California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §3624.5: (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 wi

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(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.

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