Ind. Code ch. 25-2.5-3

in effect

Ind. Code § 25-2.5-3-1 Applicability of chapter

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to the following: (1) A health care professional acting within the scope of the health care professional's license, certification, or registration. (2) A student practicing acupuncture under the direct supervision of a licensed acupuncturist as part of a course of study approved by the board. As added by P.L.265-1999, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 25-2.5-3-2 Use of acupuncturist title

Sec. 2. An individual may not use the title "licensed acupuncturist" or "acupuncturist" unless the acupuncturist is licensed under this article. As added by P.L.265-1999, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 25-2.5-3-3 Unlicensed practice of acupuncture; civil immunity for physician who referred patient to a licensed acupuncturist

Sec. 3. (a) Subject to section 1 of this chapter, it is unlawful to practice acupuncture without a license issued under this article. (b) If a licensed acupuncturist practices acupuncture on a patient after having obtained a written letter of referral or written diagnosis of the patient from a physician licensed under IC 25-22.5, the physician is immune from civil liability relating to the patient's or acupuncturist's use of that diagnosis or referral except for acts or omissions of the physician that amount to gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct. As added by P.L.265-1999, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.59-2001, SEC.4; P.L.134-2008, SEC.18.

Ind. Code § 25-2.5-3-4 Violations

Sec. 4. A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this article commits a Class B misdemeanor. As added by P.L.265-1999, SEC.1.

Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://iga.in.gov/laws/2026/ic/titles/25Fetched: 10/17/2026