Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS
Part LXIX - Registered Dietitians/Nutritionists
Chapter 1 - Dietitians/Nutritionists
Section LXIX-113 - Issuance and Renewal of Licensure (Formerly section 111)

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code LXIX-113

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 3, March 20, 2024

A. The board recognizes two distinct types of licensure. Applicants may be issued a regular license or a provisional license based on compliance with requirements stated in the Louisiana Dietitian/Nutritionist Practice Act and described in these regulations. The board shall issue a license to any person who meets the requirements upon payment of the license fee prescribed.

B. Regular License

1. The board may issue a regular license to any dietitian/nutritionist who qualifies in accordance with the requirements of R.S. 37:3086(A), (B) or (C), and who practices in Louisiana, whether resident or nonresident, unless otherwise exempted as stated in R.S. 37:3093 of the Dietetic/Nutritionist Practice Act and these regulations. The board will send each applicant whose credentials have been approved a license.

C. Provisional License

1. A provisional license shall permit the holder to practice only under the direct supervision of a licensed dietitian/nutritionist. The board may issue a provisional license to any dietitian/nutritionist who meets the following requirements:
a. shall have earned a baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate degree granted by a U.S. regionally accredited college or university, or foreign equivalent, and meet minimum academic requirements accredited by ACEND;

b. the board may issue a provisional license to a person before he has taken the examination prescribed by the board;

c. a provisional license may be issued for a period not exceeding one year and may be renewed annually for a period not to exceed two consecutive years upon payment of an annual fee and presentation of evidence satisfactory to the board that applicant is meeting the supervision requirements and the continuing education requirement of at least 15 hours of continuing education per license year.

D. Supervision of Provisional Licensed Dietitian

1. The purpose of this Section is to set out the nature and scope of the supervision provided for provisional licensed dietitians/nutritionists.

2. To meet initial licensure and license renewal requirements, a provisionally licensed dietitian/nutritionist shall practice under the direct supervision of a licensed dietitian/nutritionist. Direct supervision is defined as a licensed dietitian/nutritionist providing sufficient guidance and direction to enable a provisional licensed dietitian/nutritionist to perform competently. The supervising licensee needs to be readily available in person or by telecommunications and will review the provisionally licensed dietitian/nutritionist's work quarterly and submit to the board annually on a form provided by the board a written report that the applicant is in the process of meeting the experience requirements in anticipation of taking the examination.

E. Upgrading a Provisional License

1. In order to upgrade to a regular license, the provisionally licensed dietitian/nutritionist shall submit to the board a written request, proof of successful completion of the registration examination administered by CDR or evidence of current registration with CDR, as well as the upgrade fee.

2. When the upgrade occurs, the licensee shall become subject to the renewal requirements for a regular licensed dietitian/nutritionist.

F. License Certificates

1. The board shall prepare and provide to each licensee a license certificate and license identification card.

2. Official license certificates shall be signed by the board chairman, vice-chairman, and secretary-treasurer and be affixed with the seal of the board.

3. Any license certificate and license identification card issued by the board remains the property of the board and must be surrendered to the board on demand.

4. The license certificate must be displayed in an appropriate and public manner as follows:
a. shall be displayed in the primary place of employment of the licensee; or

b. in the absence of a primary place of employment or when the licensee is employed at multiple locations, the licensee shall carry a current, board issued license identification card.

5. Neither the licensee nor anyone else shall display a photocopy of a license certificate or carry a photocopy of a license identification card in lieu of the original license certificate or license identification card.

6. Neither the licensee nor anyone else shall make any alteration on a license certificate or license identification card issued by the board.

7. The board shall replace a lost, damaged or destroyed license certificate or ID card upon receipt of a written request from the licensee and payment of the license replacement fee.

8. The board, upon receipt of a written request, shall reissue a license certificate and/or license identification card in the case of name changes. Requests shall be accompanied by payment of the license replacement fee and appropriate documentation reflecting the change.

G. Abandonment of Application. An applicant shall be deemed to have abandoned the application if the requirements for licensure are not completed within one year of the date on which the application is received. An application submitted subsequently to an abandoned application shall be treated as a new application.

H. Disapproved Applications. The board shall disapprove the application if the applicant:

1. has not completed the requirements of §103 of these regulations including academic and experience requirements;

2. has failed to pass the examination prescribed by the board;

3. has failed to remit any applicable fees;

4. has failed to comply with requests for supporting documentation prescribed by the board;

5. has deliberately presented false information on application documents required by the board to verify the applicant's qualifications for licensure;

6. has been convicted of a felony.

I. Renewal of Licensure

1. At least 30 days prior to the expiration date of the license, the licensee shall be sent written notice of the amount of renewal fee due, which must be submitted with the required fee.

2. Licensee's application for renewal must be submitted on or prior to the expiration date in order to avoid the late renewal fee. Failure to receive renewal notice shall not be justification for late or non-renewal.

3. The board shall not renew the license of a person who is in violation of the act, or board rules at the time of application for renewal.

4. Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist
a. Licenses will expire annually on June 30.

b. Applicants receiving an initial license in the last quarter of the fiscal year (April, May, June) are not required to renew or provide proof of continuing education until the following licensing one year period.

5. Provisional License
a. Licenses will expire annually on June 30.

b. Applicants receiving an initial license in the last quarter of the fiscal year (April, May, June) will not be required to renew or provide proof of continuing education until the following one year licensing period.

6. Renewal license identification cards and/or renewal validation documents shall be furnished to each licensee who meets all renewal requirements by the expiration date.

7. The board may provide for the late renewal of a license upon the payment of a late fee within 60 days of the expiration date, July 1 through August 31.
a. If the license has been expired for 60 days or less, the license may be renewed by submitting the license renewal with all appropriate fees and documentation to the board, on or before the end of the 60-day grace period.

8. A person whose license has expired may not use the title of dietitian or nutritionist or present or imply that he or she has the title of "licensed dietitian/nutritionist" or "provisional licensed dietitian/nutritionist" or any abbreviation of these titles. Additionally, the person with an expired license may not continue to engage in the practice of dietetics and/or nutrition until the expired license has been renewed.

9. Inactive Status. Inactive status may be granted to licensees who are retired or who do not practice dietetics/nutrition during the fiscal year, July 1-June 30.
a. Licensees on inactive status may retain their license by payment of the annual renewal fee.

b. These licensees shall complete the affidavit provided at the time of licensure renewal.

c. Licensees on inactive status or who are retired shall not supervise individuals or otherwise engage in the practice of dietetics/nutrition.

d. In order to resume the practice of dietetics/nutrition, licensees on inactive status shall demonstrate completion of 5 clock hours of continuing education in the area of licensure for each year that inactive status was maintained. In addition, a letter requesting a change to active status must be submitted to the board office prior to resuming the practice of dietetics/nutrition.

10. Continuing Education Requirement for Renewing License
a. For renewal of a regular dietitian/nutritionist license, licensees must submit proof of holding current CDR registration. The board recognizes the CDR PDP system as fulfilling the continuing education requirement for licensure renewal.

b. For renewal of provisional license, provisional licensees must submit proof of at least 15 hours of continuing education per license year.

11. Renewal license identification cards and/or renewal validation documents shall be furnished to each licensee who meets all renewal requirements by the expiration date.

12. The board may provide for the late renewal of a license upon the payment of a late fee within 60 days of the expiration date, July 1 through August 31.
a. If the license has been expired for 60 days or less, the license may be renewed by submitting the license renewal form with all appropriate fees and documentation to the board, on or before the end of the 60-day grace period.

13. A person whose license has expired may not use the title of dietitian or nutritionist or present or imply that he or she has the title of "licensed dietitian/nutritionist" or "provisional licensed dietitian/nutritionist" or any abbreviation of these titles. Additionally, a person with an expired license may not continue to engage in the practice of dietetics and/or nutrition until the expired license has been renewed.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:3081-3093 and R.S. 36:259(Q).

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