1.    Effective January 1, 2016, an individual may not practice any form of acupuncture without a current acupuncture license issued by the board.

2.    An acupuncturist may use the title “Licensed Acupuncturist” and the abbreviation “LAc” when used to reflect that title. Effective January 1, 2016, an individual who uses these terms or initials as identification without having received an acupuncture license under this chapter is engaging in the practice of acupuncture without a license.