House Bill No. 405, introduced by Representative Egan, amends the existing law regarding the practice of acupuncture in Louisiana. The bill specifically updates the requirements for licensure as an acupuncturist, which now mandates that individuals must hold active status with the newly named National Certification Board for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, replacing the previous name, the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Additionally, applicants must successfully pass the certification examination, which includes the Biomedicine portion, as administered by the same updated organization.

The proposed changes reflect a rebranding of the national certifying organization for acupuncturists, ensuring that the terminology used in state law aligns with the current name of the certifying body. This legislative update aims to streamline the licensure process and maintain consistency with national standards in the field of acupuncture and herbal medicine.

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