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         <div class="xtend_ce"><a id="pl.1.1"></a><var>1.1</var>A bill for an act<br />
            		
         </div><a id="pl.1.2"></a><var>1.2</var>relating to occupations and professions; providing for registration of naturopathic <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.3"></a><var>1.3</var>doctors; establishing an advisory council; appropriating money;proposing <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.4"></a><var>1.4</var>coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter 147E.<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.5"></a><var>1.5</var>BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:<br />
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         		<a id="bill.0.1.0"></a><a id="pl.1.6"></a><var>1.6</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Section 1. <b>[147E.01] DEFINITIONS.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.1.7"></a><var>1.7</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subdivision 1. <b>Applicability.</b> The definitions in this section apply to this chapter.<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.8"></a><var>1.8</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 2. <b>Advisory council.</b> "Advisory council" means the Registered Naturopathic <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.9"></a><var>1.9</var>Doctor Advisory Council established under section 147E.35.<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.10"></a><var>1.10</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 3. <b>Approved naturopathic medical education program.</b> "Approved <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.11"></a><var>1.11</var>naturopathic medical education program" means a naturopathic medical education <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.12"></a><var>1.12</var>program in the United States or Canada and meets the requirements for accreditation <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.13"></a><var>1.13</var>by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education (CNME) or an equivalent federally <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.14"></a><var>1.14</var>recognized accrediting body for the naturopathic medical profession recognized by the <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.15"></a><var>1.15</var>board. This program must offer graduate-level full-time didactic and supervised clinical <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.16"></a><var>1.16</var>training leading to the degree of Doctor of Naturopathy or Doctor of Naturopathic <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.17"></a><var>1.17</var>Medicine. The program must be an institution, or part of an institution, of higher education <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.18"></a><var>1.18</var>that at the time the student completes the program is:<br />
         		<a id="pl.1.19"></a><var>1.19</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) either accredited or is a candidate for accreditation by a regional institution <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.20"></a><var>1.20</var>accrediting agency recognized by the United States Secretary of Education; or <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.21"></a><var>1.21</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) a degree granting college or university that prior to the existence of CNME <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.22"></a><var>1.22</var>offered a full-time structured curriculum in basic sciences and supervised patient care <br />
         		<a id="pl.1.23"></a><var>1.23</var>comprising a doctoral naturopathic medical education that is at least 132 weeks in <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.1"></a><var>2.1</var>duration, must be completed in at least 35 months, and is reputable and in good standing <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.2"></a><var>2.2</var>in the judgment of the board.<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.3"></a><var>2.3</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 4. <b>Board.</b> "Board" means the Board of Medical Practice or its designee.<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.4"></a><var>2.4</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 5. <b>Contact hour.</b> "Contact hour" means an instructional session of 50 <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.5"></a><var>2.5</var>consecutive minutes, excluding coffee breaks, registration, meals without a speaker, and <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.6"></a><var>2.6</var>social activities.<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.7"></a><var>2.7</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 6. <b>Homeopathic preparations.</b> "Homeopathic preparations" means <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.8"></a><var>2.8</var>medicines prepared according to the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States.<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.9"></a><var>2.9</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 7. <b>Registered naturopathic doctor.</b> "Registered naturopathic doctor" means <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.10"></a><var>2.10</var>an individual registered under this chapter. <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.11"></a><var>2.11</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 8. <b>Minor office procedures.</b> "Minor office procedures" means the use of <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.12"></a><var>2.12</var>operative, electrical, or other methods for the repair and care incidental to superficial <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.13"></a><var>2.13</var>lacerations and abrasions, superficial lesions, and the removal of foreign bodies located in <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.14"></a><var>2.14</var>the superficial tissues and the use of antiseptics and local topical anesthetics in connection <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.15"></a><var>2.15</var>with such methods.<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.16"></a><var>2.16</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 9. <b>Naturopathic licensing examination.</b> "Naturopathic licensing <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.17"></a><var>2.17</var>examination" means the Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examination or its successor <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.18"></a><var>2.18</var>administered by the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners or its successor as <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.19"></a><var>2.19</var>recognized by the board.<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.20"></a><var>2.20</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 10. <b>Naturopathic medicine.</b> "Naturopathic medicine" means a system <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.21"></a><var>2.21</var>of primary health care for the prevention, assessment, and treatment of human health <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.22"></a><var>2.22</var>conditions, injuries, and diseases that uses:<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.23"></a><var>2.23</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) services, procedures, and treatments as described in section 147E.05; and <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.24"></a><var>2.24</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) natural health procedures and treatments in section 146A.01, subdivision 4.<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.25"></a><var>2.25</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 11. <b>Naturopathic physical medicine.</b> "Naturopathic physical medicine" <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.26"></a><var>2.26</var>includes, but is not limited to, the therapeutic use of the physical agents of air, water, heat, <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.27"></a><var>2.27</var>cold, sound, light, and electromagnetic nonionizing radiation and the physical modalities <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.28"></a><var>2.28</var>of electrotherapy, diathermy, ultraviolet light, hydrotherapy, massage, stretching, <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.29"></a><var>2.29</var>colon hydrotherapy, frequency specific microcurrent, electrical muscle stimulation, <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.30"></a><var>2.30</var>transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, and therapeutic exercise.<br />
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         		<a id="bill.0.2.0"></a><a id="pl.2.31"></a><var>2.31</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 2. <b>[147E.05] SCOPE OF PRACTICE.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.2.32"></a><var>2.32</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subdivision 1. <b>Practice parameters.</b> (a) The practice of naturopathic medicine <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.33"></a><var>2.33</var>includes, but is not limited to, the following services:<br />
         		<a id="pl.2.34"></a><var>2.34</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) ordering, administering, prescribing, or dispensing for preventive and therapeutic <br />
         		<a id="pl.2.35"></a><var>2.35</var>purposes: food, extracts of food, nutraceuticals, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.1"></a><var>3.1</var>enzymes, botanicals and their extracts, botanical medicines, herbal remedies, homeopathic <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.2"></a><var>3.2</var>medicines, dietary supplements and nonprescription drugs as defined by the federal <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.3"></a><var>3.3</var>Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, glandulars, protomorphogens, lifestyle counseling, <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.4"></a><var>3.4</var>hypnotherapy, biofeedback, dietary therapy, electrotherapy, galvanic therapy, oxygen, <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.5"></a><var>3.5</var>therapeutic devices, barrier devices for contraception, and minor office procedures, <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.6"></a><var>3.6</var>including obtaining specimens to assess and treat disease;<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.7"></a><var>3.7</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) performing or ordering physical examinations and physiological function tests;<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.8"></a><var>3.8</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) ordering clinical laboratory tests and performing waived tests as defined by <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.9"></a><var>3.9</var>the United States Food and Drug Administration Clinical Laboratory Improvement <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.10"></a><var>3.10</var>Amendments of 1988 (CLIA);<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.11"></a><var>3.11</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) referring a patient for diagnostic imaging including x-ray, CT scan, MRI, <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.12"></a><var>3.12</var>ultrasound, mammogram, and bone densitometry to an appropriately licensed health care <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.13"></a><var>3.13</var>professional to conduct the test and interpret the results;<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.14"></a><var>3.14</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) prescribing nonprescription medications and therapeutic devices or ordering <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.15"></a><var>3.15</var>noninvasive diagnostic procedures commonly used by physicians in general practice; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.16"></a><var>3.16</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(6) prescribing or performing naturopathic physical medicine. <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.17"></a><var>3.17</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) A registered naturopathic doctor may admit patients to a hospital if the <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.18"></a><var>3.18</var>naturopathic doctor meets the hospital's governing body requirements regarding <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.19"></a><var>3.19</var>credentialing and privileging process.<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.20"></a><var>3.20</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 2. <b>Prohibitions on practice.</b> (a) The practice of naturopathic medicine <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.21"></a><var>3.21</var>does not include:<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.22"></a><var>3.22</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) administering therapeutic ionizing radiation or radioactive substances;<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.23"></a><var>3.23</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) administering general or spinal anesthesia;<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.24"></a><var>3.24</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) prescribing, dispensing, or administering legend drugs or controlled substances <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.25"></a><var>3.25</var>including chemotherapeutic substances; or<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.26"></a><var>3.26</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) performing or inducing abortions.<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.27"></a><var>3.27</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) A naturopathic doctor registered under this chapter shall not perform surgical <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.28"></a><var>3.28</var>procedures using a laser device or perform surgical procedures beyond superficial tissue.<br />
         		<a id="pl.3.29"></a><var>3.29</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) A naturopathic doctor shall not practice or claim to practice as a medical doctor, <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.30"></a><var>3.30</var>surgeon, osteopath, dentist, podiatrist, optometrist, psychologist, advanced practice <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.31"></a><var>3.31</var>professional nurse, physician assistant, chiropractor, physical therapist, acupuncturist, <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.32"></a><var>3.32</var>dietician, nutritionist, or any other health care professional, unless the naturopathic <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.33"></a><var>3.33</var>physician also holds the appropriate license or registration for the health care practice <br />
         		<a id="pl.3.34"></a><var>3.34</var>profession.<br />
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         		<a id="bill.0.3.0"></a><a id="pl.3.35"></a><var>3.35</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 3. <b>[147E.06] PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.4.1"></a><var>4.1</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subdivision 1. <b>Informed consent.</b> (a) The registered naturopathic doctor shall <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.2"></a><var>4.2</var>obtain a signed informed consent from the patient prior to initiating treatment and after <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.3"></a><var>4.3</var>advising the patient of the naturopathic doctor's qualifications including education and <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.4"></a><var>4.4</var>registration information; and outlining of the scope of practice of registered naturopathic <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.5"></a><var>4.5</var>doctors in Minnesota. This information must be supplied to the patient in writing before <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.6"></a><var>4.6</var>or at the time of the initial visit. The registrant shall present treatment facts and options <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.7"></a><var>4.7</var>accurately to the patient or to the individual responsible for the patient's care and make <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.8"></a><var>4.8</var>treatment recommendations according to standards of good naturopathic medical practice.<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.9"></a><var>4.9</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Upon request, the registered naturopathic doctor must provide a copy of the <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.10"></a><var>4.10</var>informed consent form to the board.<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.11"></a><var>4.11</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 2. <b>Patient records.</b> (a) A registered naturopathic doctor shall maintain a <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.12"></a><var>4.12</var>record for seven years for each patient treated, including:<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.13"></a><var>4.13</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) a copy of the informed consent;<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.14"></a><var>4.14</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) evidence of a patient interview concerning the patient's medical history and <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.15"></a><var>4.15</var>current physical condition;<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.16"></a><var>4.16</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) evidence of an examination and assessment;<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.17"></a><var>4.17</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) record of the treatment provided to the patient; and <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.18"></a><var>4.18</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) evidence of evaluation and instructions given to the patient, including <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.19"></a><var>4.19</var>acknowledgment by the patient in writing that, if deemed necessary by the registered <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.20"></a><var>4.20</var>naturopathic doctor, the patient has been advised to consult with another health care <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.21"></a><var>4.21</var>provider.<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.22"></a><var>4.22</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) A registered naturopathic doctor shall maintain the records of minor patients for <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.23"></a><var>4.23</var>seven years or until the minor's 19th birthday, whichever is longer.<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.24"></a><var>4.24</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 3. <b>Data practices.</b> All records maintained on a naturopathic patient by a <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.25"></a><var>4.25</var>registered naturopathic doctor are subject to sections 144.291 to 144.298.<br />
         		<a id="pl.4.26"></a><var>4.26</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 4. <b>State and municipal public health regulations</b>. A registered naturopathic <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.27"></a><var>4.27</var>doctor shall comply with all applicable state and municipal requirements regarding <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.28"></a><var>4.28</var>public health.<br />
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         		<a id="bill.0.4.0"></a><a id="pl.4.29"></a><var>4.29</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 4. <b>[147E.10] PROTECTED TITLES.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.4.30"></a><var>4.30</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subdivision 1. <b>Designation.</b> (a) No individual may use the title "registered <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.31"></a><var>4.31</var>naturopathic doctor," "naturopathic doctor," "doctor of naturopathic medicine," or use, <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.32"></a><var>4.32</var>in connection with the individual's name, the letters "R.N.D." or "N.M.D.," or any other <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.33"></a><var>4.33</var>titles, words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that the individual is <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.34"></a><var>4.34</var>a registered naturopathic doctor unless the individual has been registered as a registered <br />
         		<a id="pl.4.35"></a><var>4.35</var>naturopathic doctor according to this chapter.<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.1"></a><var>5.1</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) After July 1, 2009, individuals who are registered under this chapter and who <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.2"></a><var>5.2</var>represent themselves as practicing naturopathic medicine by use of a term in paragraph (a) <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.3"></a><var>5.3</var>shall conspicuously display the registration in the place of practice.<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.4"></a><var>5.4</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 2. <b>Other health care practitioners.</b> Nothing in this chapter may be construed <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.5"></a><var>5.5</var>to prohibit or to restrict:<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.6"></a><var>5.6</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the practice of a profession by individuals who are licensed, certified, or <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.7"></a><var>5.7</var>registered under other laws of this state and are performing services within their authorized <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.8"></a><var>5.8</var>scope of practice;<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.9"></a><var>5.9</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) the provision of the complementary and alternative healing methods and <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.10"></a><var>5.10</var>treatments, including naturopathy, as described in chapter 146A;<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.11"></a><var>5.11</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) the practice of naturopathic medicine by an individual licensed, registered, or <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.12"></a><var>5.12</var>certified in another state and employed by the government of the United States while the <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.13"></a><var>5.13</var>individual is engaged in the performance of duties prescribed by the laws and regulations <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.14"></a><var>5.14</var>of the United States;<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.15"></a><var>5.15</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) the practice by a naturopathic doctor duly licensed, registered, or certified in <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.16"></a><var>5.16</var>another state, territory, or the District of Columbia when incidentally called into this state <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.17"></a><var>5.17</var>for consultation with a Minnesota licensed physician or Minnesota registered naturopathic <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.18"></a><var>5.18</var>doctor; or<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.19"></a><var>5.19</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) individuals not registered by this chapter from the use of individual modalities <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.20"></a><var>5.20</var>which comprise the practice of naturopathic medicine.<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.21"></a><var>5.21</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 3. <b>Penalty.</b> A person violating subdivision 1 is guilty of a misdemeanor.<br />
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         		<a id="bill.0.5.0"></a><a id="pl.5.22"></a><var>5.22</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 5. <b>[147E.15] REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.5.23"></a><var>5.23</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subdivision 1. <b>General requirements for registration.</b> To be eligible for <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.24"></a><var>5.24</var>registration, an applicant must:<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.25"></a><var>5.25</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) submit a completed application on forms provided by the board along with all <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.26"></a><var>5.26</var>fees required under section 147E.40 that includes:<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.27"></a><var>5.27</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) the applicant's name, Social Security number, home address and telephone <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.28"></a><var>5.28</var>number, and business address and telephone number;<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.29"></a><var>5.29</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) the name and location of the naturopathic medical program the applicant <br />
         		<a id="pl.5.30"></a><var>5.30</var>completed;<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.31"></a><var>5.31</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iii) a list of degrees received from other educational institutions;<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.32"></a><var>5.32</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(iv) a description of the applicant's professional training;<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.33"></a><var>5.33</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(v) a list of registrations, certifications, and licenses held in other jurisdictions;<br />
         		<a id="pl.5.34"></a><var>5.34</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vi) a description of any other jurisdiction's refusal to credential the applicant;<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.1"></a><var>6.1</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(vii) a description of all professional disciplinary actions initiated against the <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.2"></a><var>6.2</var>applicant in any jurisdiction; and <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.3"></a><var>6.3</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(viii) any history of drug or alcohol abuse, and any misdemeanor or felony <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.4"></a><var>6.4</var>conviction;<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.5"></a><var>6.5</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) submit a copy of a diploma from an approved naturopathic medical education <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.6"></a><var>6.6</var>program;<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.7"></a><var>6.7</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) have successfully passed the Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examination, <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.8"></a><var>6.8</var>a competency-based national naturopathic licensing examination administered by the <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.9"></a><var>6.9</var>North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners or successor agency as recognized <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.10"></a><var>6.10</var>by the board; passing scores are determined by the Naturopathic Physicians Licensing <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.11"></a><var>6.11</var>Examination;<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.12"></a><var>6.12</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) submit additional information as requested by the board, including providing <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.13"></a><var>6.13</var>any additional information necessary to ensure that the applicant is able to practice with <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.14"></a><var>6.14</var>reasonable skill and safety to the public;<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.15"></a><var>6.15</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) sign a statement that the information in the application is true and correct to the <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.16"></a><var>6.16</var>best of the applicant's knowledge and belief; and <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.17"></a><var>6.17</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(6) sign a waiver authorizing the board to obtain access to the applicant's records <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.18"></a><var>6.18</var>in this or any other state in which the applicant has completed an approved naturopathic <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.19"></a><var>6.19</var>medical program or engaged in the practice of naturopathic medicine.<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.20"></a><var>6.20</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 2. <b>Registration by endorsement; reciprocity.</b> (a) To be eligible for <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.21"></a><var>6.21</var>registration by endorsement or reciprocity, the applicant must hold a current naturopathic <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.22"></a><var>6.22</var>license, registration, or certification in another state, Canadian province, the District of <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.23"></a><var>6.23</var>Columbia, or territory of the United States, whose standards for licensure, registration, or <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.24"></a><var>6.24</var>certification are at least equivalent to those of Minnesota, and must:<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.25"></a><var>6.25</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) submit the application materials and fees as required by subdivision 1, clauses <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.26"></a><var>6.26</var>(1), (2), and (4) to (6);<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.27"></a><var>6.27</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) have successfully passed either:<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.28"></a><var>6.28</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(i) the Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examination; or <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.29"></a><var>6.29</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(ii) if prior to 1986, the state or provincial naturopathic board licensing examination <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.30"></a><var>6.30</var>required by that regulating state or province;<br />
         		<a id="pl.6.31"></a><var>6.31</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) provide a verified copy from the appropriate government body of a current <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.32"></a><var>6.32</var>license, registration, or certification for the practice of naturopathic medicine in another <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.33"></a><var>6.33</var>jurisdiction that has initial licensing, registration, or certification requirements equivalent <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.34"></a><var>6.34</var>to or higher than the requirements in subdivision 1; and <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.35"></a><var>6.35</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) provide letters of verification from the appropriate government body in each <br />
         		<a id="pl.6.36"></a><var>6.36</var>jurisdiction in which the applicant holds a license, registration, or certification. Each letter <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.1"></a><var>7.1</var>must state the applicant's name, date of birth, license, registration, or certification number, <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.2"></a><var>7.2</var>date of issuance, a statement regarding disciplinary actions, if any, taken against the <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.3"></a><var>7.3</var>applicant, and the terms under which the license, registration, or certification was issued.<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.4"></a><var>7.4</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) An applicant applying for license, registration, or certification by endorsement <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.5"></a><var>7.5</var>must be licensed, registered, or certified in another state or Canadian province <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.6"></a><var>7.6</var>prior to January 1, 2005, and have completed a 60-hour course and examination in <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.7"></a><var>7.7</var>pharmacotherapeutics.<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.8"></a><var>7.8</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 3. <b>Temporary registration.</b> The board may issue a temporary registration to <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.9"></a><var>7.9</var>practice as a registered naturopathic doctor to an applicant who is licensed, registered, or <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.10"></a><var>7.10</var>certified in another state or Canadian province and is eligible for registration under this <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.11"></a><var>7.11</var>section, if the application for registration is complete, all applicable requirements in this <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.12"></a><var>7.12</var>section have been met, and a nonrefundable fee has been paid. The temporary registration <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.13"></a><var>7.13</var>remains valid only until the meeting of the board at which time a decision is made on the <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.14"></a><var>7.14</var>registered naturopathic doctor's application for registration.<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.15"></a><var>7.15</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 4. <b>Registration expiration.</b> Registrations issued under this chapter expire <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.16"></a><var>7.16</var>annually.<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.17"></a><var>7.17</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 5. <b>Renewal.</b> (a) To be eligible for registration renewal a registrant must:<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.18"></a><var>7.18</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) annually, or as determined by the board, complete a renewal application on a <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.19"></a><var>7.19</var>form provided by the board;<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.20"></a><var>7.20</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) submit the renewal fee;<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.21"></a><var>7.21</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) provide evidence of a total of 25 hours of continuing education approved by the <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.22"></a><var>7.22</var>board as described in section 147E.25; and <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.23"></a><var>7.23</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) submit any additional information requested by the board to clarify information <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.24"></a><var>7.24</var>presented in the renewal application. The information must be submitted within 30 days <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.25"></a><var>7.25</var>after the board's request, or the renewal request is nullified.<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.26"></a><var>7.26</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 6. <b>Change of address.</b> A registrant who changes addresses must inform <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.27"></a><var>7.27</var>the board within 30 days, in writing, of the change of address. All notices or other <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.28"></a><var>7.28</var>correspondence mailed to or served on a registrant by the board are considered as having <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.29"></a><var>7.29</var>been received by the registrant.<br />
         		<a id="pl.7.30"></a><var>7.30</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 7. <b>Registration renewal notice.</b> At least 45 days before the registration <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.31"></a><var>7.31</var>renewal date, the board shall send out a renewal notice to the last known address of the <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.32"></a><var>7.32</var>registrant on file. The notice must include a renewal application and a notice of fees <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.33"></a><var>7.33</var>required for renewal or instructions for online renewal. It must also inform the registrant <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.34"></a><var>7.34</var>that registration will expire without further action by the board if an application for <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.35"></a><var>7.35</var>registration renewal is not received before the deadline for renewal. The registrant's <br />
         		<a id="pl.7.36"></a><var>7.36</var>failure to receive this notice does not relieve the registrant of the obligation to meet the <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.1"></a><var>8.1</var>deadline and other requirements for registration renewal. Failure to receive this notice is <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.2"></a><var>8.2</var>not grounds for challenging expiration of registration status.<br />
         		<a id="pl.8.3"></a><var>8.3</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 8. <b>Renewal deadline.</b> The renewal application and fee must be postmarked <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.4"></a><var>8.4</var>on or before December 31 of the year of renewal. If the postmark is illegible, the <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.5"></a><var>8.5</var>application is considered timely if received by the third working day after the deadline.<br />
         		<a id="pl.8.6"></a><var>8.6</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 9. <b>Inactive status and return to active status.</b> (a) A registrant may be <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.7"></a><var>8.7</var>placed in inactive status upon application to the board by the registrant and upon payment <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.8"></a><var>8.8</var>of an inactive status fee.<br />
         		<a id="pl.8.9"></a><var>8.9</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Registrants seeking restoration to active from inactive status must pay the current <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.10"></a><var>8.10</var>renewal fees and all unpaid back inactive fees. They must meet the criteria for renewal <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.11"></a><var>8.11</var>specified in subdivision 5, including continuing education hours.<br />
         		<a id="pl.8.12"></a><var>8.12</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) Registrants whose inactive status period has been five years or longer must <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.13"></a><var>8.13</var>additionally have a period of no less than eight weeks of advisory council-approved <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.14"></a><var>8.14</var>supervision by another registered naturopathic doctor.<br />
         		<a id="pl.8.15"></a><var>8.15</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 10. <b>Registration following lapse of registration status for two years or </b><br />
         		<a id="pl.8.16"></a><var>8.16</var><b>less.</b> For any individual whose registration status has lapsed for two years or less, to <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.17"></a><var>8.17</var>regain registration status, the individual must:<br />
         		<a id="pl.8.18"></a><var>8.18</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) apply for registration renewal according to subdivision 5;<br />
         		<a id="pl.8.19"></a><var>8.19</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) document compliance with the continuing education requirements of section <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.20"></a><var>8.20</var>147E.25 since the registrant's initial registration or last renewal; and <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.21"></a><var>8.21</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) submit the fees required under section 147E.40 for the period not registered, <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.22"></a><var>8.22</var>including the fee for late renewal.<br />
         		<a id="pl.8.23"></a><var>8.23</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 11. <b>Cancellation due to nonrenewal.</b> The board shall not renew, reissue, <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.24"></a><var>8.24</var>reinstate, or restore a registration that has lapsed and has not been renewed within two <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.25"></a><var>8.25</var>annual registration renewal cycles starting January 2009. A registrant whose registration <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.26"></a><var>8.26</var>is canceled for nonrenewal must obtain a new registration by applying for registration <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.27"></a><var>8.27</var>and fulfilling all requirements then in existence for initial registration as a registered <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.28"></a><var>8.28</var>naturopathic doctor.<br />
         		<a id="pl.8.29"></a><var>8.29</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 12. <b>Cancellation of registration in good standing.</b> (a) A registrant holding <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.30"></a><var>8.30</var>an active registration as a registered naturopathic doctor in the state may, upon approval <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.31"></a><var>8.31</var>of the board, be granted registration cancellation if the board is not investigating the <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.32"></a><var>8.32</var>person as a result of a complaint or information received or if the board has not begun <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.33"></a><var>8.33</var>disciplinary proceedings against the registrant. Such action by the board must be reported <br />
         		<a id="pl.8.34"></a><var>8.34</var>as a cancellation of registration in good standing.<br />
         		<a id="pl.9.1"></a><var>9.1</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) A registrant who receives board approval for registration cancellation is not <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.2"></a><var>9.2</var>entitled to a refund of any registration fees paid for the registration year in which <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.3"></a><var>9.3</var>cancellation of the registration occurred.<br />
         		<a id="pl.9.4"></a><var>9.4</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) To obtain registration after cancellation, a registrant must obtain a new <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.5"></a><var>9.5</var>registration by applying for registration and fulfilling the requirements then in existence <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.6"></a><var>9.6</var>for obtaining initial registration as a registered naturopathic doctor.<br />
         		<a id="pl.9.7"></a><var>9.7</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 13. <b>Emeritus status of registration.</b> A registrant may change the status of <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.8"></a><var>9.8</var>the registration to "emeritus" by filing the appropriate forms and paying the onetime <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.9"></a><var>9.9</var>fee of $50 to the board. This status allows the registrant to retain the title of registered <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.10"></a><var>9.10</var>naturopathic doctor but restricts the registrant from actively seeing patients.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.6.0"></a><a id="pl.9.11"></a><var>9.11</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 6. <b>[147E.20] BOARD ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR REGISTRATION.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.9.12"></a><var>9.12</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) The board shall act on each application for registration according to paragraphs <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.13"></a><var>9.13</var>(b) to (d).<br />
         		<a id="pl.9.14"></a><var>9.14</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The board shall determine if the applicant meets the requirements for registration <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.15"></a><var>9.15</var>under section 147E.15. The board or advisory council may investigate information <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.16"></a><var>9.16</var>provided by an applicant to determine whether the information is accurate and complete.<br />
         		<a id="pl.9.17"></a><var>9.17</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(c) The board shall notify each applicant in writing of action taken on the application, <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.18"></a><var>9.18</var>the grounds for denying registration if registration is denied, and the applicant's right <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.19"></a><var>9.19</var>to review under paragraph (d).<br />
         		<a id="pl.9.20"></a><var>9.20</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(d) Applicants denied registration may make a written request to the board, within <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.21"></a><var>9.21</var>30 days of the board's notice, to appear before the advisory council or the board and for <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.22"></a><var>9.22</var>the advisory council to review the board's decision to deny the applicant's registration. <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.23"></a><var>9.23</var>After reviewing the denial, the advisory council shall make a recommendation to the board <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.24"></a><var>9.24</var>as to whether the denial shall be affirmed. Each applicant is allowed only one request <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.25"></a><var>9.25</var>for review each yearly registration period.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.7.0"></a><a id="pl.9.26"></a><var>9.26</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 7. <b>[147E.25] CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENT.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.9.27"></a><var>9.27</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subdivision 1. <b>Number of required contact hours.</b> (a) A registrant applying for <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.28"></a><var>9.28</var>registration renewal must complete a minimum of 25 contact hours of board-approved <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.29"></a><var>9.29</var>continuing education in the year preceding registration renewal, with the exception of <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.30"></a><var>9.30</var>the registrant's first incomplete year, and attest to completion of continuing education <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.31"></a><var>9.31</var>requirements by reporting to the board.<br />
         		<a id="pl.9.32"></a><var>9.32</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) Of the 25 contact hours of continuing education requirement in paragraph (a), at <br />
         		<a id="pl.9.33"></a><var>9.33</var>least five hours of continuing education must be in pharmacotherapeutics.<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.1"></a><var>10.1</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 2. <b>Approved programs.</b> The board shall approve continuing education <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.2"></a><var>10.2</var>programs that have been approved for continuing education credit by the American <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.3"></a><var>10.3</var>Association of Naturopathic Physicians or any of its constituent state associations, the <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.4"></a><var>10.4</var>American Chiropractic Association or any of its constituent state associations, the <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.5"></a><var>10.5</var>American Osteopathic Association Bureau of Professional Education, the American <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.6"></a><var>10.6</var>Pharmacists Association or any of its constituent state associations, or an organization <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.7"></a><var>10.7</var>approved by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.8"></a><var>10.8</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 3. <b>Approval of continuing education programs.</b> The board shall also <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.9"></a><var>10.9</var>approve continuing education programs that do not meet the requirements of subdivision 2 <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.10"></a><var>10.10</var>but meet the following criteria:<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.11"></a><var>10.11</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the program content directly relates to the practice of naturopathic medicine;<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.12"></a><var>10.12</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) each member of the program faculty is knowledgeable in the subject matter as <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.13"></a><var>10.13</var>demonstrated by a degree from an accredited education program, verifiable experience in <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.14"></a><var>10.14</var>the field of naturopathic medicine, special training in the subject matter, or experience <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.15"></a><var>10.15</var>teaching in the subject area;<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.16"></a><var>10.16</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) the program lasts at least 50 minutes per contact hour;<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.17"></a><var>10.17</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) there are specific, measurable, written objectives, consistent with the program, <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.18"></a><var>10.18</var>describing the expected outcomes for the participants; and <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.19"></a><var>10.19</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) the program sponsor has a mechanism to verify participation and maintains <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.20"></a><var>10.20</var>attendance records for three years.<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.21"></a><var>10.21</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 4. <b>Accumulation of contact hours.</b> A registrant may not apply contact hours <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.22"></a><var>10.22</var>acquired in one one-year reporting period to a future continuing education reporting period.<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.23"></a><var>10.23</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 5. <b>Verification of continuing education credits.</b> The board shall periodically <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.24"></a><var>10.24</var>select a random sample of registrants and require those registrants to supply the board <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.25"></a><var>10.25</var>with evidence of having completed the continuing education to which they attested. <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.26"></a><var>10.26</var>Documentation may come directly from the registrants from state or national organizations <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.27"></a><var>10.27</var>that maintain continuing education records.<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.28"></a><var>10.28</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 6. <b>Continuing education topics.</b> Continuing education program topics <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.29"></a><var>10.29</var>may include, but are not limited to, naturopathic medical theory and techniques <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.30"></a><var>10.30</var>including diagnostic techniques, nutrition, botanical medicine, homeopathic medicine, <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.31"></a><var>10.31</var>physical medicine, lifestyle modification counseling, anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.32"></a><var>10.32</var>pharmacology, pharmacognosy, microbiology, medical ethics, psychology, history of <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.33"></a><var>10.33</var>medicine, and medical terminology or coding.<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.34"></a><var>10.34</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 7. <b>Restriction on continuing education topics.</b> (a) A registrant may apply <br />
         		<a id="pl.10.35"></a><var>10.35</var>no more than five hours of practice management to a one-year reporting period.<br />
         		<a id="pl.10.36"></a><var>10.36</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) A registrant may apply no more than 15 hours to any single subject area.<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.1"></a><var>11.1</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 8. <b>Continuing education exemptions.</b> The board may exempt any person <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.2"></a><var>11.2</var>holding a registration under this chapter from the requirements of subdivision 1 upon <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.3"></a><var>11.3</var>application showing evidence satisfactory to the board of inability to comply with the <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.4"></a><var>11.4</var>requirements because of physical or mental condition or because of other unusual or <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.5"></a><var>11.5</var>extenuating circumstances. However, no person may be exempted from the requirements <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.6"></a><var>11.6</var>of subdivision 1 more than once in any five-year period.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.8.0"></a><a id="pl.11.7"></a><var>11.7</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 8. <b>[147E.30] DISCIPLINE; REPORTING.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.11.8"></a><var>11.8</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;For purposes of this chapter, registered naturopathic doctors and applicants are <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.9"></a><var>11.9</var>subject to sections 147.091 to 147.162.<br />
         		<br />
         		<a id="bill.0.9.0"></a><a id="pl.11.10"></a><var>11.10</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 9. <b>[147E.35] REGISTERED NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR ADVISORY </b><br />
         		<a id="pl.11.11"></a><var>11.11</var><b>COUNCIL.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.11.12"></a><var>11.12</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subdivision 1. <b>Membership.</b> The board shall appoint a seven-member Registered <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.13"></a><var>11.13</var>Naturopathic Doctor Advisory Council consisting of one public member as defined in <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.14"></a><var>11.14</var>section 214.02, five registered naturopathic doctors who are residents of the state, and one <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.15"></a><var>11.15</var>licensed physician or osteopath with expertise in natural medicine.<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.16"></a><var>11.16</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 2. <b>Organization.</b> The advisory council shall be organized and administered <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.17"></a><var>11.17</var>under section 15.059. Section 15.059, subdivision 2, does not apply to this section. <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.18"></a><var>11.18</var>Members shall serve two-year terms, and shall serve until their successors have been <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.19"></a><var>11.19</var>appointed. The council shall select a chair from its membership.<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.20"></a><var>11.20</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 3. <b>Duties.</b> The advisory council shall:<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.21"></a><var>11.21</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) advise the board regarding standards for registered naturopathic doctors;<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.22"></a><var>11.22</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) provide for distribution of information regarding registered naturopathic doctors <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.23"></a><var>11.23</var>standards;<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.24"></a><var>11.24</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) advise the board on enforcement of sections 147.091 to 147.162;<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.25"></a><var>11.25</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) review applications and recommend granting or denying registration or <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.26"></a><var>11.26</var>registration renewal;<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.27"></a><var>11.27</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) advise the board on issues related to receiving and investigating complaints, <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.28"></a><var>11.28</var>conducting hearings, and imposing disciplinary action in relation to complaints against <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.29"></a><var>11.29</var>registered naturopathic doctors;<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.30"></a><var>11.30</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(6) advise the board regarding approval of continuing education programs using the <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.31"></a><var>11.31</var>criteria in section 147E.25, subdivision 3; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.11.32"></a><var>11.32</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(7) perform other duties authorized for advisory councils by chapter 214, as directed <br />
         		<a id="pl.11.33"></a><var>11.33</var>by the board.<br />
         		<a id="pl.12.1"></a><var>12.1</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 4. <b>Expiration.</b> Notwithstanding section 15.059, the advisory council is <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.2"></a><var>12.2</var>permanent and does not expire.<br />
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         		<a id="bill.0.10.0"></a><a id="pl.12.3"></a><var>12.3</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 10. <b>[147E.40] FEES.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.12.4"></a><var>12.4</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subdivision 1. <b>Fees.</b> Fees are as follows:<br />
         		<a id="pl.12.5"></a><var>12.5</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) registration application fee, $200;<br />
         		<a id="pl.12.6"></a><var>12.6</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) renewal fee, $150;<br />
         		<a id="pl.12.7"></a><var>12.7</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) late fee, $75;<br />
         		<a id="pl.12.8"></a><var>12.8</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) inactive status fee, $50; and <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.9"></a><var>12.9</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) temporary permit fee, $25.<br />
         		<a id="pl.12.10"></a><var>12.10</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 2. <b>Proration of fees.</b> The board may prorate the initial annual registration <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.11"></a><var>12.11</var>fee. All registrants are required to pay the full fee upon registration renewal.<br />
         		<a id="pl.12.12"></a><var>12.12</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 3. <b>Penalty fee for late renewals.</b> An application for registration renewal <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.13"></a><var>12.13</var>submitted after the deadline must be accompanied by a late fee in addition to the required <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.14"></a><var>12.14</var>fees.<br />
         		<a id="pl.12.15"></a><var>12.15</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 4. <b>Nonrefundable fees.</b> All of the fees in subdivision 1 are nonrefundable.<br />
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         		<a id="bill.0.11.0"></a><a id="pl.12.16"></a><var>12.16</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 11. <b>APPOINTMENT OF NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR ADVISORY </b><br />
         		<a id="pl.12.17"></a><var>12.17</var><b>COUNCIL.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.12.18"></a><var>12.18</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The appointments required under Minnesota Statutes, section 147E.35, must <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.19"></a><var>12.19</var>be completed by August 1, 2009. The Board of Medical Practice shall designate a <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.20"></a><var>12.20</var>member to convene the first meeting of the advisory council. For the purposes of the first <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.21"></a><var>12.21</var>appointments under Minnesota Statutes, section 147E.35, subdivision 1, a person who is <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.22"></a><var>12.22</var>eligible to apply for registration as a naturopathic doctor under Minnesota Statutes, section <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.23"></a><var>12.23</var>147E.15, may be appointed as a registered naturopathic doctor. If the appointee fails to <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.24"></a><var>12.24</var>submit a timely application for registration or if the appointee's application is rejected, the <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.25"></a><var>12.25</var>board must remove the appointee from the council and appoint a successor.<br />
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         		<a id="bill.0.12.0"></a><a id="pl.12.26"></a><var>12.26</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 12. <b>NATUROPATHY WORK GROUP.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.12.27"></a><var>12.27</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subdivision 1. <b>Work group.</b> By September 1, 2008, the commissioner of health <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.28"></a><var>12.28</var>shall convene a work group to develop recommendations and proposed legislation, as <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.29"></a><var>12.29</var>necessary, on regulating naturopathic practitioners who are practicing as naturopathic <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.30"></a><var>12.30</var>medical doctors or physicians and who have postgraduate degrees in naturopathic <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.31"></a><var>12.31</var>medicine. The recommendations must ensure the continued practice of traditional <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.32"></a><var>12.32</var>naturopathy by traditional naturopaths under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 146A. The <br />
         		<a id="pl.12.33"></a><var>12.33</var>recommendations shall include the following issues:<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.1"></a><var>13.1</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) the appropriate level of regulation for practitioners with a postgraduate degree <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.2"></a><var>13.2</var>in naturopathic medicine;<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.3"></a><var>13.3</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) the definitions to be used for the recommended regulatory scheme to ensure the <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.4"></a><var>13.4</var>distinction between the practice of naturopathic medicine and the practice of traditional <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.5"></a><var>13.5</var>naturopathy;<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.6"></a><var>13.6</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) the level of education and training, including appropriate credentialing of <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.7"></a><var>13.7</var>educational programs for the postgraduate degree level of practice;<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.8"></a><var>13.8</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) the scope of practice for naturopathic practitioners with a postgraduate degree in <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.9"></a><var>13.9</var>naturopathic medicine that would be exclusive to these practitioners and would reflect <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.10"></a><var>13.10</var>the level of education and training. The scope of practice must acknowledge and ensure <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.11"></a><var>13.11</var>the continued practice of all complementary and alternative health practices, including <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.12"></a><var>13.12</var>naturopathy, currently practiced under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 146A;<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.13"></a><var>13.13</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) the appropriate regulatory authority, including the possible establishment of a <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.14"></a><var>13.14</var>new regulatory board; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.15"></a><var>13.15</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(6) any other regulatory requirements for naturopathic medicine the work group <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.16"></a><var>13.16</var>deems necessary.<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.17"></a><var>13.17</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 2. <b>Membership and operation of work group.</b> (a) The work group shall <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.18"></a><var>13.18</var>consist of the following members:<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.19"></a><var>13.19</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(1) three members appointed by the commissioner from organizations representing <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.20"></a><var>13.20</var>naturopathic physicians;<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.21"></a><var>13.21</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(2) three members appointed by the commissioner from organizations representing <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.22"></a><var>13.22</var>traditional naturopaths;<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.23"></a><var>13.23</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(3) one member appointed by the Acupuncture Association of Minnesota;<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.24"></a><var>13.24</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(4) one member appointed by the Minnesota Chiropractic Association; <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.25"></a><var>13.25</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(5) one member appointed by the Minnesota Medical Association; and<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.26"></a><var>13.26</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(6) one member appointed by the Office of Complementary and Alternative <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.27"></a><var>13.27</var>Medicine who does not practice as a traditional naturopath.<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.28"></a><var>13.28</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) The appointing authorities under paragraph (a) must complete their appointments <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.29"></a><var>13.29</var>no later than July 15, 2008. The commissioner's designee shall chair the meetings and <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.30"></a><var>13.30</var>provide staff support and meeting space for the work group. The members serve without <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.31"></a><var>13.31</var>compensation or reimbursement for any expenses.<br />
         		<a id="pl.13.32"></a><var>13.32</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 3. <b>Research and recommendations.</b> In developing its recommendations, the <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.33"></a><var>13.33</var>work group shall review regulatory systems of the practice of naturopathy in other states. <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.34"></a><var>13.34</var>The work group shall base its recommendations on regulatory strategies that protect the <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.35"></a><var>13.35</var>public. The work group shall complete its recommendations by December 15, 2008, and <br />
         		<a id="pl.13.36"></a><var>13.36</var>the commissioner shall submit a report containing the work group's recommendations <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.1"></a><var>14.1</var>and proposed legislation to the chairs and ranking minority members of the legislative <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.2"></a><var>14.2</var>committees with jurisdiction over health care by January 15, 2009.<br />
         		<a id="pl.14.3"></a><var>14.3</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Subd. 4. <b>Expiration.</b> The work group shall expire on the date the report required <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.4"></a><var>14.4</var>under subdivision 3 is submitted to the specified legislative members.<br />
         		<a id="pl.14.5"></a><var>14.5</var><b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b>This section is effective the day following final enactment.<br />
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         		<a id="bill.0.13.0"></a><a id="pl.14.6"></a><var>14.6</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 13. <b>APPROPRIATIONS.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.14.7"></a><var>14.7</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(a) $8,000 in fiscal year 2009 is appropriated from the state government special <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.8"></a><var>14.8</var>revenue fund to the Board of Medical Practice for the registration of naturopathic doctors <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.9"></a><var>14.9</var>under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 147E.<br />
         		<a id="pl.14.10"></a><var>14.10</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(b) $25,000 in fiscal year 2009 is appropriated from the state government special <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.11"></a><var>14.11</var>revenue fund to the commissioner of health for the naturopathy work group. This is <br />
         		<a id="pl.14.12"></a><var>14.12</var>a onetime appropriation.<br />
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         		<a id="bill.0.14.0"></a><a id="pl.14.13"></a><var>14.13</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sec. 14. <b>EFFECTIVE DATE.</b><br />
         		<a id="pl.14.14"></a><var>14.14</var>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sections 1 to 11 and 13 are effective July 1, 2009.<br />
         		
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