A naturopathic doctor may not perform any of the following functions:
- (a) Prescribe, dispense, or administer a controlled substance or device identified in Sections 801 to 971, inclusive, of Title 21 of the United States Code, except as authorized by this chapter.
- (b) Administer therapeutic ionizing radiation or radioactive substances.
- (c) Practice or claim to practice any other system or method of treatment beyond that authorized by this chapter, for which licensure is required, unless otherwise licensed to do so.
- (d) Administer general or spinal anesthesia.
- (e) Perform an abortion.
- (f) Perform any surgical procedure.
- (g) Perform acupuncture or traditional Chinese and Asian medicine, including Chinese herbal medicine, unless licensed as an acupuncturist as defined in subdivision (c) of Section 4927.