CHAPTER 666

S.P. 97 - L.D. 263

An Act to Define a Scope of Practice for Acupuncture

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:

Sec. 1. 32 MRSA §12501, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 671, §13, is amended to read:

1. Acupuncture. "Acupuncture" means the insertion of fine metal needles through the skin at specific points on or near the surface of the body with or without the palpitation palpation of specific points on the body and with or without the application of electric current or heat to the needles or skin, or both. The practice of acupuncture is based on traditional oriental theories and serves to normalize physiological function, treat certain diseases and dysfunctions of the body, prevent or modify the perception of pain and promote health and well-being.

Sec. 2. 32 MRSA §12503, sub-§1, śC, as enacted by PL 1995, c. 671, §13, is repealed.

Sec. 3. 32 MRSA §12513-A is enacted to read:

§12513-A.__Scope of practice

1.__Definitions.__As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.