Connecticut § 20-34 Practice defined.

Connecticut Statutes

§ 20-34 — Practice defined.

Connecticut § 20-34

Title 20Professional and Occupational Licensing, Certification, Title Protection and Registration. Examining Boards

Ch. 373Naturopathy

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Conn. Gen. Stat. § 20-34 (2026).

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(a)The practice of naturopathy means the science, art and practice of healing by natural methods as recognized by the Council of Naturopathic Medical Education and that comprises diagnosis, prevention and treatment of disease and health optimization by stimulation and support of the body's natural healing processes, as approved by the State Board of Naturopathic Examiners, with the consent of the Commissioner of Public Health, and shall include (1) counseling;

(2)the practice of the mechanical and material sciences of healing as follows: The mechanical sciences such as mechanotherapy, articular manipulation, corrective and orthopedic gymnastics, physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, electrotherapy and phototherapy; and the material sciences such as nutrition, dietetics, phytotherapy, treatment by

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(a) The practice of naturopathy means the science, art and practice of healing by natural methods as recognized by the Council of Naturopathic Medical Education and that comprises diagnosis, prevention and treatment of disease and health optimization by stimulation and support of the body's natural healing processes, as approved by the State Board of Naturopathic Examiners, with the consent of the Commissioner of Public Health, and shall include (1) counseling; (2) the practice of the mechanical and material sciences of healing as follows: The mechanical sciences such as mechanotherapy, articular manipulation, corrective and orthopedic gymnastics, physiotherapy, hydrotherapy, electrotherapy and phototherapy; and the material sciences such as nutrition, dietetics, phytotherapy, treatment by natural substances and external applications; (3) ordering diagnostic tests and other diagnostic procedures as such tests and procedures relate to the practice of mechanical and material sciences of healing as described in subdivision (2) of this subsection; (4) ordering medical devices and durable medical equipment; and (5) removing ear wax, spirometry, tuberculosis testing and venipuncture for blood testing. (b) For purposes of subsection (a) of this section, “natural substances” means substances that are not narcotic substances, as defined in section 21a-240 , do not require the written or oral prescription of a licensed practitioner to be dispensed and are only administered orally.

Legislative History

(1949 Rev., S. 4394; P.A. 84-111, S. 1, 2; P.A. 85-613, S. 53, 154; P.A. 05-288, S. 81; P.A. 14-231, S. 69; P.A. 23-79, S. 8.) History: P.A. 84-111 redefined the practice of naturopathy and added auxiliary definition of “natural substances”; P.A. 85-613 made technical change; P.A. 05-288 made technical changes in Subsec. (b), effective July 13, 2005; P.A. 14-231 amended Subsec. (a) by redefining the practice of naturopathy, and made technical changes; P.A. 23-79 made a technical change in Subsec. (b), effective July 1, 2023. To engage in naturopathy, one must hold oneself out as a naturopath either by a series of acts or by advertising as such. 130 C. 544. Cited. 3 CA 707.