(1) No one may hold themselves out to the public as an acupuncturist or licensed acupuncturist or any derivative thereof which is intended to or is likely to lead the public to believe such a person is an acupuncturist or licensed acupuncturist unless licensed as provided for in this chapter.

     (2) A person may not practice acupuncture if the person is not licensed under this chapter.

     (3) No one may use any configuration of letters after their name (including Ac.) which indicates a degree or formal training in acupuncture unless licensed as provided for in this chapter.

     (4) The secretary may by rule proscribe or regulate advertising and other forms of patient solicitation which are likely to mislead or deceive the public as to whether someone is licensed under this chapter.

[1995 c 323 § 5; 1991 c 3 § 5; 1985 c 326 § 2.]