section 4948.
  The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to make unlawful the activities of persons involved in research pursuant to Section 2075.(Repealed and added...
• Section 4949.
  The provisions of this chapter shall not prohibit an acupuncturist from another state or country, who is not a licensed acupuncturist in this state, who...

Last modified: October 22, 2018