§ 43-11A-1. Short Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Dietetics Practice Act.” History. Code 1981, § 43-11A-1 , enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1377, § 1; Ga. L. 1994, p. 971, § 1.
§ 43-11A-10. Provisional Permits
A provisional permit to practice as a provisionally licensed dietitian under the supervision of a dietitian may be issued by the board upon the filing of an application with appropriate fees and submission of evidence of successful completion of a substantial portion of the requirements for licensure as provided by Code Section 43-11A-9, at the […]
§ 43-11A-11. Power of Board to Require Applications Be Made Under Oath
The board may require that all applications be made under oath. History. Code 1981, § 43-11A-11 , enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1377, § 1; Ga. L. 1994, p. 971, § 1.
§ 43-11A-12. Notification of Applicants of Acceptance or Rejection
After evaluation of an application and other evidence submitted, the board shall notify each applicant that the application and evidence submitted are satisfactory and accepted or unsatisfactory and rejected. If rejected, the notice shall state the reasons for the rejection. History. Code 1981, § 43-11A-12 , enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1377, § 1; […]
§ 43-11A-13. Examinations
Examinations to determine competence shall be administered to qualified applicants at least twice each calendar year. The examinations may be administered by a national testing service. The board shall prescribe or develop the examinations which may include an examination given by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association or any other examination […]
§ 43-11A-14. Surrender of License on Demand; Display Requirement; Notice of Change of Address; Renewal; Inactive Status
A license issued by the board is the property of the board and must be surrendered on demand. The licensee shall display the license certificate in an appropriate and public manner. The licensee shall inform the board of any change of address. The license shall be renewed biennially if the licensee is not in violation […]
§ 43-11A-15. Refusal, Suspension, or Revocation of License; Other Disciplinary Actions
The board may refuse to grant or renew a license to an applicant; administer a public or private reprimand, but a private reprimand shall not be disclosed to any person except the licensee; suspend any licensee for a definite period or for an indefinite period in connection with any condition which may be attached to […]
§ 43-11A-16. License Requirement; Registered Dieticians
Only a person licensed or otherwise authorized to practice under this chapter shall be engaged in dietetic practice or use the title “dietitian” or use the letters “LD” or any facsimile thereof or represent himself or herself to the public as a dietitian. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Code section, a person duly registered […]
§ 43-11A-17. Applicability of “Georgia Administrative Procedure act.”
Proceedings under this chapter shall be governed by Chapter 13 of Title 50, the “Georgia Administrative Procedure Act.” History. Code 1981, § 43-11A-17 , enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1377, § 1; Ga. L. 1994, p. 971, § 1.
§ 43-11A-18. Exceptions
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to affect or prevent: A student enrolled in an approved academic program in dietetics from engaging in the practice of dietetics under the supervision of a dietitian; or a dietetic technician, certified dietary manager, or dietetic aide in a health care facility from providing nutrition services under the […]
§ 43-11A-19. Eligibility of Nutritionists for License
A person who does not meet the requirements for licensure under this chapter but who has been employed as a nutritionist under the state or a county merit system for at least five years prior to July 1, 1993, and who makes application for licensure as a dietitian prior to July 1, 1995, may be […]
§ 43-11A-2. Purpose of Chapter
The General Assembly acknowledges that the application of scientific knowledge relating to nutrition is important in the treatment of disease and in the attainment and maintenance of health; and acknowledges further that the rendering of sound dietetic or nutrition services in hospitals, nursing homes, school districts, health departments, private practice and consultation, and in other […]
§ 43-11A-3. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Advertise” means, but is not limited to, the issuing of or causing to be distributed any card, sign, or other device or the causing or permitting any sign or marking on or in any building or structure or in any newspaper, magazine, or directory or announcement on radio […]
§ 43-11A-4. Creation of Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians
There is created the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians. The board shall consist of seven members as follows: Six members shall be dietitians with at least one member from each of the following areas of dietetic practice: clinical dietetics; community or public health dietetics; an educator on the faculty of a college or […]
§ 43-11A-5. Qualifications, Appointment, and Removal of Board Members
Professional members of the board shall: Be citizens of the United States and residents of this state; Have engaged in the dietetic practice for compensation for not less than five years; and Be licensed under this chapter. Consumer members of the board shall be appointed by the Governor from the public at large, shall be […]
§ 43-11A-6. Election of Officers; Meetings of Board
The board shall meet annually and shall elect from its members a chairperson, vice chairperson, and any other officers as deemed necessary who shall hold office according to the rules adopted by the board. In addition to its annual meeting, the board shall hold at least two other meetings each year as provided by the […]
§ 43-11A-7. Powers of Board
This board shall have the power to: Enforce the provisions of this chapter, and it shall be granted all of the necessary duties, powers, and authority to carry out this responsibility; Draft, adopt, amend, repeal, and enforce such rules as it deems necessary for the administration and enforcement of this chapter in the protection of […]
§ 43-11A-8. Grant of License Without Examination
The board may grant, upon application and payment of proper fees, a license without examination to a person who, at the time of application, either: Holds a valid license as a licensed dietitian issued by another state, political territory, or jurisdiction acceptable to the board if, in the board’s opinion, the requirements for that license […]
§ 43-11A-9. Eligibility for License
Each applicant for a license as a dietitian shall be at least 18 years of age, shall have submitted a completed application upon a form and in such manner as the board prescribes, accompanied by applicable fees, and shall be in compliance with the following requirements: Receipt of a baccalaureate or higher degree from a […]