Title 27 — Professions and Occupations
22 chapters · 534 sections in this title.
27 V.I.C. § 190 General provisions
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(a) Statement of intent; purpose. (1) The Legislature finds that a significant number of Virgin Islands residents chooses naturopathic medicine for their health care needs and declares that naturopathic medicine is a distinct health care profession that affects the public health,…
27 V.I.C. § 191 Definitions
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(a) For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning indicated:(a) “Naturopathic Medicine” or “Naturopathy” means a comprehensive system of primary health care practiced by naturopathic physicians for the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of human con…
27 V.I.C. § 192 Licensure required; licensee title used
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(a) (1) No person shall practice, attempt to practice, or claim to practice naturopathic medicine or naturopathy in this territory without first complying with the provisions of this chapter.(2) Only licensees under this chapter may use any or all of the following titles: “Doctor…
27 V.I.C. § 193 Board
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(a) Creation of board. (1) There is created the Virgin Islands Board of Naturopathic Physicians under the Department of Health for administrative purposes only. The Board shall consist of five members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Legislature. The G…
27 V.I.C. § 194 Naturopathic childbirth specialty certification
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(a) In order to practice naturopathic childbirth, a naturopathic physician shall obtain a naturopathic acupuncture specialty certification from the Board. The Board shall adopt rules setting forth the requirements to be met for the certification of naturopathic physicians for spe…
27 V.I.C. § 195 Naturopathic acupuncture specialty certification
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(a) In order to practice naturopathic acupuncture, a naturopathic physician shall obtain a naturopathic acupuncture specialty certification from the Board. The Board shall adopt rules setting forth the requirements to be met for the certification of naturopathic physicians for sp…
27 V.I.C. § 196 Licensing
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(a) Requirements for licensure. The Board shall issue a license to any naturopathic physician who meets the following requirements:(1) Has graduated from an approved naturopathic medical college;(2) Has successfully completed a competency-based examination given by the Naturopath…
27 V.I.C. § 197 Enforcement
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(a) Disclosure. A person who holds a license or certificate pursuant to this chapter shall display that document in his office in a conspicuous place. (b) Report of suspected violation. (1) Any information reported to the Virgin Islands Board of Naturopathic Physicians is confide…