California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 2 — Healing ArtsChapter 12 — AcupunctureArticle 2 — Certification RequirementsSection 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 scope of their respective licenses, if the licensee has received a course of instruction in acupuncture. This course material shall be approved by the licensing board having jurisdiction over the licensee. The board shall assist the licensing boards in providing information as requested by the individual licensing boards.
(b) The course requirement set forth in subdivision (a) shall not apply to a podiatrist or dentist who has completed a course in acupuncture, including a continuing education course, and has utilized acupuncture prior to July 1, 1982.
Notes
Allows dentists and podiatrists to practice acupuncture within their license scope after completing acupuncture instruction approved by their licensing board, and requires the acupuncture board to assist those boards with requested information. Exempts dentists and podiatrists who completed an acupuncture course, including continuing education, and used acupuncture before July 1, 1982, from the course requirement.
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