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NH Rev Stat § 328-F:25 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 328-F - Allied Health Professionals|Section 328-F:25 - Obligation to Report; Immunities.

    328-F:25 Obligation to Report;  Immunities. –||I. Persons and entities regulated by the state, including but not limited to, licensees, certified individuals, registrants, insurance companies, health care organizations, and health care facilities shall report to the board of directors and the appropriate governing board any criminal conviction of a licensee, certified individual, registered hearing aid dealer, or any determination by a regulatory agency indicating that a licensee, certified individual, or registered hearing aid dealer has violated this chapter or the practice act of his or her governing board. Persons and entities so reporting shall be immune from civil liability if the report is made in good faith.||II. Every individual, agency, facility, institution or organization regulated by the state and employing licensed allied health professionals or using the services of a registered hearing aid dealer within the state shall report to the appropriate governing board within 30 days any act by an individual licensed or certified by the board that appears to constitute misconduct. Persons and entities so reporting shall be immune from civil liability if the report is made in good faith.||III. An administrative fine of $500 shall be imposed on any person or entity failing to make a report required by this section.||IV. Persons submitting to any governing board a complaint of misconduct by an individual licensed or certified by the board shall be immune from civil liability if the complaint is made in good faith.||V. Persons or entities testifying or providing information or documents to a governing board in connection with an investigation or disciplinary proceeding carried out by the board shall be immune from civil liability if their testimony or actions are made in good faith.||VI. The governing boards shall not disclose the identity of persons or entities that provide information pursuant to this section unless their identities are revealed in the course of disciplinary proceedings or are required to be disclosed by a court of law.|||Source. 1997, 287:1. 2003, 310:55, eff. July 1, 2003. 2018, 87:10, eff. July 24, 2018. 2021, 91:175, eff. July 1, 2021.|
NH Rev Stat § 328-F:26 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 328-F - Allied Health Professionals|Section 328-F:26 - Temporary Suspension Where Imminent Threat.

    328-F:26 Temporary Suspension Where Imminent Threat. –||In cases involving imminent danger to life or health, the governing boards may order suspension of a license or certification pending hearing for a period of no more than 10 working days, unless the licensee or certified individual agrees in writing to a longer period. In such cases, the board shall comply with RSA 541-A:30.|||Source. 1997, 287:1. 2003, 310:56, eff. July 1, 2003. 2018, 87:11, eff. July 24, 2018.|
NH Rev Stat § 328-F:27 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 328-F - Allied Health Professionals|Section 328-F:27 - Unauthorized Practice.

    328-F:27 Unauthorized Practice. –||I. Nothing in this chapter or the practice acts of the governing boards shall be construed to restrict persons licensed or certified under any other laws of this state from engaging in the practice or profession for which they are licensed or certified.||II. Practice of an allied health profession by any person who is not licensed, certified, or registered to practice such profession shall constitute unauthorized practice. A business which holds itself out, through advertising or in any other way, as providing an allied health service but does not have available to supervise its services an allied health professional licensed, certified, or registered to provide the services which the business purports to offer, is engaged in unauthorized practice.||III. Unauthorized practice is punishable as a class A misdemeanor by an individual, and as a felony by an entity.||IV. Each governing board is authorized to issue a cease and desist order against any person or entity engaged in unauthorized practice. The cease and desist order shall be enforceable in superior court.||V. The attorney general, the governing board of the allied health practice affected or the prosecuting attorney of any county or municipality where the act of unauthorized practice takes place may maintain an action to enjoin any person or entity from continuing to do acts of unauthorized practice. The action to enjoin shall not replace any other civil, criminal or regulatory remedy. An injunction without bond is available to the governing board of the allied health practice affected.|||Source. 1997, 287:1. 2003, 310:57. 2006, 76:16, eff. July 1, 2006. 2018, 87:12, eff. July 24, 2018. 2021, 91:176, eff. July 1, 2021.|
NH Rev Stat § 328-F:28 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 328-F - Allied Health Professionals|Section 328-F:28 - Privileged Communications.

    328-F:28 Privileged Communications. –||The confidential communications between licensed or certified allied health practitioners and their clients or patients are placed on the same legal basis as those between physician and patient, and, except as otherwise provided by law, no allied health practitioner shall be required to disclose such privileged communications. Confidential communications between a patient or client and any person working under the supervision of such practitioner that are customary and necessary for diagnosis and treatment are privileged to the same extent as though those communications were with the supervising licensed or certified allied health practitioner. This section shall not apply to investigations and hearings conducted by the governing boards or by any other agency regulating health professions in the state.|||Source. 1997, 287:1. 2003, 310:58, eff. July 1, 2003. 2018, 87:13, eff. July 24, 2018.|
NH Rev Stat § 328-F:29 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 328-F - Allied Health Professionals|Section 328-F:29 - Revocation and Voluntary Surrender of Licenses and Certifications.

    328-F:29 Revocation and Voluntary Surrender of Licenses and Certifications. –||I. No license, conditional license, provisional license, renewed license, or reinstated license that has been revoked by the governing board of issuance shall be reinstated or reissued at any time.||I-a. No certification, conditional certification, renewed certification, or reinstated certification that has been revoked by the governing board of issuance shall be reinstated or reissued at any time.||II. The practice of an allied health profession by a person whose license, conditional license, provisional license, renewed license, or reinstated license has been revoked constitutes unauthorized practice.||II-a. The practice of an allied health profession by a person whose certification, conditional certification, renewed certification, or reinstated certification has been revoked constitutes unauthorized practice.||III. No license, conditional license, provisional license, renewed license, or reinstated license shall be surrendered by the licensee unless the governing board issuing the license accepts its surrender in writing. The governing board may refuse to accept the surrender while the board is investigating possible misconduct by the licensee or disciplinary proceedings involving the licensee are pending.||IV. No certification, conditional certification, renewed certification, or reinstated certification shall be surrendered by the certified individual unless the governing board of issuance accepts the surrender in writing. The governing board may refuse to accept the surrender while the board is investigating possible misconduct by the certified individual or disciplinary proceedings involving the certified individual are pending.|||Source. 2003, 310:59, eff. July 1, 2003. 2018, 87:14, eff. July 24, 2018.|
NH Rev Stat § 328-G:1 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 328-G - Acupuncture|Section 328-G:1 - Findings and Purpose.

    328-G:1 Findings and Purpose. –||I. The general court finds that a significant number of New Hampshire residents choose acupuncture and oriental medicine to be part of their health care needs and declares that acupuncture and oriental medicine form a distinct health care profession that affects the public health, safety, and welfare and provides freedom of choice in health care.||II. The purpose of this chapter is:||(a) To provide standards for the licensing and regulation of acupuncturists in order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.||(b) To ensure that acupuncture and oriental medical therapies practiced by qualified persons are available to the people of New Hampshire.||(c) To provide a means of identifying qualified acupuncturists.|||Source. 1997, 251:1, eff. July 1, 1997.|
NH Rev Stat § 328-G:2 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 328-G - Acupuncture|Section 328-G:2 - Definitions.

    328-G:2 Definitions. –||In this chapter:||I. "Acupuncture" means primarily the insertion of needles through the skin at certain points on the body, with or without the application of electric current and/or heat, for the purpose of promoting health and balance as defined by the principles of oriental medicine.||II. "Acupuncturist" means a person licensed to practice acupuncture as defined in this chapter, and whose license is in good standing.||III. "Board" means the board of acupuncture licensing established under RSA 328-G:3.||IV. "Cupping" means a therapeutic method of oriental medicine that utilizes a partial vacuum created in a glass dome or cup that is then applied to a particular area of the body.||V. "Moxibustion" means the thermal stimulation of acupuncture points or specific body areas by utilizing the burning of the dried form of the herb, Artemisia Vulgaris; the heat may be applied on or above specific points or areas or on the acupuncture needle itself.||VI. "ACAOM" means the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.||VII. "NCCAOM" means the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.||VIII. "Oriental medicine" means the distinct system of health care that diagnoses and treats illness, injury, pain, or other conditions by controlling and regulating the flow and balance of energy to restore and maintain health.||IX. "Acupuncture detoxification," also known as acu-detox, means the treatment by means of the insertion of acupuncture needles in a combination of points on the ear.||X. "Acupuncture detoxification specialist," known as an ADS, means an individual certified by the board to practice acupuncture detoxification in this state.||XI. "NADA" means the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association.||XII. "NADA training" means the standardized auricular acupuncture protocol developed by NADA that is in effect on July 1, 2017.|||Source. 1997, 251:1. 2000, 181:1, eff. July 25, 2000. 2017, 246:1, eff. July 1, 2017.|
NH Rev Stat § 328-G:3 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 328-G - Acupuncture|Section 328-G:3 - Board Established.

    328-G:3 Board Established. –||I. There shall be a board of acupuncture licensing consisting of the following members:||(a) Four acupuncturists, appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the council, who shall:||(1) Be NCCAOM certified and hold a current, valid license to practice acupuncture in another state in which licensure requirements are substantially equivalent to, or higher than, those of this state, in the case of the initial board appointees, and a current, valid license to practice under this chapter, in the case of subsequent board appointees.||(2) Have been residents of this state for at least one year immediately preceding such appointment.||(b) One public member, appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the council, who shall:||(1) Be of legal age of majority.||(2) Be a resident of this state for 3 years immediately preceding such appointment.||(3) Not be, nor ever have been, a member of the acupuncture profession nor have or have had a material, financial interest in either the provision of acupuncture services or an activity directly related to acupuncture, including the representation of the board or profession for a fee at any time during the 5 years preceding appointment.||II. The initial board members shall be appointed within 6 months of July 1, 1997. The initial chairperson shall be elected from among the board members no later than the second meeting of the board.||III. The terms of office shall be 3 years for all board members. The initial board appointees shall consist of one acupuncturist for a term of 3 years, one acupuncturist for a term of 2 years, 2 acupuncturists for a term of one year each, and one public member for a term of 3 years. A member may be removed from office by the governor and council for malfeasance, misfeasance, or dishonorable conduct.||IV. There shall be no monetary liability on the part of, and no cause of action shall arise against, the members of the board, or personnel of the board, for any act done or proceeding undertaken or performed in good faith and in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter.|||Source. 1997, 251:1. 1998, 145:1-4. 2000, 181:2, eff. July 25, 2000.|
NH Rev Stat § 328-G:4 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 328-G - Acupuncture|Section 328-G:4 - Repealed by 2015, 276:108, XXVI, eff. July 1, 2015.

    328-G:4 Repealed by 2015, 276:108, XXVI, eff. July 1, 2015. –|
NH Rev Stat § 328-G:5 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 328-G - Acupuncture|Section 328-G:5 - Repealed by 2021, 197:6, I, eff. July 1, 2021.

    328-G:5 Repealed by 2021, 197:6, I, eff. July 1, 2021. –|
NH Rev Stat § 328-G:6 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 328-G - Acupuncture|Section 328-G:6 - Organization and Meetings.

    328-G:6 Organization and Meetings. –||The board shall hold regular meetings at least semi-annually and shall give notice to its members of the time and place for holding all regular and special meetings. A quorum of the board shall consist of a majority of the members of the board who have been approved by the governor and council. The board shall biennially elect a chairperson, a vice-chairperson, and a secretary from among its members.|||Source. 1997, 251:1, eff. July 1, 1997. 2021, 197:2, eff. July 1, 2021.|
NH Rev Stat § 328-G:7 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 328-G - Acupuncture|Section 328-G:7 - Rulemaking Authority.

    328-G:7 Rulemaking Authority. –||The board shall adopt rules, under RSA 541-A, relative to:||I. Eligibility requirements for an acupuncture license.||II. Scope of practice.||III. Eligibility requirements for license renewal, including continuing education requirements, testing, peer review, and methods to ensure compliance with such requirements.||IV. [Repealed.]||V. Establishing and enforcing ethical and professional standards to be met by each licensee including, as necessary, requirements for proficiency in specialty practice.||VI. Maintaining a register of approved acupuncture schools.||VII. Procedures for hearings for disciplinary action under RSA 328-G:12.||VIII. The definition of acupuncture consistent with RSA 328-G:2, I.||IX. Methods for ensuring appropriate display of licenses, including, but not limited to, signs and other forms of advertising.||X. A student practicing acupuncture under the direct supervision of a licensed acupuncturist as part of a course of study approved by the board.||XI. Temporary licensure of a visiting acupuncture teacher.||XII. Establishing a schedule of administrative fines.||XIII. Requirements relative to student observers and office assistants.||XIV. (a) Eligibility requirements for certification as an acupuncture detoxification specialist.||(b) Renewal, revocation, or suspension of certification of an acupuncture detoxification specialist.|||Source. 1997, 251:1. 2000, 181:3. 2012, 171:19. 2014, 167:1, eff. July 1, 2014. 2017, 246:2, eff. July 1, 2017. 2021, 197:3, 4, 6, II, eff. July 1, 2021.|
NH Rev Stat § 328-G:8 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 328-G - Acupuncture|Section 328-G:8 - Disposition of Receipts.

    328-G:8 Disposition of Receipts. –||All moneys received by the board under this chapter shall be deposited with the state treasurer through the office of professional licensure and certification.|||Source. 1997, 251:1. 2000, 181:4. 2015, 276:99, eff. July 1, 2015.|
NH Rev Stat § 328-G:9-a (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 328-G - Acupuncture|Section 328-G:9-a - Certified Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist.

    328-G:9-a Certified Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist. –||I. The board shall certify as an acupuncture detoxification specialist a qualified individual, not licensed by the board as an acupuncturist, who has successfully completed NADA training or other training in acupuncture detoxification protocols as determined by the board and complied with the rules of the board adopted pursuant to RSA 328-G:7, XIV.||II. (a) A "qualified individual" shall mean a licensed health care professional, recovery coach, peer counselor, or other board approved professional, trained in acu-detox, a standardized auricular acupuncture protocol developed by the NADA, or a training that meets or exceeds the NADA training, as determined by the board, provided she or he is under the general supervision of a licensed acupuncturist, trained in the NADA protocol or equivalent for the purposes of behavioral health applications, including addictions, mental health, and disaster and emotional trauma.||(b) "General supervision" includes, but is not limited to, being available by phone or other electronic means during business hours, with at least 2 site visits by a licensed acupuncturist a year.||III. Nothing in this chapter is intended to limit, interfere with, or prevent an acupuncture detoxification specialist certified by the board from practicing within the scope of his or her certification.|||Source. 2017, 246:3, eff. July 1, 2017.|
NH Rev Stat § 328-G:10 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 328-G - Acupuncture|Section 328-G:10 - Scope of Practice.

    328-G:10 Scope of Practice. –||I. Under this chapter the scope of practice of acupuncture shall include the allied techniques and modalities of oriental medicine, both traditional and modern. The scope of practice shall include: diagnostic procedures; electrical and magnetic stimulation; moxibustion and other forms of heat therapy; cupping and scraping techniques; dietary, nutritional, and herbal therapies; lifestyle counseling; accupressure; and massage.||II. Notwithstanding paragraph I, the scope of practice may be further defined by the board in accordance with RSA 541-A.||III. Nothing in this section is intended to limit, interfere with, or prevent any other health care professionals from practicing within their defined scopes of practice, including professionals licensed under RSA 316-A using limited adjunctive procedures.||IV. Needles used in acupuncture practice shall be sterile, disposable, one-use needles.||V. Persons licensed by the board to practice acupuncture shall be permitted to provide services through the use of telemedicine. "Telemedicine" means the use of audio, video, or other electronic media for the purpose of diagnosis, consultation, or treatment.|||Source. 1997, 251:1, eff. July 1, 1997. 2020, 27:24, eff. July 21, 2020.|
NH Rev Stat § 328-G:11 (2021)
2021 New Hampshire Revised Statutes|Title XXX - Occupations and Professions|Title 328-G - Acupuncture|Section 328-G:11 - Powers and Duties of the Board.

    328-G:11 Powers and Duties of the Board. –||I. The board shall:||(a) Ensure that licensed acupuncturists serving the public meet minimum standards of proficiency and competency to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public.||(b) Administer and enforce all provisions of this chapter, which pertain to licensees and applicants, and all rules adopted by the board under the authority granted in this chapter.||(c) Maintain an accurate account of all receipts, expenditures, and refunds granted under this chapter through the office of licensure and certification and in accordance with the retention policy established by the office of professional licensure and certification.||(d) Maintain a record of its acts and proceedings, including the issuance, refusal, suspension, or revocation of licenses in accordance with the retention policy established by the office of professional licensure and certification.||(e) Keep all applications for licensure in accordance with the retention policy established by the office of professional licensure and certification.||(f) Maintain a record of the results of all examinations it gives in accordance with the retention policy established by the office of professional licensure and certification.||(g) Keep all examination records including written examination records and tape recordings of the questions and answers in oral examinations in accordance with the retention policy established by the office of professional licensure and certification.||(h) Keep the records of the board open to public inspection at all reasonable times.||(i) Adopt and use a seal, the imprint of which, together with the signatures of the chairperson or vice-chairperson and the secretary-treasurer of the board, shall evidence its official acts.||II. The board may appoint qualified personnel to administer any part or all of any examinations provided for under this chapter.||III. The board shall have the power to subpoena witnesses and administer oaths in any hearing or disciplinary proceedings, and to compel, by subpoena duces tecum, the production of papers and records.||IV. Witnesses summoned before the board shall be paid the same fees as witnesses summoned to appear before the superior court, and such summons shall have the same effect as though issued for appearance before such court.||V. [Repealed.]||VI. [Repealed.]|||Source. 1997, 251:1. 2015, 276:100, 108, XXVII, eff. July 1, 2015. 2021, 197:5, eff. July 1, 2021.|