54-5901. DECLARATION OF POLICY. (1) The legislature finds and declares that the licensing of naturopathic doctors and the registration of lay naturopaths will improve access to natural health care for Idahoans and promote the health of all Idahoans, including the underserved population. The licensing of naturopathic doctors and registration of lay naturopaths will promote the public health interest by aiding in the delivery of naturopathic medical services of high quality to the people of Idaho. To fulfill these purposes, this chapter provides for the optional licensure of naturopathic doctors as well as for the optional registration of laypersons who are naturopaths.
(2) This chapter shall not restrict unlicensed practice lawfully provided pursuant to section 54-1804(1)(l), Idaho Code.
History:
[54-5901, added 2022, ch. 194, sec. 1, p. 636.]
Structure Idaho Code
Title 54 - PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES
Chapter 59 - NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR LICENSING AND NATUROPATH REGISTRATION
Section 54-5901 - DECLARATION OF POLICY.
Section 54-5902 - DEFINITIONS.
Section 54-5903 - BOARD OF NATUROPATHIC HEALTH CARE CREATED — MEMBER APPOINTMENT — TERMS.
Section 54-5904 - BOARD DUTIES AND POWERS.
Section 54-5905 - VOLUNTARY NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR LICENSURE — REQUIREMENTS — LIMITATIONS.
Section 54-5906 - LICENSED NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS — SCOPE OF PRACTICE.
Section 54-5907 - PRESCRIPTIVE RIGHTS.
Section 54-5908 - REGISTERED NATUROPATHS.
Section 54-5909 - LICENSE AND REGISTRATION ISSUANCE, REVOCATION, AND RENEWAL.
Section 54-5910 - IMMUNITY OF BOARD MEMBERS AND PERSONS REPORTING INFORMATION TO BOARD.