The short title of this article 250 is the “Naturopathic Doctor Act”. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1297, § 1, effective October 1. Editor’s note: This section is similar to former § 12-37.3-101 as it existed prior to 2019.
Articles 1, 20, and 30 of this title 12 apply, according to their terms, to this article 250. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1297, § 1, effective October 1.
As used in this article 250, unless the context otherwise requires: “ACIP” means the advisory committee on immunization practices to the centers for disease control and prevention in the United States department of health and human services or its successor entity. “Administer” means the direct application of a drug to the body of a patient […]
The naturopathic medicine advisory committee is hereby created in the department as the entity responsible for advising the director in the regulation of the practice of naturopathic medicine by naturopathic doctors and the implementation of this article 250. The advisory committee consists of nine members appointed by the director as follows: Three members who are […]
In addition to any other powers and duties granted or imposed on the director under this article 250 or articles 20 and 30 of this title 12, the director shall: Adopt rules pursuant to section 12-20-204; Establish the form and manner in which applicants are to apply for a new registration or to renew a […]
The practice of naturopathic medicine by a naturopathic doctor includes the following: The prevention and treatment of human injury, disease, or conditions through education or dietary or nutritional advice, and the promotion of healthy ways of living; The use of physical examinations and the ordering of clinical, laboratory, and radiological diagnostic procedures from licensed or […]
Effective June 1, 2014, a person shall not practice as a naturopathic doctor in this state without a registration. An applicant for a registration to practice as a naturopathic doctor in this state shall submit an application to the director in a form and manner determined by the director by rule, accompanied by the fee […]
A registration issued pursuant to this article 250 is subject to the renewal, expiration, reinstatement, and delinquency fee provisions specified in section 12-20-202 (1) and (2). A person whose registration expires is subject to the penalties provided in this article 250 or section 12-20-202 (1). Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), […]
A naturopathic doctor shall maintain continuing professional competency to practice naturopathic medicine. The director shall adopt rules establishing a continuing professional competency program that includes, at a minimum, the following elements: A self-assessment of the knowledge and skills of a naturopathic doctor seeking to renew or reinstate a registration; Development, execution, and documentation of a […]
A naturopathic doctor shall comply with section 12-30-102 regarding the disclosure of information to the director. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1309, § 1, effective October 1. Editor’s note: This section is similar to former § 12-37.3-109 as it existed prior to 2019.
A person shall not hold himself or herself out as a naturopathic doctor or use any of the titles or initials referred to in subsection (2) of this section unless the person is registered as a naturopathic doctor pursuant to this article 250. A naturopathic doctor may use the title “naturopathic doctor”, or “doctor of […]
A naturopathic doctor shall provide the following information in writing to each patient in a format required by the director: The naturopathic doctor’s name, business address, and telephone number; The nature of the services to be provided; A statement that naturopathic doctors are registered by the state to practice naturopathic medicine under the “Naturopathic Doctor […]
The director may take disciplinary or other action as specified in section 12-20-404 against a naturopathic doctor for any of the following acts or omissions: Violating, or aiding or abetting another in the violation of, this article 250, an applicable provision of article 20 or 30 of this title 12, or any rule promulgated by […]
A person who practices or offers or attempts to practice as a naturopathic doctor without an active registration issued under this article 250 is subject to penalties pursuant to section 12-20-407 (1)(c). Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1315, § 1, effective October 1. Editor’s note: This section […]
It is unlawful for a person to practice as a naturopathic doctor in this state unless the person is covered by professional liability insurance in an amount not less than one million dollars. Professional liability insurance required by this section must cover all acts within the scope of practice of a naturopathic doctor. A naturopathic […]
In accordance with section 10-1-125.5, a naturopathic doctor’s malpractice insurance carrier shall report to the director information relating to a final judgment or settlement against the naturopathic doctor for malpractice. The director shall review the information and investigate and, as appropriate, take disciplinary or other action against the naturopathic doctor. Source: L. 2019: Entire title […]
Each naturopathic doctor shall develop a written plan to ensure the security of patient medical records. The plan must address at least the following: The storage and proper disposal of patient medical records; The disposition of patient medical records in the event the naturopathic doctor dies, retires, or otherwise ceases to practice or provide naturopathic […]
Section 12-30-108 concerning confidential agreements to limit practice applies to this article 250. Source: L. 2019: Entire title R&RE with relocations, (HB 19-1172), ch. 136, p. 1316, § 1, effective October 1. Editor’s note: This section is similar to former § 12-37.3-116 as it existed prior to 2019.
If the director has reasonable cause to believe that a registrant is unable to practice with reasonable skill and safety, the director may require the registrant to take a mental or physical examination by a health-care provider designated by the director. If the registrant refuses to undergo a mental or physical examination, unless due to […]
A naturopathic doctor may request that the director inactivate or activate the naturopathic doctor’s registration. The director shall promulgate rules governing the activation and inactivation of registrations. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the director’s rules may limit the applicability of statutory requirements for maintaining professional liability insurance and continuing professional competency for a registrant […]
