2018 Mississippi Code
Title 73 - Professions and Vocations
Chapter 71 - Acupuncture Practice Act
§ 73-71-27. Effect of chapter on acupuncturist licensed, certified or registered under prior law; prohibition against performing professional responsibilities not qualified to perform; penalties for violation; liability insurance to be maintained.
(1) Any acupuncturist validly licensed, certified or registered under prior law of this state shall be deemed as licensed under the provisions of this chapter.
(2) All acupuncturists licensed under this section shall not accept or perform professional responsibilities that the licensee knows or has reason to know that the person is not qualified by training, experience or certification to perform. Violation of this section shall subject the licensee to the revocation or suspension of his or her license. The board shall make regulations on those requirements and shall grant previously licensed, certified or registered acupuncturists qualification on a case-by-case basis.
(3) The board shall require each licensee to obtain and maintain an adequate amount of professional liability insurance and provide proof of that insurance to the board.
