Regulation .01 Scope.
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A.
This chapter governs the practice of acupuncture.
B.
This chapter does not apply to:
(1)
An individual employed by the federal government as an acupuncturist while practicing within the scope of that employment;
(2)
A student, trainee, or visiting teacher designated as such while participating in a course of study or training under the supervision of a licensed acupuncturist in a program approved by the Board or the Maryland Higher Education Commission; or
(3)
An individual practicing a health occupation who is authorized to practice under a provision of the Annotated Code of Maryland, including:
(a)
A physician authorized under Health Occupations Article, Title 14, Annotated Code of Maryland, to perform acupuncture as it is defined in that title,
(b)
A dentist authorized under Health Occupations Article, Title 4, Annotated Code of Maryland, to perform acupuncture in connection with the practice of dentistry, or
(c)
A veterinarian licensed under the Agriculture Article, Title 2, Subtitle 3, Annotated Code of Maryland, who performs acupuncture on animals in connection with the practice of veterinary medicine.