Code of Alabama - Title 34: Professions and Businesses - Section 34-34A-15 - Violations

Section 34-34A-15 - Violations.

(a) It shall be a misdemeanor for any person to:

(1) Sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish any license or aid or abet therein.

(2) Practice dietetics/nutrition or use the title dietitian/nutritionist under cover of any license illegally or fraudulently obtained or unlawfully issued.

(3) Practice dietetics/nutrition or use the title dietitian/nutritionist or use in connection with his/her name any designation tending to imply that he/she is a dietitian/nutritionist unless duly licensed so to practice under the provisions of this chapter.

(4) Practice dietetics/nutrition or use the title dietitian/nutritionist or use in connection with his/her name any designation tending to imply that he/she is a dietitian/nutritionist during the time his/her license issued under provisions of this chapter shall be expired, suspended, or revoked.

(5) Otherwise violate any provisions of this chapter.

(b) Such misdemeanor shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $500 or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 30 days or by both such fine and imprisonment.

(Acts 1989, No. 89-866, p. 1733, §15.)

Last modified: May 3, 2021