HB 905 -- Naturopathic Physicians

Sponsor:  Stevenson

This bill requires the registration and licensure of physicians
of naturopathic medicine.  The bill:

(1)  Defines the terms related to naturopathic medicine;

(2)  Prohibits the practice of naturopathic medicine without
being licensed;

(3)  Creates the Advisory Commission for Naturopathic Medicine;

(4)  Describes the appointment, duties, and powers of the
commission;

(5)  Authorizes the State Board of Registration for the Healing
Arts in the Department of Insurance, Financial Institutions, and
Professional Registration to adopt rules, give exams, collect
fees, and employ personnel for the operation of the commission;

(6)  Requires all persons wishing to practice as naturopathic
physicians to be examined by the board as to their fitness to
practice;

(7)  Allows licensing exemptions to naturopathic physicians who
are licensed to practice in another state;

(8)  Establishes certain criteria which must be met prior to
making application with the board for licensure;

(9)  Exempts licensed health care professionals acting within the
scope of their profession from the licensing requirements; and

(10)  Requires continuing education as a condition for license
renewal.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated July 25, 2007 at 11:20 am