1. The board shall adopt rules: a. To administer and enforce this chapter; b. To specify the scope of practice, which must be consistent with the required education;

c. To establish any exemptions from licensure; d. That endorse equivalent licensure examinations of another state or foreign country and which may include licensure by reciprocity; e. That establish appropriate educational standards; f. To establish renewal requirements; and g. That set required fees, including: (1) An application fee; (2) A license fee; (3) A renewal fee; (4) A late fee; (5) Administrative fees; and (6) Continued education fees.

2. The board may establish continuing education requirements for license renewal.

3. The board may adopt a code of ethics for naturopaths.

4. If the number of naturopath licensees in the state increases to at least one hundred, the board shall consider whether to introduce legislation creating an independent board to regulate the profession.

5. The board may require an applicant for licensure or a licensee who is the subject of a disciplinary investigation to submit to a statewide and nationwide criminal history record check. The nationwide criminal history record check must be conducted in the manner provided by section 12-60-24. All costs associated with the criminal history record check are the responsibility of the licensee or applicant.