Section 34-34A-11 – Reciprocity.
Section 34-34A-11 Reciprocity. 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. (Acts 1989, No. 89-866, p. 1733, §11.)
Section 34-34A-12 – Waiver of Examination Requirements.
Section 34-34A-12 Waiver of examination requirements. 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 dietetics/nutrition or equivalent […]
Section 34-34A-13 – Expiration of License; Renewal.
Section 34-34A-13 Expiration of license; renewal. (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 Registration or as specified and approved […]
Section 34-34A-14 – License Denial, Revocation, etc.; Hearing Procedures, Reinstatement.
Section 34-34A-14 License denial, revocation, etc.; hearing procedures, reinstatement. (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 section upon decision […]
Section 34-34A-15 – Violations.
Section 34-34A-15 Violations. (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 issued. (3) Practice dietetics/nutrition or use the title dietitian/nutritionist […]
Section 34-34A-1 – Short Title.
Section 34-34A-1 Short title. This chapter shall be known as the “Dietetics/Nutrition Practice Act.” (Acts 1989, No. 89-866, p. 1733, §1.)
Section 34-34A-2 – Purpose.
Section 34-34A-2 Purpose. 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 Alabama as defined by Section […]
Section 34-34A-3 – Definitions.
Section 34-34A-3 Definitions. 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 Dietetic Registration that is a member of the National Commission for Health Certifying […]
Section 34-34A-4 – Dietetic Practice.
Section 34-34A-4 Dietetic practice. 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 provision of nutrition care services which shall include: (1) Assessing the nutritional needs of […]
Section 34-34A-5 – Persons Authorized to Practice.
Section 34-34A-5 Persons authorized to practice. 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., L.N., or any facsimile thereof, except as allowed by […]