225 ILCS 2/ Acupuncture Practice Act.
(225 ILCS 2/1)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2018)
Sec. 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Acupuncture Practice Act.
(Source: P.A. 89‑706, eff. 1‑31‑97.)
(225 ILCS 2/5)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2018)
Sec. 5. Objects and purpose. The practice of acupuncture in the State of Illinois is hereby declared to affect the public health, safety, and welfare and to be subject to regulation and control in the public interest. It is further declared to be a matter of public interest and concern that the practice of acupuncture as defined in this Act merit and receive the confidence of the public, and that only qualified persons be authorized to practice acupuncture in the State of Illinois. This Act shall be liberally construed to best carry out these subjects and purposes.
(Source: P.A. 89‑706, eff. 1‑31‑97.)
(225 ILCS 2/10)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2018)
Sec. 10. Definitions. As used in this Act:
"Acupuncture" means the evaluation or treatment of persons affected through a method of stimulation of a certain point or points on or immediately below the surface of the body by the insertion of pre‑sterilized, single‑use, disposable needles, unless medically contraindicated, with or without the application of heat, electronic stimulation, or manual pressure to prevent or modify the perception of pain, to normalize physiological functions, or for the treatment of certain diseases or dysfunctions of the body and includes activities referenced in Section 15 of this Act for which a written referral is not required. Acupuncture does not include radiology, electrosurgery, chiropractic technique, physical therapy, naprapathic technique, use or prescribing of any drugs, medications, herbal preparations, nutritional supplements, serums, or vaccines, or determination of a differential diagnosis. An acupuncturist registered under this Act who is not also licensed as a physical therapist under the Illinois Physical Therapy Act shall not hold himself or herself out as being qualified to provide physical therapy or physiotherapy services. An acupuncturist shall refer to a licensed physician or dentist, any patient whose condition should, at the time of evaluation or treatment, be determined to be beyond the scope of practice of the acupuncturist.
"Acupuncturist" means a person who practices acupuncture and who is licensed by the Department.
"Board" means the Board of Acupuncture.
"Dentist" means a person licensed under the Illinois Dental Practice Act.
"Department" means the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
"Physician" means a person licensed under the Medical Practice Act of 1987.
"Referral by written order" for purposes of this Act means a diagnosis, substantiated by signature of a physician or dentist, identifying a patient's condition and recommending treatment by acupuncture as defined in this Act. The diagnosis shall remain in effect until changed by the physician or dentist who may, through express direction in the referral, maintain management of the patient.
"Secretary" means the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation.
"State" includes:
(1) the states of the United States of America;
(2) the District of Columbia; and
(3) the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
(Source: P.A. 95‑450, eff. 8‑27‑07.)
(225 ILCS 2/15)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2018)
Sec. 15. Who may practice acupuncture. No person licensed under this Act may treat human ailments otherwise than by the practice of acupuncture as defined in this Act. A physician or dentist licensed in Illinois may practice acupuncture. A physician or a dentist may refer by written order a patient to an acupuncturist for the practice of acupuncture as defined in this Act and may, through express direction in the referral, maintain management of the patient. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to require a referral of a patient to an acupuncturist for evaluation and treatment based on acupuncture principles and techniques as taught by schools accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine or a similar accrediting body approved by the Department. An acupuncturist shall refer to a licensed physician or dentist, any patient whose condition should, at the time of evaluation or treatment, be determined to be beyond the scope of practice of the acupuncturist.
(Source: P.A. 93‑999, eff. 8‑23‑04.)
(225 ILCS 2/20)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2018)
Sec. 20. Exempt activities. This Act does not prohibit any person licensed in this State as a dentist or physician from engaging in the practice for which he or she is licensed.
(Source: P.A. 89‑706, eff. 1‑31‑97; 90‑61, eff. 7‑3‑97.)
(225 ILCS 2/20.1)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2018)
Sec. 20.1. Guest instructors of acupuncture; professional education. The provisions of this Act do not prohibit an acupuncturist from another state or country, who is not licensed under this Act and who is an invited guest of a professional acupuncture association or scientific acupuncture foundation or an acupuncture training program or continuing education provider approved by the Department under this Act, from engaging in professional education through lectures, clinics, or demonstrations, provided that the acupuncturist is currently licensed in another state or country and his or her license is active and has not been disciplined, or he or she is currently certified in good standing as an acupuncturist by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
Licensees under this Act may engage in professional education through lectures, clinics, or demonstrations as an invited guest of a professional acupuncture association or scientific acupuncture foundation or an acupuncture training program or continuing education provider approved by the Department under this Act. The Department may, but is not required to, establish rules concerning this Section.
(Source: P.A. 95‑450, eff. 8‑27‑07; 96‑255, eff. 8‑11‑09; 96‑483, eff. 8‑14‑09.)
(225 ILCS 2/25)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2018)
Sec. 25. Powers and duties of Department. The Department shall exercise powers and duties under this Act as follows:
(1) Review applications to ascertain the
| qualifications of applicants for licensure. | |
(2) Adopt rules consistent with the provisions of |
| this Act for its administration and enforcement and may prescribe forms that shall be used in connection with this Act. The rules may define standards and criteria for professional conduct and discipline. The Department shall consult with the Board in adopting rules. Notice of proposed rulemaking shall be transmitted to the Board, and the Department shall review the Board's response and any recommendations made in the response. | |
(3) The Department may at any time seek the advice |
| and the expert knowledge of the Board on any matter relating to the administration of this Act. | |
(Source: P.A. 89‑706, eff. 1‑31‑97; 90‑61, eff. 7‑3‑97.) |
(225 ILCS 2/30)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2018)
Sec. 30. Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. The Illinois Administrative Procedure Act is hereby expressly adopted and shall apply to all administrative rules and procedures of the Department under this Act, except that in the case of a conflict between the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act and this Act, the provisions of this Act shall control.
(Source: P.A. 89‑706, eff. 1‑31‑97.)
(225 ILCS 2/35)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2018)
Sec. 35. Board of Acupuncture. The Secretary shall appoint a Board of Acupuncture to consist of 7 persons who shall be appointed by and shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Secretary. Four members must hold an active license to engage in the practice of acupuncture in this State, one member shall be a chiropractic physician licensed under the Medical Practice Act of 1987 who is actively engaged in the practice of acupuncture, one member shall be a physician licensed to practice medicine in all of its branches in Illinois, and one member must be a member of the public who is not licensed under this Act or a similar Act of another jurisdiction and who has no connection with the profession.
Members shall serve 4‑year terms and until their successors are appointed and qualified. No member shall be reappointed to the Board for a term that would cause his or her continuous service on the Board to be longer than 8 consecutive years. Appointments to fill vacancies shall be made in the same manner as original appointments for the unexpired portion of the vacated term. Initial terms shall begin upon the effective date of this amendatory Act of 1997.
The Board may annually elect a chairperson and a vice‑chairperson who shall preside in the absence of the chairperson. The membership of the Board should reasonably reflect representation from the geographic areas in this State. The Secretary may terminate the appointment of any member for cause. The Secretary may give due consideration to all recommendations of the Board. A majority of the Board members currently appointed shall constitute a quorum. A vacancy in the membership of the Board shall not impair the right of a quorum to exercise the right and perform all the duties of the Board. Members of the Board shall have no liability in any action based upon any disciplinary proceeding or other activity performed in good faith as a member of the Board.
(Source: P.A. 95‑450, eff. 8‑27‑07.)
(225 ILCS 2/40)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2018)
Sec. 40. Application for licensure. Applications for original licensure as an acupuncturist shall be made to the Department in writing on forms prescribed by the Department and shall be accompanied by the required fee, which shall not be refundable.
Until December 31, 2001, applicants shall submit with the application proof of passing the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine examination or a substantially equivalent examination approved by the Department or meeting any other qualifications established by the Department.
On and after January 1, 2002, the Department shall issue a license to an applicant who submits with the application proof of each of the following:
(1)(A) graduation from a school accredited by the
| Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine or a similar accrediting body approved by the Department; or (B) completion of a comprehensive educational program approved by the Department; and | |
(2) passing the National Certification Commission |
| for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine examination or a substantially equivalent examination approved by the Department. | |
An applicant has 3 years from the date of his or her application to complete the application process. If the process has not been completed in 3 years, the application shall be denied, the fee shall be forfeited, and the applicant must reapply and meet the requirements in effect at the time of reapplication.
(Source: P.A. 93‑999, eff. 8‑23‑04.) |
(225 ILCS 2/45)
Sec. 45. (Repealed).
(Source: P.A. 89‑706, eff. 1‑31‑97. Repealed by P.A. 90‑61, eff. 7‑3‑97.) |
(225 ILCS 2/50)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2018)
Sec. 50. Practice prohibited. Unless he or she has been issued, by the Department, a valid, existing license as an acupuncturist under this Act, no person may use the title and designation of "Acupuncturist", "Licensed Acupuncturist", "Certified Acupuncturist", "C.A.", "Act.", "Lic. Act.", or "Lic. Ac." either directly or indirectly, in connection with his or her profession or business. No person licensed under this Act may use the designation "medical", directly or indirectly, in connection with his or her profession or business. Nothing shall prevent a physician from using the designation "Acupuncturist".
No person may practice, offer to practice, attempt to practice, or hold himself or herself out to practice as a licensed acupuncturist without being licensed under this Act.
This Act does not prohibit a person from applying acupuncture techniques as part of his or her educational training when he or she:
(1) is engaged in a State‑approved course in
| acupuncture, as provided in this Act; | |
(2) is a graduate of a school of acupuncture and |
| participating in a postgraduate training program; | |
(3) is a graduate of a school of acupuncture and |
| participating in a review course in preparation for taking the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine examination; or | |
(4) is participating in a State‑approved continuing |
| education course offered through a State‑approved provider. | |
Students attending schools of acupuncture, and professional acupuncturists who are not licensed in Illinois, may engage in the application of acupuncture techniques in conjunction with their education as provided in this Act, but may not open an office, appoint a place to meet private patients, consult with private patients, or otherwise engage in the practice of acupuncture beyond what is required in conjunction with their education.
(Source: P.A. 92‑70, eff. 7‑12‑01.) |
(225 ILCS 2/55)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2018)
Sec. 55. Endorsement. The Department may, at its discretion, license as an acupuncturist without examination, on payment of the fee, an applicant for licensure who is an acupuncturist under the laws of another state if the requirements pertaining to acupuncture in that state were at the date of his or her licensure substantially equal to the requirements in force in Illinois on that date or if an applicant possesses individual qualifications that are substantially equal to the requirements under this Act.
An applicant has 3 years from the date of his or her application to complete the application process. If the process has not been completed in 3 years, the application shall be denied, the fee shall be forfeited, and the applicant must reapply and meet the requirements in effect at the time of reapplication.
(Source: P.A. 90‑61, eff. 7‑3‑97.)
(225 ILCS 2/60)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2018)
Sec. 60. Exhibition of license upon request; change of address. A licensee shall, whenever requested, exhibit his or her license to any representative of the Department and shall notify the Department of the address or addresses, and of every change of address, where the licensee practices acupuncture.
(Source: P.A. 95‑450, eff. 8‑27‑07.)
(225 ILCS 2/70)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2018)
Sec. 70. Renewal, reinstatement, or restoration of license; continuing education; military service. The expiration date and renewal period for each license issued under this Act shall be set by rule. The holder of a license may renew that license during the month preceding its expiration date by paying the required fee.
In order to renew or restore a license, applicants shall provide proof of having met the requirements of continuing education set forth in the rules of the Department. Continuing education sponsors approved by the Department may not use an individual to engage in clinical demonstration, unless that individual is actively licensed under this Act or licensed by another state or country as set forth in Section 20.1 of this Act.
A person who has permitted his or her license to expire or who has had his or her license on inactive status may have the license restored by submitting an application to the Department, by meeting continuing education requirements, and by filing proof acceptable to the Department of fitness to have the license restored, which may include sworn evidence certifying to active practice in another jurisdiction satisfactory to the Department and by paying the required restoration fee. If the person has not maintained an active practice in another jurisdiction satisfactory to the Department, the Department shall determine, by an evaluation program established by rule, his or her fitness to resume active status and may require the person to complete a period of evaluated clinical experience and may require successful completion of a practical examination.
Any acupuncturist whose license expired while he or she was (1) in federal service on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States or the State Militia called into service or training or (2) in training or education under the supervision of the United States preliminary to induction into the military service, however, may have his or her registration restored without paying any lapsed renewal fees if within 2 years after honorable termination of service, training, or education, he or she furnishes the Department with satisfactory evidence that he or she has been so engaged and that his or her service, training, or education has been terminated.
(Source: P.A. 95‑450, eff. 8‑27‑07.)
(225 ILCS 2/75)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2018)
Sec. 75. Inactive licenses. A licensee who notifies the Department in writing on forms prescribed by the Department may elect to place his or her license on inactive status and shall, subject to rules of the Department, be excused from payment of renewal fees until he or she notifies the Department in writing of his or her desire to resume active status. A licensee requesting restoration from inactive status shall be required to pay the current renewal fee, shall meet the continuing education requirements, and shall be required to restore his or her license as provided in Section 70 of this Act.
(Source: P.A. 90‑61, eff. 7‑3‑97.)
(225 ILCS 2/80)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2018)
Sec. 80. Fees. The Department shall provide by rule for a schedule of fees for the administration and enforcement of this Act, including but not limited to original licensure, renewal, and restoration. The fees shall be nonrefundable.
All fees collected under this Act shall be deposited into the General Professions Dedicated Fund and shall be appropriated to the Department for the ordinary and contingent expenses of the Department in the administration of this Act.
(Source: P.A. 89‑706, eff. 1‑31‑97; 90‑61, eff. 7‑3‑97.)
(225 ILCS 2/90)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2018)
Sec. 90. Roster. The Department shall maintain a roster of the names and addresses of all licensees and of all persons whose licenses have been disciplined. This roster shall be available upon written request and payment of the required fee.
(Source: P.A. 89‑706, eff. 1‑31‑97; 90‑61, eff. 7‑3‑97.)
(225 ILCS 2/100)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2018)
Sec. 100. Advertisement. Any person licensed under this Act may advertise the availability of professional services in the public media or on the premises where such professional services are rendered. Such advertising shall be limited to the following information:
(1) publication of the person's name, title, office
| hours, address and telephone number; | |
(2) information pertaining to the person's areas of |
| specialization or limitation of professional practice; | |
(3) information on usual and customary fees for |
| routine professional services offered, which information shall include, notification that fees may be adjusted due to complications or unforeseen circumstances; | |
(4) announcement of the opening of, change of, |
| absence from, or return to business; | |
(5) announcement of additions to or deletions from |
| professional registered staff; and | |
(6) the issuance of business or appointment cards.
This Act does not authorize the advertising of professional services that the offeror of such services is not licensed to render. Nor shall the advertiser use statements that contain false, fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading material or guarantees of success, statements that play upon the vanity or fears of the public, or statements that promote or produce unfair competition.
(Source: P.A. 89‑706, eff. 1‑31‑97; 90‑61, eff. 7‑3‑97.) |
(225 ILCS 2/105)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2018)
Sec. 105. Unlicensed practice; civil penalty. A person who practices, offers to practice, attempts to practice, or holds himself or herself out to practice as a licensed acupuncturist without being licensed under this Act shall, in addition to any other penalty provided by law, pay a civil penalty to the Department in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for each offense as determined by the Department. The civil penalty shall be assessed by the Department after a hearing is held in accordance with the provisions set forth in this Act regarding the provision of a hearing for the discipline of a licensee.
(Source: P.A. 95‑450, eff. 8‑27‑07.)
(225 ILCS 2/110)
(Section scheduled to be repealed on January 1, 2018)
Sec. 110. Grounds for disciplinary action.
(a) The Department may refuse to issue or to renew, place on probation, suspend, revoke or take other disciplinary or non‑disciplinary action as deemed appropriate including the imposition of fines not to exceed $10,000 for each violation, as the Department may deem proper, with regard to a license for any one or combination of the following causes:
(1) Violations of the Act or its rules.
(2) Conviction or plea of guilty or nolo contendere
| of any crime under the laws of the United States or any state or territory thereof that is (i) a felony or (ii) a misdemeanor, an essential element of which is dishonesty or that is directly related to the practice of the profession. | |
(3) Making any misrepresentation for the purpose of |
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(4) Aiding or assisting another person in violating |
| any provision of this Act or its rules. | |
(5) Failing to provide information within 60 days in |
| response to a written request made by the Department which has been sent by certified or registered mail to the licensee's last known address. | |
(6) Discipline by another U.S. jurisdiction or |
| foreign nation, if at least one of the grounds for the discipline is the same or substantially equivalent to one set forth in this Section. | |
(7) Solicitation of professional services by means |
| other than permitted under this Act. | |
(8) Failure to provide a patient with a copy of his |
| or her record upon the written request of the patient. | |
(9) Gross negligence in the practice of acupuncture.
(10) Habitual or excessive use or addiction to |
| alcohol, narcotics, stimulants, or any other chemical agent or drug that results in an acupuncturist's inability to practice with reasonable judgment, skill, or safety. | |
(11) A finding that lice
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