2013 Hawaii Revised Statutes
TITLE 25. PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
455. Naturopathic Medicine
455-1.5 Exceptions; scope of chapter.

§455-1.5 Exceptions; scope of chapter. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit or restrict:

(1) The practice of a profession by individuals who are licensed, certified, or registered under the laws of this State who are performing services within their authorized scope of practice;

(2) The practice of naturopathic medicine by an individual employed by the government of the United States while the individual is engaged in the performance of duties required of the individual by the laws and regulations of the United States;

(3) The practice of naturopathic medicine by students enrolled in a school that meets the requirements of section 455-3. The performance of naturopathic medicine by students shall be pursuant to a course of instruction or assignments from an instructor and under the supervision of an instructor who is a naturopathic physician licensed pursuant to this chapter; and

(4) The practice by a doctor of naturopathic medicine duly registered or licensed in another state, territory, or the District of Columbia who is called into this State for consultation with a licensed naturopathic physician, including in-person, mail, electronic, telephonic, fiber-optic, or other telemedicine consultation; provided that:

(A) The naturopathic physician from another state shall not open an office, appoint a place to meet patients, or receive calls within this State for the provision of care for a patient who is located in this State; and

(B) The licensed naturopathic physician of this State retains control and remains responsible for the provision of care for the patient who is located in this State. [L Sp 2009, c 22, pt of §1]