Authority: IC 25-22.5-2-7

Affected: IC 25-1-9; IC 25-22.5-1

Sec. 1. (a) A practitioner has a duty and responsibility in the establishment of an office for the practice of acupuncture to maintain a sign clearly visible to the public indicating the name or names of all practitioners practicing at that location. The minimum requirements on the sign are the practitioner's name and title.

(b) The practitioner's title may be written as follows:

1. (1) If a practitioner is licensed under this article, the practitioner may refer to themselves as either an acupuncturist or a licensed acupuncturist.

2. (2) If the practitioner is a professional, the practitioner may use:

   1. (A) the doctorate initials, such as D.C., D.D.S., or D.P.M.; or
   2. (B) acupuncturist.

(c) A sign may not be misleading to the public.

(d) A practitioner has a duty and responsibility in the establishment of an office for the practice of acupuncture to maintain a safe and hygienic facility adequately equipped to provide acupuncture services.

(Medical Licensing Board of Indiana; 844 IAC 13-7-1; filed Oct 9, 2001, 2:52 p.m.: 25 IR 811; readopted filed Oct 4, 2007, 3:34 p.m.: 20071031-IR-844070055RFA; readopted filed Nov 25, 2013, 9:24 a.m.: 20131225-IR-844130307RFA; readopted filed Nov 12, 2019, 9:11 a.m.: 20191211-IR-844190074RFA; readopted filed Feb 27, 2024, 10:19 a.m.: 20240327-IR-844230772RFA)