Chapter 677 — Regulation of Medicine, Podiatry and Acupuncture
ORS 677.761 Persons and practices not within scope of ORS 677.757 to 677.770
Prevent, limit or interfere with an individual licensed or certified by the Oregon Medical Board from practicing health care other than acupuncture within the scope of the license or certification of the individual.
Limit any other licensed or certified health care practitioner from practicing acupressure or other therapy within the scope of the license or certification of the individual.
Limit the activities of any person who engages in the business of providing Traditional Eastern medicine manual therapy, exercise and related therapeutic methods or who provides substances listed in Traditional Eastern medicine pharmacopoeia, or vitamins or minerals or dietary advice, so long as the activities of the person are not otherwise prohibited by law.
Limit the ability of practitioners from outside Oregon to demonstrate the practice of acupuncture as part of a recognized and limited duration educational program, lecture or event within this state under rules adopted by the board.
Note: The amendments to 677.761 by section 3, chapter 296, Oregon Laws 2025, become operative March 1, 2026. See section 4, chapter 296, Oregon Laws 2025. The text that is operative until March 1, 2026, including amendments by section 5, chapter 344, Oregon Laws 2025, is set forth for the user’s convenience.
Prevent, limit or interfere with an individual licensed or certified by the Oregon Medical Board from practicing health care other than acupuncture within the scope of the license or certification of the individual.
Limit any other licensed or certified health care practitioner from practicing acupressure or other therapy within the scope of the license or certification of the individual.
Limit the activities of any person who engages in the business of providing Traditional Eastern medicine manual therapy, exercise and related therapeutic methods or who provides substances listed in Traditional Eastern medicine pharmacopoeia, or vitamins or minerals or dietary advice, so long as the activities of the person are not otherwise prohibited by law.
Limit the ability of practitioners from outside Oregon to demonstrate the practice of acupuncture as part of a recognized and limited duration educational program, lecture or event within this state under rules adopted by the board.
Note: 677.761 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 677. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
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