Section 34-34A-1 – Short Title.
Section 34-34A-1 Short title. This chapter shall be known as the “Dietetics/Nutrition Practice Act.” (Acts 1989, No. 89-866, p. 1733, §1.)
Section 34-34A-1 Short title. This chapter shall be known as the “Dietetics/Nutrition Practice Act.” (Acts 1989, No. 89-866, p. 1733, §1.)
Section 34-34A-10 Exceptions. This chapter does not prevent or restrict the practice, services, or activities of: (1) A dietetic technician, from engaging in the practice of dietetics/nutrition under the supervision of a licensed dietitian/nutritionist provided such activities are related to employment. (2) A student enrolled in an approved educational program in dietetics/nutrition from engaging in […]
Section 34-34A-11 Reciprocity. Reciprocity shall be provided for licensed dietitians/nutritionists from other states provided that the standards for licensing in that state are not less than those provided for in this chapter as determined by the board. (Acts 1989, No. 89-866, p. 1733, §11.)
Section 34-34A-12 Waiver of examination requirements. For one year beginning on May 17, 1989, the board shall waive the examination requirement and grant a license to any person who: (1) Is registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, or (2) Has received a baccalaureate or post baccalaureate degree with a major in dietetics/nutrition or equivalent […]
Section 34-34A-13 Expiration of license; renewal. (a) Any license issued under this chapter expires two years after it is issued unless renewed in the manner prescribed by the board. (b) An applicant for renewal of a license must have satisfactorily maintained continuing education requirements through the Commission on Dietetic Registration or as specified and approved […]
Section 34-34A-14 License denial, revocation, etc.; hearing procedures, reinstatement. (a) The board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license, suspend a license, or revoke a license, or it may reprimand, censure, or otherwise discipline a person practicing dietetics/nutrition or offering to practice dietetics/nutrition in accordance with the provisions of this section upon decision […]
Section 34-34A-15 Violations. (a) It shall be a misdemeanor for any person to: (1) Sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish any license or aid or abet therein. (2) Practice dietetics/nutrition or use the title dietitian/nutritionist under cover of any license illegally or fraudulently obtained or unlawfully issued. (3) Practice dietetics/nutrition or use the title dietitian/nutritionist […]
Section 34-34A-2 Purpose. It is the purpose of this chapter to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public by providing for the licensing and regulation of persons engaged in the practice of dietetics and nutrition. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to hospitals doing business in Alabama as defined by Section […]
Section 34-34A-3 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings herein ascribed to them unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) BOARD. Board of Examiners for Dietetics/Nutrition Practice. (2) COMMISSION ON DIETETIC REGISTRATION (CDR). Commission on Dietetic Registration that is a member of the National Commission for Health Certifying […]
Section 34-34A-4 Dietetic practice. Dietetics/nutrition is the integration and application of principles derived from the sciences of nutrition, biochemistry, physiology, food, management, and behavioral and social sciences to achieve and maintain people’s health. The primary function of dietetic practice is the provision of nutrition care services which shall include: (1) Assessing the nutritional needs of […]
Section 34-34A-5 Persons authorized to practice. Only a person licensed or otherwise authorized to practice under this chapter shall practice dietetics/nutrition or provide nutrition care services or use the title “dietitian/nutritionist” or the words “dietitian” or “nutritionist” alone or in combination, or use the letters L.D., L.N., or any facsimile thereof, except as allowed by […]
Section 34-34A-6 Creation of board of examiners; members; qualifications of members; term of membership; duties of board. (a) The State Board of Examiners for Dietetics/Nutrition Practice is hereby created. (b) The board shall consist of three members. Two members of the board shall be dietitians/nutritionists licensed under this chapter. One member of the board shall […]
Section 34-34A-7 Qualification for license. To qualify as a licensed dietitian or nutritionist, an applicant must: (1) Be 19 years of age or older. (2) Submit evidence of good moral character and respectability. (3) File a written application on a form provided by the board. (4) Have satisfactorily completed appropriate academic requirements with a major […]
Section 34-34A-8 Special revenue trust fund. There is hereby established a separate special revenue trust fund in the State Treasury to be known as the Alabama State Board of Examiners for Dietetics/Nutrition Practice Fund. All receipts collected by the board under the provisions of this chapter are to be deposited in this fund and used […]
Section 34-34A-9 Temporary license; fee. (a) A temporary license to practice as a dietitian/nutritionist may be issued by the board upon the filing of an application and submission of evidence of successful completion of education requirements specified in Section 34-34A-7. (b) A temporary license shall expire one year from the date of issuance. (c) The […]