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This bill makes comprehensive changes relating to the regulation of naturopathic medicine in Nevada. The bill expands the Nevada Board of Homeopathic Medical Examiners to become the Nevada Board of Homeopathic and Naturopathic Medical Examiners, adding naturopathic medicine to its oversight responsibilities. Key provisions include establishing a licensing and certification process for naturopathic physicians and naturopathic assistants, defining the scope of naturopathic medical practice, and setting requirements for education, training, and professional conduct. The bill allows naturopathic physicians to perform various medical services, including ordering diagnostic tests, administering certain treatments, and dispensing natural substances and some controlled substances under specific conditions. It also establishes grounds for disciplinary action, sets fees for licensing and certification, and integrates naturopathic physicians into existing healthcare regulatory frameworks across multiple Nevada statutes. The bill aims to create a comprehensive regulatory structure for naturopathic medicine, similar to existing regulations for other medical practitioners, with the primary goal of protecting public health and ensuring professional standards for naturopathic practitioners.

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https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12704/Overview