North Carolina 2019-2020 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 R · 2 D cosponsors

SB 573 — Enact Naturopathic Doctors Licensure Act.

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This bill died with 2019-2020 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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The changes to Senate Bill 573 involve some lines that were added and some that were removed, primarily clarifying the definitions and roles of licensed naturopathic doctors. Specifically, the language was updated to ensure better understanding of what qualifications a naturopathic doctor must have to practice in North Carolina. This matters because it helps create clear guidelines on professional standards, which can lead to improved healthcare for patients seeking services from these practitioners. Ensuring proper regulations may enhance patient safety and trust in naturopathic treatments.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Apr 3, 2019 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2019 S 1 SENATE BILL 573 Short Title:
573 SESSION 2019 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS35197-NBf-12 Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ESTABLISH LICENSURE AND EDUCATION STANDARDS FOR THE PRACTICE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE.
Rules and Operations of the Senate April 4, 2019 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ESTABLISH LICENSURE AND EDUCATION STANDARDS FOR THE PRACTICE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE.
A program that provides graduate-level, full-time didactic and supervisedclinical trainingin naturopathicmedicinethatis accredited, or has achieved candidacy status for accreditation, by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education or an equivalent federallyrecognized accrediting body for the naturopathic medical profession recognized bythe North Carolina Naturopathic Doctors Licensure Board, or if the program existed prior to the existence of the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education, the program must (i) have provided graduate-level, full-time didactic and supervised clinical training in naturopathic medicine for a duration of not less than 132 weeks and *DRS35197-NBf-12* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 required completion within a period of not less than 35 months, (ii) be recognized as a reputable program by, and in good standing with, the North Carolina Naturopathic Doctors Licensure Board, and (iii) if the program is still in existence, be currently accredited, or have achieved candidacy status for accreditation by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education or an equivalent federally recognized accrediting body for the naturopathic medical profession recognized by the North Carolina Naturopathic Doctors Licensure Board.
A program that provides graduate-level, full-time didactic and supervisedclinical trainingin naturopathicmedicinethatis accredited, or has achieved candidacy status for accreditation, by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education or an equivalent federallyrecognized accrediting body for the naturopathic medical profession recognized bythe North Carolina Naturopathic Doctors Licensure Board, or if the program existed prior to the existence of the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education, the program must (i) have provided graduate-level, full-time didactic and supervised clinical training in naturopathic medicine for a duration of not less than 132 weeks and *S573-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 required completion within a period of not less than 35 months, (ii) be recognized as a reputable program by, and in good standing with, the North Carolina Naturopathic Doctors Licensure Board, and (iii) if the program is still in existence, be currently accredited, or have achieved candidacy status for accreditation by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education or an equivalent federally recognized accrediting body for the naturopathic medical profession recognized by the North Carolina Naturopathic Doctors Licensure Board.
Page 2 DRS35197-NBf-12 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (1) Dispense, administer, order, and advise the use of natural remedies derived from or substantially similar to molecular structure or function to natural sources for preventive and therapeutic purposes, including food, extracts of food,nutraceuticals,vitamins, minerals, aminoacids, enzymes, botanicals and their extracts, homeopathic remedies prepared according to the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States, and all dietary supplements and nonprescription drugs as defined by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C.
Page 2 Senate Bill 573-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (1) Dispense, administer, order, and advise the use of natural remedies derived from or substantially similar to molecular structure or function to natural sources for preventive and therapeutic purposes, including food, extracts of food,nutraceuticals, vitamins, minerals, aminoacids, enzymes, botanicals and their extracts, homeopathic remedies prepared according to the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States, and all dietary supplements and nonprescription drugs as defined by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C.
DRS35197-NBf-12 Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (1) The practice of a profession by an individual who is licensed or registered under other laws of this State and is performing services within the authorized scope of practice.
Senate Bill 573-First Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (1) The practice of a profession by an individual who is licensed or registered under other laws of this State and is performing services within the authorized scope of practice.
Page 4 DRS35197-NBf-12 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 Upon the expiration of the terms of the initial Board members, each subsequent member shall be appointed for a term of three years.
Page 4 Senate Bill 573-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 Upon the expiration of the terms of the initial Board members, each subsequent member shall be appointed for a term of three years.
The initial naturopathic doctor appointees must have been North Carolina residents for at least two years prior to appointment, must be licensed as a naturopathicdoctorin astate, district, territory,orprovincethatlicenses thisprofession, andmust be eligible for licensure under G.S.
The initial naturopathic doctor appointees must have been North Carolina residents for at least two years prior to appointment, must be licensed as a naturopathicdoctorin astate, district, territory,orprovincethatlicenses thisprofession,andmust be eligible for licensure under G.S.
DRS35197-NBf-12 Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (6) Set fees for licensure, licensure renewal, and other services deemed necessary to carry out the provisions of this Article.
Senate Bill 573-First Edition Page 5 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (6) Set fees for licensure, licensure renewal, and other services deemed necessary to carry out the provisions of this Article.
Page 6 DRS35197-NBf-12 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (3) Recommend to the Board any changes that, in the Council's discretion, need to be implemented to improve the formulary.
Page 6 Senate Bill 573-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (3) Recommend to the Board any changes that, in the Council's discretion, need to be implemented to improve the formulary.
DRS35197-NBf-12 Page 7 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (2) Pay the required fees.
Senate Bill 573-First Edition Page 7 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (2) Pay the required fees.
Page 8 DRS35197-NBf-12 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (4) Has been declared mentally incompetent by a court of competent jurisdiction.
Page 8 Senate Bill 573-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (4) Has been declared mentally incompetent by a court of competent jurisdiction.
The Board is responsible for providing to the North Carolina Department of Justice the fingerprints of the person to be checked, a form signed bythe person consenting to the criminal record check and the use of fingerprints and other identifying information required by the State or national repositories, and any additional DRS35197-NBf-12 Page 9 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 information required bytheDepartment ofJustice.The Boardshall keep all information obtained pursuant to this section confidential.
The Board is responsible for providing to the North Carolina Department of Justice the fingerprints of the person to be checked, a form signed bythe person consenting to the criminal record check and the use of fingerprints and other identifying information required by the State or national repositories, and any additional Senate Bill 573-First Edition Page 9 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 information required bytheDepartment ofJustice.The Boardshall keep all information obtained pursuant to this section confidential.
– A person who has reasonable cause to suspect misconduct or incapacity of alicensed naturopathicdoctor,orwhohas reasonablecauseto suspect that a person is in violation of this Article, may report the relevant facts to the Board.
– A person who has reasonable cause to suspect misconduct or incapacity of alicensed naturopathicdoctor,orwhohas reasonablecauseto suspect that a personis in violation of this Article, may report the relevant facts to the Board.
The Page 10 DRS35197-NBf-12 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 fingerprints of the applicant or licensed naturopathic doctor shall be forwarded to the State Bureau of Investigation for a search of the State's criminal history record file, and the State Bureau of Investigation shall forward a set of fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history record check.
The Page 10 Senate Bill 573-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 fingerprints of the applicant or licensed naturopathic doctor shall be forwarded to the State Bureau of Investigation for a search of the State's criminal history record file, and the State Bureau of Investigation shall forward a set of fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a national criminal history record check.
DRS35197-NBf-12 Page 11
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 573?
SB 573 is sponsored by Tillman, Vickie Sawyer (Republican), Van Duyn, Krawiec, Foushee, Newton, Perry, Norman W. Sanderson (Republican), Woodard, Gladys A. Robinson (Democratic), Kandie D. Smith (Democratic), and D. Davis.
What is the current status of SB 573?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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