§9901. Declaration of purpose In order to recognize the professional qualifications of dietitians and dietetic technicians and to assure the availability to the public of information regarding those who hold themselves out to be dietitians and dietetic technicians, it is the purpose of this chapter to provide for the licensing of qualified dietitians and dietetic […]
§9902. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1985, c. 389, §28 (NEW).] 1. Board. “Board” means the Board of Licensing of Dietetic Practice established under this chapter. [PL 1987, c. 313, §2 (AMD).] 2. Commissioner. “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of […]
§9903. Board of Licensing of Dietetic Practice; establishment; compensation 1. Establishment and membership. There is established, within the department, the Board of Licensing of Dietetic Practice. The board consists of 5 members appointed by the Governor, including 2 public members as defined in Title 5, section 12004‑A. Other than these public members, the persons appointed […]
§9904. Board of Licensing of Dietetic Practice; powers and duties 1. Powers. The board shall administer and enforce this chapter. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Y, §2 (AMD).] 2. Rules. The board may adopt, in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act, Title 5, chapter 375, rules relating to professional conduct to carry out […]
§9905. Board of Licensing of Dietetic Practice; administrative provisions (REPEALED) SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 389, §28 (NEW). PL 1985, c. 785, §B146 (AMD). PL 1987, c. 313, §4 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 397, §99 (RP).
§9906. Licensing 1. Licensing required. A person may not practice dietetics or claim to be a dietitian or a dietetic technician unless that person is licensed in accordance with this chapter. [PL 1995, c. 402, Pt. A, §31 (AMD).] 2. Individual licensing. Only an individual may be licensed under this chapter. [PL 1987, […]
§9907-A. Licensure by endorsement Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the board, in accordance with Title 10, section 8003‑H and any applicable rules adopted pursuant to that section, shall establish a process to issue a license by endorsement for each license authorized under this chapter that the board determines is appropriate for […]
§9907. Qualifications 1. Dietitian’s licensing. An applicant for licensing as a dietitian must file a written application showing to the satisfaction of the board that the applicant meets the following requirements. A. The applicant must exhibit trustworthiness and competency. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Y, §4 (AMD).] B. An applicant must present evidence […]
§9908. Issuance of license The board shall issue a license to any person who meets the requirements of this chapter upon payment of the fee as set under section 9911. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Y, §5 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 389, §28 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 313, §5 (AMD). PL 2007, […]
§9909. Term of license 1. Renewal. A license expires annually on September 30th or such other time as the commissioner may designate. Licenses may be renewed up to 90 days after the date of expiration upon payment of a late fee together with the additional late fee and renewal fee as set under section […]
§9910. Denial or refusal to renew license; disciplinary action The board may deny a license, refuse to renew a license or impose the disciplinary sanctions authorized by Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A for any of the reasons enumerated in Title 10, section 8003, subsection 5‑A, paragraph A. [PL 2007, c. 402, Pt. Y, […]
§9911. Fees The Director of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation may establish by rule fees for purposes authorized under this chapter in amounts that are reasonable and necessary for their respective purposes, except that the fee for any one purpose may not exceed $200. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical […]
§9912. Reciprocity The board may, in its discretion, grant a license under this chapter to an individual licensed in another state if it determines that the requirements or standards for licensure in that state are equivalent to, or greater than, those established by this chapter. The board may not require an individual licensed in another […]
§9913. Equivalent requirements The board shall adopt rules, as it determines necessary and appropriate, to indicate what requirements will be considered the equivalent of the specific education, experience and examination required by section 9907. [PL 1987, c. 313, §9 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 313, §9 (NEW).
§9914. Temporary license The board shall adopt rules establishing requirements for a temporary license within the scope of this chapter. [PL 1987, c. 313, §9 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1987, c. 313, §9 (NEW).
§9915. Persons and practices exempt Nothing in this chapter prevents the activities of: [PL 1987, c. 313, §9 (NEW).] 1. Licensed persons. Any person licensed or registered in this State under any other law from engaging in the profession or occupation for which that person is licensed or registered; [PL 1995, c. 402, […]
§9916. Telehealth services 1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. “Asynchronous encounter” means an interaction between an individual and a person licensed under this chapter through a system that has the ability to store digital information, including, but not limited to, […]
