Idaho § 54-5901 - DECLARATION OF POLICY
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 54-5901 — DECLARATION OF POLICY, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 54-5901. DECLARATION OF POLICY
(1) The legislature finds and declares that the licensing of naturopathic doctors and the registration of lay naturopaths will improve access to natural health care for Idahoans and promote the health of all Idahoans, including the underserved population. The licensing of naturopathic doctors and registration of lay naturopaths will promote the public health interest by aiding in the delivery of naturopathic medical services of high quality to the people of Idaho. To fulfill these purposes, this chapter provides for the optional licensure of naturopathic doctors as well as for the optional registration of laypersons who are naturopaths.
(2) This chapter shall not restrict unlicensed practice lawfully provided pursuant to section 54-1804 (1)(l), Idaho Code.
[54-5901, added 2022, ch. 194, sec. 1, p. 636.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 54-5901 ("DECLARATION OF POLICY") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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