Oregon Law
Law as of Jan 1, 2026
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685.010Definitions 685.020License required to practice naturopathic medicine; use of certain titles and abbreviations; exceptions 685.030Application of chapter 685.040Application of health laws 685.050Execution of reports of live birth and death 685.055Discrimination by Director of Oregon Health Authority against naturopathic physicians prohibited 685.060Minimum educational requirements for license; rules 685.070Application for examination; fee 685.080Examination and reexamination of applicants; rules; issuing license 685.085Reciprocal license 685.090[Repealed by 1985 c.624 §21] 685.091Exemption from licensure requirement 685.100License certificate; renewal of license; rules; fees; inactive license 685.102Continuing education required; exemptions; rules 685.104Effect of failure to comply with ORS 685.102; fees; reissuance of registration 685.106Approval of continuing education programs 685.110Grounds for discipline; penalties 685.112Voluntary limitation on license; removal; limitations 685.115Confidential information; liability of person providing information 685.120[Repealed by 1971 c.734 §21] 685.125Discipline procedure; rules 685.135Certificate of special competency in natural childbirth; rules; fee 685.145Council on Naturopathic Physicians Formulary; members; duties; compensation and expenses; rules 685.160Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine 685.170Chair of board; powers; records 685.180[Repealed by 1973 c.829 §71] 685.190Compensation and expenses of board members 685.195Authority of Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine to require fingerprints 685.200[Amended by 1967 c.637 §32; repealed by 1973 c.427 §28 (685.201 enacted in lieu of 685.200)] 685.201Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine Account; disposition of receipts 685.205[1989 c.146 §2; 1989 c.575 §5; 1997 c.791 §39; 2001 c.526 §9; 2009 c.43 §31; repealed by 2019 c.42 §1] 685.210Enforcement; jurisdiction 685.220Report of suspected violation; confidentiality of violation report information; liability of supplier 685.222Duty to report prohibited conduct 685.225Investigation of complaints and alleged violations; subpoenas 685.990Penalties

Chapter 685 — Naturopathic Physicians

ORS 685.135 Certificate of special competency in natural childbirth; rules; fee

(1)

A naturopath may not practice natural childbirth without first obtaining a certificate of special competency in natural childbirth in accordance with the provisions of this section.

(2)

Upon payment of the fee required under ORS 685.100, the Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine shall issue a certificate of special competency in natural childbirth to a licensed naturopath who meets the requirements prescribed by the board to practice natural childbirth.

(3)

The board may adopt rules applicable to specialty certification:

(a)

Which establish education, training and qualifications necessary for certification.

(b)

Which limit or restrict specialty practice.

(c)

Which define the scope of the specialty practice.

(d)

Which establish procedures for maintaining certification.

(4)

Only those naturopaths wishing to practice natural childbirth shall be required to satisfy educational and examination standards in these areas.

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