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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 2Ch. 8.2Art. 3§ 3630 Naturopathic Doctor License Requirements

§ 3630 Naturopathic Doctor License Requirements

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§ 3630 Naturopathic Doctor License Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •You must apply for a naturopathic doctor license using the board's form.
  • •You can't have done bad things (like crimes) that would stop you from getting the license.
  • •You must have finished school at an approved naturopathic medicine school.
  • •This rule starts on January 1, 2025, and ends on January 1, 2027.

Example

A person wants to become a naturopathic doctor in California.

They must fill out the board's application, have no serious crimes on their record, and have graduated from an approved naturopathic medicine school. If they meet these rules, they can get their license starting in 2025.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 3630 Naturopathic Doctor License Requirements

An applicant for a license as a naturopathic doctor shall file an application with the board on a form provided by the board that shows, to the board’s satisfaction, compliance with all of the following requirements: (a) The applicant has not committed an act or crime that constitutes grounds for denial of a license under Section 480 and has complied with the requirements of Section 144. (b) The applicant has received a degree in naturopathic medicine from an approved naturopathic medical school where the degree substantially meets the educational requirements in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 3623. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 497, Sec. 30. (SB 1526) Effective January 1, 2025. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 3686.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

compliancemedicalcrimeschooleducationlicenseapplicationsatisfaction

Related Statutes

  • § 3621 Naturopathic Doctors Board Composition
  • § 3624 Naturopathic Faculty Registration Exemption
  • § 3635 Naturopathic Continuing Education Requirements
  • § 3056 Faculty Optometry License Qualifications
  • § 4999.104 Expired License Renewal Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 3630.
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