AR HB2140

Amends the definition of "acupuncture" in Arkansas Code § 17-102-102(1) to specify the insertion, manipulation, and removal of sterile filiform needles and use of other modalities at specific body locations for prevention, cure, or correction of malady, illness, injury, pain, or other conditions.

Clarifies that acupuncture does not constitute surgery under Arkansas law.

Modifies exemptions in Arkansas Code § 17-102-311 to specify that physicians licensed by the Arkansas State Medical Board and chiropractors licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners may practice acupuncture when permitted by their respective state licensing boards.

Allows chiropractic physicians to practice acupuncture as part of chiropractic practice after completing an educational program in acupuncture from a college accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education.