Wyoming Administrative Code Agency 252 - Acupuncture, Board of
Here’s an overview of the Wyoming Administrative Code for the Acupuncture Board (Agency 252, Sub‑Agency 0001), based on the latest available official rules:
📝 Structure Overview
The Board's regulations are organized into eight chapters:
Chapter
Title
1
General Provisions
2
License Requirements & Application Procedures
3
Continuing Education
4
Training Programs
5
Scope of Practice
6
Code of Ethical Conduct
7
Fees
8
Discipline & Adverse Actions
📘 Chapter 2 – License Requirements & Application (Key Highlights)
Under § 2‑1, applicants for a general acupuncture license must submit:
A completed application form with photo
Proof of legal U.S. residency
Board fees
Official transcript from an ACAOM‑accredited program and at least one of:
Passing score on the NCCAOM
Evidence of continuous practice in Wyoming for 10 years before Jan 1, 2018
Passing the California Acupuncture Licensing Examination
Verification of any other professional licenses
A clean criminal background (no convictions involving moral turpitude or controlled substances) (regulations.justia.com, law.cornell.edu)
§ 2‑4 clarifies that licenses must be renewed on time. Expired licenses cannot be used to practice, and reinstatement requires re‑applying under § 2‑1 standards.
✅ Chapter 6 – Code of Ethical Conduct
The ethical rules for licensees include (as per § 6‑2):
Respecting patient rights, privacy, dignity, and confidentiality
Practicing only within one’s competency and training
Informing patients and allowing participation in treatment decisions
Non‑discrimination
Delivering high‑quality care and appropriate referrals
Pursuing ongoing education and professional growth
Promoting access to acupuncture in Wyoming
Community engagement (law.cornell.edu)
Note: These rules were adopted Dec 14, 2017 and last amended Dec 17, 2019. (law.cornell.edu)
📚 Other Chapters (Summarized)
Chapter 1: General definitions, Board composition and authority
Chapter 3: Continuing education requirements and acceptable coursework
Chapter 4: Standards for training programs recognized by the Board
Chapter 5: Detailed scope of practice — e.g., acupuncture methods, modalities allowed
Chapter 7: Fee schedules for licensing, renewal, and other services
Chapter 8: Grounds for discipline, procedures for hearings, penalties
📌 Legal Authority & References
The Board operates under Wyoming Statutes Title 33, Chapter 49, which governs professional and occupational licensing. Rulemaking, fee-setting, disciplinary actions, and licensure are authorized under that statute.
🧭 Where to Access Full Text & Updates
Justia hosts current versions of the chapters (regulations.justia.com, regulations.justia.com)
LII (Cornell) offers searchable text, with change logs
Wyoming’s official rules portal lists all current, proposed, and repealed rules for Agency 252 (rules.wyo.gov)
✅ Summary
The Acupuncture Board’s regulations comprehensively cover:
Licensing: Eligibility, educational credentials, testing, renewal
Practice: Training, scope, professional conduct
Accountability: Fees, continuing education, ethics, discipline
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