# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 14. Physicians

### Subtitle 5F. Naturopathic Doctors

#### Section 14-5F-02

The purposes of this subtitle are to:

(1) Protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public, and specifically protect individuals who are the direct recipients of services regulated by this subtitle;

(2) Maintain standards in the delivery of naturopathic medical services to the public;

(3) Ensure that the health care provided by qualified naturopathic doctors is accessible and available to the residents of the State; and

(4) Provide a means of identifying qualified naturopathic doctors in the State.

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Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)