CODE OF VIRGINIA

ADVISORY BOARD ON ACUPUNCTURE; COMPOSITION; APPOINTMENT (§ 54.1-2956.11)

The Advisory Board on Acupuncture, hereinafter referred to as the
“Advisory Board,” shall assist the Board of Medicine in carrying out
the provisions of this chapter regarding the qualifications, examination,
licensure, and regulation of acupuncturists. Nothing in this chapter shall be
construed to authorize the Advisory Board to advise the Board of Medicine in
matters pertaining to the regulations of doctors of medicine, osteopathy,
chiropractic, or podiatry who are qualified by such regulations to practice
acupuncture.The Advisory Board shall consist of five members to be appointed by
the Governor as follows: three members shall be licensed acupuncturists who have
been practicing in Virginia for not less than three years; one member shall be a
doctor of medicine, osteopathy, chiropractic or podiatry who is qualified to
practice acupuncture in Virginia; and one member shall be a citizen member
appointed from the Commonwealth at large. Beginning July 1, 2011, the
Governor’s appointments shall be staggered as follows: two members for a
term of one year, two members for a term of two years, and one member for a term
of three years. Thereafter, appointments shall be for four-year terms. Any
vacancy occurring during a member’s term shall be filled for the unexpired
balance of that term. No person shall be eligible to serve on the Advisory Board
for more than two successive terms.

HISTORY: 1991, c. 643; 1993, c. 753; 2000, c. 814; 2002, c. 698; 2003, c. 512;
2011, cc. 691, 714.