Sec. 10.32.21.09. Prohibited Actions  


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  • An individual who is solely licensed as a naturopathic doctor may not:

    A. Prescribe, dispense, or administer any prescription drug;

    B. Perform surgical procedures;

    C. Unless licensed under the Health Occupations Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, practice or claim to practice as:

    (1) A medical doctor or physician;

    (2) An osteopath;

    (3) A dentist;

    (4) A podiatrist;

    (5) An optometrist;

    (6) A psychologist;

    (7) A nurse practitioner;

    (8) A physician assistant;

    (9) A chiropractor;

    (10) A physical therapist;

    (11) An acupuncturist; or

    (12) Any other health care professional;

    D. Use general or spinal anesthetics;

    E. Administer ionizing radioactive substances for therapeutic purposes;

    F. Perform chiropractic adjustments or manipulations that include high velocity thrusts at or beyond the end range of normal joint motion unless the licensee is also a licensed chiropractor; or

    G. Perform acupuncture unless the licensee is also a licensed acupuncturist.