Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS
Part XLV - Medical Professions
Subpart 3 - Practice
Chapter 51 - Physician Acupuncturists, Licensed Acupuncturists and Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist
Section XLV-5105 - Necessity of Certification or Licensure; Exemptions
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A. No person may act as or undertake to perform or practice acupuncture or acupuncture detoxification unless he or she holds a current license, certificate or permit issued by the board. While any physician may practice acupuncture, and may apply to the board for registration to supervise an ADS, only a physician certified by the board under this Part may hold himself or herself out as a physician acupuncturist.
B. None of the provisions of this Chapter shall apply to any person employed by, and acting under the supervision and direction of, any commissioned physician of any of the United States Armed Services, Public Health Service or Veterans' Administration, practicing in the discharge of his or her official duties.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:1360 and 37:1270(B)(6).
