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 […]
Section 5-306 – Issuance of License
(a) If an applicant qualifies for a license under this subtitle, the Board shall send the applicant a notice that specifies that: (1) The applicant has qualified for a license; and (2) On receipt of the license fee set by the Board, the Board will issue a license to the applicant. (b) On payment of the license fee, the […]
Section 5-307 – Authority of License
A license authorizes the licensee to practice dietetics while the license is effective.
Section 5-102 – Purpose of Title
The purpose of this title is to protect the lives and health of the people of this State by: (1) Setting standards for the practice of dietetics; and (2) Limiting the use of the title “licensed dietitian-nutritionist” to individuals who meet those standards.
Section 5-103 – Certain Rights Not Limited by Title
(a) This title does not limit the right of an individual to practice a health occupation that the individual is authorized to practice under this article. (b) This title does not limit the right of an individual or group to provide services and information related to nonmedical nutrition while: (1) Employed by or operating a health, weight loss, […]
Section 5-201 – State Board of Dietetic Practice
There is a State Board of Dietetic Practice in the Department.
Section 5-202 – Members; Terms
(a) (1) The Board consists of nine members. (2) Of the nine Board members: (i) Seven shall be dietitian-nutritionists licensed on or after July 1, 2004 to practice dietetics in Maryland, including: 1. One member who is engaged primarily in clinical dietetic practice; 2. One member who is engaged primarily in community or public health dietetic practice; 3. One member who is […]
Section 5-203 – Officers
(a) From among its members, the Board annually shall elect a chairman, a vice chairman, and a secretary. (b) The Board shall determine: (1) The manner of election of officers; and (2) The duties of each officer.
Section 5-204 – Quorum; Meetings; Compensation; Staff
(a) A majority of the members then serving on the Board is a quorum. (b) The Board shall determine the times and places of its meetings. (c) A member of the Board: (1) Is entitled to compensation in accordance with the budget of the Board; and (2) Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses at a rate determined by the Board. […]
Section 5-205 – Powers and Duties
(a) In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Board may: (1) Adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle; (2) Sue to enforce any provision of this subtitle by injunction; and (3) Issue subpoenas, summon witnesses, administer oaths, take affidavits, and take testimony about matters that relate to the jurisdiction of the […]