2009 Rhode Island Code
Title 5 - Businesses and Professions
CHAPTER 5-37.2 - The Healing Art of Acupuncture
§ 5-37.2-2 - Definitions.
SECTION 5-37.2-2
§ 5-37.2-2 Definitions. – Unless the context otherwise requires, the words, phrases, and derivatives employed in this chapter have the meanings ascribed to them in this section:
(1) "Acupuncture" means the insertion of needles into the human body by piercing the skin of the body, for the purpose of controlling and regulating the flow and balance of energy in the body.
(2) "Department" means the state department of health.
(3) "Doctor of acupuncture" means a person licensed under the provisions of this chapter to practice the art of healing known as acupuncture.
(4) "Licensed acupuncture assistant" means a person who assists in the practice of acupuncture under the direct supervision of a person licensed under the provisions of this chapter to practice acupuncture.
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