Bill > SB370

This bill makes several changes to the laws governing the State Acupuncture Board. Primarily, it requires the Board to provide proof of renewal for acupuncture licenses instead of issuing physical renewal certificates. It also explicitly prohibits individuals from hiring someone to practice acupuncture without a license or assisting in the unauthorized practice of acupuncture. For violations, a first offense is classified as a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $5,000 or imprisonment for up to one year, or both. Subsequent offenses are elevated to felonies with potentially more severe penalties. The bill also updates language related to the accreditation of acupuncture programs, changing "Oriental Medicine" to "HERBAL Medicine" in certain contexts.