Rule 360-6-.02. Definitions

The terms used in these Rules, promulgated pursuant to the Act, are defined as follows:

1. (1) "ACAOM" means the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine which is a nationally recognized accreditation organization that accredits programs in acupuncture and oriental medicine.
2. (2) "Act" means the Acupuncture Act of Georgia, O.C.G.A. §§ 43-34-60et seq.
3. (3) "Acupuncture" means a form of therapy developed from traditional and modern Oriental concepts for health care that employs Oriental medicine techniques, treatment, and adjunctive therapies for the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health and the prevention of disease.
4. (4) "Advisory Committee" means the Acupuncture Advisory Committee of the Georgia Composite Medical Board.

Authority: O.C.G.A. Secs. 43-34-5, 43-34-62 to 43-34-64, 43-34-66, 43-34-71, 43-34-72.

History. Original Rule entitled "Definitions" adopted as ER. 360-6-0.10-.02. F. Aug. 10, 2000, eff. Aug. 21, 2000, as specified by the Agency, to be in effect for 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter is adopted, as specified by the Agency.

Amended: Permanent Rule adopted. F. Nov. 20, 2000; eff. Dec. 10, 2000.

Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Jan. 16, 2001; eff. Feb. 5, 2001.

Amended: F. Oct. 6, 2009; eff. Oct. 26, 2009.

Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F: May 11, 2012; eff. May 31, 2012.