2022 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Chapter 451 - Acupuncture.
451.02 - Applicability.

451.02 Applicability. Nothing in this chapter requires a certificate under this chapter for any of the following:

(1) An individual holding a license, permit or certificate under ch. 441, 446, 447, 448, or 449 or a compact privilege under subch. XI or XII of ch. 448 who engages in a practice of acupuncture that is also included within the scope of his or her license, permit, certificate, or privilege.

NOTE: Sub. (1) is shown as affected by 2021 Wis. Acts 23 and 123 and as merged by the legislative reference bureau under s. 13.92 (2) (i). Eff. 5-1-23, sub. (1) is affected by 2021 Wis. Acts 23 and 251 and merged by the legislative reference bureau under s. 13.92 (2) (i). The text of sub. (1m) is the same before and after the 2nd merger. The cross-reference to subch. XI of ch. 448 was changed from subch. X of ch. 448 and the cross-reference to subch. XII of ch. 448 was changed from subch. XI of ch. 448 by the legislative reference bureau under s. 13.92 (1) (bm) 2. to reflect the renumbering under s. 13.92 (1) (bm) 2. of subchs. X and XI of ch. 448.

(2) An individual assisting an acupuncturist in practice under the direct supervision of the acupuncturist.

(3) An individual who engages in the practice of acupuncture as part of a supervised course of study or residency program in acupuncture that is approved by the department if the individual is designated by a title that clearly indicates his or her status as a student or trainee.

History: 1989 a. 31, 336; 2019 a. 100; 2021 a. 23 s. 71; 2021 a. 123, 251; s. 13.92 (1) (bm) 2.; s. 13.92 (2) (i).