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  • California Business and Professions Code
    • BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE SECTION 3610-3615

3610.  This chapter may be cited as the Naturopathic Doctors Act.



3612.  The Bureau of Naturopathic Medicine is hereby created within
the Department of Consumer Affairs.



3613.  The following definitions apply for the purposes of this
chapter:
   (a) "Bureau" means the Bureau of Naturopathic Medicine within the
Department of Consumer Affairs.
   (b) "Naturopathic childbirth attendance" means the specialty
practice of natural childbirth by a naturopathic doctor that includes
the management of normal pregnancy, normal labor and delivery, and
the normal postpartum period, including normal newborn care.
   (c) "Naturopathic medicine" means a distinct and comprehensive
system of primary health care practiced by a naturopathic doctor for
the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of human health conditions,
injuries, and disease.
   (d) "Naturopathic doctor" means a person who holds an active
license issued pursuant to this chapter.
   (e) "Naturopathy" means a noninvasive system of health practice
that employs natural health modalities, substances, and education to
promote health.
   (f) "Drug" means any substance defined as a drug by Section 11014
of the Health and Safety Code.


3615.  The provisions of this chapter are severable.  If any
provision of this chapter or its application is held invalid, that
invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this
chapter that can be given effect without the invalid provision or
application.