Section 326-H:3 – Definitions.
326-H:3 Definitions. – In this chapter: I. " Board " means the board of licensed dietitians. II. " Commission on Dietetic Registration " means the national autonomous credentialing body. III. " Dietitian " means a person who is a food and nutrition professional who meets the minimum academic and professional requirements that have enabled […]
Section 326-H:4 – Exceptions.
326-H:4 Exceptions. – I. This chapter shall not apply to a dietitian who is: (a) Serving in the armed forces of the United States; (b) Engaged in a state or federally funded public health program; (c) Employed by the Veterans Administration, provided such dietetic activities are related to such service or employment; or (d) […]
Section 326-H:5 – License Required; License Title.
326-H:5 License Required; License Title. – I. No person shall practice or represent himself or herself as a dietitian in this state without first applying for and receiving a license from the board to practice as a licensed dietitian. II. Licensees shall use the title "licensed dietitian" and the recognized abbreviation "LD". Source. 2000, […]
Section 326-H:6 – Scope of Practice.
326-H:6 Scope of Practice. – Licensed dietitians shall be authorized to practice applications from food, nutrition, biochemistry, physiology, management, behavioral, and social sciences used in the treatment of illness, injury and other medical conditions, and the maintenance of human health. Source. 2000, 168:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2001.
Section 326-H:7 – Board of Licensed Dietitians; Removal; Expenses.
326-H:7 Board of Licensed Dietitians; Removal; Expenses. – I. There is established a board of licensed dietitians, consisting of 5 members. Initial appointments shall be made pursuant to RSA 326-H:8. Thereafter, the board shall be appointed by the governor with consent of the executive council and shall consist of 4 licensed dietitians and one […]
Section 326-H:8 – Initial Appointments; Meeting; Election of Initial Chairperson.
326-H:8 Initial Appointments; Meeting; Election of Initial Chairperson. – I. The initial appointments to the board shall be made by the governor with the consent of the executive council and shall serve initial terms as follows: 2 practicing dietitians who shall serve a term of one year; and 2 practicing dietitians and one public […]
Section 326-H:9 – Duties of the Board.
326-H:9 Duties of the Board. – The board shall: I. Conduct meetings as required. II. Select a chairperson and officers from the members of the board. III. Maintain a true record of the board’s official acts through the office of professional licensure and certification and in accordance with the retention policy established by the […]
Section 326-H:10 – Rulemaking.
326-H:10 Rulemaking. – The board shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to: I. The eligibility requirements for licensure or temporary licensure to practice as a licensed dietitian in this state. II. The renewal, suspension, revocation, and reinstatement of licenses. III. [Repealed.] IV. Educational qualifications for licensure. V. [Repealed.] VI. Continuing education requirements. […]
Section 326-H:11 – Immunity From Civil Action.
326-H:11 Immunity From Civil Action. – No civil action shall be maintained against the board or any member of the board or its agents or employees, against any organization or its members, or against any other person for or by reason of any statement, report, communication, or testimony to the board or determination by […]
Section 326-H:1 – Short Title.
326-H:1 Short Title. – This chapter may be cited as the "Dietitians Licensure Act." Source. 2000, 168:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2001.