KRS 311.672: Definitions for 311.671 to 311.686.

In KRS 311.671 to 311.686, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings

given to them, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

(1) "Acupuncturist" means an individual licensed to practice acupuncture by the board;

(2) "Board" means the State Board of Medical Licensure;

(3) "Committee" means the Acupuncture Advisory Committee under the State Board of

Medical Licensure;

(4) "Licensure" means licensure by the board to practice acupuncture; and

(5) "Practice of acupuncture" means the insertio n of acupuncture needles, with or

without accompanying electrical or thermal stimulation, at certain acupuncture

points or meridians on the surface of the human body for purposes of changing the

flow of energy in the body and may include acupressure, cuppi ng, moxibustion, or

dermal friction. The practice of acupuncture shall not include laser acupuncture,

osteopathic manipulative treatment, chiropractic adjustments, physical therapy, or

surgery.