Bill > S2335

This bill establishes a board of registration in naturopathy to regulate the practice of naturopathic health care, which is defined as a system of health care practices focused on prevention, evaluation, and treatment of illnesses using education, nutrition, natural medicines, and therapies to support the body's self-healing processes. The bill outlines the composition of the board, which will consist of five members appointed by the governor, including naturopathic doctors, a physician, a clinical pharmacologist, and a public member, all serving three-year terms. It also details the powers and duties of the board, such as licensing naturopathic doctors, establishing ethical codes, and investigating complaints, and defines the scope of practice for naturopathic doctors, which includes using natural medicines and physical medicine but excludes surgery, controlled substances, and certain other practices. The bill also sets forth requirements for licensure, including graduation from an approved naturopathic medical college and passing a competency exam, and establishes penalties for practicing without a license, with provisions for grandfathering in certain applicants who graduated before 1987.