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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".16" citation="COMAR 10.32.21.16" title_num="10" subtitle_num="32" chapter_num="21" heading="Unauthorized Practice of Naturopathic Medicine and Title and Identification as Naturopathic Doctor.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, an individual may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice naturopathic medicine in this State without a license. An individual who violates this section:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Is guilty of a felony and upon conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or both; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Is subject to a civil fine of no more than $50,000 to be levied by the Board.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Unless an individual is licensed to practice naturopathic medicine, the individual may not:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Represent to the public by title, by description, of service, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the individual is licensed by the Board to practice naturopathic medicine;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Use the title “doctor of naturopathic medicine”, “doctor of naturopathy”, naturopathic doctor”, or “naturopath”; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Use the initials “N.D.”,” ND”, “NMD”, or “N.M.D.” after the name of the individual.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>An individual licensed to practice naturopathic medicine in this State may not use the title “physician”.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>A naturopathic doctor engaged in the private practice of naturopathic medicine in the state shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Wear an identification badge tag or badge which identifies that individual as a naturopathic doctor; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Identify himself or herself to all patients as a naturopathic doctor.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>An individual may not identify himself or herself as a naturopathic doctor unless licensed by the Board.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>