N.J. Stat. tit. 45, ch. 9B

in effect

N.J. Stat. § 45:9B-1 Research programs; establishment and administration by board of medical examiners

The State Board of Medical Examiners in the Division of Consumer Affairs of the Department of Law and Public Safety is hereby authorized to establish and administer acupuncture research programs in research institutions or hospitals affiliated with duly recognized medical schools. L.1975, c. 358, s. 1, eff. March 3, 1976.

N.J. Stat. § 45:9B-2 Duration of research programs; report by board

The research programs established by the board pursuant to this act shall remain operative until December 31, 1978. On or before December 31, 1978, the board shall report to the Governor and the Legislature its evaluation of the acupuncture research program and shall include therewith its recommendations with respect to the future prohibition or authorization of acupuncture treatment outside of a controlled research environment. L.1975, c. 358, s. 2, eff. March 3, 1976.

N.J. Stat. § 45:9B-3 Rules and regulations

For purposes of establishing and administering acupuncture research programs, the board is empowered to promulgate, amend, and rescind rules and regulations deemed necessary and proper. L.1975, c. 358, s. 3, eff. March 3, 1976.

N.J. Stat. § 45:9B-4 Licenses

Persons designated by the board to participate in acupuncture research shall be licensed pursuant to this act. L.1975, c. 358, s. 4, eff. March 3, 1976.

N.J. Stat. § 45:9B-5 Definition of practice of acupuncture research

a. The practice of acupuncture research is defined as studying treatment by means of mechanical, thermal or electrical stimulation effected by the insertion of solid needles or the application of heat or electrical stimulation at a point or combination of points on the surface of the body predetermined on the basis of the theory of the physiological interrelationship of body organs with an associated point or combination of points for diseases, disorders and dysfunctions of the body for the purpose of achieving a regular therapeutic or prophylactic effect. b. A license to practice acupuncture research shall not permit the holder thereof to use radiotherapy, fluoroscopy, or any form of ionizing radiation, to operate, to reduce fractures or dislocations, or to use diagnostic or therapeutic methods involving chemical or biological means. c. A license to practice acupuncture research shall permit the holder thereof to treat any human disease, pain, injury, deformity or physical condition not prohibited by the provision of this section provided the person volunteering for research treatment presents a prior referral obtained from a licensed physician after appropriate medical examination. L.1975, c. 358, s. 5, eff. March 3, 1976.

N.J. Stat. § 45:9B-6 Practice of acupuncture research and use of title

No person, unless licensed or exempt under this act, shall participate in acupuncture research or use a title or description including the term "acupuncture" or any of its derivatives in a manner which would imply that he is licensed under this act. L.1975, c. 358, s. 6, eff. March 3, 1976.

N.J. Stat. § 45:9B-7 Acupuncture Advisory Committee

a. An Acupuncture Advisory Committee is hereby created in the Division of Consumer Affairs of the Department of Law and Public Safety, under the State Board of Medical Examiners. Within 30 days after this act takes effect, the members of the Acupuncture Advisory Committee shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate for the purpose of assisting the board on matters of professional licensing and professional conduct. The committee shall be composed of seven members, including three licensed practitioners of acupuncture research, two licensed physicians, and two members of the general public. Each member of the committee shall serve until December 31, 1978. Vacancies shall be filled for the unexpired term only. b. Each member of the committee shall serve without compensation, but shall be entitled to be reimbursed for his necessary travel expenses in connection with the business of the board. The three acupuncturists appointed to the committee need not be licensed to practice acupuncture research at the time of their appointment, provided, however, they satisfy the requirements for licensure within a reasonable time after such requirements are established by the board. c. In accordance with the provisions of this act the committee shall, within 6 months following their appointment and after appropriate hearings and investigation, transmit their initial recommendations for the establishment of acupuncture research programs and standards for professional education, experience and licensing examinations to the board. Based upon the recommendations and subject to the approval of the committee, the State Board of Medical Examiners shall establish, by rules or regulations adopted in accordance with the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.), the education, experience and examination requirements for a license to practice acupuncture research, and such other requirements with respect to the practice of acupuncture research and the conduct of practitioners thereof as the board may deem advisable to effectuate the provisions of this act. L.1975, c. 358, s. 7, eff. March 3, 1976.

N.J. Stat. § 45:9B-8 Requirements for a research license

To qualify for a license to practice acupuncture research an applicant shall fulfill the following requirements: a. Application: file an application with the board; b. Education: have received an education satisfactory to the board and in accordance with its regulations; c. Experience: have experience satisfactory to the board and in accordance with its regulations; d. Examination: pass examination satisfactory to the board and in accordance with its regulations, in the theory and practice of acupuncture; e. Character: be of good moral character as determined by the board; and f. Fees: pay a fee to the board for admission to the examination and for initial license of $40.00, for each reexamination $15.00, and for each biennial registration $15.00. No license to practice acupuncture shall be issued pursuant to this act unless the applicant therefor shall submit proof satisfactory to the board that he has or will have on the effective date of his license a professional liability insurance policy with coverage of not less than $100,000.00 for any one claimant. L.1975, c. 358, s. 8, eff. March 3, 1976.

N.J. Stat. § 45:9B-9 Waiver of requirements for licensure; qualifications

The board may waive the education, experience and examination requirements for licensure hereunder and issue a license to practice acupuncture research by endorsement to any applicant who holds a current license or certificate to practice acupuncture issued by the licensing agency of another state or country which, in the opinion of the board, has licensure requirements for the practice of acupuncture equivalent to or higher than those required to practice acupuncture research pursuant to this act. L.1975, c. 358, s. 9, eff. March 3, 1976.

N.J. Stat. § 45:9B-10 Licensed doctor or registered physical therapist; practice of acupuncture research; qualifications

Any person licensed to practice medicine and surgery or registered to practice physical therapy in this State may engage in the practice of acupuncture research, provided said person shall have passed the examination provided for in subsection 8d. of this act and shall have received such training in the practice of acupuncture research as the board shall require in its rules or regulations. L.1975, c. 358, s. 10, eff. March 3, 1976.

N.J. Stat. § 45:9B-11 Licensed doctor; continuation of acupuncture research for six months after passage of act

Any person licensed to practice medicine and surgery in this State who is engaged in the practice of acupuncture research on the effective date of this act may continue to engage in such practice and shall not be in violation of this act thereby for a period not to exceed 6 months from the effective date of the rules or regulations prescribing examination and training requirements for any such person. L.1975, c. 358, s. 11, eff. March 3, 1976.

N.J. Stat. § 45:9B-13 Exempt persons

Nothing in this act shall be construed to affect or prevent a student from engaging in clinical practice under the supervision of a licensed acupuncture researcher in an educational or research institution or hospital in this State registered by the State. L.1975, c. 358, s. 13, eff. March 3, 1976.

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