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HF 2374

as introduced - 83rd Legislature (2003 - 2004) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.

Bill Text Versions

Engrossments
Introduction Posted on 02/23/2004

Current Version - as introduced

  1.1                          A bill for an act 
  1.2             relating to health; amending the scope of practice for 
  1.3             licensed acupuncturists; amending Minnesota Statutes 
  1.4             2002, section 147B.06, subdivision 4. 
  1.5   BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: 
  1.6      Section 1.  Minnesota Statutes 2002, section 147B.06, 
  1.7   subdivision 4, is amended to read: 
  1.8      Subd. 4.  [SCOPE OF PRACTICE.] The scope of practice of 
  1.9   acupuncture includes, but is not limited to, the following: 
  1.10     (1) using Oriental medical theory to assess and diagnose a 
  1.11  patient; 
  1.12     (2) using Oriental medical theory to develop a plan to 
  1.13  treat a patient.  The treatment techniques that may be chosen 
  1.14  include: 
  1.15     (i) insertion of sterile acupuncture needles through the 
  1.16  skin; 
  1.17     (ii) acupuncture stimulation including, but not limited to, 
  1.18  electrical stimulation or the application of heat; 
  1.19     (iii) cupping; 
  1.20     (iv) dermal friction; 
  1.21     (v) acupressure; 
  1.22     (vi) herbal therapies; 
  1.23     (vii) dietary counseling based on traditional Chinese 
  1.24  medical principles; 
  1.25     (viii) breathing techniques; or 
  2.1      (ix) exercise according to Oriental medical principles; or 
  2.2      (x) Oriental massage.