In many states it is a VIOLATION of state law to practice dietetics without a license. It is important that you contact a state regulatory agency prior to practicing dietetics. On this page you will find links to documents that are available for each state. (Last updated May 2010)

Please note: the board links were current when they were posted. If you find a link that is not working or information that is no longer current please let us know using the e-mail link at the bottom of this page.

Alabama
State Board

Alaska
Statues for Licensing
Arkansas
Arkansas Dietetic Licensing Board
California
California Department of Public Health
Colorado
Rules for Dietitians
Connecticut
Department of Public Health
Delaware
Dietitian/Nutritionist Certification Act
District of Columbia
Department of Health
Florida
Registration of Nutrition Professionals
Georgia
Rules and Regulations
Idaho
Idaho Board of Medicine
Illinois
Division of Professional Regulation
Indiana
Professional Licensing Agency
Iowa
Iowa Department of Public Health
Kansas
Department of Health and Environment
Kentucky
Dietitians and Nutritionists
Louisiana
Dietetics and Nutrition Board
Maine
Maine Laws and Rules
Maryland
Board of Dietetic Practice
Massachusetts
Registration of Dietitians and Nutritionists
Minnesota
Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice
Mississippi
State Department of Health
Missouri
State Regulations
Montana
Nutrition Practice Rules
Nebraska
Department of Health and Human Services
New Hampshire
Dietetic Association
New Mexico
Nutrition and Dietetic Board
New York
Education Requirements
North Carolina
Board of Dietetics/Nutrition
North Dakota
Board of Dietetic Practice
Ohio
Department of Dietetics
Oklahoma
Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision
Oregon
Board of Examiners
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Code
Puerto Rico
No Current Site Found
Rhode Island
Rules and Regulations
South Carolina
Panel for Dietetics
South Dakota
Department of Health
Tennessee
Rules of Tennessee Board
Texas
Board of Examiners of Dietitians
Utah
Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
Vermont
Office of Professional Regulation
Washington
Dietitian and Nutritionist Program
West Virginia
Board of Licensed Dietitians
Wisconsin
Department of Regulation and Licensing