| Violations

| Violations Any acupuncturist who falsely attests to completion of the required continuing education, or who fails to obtain the required continuing education may be subject to disciplinary action pursuant to Mississippi Code Sections 73-71-33 and 73-71-35, and may not be allowed to renew their license. If continuing education deficiencies are discovered during an audit of the licensee, the licensee shall be suspended from practice for the longer of (i) a period of three (3) months or (ii) until deficiencies are remedied. Any licensee suspended as a result of a continuing education audit may request a hearing for the purpose of appealing the suspension. Suspension as a result of falsified certification of continuing education shall begin upon determination of the false certification and shall not require notice or hearing as described below. Continuing education obtained as a result of compliance with the terms of the Board Orders in any disciplinary action shall not be credited toward the continuing education required to be obtained in any two (2) year period, unless approved by the Executive Director.