New Jersey § 45:9b-5
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 45:9b-5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45:9b-5.
a. The practice of acupuncture research is defined as studying treatment by means
of mechanical, thermal or electrical stimulation effected by the insertion of solid
needles or the application of heat or electrical stimulation at a point or combination
of points on the surface of the body predetermined on the basis of the theory of the
physiological interrelationship of body organs with an associated point or combination
of points for diseases, disorders and dysfunctions of the body for the purpose of
achieving a regular therapeutic or prophylactic effect. b. A license to practice acupuncture research shall not permit the holder thereof
to use radiotherapy, fluoroscopy, or any form of ionizing radiation, to operate, to
reduce fractures or dislocations, or to use diagnostic or therapeutic methods involving
chemical or biological means. c. A license to practice acupuncture research shall permit the holder thereof to treat
any human disease, pain, injury, deformity or physical condition not prohibited by
the provision of this section provided the person volunteering for research treatment
presents a prior referral obtained from a licensed physician after appropriate medical
examination.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 45:9b-5
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Section 45:9b-5 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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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