Laws, Regulations & Guidelines

Regulations

• COA Regulations (PDF) 
• Section by Section Summary of Regulations (PDF) 
• 243 CMR 4: Disciplinary Proceedings for Acupuncturists (PDF) 
• 243 CMR 5: The Practice of Acupuncture (PDF) 
• Guidebook to the Practice of Acupuncture in Massachusetts (PDF) 

Policies

• Policy 10-01: Voluntary Agreements Not to Practice (March 11, 2010) (PDF) 
• Policy 07-01: Conflict of Interest Policy (January 24, 2007) (PDF) 
• Policy 03-02: Policy on Confirmation of Identity in Connection with Name Changes (PDF) 
• Policy 03-01: Policy on Lapsed License Applications (PDF) 
• Policy 01-02: Personal Relationship Once Treatment has Ended (PDF) 
• Policy 01-01: Termination of Patient Care (PDF) 
• Policy 00-02: Advertising as a Master (PDF) 
• Policy 99-02: Herbal Education Requirement (PDF) 
• Policy 99-01: English Language Licensure Examination (PDF) 
• Policy 93-01: Committee on Acupuncture Policy Statement- Code of Ethical Behavior and Checklist (July 15, 1993) (PDF)