{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"3624.5","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 3624.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. HEALING ARTS [500. - 4999.202.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 8.2. Naturopathic Doctors Act [3610. - 3686.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2/chapter-8.2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Administration [3620. - 3627.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2/chapter-8.2/article-2"}],"history":"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   Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 3686.","effective":"2009-10-23","html":"<p>(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:</p><p>(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:</p><p>(A) The California Medical Association.</p><p>(B) The Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of California.</p><p>(C) The California Podiatric Medical Association.</p><p>(D) The California Naturopathic Doctors Association.</p><p>(E) A component county society of subparagraph (A), (B), (C), or (D).</p><p>(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.</p>","text":"(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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/administration-3624-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}