First Regular Session S.B. 1218
PROPOSED
SENATE AMENDMENTS TO S.B. 1218
(Reference to printed bill)
Page 7, line 8, strike the comma insert "or"; strike the second "or"
Line 9, strike "clinical training program"
Line 10, strike the comma insert "or"; strike "or clinical"
Line 11, strike "training program"
Page 11, line 6, strike "20." insert "20."
Line 7, strike "report"
Strike lines 8 through 10, insert "Report dispensing and prescribing restrictions imposed by the board against doctors of naturopathic medicine to other state and federal regulatory agencies."
Renumber to conform
Between lines 38 and 39, insert:
"Sec. 3. Section 32-1521, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
32-1521. Persons and acts not affected by this chapter
This chapter does not apply to:
1. The lawful practice of any other method, system or science of healing by a person licensed under the laws of this state.
2. Any student of naturopathic medicine in the course of taking an approved clinical training program if the student complies with the application requirements of this chapter and pays the required fees. This exemption does not exempt the student from article 3 of this chapter.
3. Any out-of-state physician licensed by another state or country, if in consultation requested by a doctor of naturopathic medicine.
4. A person who is not licensed or certified by the board and who sells food articles to supplement the diet of a person or who sells a natural substance that does not require a prescription.
5. A person who is a graduate of an approved school of naturopathic medicine and has been awarded the degree of doctor of naturopathic medicine and who, in the course of taking an approved internship training program, an approved preceptorship training program or an approved postdoctoral training program under the direct supervision of a physician, complies with the application requirements of this chapter for the training program and pays the required fees. This exemption does not exempt that person from article 3 of this chapter."
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Page 15, line 34, strike ", a clinical training program"
Page 16, between lines 11 and 12, insert:
"Sec. 8. Section 32-1555, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
32-1555. Unlawful acts; investigations
A. It is unlawful for any person:
1. To practice, attempt to practice or claim to practice as a doctor of naturopathic medicine or any branch of naturopathic medicine without complying with this chapter.
2. Not licensed under this chapter to use the designation "doctor of naturopathic medicine", or the abbreviation "N.M.D.", "doctor of naturopathy", or the abbreviation "N.D.", or "naturopathic physician" or to use any other words, initials, symbols or combination of these that would lead the public to believe that person is licensed to practice naturopathic medicine.
3. To sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish any naturopathic degree or diploma.
4. To operate a school, college or educational institution granting a degree, diploma or certificate in the practice of naturopathic medicine unless it has been approved by the board.
5. To represent that a school, college or educational institution granting a degree, diploma or certificate in naturopathic medicine is approved by the board if the school, college or educational institution has not been approved by the board.
6. To secure or attempt to secure a license, certificate or registration under this chapter by fraud or deceit.
7. To work as a naturopathic medical assistant except under the direct supervision of a doctor of naturopathic medicine licensed pursuant to this chapter.
8. To use the title "medical assistant" or a related abbreviation unless the person is working as a medical assistant under the direct supervision of a doctor of naturopathic medicine.
9. To conduct or engage in an internship, a preceptorship or a clinical training program or a postdoctoral training program in naturopathic medicine unless the internship, preceptorship, clinical training program or postdoctoral training program is approved by the board.
10. To use the title "naturopathic student physician", "naturopathic student intern" or "naturopathic student preceptee" or a related title or abbreviation while engaged in an internship or a preceptorship unless the person is approved and registered by the board for the internship or the preceptorship program.
11. To use the title "naturopathic medical student" while engaged in a clinical training program unless the person is approved and registered by the board for the clinical training program.
B. The board may investigate any person to determine if that person is engaged in the unlawful practice of naturopathic medicine. If an investigation indicates that a person may be practicing naturopathic medicine unlawfully, the board shall inform the person of the alleged violation. The board may refer the matter for prosecution regardless of whether the person ceases the unlawful practice of naturopathic medicine."
Renumber to conform
Amend title to conform