R156-72-102. Definitions

  In addition to the definitions in Title 58, Chapters 1 and 72, as used in this rule:

  (1)(a) "Administration", as used in Subsection 58-72-102(4)(b)(ii), means the direct application of an herb, homeopathic, or supplement to the body of a patient by:

  (i) ingestion;

  (ii) topical application;

  (iii) inhalation; or

  (iv) acupoint injection therapy (AIT).

  (b) Administration does not include:

  (i) venous injections;

  (ii) immunizations;

  (iii) legend drugs; or

  (iv) controlled substances.

  (2) "Controlled substance" means a drug or substance defined in Subsection 58-37-2(1)(f).

  (3) "Legend drug" means a prescription drug as defined in Subsections 58-17b-102(32) and (64).

  (4) "Herbs" and "homeopathics", as used in Subsection 58-72-102(4)(b)(ii), may include:

  (a) vitamins;

  (b) minerals;

  (c) amino acids;

  (d) proteins; and

  (e) enzymes.

  (5) "Insertion of acupuncture needles" means a procedure of acupuncture and oriental medicine which includes myofascial trigger point therapy, intramuscular therapy, proprioceptive stimulation, Ahshi points, and dry needling techniques.

  (6) "NCCAOM" means the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (formerly known as the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncturists (NCCA).

  (7) "Modern research" means practicing according to acupuncture and oriental medicine training as recognized through NCCAOM.

  (8) "Provision", as used in Subsection 58-72-102(4)(b)(ii), includes procurement of the substances listed in Subsection 58-72-102(4)(b)(ii).