(A) Rules adopted by the board governing the practice of limited branches of medicine apply to practitioners of those limited branches listed in section 4731.15 and 4731.151 of the Revised Code.

(B) Any person holding a valid certificate to practice one or more of the limited branches of medicine is subject to disciplinary action by the board, and may additionally be subject to criminal prosecution, if such person performs acts beyond the scope of the limited branch for which the person holds a certificate or which are otherwise violative of the rules governing practitioners of limited branches of medicine.

(C) The Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) will apply to all persons holding a valid certificate to practice massage therapy.

(D) The Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the International Guild of Professional Electrologists (IGPE) will apply to all persons holding a valid certificate to practice cosmetic therapy.

Effective:  9/30/01