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AK HB266

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/17/2012

Primary Sponsor

Wes Keller

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Origin

House of Representatives

27th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends AS 08.45.050 to allow naturopathic practitioners to prescribe medicines derived from plants, trees, roots, moss, fungi, or other natural substances if they are not controlled substances.

  • Maintains existing restrictions prohibiting naturopaths from prescribing prescription drugs (except plant-derived medicines), controlled substances, or poisons.

  • Continues prohibitions on naturopaths engaging in surgery or using the title "physician."

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage.

Legislative Description

Practice Of Naturopathy

Physicians

Last Action

COSPONSOR REMOVED: GRUENBERG

3/14/2012

Committee Referrals

Labor & Commerce1/17/2012

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