114 chapters · 2,304 sections in this title.
RCW 18.36A.010 Intent.
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The legislature finds that it is necessary to regulate the practice of naturopaths in order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. It is the legislature's intent that only individuals who meet and maintain minimum standards of competence and conduct may provide servic…
RCW 18.36A.020 Definitions.
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Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) "Board" means the board of naturopathy created in RCW 18.36A.150. (2) "Colon hydrotherapist" means a person certified under this chapter to perform colon hydrotherapy…
RCW 18.36A.030 License required.
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(1) No person may practice naturopathy or represent himself or herself as a naturopath without first applying for and receiving a license from the secretary to practice naturopathy. (2) A person represents himself or herself as a naturopath when that person adopts or uses any tit…
RCW 18.36A.040 Scope of practice.
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Naturopathic medicine is the practice by naturopaths of the art and science of the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of disorders of the body by stimulation or support, or both, of the natural processes of the human body. A naturopath is responsible and accountable to the cons…