California § 4947 - Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the practice of acupuncture
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§ 4947. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the practice of acupuncture
(a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the practice of acupuncture by a person licensed as a dentist or a podiatrist, within the scope of their respective licenses, if the licensee has received a course of instruction in acupuncture. This course material shall be approved by the licensing board having jurisdiction over the licensee. The board shall assist the licensing boards in providing information as requested by the individual licensing boards. (b) The course requirement set forth in subdivision (a) shall not apply to a podiatrist or dentist who has completed a course in acupuncture, including a continuing education course, and has utilized acupuncture prior to July 1, 1982.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 4947
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 4947 cover?
Section 4947 ("Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the practice of acupuncture") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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