65-5901 Citation of act.
65-5901. Citation of act. This act shall be known and may be cited as the dietitians licensing act. History: L. 1988, ch. 228, § 1; July 1.
65-5902 Definitions.
65-5902. Definitions. For the purposes of this act: (a) “Secretary” means the secretary for aging and disability services. (b) “Department” means the Kansas department for aging and disability services. (c) “Licensed dietitian” means a person licensed under this act. (d) “Dietetics practice” means the integration and application of principles derived from the sciences of nutrition, […]
65-5903 Persons authorized to practice dietetics or make certain representations limited; violations misdemeanor; action to enjoin violation authorized.
65-5903. Persons authorized to practice dietetics or make certain representations limited; violations misdemeanor; action to enjoin violation authorized. (a) Beginning one year after the date the rules and regulations first adopted under this act become effective, only a person licensed or otherwise authorized to practice under this act shall practice dietetics. Only a person licensed […]
65-5904 Rules and regulations for implementation of act.
65-5904. Rules and regulations for implementation of act. The secretary may adopt rules and regulations necessary for the implementation of this act including, but not limited to, setting standards for approval of courses of study under this act, setting standards for approval of planned, continuous programs of dietetic experience and establishing procedures for the examination […]
65-5905 Contracts to obtain information about courses of study authorized.
65-5905. Contracts to obtain information about courses of study authorized. The secretary may contract with investigative agencies, commissions or consultants to assist the secretary in obtaining information about courses of study to be approved by the secretary under K.S.A. 65-5906. History: L. 1988, ch. 228, § 5; July 1.
65-5906 Requirements for licensure; licenses issued for two years.
65-5906. Requirements for licensure; licenses issued for two years. (a) No person shall be granted a license as a dietitian unless such person has: (1) Filed an application and paid the required application fee; (2) received a baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate degree with a major course of study in human nutrition, food and nutrition, dietetics or […]
65-5907 Temporary license; requirements; expiration; renewal.
65-5907. Temporary license; requirements; expiration; renewal. (a) A temporary license to practice as a dietitian may be issued by the secretary upon the filing of an application, payment of the required application fee and submission of evidence of successful completion of the education requirements for licensure under this act. (b) The temporary license shall expire […]
65-5908 Waiver of requirements; when authorized.
65-5908. Waiver of requirements; when authorized. For one year beginning on the date the rules and regulations first adopted under this act become effective, the secretary shall waive the examination requirement and grant a license to a person who pays the renewal fee and who: (a) Meets the educational requirements set forth by this act […]
65-5909 Renewal of license; requirements; procedure; reinstatement of lapsed license.
65-5909. Renewal of license; requirements; procedure; reinstatement of lapsed license. (a) Licenses may be renewed upon payment of the required renewal fee and successful completion of not more than 15 hours of continuing education during the licensure period as specified by the secretary by rules and regulations. (b) At least 30 days before the expiration […]
65-5910 Licensure of person licensed in another state.
65-5910. Licensure of person licensed in another state. The secretary may license, without examination, any person who is duly licensed in another state if the standards for licensure in such other state are not less than the standards for licensure under this act. History: L. 1988, ch. 228, § 10; July 1.
65-5911 Denial, refusal to renew, suspension or revocation of license; grounds; procedure; reinstatement.
65-5911. Denial, refusal to renew, suspension or revocation of license; grounds; procedure; reinstatement. (a) The secretary may deny, refuse to renew, suspend or revoke a license where the licensee or applicant: (1) Has obtained, or attempted to obtain, a license by means of fraud, misrepresentation or concealment of material facts; (2) has been guilty of […]
65-5912 Construction of act; exemptions.
65-5912. Construction of act; exemptions. (a) Nothing in this act shall be construed to require any insurer or other entity regulated under chapter 40 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated or any other law of this state to provide coverage for or indemnify for the services provided by a person licensed under this act. (b) So […]
65-5913 Fees.
65-5913. Fees. The secretary shall fix by rules and regulations fees for applications for and renewal of licenses, temporary licenses, examination fees, late renewal fees, reinstatement and sponsorship fees under this act. Such fees shall be fixed in an amount to cover the costs of administering the provisions of this act. No fee shall be […]