# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 26 — Board of Acupuncture

### Chapter 02 — General Regulations

#### Regulation .01 Scope.

*COMAR 10.26.02.01*

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.