HRS §436E-2
Definitions
This section defines key terms used in the acupuncture law, such as who is an acupuncture practitioner, what the practice of acupuncture includes, and what the board and department are. It also explains that an earned degree is a real academic or clinical degree, not an honorary one.
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The statute, as written — Definitions
As used in this chapter: "Acupuncture practitioner" means a person engaged in the practice of acupuncture. "Board" means the board of acupuncture. "Department" means the department of commerce and consumer affairs. "Director" means the director of commerce and consumer affairs. "Earned degree" means an academically or a clinically obtained degree (not honorary). "Practice of acupuncture" means stimulation of a certain acupuncture point or points on the human body for the purpose of controlling and regulating the flow and balance of energy in the body. The practice includes the techniques of piercing the skin by inserting needles and point stimulation by the use of acupressure, electrical, mechanical, thermal, or traditional therapeutic means.
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