{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"3643","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 3643","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. 2003, Ch. 485, Sec. 5.   Effective January 1, 2004.   Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 3686.","effective":"2004-01-01","html":"<p>This chapter may not be construed to authorize a naturopathic doctor to practice medicine, as defined under Chapter 5 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/bpc/2000\">2000</a>), except as specifically authorized in this chapter.</p>","text":"This chapter may not be construed to authorize a naturopathic doctor to practice medicine, as defined under Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 2000), except as specifically authorized in this chapter.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/application-of-chapter-3643","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}