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54-5101
TITLE 54 PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES CHAPTER 51 NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE LICENSING 54-5101. definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) Allied health advisory board means the allied health advisory board established pursuant to chapter 1, title 54 , Idaho Code, to accept applications under this chapter, to make recommendations and consult with the board, and to perform such other duties as may be required or authorized in this chapter or by the board. (2) Approved naturopathic medical program means a naturopathic medical education program in the United States or Canada that provides the degree of doctor of naturopathy or doctor of naturopathic medicine, that includes graduate level, full-time, didactic, and supervised clinical training, and is either accredited or has achieved candidacy status for accreditation by the nationally recognized accrediting body for naturopathic medical programs. (3) Board means the Idaho board of medicine. (4) Minor office procedures means the use of operative, electrical, or other methods for the repair and care incidental to superficial lacerations and abrasions, superficial lesions, and the removal of foreign bodies located in the superficial tissues and the use of antiseptics and local topical anesthetics in connection with such methods. (5) Naturopathic medical doctor means a person authorized and licensed to practice naturopathic medicine under this chapter. (6) Naturopathic medical formulary means the prescription medicines used by naturopathic medical doctors, as set forth in rule, which may include legend medications excluding scheduled controlled substances except for testosterone. (7) Naturopathic medicine means a distinct and comprehensive system of primary health care practiced by a naturopathic medical doctor. History: [54-5101, added 2019, ch. 208, sec. 1, p. 634; am. 2024, ch. 61, sec. 30, p. 302.]
54-5102
TITLE 54 PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES CHAPTER 51 NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE LICENSING 54-5102. scope of practice. (1) Naturopathic medical doctors provide primary care, including but not limited to the following services: (a) Naturopathic medical doctors may use physical and laboratory examinations consistent with naturopathic medical education and training for diagnostic purposes. Naturopathic medical doctors may order and perform diagnostic and imaging tests consistent with naturopathic medical education and training. All diagnostic and imaging tests not consistent with naturopathic medical education and training must be referred to an appropriately licensed health care professional for treatment and interpretation. (b) Naturopathic medical doctors are authorized to dispense, administer, and prescribe prescription drugs and medical devices as authorized by the naturopathic medical formulary as set forth in rule. (c) Naturopathic medical doctors may perform minor office procedures. (d) Naturopathic medical doctors may perform those therapies for which they are trained and educated, consistent with the provisions of this chapter. (e) Naturopathic medical doctors may admit patients to a hospital at which they are credentialed and privileged to do so. (2) The practice of naturopathic medicine does not include the practice of obstetrics. History: [54-5102, added 2019, ch. 208, sec. 1, p. 635; am. 2024, ch. 61, sec. 31, p. 302.]
54-5103
TITLE 54 PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES CHAPTER 51 NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE LICENSING 54-5103. exemptions from licensure. This chapter is not intended to and does not prohibit, restrict, or apply to: (1) The practice of a profession by individuals who are licensed, certified, registered, or otherwise authorized under other laws of this state and are performing services within the authorized scope of practice; (2) The practice of naturopathic medicine by an individual employed by the federal government while the individual is engaged in the performance of duties prescribed by the laws and regulations of the United States; (3) An individual rendering aid in an emergency, when no fee or other consideration for the service is charged, received, expected, or contemplated; (4) An individual engaged in the sale of vitamins, health foods, over-the-counter homeopathic products, dietary supplements, herbs, or other products of nature, the sale of which is not otherwise prohibited under state or federal law; (5) The practice by a licensed naturopathic physician duly licensed in another state, territory, or the District of Columbia when that licensed naturopathic physician is called into this state for consultation with a physician licensed pursuant to this chapter or chapter 18, title 54 , Idaho Code; (6) The practice of naturopathic medicine by a student enrolled in an approved naturopathic medical program. Services shall be performed pursuant to a course of instruction or assignments from an instructor and under the supervision and observation of the instructor or a naturopathic medical doctor; or (7) The practice of the complementary and alternative healing methods and treatments as described in section 54-1804 (1)(l), Idaho Code. History: [54-5103, added 2019, ch. 208, sec. 1, p. 635; am. 2021, ch. 321, sec. 39, p. 982; am. 2024, ch. 61, sec. 32, p. 303.]
54-5105
TITLE 54 PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES CHAPTER 51 NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE LICENSING 54-5105. FEES. In accordance with section 54-103 , Idaho Code, all fees received under the provisions of this chapter shall be deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the occupational licenses fund. All costs and expenses incurred by the board or the allied health advisory board under the provisions of this chapter shall be a charge against and paid from said fund for such purposes, and the moneys collected pursuant to this section shall be immediately available for the administration of this chapter. History: [54-5105, added 2024, ch. 61, sec. 35, p. 304.]
54-5106
TITLE 54 PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES CHAPTER 51 NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE LICENSING 54-5106. qualifications for licensure. To be eligible for a license to practice as a naturopathic medical doctor in the state of Idaho, the applicant shall submit an application, pay the fee, and fulfill the following requirements: (1) The applicant must be a graduate of an approved naturopathic medical program as defined in this chapter; (2) The applicant must provide proof of having received a passing grade on the naturopathic physicians licensing examinations administered by the approved national board of naturopathic examiners; (3) The board may require an applicant to be personally interviewed by the board, the allied health advisory board, or by a designated committee of the board. Such an interview shall be limited to a review of the applicant’s qualifications and professional credentials; and (4) The application shall require a fingerprint-based criminal history check in accordance with section 67-9411A , Idaho Code. History: [54-5106, added 2019, ch. 208, sec. 1, p. 637; am. 2024, ch. 61, sec. 36, p. 304; am. 2024, ch. 101, sec. 19, p. 461.]
54-5107
TITLE 54 PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES CHAPTER 51 NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE LICENSING 54-5107. endorsement. Upon recommendation of the allied health advisory board, or upon its own motion, the board may waive the examination, education, or experience requirements and grant a license by endorsement to any applicant who: (1) Presents proof of a current license in good standing to engage in the practice of naturopathic medicine in another state or the District of Columbia that requires standards for licensure considered by the board to be equivalent to the requirements for licensure pursuant to this chapter; and (2) Does not have any disciplinary action, whether past, pending, public or confidential, by any licensing board, licensing authority, professional association, hospital, or institution in any state or district. The standards for licensure of applicants who are licensed in another jurisdiction shall not be less than the qualifications for licensure in this chapter. History: [54-5107, added 2019, ch. 208, sec. 1, p. 637; am. 2024, ch. 61, sec. 37, p. 304.]
54-5108
TITLE 54 PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES CHAPTER 51 NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE LICENSING 54-5108. license expiration and renewal. (1) A license issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to biennial renewal and shall expire unless renewed in the manner prescribed by the rules for the licensure of naturopathic medical doctors, upon payment of a renewal fee. (2) The board shall establish the following fees relating to licensing, which fees shall be established in an amount sufficient to defray all costs necessary for the administration of this chapter: (a) Initial license and examination fee; (b) Renewal of license fee; (c) Inactive license fee; and (d) Late renewal fees. (3) No license expired for more than twenty-four (24) months may be renewed. The applicant shall comply with the requirements of section 54-5106 , Idaho Code, for obtaining an initial license. History: [54-5108, added 2019, ch. 208, sec. 1, p. 637; am. 2024, ch. 61, sec. 38, p. 305; am. 2024, ch. 86, sec. 45, p. 416.]
54-5109
TITLE 54 PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES CHAPTER 51 NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE LICENSING 54-5109. grounds for discipline or denial of a license. (1) The board, upon recommendation of the allied health advisory board, or on its own motion, may refuse to issue or renew a license or may revoke, suspend, or otherwise discipline a license holder for any of the following grounds: (a) The use of fraud or deceit in obtaining a license under this chapter or in connection with services rendered as a naturopathic medical doctor; (b) A legal finding of mental incompetence; (c) Aiding or abetting a person, not duly licensed under this chapter, in claiming to be a naturopathic medical doctor or in practicing naturopathic medicine; (d) Gross negligence, incompetence, or misconduct in the performance of naturopathic medicine; (e) Conviction of a felony or the entering of a plea of guilty or the finding of guilt by a jury or court of commission of a felony; (f) Providing health care that fails to meet the standard of health care provided by other qualified naturopathic medical doctors in the same community or similar communities, taking into account their training, experience, and the degree of expertise to which they hold themselves out to the public; (g) Violating any law or rule pursuant to this chapter; (h) Engaging in any conduct that constitutes an abuse or exploitation of a patient arising out of the trust and confidence placed in the naturopathic physician by the patient; (i) Having a license to practice naturopathic medicine or other health care license or certificate refused, revoked, suspended, or otherwise disciplined by any state, territory, district of the United States, or Canada; (j) Prescribing, dispensing, or administering any controlled substance or device except as authorized by this chapter, or as authorized by the medical practice act in section 54-1804 (1) (h), Idaho Code; (k) Performing surgical procedures, except those minor office procedures authorized by this chapter; (l) Administering ionizing radioactive substances for therapeutic purposes; (m) Performing surgical procedures using a laser device; (n) Inducing or performing an abortion; (o) Failure to comply with a board order; or (p) Committing an act that constitutes a felony. (2) The board may reinstate any revoked or suspended license on such terms as it may determine upon recommendation of the allied health advisory board or upon its own motion. History: [54-5109, added 2019, ch. 208, sec. 1, p. 638; am. 2024, ch. 61, sec. 39, p. 305.]
54-5110
TITLE 54 PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES CHAPTER 51 NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE LICENSING 54-5110. certain acts prohibited. It shall be unlawful and a misdemeanor for any person to engage in any of the following acts: (1) To practice, attempt, or offer to practice naturopathic medicine as defined in this chapter without a valid, unexpired, unrevoked, and unsuspended license issued under this chapter; or (2) To represent oneself as licensed to practice naturopathic medicine under this chapter or to use the title or designation licensed naturopathic physician, physician of naturopathic medicine, naturopathic medical doctor, or NMD, unless such person is so licensed. The use of the term naturopath, naturopathic doctor, or ND by persons not licensed under this chapter shall not be restricted. History: [54-5110, added 2019, ch. 208, sec. 1, p. 638; am. 2024, ch. 61, sec. 40, p. 306.]
54-5111
TITLE 54 PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES CHAPTER 51 NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE LICENSING 54-5111. preemption of local regulation. Beginning July 1, 2020, licensure of naturopathic medical doctors shall occur pursuant only to this chapter. History: [54-5111, added 2019, ch. 208, sec. 1, p. 639.]