# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 32 — Board of Physicians

### Chapter 21 — Licensure, Regulation, and Discipline of Naturopathic Doctors

#### Regulation .07 Exceptions to Licensure Requirements.

*COMAR 10.32.21.07*

The following individuals do not need to be licensed in order to practice naturopathy in Maryland:

A. An individual who is employed by the United States Government to practice naturopathic medicine while practicing within the scope of that employment;

B. A student who is enrolled in an approved naturopathic medical program while the student is participating in a course of study under the supervision of a licensed naturopathic doctor or a licensed professional in the field of study;

C. An individual who is licensed in another state to practice naturopathic medicine in the state for purposes of litigation may examine a patient, offer recommendations, and provide testimony; or

D. A naturopathic doctor licensed by and residing in another jurisdiction, if the naturopathic doctor is engaged in consultation with the naturopathic doctor in the state about a particular patient and does not direct patient care.