(1) The legislature finds and declares that the licensing of naturopathic doctors and the registration of lay naturopaths will improve access to natural health care for Idahoans and promote the health of all Idahoans, including the underserved population. The licensing of naturopathic doctors and registration of lay naturopaths will promote the public health interest by aiding in the delivery of naturopathic medical services of high quality to the people of Idaho. To fulfill these purposes, this chapter provides for the optional licensure of naturopathic doctors as well as for the optional registration of laypersons who are naturopaths.