Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 5-301
License requirements
Effective Oct 1, 2006Added 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.State of Maryland
- (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.
(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.
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.