§ 5-301. Licenses  


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  •    (a) Required. -- Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice dietetics in the State.

    (b) Exceptions. -- The following individuals may practice dietetics without a license:

       (1) A student or trainee, working under the supervision of a licensed dietitian-nutritionist while fulfilling an experience requirement or pursuing a course of study to meet requirements for licensure, for a limited period of time as determined by the Board;

       (2) An individual employed by the United States government to practice dietetics, while practicing within the scope of that employment; and

       (3) An individual who aids in the practice of dietetics, if the individual works under the supervision of a licensed dietitian-nutritionist or licensed physician.


HISTORY: 1985, ch. 773; 1986, ch. 5, § 1; ch. 703; 1990, ch. 6, § 11; 2004, ch. 439; 2006, ch. 382.