To address permitted advertising.

Board of Acupuncture

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B1-9.005Definitions

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To address permitted advertising.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Advertising terms

SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 457.104 FS., 457.116(1)(b) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 457.116(1)(b) FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT IS: Pamela King, Executive Director, Board of Acupuncture, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C06, Tallahassee, Florida 32399

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

64B1-9.005 Descriptive Terms for Advertising Definitions.

In order to distinguish from other professions and to ensure public safety the following are permitted terms for use in advertising As used in Section 457.116(1)(b), F.S., the following terms shall mean:

(1) L.Ac. – Licensed Acupuncturist.

(2) R.Ac. – Registered Acupuncturist.

(3) A.P. – Acupuncture Physician.

(4) D.O.M. – Doctor of Oriental Medicine.

Specific Authority 456.072 FS., 457.104 FS, 457.109 FS., 457.116(1)(b) FS. Law Implemented 456.072 FS., 457.109 FS., 457.116(1)(b) FS. History–New 4-25-00, Amended________.