Title 34 — Title 34

This chapter shall be known as the “Dietetics/Nutrition Practice Act.” History: (Acts 1989, No. 89-866, p. 1733, §1.)

This chapter does not prevent or restrict the practice, services, or activities of: (1) A dietetic technician, from engaging in the practice of dietetics/nutrition under the supervision of a licensed dietitian/nutritionist provided such activities are related to employment. (2) A…

Reciprocity shall be provided for licensed dietitians/nutritionists from other states provided that the standards for licensing in that state are not less than those provided for in this chapter as determined by the board. History: (Acts 1989, No. 89-866, p. 1733, §11.)

For one year beginning on May 17, 1989, the board shall waive the examination requirement and grant a license to any person who: (1) Is registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, or (2) Has received a baccalaureate or post baccalaureate degree with a major in dietet…

(a) Any license issued under this chapter expires two years after it is issued unless renewed in the manner prescribed by the board. (b) An applicant for renewal of a license must have satisfactorily maintained continuing education requirements through the Commission on Dietetic …

(a) The board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license, suspend a license, or revoke a license, or it may reprimand, censure, or otherwise discipline a person practicing dietetics/nutrition or offering to practice dietetics/nutrition in accordance with the provisions of this…

(a) It shall be a misdemeanor for any person to: (1) Sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish any license or aid or abet therein. (2) Practice dietetics/nutrition or use the title dietitian/nutritionist under cover of any license illegally or fraudulently obtained or unlawfully iss…

It is the purpose of this chapter to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public by providing for the licensing and regulation of persons engaged in the practice of dietetics and nutrition. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to hospitals doing business in Al…

For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings herein ascribed to them unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) BOARD. Board of Examiners for Dietetics/Nutrition Practice. (2) COMMISSION ON DIETETIC REGISTRATION (CDR). Commission on Diete…

Dietetics/nutrition is the integration and application of principles derived from the sciences of nutrition, biochemistry, physiology, food, management, and behavioral and social sciences to achieve and maintain people’s health. The primary function of dietetic practice is the pr…

Only a person licensed or otherwise authorized to practice under this chapter shall practice dietetics/nutrition or provide nutrition care services or use the title “dietitian/nutritionist” or the words “dietitian” or “nutritionist” alone or in combination, or use the letters L.D…

Term of Membership; Duties of Board. (a) The State Board of Examiners for Dietetics/Nutrition Practice is hereby created. (b) The board shall consist of three members. Two members of the board shall be dietitians/nutritionists licensed under this chapter. One member of the board …

To qualify as a licensed dietitian or nutritionist, an applicant must: (1) Be 19 years of age or older. (2) Submit evidence of good moral character and respectability. (3) File a written application on a form provided by the board. (4) Have satisfactorily completed appropriate ac…

There is hereby established a separate special revenue trust fund in the State Treasury to be known as the Alabama State Board of Examiners for Dietetics/Nutrition Practice Fund. All receipts collected by the board under the provisions of this chapter are to be deposited in this …

(a) A temporary license to practice as a dietitian/nutritionist may be issued by the board upon the filing of an application and submission of evidence of successful completion of education requirements specified in Section 34-34A-7. (b) A temporary license shall expire one year …