Section 43-61-01 - DefinitionsAs used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. "Acupuncture" means an East Asian system of health care that maintains and restores the health of patients through treatments that include patient education, botanical medicine, qi gong, tai qi, or the stimulation of a certain point or points on or below the surface of the body, including traditional meridian points and ashi trigger points by the insertion of presterilized, filiform, disposable needles with or without electronic stimulation or by utilizing manual or thermal techniques.2. "Acupuncturist" means an individual licensed to practice acupuncture under this chapter.3. "Approved acupuncture program" means a board-approved graduate level educational program that is offered by an institution of higher education and accredited by a national or regional agency recognized by the United States department of education, or another such equivalent program approved by the board which: a. Is accredited, has the status of candidate for accreditation, or meets the standards of an organization approved by the board, such as the accreditation commission of acupuncture and oriental medicine.b. Has been approved by the board after an investigation that determines that the college or program meets education standards equivalent to those established by the accrediting agency under subdivision a and complies with the board's rules.4. "Board" means the state board of integrative health care created under chapter 43-57.Added by S.L. 2015 , ch. 308( SB 2191 ), § 8, eff. 7/1/2015.