Sec. 10.26.02.01. Scope

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.