30 Miss. Code. R. 2625-1.16 - Acupuncture Advertising Misleading or Deceptive Advertising

Acupuncturists shall not authorize or use false, misleading, or deceptive advertising, and, in addition, shall not engage in any of the following:

A. Hold themselves out as a physician or surgeon or any combination or derivative of those terms unless also licensed by the Board of Medical Licensure as a physician as defined under the Mississippi Medical Practice Act.

B. Use the terms "board certified." Acupuncturists may use the term "certified" provided the advertising also discloses the complete name of the board which conferred the referenced certification.

C. Use the terms "certified" or any similar words or phrases calculated to convey the same meaning if the advertised certification has expired and has not been renewed at the time the advertising in question was published, broadcast, or otherwise promulgated.

Notes

30 Miss. Code. R. 2625-1.16

Miss. Code Ann. § 73-71-13 (1972, as amended).

Amended 4/16/2017 Amended 8/25/2017 Amended 6/2/2025