328-E:1 Findings and Purpose. – I. The general court finds that a significant number of New Hampshire residents choose naturopathic medicine for their health care needs and declares that naturopathic medicine is a distinct health care profession that affects the public health, safety and welfare, and provides for freedom of choice in health care. […]
328-E:10 Rulemaking. – I. The board shall adopt rules under RSA 541-A relative to: (a) The practice of naturopathic health care. (b) Naturopathic assistants who assist doctors of naturopathic medicine, including the qualifications of naturopathic assistants who are not otherwise licensed by law. (c) Further requirements, as necessary, of doctors of naturopathic medicine for […]
328-E:10-a Display of License. – Any person issued a license under this chapter shall display the license at all times in a conspicuous place in the office where the licensee practices, and shall, whenever requested, exhibit such license to any of the members of the board or its authorized agent. Source. 2018, 80:7, eff. […]
328-E:11 Repealed by 2015, 276:108, XXIV, eff. July 1, 2015. –
328-E:12 Naturopathic Childbirth or Acupuncture Specialty Certification. – I. No doctor of naturopathic medicine shall practice naturopathic childbirth or acupuncture without first obtaining a certificate of specialty practice. The board shall adopt rules under RSA 541-A for the certification of doctors of naturopathic medicine for specialty practice. II. To be certified in naturopathic childbirth, […]
328-E:13 License Renewal and Continuing Education. – I. The license to practice naturopathic medicine shall be renewed biennially. A fee in the amount of $300 shall accompany the application for renewal. II. As a condition of renewal of license, the board shall require each licensee to show proof at least every 2 years that […]
328-E:14 Enforcement and Penalties. – I. Whoever, not being licensed as provided in this chapter, shall advertise oneself or in any way hold oneself out as qualified to practice naturopathy, or shall practice naturopathy, or whoever does so after receiving notice that one’s license has been revoked, and whoever, being licensed as provided in […]
328-E:14-a Hearings; Investigations. – I. The board shall take no disciplinary action without a hearing. At least 14 days prior to hearing, both parties to a disciplinary proceeding shall be served, either personally or by certified mail, with a written copy of the complaint filed and notice of the time and place of hearing. […]
328-E:15 Administration. – The executive director shall provide administrative services to the board created under this chapter. All administrative services shall be a cost to the board and shall be reimbursed by fees collected by the board under RSA 328-E:8, I(a). Source. 1994, 392:1. 1995, 310:182. 2015, 276:97, eff. July 1, 2015.
328-E:16 Council on Doctors of Naturopathic Medicine Formulary; Members; Duties. – I. The council on doctors of naturopathic medicine formulary is established and shall consist of the following members: (a) One member of the naturopathic board of examiners, appointed by the naturopathic board of examiners. (b) One doctor licensed by the naturopathic board of […]
328-E:17 Severability. – If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of the chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or applications, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are […]
328-E:2 Definitions. – In this chapter: I. "Acupuncture" means the insertion of acupuncture needles into specific points on the skin to treat human disease and impairment and to relieve pain. II. "Approved naturopathic medical college" means a college or program granting the degree of doctor of naturopathic medicine or doctor of naturopathy that is […]
328-E:3 License Required; Licensee Title. – I. No persons shall practice or represent themselves as practicing naturopathic medicine in this state without first applying for and receiving a license from the board to practice naturopathic medicine. II. Licensees shall use the title "doctor of naturopathic medicine" and the recognized abbreviation "N.D." Doctors of naturopathic […]
328-E:4 Scope of Practice. – I. Doctors of naturopathic medicine shall be authorized to use for preventive and therapeutic purposes the following natural medicines and therapies: food, food extracts, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, digestive aids, whole gland thyroid, plant substances, all homeopathic preparations, topical medicines, counseling, hypnotherapy, biofeedback, dietary therapy, naturopathic physical medicine, therapeutic devices, […]
328-E:5 Exemptions. – I. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit or to restrict: (a) The practice of a profession by individuals who are licensed, certified, or registered under other laws of this state who are performing services within their authorized scope of practice. (b) The practice of naturopathic medicine by an […]
328-E:6 Public Health Authority and Responsibility. – Doctors of naturopathic medicine shall have the same authority and responsibility as other medical practitioners regarding public health laws, reportable diseases and conditions, communicable disease control and prevention, recording of vital statistics, health and physical examinations, and local boards of health, except that such authority shall be […]
328-E:7 Naturopathic Board of Examiners. – I. There shall be a naturopathic board of examiners consisting of the following members: (a) Four doctors of naturopathic medicine appointed by the governor, who shall be: (1) Two persons who have been practitioners in this state for 3 years immediately preceding such appointment. (2) A doctor of […]
328-E:8 Powers and Duties of the Board. – I. The board shall: (a) Insure that doctors of naturopathic medicine serving the public meet minimum standards of proficiency and competency to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public. (b) Administer and enforce all provisions of this chapter, which pertain to licensees and applicants, […]
328-E:9 Qualification for Licensure. – I. To be eligible for a license to practice naturopathic medicine, the applicant shall: (a) Be a graduate of a naturopathic medical college which is accredited by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education or another such accrediting agency recognized by the federal government; and pass a competency based examination […]
328-E:9-a Criminal History Record Checks. – I. Every applicant for initial licensure shall submit to the board a criminal history record information authorization form, as provided by the New Hampshire division of state police, department of safety, which authorizes the release of his or her criminal history record information, if any, to the board. […]
