# COMAR 10.32.21.03: COMAR 10.32.21.03. Naturopathic Medicine Advisory Committee > Maryland · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_32_21_03 ## Section - **Citation:** COMAR 10.32.21.03 - **Heading:** COMAR 10.32.21.03. Naturopathic Medicine Advisory Committee - **Jurisdiction:** Maryland - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Code of Maryland Regulations / Title 10 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH / Subtitle 32 BOARD OF PHYSICIANS / Chapter 21 Licensure, Regulation, and Discipline of Naturopathic Doctors / COMAR 10.32.21.03 ## Text A. The Committee shall consist of five members appointed by the Board as follows: (1) Two members shall be individuals who: (a) Practice naturopathic medicine; (b) Are certified by the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners; (c) Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in naturopathic medicine; and (d) By March 1, 2016 or thereafter, are licensed as a naturopathic doctor; (2) One member: (a) Shall be a consumer member; (b) Shall be a resident of Maryland; (c) May not be or ever have been licensed to practice a health occupation in Maryland; and (d) May not have a substantial personal, business, professional, or pecuniary connection with naturopathic education, business, or practice; (3) One member shall be a practicing: (a) Licensed physician; or (b) Doctor of osteopathy who is a member of the Board; and (4) One member shall be a practicing licensed physician or practicing licensed doctor of osteopathy with experience working with naturopathic doctors by having met one or more of the following criteria: (a) Worked in the same clinical practice as a licensed naturopathic doctor; (b) Named in an attestation submitted by a licensed naturopathic doctor; (c) Employed by a naturopathic medicine program accredited by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education; (d) Worked with, or supervised, a naturopathic resident completing a naturopathic medical residency accredited by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education; (e) Graduated from a naturopathic medical program accredited by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education and holding a naturopathic doctor or naturopathic physician license in any state that licenses Naturopathic Doctors or Naturopathic Medical Doctors in addition to holding a medical doctorate or doctor of osteopathy physician’s license; ited by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education; (e) Graduated from a naturopathic medical program accredited by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education and holding a naturopathic doctor or naturopathic physician license in any state that licenses Naturopathic Doctors or Naturopathic Medical Doctors in addition to holding a medical doctorate or doctor of osteopathy physician’s license; (f) Was a Diplomate of the American Board of Integrative Medicine, a graduate of any fellowship program in Integrative Medicine approved by the American Board of Integrative Medicine, a graduate of any fellowship program in Integrative Medicine approved by the American Board of Medical Specialties, or a diplomate of the American Board of Integrative Holistic Medicine; or (g) Accrued at least 20 Category 1 continuing medical education credits, in the 2 years before serving, in topics of natural, nutritional, holistic or integrative medicine delivered by a professional association whose primary mission is the advancement of one of these fields. B. The Committee shall: (1) On request, review selected applications for licensure or reinstatement of naturopathic doctors and make recommendations to the Board as to what action to take on the applications; (2) Review each written attestation; (3) Make recommendations to the Board regarding regulations governing naturopathic doctors; (4) Advise the Board on matters related to the practice of naturopathic medicine; (5) Develop and recommend to the Board examination standards consistent with the statutory requirement; (6) Develop and recommend to the Board a code of ethics for licensed naturopathic doctors; and (7) Develop and recommend to the Board continuing education requirements for license renewal and reinstatement. ## Nearby sections - [COMAR 10.32.21.01 COMAR 10.32.21.01. Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_32_21_01.md) - [COMAR 10.32.21.02 COMAR 10.32.21.02. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_32_21_02.md) - [COMAR 10.32.21.03 COMAR 10.32.21.03. Naturopathic Medicine Advisory Committee](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_32_21_03.md) - [COMAR 10.32.21.03-1 COMAR 10.32.21.03-1. Naturopathic Doctors Formulary Council](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_32_21_03_1.md) - [COMAR 10.32.21.03-2 COMAR 10.32.21.03-2. Naturopathic Doctors Formulary Council and Board Duties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_32_21_03_2.md) - [COMAR 10.32.21.04 COMAR 10.32.21.04. Qualifications for Initial Licensure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_32_21_04.md) - [COMAR 10.32.21.05 COMAR 10.32.21.05. Collaboration and Consultation Agreement and the Written Attestation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_32_21_05.md) - [COMAR 10.32.21.06 COMAR 10.32.21.06. Documentation for Initial Licensure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_32_21_06.md) - [COMAR 10.32.21.07 COMAR 10.32.21.07. Exceptions to Licensure Requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_32_21_07.md) - [COMAR 10.32.21.08 COMAR 10.32.21.08. Scope of Practice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_32_21_08.md) - [COMAR 10.32.21.09 COMAR 10.32.21.09. Prohibited Actions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_32_21_09.md) - [COMAR 10.32.21.10 COMAR 10.32.21.10. Renewals and Reinstatement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_32_21_10.md) - [COMAR 10.32.21.11 COMAR 10.32.21.11. Continuing Education Requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_32_21_11.md) - [COMAR 10.32.21.12 COMAR 10.32.21.12. Grounds for Discipline](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_32_21_12.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_32_21_03. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.