(3) Is guilty of immoral or unprofessional conduct in the practice of acupuncture
(16) Commits any act of gross negligence, incompetence; or misconduct in the practice of acupuncture
(17) Engages in a course of conduct that is inconsistent with generally accepted professional standards in the practice of acupuncture
COMAR 10 .26.03.
A. (1) Maintain professional boundaries, even when the patient initiates crossing the boundaries of the professional relationship
(2) Respect and maintain professional boundaries and respect the patient's reasonable expectation of professional conduct
(3) If the licensee and the patient mutually desire a personal relationship, immediately terminate the professional relationship, make an appropriate referral to another health care practitioner, and wait before engaging in such a relationship for a time when it is reasonably certain that the professional relationship has no influence on the personal relationship

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