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Regulation of the Practice of Naturopathy
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The Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing staffs the naturopathy program. The Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development adopts regulations to carry out laws governing the practice of naturopathy in Alaska. It makes final licensing decisions and takes disciplinary actions against people who violate licensing laws.

Regulated Professions

a. Naturopath
Naturopaths who practice independently must obtain an Alaska Business License.

License Applications

Application for Naturopath License, #08-601, Revised 11/01/11. Application for permanent license, temporary license, and courtesy license.

Naturopathy licenses expire on March 31, 2012. Renewal forms for the April 1, 2012 – March 31, 2014 licensing period will be mailed and be available online no later than February 15, 2012.

Please check on the Professional License Search to see if your address of record is current.

Click here for Professional License Search

If your address is not current, fill out the Change of Address form and mail it to the Division at the address listed on the form.

Click here for the Change of Address form

You may also email your current address information to license@alaska.gov

If you wish to renew your license through March 31, 2012, contact the Division at (907) 465-2695.

Miscellaneous Forms

Request for License Verification, #08-4222, Revised 11/28/07

Request for Duplicate Professional License, #08-0014, Revised 06/11/07

Change of Name Form, #08-1431, Revised 04/20/09
Enclose $5 if you are requesting a new license.

Change of Address Form, #08-4291, Revised 04/20/09
Enclose $5 if you are requesting a new license.

Request for Exception from SSN Requirements, #08-4372, Revised 06/03/08
(i.e. for non U.S. citizens)

Credit Card Payment Form, #08-4438, Revised 03/03/09

Statutes and Regulations

Alaska Statutes are passed by the legislature. Regulations (also called the Alaska Administrative Code) are rules adopted by the department to implement, interpret, and make specific the statutes. Both statutes and regulations have the force of law.

AS 08.45 and regulations 12 AAC 42 specifically apply to naturopathic doctors. AS 08.01 - 08.03 and regulations 12 AAC 02 apply to all professions regulated by the division.

Proposed regulations are advertised in Alaska newspapers and we invite public comment on them. If you would like to receive notice of proposed regulations, please write to the regulations specialist and request that your name be added to the Naturopath interested parties list. Please advise us if you move or wish your name removed from the mailing list.

blue arrow Naturopathy Statutes and Regulations AS 08.45 and 12 AAC 42.
blue arrow Centralized Licensing Statutes AS 08.01-08.03. Applies to all professions.
blue arrow Centralized Licensing Regulations 12 AAC 02. Fees, name and address changes, examinations review, general provisions. Applies to all professions.

National Organizations

National organizations may provide information on the regulation of the practice of naturopathy in other states.

Naturopathic Physicians Licensing Examinations
PO Box 69657
Portland, OR 97201
Telephone: (503) 250-9141

Contact Information

Name:
Telephone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Address:
Nathan Vallier, Licensing Examiner
(907) 465-2695
(907) 465-2974
nathan.vallier@alaska.gov
P.O. Box 110806
Juneau, AK 99811-0806

Investigations/Complaints

To file a complaint or to bring a matter pertaining to the actions of a licensed, or unlicensed, professional to the attention of our investigative staff, click the following link:

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Applications may be viewed and printed with Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 or higher. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 or higher, please click on the Adobe logo and download the free software now. If you are unable to view or download an application, please contact us by telephone or e-mail. Providing your complete mailing address will enable us to mail you the application.

Other application forms may be mailed to you or picked up at a division office. Completed applications must be signed and submitted to the division with the appropriate fees.

 
 

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