Wyo. Code R. 043-0001-1
Dietetics Licensing Board
Chapter 1: General Provisions
Effective Date: 04/21/2016 to 06/27/2019
Rule Type: Superceded Rules & Regulations
Reference Number: 043.0001.1.04212016
Section 1. Authority. The Board is authorized under the Act and the WAPA to promulgate rules and regulations related to the licensure and discipline of dietitians and regulation of the practice of dietetics in Wyoming.
Section 2. Statement of Purpose. These Board rules are adopted to implement the Board's authority to establish administrative procedures.
Section 3. Definitions.
(a) "Act" means the Dietetics Licensure Act, W.S. § 33-47-101 through -110. (b) "AND" means the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics which was formerly known as the American Dietetic Association. (c) "ARC" means Application Review Committee. (d) "Board Rules" means the administrative rules and regulations promulgated by the Board. (e) "CADE" means the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education. (f) "CDR" means the Commission on Dietetic Registration. (g) "CPE" means continuing professional education. (h) "DC" means Disciplinary Committee which may be comprised of at least one (1) Board member or the Executive Director. (j) "RD" or "RDN" means a Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credentialed by the CDR. (k) "WAPA" means the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act, W.S. § 16-3-101 through -115. (l) "Weight control services" consist of providing general non-medical nutrition instruction and guidance.
Section 4. Board Office. The Board Office shall be located at 2001 Capitol Avenue, Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Section 5. Board Meetings. The Board shall meet in accordance with a resolution passed by the Board.
Section 6. Reference by Incorporation.
(a) For any rule incorporated by reference in these Board Rules:
(i) The Board has determined that incorporation of the full text in these rules would be cumbersome or inefficient given the length or nature of the rules;
(ii) The incorporation by reference does not include any later amendments or editions of the incorporated matter beyond the applicable date identified in subsection (b) of this section; and
(iii) The incorporated rule is maintained at Board Office and is available for public inspection and copying at cost at the same location.
(b) Each rule incorporated by reference is further identified as follows:
(i) Reference in Chapter 9, Section 10 is Chapter 2 - Uniform Rules for Contested Case Practice and Procedure, adopted by the Office of Administrative Hearings and effective on October 17, 2014, found at: http://soswy.state.wy.us/Rules/RULES/9644.pdf.
(ii) Reference in Chapter 7, Section 3(a) is Code of Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics, adopted by AND/CDR and effective on June 2, 2009, found at: http://www.eatrightpro.org/~/media/eatrightpro%20files/career/code%20of%20ethics/coe.ashx.
(a) If a member of public requests an electronic or hard copy of public records, then that individual shall pay a fee. Such fee shall include cost of administrative time and producing a copy of the public record.
(b) Public records inspection shall take place under the following conditions:
(i) An appointment shall be made to review the records between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays, at the Board Office,
(ii) Records inspection shall take place in the presence of Board staff, and
(iii) A member of the public may request copies upon payment of a fee.
Each applicant and licensee shall notify the Board in writing of any change to their legal name, home address, business address, e-mail address, or telephone number within thirty (30) days of the change.
Any person requesting a roster of licensees shall submit a completed request form and payment of a fee.
Any person requesting a duplicate pocket card and wall certificate shall submit a completed request form and payment of a fee.
Any person requesting verification of their license shall submit a completed request form and payment of a fee.