N.J. Admin. Code § 13:35-9.12A

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 13:35-9.12A - Herbology

(a) Except as set forth in (b) and (c) below, a licensed acupuncturist shall practice herbology only if he or she submits proof to the Board of current certification in Chinese Herbology or Oriental Medicine from the NCCAOM and has a letter from the Board recognizing that the licensed acupuncturist has submitted this information.

(b) Prior to October 21, 2014, a licensed acupuncturist who obtained his or her license on or before November 2, 2009, may obtain a letter from the Board recognizing that he or she may practice herbology if he or she:

1. Successfully completed an herbology program from a school accredited by the ACAOM;

2. Passed the NCCAOM herbology examination;

3. Was ever certified in Chinese Herbology or Oriental Medicine by NCCAOM; or

4. Passed the NCCAOM herbology examination module.

(c) Prior to October 21, 2014, a licensed acupuncturist who was enrolled in a school accredited by the ACAOM on or before November 2, 2009, may obtain a letter from the Board recognizing that he or she may practice herbology if:

1. He or she graduated from the ACAOM accredited school in which he or she was enrolled in on or before November 2, 2009; and

2. The school had a program in Chinese herbal medicine.

(d) A licensed acupuncturist who is permitted to practice herbology pursuant to (a), (b), or (c) above shall complete at least 10 hours of continuing education related to the practice of herbology as part of the 30 hours of continuing education he or she is required to complete pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:35-9.20.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:35-9.12A

New Rule, R.2014 d.066, effective 4/21/2014.
See: 45 N.J.R. 729(a), 45 N.J.R. 1589(a), 46 N.J.R. 695(b).