(1) Acupuncture practitioners shall comply with all applicable public health laws of this state.
(2) Sanitation practices shall include: Hands shall be washed with soap and water or other disinfectant between treatment of different patients;
(3) Skin in the area of penetration shall be swabbed with alcohol or other germicidal solution before inserting needles;
(4) Needles and other equipment used in the practice of acupuncture shall be sterilized before using;
(5) Needles and other hazardous waste shall be disposed of in a manner prescribed by law; and
(6) Other sanitation practices shall be observed to insure health and safety of patients, as prescribed by the board.