Florida Statutes Part X - Dietetics And Nutrition Practice (Ss. 468.501-468.518)
- 468.501 - Short Title.
This part may be cited as the “Dietetics and Nutrition Practice Act.”History.—ss. 1, 20, ch. 88-236; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 1, ch. 96-367.
- 468.502 - Purpose And Intent.
The Legislature finds that the practice of dietetics and nutrition or nutrition counseling by unskilled and incompetent practitioners presents a danger to the public health...
- 468.503 - Definitions.
As used in this part:(1) “Agency” means the Agency for Health Care Administration.(2) “Board” means the Board of Medicine.(3) “Commission” means the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing...
- 468.504 - License Required.
No person may engage for remuneration in dietetics and nutrition practice or nutrition counseling or hold himself or herself out as a practitioner of dietetics...
- 468.505 - Exemptions; Exceptions.
(1) Nothing in this part may be construed as prohibiting or restricting the practice, services, or activities of:(a) A person licensed in this state under chapter 457,...
- 468.506 - Dietetics And Nutrition Practice Council.
There is created the Dietetics and Nutrition Practice Council under the supervision of the board. The council shall consist of four persons licensed under this...
- 468.507 - Authority To Adopt Rules.
The board has authority to adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this part and chapter 456 conferring duties...
- 468.508 - Fees.
The board shall, by rule, establish fees to be paid for applications and examination, reexamination, licensing and renewal, licensure by endorsement, temporary permits, renewal, renewal...
- 468.509 - Dietitian/nutritionist; Requirements For Licensure.
(1) Any person desiring to be licensed as a dietitian/nutritionist shall apply to the agency to take the licensure examination.(2) The agency shall examine any applicant who...
- 468.51 - Nutrition Counselor; Renewal Of Licensure.
Any person previously certified as qualified by the board and holding a license to practice as a nutrition counselor in this state which was issued...
- 468.511 - Dietitian/nutritionist; Temporary Permit.
(1) A temporary permit to practice dietetics and nutrition may be issued by the board on the filing of an application, payment of a temporary permit...
- 468.512 - License To Be Displayed.
(1)(a) A licensed dietitian/nutritionist may use the words “dietitian,” “licensed dietitian,” “nutritionist,” or “licensed nutritionist,” in connection with the licensee’s name or place of business, to...
- 468.513 - Dietitian/nutritionist; Licensure By Endorsement.
(1) The agency shall issue a license to practice dietetics and nutrition by endorsement to any applicant who the board certifies as qualified, upon receipt of...
- 468.514 - Renewal Of License.
(1) The agency shall renew a license under this part upon receipt of the renewal application, fee, and proof of the successful completion of continuing education...
- 468.515 - Inactive Status.
(1) A license under this part which has become inactive may be reactivated pursuant to this section.(2) The agency shall reactivate a license under this part upon...
- 468.516 - Practice Requirements.
(1)(a) A licensee under this part shall not implement a dietary plan for a condition for which the patient is under the active care of a...
- 468.517 - Prohibitions; Penalties.
(1) A person may not knowingly:(a) Engage in dietetics and nutrition practice or nutrition counseling for remuneration unless the person is licensed under this part;(b) Use the name...
- 468.518 - Grounds For Disciplinary Action.
(1) The following acts constitute grounds for denial of a license or disciplinary action, as specified in s. 456.072(2):(a) Violating any provision of this part, any board...
Last modified: September 23, 2016