From: "LEF Email List1" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: 23 May 2000 Subj: Will Florida Outlaw Naturopathy? Florida Could 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 Naturopatrhic 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 [EMAIL PROTECTED] . <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/">www.ctrl.org</A> DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substance—not soap-boxing—please! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'—with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds—is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html <A HREF="http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html">Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]</A> http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ <A HREF="http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/">ctrl</A> ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
