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Regulations Governing the Practice of Licensed Acupuncturists [18 VAC 85 ‑ 110]
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On this Periodic Review

Review Announcement

Pursuant to Executive Order 14 (2010) and §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Board of Medicine is conducting a periodic review of:

18VAC85-15 Regulations Governing Delegation to an Agency Subordinate

18VAC85-40 Regulations Governing the Practice of Respiratory Care

18VAC85-50 Regulations Governing the Practice of Physician Assistants

18VAC85-80 Regulations Governing the Licensure of Occupational Therapists

18VAC85-101 Regulations Governing the Licensure of Radiologic Technologists and Radiologic Technologists-Limited

18VAC85-110 Regulations for Licensed Acupuncturists

18VAC85-120 Regulations Governing the Licensure of Athletic Trainers

18VAC85-130 Regulations Governing the Practice of Licensed Midwives


The review is part of the Governor’s Regulatory Reform Project with the goal of:
a. Repealing regulations that are unnecessary or no longer in use;
b. Reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens on individuals, businesses, and other regulated groups; and
c. Identifying statutes that require unnecessary or overly burdensome regulations.

Further, the Board is seeking comment on whether this regulation should be terminated, amended, or retained in its current form. Public comment is sought on the review of any issue relating to this regulation, including whether the regulation (i) is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare or for the economical performance of important governmental functions; (ii) minimizes the economic impact on small businesses in a manner consistent with the stated objectives of applicable law; and (iii) is clearly written and easily understandable.

The comment period begins November 5, 2012 and ends on December 5, 2012.

Comments may be submitted online to the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall at: http://www.townhall.virginia.gov/L/Forums.cfm.
Comments may also be sent to Elaine J. Yeatts, Agency Regulatory Coordinator, Department of Health Professions, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Henrico, VA 23233 or faxed to (804) 527-4434 or emailed to elaine.yeatts@dhp.virginia.gov.

Following the close of the public comment period, a report of the periodic review will be posted on the Town Hall and published in the Virginia Register of Regulations.

CLOSED     Opened on 11/5/2012 and Ended on 12/5/2012

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37 comments
Comment Title Commenter
Review of State Acupuncture Regulations, NCCAOM Recertification Requirement Mina M. Larson, MSM - NCCAOM  12/5/12  11:04 pm
Review of State Acupuncture Regulations, NCCAOM Recertification Requirement Janet L. Borges, MSTCM, L.Ac., Legislative Liason, ASVA  12/5/12  9:15 pm
periodic review of state acupuncture regulations Hea-won Jin  12/5/12  8:39 pm
suppport Acupuncture Society of Virginia's position on regulations Stephanie Simmons, Classical Acupuncture Assocs, LLC  12/5/12  8:06 pm
I support ASVA Sarah Shupe, ASVA  12/5/12  1:57 pm
I support the comments by ASVA. Ming Su, L.A. Community Health Acupuncture clinic  12/5/12  1:03 pm
Supporting ASVA Carol Whitmire, Needles, Inc  12/5/12  11:49 am
Review of State Acupuncture Regulations Deborah L. Godwin L.Ac, M.Ac, Depl.Ac, C.M.T., QITender Acupuncture  12/5/12  10:40 am
In support of ASVA comments Satori Poch, L.Ac.  12/4/12  4:17 pm
General Requirement of Written Documentation, Maintenance of Patient Records, and Dry Needling Dianna Sicilia MS LAc, Sapphire Naturals  12/4/12  2:52 pm
Review of State Acupunture Regulations D. Michael Denbow, L.Ac.  12/4/12  1:34 pm
Review of Acupuncture Regulations Kim Nguyen, L.Ac., East West Medicine  12/4/12  9:39 am
I support ASVA comments for regulation update 2012 Nathalie Depastas, McLean Acupuncture and Shiatsu  12/4/12  12:56 am
Review of State Acupuncture Requlations Jefferson Lee  12/4/12  12:03 am
Town Hall User Policy Jefferson Lee. L.Ac.  12/3/12  11:59 pm
Periodic review of State Acupuncture Regulations Marilyn Hyde, L.Ac., Marilyn Hyde Acupuncture  12/3/12  7:46 pm
Dry needling Rachal Lohr Dean, South Riding Acupuncture  12/3/12  6:04 pm
support for the comments of the Acupuncture Society of Virginia Peter Liebenthal L.Ac.  12/3/12  4:50 pm
Review of the regulations for Licensed Acupuncturists Hon K. Lee, L.Ac, Dipl.OM, Sports Edge Acupuncture, LLC  12/3/12  3:28 pm
Review so state acupuncture regulations Kyung Lee, L.Ac., MAc.O.M.  12/3/12  3:28 pm
Periodic review of Acupuncture Regulations Elaine Wolf Komarow, LAc  12/3/12  3:26 pm
The review of the regulations for Licensed Acupuncturists Jinhu Tang, Tang Acupuncture LLC  12/3/12  2:13 pm
Review of State Acupuncture Regulations Marilyn Hyde, L.Ac., Marilyn Hyde Acupunture  12/3/12  8:00 am
Periodic Review of Acupuncture Regulations Jody Forman, MSW, L.Ac., PLLC.  12/2/12  8:54 pm
Support for ASVA comments Deann F. Bishop, L.Ac.  12/1/12  7:21 pm
Dry needle issue Arthur Fan, Virginia Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine (VITCM)  12/1/12  7:01 pm
Virginia Institutue of TCM Public Comments on Periodic Review of State Acupuncture Regulations Arthur Fan, Virginia Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine (VITCM)  12/1/12  6:43 pm
Support for ASVA Comments Beth Davis, L.Ac.  11/30/12  4:39 pm
Support for ASVA Comments Beth Davis, L.Ac.  11/30/12  4:34 pm
Review of State Acupuncture Regulations Linda Lloyd, L.Ac Acupuncture Center of Northern Virginia  11/30/12  11:57 am
about dry needling techniques without proper training Robert Hoffman  11/30/12  8:55 am
Review of State Acupuncture Regulations Deborah Farley, Acupuncture Clinic of Richmond  11/29/12  8:58 pm
Review of State Acupuncture Regulations Deborah Farley, Acupuncture Clinic of Richmond  11/29/12  7:57 pm
Periodic Review of Acupuncture Regulations Kathleen Fraser, White Lotus Acupuncture  11/29/12  7:35 pm
Periodic Review of State Acupuncture Regulations Jennifer Yeh, MSTCM, LAc./ Sacred Lotus Acupuncture, LLC  11/29/12  7:30 pm
Review of State Acupuncture Regulations Amara Franko Heller, Shen Dao Clinic  11/29/12  6:41 pm
Acupuncture Society of Virginia Public Comment on Periodic Review Janet L. Borges, MSTCM, L.Ac., Acupuncture Society of Virginia  11/29/12  3:49 pm


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