OAR 847-071-0050: Disciplinary Proceedings

(1) The Board may suspend or revoke the registration of a five-needle protocol (5NP) technician if the Board finds that the technician: (a) Represented themself or allowed another person to represent them as a physician, acupuncturist, or other health care provider, unless the 5NP technician holds the appropriate license. (b) Performed any act other than 5NP which constitutes the practice of acupuncture in violation of ORS 677.759 or Oregon Laws 2025, chapter 296. (c) Engaged in conduct constituting gross or repeated negligence in providing 5NP treatments. (d) Is incompetent to provide 5NP treatments. (e) Violated any of the provisions of ORS 677.190 or OAR 847-071-0040. (2) Any Board investigation or disciplinary proceeding must be held in accordance with ORS Chapter 183, ORS 676.150 to 676.180, and ORS 677.184 to 677.228.