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

Universal Citation: 16 CA Code of Regs 1399.454
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 12, March 22, 2024

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 A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-2-2005 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.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.

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