2005 Idaho Code - 54-4703 — LICENSE REQUIRED

                                  TITLE  54
                    PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES
                                  CHAPTER 47
                                 ACUPUNCTURE
    54-4703.  LICENSE REQUIRED. (1) From and after the 1st day of July, 1999,
it is unlawful for any person to practice acupuncture in this state without,
at such time being licensed or certified pursuant to this chapter; provided
however, the provisions of this chapter shall not apply to persons licensed
pursuant to chapter 18, title 54, Idaho Code, but such persons may seek
licensure or certification pursuant to this chapter on a voluntary basis.
    (2)  No person shall use any title, designation, words, letters,
abbreviations, or sign, card or device which indicates to the public that such
person may practice acupuncture in any form or has been issued a license or
been certified pursuant to this chapter unless the person is so licensed or
certified, has been issued such license or certification, and the license or
certification is in good standing pursuant to rules of the board.
    (3)  A person who meets NCCAOM eligibility criteria for certification
shall be considered by the board as meeting the requirements for licensure
pursuant to this chapter. This provision shall be effective until one (1) year
after the effective date of this act. Thereafter all applicants for licensure
must meet the licensing requirement of this chapter.
    (4)  A person who meets the requirements for full or associate membership
of the American academy of medical acupuncture, or for fellowship of the
international academy of medical acupuncture, inc., shall be considered by the
board as meeting the requirements for certification pursuant to this chapter.
This provision shall be effective until one (1) year after the effective date
of this act. Thereafter all applicants for certification must meet the
certification requirement of this chapter.