SCS SB 384 -- DIETITIANS

SPONSOR:  House (Johnson, 90)

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Committee
on Professional Registration and Licensing by a vote of 14 to 0.

This substitute allows the State Committee of Dietitians to
refuse to issue or renew certificates of registration and to
file complaints with the Administrative Hearing Commission
against licensees for the following reasons:  use or possession
of controlled substances or alcohol abuse; being found guilty in
a criminal prosecution for any offense related to the
qualifications, functions, and duties of their profession; the
use of fraud or deception in securing a certificate to practice
or obtaining permission to sit for a licensure exam; obtaining
or attempting to obtain compensation through fraud;
incompetency, misconduct, misrepresentation, or gross
negligence; violation of rules adopted by the board; and
unethical conduct.  Terms of suspension, revocation, and renewal
are provided in the substitute.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that the bill revises provisions
regarding the discipline of dietitians.

Testifying for the bill was Senator House.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Bob Dominique, Legislative Analyst

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated November 26, 2001 at 11:47 am