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Bus. & Prof. Code, § 3640.1 · Article 4. Application of Chapter

Bus. & Prof. Code, § 3640.1

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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

(a) A naturopathic doctor may provide supervision and direction to a licensed vocational nurse in accordance with Sections 2859 and 2859.1.

(b) A naturopathic doctor shall not direct a licensed vocational nurse under their employment to take any action outside the scope of practice of the naturopathic doctor.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 713, Sec. 5. (SB 994) Effective January 1, 2023. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 3686.

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