(1) A person licensed under this chapter may use the title acupuncturist (Ac), licensed acupuncturist (L.Ac.), acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioner (AEMP), EAMP, or any derivative thereof in all forms of advertising, professional literature and billing.
(2) An acupuncturist or acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioner may not use the title "doctor," "Dr.," or "Ph.D." on any advertising or other printed material unless the nature of the degree is clearly stated.
(3) An acupuncturist or acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioner may not represent that they hold a degree from an acupuncture or acupuncture and Eastern medicine school other than that degree which has been awarded to them.
(4) An acupuncturist or acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioner shall not engage in false, deceptive, or misleading advertising including, but not limited to, the following:
(a) Advertising that misrepresents the potential of acupuncture or Eastern medicine; and
(b) Advertising of any service, technique, or procedure that is outside the scope of practice for an acupuncturist or acupuncture and Eastern medicine practitioner.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
18.06.160,
18.06.230, chapter
18.06 RCW, 2021 c 87, and 2020 c 80. WSR 22-12-018, § 246-803-020, filed 5/23/22, effective 7/1/22. Statutory Authority: RCW
18.06.160, chapter
18.06 RCW, 2019 c 308, 2020 c 229 and 2020 c 76. WSR 21-09-008, § 246-803-020, filed 4/8/21, effective 5/9/21. Statutory Authority: Chapter
18.06 RCW and 2010 c 286. WSR 11-17-105, § 246-803-020, filed 8/22/11, effective 9/22/11.]