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 rules, statues, and 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 If you find a link that is not working or information that is no longer current please let us know using the e-mail link at the bottom of this page.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
Statute
Purpose
Definitions
Dietetic Practice
Persons Authorized to Practice
Board
Qualification for License
Rules Index
Alaska
Board
Statute
Rules
Arizona
None
Arkansas
Board
Statute
Rules
California
None
Colordao
None
Connecticut
Statute
Rules
Delaware
Board
Statute
Rules
District of Columbia
Board
Statutes
Florida
Board
Rules
Definitions
Exemptions
Temporary Permit
License to be Displayed
Licensure by Endorsement
Prohibitions/Penalties
Grounds for Disciplinary Action
Georgia
Board
Statute
Rules
Hawaii
Statute
Rules
Idaho
Board
Statute
Rules
Illinois
Board
Statute
Rules
Indiana
Board
Statute
Rules
Iowa
Board
Statute
Rules
Kansas
Board
Statute
Rules
Kentucky
Board
Statute
Rules
Louisianna
Board
Statute
Rules
Maine
Board
Statute
Rules
Maryland
Board
Statute
(On the left, click “Maryland Code”, then “Health Occupations”, then “Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionists”)
Rules
Definitions
Application
Academic Requirements
Experience
Supervised Experience
Exam
Board Action on Application
Change of Address
Massachusetts
Board
Statute
Licensure Requirements
Rules
Michigan
Board
Statute
Minnesota
Board
Statute
Rules
Mississippi
Board
Statute
Rules
Licensure Requirements
Missouri
Board
Statute
Definitions
State Committee
Use of Title
Exemptions
Practice of Medicine Prohibited
Requirements
Application
Issuance
Inactive License
Refused Issuance
Reimbursement
General Rules
Licensure Rules
Montana
Board
Application
Statute: Dietitians
Statute: Nutritionists
Rules
Nebraska
Board
Statute
Rules
Nevada
None
New Hampshire
Board
Statute
Amendment
Rules
New Jersey
None
New Mexico
Board
Statute
Rules
New York
Board
Statute
Rules
North Dakota
Board
Statute
Rules
Ohio
Board
Statute
Rules
Oklahoma
Board
Statute
Rules
Oregon
Board
Statute
Rules
Pennsylvania
Board
Statute
Rules
Puerto Rico
None
Rhode Island
Board
Statute
Rules
South Carolina
Board
Statute
Tennessee
Board
Statute
Rules
Texas
Board
Statute
Rules
Utah
Board
Statute
Rules
Vermont
Board
Statute
Rules
Virginia
Rules
Washington
Board
Statute
Rules
West Virginia
Board
Statute
Rules
Wisconsin
Board
Statute
Rules
Wyoming
None