Bill No.: SF0093 Drafter: JWL
LSO No.: 11LSO-0235 Effective Date: 7/1/2011
Section (b): 3/3/2011
Enrolled Act No.: SEA0074
Chapter No.: 139
Prime Sponsor: Senator Martin
Catch Title: Dietetics licensure.
Subject: Enacts the Dietetics Licensure Act
Summary/Major Elements:
• This act:
o Establishes the Dietetics Licensing Board to regulate the practice of dietetics;
o Provides criteria for the issuance of a dietetics license, including specified education and professional certification requirements;
o Identifies grounds for discipline of a licensed dietitian by the board, to include suspension, revocation or conditioning of a license;
o Requires the board to adopt rules to implement the dietetics licensing act, which may include continuing education requirements;
o Provides for injunctive relief to enjoin violation of the act.
Comments:
- The act is effective July 1, 2011, except the establishment of the Board and rulemaking authority is effective immediately.