§ 4121. Definitions As used in this chapter: (1) “Acupuncture” means the insertion of fine needles through the skin at certain points on the body, with or without the application of electric current or the application of heat to the needles or skin, or both, for the purpose of promoting health and balance as defined […]
§ 4122. Prohibitions and penalties (a) No person shall perform any of the following acts: (1) Practice naturopathic medicine in this State without a valid license issued in accordance with this chapter except as provided in section 4123 of this title. (2) Use in connection with the person’s name any letters, words, or insignia indicating […]
§ 4123. Exemptions (a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit any of the following: (1) The practice of a profession by a person who is licensed, certified, or registered under other laws of this State and is performing services within the authorized scope of practice of that profession. (2) The practice of […]
§ 4124. Reporting contagious and infectious diseases; death certificates Naturopathic physicians are subject to the provisions of the law relating to contagious and infectious diseases and to the issuance of birth and death certificates. (Added 1995, No. 171 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 2001, No. 129 (Adj. Sess.), § 34, eff. June 13, 2002.)
§ 4125. Director; duties (a) The Director, with the advice of the advisor appointees, shall: (1) provide general information to applicants for licensure as naturopathic physicians; (2) administer fees collected under this chapter; (3) administer examinations; (4) explain appeal procedures to naturopathic physicians and applicants for licensure and complaint procedures to the public; (5) receive […]
§ 4126. Advisor appointees (a) The Secretary of State shall appoint two naturopathic physicians licensed under this chapter to serve as advisors to the Director in matters relating to naturopathic physicians. They shall be appointed as set forth in 3 V.S.A. § 129b and serve at the pleasure of the Secretary. One of the initial […]
§ 4127. Eligibility for licensure To be eligible for licensure as a naturopathic physician, an applicant shall satisfy all the following: (1) Have been granted a degree of doctor of naturopathic medicine, or a degree determined by the Director to be essentially equivalent to such degree, from an approved naturopathic medical college. (2) Be physically […]
§ 4128. Application for licensure A person shall apply for a license under this chapter by filing with the Director an application provided by the Director accompanied by the required fees and evidence of eligibility. (Added 1995, No. 171 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.)
§ 4129. Waiver of licensing examination requirement The Director shall waive the examination requirement if the applicant is a naturopathic physician regulated under the laws of another jurisdiction who is in good standing to practice naturopathic medicine in that jurisdiction and, in the opinion of the Director, the standards and qualifications required for regulation in […]
§ 4130. Biennial license renewal; continuing education (a) The license to practice naturopathic medicine shall be renewed every two years by filing a renewal application on a form provided by the Director. The application shall be accompanied by the required fee and evidence of compliance with subsection (b) of this section. (b) As a condition […]
§ 4131. Supervision A naturopathic physician licensed pursuant to this chapter shall be authorized to work independently and shall not require supervision by any other health care professional; provided, however, that this section shall not be construed to limit the regulatory authority of the Director or Office of Professional Regulation. (Added 2011, No. 96 (Adj. […]
§ 4132. Unprofessional conduct (a) The following conduct and conduct set forth in 3 V.S.A. § 129a by a person licensed under this chapter or an applicant for licensure constitutes unprofessional conduct: (1) Failing to use a complete or accurate title in professional activity. (2) Conduct that evidences moral unfitness to practice naturopathic medicine. (3) […]
