Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 360 - RULES OF GEORGIA COMPOSITE MEDICAL BOARD
Chapter 360-6 - ACUPUNCTURE
Rule 360-6-.02 - Definitions
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
The terms used in these Rules, promulgated pursuant to the Act, are defined as follows:
(1) "ACAOM" means the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine which is a nationally recognized accreditation organization that accredits programs in acupuncture and oriental medicine.
(2) "Act" means the Acupuncture Act of Georgia, O.C.G.A. §§ 43-34-60et seq.
(3) "Acupuncture" means a form of therapy developed from traditional and modern Oriental concepts for health care that employs Oriental medicine techniques, treatment, and adjunctive therapies for the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health and the prevention of disease.
(4) "Advisory Committee" means the Acupuncture Advisory Committee of the Georgia Composite Medical Board.
O.C.G.A. Secs. 43-34-5, 43-34-62 to 43-34-64, 43-34-66, 43-34-71, 43-34-72.
