California Statutes
§ 3641. — 3641. (Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 497, Sec. 40.)
California·Code BPC Business and Professions Code - BPC·Div. 2. DIVISION 2. HEALING ARTS·Ch. 8.2. CHAPTER 8.2. Naturopathic Doctors Act·Art. 4. ARTICLE 4. Application of Chapter
(a)A naturopathic doctor shall document their observations, diagnosis, and summary of treatment in the patient record. Patient records shall be maintained for a period of not less than seven years following the discharge of the patient. The records of an unemancipated minor shall be maintained until at least one year after the minor has reached 18 years of age or seven years following the discharge of the minor, whichever is longer.
(b)A naturopathic doctor shall have the same authority and responsibility as a licensed physician and surgeon with regard to public health laws, including laws governing reportable diseases and conditions, communicable
disease control and prevention, recording vital statistics, and performing health and physical examinations consistent with their educat
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Legislative History
Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 497, Sec. 40. (SB 1526) Effective January 1, 2025. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 3686.