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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…