2013 Maryland Code
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS
§ 1A-302 - Qualifications of applicants

(a) In general. -- To qualify for a license, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.

(b) Enumeration. -- The applicant shall:

(1) Be of good moral character;

(2) Be at least 18 years old;

(3) Demonstrate competence in performing acupuncture by meeting one of the following standards for education or training:

(i) Graduation from a course of training of at least 1,800 hours in acupuncture, including 300 clinical hours, that is:

1. Approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission;

2. Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine; or

3. Found by the Board to be equivalent to a course approved by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine; or

(ii) Achievement of a:

1. Diplomate in acupuncture from the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine; or

2. Passing score on an examination that is determined by the Board to be equivalent to the examination given by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine;

(4) Demonstrate the ability to communicate in the English language; and

(5) Meet any other qualifications that the Board establishes in regulations.