{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"3645","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 3645","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":"Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 600, Sec. 10. (SB 796) Effective January 1, 2018. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 3686.","effective":"2018-01-01","html":"

(a) This chapter permits, and does not restrict, the use of the following titles by persons who are educated and trained as any of the following:

(1) “Naturopath.”

(2) “Naturopathic practitioner.”

(3) “Traditional naturopathic practitioner.”

(b) This chapter permits, and does not restrict, the education of persons as described in paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a). Those persons are not required to be licensed under this chapter.

","text":"(a) This chapter permits, and does not restrict, the use of the following titles by persons who are educated and trained as any of the following: (1) “Naturopath.” (2) “Naturopathic practitioner.” (3) “Traditional naturopathic practitioner.” (b) This chapter permits, and does not restrict, the education of persons as described in paragraphs (1) to (3), inclusive, of subdivision (a). Those persons are not required to be licensed under this chapter.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/application-of-chapter-3645","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}