Section 5-405 – Injunction; Procedure
(a) An action may be maintained in the name of the State or the Board to enjoin: (1) The unauthorized practice of dietetics; or (2) Conduct that is a ground for disciplinary action under § 5–311 of this title. (b) An action under this section may be brought by: (1) The Board, in its own name; (2) The Attorney General, in […]
Section 5-501 – Citation of Title
This title may be cited as the “Maryland Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionists Act”.
Section 5-502 – Termination of Title
Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation Act, this title and all regulations adopted under this title shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2025.
Section 5-302 – Qualifications of Licensees
(a) To qualify for a license, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section. (b) The applicant must be of good moral character. (c) The applicant must be at least 18 years old. (d) The applicant for licensure as a dietitian–nutritionist shall: (1) (i) 1. Have satisfactorily completed academic requirements for the field of dietetics as approved […]
Section 5-402 – Misrepresentation of Title
(a) Except as otherwise provided under this title, a person may not represent or imply to the public by use of the title “licensed dietitian-nutritionist”, by other title, by description of services, methods, or procedures that the person is authorized to practice dietetics in the State. (b) Unless authorized to practice dietetics under this title, a person […]
Section 5-303 – Applications; Applicants Licensed in Other States
(a) An applicant for a license shall: (1) Submit an application to the Board on the form that the Board requires; (2) Pay the application fee set by the Board; and (3) Provide proof of passing an examination approved by the Board. (b) In addition to any other requirements of this section, an applicant who is or has been licensed […]
Section 5-403 – Penalties for Violations
(a) A person who violates § 5–401 or § 5–402 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both. (b) A person who violates § 5–401 or § 5–402 of this subtitle is subject to a civil fine not […]
Section 5-304 – Passing Score for Examination
The Board shall determine the passing score for the examination approved.
Section 5-404 – Cease and Desist Orders or Injunction Authorized
The Board may issue a cease and desist order or obtain injunctive relief for a violation of any provision of § 5–401 or § 5–402 of this subtitle.
Section 5-305 – Waiver of Examination
(a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board may waive an examination requirement of this title for an individual who: (1) Is licensed to practice dietetics in another state or country; (2) Is registered to practice dietetics by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; or (3) Is certified by the Certification […]