California Business And Professions Code Section 3613

The following definitions apply for the purposes of this chapter: (a) Bureau means the Bureau of Naturopathic Medicine within the Department of Consumer Affairs. (b) Naturopathic childbirth attendance means the specialty practice of natural childbirth by a naturopathic doctor that includes the management of normal pregnancy, normal labor and delivery, and the normal postpartum period, including normal newborn care. (c) Naturopathic medicine means a distinct and comprehensive system of primary health care practiced by a naturopathic doctor for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of human health conditions, injuries, and disease. (d) Naturopathic doctor means a person who holds an active license issued pursuant to this chapter. (e) Naturopathy means a noninvasive system of health practice that employs natural health modalities, substances, and education to promote health. (f) Drug means any substance defined as a drug by Section 11014 of the Health and Safety Code.