AGENCY: Department of Commerce. Division of Professional Licensing

SERIES: 9766
TITLE: Acupuncture practitioner licensing files
DATES: 1978-
ARRANGEMENT: Numerical by license number

DESCRIPTION: These files document applications, registrations, and licenses for individuals practicing acupuncture. The Department of Commerce, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, issues licenses to qualified applicants. Applicants are required to be at least 21 years of age, be residents of the state of Utah, be high school graduates, and complete at least two years of postsecondary education with emphasis in biology and human anatomy. Furthermore, applicants are required to complete an approved education course of at least two years in acupuncture, and 500 hours of postgraduate training under the supervision of a licensed acupuncture practitioner. Successful applicants must then pass an examination approved by the Acupuncture Board and pay a fee determined by the Department of Commerce. Information includes name, social security number, gender, birthdate and birthplace, physical characteristics, educational background, and endorsements. Applicants are required to submit a photograph with their application.

RETENTION

Retain for 10 year(s)

DISPOSITION

Destroy.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

Retention and disposition for this series were specifically approved by the State Records Committee.

APPROVED: 06/2006

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Computer data files: Retain in Office for 10 years and then delete.

Paper: For records prior to and including 2008. Retain in Office for 1 year and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 9 years and then destroy.

Paper: Retain in Office until scanned and quality checked and then destroy.

APPRAISAL

Administrative

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public. UCA 63G-2-301(2)(r) (2008)

SECONDARY DESIGNATION

Private. UCA 63G-2-302(2)(d) (2008), at-risk govt. employees 63G-2-303

Exempt. UCA 58-1-106(2)and(3) (2008)

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