NC H913

Establishes licensure and regulatory standards for naturopathic doctors in North Carolina, requiring graduation from an approved naturopathic medicine program and passage of a competency-based national examination.

Creates a seven-member North Carolina Naturopathic Doctors Licensing Board with appointment authority divided between the General Assembly and Governor, responsible for issuing licenses, setting continuing education requirements, and disciplinary actions.

Defines the scope of naturopathic practice to include administration of natural medicines, physical examinations, laboratory testing interpretation, hydrotherapy, and health counseling, while prohibiting prescription drugs, surgery, anesthesia, and procedures requiring physician licensure.

Requires applicants to provide letters from at least four physicians in different specialties agreeing to work collaboratively with the naturopathic doctor, establishing a referral relationship requirement.

Establishes licensing fees ranging from $200 for application/examination to $1,000 for reinstatement, with license renewal every two years requiring 40 hours of continuing education.