1. History and function. The 1985 legislative assembly passed legislation to license dietitians and nutritionists, codified as North Dakota Century Code chapter 43-44. This chapter requires the governor to appoint a state board of dietetic practice. It is the responsibility of the board to license dietitians and nutritionists.

2. Board membership. The board consists of five members appointed by the governor. Three members must be licensed registered dietitians, one other member must be a licensed nutritionist, and one member represents consumer interests. Each board member serves a term of three years. No member may serve more than two successive terms on the board.

3. Officers. Officers are elected annually. The board may hire an executive secretary and other employees as it deems necessary.

4. Inquiries. Inquiries regarding the board may be addressed to:

North Dakota Board of Dietetic Practice 603 Foster Avenue NW Cooperstown, ND 58425

Email: ndbodp@gmail.com Phone: 701-253-0700 Fax: 888-681-2813

History: Effective December 1, 1986; amended effective October 1, 1993; July 1, 2009; April 1, 2013; July 1, 2022.

General Authority: NDCC 28-32-02.1

Law Implemented: NDCC 43-44-03