Common Complaints Filed

The Acupuncture Board's Complaint Responsibility Includes, But Is Not Limited To The Following:

• Use of a controlled substance, or dangerous drug, or alcoholic beverage during practice of acupuncture
• Conviction of a crime
• Improper advertising
• Illegal use or duplication of license
• False or fictitious name use
• Gross negligence
• Repeated negligent acts
• Incompetence
• Fee sharing
• Fraud
• Sexual misconduct with a patient
• Infection control

Method of Registering Complaints

In order for the Acupuncture Board to process a complaint, it must be submitted in writing. A complaint form is available for your use and may obtained by either calling or writing to the following:

Acupuncture Board
1625 North Market Blvd., Suite N-219
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 515-5200

or

Department Of Consumer Affairs
Consumer Information Center
(800) 952-5210