The Division
of
Corporations, Business, and Professional
Licensing staffs the acupuncture
program.
The Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development
adopts regulations to carry out laws governing the practice
of acupuncture in Alaska. It makes final
licensing decisions and takes disciplinary actions against
people who violate licensing laws.
Regulated Professions
- a. Acupuncturists
Acupuncturists who practice independently must obtain
an Alaska Business License. License Applications
Statutes and Regulations Alaska Statutes are passed by the legislature. Regulations
(also called the Alaska Administrative Code) are rules
adopted by the department to implement, interpret, and
make specific the statutes. Both statutes and regulations
have the force of law. AS 08.06 and regulations 12 AAC 05 specifically apply
to acupuncturists. AS 08.01 - 08.03 and regulations
12 AAC 02 apply to all professions regulated by the
division. Proposed regulations are advertised in Alaska newspapers
and we invite public comment on them. If you would like
to receive notice of proposed regulations, please write
to the regulations specialist and request that your
name be added to the Acupuncturists interested parties
list. Please advise us if you move or wish your name
removed from the mailing list.
National Organizations
National organizations may provide information on the
regulation of the practice of acupuncture in other states.
Contact
Information
Investigations/Complaints
To file a complaint or to
bring a matter pertaining to the actions of a licensed, or unlicensed, professional
to the attention of our investigative staff, please
send an email to: investigations@alaska.gov
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