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NC Gen Stat § 90-452 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 30 - Practice of Acupuncture.|§ 90-452 - Practice of acupuncture without license prohibited.

 90-452. Practice of acupuncture without license prohibited.(a) Unlawful Acts. - It is unlawful to engage in the practice of acupuncture without a license issued pursuant to this Article. It is unlawful to advertise or otherwise represent oneself as qualified or authorized to engage in the practice of acupuncture without having the license required by this Article. A violation of this subsection is a Class 1 misdemeanor.(b) Exemptions. - This section shall not apply to any of the following persons:(1) A physician licensed under Article 1 of this Chapter.(2) A student practicing acupuncture under the direct supervision of a licensed acupuncturist as part of a course of study approved by the Board.(3) A chiropractor licensed under Article 8 of this Chapter. (1993, c. 303, s. 1; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 14, s. 48.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-454 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 30 - Practice of Acupuncture.|§ 90-454 - Powers and duties of Board.

 90-454. Powers and duties of Board.The Board may:(1) Deny, issue, suspend, and revoke licenses in accordance with rules adopted by the Board, and may collect fees, investigate violations of this Article, and otherwise administer the provisions of this Article.(2) Sponsor or authorize other entities to offer continuing education programs, and approve continuing education requirements for license renewal.(3) Establish requirements for, collect fees from, and approve schools of acupuncture in this State. The requirements shall be at least as stringent as the core curricula standards of the Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.(4) Sue to enjoin violations of G.S. 90-452. The court may issue an injunction even though no person has yet been injured as a result of the unauthorized practice.(5) Adopt and use a seal to authenticate official documents of the Board.(6) Employ and fix the compensation of personnel and professional advisors, including legal counsel, as may be needed to carry out its functions, and purchase, lease, rent, sell, or otherwise dispose of personal and real property for the operations of the Board.(7) Expend funds as necessary to carry out the provisions of this Article from revenues and interest generated by fees collected under this Article.(8) Adopt rules to implement this Article in accordance with Chapter 150B of the General Statutes.(9) Establish practice parameters to become effective July 1, 1995. The practice parameters shall be applicable to general and specialty areas of practice. The Board shall review the parameters on a regular basis and shall require licensees to identify parameters being utilized, the plan of care, and treatment modalities utilized in accordance with the plan of care. (1993, c. 303, s. 1; 2005-379, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-456 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 30 - Practice of Acupuncture.|§ 90-456 - Prohibited activities.

 90-456. Prohibited activities.The Board may deny, suspend, or revoke a license, require remedial education, or issue a letter of reprimand, if a licensed acupuncturist or applicant:(1) Engages in false or fraudulent conduct which demonstrates an unfitness to practice acupuncture, including any of the following activities:a. Misrepresentation in connection with an application for a license or an investigation by the Board.b. Attempting to collect fees for services which were not performed.c. False advertising, including guaranteeing that a cure will result from an acupuncture treatment.d. Dividing, or agreeing to divide, a fee for acupuncture services with anyone for referring a patient.(2) Fails to exercise proper control over one's practice by any of the following activities:a. Aiding an unlicensed person in practicing acupuncture.b. Delegating professional responsibilities to a person the acupuncturist knows or should know is not qualified to perform.c. Failing to exercise proper control over unlicensed personnel working with the acupuncturist in the practice.(3) Fails to maintain records in a proper manner by any of the following:a. Failing to keep written records describing the course of treatment for each patient.b. Refusing to provide to a patient upon request records that have been prepared for or paid for by the patient.c. Revealing personally identifiable information about a patient, without consent, unless otherwise allowed by law.(4) Fails to exercise proper care for a patient, including either of the following:a. Abandoning or neglecting a patient without making reasonable arrangements for the continuation of care.b. Exercising, or attempting to exercise, undue influence within the acupuncturist/patient relationship by making sexual advances or requests for sexual activity or making submission to such conduct a condition of treatment.(5) Displays habitual substance abuse or mental impairment so as to interfere with the ability to provide effective treatment.(6) Is convicted of or pleads guilty or no contest to any crime which demonstrates an unfitness to practice acupuncture.(7) Negligently fails to practice acupuncture with the level of skill recognized within the profession as acceptable under such circumstances.(8) Willfully violates any provision of this Article or rule of the Board.(9) Has had a license denied, suspended, or revoked in another jurisdiction for any reason which would be grounds for this action in this State. (1993, c. 303, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-457 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 30 - Practice of Acupuncture.|§ 90-457 - Fees.

 90-457. Fees.The Board may establish fees, not to exceed the following amounts:(1) Application and an examination, one hundred dollars ($100.00).(2) Issuance of a license, five hundred dollars ($500.00).(3) Renewal of a license, three hundred dollars ($300.00).(4) Renewal of a license, an additional late fee of two hundred dollars ($200.00).(5) Duplicate license fee, twenty-five dollars ($25.00).(6) Duplicate wall certificate fee, fifty dollars ($50.00).(7) Labels for licensed acupuncturists, one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00).(8) Returned check fee, forty dollars ($40.00).(9) Licensure verification, forty dollars ($40.00).(10) Name change, twenty-five dollars ($25.00).(11) Continuing education program approval fee, fifty dollars ($50.00).(12) Continuing education provider approval fee, two hundred dollars ($200.00).(13) Initial school application fee, one thousand dollars ($1,000).(14) Renewal school approval fee, seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00).(15) Inactive license renewal fee, fifty dollars ($50.00), payment due for each two-year extension. (1993, c. 303, s. 1; 2005-379, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-457.1 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 30 - Practice of Acupuncture.|§ 90-457.1 - Continuing education.

 90-457.1. Continuing education.(a) Applicants for license renewal shall complete all required continuing education units during the two calendar years immediately preceding the license renewal date.(b) The Board shall set the minimum hours for study of specific subjects within the scope of practice of acupuncture. The Board shall set the maximum hours for subjects that have content relating to any health service and are relevant to the practice of acupuncture. In addition to formally organized courses, the Board may approve courses, such as personal training in nonaccredited programs and teaching diagnosis and treatment, as long as these courses have received prior approval by the Board.(c) For purposes of this Article, one continuing education unit is defined as one contact hour or 50 minutes.(d) The Board may choose to audit the records of any licensee who has reported and sworn compliance with the continuing education requirement. The audit of any licensee shall not take place more than every two years.(e) Failure to comply with the continuing education requirements shall prohibit license renewal and result in the license reverting to expired status at the end of the renewal period.(f) A licensee may apply to the Board for an extension of time to complete the portion of continuing education requirements that the licensee is unable to meet due to such unforeseeable events as military duty, family emergency, or prolonged illness. The Board may, at its discretion, grant an extension for a maximum of one licensing period. The Board shall receive the request no later than 30 days before the license renewal date. The applicant shall attest that the request is a complete and accurate statement, and the request shall contain the following:(1) An explanation of the licensee's failure to complete the continuing education requirements.(2) A list of continuing education courses and hours that the licensee has completed.(3) The licensee's plan for satisfying the continuing education requirements. (2005-379, s. 4.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-458 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 30 - Practice of Acupuncture.|§ 90-458 - Use of titles and display of license.

 90-458. Use of titles and display of license.The titles "Licensed Acupuncturist" or "Acupuncturist" shall be used only by persons licensed under this Article. Possession of a license under this Article does not by itself entitle a person to identify oneself as a doctor or physician. Each person licensed to practice acupuncture shall post the license in a conspicuous location at the person's place of practice. (1993, c. 303, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-459 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 30 - Practice of Acupuncture.|§ 90-459 - Third-party reimbursements.

 90-459. Third-party reimbursements.Nothing in this Article shall be construed to require direct third-party reimbursement to persons licensed under this Article. (1993, c. 303, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-470 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 31 - Institute of Medicine.|§ 90-470 - Institute of Medicine.

 90-470. Institute of Medicine.(a) The persons appointed under the provisions of this section are declared to be a body politic and corporate under the name and style of the North Carolina Institute of Medicine, and by that name may sue and be sued, make and use a corporate seal and alter the same at pleasure, contract and be contracted with, and shall have and enjoy all the rights and privileges necessary for the purposes of this section. The corporation shall have perpetual succession.(b) The purposes for which the corporation is organized are to:(1) Be concerned with the health of the people of North Carolina;(2) Monitor and study health matters;(3) Respond authoritatively when found advisable;(4) Respond to requests from outside sources for analysis and advice when this will aid in forming a basis for health policy decisions.(c) The North Carolina Institute of Medicine shall be governed by a Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is authorized to establish and amend bylaws, to procure facilities, employ a director and staff, to solicit, receive and administer funds in the name of the North Carolina Institute of Medicine, and carry out other activities necessary to fulfill the purposes of this section.(d) The Board of Directors shall select additional members of the North Carolina Institute of Medicine, so that the total membership will not exceed a number determined by the Board of Directors in its bylaws. The membership should be distinguished and influential leaders from the major health professions, the hospital industry, the health insurance industry, State and county government and other political units, education, business and industry, the universities, and the university medical centers.(e) The North Carolina Institute of Medicine may receive and administer funds from private sources, foundations, State and county governments, federal agencies, and professional organizations.(f) The director and staff of the North Carolina Institute of Medicine should be chosen from those well established in the field of health promotion and medical care.(g) The North Carolina Institute of Medicine is declared to be under the patronage and control of the State.(h) The General Assembly reserves the right to alter, amend, or repeal this Article.  (1983, c. 923, s. 197; 1995, c. 297, s. 1; 2007-25, s. 1; 2013-360, s. 12I.1(a); 2013-363, s. 4.1(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 90-471 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 31 - Institute of Medicine.|§ 90-471 - Board of Directors of the Institute of Medicine.

 90-471. Board of Directors of the Institute of Medicine.(a) The Board of Directors of the North Carolina Institute of Medicine shall be appointed as follows:(1) Seven individuals appointed by the General Assembly on the recommendation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives.(2) Seven individuals appointed by the General Assembly on the recommendation of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate.(3) Seven individuals appointed by the Governor.(b) The members of the Board of Directors should be distinguished and influential leaders from the major health professions, the hospital industry, the health insurance industry, State and county government and other political units, education, business and industry, the universities, and the university medical centers.(c) Terms on the Board of Directors shall be for four years, and no individual may serve more than two consecutive terms.  (2013-360, s. 12I.1(b); 2013-363, s. 4.1(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 90-515 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 33 - Industrial Hygiene.|§ 90-515 - Definitions.

 90-515. Definitions.The following definitions apply in this Article:(1) "American Board of Industrial Hygiene". - A nonprofit corporation incorporated in 1960 in Pennsylvania to improve the practice of the profession of Industrial Hygiene by certifying individuals who meet its education and experience standards and who pass its examination.(2) "Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)". - A person who has met the education, experience, and examination requirements established by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene for a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).(3) "Industrial Hygiene". - The applied science devoted to the anticipation, evaluation, and control of contaminants and stressors that may cause sickness, impaired health and well-being, or significant discomfort and inefficiency among workers and the general public.(4) "Industrial Hygienist". - A person who, through special studies and training in chemistry, physics, biology, and related sciences, has acquired competence in industrial hygiene. The special studies and training must have been sufficient to confer competence in the: (i) anticipation and recognition of environmental contaminants and stressors to which workers and other members of the public could be exposed in industrial operations, office buildings, homes, and the general community; (ii) assessment of the likely effects on the health and well-being of individuals exposed to these contaminants and stressors; (iii) quantification of levels of human exposure to these contaminants and stressors through scientific measurement techniques; and (iv) designation of methods to eliminate or to control these contaminants and stressors, or to reduce the level of human exposure to them.(5) "Industrial Hygienist in Training (IHIT)". - A person who has met the education, experience, and examination requirements established by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene for an Industrial Hygienist in Training (IHIT). (1997-195, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-516 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 33 - Industrial Hygiene.|§ 90-516 - Unlawful acts.

 90-516. Unlawful acts.(a) No person shall practice or offer to practice as a Certified Industrial Hygienist, use any advertisement, business card, or letterhead or make any other verbal or written communication that the person is a Certified Industrial Hygienist or acquiesce in such a representation unless that person is certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene.(b) No person shall practice or offer to practice as an Industrial Hygienist in Training, use any advertisement, business card, or letterhead or make any other verbal or written communication that the person is an Industrial Hygienist in Training or acquiesce in such a representation unless that person is certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene.(c) A violation of this Article shall be punished as a Class 2 misdemeanor.(d) Any person, including the Attorney General, may apply to the superior court for injunctive relief to restrain a person who has violated this Article from continuing these illegal practices. The court may grant injunctive relief regardless of whether criminal prosecution or other action has been or may be instituted as a result of the violation. In the court's consideration of the issue of whether to grant or continue an injunction sought under this subsection, a showing of conduct in violation of the terms of this Article shall be sufficient to meet any requirement of general North Carolina injunction law for irreparable harm.(e) The venue for actions brought under this Article is the superior court of any county in which the illegal or unlawful acts are alleged to have been committed or in the county where the defendant resides.(f) Nothing in this Article shall be construed as authorizing a person certified in accordance with this Article to engage in the practice of engineering, nor to restrict or otherwise affect the rights of any person licensed to practice engineering under Chapter 89C of the General Statutes; provided, however, that no person shall use the title "Certified Industrial Hygienist" unless the person has complied with the provisions of this Article. (1997-195, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-522 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 34 - Athletic Trainers.|§ 90-522 - Title; purpose.

 90-522. Title; purpose.(a) This Article may be cited as the "Athletic Trainers Licensing Act".(b) The practice of athletic trainer services affects the public health, safety, and welfare. Licensure of the practice of athletic trainer services is necessary to ensure minimum standards of competency and to provide the public with safe athletic trainer services. It is the purpose of this Article to provide for the regulation of persons offering athletic trainer services. (1997-387, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-523 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 34 - Athletic Trainers.|§ 90-523 - Definitions.

 90-523. Definitions.The following definitions apply in this Article:(1) Athletes.- Members of sports teams, including professional, amateur, and school teams; or participants in sports or recreational activities, including training and practice activities, that require strength, agility, flexibility, range of motion, speed, or stamina.(2) Athletic trainer. - A person who, under a written protocol with a physician licensed under Article 1 of Chapter 90 of the General Statutes and filed with the North Carolina Medical Board, carries out the practice of care, prevention, and rehabilitation of injuries incurred by athletes, and who, in carrying out these functions, may use physical modalities, including heat, light, sound, cold, electricity, or mechanical devices related to rehabilitation and treatment. A committee composed of two members of the North Carolina Medical Board and two members of the North Carolina Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners shall jointly define by rule the content, format, and minimum requirements for the written protocol required by this subdivision. The members shall be selected by their respective boards. The decision of this committee shall be binding on both Boards unless changed by mutual agreement of both Boards.(3) Board. - The North Carolina Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners as created by G.S. 90-524.(4) License. - A certificate that evidences approval by the Board that a person has successfully completed the requirements set forth in G.S. 90-528 entitling the person to perform the functions and duties of an athletic trainer. (1997-387, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-525 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 34 - Athletic Trainers.|§ 90-525 - Powers of the Board.

 90-525. Powers of the Board.The Board shall have the power and duty to:(1) Administer this Article.(2) Issue interpretations of this Article.(3) Adopt, amend, or repeal rules as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Article.(4) Employ and fix the compensation of personnel that the Board determines is necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this Article and incur other expenses necessary to effectuate this Article.(5) Examine and determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for licensure, renewal of licensure, and reciprocal licensure.(6) Issue, renew, deny, suspend, or revoke licenses and carry out any disciplinary actions authorized by this Article.(7) In accordance with G.S. 90-534, set fees for licensure, license renewal, and other services deemed necessary to carry out the purposes of this Article.(8) Conduct investigations for the purpose of determining whether violations of this Article or grounds for disciplining licensees exist.(9) Maintain a record of all proceedings and make available to licensees and other concerned parties an annual report of all Board action.(10) Develop standards and adopt rules for the improvement of athletic training services in the State.(11) Adopt a seal containing the name of the Board for use on all licenses and official reports issued by it. (1997-387, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-526 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 34 - Athletic Trainers.|§ 90-526 - Custody and use of funds; contributions.

 90-526. Custody and use of funds; contributions.(a) All fees payable to the Board shall be deposited in the name of the Board in financial institutions designated by the Board as official depositories and shall be used to pay all expenses incurred in carrying out the purposes of this Article.(b) The Board may accept grants, contributions, devises, and gifts that shall be kept in a separate fund and shall be used by it to enhance the practice of athletic trainers.  (1997-387, s. 1; 2011-284, s. 65.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-527 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 34 - Athletic Trainers.|§ 90-527 - License required; exemptions from license requirement.

 90-527. License required; exemptions from license requirement.(a) On or after January 1, 1998, no person shall practice or offer to practice as an athletic trainer, perform activities of an athletic trainer, or use any card, title, or abbreviation to indicate that the person is an athletic trainer unless that person is currently licensed as provided by this Article.(b) The provisions of this Article do not apply to:(1) Licensed, registered, or certified professionals, such as nurses, physical therapists, and chiropractors if they do not hold themselves out to the public as athletic trainers.(2) A physician licensed under Article 1 of Chapter 90 of the General Statutes.(3) A person serving as a student-trainer or in a similar position under the supervision of a physician or licensed athletic trainer.(4) An athletic trainer who is employed by, or under contract with, an organization, corporation, or educational institution located in another state and who is representing that organization, corporation, or educational institution at an event held in this State.(5) Boxing trainers, if they do not hold themselves out to the public as athletic trainers. (1997-387, s. 1.)