Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 18 Businesses And Professions - Chapter 18.36A Naturopathy
- 18.36A.010 Intent
The legislature finds that it is necessary to regulate the practice of naturopaths in order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. It is ...
- 18.36A.020 Definitions
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) "Department" means the department of health. (2) "Secretary" means ...
- 18.36A.030 License required
(1) No person may practice naturopathy or represent himself or herself as a naturopath without first applying for and receiving a license from the secretary ...
- 18.36A.040 Scope of practice
Naturopathic medicine is the practice by naturopaths of the art and science of the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of disorders of the body by stimulation ...
- 18.36A.050 Application of chapter -- Exemptions
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit or restrict: (1) The practice of a profession by individuals who are licensed, certified, or registered ...
- 18.36A.060 Powers of secretary -- Application of uniform disciplinary act
(1) In addition to any other authority provided by law, the secretary may: (a) Adopt rules, in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW, necessary to implement ...
- 18.36A.070 Naturopathic advisory committee
(1) There is hereby created the Washington state naturopathic advisory committee consisting of five members appointed by the secretary who shall advise the secretary concerning ...
- 18.36A.080 Civil immunity
The secretary, members of the committee, or individuals acting on their behalf, are immune from suit in any civil action based on any act performed ...
- 18.36A.090 Requirements for licensure
The department shall issue a license to any applicant who meets the following requirements: (1) Successful completion of an educational program approved by the secretary, ...
- 18.36A.100 Standards for approval of educational programs
The secretary shall establish by rule the standards for approval of educational programs and alternate training and may contract with individuals or organizations having expertise ...
- 18.36A.110 Examination for licensure
(1) The date and location of the examination shall be established by the secretary. Applicants who have been found to meet the education and experience ...
- 18.36A.120 License standards for applicants from other jurisdictions -- Reciprocity
The secretary shall establish by rule the standards for licensure of applicants licensed in another jurisdiction. However, the standards for reciprocity of licensure shall not ...
- 18.36A.130 Compliance with secretary's determinations
Applicants shall comply with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees determined by the secretary as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.[1996 c 191 § 22; ...
- 18.36A.140 Fee for renewal, late renewal
The secretary shall establish the administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees for renewal and late renewal of licenses as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.[1996 ...
- 18.36A.900 Effective date -- 1987 c 447 ยงยง 1-14
Sections 1 through 14 of this act shall take effect January 1, 1988.[1987 c 447 § 20.] ...
- 18.36A.901 Severability -- 1987 c 447
If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application ...
Last modified: April 7, 2009