This bill amends the requirements for acupuncture licensure by updating the definition of "NADA training" to remove the reference to the effective date of July 1, 2017. It introduces a new member to the Board of Acupuncture Licensing, specifically a certified acupuncture detoxification specialist, who will be appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the council. Additionally, the bill modifies the educational requirements for licensure by allowing applicants to hold a current, valid acupuncture license from another state with comparable requirements, rather than necessitating a specific degree.

Furthermore, the bill repeals and reenacts the definition of the National Certification Board of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (NCBAHM), replacing all instances of the previous certification commission, NCCAOM, with NCBAHM in relevant statutes. The changes aim to modernize the acupuncture licensure process and ensure that the governing body reflects current standards in the field. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 328-G:2, 328-G:3, 328-G:9, 328-G:9-a
As Amended by the House: 328-G:2, 328-G:3, 328-G:9
HB1269 text: 328-G:2, 328-G:3, 328-G:9, 328-G:9-a