2025 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 17 - Occupations
Chapter 677 - Regulation of Medicine, Podiatry and Acupuncture
Section 677.757 - Definitions for ORS 677.757 to 677.770.
As used in ORS 677.757 to 677.770:
(1) "Acupuncture" means:
(a) Traditional Eastern medicine used to promote health and treat neurological, organic or functional disorders through the insertion of needles into specific points on the body at varying depths, including insertion into the skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle layers and fascia, and into or near joint spaces based on anatomical location and the practitioner’s clinical assessment. The type of needle inserted, and the depth, angle and technique of insertion, are informed by specialized training in acupuncture theory, biomedical anatomy and diagnostic evaluation to safely stimulate biological and physiological responses and support the body’s healing process.
(b) The treatment method of moxibustion and the use of electrical, thermal, mechanical or magnetic devices, with or without needles, to stimulate acupuncture points and acupuncture meridians and to induce acupuncture anesthesia or analgesia.
(c) The following modalities, as authorized by the Oregon Medical Board:
(A) Traditional Eastern medicine and acupuncture techniques of diagnosis and evaluation;
(B) Traditional Eastern medicine manual therapy, exercise and related therapeutic methods; and
(C) The use of Traditional Eastern medicine pharmacopoeia, vitamins, minerals and dietary advice.
(2) "Traditional Eastern medicine pharmacopoeia" means a list of herbs described in Traditional Eastern medicine texts commonly used in accredited schools of Traditional Eastern medicine if the texts are approved by the Oregon Medical Board. [1993 c.378 §1; 2025 c.344 §3]
