Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill which establishes a licensing authority for naturopathic physicians.

Highlights:

• Prohibits individuals from practicing naturopathic medicine without a license (Sec. 18611).

• Prohibits individuals who are not licensed naturopathic physicians from identifying themselves using terms including, but not limited to, the following (Sec. 18611):

• Doctor of naturopathic medicine;

• Doctor of naturopathy;

• N.D.; and

• N.M.D.

• Defines “approved naturopathic program” as including, but not limited to, the following (Sec. 18603):

• A naturopathic medicine program in the US that meets various requirements, including clinical training and accreditation; or

• A naturopathic medicine program in Canada that meets various requirements, including clinical training and accreditation.

• Requires candidates for licensing as naturopathic physicians to submit an application, submit evidence that they are a graduate of an approved naturopathic program, and submit evidence that they have passed a board-approved competency examination (Sec. 18613).

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