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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 2Ch. 12Art. 2§ 4944 Acupuncture Licensing Authority

§ 4944 Acupuncture Licensing Authority

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§ 4944 Acupuncture Licensing Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The board checks if people who want to be acupuncturists are qualified before they can take the test or get a license.
  • •The board also checks schools that teach acupuncture to make sure they are good enough, but this rule ended in 2017.
  • •The board can let other officials handle small or routine decisions.

Example

Someone wants to become an acupuncturist and applies for a license.

The board will look at their application to see if they are qualified. If they are, they can take the test or get the license. If not, they won’t be allowed.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 4944 Acupuncture Licensing Authority

(a) The board shall have the authority to investigate and evaluate each and every applicant applying for a license to practice acupuncture and to make the final determination of the admission of the applicant to the examination, or for the issuance of a license, in conformance with the provisions of this chapter. (b) The board shall investigate and evaluate each school or college applying for approval under Section 4939 and may utilize and contract with consultants to evaluate those training programs. This subdivision shall become inoperative on January 1, 2017. (c) The board may delegate to the executive officer or other official of the board its authority under this section in routine matters. (Amended by Stats. 2014, Ch. 397, Sec. 10. (SB 1246) Effective January 1, 2015.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

contractschoolterminationlicenseauthoritythe california acupunctureexaminationissuance

Related Statutes

  • § 4938 Acupuncture Licensing Requirements
  • § 7613.1 Cemetery Fund Audits
  • § 7619 Funeral Director License Requirements
  • § 7652.9 Cemetery Manager Licensing Requirements
  • § 7653.7 Cemetery Manager Licensing Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 4944.
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