§ 8211. Definitions. As used in this article the following terms shall
have the following meanings:

(1) (a) "Profession of acupuncture" is the treating, by means of
mechanical, thermal or electrical stimulation effected by the insertion
of needles or by the application of heat, pressure or electrical
stimulation at a point or combination of points on the surface of the
body predetermined on the basis of the theory of the physiological
interrelationship of body organs with an associated point or combination
of points for diseases, disorders and dysfunctions of the body for the
purpose of achieving a therapeutic or prophylactic effect. The
profession of acupuncture includes recommendation of dietary supplements
and natural products including, but not limited to, the recommendation
of diet, herbs and other natural products, and their preparation in
accordance with traditional and modern practices of East Asian (Chinese,
Korean or Japanese) medical theory.

(b) Each acupuncturist licensed pursuant to this article, shall advise
each patient as to the importance of consulting with a licensed
physician regarding the patient's condition and shall keep on file with
the patient's records, a form attesting to the patient's notice of such
advice. Such form shall be in duplicate, one copy to be retained by the
patient, signed and dated by both the acupuncturist and the patient and
shall be prescribed in the following manner:

WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, DO AFFIRM THAT (THE PATIENT) HAS
BEEN ADVISED BY , (A LICENSED ACUPUNCTURIST), TO CONSULT
A PHYSICIAN REGARDING THE CONDITION OR CONDITIONS FOR WHICH SUCH PATIENT
SEEKS ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT.
___________________________ ________________________

(Signature) Date
___________________________ ________________________

(Signature) Date

(c) Nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit an individual who is
not subject to regulation in this state as a licensed acupuncturist from
engaging in the recommendation of traditional remedies and supplements
as defined herein, nor shall this section be construed to authorize an
individual to practice pharmacy under article one hundred thirty-seven
of this title.

(2) "Board" is the state board for acupuncture as created by section
eighty-two hundred thirteen of this article.