Regulatory and Licensure Information
Board of Naturopathy
The Board of Naturopathy is the regulatory authority for naturopathic physicians in Washington State. The mandate of the Board of Naturopathy is to protect the public’s health and safety and to promote the welfare of the state by regulating the competency and quality of naturopathic physicians. The board accomplishes this through a variety of activities working with the Department of Health, Health Systems Quality Assurance. You can find information on laws, policies, license requirements, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to the practice of naturopathic medicine in Washington State on the BON website.
Laws Pertaining to the Practice of Naturopathic Medicine in Washington State
Revised Code of Washington: Chapter 18.36A RCW
Washington Administrative Code:
- Naturopathic physician: Chapter 246-836 WAC
- Continuing Education requirements (effective 1/1/2021): WAC 246-836-080
- Authority to use, prescribe, dispense and order: WAC 246-836-210
- Botulinum toxin nonsurgical cosmetic procedures rule (effective 12/14/2023): WAC 246-836-212