§ 90-452. Practice of acupuncture without license prohibited. - North Carolina Statutes

§ 90‑452.  Practiceof acupuncture without license prohibited.

(a)        Unlawful Acts. – It is unlawful to engage in the practice ofacupuncture without a license issued pursuant to this Article.  It is unlawfulto advertise or otherwise represent oneself as qualified or authorized toengage in the practice of acupuncture without having the license required bythis Article.  A violation of this subsection is a Class 1 misdemeanor.

(b)        Exemptions. – This section shall not apply to any of thefollowing persons:

(1)        A physician licensed under Article 1 of this Chapter.

(2)        A student practicing acupuncture under the directsupervision of a licensed acupuncturist as part of a course of study approvedby the Board.

(3)        A chiropractor licensed under Article 8 of this Chapter. (1993, c. 303, s. 1; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 14, s. 48.)