Comment on SMBO Proposed Rule Updates on Acupuncture, Dieticians, Safety
Comment until March 13
The State Medical Board of Ohio (SBMO) is seeking public input on proposed rules pertaining to Office-Based Surgeries.
SBMO will review comments received and possibly make changes to the initially proposed language before the rules are then filed with the Common Sense Initiative Office.
Deadline for submitting comments: Friday, March 13, 2026
Send comments to: Kimberly.Anderson@med.ohio.gov
View Rule Changes
| OAC 4731-17-01 | Definitions (more clearly delineate the acupuncture procedures that would be considered to be invasive procedures) | Proposed to Amend |
| OAC 4731-17-02 | Universal Precautions | Proposed No Change |
| OAC 4731-17-03 | Hand Washing | Proposed No Change |
| OAC 4731-17-04 | Disinfection and Sterilization | Proposed No Change |
| OAC 4731-17-05 | Handling and Disposal of Sharps and Wastes | Proposed No Change |
| OAC 4731-17-06 | Barrier Techniques | Proposed No Change |
| OAC 4731-17-07 | Violations (update the language to include dietitians) | Proposed to Amend |
