{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"3640.1","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 3640.1","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 4. Application of Chapter [3640. - 3645.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2/chapter-8.2/article-4"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 713, Sec. 5.   (SB 994)   Effective January 1, 2023.   Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 3686.","effective":"2023-01-01","html":"<p>(a) A naturopathic doctor may provide supervision and direction to a licensed vocational nurse in accordance with Sections <a href=\"/bpc/2859\">2859</a> and <a href=\"/bpc/2859.1\">2859.1</a>.</p><p>(b) A naturopathic doctor shall not direct a licensed vocational nurse under their employment to take any action outside the scope of practice of the naturopathic doctor.</p>","text":"(a) A naturopathic doctor may provide supervision and direction to a licensed vocational nurse in accordance with Sections 2859 and 2859.1. (b) A naturopathic doctor shall not direct a licensed vocational nurse under their employment to take any action outside the scope of practice of the naturopathic doctor.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/application-of-chapter-3640-1","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}