DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
DIRECTOR’S OFFICE
ACUPUNCTURE – GENERAL RULES
Filed with the secretary of state on April 1, 2021
These rules take effect immediately upon filing with the secretary of state unless adopted
under section 33, 44, or 45a(6) of the administrative procedures act of 1969, 1969 PA
306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or 24.245a. Rules adopted under these sections become
effective 7 days after filing with the secretary of state.
(By authority conferred on the director of the department of licensing and regulatory
affairs by sections 16141, 16145, 16148, 16174, 16201, 16204, 16205, 16287, 16515,
16517, and 16525 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.16141, 333.16145,
333.16148, 333.16174, 333.16201, 333.16204, 333.16205, 333.16287, 333.16515,
333.16517, and 333.16525 and Executive Reorganization Order Nos. 1991-9, 1996-2,
2003-1, and 2011-4, MCL 338.3501, 445.2001, 445.2011, and 445.2030)
R 338.13001, R 338.13002, R 338.13004, R 338.13005, R 338.13010, R 338.13025, and
R 338.13026 of the Michigan Administrative Code are amended, R 338.13003, R
338.13006, R 338.13007, R 338.13008, and R 338.13028 are added, and R 338.13015, R
338.13020, and R 338.13030 are rescinded, as follows:
PART 1. GENERAL RULES
R 338.13001 Definitions.
Rule 1. (1) As used in these rules:
(a) “Board” means the Michigan board of acupuncture created under section 16521 of
the public health code, MCL 333.16521.
(b) “Code” means the public health code 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211.
(c) “Department” means the department of licensing and regulatory affairs.
(2) Terms defined in the code have the same meanings when used in these rules.
R 338.13002 Training standards for identifying victims of human trafficking;
requirements.
Rule 2. (1) Pursuant to section 16148 of the code, MCL 333.16148, an individual
seeking licensure or registration or who is licensed or registered shall complete training
in identifying victims of human trafficking that meets the following standards:
(a) Training content must cover all of the following:
(i) Understanding the types and venues of human trafficking in the United States.
(ii) Identifying victims of human trafficking in health care settings.
(iii) Identifying the warning signs of human trafficking in health care settings for
adults and minors.
August 31, 2020