HB 955 -- Dietitians

Sponsor:  Portwood

This bill modifies certain provisions relating to the licensing
of dietitians.  The bill:

(1)  Establishes the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics
Education of the American Dietetic Association as the accrediting
body for persons wishing to become licensed dietitians in this
state;

(2)  Creates definitions for "dietetic practice," "dietitian,"
"licensed dietitian," "medical nutrition therapy," and
"registered dietitian";

(3)  Places the State Committee of Dietitians within the Division
of Professional Registration;

(4)  Authorizes the committee to assist the division in carrying
out the provisions of the Dietitians Practice Act;

(5)  Requires the committee to approve the licensing examination;

(6)  Prohibits persons from using the title or holding themselves
out as licensed dietitians unless duly licensed by the committee;

(7)  Exempts from licensure certain persons that do not hold
themselves out as being licensed dietitians; and

(8)  Contains provisions regarding lapsed and inactive licenses.

The bill contains penalty provisions.

Missouri House of Representatives
92nd General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 23, 2004 at 11:14 am