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The Division of Corporations, Business, and Professional Licensing staffs the acupuncture program. The Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development adopts regulations to carry out laws governing the practice of acupuncture in Alaska. It makes final licensing decisions and takes disciplinary actions against people who violate licensing laws.
Acupuncturists who practice independently must obtain an Alaska Business License.
Please note the requirements for the acceptance of continuing education covered in our statutes and regulations. The division will only accept complete certificates.
The Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing has developed the list below of any types of license action against any licensed or unlicensed acupuncturist in Alaska. Accusations and pending investigations are not included. The list does not necessarily reflect the current status of any probation or license actions, please contact the division for additional information on any particular license action.
Disclaimer: The Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing provides the information on this website as a service to the public. The division has attempted to insure that the information contained in this electronic document is as accurate as possible. Only authorized staff from the Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing have access to modify the data provided.
Alaska Statutes are passed by the legislature. Regulations (also called the Alaska Administrative Code) are rules adopted by the department to implement, interpret, and make specific the statutes. Both statutes and regulations have the force of law.
AS 08.06 and regulations 12 AAC 05 specifically apply to acupuncturists. AS 08.01 - 08.03 and regulations 12 AAC 02 apply to all professions regulated by the division.
Proposed regulations are advertised in Alaska newspapers and we invite public comment on them. If you would like to receive notice of proposed regulations, please write to the regulations specialist and request that your name be added to the Acupuncturists interested parties list. Please advise us if you move or wish your name removed from the mailing list.
If you would like to receive notice of all proposed regulation changes for your program, please send a request in writing with your name, preferred contact method (mail or email), and the program you want to be updated on to:
Regulations Specialist Email: RegulationsAndPublicComment@Alaska.Gov Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing P.O. Box 110806 Juneau, Alaska 99811-0806
National organizations may provide information on the regulation of the practice of acupuncture in other states.
Licensing Examiner: Virginia Geary Telephone: (907) 465-2695 Fax: (907) 465-2974 P.O. Box 110806 Juneau, AK 99811-0806 Email: virginia.geary@alaska.gov