Texas Occupations Code

§ 205.351 — GROUNDS FOR LICENSE DENIAL OR DISCIPLINARY ACTION

OC § 205.351Title 3. HEALTH PROFESSIONS · Part C. OTHER PROFESSIONS PERFORMING MEDICAL PROCEDURES · Ch. 205. ACUPUNCTURE · Art. H. DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES

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(a)A license to practice acupuncture may be denied or, after notice and hearing, a license holder may be subject to disciplinary action under Section 205.352 if the license applicant or license holder:

(1)intemperately uses drugs or intoxicating liquors to an extent that, in the opinion of the board, could endanger the lives of patients;

(2)obtains or attempts to obtain a license by fraud or deception;

(3)has been adjudged mentally incompetent by a court;

(4)has a mental or physical condition that renders the person unable to perform safely as an acupuncturist;

(5)fails to practice acupuncture in an acceptable manner consistent with public health and welfare;

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Legislative history

Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 269 (S.B. 419), Sec. 3.17, eff. September 1, 2005.