§ 8214. Requirements for a professional license. To qualify for a
license as a licensed acupuncturist an applicant shall fulfill the
following requirements.

(1) Application: file an application with the department;

(2) Education: provide evidence of satisfactory completion of a course
of formal study or its substantial equivalent in accordance with the
commissioner's regulations;

(3) Experience: have experience in accordance with the commissioner's
regulations;

(4) Examination: pass an examination satisfactory to the board and in
accordance with the commissioner's regulations. Such examination shall
be given at least once within twelve months of the effective date of
this article, and at least once annually thereafter, and shall consist
of both written and practical parts. Either part may be given at the
discretion of the department in English and/or Chinese or other
language. Nothing in this subdivision is to be construed to require the
department to issue an exam in a language other than English. The
practical part of the exam must be directly administered by an
acupuncturist acceptable to the department, who may also be a member of
the board. The cost of the initial examination or reexamination shall be
borne by the applicant in accordance with a schedule established by the
department and approved by the director of the budget;

(5) Age: be at least twenty-one years of age;

(6) Character: be of good moral character as determined by the
department;

(7) Fees: pay a fee of five hundred dollars to the department for
initial licensure, and a fee of two hundred fifty dollars for each
triennial registration;

(8) Registration: if a license is granted, register triennially with
the department, including present home and business address and such
other pertinent information as the department requires.