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§ 5-301. License requirements

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth Occupations

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Health Occupations (Refs & Annos)
Title 5. Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionists (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 3. Licensing (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 5-301
§ 5-301. License requirements
In general
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice dietetics in the State.
Exceptions
(b) 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.

Credits

Added as Health Occupations § 4.5-301 by Acts 1985, c. 773, § 1, eff. July 1, 1985. Amended by Acts 1986, c. 5, § 1, eff. July 1, 1986; Acts 1986, c. 703, § 1, eff. July 1, 1986. Renumbered as Health Occupations § 5-301 by Acts 1990, c. 6, § 11, eff. Feb. 16, 1990. Amended by Acts 2004, c. 439, § 1, eff. July 1, 2004; Acts 2006, c. 382, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2006.
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 5-301, MD HEALTH OCCUP § 5-301
Current with all legislation from the 2023 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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