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KS Stat § 65-7503 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 65 - Public Health|Article 75 - Applied Behavior Analysis|65-7503 Same; licensure required to practice applied behavior analysis; exceptions.

65-7503. Same; licensure required to practice applied behavior analysis; exceptions. (a) On or after July 1, 2016, no person shall practice applied behavior analysis in this state unless they are:(1) Licensed behavior analysts;(2) licensed assistant behavior analysts working under the supervision of a licensed behavior analyst;(3) an individual who has a bachelor's or graduate degree and completed course work for licensure as a behavior analyst and is obtaining supervised field experience under a licensed behavior analyst pursuant to required supervised work experience for licensure at the behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst level; or(4) licensed psychologists practicing within the rules and standards of practice for psychologists in the state of Kansas and whose practice is commensurate with their level of training and experience.(b) The licensing requirements of subsection (a) shall not apply to any person:(1) Licensed by the board who practices any component of applied behavior analysis within the scope of such person's license and scope of practice as required by law;(2) who provides services under the individuals with disabilities education act (IDEA), 20 U.S.C. § 1400 et seq.;(3) who provides services under § 504 of the federal rehabilitation act of 1973, 20 U.S.C. § 794;(4) is enrolled in a course of study at a recognized educational institution through which such person provides applied behavior analysis as part of supervised clinical experience;(5) who is an autism specialist, an intensive individual service provider or any other individual qualified to provide services under the home and community based services autism waiver administered by the Kansas department for aging and disability services;(6) who is an occupational therapist licensed by the state board of healing arts, acting within the scope of such person's license and scope of practice as required by law; or(7) who is a speech-language pathologist or audiologist licensed by the Kansas department for aging and disability services, acting within the scope of such person's license and scope of practice as required by law.(c) The board shall not issue a license under this act until the license applicant provides proof that such applicant has met the certification requirements of a certifying entity.History: L. 2014, ch. 62, § 4; July 1.
KS Stat § 65-7505 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 65 - Public Health|Article 75 - Applied Behavior Analysis|65-7505 Same; rules and regulations.

65-7505. Same; rules and regulations. The board shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement and administer this act. Such rules and regulations shall include, but not be limited to:(a) The form and content of license applications required and the procedures for filing an application for an initial or renewal license in this state;(b) the establishment of fees for licenses, and the renewal thereof, to cover all or any part of the cost of administering the provisions of this act;(c) the educational and training requirements for licensed behavior analysts and licensed assistant behavior analysts;(d) the roles, responsibilities and duties of licensed behavior analysts and licensed assistant behavior analysts;(e) the characteristics of supervision and supervised clinical practicum experience for the licensed behavior analysts and the licensed assistant behavior analysts;(f) the supervision of licensed behavior analysts and licensed assistant behavior analysts;(g) the requirements for continuing education for licensed behavior analysts and licensed assistant behavior analysts;(h) standards of professional competency;(i) standards of professional conduct; and(j) such other rules and regulations as the board deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this act.History: L. 2014, ch. 62, § 6; July 1.
KS Stat § 65-7601 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 65 - Public Health|Article 76 - Acupuncture Practice Act|65-7601 Citation of act.

65-7601. Citation of act. K.S.A. 65-7601 through 65-7624, and amendments thereto, shall be known and may be cited as the acupuncture practice act.History: L. 2016, ch. 92, § 6; July 1.
KS Stat § 65-7602 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 65 - Public Health|Article 76 - Acupuncture Practice Act|65-7602 Definitions.

65-7602. Definitions. As used in the acupuncture practice act:(a) "ACAOM" means the national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. department of education that provides accreditation for educational programs for acupuncture and oriental medicine. For purposes of the acupuncture practice act, the term ACAOM shall also include any entity deemed by the board to be the equivalent of ACAOM.(b) "Act" means the acupuncture practice act.(c) "Acupuncture" means the use of needles inserted into the human body by piercing of the skin and related modalities for the assessment, evaluation, prevention, treatment or correction of any abnormal physiology or pain by means of controlling and regulating the flow and balance of energy in the body and stimulating the body to restore itself to its proper functioning and state of health.(d) "Board" means the state board of healing arts.(e) "Council" means the acupuncture advisory council established by K.S.A. 65-7613, and amendments thereto.(f) "Licensed acupuncturist" means any person licensed to practice acupuncture under the acupuncture practice act.(g) "NCCAOM" means the national certification commission for acupuncture and oriental medicine. NCCAOM is a national organization that validates entry-level competency in the practice of acupuncture and oriental medicine through the administration of professional certification examinations. For purposes of the acupuncture practice act, the term NCCAOM shall also include any entity deemed by the board to be the equivalent of the NCCAOM.(h) "Physician" means a person licensed to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathy in Kansas.(i) "Practice of acupuncture" includes, but is not limited to:(1) Techniques sometimes called "dry needling," "trigger point therapy," "intramuscular therapy," "auricular detox treatment" and similar terms;(2) mechanical, thermal, pressure, suction, friction, electrical, magnetic, light, sound, vibration, manual and electromagnetic treatment;(3) the use, application or recommendation of therapeutic exercises, breathing techniques, meditation and dietary and nutritional counselings; and(4) the use and recommendation of herbal products and nutritional supplements, according to the acupuncturist's level of training and certification by the NCCAOM or its equivalent.(j) "Practice of acupuncture" does not include:(1) Prescribing, dispensing or administering of any controlled substances as defined in K.S.A. 65-4101 et seq., and amendments thereto, or any prescription-only drugs;(2) the practice of medicine and surgery, including obstetrics and the use of lasers or ionizing radiation;(3) the practice of osteopathic medicine and surgery or osteopathic manipulative treatment;(4) the practice of chiropractic;(5) the practice of dentistry; or(6) the practice of podiatry.History: L. 2016, ch. 92, § 7; July 1.
KS Stat § 65-7603 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 65 - Public Health|Article 76 - Acupuncture Practice Act|65-7603 License prerequisite to practice acupuncture; representation as acupuncturist; penalties.

65-7603. License prerequisite to practice acupuncture; representation as acupuncturist; penalties. (a) On and after July 1, 2017, except as otherwise provided in this act, no person shall practice acupuncture unless such person possesses a current and valid acupuncture license issued under this act.(b) (1) No person shall depict oneself orally or in writing, expressly or by implication, as a holder of a license who does not hold a current license under this act.(2) Only persons licensed under this act shall be entitled to use the title "licensed acupuncturist" or the designated letters "L.Ac."(3) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit an acupuncturist licensed under this act from listing or using in conjunction with their name any letters, words, abbreviations or other insignia to denote any educational degrees, certifications or credentials which such licensed acupuncturist has earned.(4) Violation of this section shall constitute a class B misdemeanor.History: L. 2016, ch. 92, § 8; July 1.
KS Stat § 65-7604 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 65 - Public Health|Article 76 - Acupuncture Practice Act|65-7604 Acupuncture needles; requirements.

65-7604. Acupuncture needles; requirements. Needles used in the practice of acupuncture shall only be prepackaged, single-use and sterile. These needles shall only be used on an individual patient in a single treatment session.History: L. 2016, ch. 92, § 9; July 1.
KS Stat § 65-7605 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 65 - Public Health|Article 76 - Acupuncture Practice Act|65-7605 Persons not required to hold acupuncturist license.

65-7605. Persons not required to hold acupuncturist license. (a) The following shall be exempt from the requirements for an acupuncture license pursuant to this act:(1) Any person licensed in this state to practice medicine and surgery, osteopathy, dentistry or podiatry, a licensed chiropractor or a licensed naturopathic doctor, if the person confines the person's acts or practice to the scope of practice authorized by their health professional licensing laws and does not represent to the public that the person is licensed under this act;(2) any herbalist or herbal retailer who does not hold oneself out to be a licensed acupuncturist;(3) any health care provider in the United States armed forces, federal facilities and other military service when acting in the line of duty in this state;(4) any student, trainee or visiting teacher of acupuncture, oriental medicine or herbology who is designated as a student, trainee or visiting teacher while participating in a course of study or training under the supervision of a licensed acupuncturist licensed under this act in a program that the council has approved. This includes continuing education programs and any acupuncture or herbology programs that are a recognized route by the NCCAOM, or its equivalent, to certification;(5) any person rendering assistance in the case of an emergency or disaster relief;(6) any person practicing self-care or any family member providing gratuitous care, so long as such person or family member does not represent or hold oneself out to the public to be an acupuncturist;(7) any person who massages, so long as such person does not practice acupuncture or hold oneself out to be a licensed acupuncturist;(8) any person whose professional services are performed pursuant to delegation by and under the supervision of a practitioner licensed under this act;(9) any team acupuncturist or herbology practitioner, who is traveling with and treating those associated with an out-of-state or national team that is temporarily in the state for training or competition purposes; and(10) any person licensed as a physical therapist when performing dry needling, trigger point therapy or services specifically authorized in accordance with the provisions of the physical therapy practice act.(b) This section shall take effect on and after July 1, 2017.History: L. 2016, ch. 92, § 10; July 1.
KS Stat § 65-7606 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 65 - Public Health|Article 76 - Acupuncture Practice Act|65-7606 License to practice acupuncture by examination; prerequisites.

65-7606. License to practice acupuncture by examination; prerequisites. An applicant for licensure as an acupuncturist shall file an application, on forms provided by the board, showing to the satisfaction of the board that the applicant:(a) Is at least 21 years of age;(b) has successfully completed secondary schooling or its equivalent;(c) has satisfactorily completed a course of study involving acupuncture from an accredited school of acupuncture which the board shall determine to have educational standards substantially equivalent to the minimum educational standards for acupuncture colleges as established by the ACAOM or NCCAOM;(d) has satisfactorily passed a license examination approved by the board;(e) has the reasonable ability to communicate in English; and(f) has paid all fees required for licensure pursuant to K.S.A. 65-7611, and amendments thereto.History: L. 2016, ch. 92, § 11; July 1.
KS Stat § 65-7607 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 65 - Public Health|Article 76 - Acupuncture Practice Act|65-7607 License to practice acupuncture by endorsement; prerequisite.

65-7607. License to practice acupuncture by endorsement; prerequisite. (a) The board, without examination, may issue a license to a person who has been in the active practice of acupuncture in some other state, territory, the District of Columbia or other country upon certification by the proper licensing authority of that state, territory, District of Columbia or other country certifying that the applicant is duly licensed, that the applicant's license has never been limited, suspended or revoked, that the licensee has never been censured or received other disciplinary actions and that, so far as the records of such authority are concerned, the applicant is entitled to such licensing authority's endorsement. The applicant shall also present proof satisfactory to the board:(1) That the state, territory, District of Columbia or country in which the applicant last practiced has and maintains standards at least equal to those maintained in Kansas;(2) that the applicant's original license was based upon an examination at least equal in quality to the examination required in this state and that the passing grade required to obtain such original license was comparable to that required in this state;(3) the date of the applicant's original license and all endorsed licenses and the date and place from which any license was attained;(4) the applicant has been actively engaged in practice under such license or licenses since issued. The board may adopt rules and regulations establishing qualitative and quantitative practice activities which qualify as active practice;(5) that the applicant has a reasonable ability to communicate in English; and(6) that the applicant has paid all the application fees as prescribed by K.S.A. 65-7611, and amendments thereto.(b) An applicant for a license by endorsement shall not be licensed unless, as determined by the board, the applicant's individual qualifications are substantially equivalent to the Kansas requirements for licensure under the acupuncture practice act.History: L. 2016, ch. 92, § 12; July 1.
KS Stat § 65-7608 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 65 - Public Health|Article 76 - Acupuncture Practice Act|65-7608 Waiver of certain license prerequisites.

65-7608. Waiver of certain license prerequisites. The board shall waive the education and examination requirements for an applicant who submits an application on or before January 1, 2018, and who, on or before July 1, 2017:(a) Is 21 years of age or older;(b) has successfully completed secondary schooling or its equivalent;(c) (1) (A) has completed a minimum of 1,350 hours of study, excluding online study in the field of acupuncture; and(B) has been engaged in the practice of acupuncture with a minimum of 1,500 patient visits during a period of at least three of the five years immediately preceding July 1, 2017, as evidenced by two affidavits from office partners, clinic supervisors or other individuals approved by the board, who have personal knowledge of the years of practice and number of patients visiting the applicant for acupuncture. The board may adopt rules and regulations for further verification of the applicant's practice of acupuncture; or(2) has satisfactorily passed a license examination approved by the board;(d) has a reasonable ability to communicate in English; and(e) has paid all fees required for licensure as prescribed by K.S.A. 65-7611, and amendments thereto.History: L. 2016, ch. 92, § 13; July 1.
KS Stat § 65-7610 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 65 - Public Health|Article 76 - Acupuncture Practice Act|65-7610 Reinstatement of revoked license; requirements; procedure.

65-7610. Reinstatement of revoked license; requirements; procedure. A person whose license has been revoked may apply for reinstatement after the expiration of three years from the effective date of the revocation. Application for reinstatement shall be on a form provided by the board and shall be accompanied by the fee established by the board in accordance with K.S.A. 65-7611, and amendments thereto. The burden of proof by clear and convincing evidence shall be on the applicant to show sufficient rehabilitation to justify reinstatement. If the board determines that a license should not be reinstated, the person shall not be eligible to reapply for reinstatement for three years from the effective date of the denial. All proceedings conducted on an application for reinstatement shall be in accordance with the Kansas administrative procedure act and shall be reviewable in accordance with the Kansas judicial review act. The board, on its own motion, may stay the effectiveness of an order of revocation of license.History: L. 2016, ch. 92, § 15; July 1.
KS Stat § 65-7611 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 65 - Public Health|Article 76 - Acupuncture Practice Act|65-7611 Fees; collection by state board of healing arts.

65-7611. Fees; collection by state board of healing arts. The board shall charge and collect in advance nonrefundable fees for acupuncturists as established by the board by rules and regulations, not to exceed:Initial application for licensure    $700Annual renewal for active license - paper    $300Annual renewal for active license - online    $250Annual renewal for inactive license - paper    $200Annual renewal for inactive license - online    $150Annual renewal for exempt license - paper    $200Annual renewal for exempt license - online    $150Late renewal fee    $100Conversion from inactive to active license    $300Conversion from exempt to active license    $300Application for reinstatement of revoked license    $1,000Certified copy of license    $25Written verification of license    $25History: L. 2016, ch. 92, § 16; July 1.
KS Stat § 65-7612 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 65 - Public Health|Article 76 - Acupuncture Practice Act|65-7612 Fees, disposition of.

65-7612. Fees, disposition of. The board shall remit all moneys received by or for the board from fees, charges or penalties to the state treasurer in accordance with the provisions of K.S.A. 75-4215, and amendments thereto. Upon receipt of each such remittance, the state treasurer shall deposit the entire amount in the state treasury. Ten percent of such amount shall be credited to the state general fund and the balance shall be credited to the healing arts fee fund. All expenditures from the healing arts fee fund shall be made in accordance with appropriation acts upon warrants of the director of accounts and reports issued pursuant to vouchers approved by the president of the board or by a person or persons designated by the president.History: L. 2016, ch. 92, § 17; July 1.
KS Stat § 65-7613 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 65 - Public Health|Article 76 - Acupuncture Practice Act|65-7613 Acupuncture advisory council; appointments and terms of members; meetings; reimbursement.

65-7613. Acupuncture advisory council; appointments and terms of members; meetings; reimbursement. (a) There is hereby established the acupuncture advisory council to assist the state board of healing arts in carrying out the provisions of this act. The council shall consist of five members, all citizens and residents of the state of Kansas, appointed as follows:(1) The board shall appoint one member who is a physician licensed to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathy. The member appointed by the board shall serve at the pleasure of the board. The governor shall appoint three acupuncturists who have at least three years' experience in acupuncture preceding appointment and are actively engaged, in this state, in the practice of acupuncture or the teaching of acupuncture. At least two of the governor's appointments shall be made from a list of four nominees submitted by the Kansas association of oriental medicine. The governor shall appoint one member from the public sector who is not engaged, directly or indirectly, in the provision of health services. Insofar as possible, persons appointed by the governor to the council shall be from different geographic areas.(2) The members appointed by the governor shall be appointed for terms of four years and until a successor is appointed. If a vacancy occurs on the council, the appointing authority of the position which has become vacant shall appoint a person of like qualifications to fill the vacant position for the unexpired term.(b) The council shall meet at least once each year at a time of its choosing at the board's main office and at such other times as may be necessary on the chairperson's call or on the request of a majority of the council's members.(c) A majority of the council constitutes a quorum. No action may be taken by the council except by affirmative vote of the majority of the members present and voting.(d) Members of the council attending meetings of the council, or a subcommittee of the council, shall be paid amounts provided in K.S.A. 75-3223(e), and amendments thereto, from the healing arts fee fund.History: L. 2016, ch. 92, § 18; July 1.
KS Stat § 65-7614 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 65 - Public Health|Article 76 - Acupuncture Practice Act|65-7614 Same; duties.

65-7614. Same; duties. The acupuncture advisory council shall advise the board regarding:(a) Examination, licensing and other fees;(b) rules and regulations to be adopted to carry out the provisions of this act;(c) the number of yearly continuing education hours required to maintain active licensure;(d) changes and new requirements taking place in the areas of acupuncture; and(e) such other duties and responsibilities as the board may assign.History: L. 2016, ch. 92, § 19; July 1.
KS Stat § 65-7615 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 65 - Public Health|Article 76 - Acupuncture Practice Act|65-7615 Rules and regulations.

65-7615. Rules and regulations. The board shall promulgate all necessary rules and regulations which may be necessary to administer the provisions of this act and to supplement the provisions herein.History: L. 2016, ch. 92, § 20; July 1.
KS Stat § 65-7617 (2021)
2021 Kansas Statutes|Chapter 65 - Public Health|Article 76 - Acupuncture Practice Act|65-7617 Same; jurisdiction; procedure; stipulations; emergency proceedings.

65-7617. Same; jurisdiction; procedure; stipulations; emergency proceedings. (a) The board shall have jurisdiction of proceedings to take disciplinary action against any licensee practicing under the acupuncture practice act. Any such action shall be taken in accordance with the Kansas administrative procedure act.(b) Either before or after formal charges have been filed, the board and the licensee may enter into a stipulation which shall be binding upon the board and the licensee entering into such stipulation, and the board may enter its findings of fact and enforcement order based upon such stipulation without the necessity of filing any formal charges or holding hearings in the case. An enforcement order based upon a stipulation may order any disciplinary action against the licensee entering into such stipulation.(c) The board may temporarily suspend or temporarily limit the license of any licensee in accordance with the emergency adjudicative proceedings provisions under the Kansas administrative procedure act if the board determines that there is cause to believe that grounds exist for disciplinary action against the licensee and that the licensee's continuation of practice would constitute an imminent danger to public health and safety.(d) Judicial review and civil enforcement of any agency action under this act shall be in accordance with the Kansas judicial review act.History: L. 2016, ch. 92, § 22; July 1.