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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 2Ch. 8.2Art. 6§ 3663 Naturopathic Doctor Discipline Rules

§ 3663 Naturopathic Doctor Discipline Rules

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§ 3663 Naturopathic Doctor Discipline Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •A special group checks if naturopathic doctors are doing their job well.
  • •If a naturopathic doctor does something wrong, this group can punish them.
  • •Punishments can include taking away their license or giving them a warning.

Example

A naturopathic doctor keeps giving patients the wrong herbs, making them sick.

The board can have a meeting and decide to take away the doctor's license so they can't treat patients anymore.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 3663 Naturopathic Doctor Discipline Rules

(a) The board shall have the responsibility for reviewing the quality of the practice of naturopathic medicine carried out by persons licensed as naturopathic doctors pursuant to this chapter. (b) The board may discipline a naturopathic doctor for unprofessional conduct. After a hearing conducted in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code), the board may deny, suspend, revoke, or place on probation the license of, or reprimand, censure, or otherwise discipline a naturopathic doctor in accordance with Division 1.5 (commencing with Section 475). (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 497, Sec. 47. (SB 1526) Effective January 1, 2025. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 3686.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 3640.1 Naturopathic Doctor Nurse Supervision
  • § 3660 Naturopathic Doctor Licensing Requirements
  • § 3661 Naturopathic Doctor Title Use
  • § 2228.1 Licensee Probation Disclosure
  • § 3754 License Discipline Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 3663.
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