§ 3801. Statement of purpose. The intent of this chapter is to establish minimum standards of education, experience and examination for professional dietitians/nutritionists so that the public can readily identify those who meet these minimum standards. It is also the intent of this chapter to provide a licensure process for professional dietitians/nutritionists, a scope of […]
§ 3803. Board of Dietetics/Nutrition; appointment; composition; qualifications; term of office; suspension or removal; compensation. (a) Appointment. — The Board of Dietetics/Nutrition shall consist of 5 members who are residents of this State and shall be appointed by the Governor. Members shall be appointed so that the terms of 3 members shall expire 2 years […]
§ 3804. Officers; meetings; quorum. (a) The Board shall elect annually from its membership a chair, vice-chair and secretary. (b) The Board shall hold a regularly scheduled business meeting at least once each quarter and at such other times as the chair deems necessary or at the request of a majority of Board members. (c) […]
§ 3805. Powers and duties. The Board of Dietetics/Nutrition shall have the authority to: (1) Formulate rules and regulations with appropriate notice to those affected; all rules and regulations shall be promulgated in accordance with the procedures specified in the Administrative Procedures Act, Chapter 101 of Title 29. Each rule or regulation shall implement or […]
§ 3806. Qualifications of applicants [Effective Jan. 1, 2023]. (a) An applicant who is applying for licensure under this chapter shall have the following qualifications: (1) A minimum of a baccalaureate degree from a United States (U.S.) regionally accredited college or university. Applicants who have obtained their education outside the U.S. and its territories must […]
§ 3806. Qualifications of applicants [Effective until Jan. 1, 2023]. (a) An applicant who is applying for licensure under this chapter shall have the following qualifications: (1) A minimum of a baccalaureate degree from a United States (U.S.) regionally accredited college or university. Applicants who have obtained their education outside the U.S. and its territories […]
§ 3807. Reciprocity. Reciprocity will be provided for registered, certified or licensed dietitians or registered, certified or licensed nutritionists from other states provided that the standards for registration, certification and/or licensure in that state are reasonably equivalent to those set forth in § 3806 of this title. Reciprocity applicants must follow the rules and regulations […]
§ 3808. Continuing education. In order to maintain eligibility for licensure, renewal applicants must submit proof of continuing education. Thirty hours of continuing education are required during the 2-year licensure period. Continuing education hours must meet the requirements of the American Dietetic Association to be valid. 69 Del. Laws, c. 306, § 1; 76 Del. […]
§ 3809. Issuance and renewal of licenses; fees. (a) The amount charged for each fee imposed under this chapter shall approximate and reasonably reflect all costs necessary to defray the expenses of the Board and the proportional expenses incurred by the Division of Professional Regulation in its services on behalf of the Board. There shall […]
§ 3810. Licensure required. No person shall represent oneself or engage in the practice of dietetics and nutrition therapy as a Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in this State or use the title “Licensed Dietitian,” “Licensed Nutritionist,” “Nutritionist,” “Dietitian,” use the letters “L.D.N.”, or any combination of above terms and/or abbreviations unless such a person is licensed under […]
§ 3811. Grounds for discipline/sanctions/penalties of unlicensed practice. (a) The following conditions and actions of an applicant or L.D.N. may result in disciplinary action as set forth in subsection (b) of this section if, after a hearing, the Board finds that an applicant or L.D.N.: (1) Has employed or knowingly cooperated in fraud or material […]
§ 3812. Administrative procedures. All procedures under this chapter shall be governed by the Delaware Administrative Procedures Act, Chapter 101 of Title 29. 69 Del. Laws, c. 306, § 1; 76 Del. Laws, c. 49, § 1;
