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This bill modifies the requirements for becoming a licensed acupuncturist in Utah by updating the qualifications for licensure, introducing a temporary licensure option, and setting an effective date. Specifically, it changes how an applicant's application form is approved, how fees are determined, and mandates passing a division-required examination and establishing a patient informed consent procedure, all to be defined by rules made under the Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act (Title 63G, Chapter 3). The bill also broadens the acceptable evidence of competency, allowing applicants to either submit proof of current certification from the National Certification Board for Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine (NCBAM) or demonstrate completion of a specific acupuncture curriculum of at least 850 hours covering various subjects, meeting other division-defined curriculum requirements, and completing at least 500 hours of supervised training. Furthermore, it introduces a provision for temporary licensure, allowing individuals who meet most, but not all, of the standard educational requirements (specifically excluding the supervised training hours) to practice under the direct supervision of a licensed acupuncturist for up to six months. This bill is set to take effect on November 1, 2026.

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