1. (a) For purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply:

   1. (1) “NADA” means “NADA” as defined by RSA 328-G:2, XI, namely “the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association, including its predecessors and successors”; and
   2. (2) “NADA training” means “NADA training” as defined in RSA 328-G:2, XII, namely “the standardized auricular acupuncture protocol developed by NADA that is in effect on July 1, 2017.”

2. (b) For purposes of obtaining a license by endorsement in a profession regulated by the board of acupuncture licensing, the current requirements of the licensing jurisdiction shall be as follows:

   1. (1) For an acupuncturist license, the following:

      1. a. Be certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) or hold a certification deemed equivalent by the licensing jurisdiction; and

   2. (2) For an acupuncture detoxification specialist license, the following:

      1. a. Be a health care professional, recovery coach, peer counselor, or mental health professional who is licensed or certified in the licensing jurisdiction; and
      2. b. Obtain NADA training or the equivalent.
3. (c) Any individual who receives an acupuncture detoxification specialist license shall submit proof of having a supervising NH-licensed acupuncturist prior to practicing in NH.

Source. #13954, eff 5-3-24 (see Revision Note #1 at part heading for Plc 313)