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Recieved: 2000/06/16 10:32
Subject: [K-list] OT: Stop Florida From Outlawing Naturopathic Medicine
From: David Bozzi

Florida Will Outlaw Naturopathic Medicine
Unless Governor Bush Vetoes HB 591

The Florida House of Representatives recently passed HB 591,
legislation designed to raise the penalties for the unlicensed practice
of Naturopathy to a Third Degree Felony with a Schedule 7
sentencing structure (criminal penalties equal to a DUI reaching
serious injuries, or aggravated stalking).

According to the American Naturopathic Medical Association, which
opposes HB 591, the State of Florida has not licensed Naturopathic
physicians since the 1950s. According to the Council on
Naturopathic Education, eleven states and four provinces allow the
practice of naturopathic medicine: Alaska, Arizona, British Columbia,
Connecticut, Hawaii, Maine, Manitoba, Montana, New Hampshire,
Ontario, Oregon, Saskatchewan, Utah, Vermont, and Washington.
Puerto Rico also has a licensing law for naturopathic "doctors." In
Florida, a few N.D. physicians who were licensed under an old law
still practice under the state's medical board, but no new N.D.s are
being licensed. The new legislation would effectively outlaw the
practice of Naturopathy for all Floridians who were not already
licensed decades ago.

If Governor Jeb Bush signs HB 591, the state will have to expand
police powers to prosecute individuals for the unlicensed practice of
naturopathy or anything that the state deems is the unlicensed
practice of naturopathy! This law could restrict our freedom to choose
natural methods to improve and maintain our health.

Once the legislation arrives on Governor Bush´s desk, he´ll have 15
days to consider the legislation. The Life Extension Foundation urges
Florida health freedom activists to call, write, fax and E-mail the
Governor to veto HB 591. Ask your friends and family to do the same.
Your action is important and you can make a difference to save the
future of natural health in the state of Florida.

You can contact Governor Bush at:

Governor Jeb Bush
The Capitol
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001
850/488-4441
850/487-0801 fax
fl.governorATnospameog.state.fl.us

DISCLAIMER!

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