§12552. Qualifications for licensure as an acupuncture detoxification specialist
1.
Qualifications.
To be eligible for licensure as an acupuncture detoxification specialist under this subchapter, the applicant must hold a valid unrestricted Maine license as a:
A.
Certified alcohol and drug counselor or licensed alcohol and drug counselor;
[PL 2019, c. 269 (NEW).]
B.
Physician or physician associate;
[PL 2019, c. 269 (NEW); PL 2025, c. 316, §3 (REV).]
C.
Nurse or nurse practitioner;
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D.
Professional counselor or clinical professional counselor;
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E.
Psychologist; or
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F.
Licensed social worker, conditional licensed social worker, licensed clinical social worker or licensed master social worker, conditional.
[PL 2019, c. 269 (NEW).]
[PL 2019, c. 269 (NEW); PL 2025, c. 316, §3 (REV).]
2.
Requirements for license.
To apply for licensure under this subchapter, the applicant shall submit to the board the following:
A.
Evidence of having completed training in auricular acupuncture detoxification from the national acupuncture detoxification association or other board-approved auricular acupuncture detoxification training;
[PL 2019, c. 269 (NEW).]
B.
The identity of the licensed acupuncturist who will be supervising the applicant in accordance with section 12551, subsection 4, paragraph B; and
[PL 2019, c. 269 (NEW).]
[PL 2019, c. 269 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2019, c. 269 (NEW). PL 2025, c. 316, §3 (REV).