AB529,15,16 (7) (a) “Naturopathic physical medicine” includes, except as provided in par. (b), manually administering mechanical treatment of body structures or tissues for the purpose of restoring normal physiological function to the body by normalizing and balancing the musculoskeletal system of the body, such as massage, stretching, resistance, or joint play examination.

AB529,15,19 (b) “Naturopathic physical medicine” does not include the employment or application of chiropractic adjustments and the principles or techniques of chiropractic science as described in s. 446.01 (2) (b).

AB529,15,20 (8) “Nonprescription drug product" has the meaning given in s. 450.01 (13m).

AB529,15,24 466.02 License required; use of titles. (1) (a) Except as provided in subs. (2) (a) and (b) and (3), no person may practice naturopathic medicine or make a representation that he or she is authorized to do so unless the person is licensed under this chapter.

AB529,16,10 (b) 1. Except as provided in subs. (2) (b) and (3), no person may designate himself or herself as a naturopathic doctor or doctor of naturopathic medicine; use or assume the title “naturopathic doctor," “doctor of naturopathic medicine," or “doctor of naturopathy"; use the words “naturopathic medicine” or “naturopathic health care” in connection with his or her practice; append to the person's name the letters “N.D." or “ND"; use any other titles, words, letters, abbreviations, insignia, or designation that would imply that the individual is licensed, certified, or registered as a naturopathic doctor or doctor of naturopathic medicine; or claim to render naturopathic medicine or naturopathic health care services unless the person is licensed under s. 466.04 (1) or (2).

AB529,16,14 2. Except as provided in subs. (2) (b) and (3), no person may use or assume the title “naturopathic medical doctor” in connection with his or her practice or append to the person's name the letters “N.M.D.," or “NMD" unless the person is licensed under s. 466.04 (1).

AB529,16,15 (2) (a) Subsection (1) (a) does not require a license for any of the following:

AB529,16,17 1. Any person lawfully practicing within the scope of a license, permit, registration, or certification granted by this state or the federal government.

AB529,16,18 2. The provision of information in connection with the sale of vitamins or herbs.

AB529,16,20 3. The provision of advice regarding the use of a therapy, including herbal medicine, homeopathy, nutrition, or other nondrug or nonsurgical therapy.

AB529,16,23 4. Any individual acting under an exemption from the requirement to obtain a license to practice medicine and surgery under s. 448.03 (2), to the extent that the individual's activities also fall within the practice of naturopathic medicine.

AB529,17,3 5. Any person who is providing patient services as directed, supervised, and inspected by a naturopathic doctor who has the power to direct, decide, and oversee the implementation of the patient services rendered.

AB529,17,4 (b) Subsection (1) (a) and (b) does not require a license for any of the following:

AB529,17,7 1. The practice of naturopathic medicine by an individual employed by the federal government while the individual is engaged in the performance of duties prescribed by federal law.

AB529,17,10 2. A person who is licensed to practice naturopathic medicine in another state or country and is providing consultation to or with or a demonstration to or with a naturopathic doctor who is licensed under this chapter.

AB529,17,15 3. The practice of naturopathic medicine by a student enrolled in an approved naturopathic medical program that qualifies under s. 466.04 (1) (d) 1., provided that the performance of services is pursuant to a course of instruction or assignments from an instructor and is under the supervision of the instructor. The student shall use the title “ND candidate” with the intended year of graduation.

AB529,17,17 (3) The board may, by rule, establish additional exemptions from the requirements under sub. (1).

AB529,17,19 466.03 Duties and powers of examining board. (1) The board shall promulgate rules that establish all of the following:

AB529,17,21 (a) Standards of practice for and a code of ethics governing the professional conduct of naturopathic doctors and limited-scope naturopathic doctors.

AB529,17,24 (b) Continuing education requirements for applicants seeking renewal of a license under this chapter. The board shall establish separate continuing education requirements for naturopathic doctors and limited-scope naturopathic doctors.

AB529,18,3 (c) Examination standards and requirements for purposes of examinations required under s. 466.04 (1) (e), including required passing scores for examinations and the times when examinations are offered.

AB529,18,4 (2) The board may promulgate rules to do any of the following:

AB529,18,10 (a) Further define the scope of practice of naturopathic medicine. The board may expressly authorize diagnostic, therapeutic, or other practices that may be used by naturopathic doctors. The board may not authorize a naturopathic doctor to engage in any practice excluded from the definition of naturopathic medicine under s. 466.01 (6) (b). The board may expressly prohibit diagnostic, therapeutic, or other practices.

AB529,18,13 (b) Establish character and fitness requirements for initial licensure or renewal of a license under this chapter and evidence required to demonstrate satisfaction of such requirements.

AB529,18,16 (c) Establish physical and mental competency requirements for initial licensure or renewal of a license under this chapter and evidence required to demonstrate satisfaction of such requirements.

AB529,18,19 (d) Establish evidence of professional competency requirements for initial licensure or renewal of a license under this chapter, including evidence relating to an applicant's licensure status in other states.

AB529,18,21 (e) Establish additional clinical, practical, or residency requirements for initial licensure under this chapter.

AB529,18,23 (f) Adopt minimum malpractice insurance requirements for naturopathic doctors.

AB529,19,3 (3) The board may, for purposes of s. 466.04 (1) (d) 1. e., 2. d., 3. d., and 4. e., disqualify any naturopathic medical program if the board determines the program does not adequately prepare students to practice naturopathic medicine.