(1) The Board may suspend or revoke the registration of a five-needle protocol (5NP) technician if the Board finds that the technician:
- (a) Represented themself or allowed another person to represent them as a physician, acupuncturist, or other health care provider, unless the 5NP technician holds the appropriate license.
- (b) Performed any act other than 5NP which constitutes the practice of acupuncture in violation of ORS 677.759 or Oregon Laws 2025, chapter 296.
- (c) Engaged in conduct constituting gross or repeated negligence in providing 5NP treatments.
- (d) Is incompetent to provide 5NP treatments.
- (e) Violated any of the provisions of ORS 677.190 or OAR 847-071-0040.
- (2) Any Board investigation or disciplinary proceeding must be held in accordance with ORS Chapter 183, ORS 676.150 to 676.180, and ORS 677.184 to 677.228.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 677.265 & OL 2025, chapter 296, section 2 (HB 2143)
Statutes/Other Implemented
OL 2025, chapter 296, section 2 (HB 2143)
History
OMB 1-2026, adopt filed 01/09/2026, effective 03/01/2026