HB21-1146
Auricular Acudetox Professional Practice
Concerning the practice of auricular acudetox by a professional, and, in connection therewith, clarifying that in order to perform auricular acudetox, a person does not need to be licensed, certified, or registered as a mental health professional.
Session:
2021 Regular Session
Subject:
Bill Summary
Professions & Occupations
In 2020, the general assembly repealed the requirement in the mental health practice act that a professional must be licensed, registered, or certified as a mental health professional in order to practice auricular acudetox. The act makes a conforming amendment to clarify that it is not an unlawful act for a professional who is trained to perform auricular acudetox to perform the practice without a license, registration, or certification as a mental health professional.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)