(b) If a limited-scope naturopathic doctor was issued an initial license under sub. (2) by satisfying the requirement under sub. (2) (b) 5. d., the limited-scope naturopathic doctor shall, no later than the first renewal date after the conclusion of the 5-year period under sub. (2) (b) 5. d., submit evidence satisfactory to the board that he or she has completed the education and training required under sub. (2) (b) 5. d.

466.05 Practice. (1) (a) A naturopathic doctor may practice naturopathic medicine.

(b) A naturopathic doctor may, except as otherwise prohibited by the board by rule, utilize routes of administration that include oral, nasal, auricular, ocular, rectal, vaginal, transdermal, intramuscular, intravenous, intradermal, and subcutaneous, consistent with the education and training of a naturopathic doctor.

(2) (a) 1. Subject to subd. 3. and except as provided in subd. 2., a limited-scope naturopathic doctor may practice naturopathic medicine, but limited to what is specified under s. 466.01 (6) (a) 1. and 3. a. to c., except for s. 466.01 (6) (a) 1. d. to f.

2. A limited-scope naturopathic doctor may practice naturopathic medicine beyond what is authorized in subd. 1. if he or she demonstrates to the board that he or she is qualified to expand his or her scope of practice beyond what is authorized under subd. 1. If the limited-scope naturopathic doctor demonstrates to the board that he or she is qualified to expand his or her scope of practice, he or she may, subject to subd. 3., practice as authorized by the board, but not beyond what is authorized under sub. (1).

3. A limited-scope naturopathic doctor shall limit his or her practice to the scope of his or her experience, education, and training.

(b) Paragraph (a) applies notwithstanding any other provision of law that permits a naturopathic doctor to engage in any act that constitutes naturopathic medicine beyond what is authorized under par. (a).

466.07 Disciplinary proceedings and actions. (1) Subject to the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1), the board may make investigations and conduct hearings to determine whether a violation of this chapter or any rule promulgated under this chapter has occurred.

(2) Subject to the rules promulgated under s. 440.03 (1), the board may reprimand a naturopathic doctor or limited-scope naturopathic doctor or may deny, limit, suspend, or revoke a license granted under this chapter if it finds that the applicant, naturopathic doctor, or limited-scope naturopathic doctor has done any of the following:

(a) Made a material misstatement in an application for a license, or for renewal of a license.

(b) Interfered with an investigation or disciplinary proceeding by using threats, harassment, or intentional misrepresentation of facts.

(c) Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322, and 111.335, been convicted of an offense the circumstances of which substantially relate to the practice of naturopathic medicine.

(d) Been adjudicated mentally incompetent by a court.

(e) Advertised in a manner that is false, deceptive, or misleading.

(f) Advertised, practiced, or attempted to practice under another's name.

(g) Subject to ss. 111.321, 111.322, and 111.34, practiced or assisted in the practice of naturopathic medicine while the applicant's or licensee's ability to practice or assist was impaired by alcohol or other drugs.

(h) Engaged in unprofessional or unethical conduct in violation of the code of ethics established in the rules promulgated under s. 466.03 (1) (a).

(i) Engaged in conduct while practicing naturopathic medicine that evidences a lack of knowledge or ability to apply professional principles or skills.

(j) Violated this chapter or any rule promulgated under this chapter.

466.09 Penalties. Any person who violates this chapter or any rule promulgated under this chapter may be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned for not more than 9 months or both.

895.48 (1m) (a) (intro.) Except as provided in par. (b), any physician, naturopathic doctor, physician assistant, podiatrist, or athletic trainer licensed under ch. 448, chiropractor licensed under ch. 446, dentist licensed under ch. 447, emergency medical services practitioner licensed under s. 256.15, emergency medical responder certified under s. 256.15 (8), registered nurse licensed under ch. 441, or a massage therapist or bodywork therapist licensed under ch. 460 who renders voluntary health care to a participant in an athletic event or contest sponsored by a nonprofit corporation, as defined in s. 66.0129 (6) (b), a private school, as defined in s. 115.001 (3r), a tribal school, as defined in s. 115.001 (15m), a public agency, as defined in s. 46.856 (1) (b), or a school, as defined in s. 609.655 (1) (c), is immune from civil liability for his or her acts or omissions in rendering that care if all of the following conditions exist:

2. The physician, naturopathic doctor, podiatrist, athletic trainer, chiropractor, dentist, emergency medical services practitioner, as defined in s. 256.01 (5), emergency medical responder, as defined in s. 256.01 (4p), physician assistant, registered nurse, massage therapist or bodywork therapist does not receive compensation for the health care, other than reimbursement for expenses.

905.04 (title) Privilege between certain health-care providers and patients.

905.04 (1) (b) A communication or information is “confidential" if not intended to be disclosed to 3rd persons other than those present to further the interest of the patient in the consultation, examination, or interview, to persons reasonably necessary for the transmission of the communication or information, or to persons who are participating in the diagnosis and treatment under the direction of the physician, naturopathic doctor, podiatrist, registered nurse, chiropractor, psychologist, social worker, marriage and family therapist or professional counselor, including the members of the patient's family.