2C:21-20.1 Unlicensed practice of acupuncture, third degree crime.

2C:21-20.1 Unlicensed practice of acupuncture, third degree crime.

16. A person is guilty of a crime of the third degree if he does not possess a license to practice acupuncture, or his license is suspended, revoked or otherwise limited by an order entered by the Acupuncture Examining Board, and, so knowing, he:

a.engages in that practice;

b.exceeds the scope of practice permitted by the board order;

c.holds himself out to the public or any person as being licensed to engage in that practice;

d.engages in any activity for which a license is a necessary prerequisite; or

e.practices acupuncture under a false or assumed name or falsely impersonates another person licensed by the board.

L.2009, c.56, s.16.