(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Approved naturopathic medical program” means a naturopathic medical education program: (1) In the United States that: (i) Provides the degree of Doctor of Naturopathy or Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine; (ii) Offers a 4–year graduate–level, full–time didactic and supervised clinical training; (iii) Is accredited, or has achieved candidacy status for […]
The purposes of this subtitle are to: (1) Protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public, and specifically protect individuals who are the direct recipients of services regulated by this subtitle; (2) Maintain standards in the delivery of naturopathic medical services to the public; (3) Ensure that the health care provided by qualified naturopathic doctors is accessible […]
This subtitle does not limit the right of: (1) An individual to practice a health occupation that the individual is authorized to practice under this article; (2) An individual from treating the individual or the individual’s family based on the individual’s religious or health beliefs; or (3) A person that sells vitamins and herbs from providing information about […]
The Board shall adopt regulations for the licensure and practice of naturopathic medicine.
(a) (1) There is a Naturopathic Doctors Formulary Council within the Board. (2) The Council consists of the following members: (i) The Deputy Secretary of Public Health Services, or the Deputy Secretary’s designee; and (ii) The following members, appointed by the Board: 1. Two individuals who: A. Practice naturopathic medicine in the State; B. Are certified by the North American Board of Naturopathic […]
(a) (1) The Board shall set reasonable fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses and the other services the Board provides to naturopathic doctors. (2) The fees charged shall be set so as to produce funds to approximate the cost of maintaining the licensure program and the other services provided to naturopathic doctors. (b) (1) The Board shall pay […]
There is a Naturopathic Medicine Advisory Committee within the Board.
(a) (1) The Committee consists of five members appointed by the Board as follows: (i) Two shall be individuals who practice naturopathic medicine and who: 1. On or after October 1, 2014: A. Are certified by the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners; and B. Have a minimum of 2 years experience; and 2. On or after March 1, 2016, are licensed […]
In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Committee shall: (1) Develop and recommend to the Board regulations to carry out this subtitle; (2) Develop and recommend to the Board procedures for the issuance of licenses to applicants who qualify for licensure by reciprocity; (3) Evaluate the content of any clinical, practical, or residency […]
A person shall have the immunity from liability described under § 5–715 of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article for giving information to the Committee or otherwise participating in its activities.
(a) Beginning March 1, 2016, except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice naturopathic medicine in the State. (b) This section does not apply to: (1) An individual who is employed by the United States government to practice naturopathic medicine while practicing within the scope of […]
(a) To qualify for a license, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section. (b) The applicant shall be of good moral character. (c) The applicant shall be at least 21 years old. (d) Except as provided in § 14–5F–12 of this subtitle, the applicant shall: (1) Have a doctorate in naturopathic medicine from an […]
To apply for a license, an applicant shall: (1) Complete a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title; (2) Submit an application to the Board on a form that the Board requires; (3) Pay to the Board an application fee set by the Board; (4) If the applicant has been licensed, certified, or registered […]
(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board shall issue a license to any applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle. (b) (1) On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title, in determining whether to issue a license, […]
(a) A license authorizes a licensee, consistent with naturopathic education and training and competence demonstrated by passing the naturopathic physician licensing examination, to: (1) Order and perform physical and laboratory examinations for diagnostic purposes, including phlebotomy, clinical laboratory tests, orificial examinations, electrocardiograms with over read by a cardiologist, and physiological function tests; (2) Order diagnostic imaging studies and […]
(a) (1) The term of a license issued by the Board may not exceed 3 years. (2) A license expires on a date set by the Board, unless the license is renewed as provided in this section. (b) At least 1 month before the license expires, the Board shall send to the licensee a renewal notice that states: (1) The […]
(a) A licensee shall notify the Board in writing of a change in name or address within 60 days after the change. (b) A licensee who fails to comply with subsection (a) of this section is subject to an administrative penalty of $100.
(a) (1) The Board may place a licensee on inactive status if the licensee submits to the Board: (i) An application for inactive status on the form required by the Board; and (ii) The inactive status fee set by the Board. (2) The Board shall issue a license to a naturopathic doctor who is on inactive status if the individual […]
(a) Unless the Board agrees to accept the surrender of a license, a licensed naturopathic doctor may not surrender the license nor may the license lapse by operation of law while the licensee is under investigation or while charges are pending against the licensee. (b) The Board may set conditions on its agreement with the licensee under […]
(a) Subject to the hearing provisions of § 14–405 of this title, a disciplinary panel, on the affirmative vote of a majority of a quorum of the disciplinary panel, may deny a license to any applicant, reprimand any licensee, place any licensee on probation, or suspend or revoke a license of any licensee if the applicant […]
