N.J.S.A. 45:2C-8 — Practice of acupuncture by physician, surgeon, dentist.

45:2C-8 Practice of acupuncture by physician, surgeon, dentist. 8. Nothing in this act shall be construed to prevent the practice of acupuncture by a person licensed in New Jersey as a physician and surgeon or dentist and is in good standing, provided his course of training has included acupuncture. The course of training in acupuncture shall be for a minimum of 300 hours and shall include a clinical training program of not less than 150 hours. A person licensed in New Jersey as a physician and surgeon or dentist, who practices acupuncture as permitted pursuant to this section, shall be subject to oversight by the State Board of Medical Examiners or the New Jersey State Board of Dentistry, as appropriate, and shall not be subject to oversight by the Acupuncture Examining Board. L.1983, c.7, s.8; amended 2009, c.56, s.8.

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