California Code of Regulations
Title 16 - Professional and Vocational Regulations
Division 13.7 - Acupuncture
Article 5 - Standards of Practice
Section 1399.454 - Single Use Needles
An acupuncturist shall use needles labeled for single use only that meet the requirements of federal regulations 21 CFR Part 880.5580 (61 FR 64617, December 6, 1996). It shall constitute unprofessional conduct for an acupuncturist to use a needle more than once.
1. New section
filed 7-5-2005 as an emergency; operative 7-5-2005 (Register 2005, No. 27). A
Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-2-2005 or emergency
language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day. For prior
history, see Register 80, No. 6.
2. Certificate of Compliance as to
7-5-2005 order transmitted to OAL 11-2-2005 and filed 12-15-2005 (Register
2005, No. 50).
Note: Authority cited: Section 4933, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 4955, Business and Professions Code.