D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 22. HEALTH |
SubTilte 22-B. PUBLIC HEALTH AND MEDICINE |
Chapter 22-B1. PROTECTION OF PUBLIC HEALTH |
Section 22-B124. ACUPUNCTURE
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124.1The practice of acupuncture shall be limited to physicians and dentists licensed to practice in the District of Columbia for the period of one (1) year.
124.2The Director of the Department of Human Services shall develop an examination and other criteria for licensure of practitioners of acupuncture who are neither licensed to practice medicine or dentistry in the District of Columbia. The regulations shall be forwarded to the Council within one (1) year after enactment.
124.3The Director of the Department of Human Services shall recommend minimum standards for clinics specializing in acupuncture treatment. The recommendations shall be forwarded to the Council within six (6) months of enactment of this section.