New Jersey statute
N.J.S.A. 2C:21-20.1 — Unlicensed practice of acupuncture, third degree crime
Current through P.L.2025, c.346, and J.R.22
Part of Chapter 21, New Jersey Statutes.
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Full text of N.J.S.A. 2C:21-20.1
Statutory text current through the P.L.2025, c.346, and J.R.22. This publication reproduces the official text of the New Jersey Statutes from the statute files published by the New Jersey Legislature; it is not the official statutes of the State of New Jersey.
16. A person is guilty of a crime of the third degree if he does not possess a license to practice acupuncture, or his license is suspended, revoked or otherwise limited by an order entered by the Acupuncture Examining Board, and, so knowing, he:
a. engages in that practice;
b. exceeds the scope of practice permitted by the board order;
c. holds himself out to the public or any person as being licensed to engage in that practice;
d. engages in any activity for which a license is a necessary prerequisite; or
e. practices acupuncture under a false or assumed name or falsely impersonates another person licensed by the board.
L.2009, c.56, s.16.
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What degree of offense is unlicensed practice of acupuncture, third degree crime in New Jersey?
Unlicensed practice of acupuncture, third degree crime is a crime of the third degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:21-20.1.
Which New Jersey statute covers unlicensed practice of acupuncture, third degree crime?
Unlicensed practice of acupuncture, third degree crime is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:21-20.1 (Unlicensed practice of acupuncture, third degree crime).
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