Duties and powers of examining board
Wis. Stat. § 466.03
in effect(1) The board shall promulgate rules that establish all of the following:
(a) Standards of practice for and a code of ethics governing the professional conduct of naturopathic doctors and limited-scope naturopathic doctors.
(b) Continuing education requirements for applicants seeking renewal of a naturopathic doctor license under this chapter.
(bm) Continuing education requirements for applicants seeking renewal of a limited-scope naturopathic doctor license under this chapter. The board shall accept qualifying training that is completed to satisfy the requirement under s. 466.04 (2) (b) 5. d. as qualifying continuing education under this paragraph.
(c) Examination standards and requirements for purposes of examinations required under s. 466.04 (1) (e), including required passing scores for examinations and the times when examinations are offered.
(2) The board may promulgate rules to do any of the following:
(a) Further interpret s. 466.01 (6) (a) and (c), including to identify diagnostic, therapeutic, or other practices or procedures that may be used by naturopathic doctors. The board may not authorize a naturopathic doctor to engage in any practice excluded from the definition of naturopathic medicine under s. 466.01 (6) (c) or otherwise expand the scope of practice of a naturopathic doctor or limited-scope naturopathic doctor beyond what is specified under s. 466.01 (6) (a).
(am) Expressly prohibit diagnostic, therapeutic, or other practices.
(b) Establish character and fitness requirements for initial licensure or renewal of a license under this chapter and evidence required to demonstrate satisfaction of such requirements.
(c) Establish physical and mental competency requirements for initial licensure or renewal of a license under this chapter and evidence required to demonstrate satisfaction of such requirements.
(d) Establish evidence of professional competency requirements for initial licensure or renewal of a license under this chapter, including evidence relating to an applicant’s licensure status in other states.
(e) Establish additional clinical, practical, or residency requirements for initial licensure under this chapter.
(f) Adopt minimum malpractice insurance requirements for naturopathic doctors and limited-scope naturopathic doctors.
(3) The board may, for purposes of s. 466.04 (1) (d) 1. e., 2. d., 3. d., and 4. e., disqualify any naturopathic medical program if the board determines the program does not adequately prepare students to practice naturopathic medicine.
Source: WI Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/statutes/466.03Fetched: 10/7/2026