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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Nothing in the Naturopathic Doctors' Practice Act shall be construed to prohibit or to restrict:
A. the practice of a health care profession by an individual who is licensed, certified or registered under other laws of this state and who is performing services within the individual's authorized scope of practice;
B. the practice of naturopathic medicine by a student enrolled in an approved naturopathic medical educational program; provided that the practice of naturopathic medicine by a student is performed pursuant to a course of instruction or an assignment from an instructor and under the supervision of the instructor who is a licensee or a duly licensed professional in the instructed field;
C. any person that sells a vitamin or herb from providing information about the vitamin or herb;
D. the practice of naturopathic medicine by persons who are licensed to practice in any other state or district in the United States and who enter this state to consult with a naturopathic doctor of this state; provided that the consultation is limited to examination, recommendation or testimony in litigation; or
E. any person or practitioner who is not licensed as a naturopathic doctor from recommending ayurvedic medicine, herbal remedies, nutritional advice, homeopathy or other therapy that is within the scope of practice of the Unlicensed Health Care Practice Act; provided that the person or practitioner shall not:
(1) use a title protected pursuant to Section 10 of the Naturopathic Doctors' Practice Act;
(2) represent or assume the character or appearance of a licensee; or
(3) otherwise use a name, title or other designation that indicates or implies that the person is a licensee.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Mexico Statutes Chapter 61. Professional and Occupational Licenses § 61-12G-9. Exemptions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nm/chapter-61-professional-and-occupational-licenses/nm-st-sect-61-12g-9/
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