Mississippi § 73-71-17 - Acupuncture practitioner license authorizes practice of acupuncture; construction of chapter.
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§ 73-71-17. Acupuncture practitioner license authorizes practice of acupuncture; construction of chapter.
An acupuncture practitioner license authorizes the holder to engage in the practice of acupuncture. This chapter shall not be construed to limit, interfere with, or prevent any other class of licensed health care professionals from practicing within the scope of their licenses as defined by each profession’s state licensing statute. This chapter shall not be construed to make unlawful the activities of persons involved in research performed under the auspices of a federal or state regulated research institution. The practice and techniques of acupuncture shall not include the practice of physical therapy as defined in the Mississippi Physical Therapy Practice Law, Title 73, Chapter 23 of the Mississippi Code of 1972.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 73-71-17 ("Acupuncture practitioner license authorizes practice of acupuncture; construction of chapter.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. 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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