(a)      Except as otherwise provided in this title, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice acupuncture in this State.

      (b)      This section does not apply to:

            (1)      An individual employed by the federal government as an acupuncturist while practicing within the scope of that employment;

            (2)      A student, trainee, or visiting teacher who is designated as a student, trainee, or visiting teacher while participating in a course of study or training under the supervision of a licensed acupuncturist in a program that is approved by the Board or the State Board of Higher Education; or

            (3)      An individual authorized under § 1A-316 of this subtitle to perform auricular detoxification under the direct supervision of an acupuncturist licensed by the Board.