Dietetics Licensing Board

Dietetics Licensing Board

Chapter 1: General Provisions

Effective Date: 03/01/2012 to 06/29/2012

Rule Type: Expired Emergency Rules & Regulations

Reference Number: 043.0001.1.03012012

CHAPTER 1

GENERAL PROVISIONS

“Emergency rules are no longer in effect 120 days after filing with the Secretary of State.”

Section 1. Rules of the Dietetics Licensing Board hereinafter referred to as the Board.

Section 2. Statutory Authority. The Dietetics Licensing Board was created by W.S. 33-47-101 through 33-47-110, herein after referred to as the Act.

Section 3. Severability. If any provisions of these regulations or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or application of these regulations which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of these regulations are declared to be severable.

Section 4. Purpose of These Rules. The purpose of these rules shall be to develop procedures and establish requirements for:

1. (a) Election of officers, establishment of Board organization, and codification of rules and procedures for Board meetings and subcommittee meetings;
2. (b) Standards and qualifications requisite in the issuance of licenses and permits;
3. (c) Evaluation of qualifications of individuals applying for licensure or temporary permits;
4. (d) Issuance of licenses and permits, and renewal of licenses to qualified persons;
5. (e) Setting fees necessary for the administration of the Act;
6. (f) Establishing criteria for actions against licensees and temporary permit holders, and others including, but not limited, to:
7. (i) Investigation and conduct of hearings on complaints of violations of the Act;
8. (ii) Proceedings to enjoin, restrain or bring suit against persons violating the Act;

(iii) Revocation, suspension, reprimand, probation, denial, or refusal to renew licenses; and,

(g) Codification of a canon of ethics.

Section 5. Terms Defined by Statute. Terms defined in W.S. 33-47-101 through 33-47-110 shall have the same meanings when used in these regulations unless the context or subject matter clearly requires a different interpretation.

Section 6. Terms Defined Herein. As used in these regulations, the following terms shall have the following meanings unless the context or subject matter clearly requires a different interpretation.

(a) “The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics”- formerly known as the American Dietetic Association (ADA). (b) “CADE” means the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education. (c) “CDR” means the Commission on Dietetic Registration. (d) “RD” means a Registered Dietitian credentialed by the CDR. (e) “Weight control services” consist of providing general non-medical nutrition instruction and guidance.