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DIVISION 2. HEALING ARTS 500-4999.202›CHAPTER 8.2. Naturopathic Doctors Act 3610-3686›ARTICLE 2. Administration 3620-3627
§ 3624.5
California Business and Professions Code · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California
(a) This chapter does not apply to a practitioner licensed as a naturopathic doctor in another state or country who meets both of the following requirements:
(1) The practitioner is in consultation with a licensed practitioner of this state, or is an invited guest of any of the following for the purpose of professional education through lectures, clinics, or demonstrations:
(A) The California Medical Association.
(B) The Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of California.
(C) The California Podiatric Medical Association.
(D) The California Naturopathic Doctors Association.
(E) A component county society of subparagraph (A), (B), (C), or (D).
(2) The practitioner does not open an office, appoint a place to meet patients, receive calls from patients, give orders, or have ultimate authority over the care or primary diagnosis of a patient.
(Amended by Stats. 2009, 4th Ex. Sess., Ch. 18, Sec. 14. (AB 20 4x) Effective October 23, 2009. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 3686.)
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