Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs  
Bureau of Professional Licensing  
Administrative Rules for Acupuncture - General Rules  
Rule Set 2020-8 LR  
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING  
Friday, September 25, 2020  
09:00 AM  
This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom pursuant to Executive Order 2020-132.  
https://zoom.us/j/98587239858?pwd=SzU2NTFyMzZSMWxFSk04ZTl4KzlzUT09, Password: 777530;  
877-336-1831, Password: 486917  
The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs will hold a public hearing to receive public  
comments on proposed changes to the Acupuncture - General Rules rule set.  
The proposed rules amend definitions; add a telehealth rule; approve and adopt the national standards  
of competence set forth by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine  
(NCCAOM); provide the requirements for licensure, limited licensure, licensure by endorsement, and  
relicensure; provide the requirements for continuing education; and approve continuing education  
programs and activities approved by the NCCAOM.  
MCL 333.16141, MCL 333.16145, MCL 333.16148, MCL 333.16174, MCL 333.16201, MCL 333.16204,  
MCL 333.16205, MCL 333.16287, MCL 333.16515, MCL 333.16517, and MCL 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. These rules will take effect Immediately after filing with the Secretary of State. The rules  
are published on the Michigan Government web site at http://www.michigan.gov/moahr and in the  
Michigan Register in the 9/15/2020 issue. Copies of the draft rules may also be obtained by mail or  
electronic transmission at the following address:  
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs  
Bureau of Professional Licensing  
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing – Boards and  
Committees Section, Attention: Dena Marks, Policy Analyst  
P.O. Box 30670, Lansing, MI 48909-8170  
Email: BPL-BoardSupport@michigan.gov  
Comments on the rules may be made in person at the hearing or by mail or electronic mail until  
9/25/2020 at 05:00PM.  
The public hearing will be conducted in compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act, in  
accessible buildings with handicap parking available. Anyone needing assistance to take part in the  
hearings due to disability may call 711- to make arrangements.  
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