54-3501. PURPOSE. The legislature finds and declares that the provision of medical and therapeutic nutritional services affects the public health, safety, and welfare. The legislature further finds that it is in the public interest to aid in the provision of medical and therapeutic nutritional services of high quality to the people of Idaho. To aid […]
54-3502. DEFINITIONS. As used in this chapter: (1) "Academy of nutrition and dietetics" means the national organization that credentials dietetics professionals and accredits undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare dietetics professionals. (2) "Accreditation council for education in nutrition and dietetics" or "ACEND" means the accrediting organization of the academy of nutrition and dietetics that is […]
54-3502A. DIETETIC PRACTICE. (1) Dietetic practice focuses on food and nutrition and related services developed and provided by dietitians to protect the public, enhance the health and well-being of patients/clients, and deliver quality products, programs and services, and medical nutrition therapy. Dietitians practice across varied settings, including health care, business and industry, communities and public […]
54-3503. LICENSE REQUIRED. (1) It is unlawful for any person to assume or use the title or designation of "dietitian," "licensed dietitian (LD)," "registered dietitian (RD)," "registered dietitian nutritionist" (RDN), or any other combination of terms that include the title "dietitian," unless such person has been issued a license pursuant to this chapter and the […]
54-3504. DIETETIC LICENSURE BOARD CREATED — APPOINTMENT — TERMS. (1) A dietetic licensure board is hereby created and the members thereof shall be appointed by the Idaho state board of medicine within sixty (60) days following the effective date of this chapter. (2) The dietetic licensure board shall consist of four (4) members, three (3) […]
54-3505. BOARD OF MEDICINE AND DIETETIC LICENSURE BOARD — POWERS AND DUTIES — FUNDS. (1) The board of medicine shall administer, coordinate, and enforce the provisions of this chapter and, for that purpose, may hire such employees as may be necessary. The dietetic licensure board shall make recommendations to, and consult with, the board concerning […]
54-3506. REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AS A DIETITIAN. A person applying for a license shall file a written application provided by the board showing to the satisfaction of the board that such person meets the following requirements: (1) Has successfully completed the following academic and supervised practice requirements: (a) A minimum of a baccalaureate degree granted […]
54-3508. LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT. The licensure board may waive the examination, education, or experience requirements and grant a license by endorsement to any applicant who: (1) Presents proof of current registration by the commission on dietetic registration; (2) Presents proof of current licensure to engage in the practice of dietetics in another state or the […]
54-3509. LICENSE EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL. (1) A license issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to annual or biennial renewal and shall expire unless renewed in the manner prescribed by the rules of the licensure board, upon payment of a renewal fee. (2) The board shall establish the following fees relating to […]
54-3510. GROUNDS FOR DISCIPLINE. The board, in accordance with the requirements of chapter 52, title 67, Idaho Code, may, upon recommendation of the licensure board, refuse to issue a license or permit, refuse to renew a license or permit, or may suspend, restrict or revoke a license or permit, under such conditions as the board […]
54-3510A. DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS. If grounds for discipline are found to exist, the board of medicine, upon the recommendation of the licensure board, may issue an order to: (1) Revoke the dietitian’s license to practice dietetics; (2) Suspend or restrict the dietitian’s license to practice dietetics; and/or (3) Impose conditions or probation upon the dietitian’s license […]
54-3511. PENALTIES. (1) A person who violates any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor. (2) The representation to another person that a person is licensed pursuant to this chapter, when such representation is untrue, constitutes the using of a method, act, or practice which is declared to be unlawful […]
54-3512. INAPPLICABILITY OF CHAPTER. (1) This chapter shall not be construed to prevent any person from rendering advice, guidance or counsel regarding medical nutrition service, therapeutic nutrition care, nutritional assessments, nutrition therapy counseling, weight control services, or from providing nutrition information in connection with the marketing and distribution of a food product, dietary supplement, or […]
54-3513. SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this chapter are hereby declared to be severable, and if any provision of this chapter or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance is declared invalid for any reason, such declaration shall not affect the validity of remaining portions of this chapter. History: [54-3513, added 2017, ch. […]
