Section 8214. Requirements for a professional license

To qualify for a
  license as a licensed  acupuncturist  an  applicant  shall  fulfill  the
  following requirements.
    (1) Application: file an application with the department;
    (2) Education: provide evidence of satisfactory completion of a course
  of  formal  study  or  its substantial equivalent in accordance with the
  commissioner's regulations;
    (3) Experience: have experience in accordance with the  commissioner's
  regulations;
    (4)  Examination: pass an examination satisfactory to the board and in
  accordance with the commissioner's regulations. Such  examination  shall
  be  given  at  least  once within twelve months of the effective date of
  this article, and at least once annually thereafter, and  shall  consist
  of  both  written  and  practical parts. Either part may be given at the
  discretion  of  the  department  in  English  and/or  Chinese  or  other
  language.  Nothing in this subdivision is to be construed to require the
  department to issue an exam  in  a  language  other  than  English.  The
  practical  part  of  the  exam  must  be  directly  administered  by  an
  acupuncturist acceptable to the department, who may also be a member  of
  the board. The cost of the initial examination or reexamination shall be
  borne  by the applicant in accordance with a schedule established by the
  department and approved by the director of the budget;
    (5) Age: be at least twenty-one years of age;
    (6) Character: be  of  good  moral  character  as  determined  by  the
  department;
    (7)  Fees:  pay  a  fee  of five hundred dollars to the department for
  initial licensure, and a fee of  two  hundred  fifty  dollars  for  each
  triennial registration;
    (8)  Registration:  if a license is granted, register triennially with
  the department, including present home and  business  address  and  such
  other pertinent information as the department requires.