Utah § 58-1-602 - Auricular detoxification certification.

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§ 58-1-602. Auricular detoxification certification.

Effective 5/6/2026
58-1-602.  Auricular detoxification certification.
(1)As used in this section:
(a)"Health care provider" means an individual who is licensed under:
(i)Subsection 58-31b-301(2)(a), (2)(b), (2)(c), (2)(d), (2)(f), or (2)(g);
(ii)Chapter 60, Mental Health Professional Practice Act;
(iii)Chapter 61, Part 3, Licensing; or
(iv)Chapter 70a, Utah Physician Assistant Act.
(b)
(i)"NADA protocol" means:
(A)a protocol developed by the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association; and
(B)an adjunctive therapy using one to five invariant ear acupuncture or acupressure points for the adjunctive treatment and prevention of substance use disorders or to provide support for individuals who have experienced physical or emotional trauma.
(ii)"NADA protocol" does not include the stimulation of other auricular or distal acupuncture points.
(2)A health care provider may perform the NADA protocol if the health care provider:
(a)obtains a certification from the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association to perform the NADA protocol; and
(b)provides the division proof of obtaining the certification.
(3)A health care provider may perform a protocol substantially similar to the NADA protocol if:
(a)the division has determined the protocol is substantially similar to the NADA protocol; and
(b)the individual has met each requirement the division has created to perform the protocol.
(4)In accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the division may make rules for implementing Subsection (3).


Amended by Chapter 96, 2026 General Session

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