TITLE 54

PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES

CHAPTER 59

NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR LICENSING AND NATUROPATH REGISTRATION

54-5904.  BOARD DUTIES AND POWERS. The board shall have the authority and the responsibility to:

(1)  By July 1, 2023, in accordance with this chapter and by using the American naturopathic medical certification board as the primary resource, determine the qualifications needed by each person applying for licensure pursuant to this chapter and, in addition to the requirements of this chapter, define by rule the criteria for determining the appropriate scope of practice for each individual seeking licensure; provided, however, the board may authorize a scope of practice only on an individual basis for each individual seeking licensure. The board may modify the authorized scope of practice based on its assessment of an individual’s education, training, and experience;

(2)  Consult with the American naturopathic medical certification board to define and set by rule any additional qualifications for licensure that are consistent with this chapter. Any such qualifications shall be in addition to those required by this chapter;

(3)  Authorize prescriptive rights or surgical authority only for an applicant who demonstrates sufficient education and training in accordance with an active Idaho license in good standing pursuant to section 54-5905(1), Idaho Code. Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection, all licensees shall be permitted by the board to practice according to the scope of practice pursuant to section 54-5906, Idaho Code;

(4)  Establish, pursuant to chapter 52, title 67, Idaho Code, any such rules consistent with this chapter as are necessary for the administration of this chapter, including but not limited to rules pertaining to discipline, continuing education, and standards for professional conduct that reflect current practice standards and promote inclusion of evidence-based innovations and advances in naturopathic health care;

(5)  Conduct investigations and examinations and hold hearings;

(6)  Collect fees and other funds only to the extent necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. All fees received under the provisions of this chapter shall be paid to the division of occupational and professional licenses and deposited in the state treasury to the credit of the occupational licenses fund, and all costs and expenses incurred under the provisions of this chapter shall be a charge against and paid from said fund;

(7)  Conduct legal proceedings, including those regarding contracts and litigation;

(8)  Provide such other services and perform such other functions as are necessary and desirable to fulfill its purposes; and

(9)  Establish rules that provide for naturopaths to practice in Idaho through registration rather than licensure. In order to protect public health, the scope of practice for a registered naturopath shall be no broader than as provided for in section 54-1804(1)(l), Idaho Code.

(a)  The board shall establish a method of registration and a reasonable fee for registration and collect such fee for registration.

(b)  No registration shall be granted until the board has approved a reasonable fee and a method of collecting such fee for registration.

History:

[54-5904, added 2022, ch. 194, sec. 1, p. 637.]