Bus. & Prof. Code, § 3640.7 · Article 4. Application of Chapter
Bus. & Prof. Code, § 3640.7
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 3640.5 or any other provision of this chapter, a naturopathic doctor may independently prescribe and administer the following:
(a) Epinephrine to treat anaphylaxis.
(b) Natural and synthetic hormones.
(c) Vitamins, minerals, amino acids, glutathione, botanicals and their extracts, homeopathic medicines, electrolytes, sugars, and diluents that may be administered utilizing routes of administration, pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 3640, only when such substances are chemically identical to those for sale without a prescription.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 333, Sec. 2. (SB 1446) Effective January 1, 2013. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 3686.
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- Bus. & Prof. Code, § 3640.8Printed as Section 3640.7
- Bus. & Prof. Code, § 4024Printed as Section 3640.7
- Bus. & Prof. Code, § 4040Printed as Section 3640.7
- Bus. & Prof. Code, § 4059Printed as Section 3640.7
- Bus. & Prof. Code, § 4059.5Printed as Section 3640.7
- Bus. & Prof. Code, § 4060Printed as Section 3640.7
- Bus. & Prof. Code, § 4061Printed as Section 3640.7
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