(a)

1. (1) The Arkansas State Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniques may adopt such rules as are necessary to conduct its business and administer its duties as found in the Arkansas Acupuncture Practices Act, Arkansas Code § 17-102-101 et seq.
2. (2) All rules shall be adopted pursuant to the provisions of the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, Arkansas Code § 25-15-201 et seq.
3. (3) Prior to any proposed rule being submitted to the Administrative Rules Subcommittee of the Legislative Council, said rule shall be approved in writing by the Arkansas State Medical Board.

(b)

1. (1) In addition to rules proposed by the Arkansas State Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniques, interested parties may petition the Arkansas State Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniques for a change in or addition to the rules pursuant to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act.
2. (2) The Arkansas State Board of Acupuncture and Related Techniques shall consider such written request at its next regular meeting.