# Ohio Rev. Code § 4762.08: Authorized titles, initials and abbreviations or equivalent

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## Section

- **Citation:** Ohio Rev. Code § 4762.08
- **Heading:** Authorized titles, initials and abbreviations or equivalent
- **Jurisdiction:** Ohio
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Ohio Revised Code / Title 47 / Chapter 4762 / § 4762.08

## Text

October 17, 2019 House Bill 166 - 133rd General Assembly (A) A person who holds a license to practice as an oriental medicine practitioner issued under this chapter may use the following titles, initials, or abbreviations, or the equivalent of such titles, initials, or abbreviations, to identify the person as an oriental medicine practitioner: "Oriental Medicine Practitioner," "Licensed Oriental Medicine Practitioner," "L.O.M.," "Diplomate in Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)," "Dipl. O.M. (NCCAOM)," "National Board Certified in Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM)," "Acupuncturist," "Licensed Acupuncturist," "L.Ac. and L.C.H.," "Diplomate of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology (NCCAOM)," "Dipl. Ac. and Dipl. C.H. (NCCAOM)," or "National Board Certified in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology (NCCAOM)." The person shall not use other titles, initials, or abbreviations in conjunction with the person's practice of oriental medicine, including the title "doctor." (B) A person who holds a license to practice as an acupuncturist issued under this chapter may use the following titles, initials, or abbreviations, or the equivalent of such titles, initials, or abbreviations, to identify the person as an acupuncturist: "Acupuncturist," "Licensed Acupuncturist," "L.Ac.," "Diplomate in Acupuncture (NCCAOM)," "Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM)," or "National Board Certified in Acupuncture (NCCAOM)." The person shall not use other titles, initials, or abbreviations in conjunction with the person's practice of acupuncture, including the title "doctor."

## Nearby sections

- [Ohio Rev. Code § 4762.01 § 4762.01. Acupuncturists definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T47_C4762_S4762.01.md)
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- [Ohio Rev. Code § 4762.03 § 4762.03. Application for license to practice as an oriental medicine practitioner or acupuncturist](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T47_C4762_S4762.03.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 4762.04 § 4762.04. Issuing license to practice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T47_C4762_S4762.04.md)
- [Ohio Rev. Code § 4762.05 § 4762.05. Replacement license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OH_T47_C4762_S4762.05.md)
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