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DIVISION 2. HEALING ARTS 500-4999.129›CHAPTER 8.2. Naturopathic Doctors Act 3610-3686›ARTICLE 6. Offenses and Enforcement 3660-3664

§ 3660

California Business and Professions Code · 2018-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

Except as provided in subdivision (h) of Section 3644, a person shall have a valid, unrevoked, or unsuspended license issued under this chapter to do any of the following:

(a) To claim to be a naturopathic doctor, licensed naturopathic doctor, doctor of naturopathic medicine, doctor of naturopathy, or naturopathic medical doctor.

(b) To use the professional designation “N.D.” or other titles, words, letters, or symbols with the intent to represent that he or she practices, is authorized to practice, or is able to practice naturopathic medicine as a naturopathic doctor.

(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 600, Sec. 11. (SB 796) Effective January 1, 2018. Repealed as of January 1, 2022, pursuant to Section 3686.)

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