OH SB265

Allows acupuncturists to obtain certificate endorsements to use patent herbs (manufactured in pills, capsules, or tinctures) and materia medica (broader range of herbs, vitamins, minerals, and other substances) in their practice.

Establishes three pathways for certificate endorsements: existing acupuncturists completing 100+ hours of classroom study plus 15 hours in herb-drug interactions; recent students completing the same educational requirements; and new practitioners obtaining a diplomate designation in Chinese herbology or oriental medicine.

Certificate endorsements expire biennially and require renewal with evidence of completing one six-hour course in herb-drug interactions during the preceding six years.

Acupuncturists with endorsements may use designated titles such as "Endorsed by the state of Ohio to practice with patent herbs" or "Diplomate of Chinese Herbology (NCCAOM)."

Makes practicing acupuncture with patent herbs or materia medica without obtaining the applicable certificate endorsement a disciplinary violation.