Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Professional Licensing
Administrative Rules for Acupuncture - General Rules
Rule Set 2023-33 LR
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
09:00 AM
UL-5
611 W. Ottawa Street, Lansing, Michigan
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 revise definitions, update the national standards of competence approved and adopted by
the board, and clarify that a licensee who completes an implicit bias training program required under R 338.7004
may also use that training toward fulfillment of continuing education requirements if the training has been
approved by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
By authority conferred on the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs by 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.
The proposed rules will take effect immediately after filing with the Secretary of State. The proposed rules are
Michigan Register. Copies of these proposed rules may also be obtained by mail or email at the following email
Comments on these proposed rules may be made at the hearing, by mail, or by email at the following addresses
until 3/19/2024 at 05:00 PM:
Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing-Boards and Committees
Section
P.O. Box 30670, Lansing, MI 48909-8170
The public hearing will be conducted in compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. If the hearing
is held at a physical location, the building will be accessible with handicap parking available. Anyone needing
assistance to take part in the hearing due to disability may call 711- to make arrangements.