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History
- Substituted by A2558D
- Ordered to third reading cal.1816
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Print number 3911b
- Amend (t) and recommit to higher education
- Referred to higher education
- Print number 3911a
- Amend and recommit to higher education
- Referred to higher education
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Relates to the licensing of acupuncturists and the practice of the profession of acupuncture
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Richard Gottfried
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Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to the licensing of acupuncturists and the practice of the profession of acupuncture
Purpose or general idea of bill
To clarify that the scope of practice of acupuncture encompasses the traditional scope of East Asian (Chinese, Japanese, Korean) medical theory, including the use of herbs.
Summary of specific provisions
The bill amends Education Law § 8211 to include the recommending of diet, herbs, and natural products, and their preparation in accordance with traditional and modern East Asian (Chinese, Korean or Japanese) medical theory, within the definition of the profession of acupuncture.
Justification
The practice of Acupuncture has always included the use of herbal and dietary supplements. Acupuncturists receive significant training and education in herbal supplements as part of their curriculum - some 20% of the total hours of training received. This legislation simply codifies that the recommendation and preparation of these traditional remedies is within the scope of an acupuncturist's practice without impacting other individuals and businesses supplying these products. The change in the legislation relates to products already considered over-the-counter and so does not extend to the compounding of prescription drugs or controlled substances or permit any activities contrary to FDA regulations, or state pharmacy licensure.
Prior legislative history
S.3306B
Fiscal implications
None to the state.
Effective date
Immediately.
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