North Carolina § 90-452 - Practice of acupuncture without license prohibited.
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§ 90-452. Practice of acupuncture without license prohibited.
Unlawful Acts. - It is unlawful to engage in the practice of acupuncture without a license issued pursuant to this Article. It is unlawful to advertise or otherwise represent oneself as qualified or authorized to engage in the practice of acupuncture without having the license required by this Article. A violation of this subsection is a Class 1 misdemeanor. Exemptions. - This section shall not apply to any of the following persons: A physician licensed under Article 1 of this Chapter. A student practicing acupuncture under the direct supervision of a licensed acupuncturist as part of a course of study approved by the Board. A chiropractor licensed under Article 8 of this Chapter. History (1993, c. 303, s. 1; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 14, s. 48.)
Source: official North Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 90-452 ("Practice of acupuncture without license prohibited.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. 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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