2006 Kansas Code - 65-7211

      65-7211.   Unlawful representations; authority not conferred upon naturopathic doctors to engage in activities not conferred by act. (a) On and after January 1, 2003, and prior to July 1, 2004, it shall be unlawful for any person who is not registered under this act as a naturopathic doctor or whose registration has been suspended or revoked to hold oneself out to the public as a registered naturopathic doctor, or use the abbreviation of "N.D." or the words "naturopathic doctor," "doctor of naturopathy," "doctor of naturopathic medicine," "naturopathic medical doctor" or any other words, letters, abbreviations or insignia indicating or implying that such person is a naturopathic doctor. A violation of this subsection (a) shall constitute a class B person misdemeanor.

      (b)   On and after July 1, 2004, it shall be unlawful for any person who is not registered under this act as a naturopathic doctor or whose registration has been suspended or revoked to hold oneself out to the public as a registered naturopathic doctor, or use the abbreviation of "N.D." or the words "naturopathic doctor," "doctor of naturopathy," "doctor of naturopathic medicine," "naturopath," "naturopathic medical doctor" or any other words, letters, abbreviations or insignia indicating or implying that such person is a naturopathic doctor. A violation of this subsection (b) shall constitute a class B person misdemeanor.

      (c)   No statute granting authority to persons licensed or registered by the state board of healing arts shall be construed to confer authority upon naturopathic doctors to engage in any activity not conferred by this act.

      (d)   The provisions of this section shall take effect on and after January 1, 2003.

      History:   L. 2002, ch. 203, § 30; July 1.