N.Y. Education Law § 8214: Requirements for a professional license

§ 8214. Requirements for a professional license. To qualify for a

license as a licensed acupuncturist an applicant shall fulfill the

following requirements.

(1) Application: file an application with the department;

(2) Education: provide evidence of satisfactory completion of a course

of formal study or its substantial equivalent in accordance with the

commissioner's regulations;

(3) Experience: have experience in accordance with the commissioner's

regulations;

(4) Examination: pass an examination satisfactory to the board and in

accordance with the commissioner's regulations. Such examination shall

be given at least once within twelve months of the effective date of

this article, and at least once annually thereafter, and shall consist

of both written and practical parts. Either part may be given at the

discretion of the department in English and/or Chinese or other

language. Nothing in this subdivision is to be construed to require the

department to issue an exam in a language other than English. The

practical part of the exam must be directly administered by an

acupuncturist acceptable to the department, who may also be a member of

the board. The cost of the initial examination or reexamination shall be

borne by the applicant in accordance with a schedule established by the

department and approved by the director of the budget;

(5) Age: be at least twenty-one years of age;

(6) Character: be of good moral character as determined by the

department;

(7) Fees: pay a fee of five hundred dollars to the department for

initial licensure, and a fee of two hundred fifty dollars for each

triennial registration;

(8) Registration: if a license is granted, register triennially with

the department, including present home and business address and such

other pertinent information as the department requires.