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Utah Code § 58-72-501

Acupuncture licensee -- Restriction on titles used

Known as the Acupuncture Licensing Act

The act spans §§ 58–58 (12 sections).

Amended by Chapter 96, 2026 General Session

(1)

(a) A licensed acupuncturist may not display or use a title, a word, or an insignia in conjunction with the licensed acupuncturist's name or practice except "licensed acupuncturist" or "L.Ac."

(b) Only an acupuncturist licensed under this chapter may use the title "licensed acupuncturist" or "L.Ac."

(c) When used in conjunction with the licensed acupuncturist's practice, the term "licensed acupuncturist" or "L.Ac." shall be displayed next to the name of the licensed acupuncturist.

(2)

(a) A licensed acupuncturist may not use the term "physician," "physician or surgeon," or "doctor" in conjunction with the acupuncturist's name or practice.

(b) A licensed acupuncturist may use the terms "Doctor of acupuncture," "Doctor of Oriental Medicine," "Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine," "D.O.M.," "D.A.O.M.," or "oriental medical doctor" if the term is commensurate with the degree in acupuncture the practitioner holds.

(3)

(a) A medical doctor or a chiropractic physician who chooses to practice acupuncture shall provide acupuncture as a medical doctor or chiropractic physician practicing acupuncture.

(b) A medical doctor or a chiropractic physician who chooses to practice acupuncture may not represent that the medical doctor or a chiropractic physician is a licensed acupuncturist.

Official source: Utah State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Utah statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.