Code of Massachusetts Regulations 273 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION IN NATUROPATHY
Here’s a summary of 273 CMR – the Massachusetts regulations for the Board of Registration in Naturopathy, as compiled by the Trial Court Law Libraries (mass.gov):
⚖️ Overview & Structure
Published: April 29, 2022 (last update) (mass.gov)
Chapters include:
2.00 – Purpose, definitions, severability
3.00 – Licensure of individual naturopathic doctors
4.00 – Scope of practice
5.00 – Professional & ethical standards
6.00 – Continuing education
7.00 – Investigations, complaints & board actions
8.00 – Reporting requirements (mass.gov, sec.state.ma.us)
📝 Key Highlights by Chapter
273 CMR 2.00 – Purpose, Definitions & Severability
Defines core terms and the legal framework. (No specific content captured; see full text for detailed definitions.)
273 CMR 3.00 – Licensure
Establishes eligibility, application, renewal, lapse, retirement, and duty to notify on status changes (regulations.justia.com).
Section 3.02: prohibits unlicensed individuals from using titles like “naturopathic doctor,” “NMD,” “ND,” etc., with certain supervision or religious exceptions (law.cornell.edu).
273 CMR 4.00 – Scope of Practice
Defines what naturopathic doctors are allowed to do. (For full details, consult the official PDF on Mass.gov.) (mass.gov)
273 CMR 5.00 – Professional & Ethical Standards
Sets standards for behavior, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, etc. (Detailed rules in official text.)
273 CMR 6.00 – Continuing Education
Requires 6 hours of board‑approved pain management training during the first cycle (law.cornell.edu),
Plus 1 hour of medical ethics and 2 hours of pharmacy-related CE every two years (law.cornell.edu),
And current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification .
273 CMR 7.00 – Investigations & Complaints
Details processes for filing complaints, conducting investigations, and board disciplinary actions. (See official regulations.)
273 CMR 8.00 – Reporting Requirements
Outlines the mandatory reporting to the Department of Public Health and other bodies. (Refer to full text.)
📂 Where to Find the Full Text
Official PDF Downloads available via Mass.gov (Trial Court Law Libraries) (mass.gov)
Also accessible via the Massachusetts State Bookstore under “273 CMR – Board of Registration in Naturopathy” (sec.state.ma.us)
✅ Summary Table
Chapter
Focus
2.00
Definitions & legal framing
3.00
Licensing rules and title usage
4.00
What naturopathic doctors may legally practice
5.00
Ethical/professional conduct
6.00
Continuing education requirements
7.00
Complaint/investigation procedures
8.00
Reporting obligations
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