THE SENATE	S.B. NO.	1507
TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE, 2011
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating to acupuncture.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

     SECTION 1.  Chapter 453, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

     "§453‑   Practice of acupuncture. Notwithstanding any provision of chapter 436E or any other law to the contrary, the Hawaii medical board shall have sole regulatory jurisdiction over the practice of acupuncture by physicians, osteopathic physicians, and physician's assistants licensed pursuant to this chapter."

     SECTION 2.  Section 436E-3.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is repealed.

     ["§436E-3.5  Physicians and osteopaths not exempt.  Persons licensed under chapter 453 who desire to practice acupuncture shall be subject to licensing under this chapter."]

     SECTION 3.  Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 4.  This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2011.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Acupuncture; Hawaii Medical Board

Description:

Authorizes the Hawaii medical board to regulate the practice of acupuncture by its licensees; repeals the authority of the board of acupuncture to regulate the practice of acupuncture by physicians, osteopathic physicians, and physician's assistants.

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