# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 14. Physicians

### Subtitle 5F. Naturopathic Doctors

#### Section 14-5F-25

(a) A disciplinary panel may issue a cease and desist order for:

  (1) Practicing naturopathic medicine without a license or with an unauthorized person; or

  (2) Supervising or aiding an unauthorized person in the practice of naturopathic medicine.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a licensed physician may not employ an individual practicing naturopathic medicine without a license or without a collaboration and consultation agreement.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an employer may not employ an individual practicing naturopathic medicine without a license or without a collaboration and consultation agreement.

(d) A disciplinary panel may impose a civil penalty of up to $5,000 for a violation of this section.

(e) The Board shall remit any penalty collected under this section into the General Fund of the State.

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