I. There shall be a naturopathic board of examiners consisting of the following members: (a) Four doctors of naturopathic medicine appointed by the governor, who shall be: (1) Two persons who have been practitioners in this state for 3 years immediately preceding such appointment. (2) A doctor of naturopathic medicine who has been engaged in the practice of naturopathic medicine in this state, under licensure issued in this state, for 3 years immediately preceding appointment, except for the initial period of 3 years following enactment of this chapter. (3) A graduate of an approved naturopathic college. (b) [Repealed.] (c) One public member appointed by the governor, who shall: (1) Be of legal age of majority. (2) Be a resident of this state for 5 years immediately preceding such appointment. (3) Not be connected, in any manner with, or have any interest in, a school of medicine, health care institution or any person practicing any form of healing or treatment of bodily or mental ailments. (4) Demonstrate an interest in the health problems in this state. II. The terms of office shall be 5 years for all board members. The initial board appointees shall consist of one doctor of naturopathic medicine for a term of 5 years, one doctor of naturopathic medicine for a term of 4 years, one doctor of naturopathic medicine for a term of 3 years, one doctor of naturopathic medicine for a term of 2 years, and one public member for a term of 5 years. A member may be removed from office by the governor if the governor finds the member was guilty of malfeasance, misfeasance or dishonorable conduct. III. There shall be no monetary liability on the part of and no cause of action shall arise against the members of the board, or personnel of the board, for any act done or proceeding undertaken or performed in good faith and in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter. IV. The board shall hold a meeting at least semi-annually. In addition, the board may hold special meetings as it deems necessary. V. Four members of the board constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. VI. The board shall serve without pay. VII. The board shall be an administratively attached agency, under RSA 21-G:10, to the department of health and human services.
I. There shall be a naturopathic board of examiners consisting of the following members: (a) Four doctors of naturopathic medicine appointed by the governor, who shall be: (1) Two persons who have been practitioners in this state for 3 years immediately preceding such appointment. (2) A doctor of naturopathic medicine who has been engaged in the practice of naturopathic medicine in this state, under licensure issued in this state, for 3 years immediately preceding appointment, except for the initial period of 3 years following enactment of this chapter. (3) A graduate of an approved naturopathic college. (b) [Repealed.] (c) One public member appointed by the governor, who shall: (1) Be of legal age of majority. (2) Be a resident of this state for 5 years immediately preceding such appointment. (3) Not be connected, in any manner with, or have any interest in, a school of medicine, health care institution or any person practicing any form of healing or treatment of bodily or mental ailments. (4) Demonstrate an interest in the health problems in this state. II. The terms of office shall be 5 years for all board members. The initial board appointees shall consist of one doctor of naturopathic medicine for a term of 5 years, one doctor of naturopathic medicine for a term of 4 years, one doctor of naturopathic medicine for a term of 3 years, one doctor of naturopathic medicine for a term of 2 years, and one public member for a term of 5 years. A member may be removed from office by the governor if the governor finds the member was guilty of malfeasance, misfeasance or dishonorable conduct. III. There shall be no monetary liability on the part of and no cause of action shall arise against the members of the board, or personnel of the board, for any act done or proceeding undertaken or performed in good faith and in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter. IV. The board shall hold a meeting at least semi-annually. In addition, the board may hold special meetings as it deems necessary. V. Four members of the board constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. VI. The board shall serve without pay. VII. The board shall be an administratively attached agency, under RSA 21-G:10, to the department of health and human services.
I. There shall be a naturopathic board of examiners consisting of the following members: (a) Four doctors of naturopathic medicine appointed by the governor, who shall be: (1) Two persons who have been practitioners in this state for 3 years immediately preceding such appointment. (2) A doctor of naturopathic medicine who has been engaged in the practice of naturopathic medicine in this state, under licensure issued in this state, for 3 years immediately preceding appointment, except for the initial period of 3 years following enactment of this chapter. (3) A graduate of an approved naturopathic college. (b) [Repealed.] (c) One public member appointed by the governor, who shall: (1) Be of legal age of majority. (2) Be a resident of this state for 5 years immediately preceding such appointment. (3) Not be connected, in any manner with, or have any interest in, a school of medicine, health care institution or any person practicing any form of healing or treatment of bodily or mental ailments. (4) Demonstrate an interest in the health problems in this state. II. The terms of office shall be 5 years for all board members. The initial board appointees shall consist of one doctor of naturopathic medicine for a term of 5 years, one doctor of naturopathic medicine for a term of 4 years, one doctor of naturopathic medicine for a term of 3 years, one doctor of naturopathic medicine for a term of 2 years, and one public member for a term of 5 years. A member may be removed from office by the governor if the governor finds the member was guilty of malfeasance, misfeasance or dishonorable conduct. III. There shall be no monetary liability on the part of and no cause of action shall arise against the members of the board, or personnel of the board, for any act done or proceeding undertaken or performed in good faith and in furtherance of the purposes of this chapter. IV. The board shall hold a meeting at least semi-annually. In addition, the board may hold special meetings as it deems necessary. V. Four members of the board constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. VI. The board shall serve without pay. VII. The board shall be an administratively attached agency, under RSA 21-G:10, to the department of health and human services.
