Section 17-5099. DEFINITIONS

 

5099.1As used in this chapter, the following terms have the meaning ascribed:

 

Applicant - a person making application to be registered as a naturopath.

 

"Naturally occurring substances" means food natural vitamins and minerals, herbs and herbal preparations, roots, barks, homeopathic preparations, plant and natural medicines of animal, mineral or botanical origin which do not require a prescription unless from a homeopathic pharmacy.

 

"Counseling individuals and treatment through the use of naturally occurring substances" includes, but is not limited to, giving advice, ordering or prescribing naturally occurring substances, and the use of physical modalities, and other treatments, commonly provided by naturopaths and not otherwise prohibited under the Act.

 

"Surgical procedures" refer to the medically accepted definition of surgery, but shall not include care incident to superficial lacerations and abrasions, and the removal of foreign bodies located in superficial structures, no to include the eye, and the use of antiseptics and topical local anesthetics in connection therewith.

 

“Drug, substance, or device" means a prescription or drug, substance or a device but shall not include “naturally occurring substances".

 

5099.2The definitions in section 4099 of Chapter 40 of this are incorporated by reference into and are applicable to this chapter.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 39 DCR 6129 (August 14, 1992).