With 12 representative states such as Ohio and Illinois as examples, the disciplinary system for acupuncturists in the United States is introduced. The disciplinary system mainly covers several aspects such as the subject of the implementation, the types of illegal acts, the form of disciplinary responsibility, and the hearing procedure. The acupuncture industry association has the responsibility of disciplinary action in most states. Corresponding disciplinary measures will be taken depending on the illegal activities of acupuncturists according to the types of illegal practice specified by each state. The hearing procedure provides procedural guarantee for the subsequent rights protection activities of acupuncturists.
以有代表性的美国俄亥俄州、伊利诺伊州等12州为例，介绍相对成熟的美国针灸师惩戒制度。惩戒制度主要涵盖实施主体、违法行为种类、责任形式和听证程序等内容。美国大多数州由针灸行业协会组织承担惩戒职能，在惩戒程序启动后，依据各州针灸法案规定的针灸师违法行为类型，视其具体违法情形采取相应的处罚措施。听证程序为针灸师后续的维权活动提供程序保障。.
Keywords: acupuncturist; disciplinary system; legal responsibility; legislation.