SPS 2009-001
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Whereas, pursuant to A.A.C. R4-8-204(A) and A.A.C. R4-8-303(A) an acupuncture license and auricular acupuncture certificate expire 12 months after the date issued.
Whereas, the Board interprets “12 months after the date issued” to include the full renewal month. Meaning, that an applicant must submit their renewal application, and any other documentation required under A.A.C. R4-8-204 and A.A.C. R4-8-303, prior to the close of business on the last business day of the renewal month in order to avoid the expiration of their acupuncture license pursuant to A.A.C. R4-8-204(A) and A.A.C. R4-8-303(A0.
(Adopted at the Board meeting of April 22, 2009)