Bill > SB229

This bill amends existing New Mexico law to allow physicians licensed under the Medical Practice Act to perform auricular acupuncture, which is a form of acupuncture focused on the ear, as long as it falls within their existing medical scope of practice. It also clarifies that individuals who are not licensed doctors of oriental medicine or physicians, but are certified auricular detoxification specialists, can continue to practice auricular acupuncture specifically for the treatment of alcoholism, substance abuse, or chemical dependency, under specific training and supervision requirements. The bill also outlines fees and renewal processes for these specialists and their training programs.

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=229&year=26