Naturopathic medicine laws by state

In the United States, regulations concerning naturopathic medicine vary from state to state. This list outlines the legal status of naturopathic medicine by state including scope of practice for each medicine.

State	Status	Notes
Alabama	Unregulated[1]
Alaska	Regulated	According to the Alaska Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development, a naturopath may not practice without a license, engage in surgery, give or prescribe and recommend medications or call themselves a physician. Naturopaths in Alaska are limited to "the use of nutritional therapies, nutritional counseling, nutritional substances, vitamins, minerals, and supplements to promote health and to diagnose, treat, and prevent disease, illness, and conditions".[2][3]
Arizona	Regulated	Licensed and regulated by state law[3]
Arkansas	Unregulated
California	Regulated	Licensed and regulated by state law[3]
Colorado	Regulated	Licensed and regulated by state law[3]
Connecticut	Regulated	Licensed and regulated by state law[3]
Delaware	Unregulated
District of Columbia	Regulated	Licensed and regulated by state law[3]
Florida	Unregulated
Georgia	Unregulated
Hawaii	Regulated	Licensed and regulated by state law[3]
Idaho	Regulated	Licensed and regulated by state law[3]
Illinois	Unregulated
Indiana	Unregulated
Iowa	Unregulated
Kansas	Regulated	Licensed and regulated by state law[3]
Kentucky	Unregulated
Louisiana	Unregulated
Maine	Regulated	Licensed and regulated by state law[3]
Maryland	Regulated	"To become licensed in Maryland, a naturopathic doctor must attend a four-year naturopathic medical school that is accredited through the U.S. Department of Education. Accredited naturopathic medical schools train naturopathic doctors in the same basic sciences as MDs. They also provide training in holistic and nontoxic approaches to preventing disease, optimizing wellness, and treating various health conditions. The doctor must then pass a rigorous professional licensing exam."[4][3]
Massachusetts	Regulated
Michigan	Unregulated
Minnesota	Regulated	Licensed and regulated by state law[3]
Mississippi	Unregulated
Missouri	Unregulated
Montana	Regulated	Licensed and regulated by state law[3]
Nebraska	Unregulated
Nevada	Unregulated
New Hampshire	Regulated	Licensed and regulated by state law[3]
New Jersey	Unregulated
New Mexico	Unregulated
New York	Unregulated
North Carolina	Unregulated
North Dakota	Regulated	Licensed and regulated by state law[3]
Ohio	Unregulated
Oklahoma	Unregulated
Oregon	Regulated	Licensed and regulated by state law[3]
Pennsylvania	Regulated
Rhode Island	Regulated
South Carolina	Unregulated
South Dakota	Unregulated
Tennessee	Unregulated
Texas	Unregulated
Utah	Regulated	Licensed and regulated by state law[3]
Vermont	Regulated	Licensed and regulated by state law[3]
Virginia	Unregulated
Washington	Regulated	Licensed and regulated by state law[3]
West Virginia	Unregulated
Wisconsin	Unregulated
Wyoming	Unregulated

External Links[edit]

• Licensed States & Licensing Authorities at The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
• Legislative Guide by Britt Hermes (Naturopathic Diaries)

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