House Bill No. [insert number] amends R.S. 37:1358 to update the requirements for licensure as an acupuncturist in Louisiana. The bill specifies that to be certified as a licensed acupuncturist, an individual must hold active status with the newly named National Certification Board for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, which replaces the previous name, National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Additionally, the individual must successfully pass the certification examination, including the Biomedicine portion, administered by the same organization. This legislative change reflects the updated name of the national certifying organization for acupuncturists and ensures that the requirements for licensure remain aligned with the current standards set by the national board. The bill aims to streamline the certification process and maintain the integrity of the acupuncture profession in Louisiana.

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HB405 Original: