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 […]

Section 5-206 – State Board of Dietetic Practice Fund — Establishment of Fees; Disposition of Funds

    (a)    There is a State Board of Dietetic Practice Fund.     (b)    (1)    The Board may set reasonable fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses.         (2)    The fees charged shall be set so as to approximate the cost of maintaining the Board.         (3)    Funds to cover the expenses of the Board members shall be generated by fees set under this […]

Section 5-207 – Immunity

    A person shall have immunity from the liability described under § 5–719 of the Courts Article for giving information to the Board or otherwise participating in its activities.