Alabama Administrative Code Chapter 282-X-1 — Organization

282 Alabama Board of Examiners for Dietetics/Nutrition Practice

Ala. Admin. Code r. 282-X-1-.01 Legal Authority

(1) The Alabama Dietetics/Nutrition Practice Act of 1989 provides for a Board of Examiners, prescribes the method of appointment of such Board, its duties and authorities, and provides for licensing qualifications, renewals and revocation, exemptions, reciprocity, and penalties.

(2) It is the purpose of this act to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public by providing for the licensing and regulation of persons engaged in the practice of dietetics and nutrition.

(3) The Alabama Board of Examiners for Dietetics/Nutrition Practice is empowered, authorized and directed to adopt, amend, promulgate, and enforce all rules, regulations, and standards governing dietitians as may be necessary to further the accomplishment of the purpose of the governing law. The rules, regulations and minimum standards for licensing of dietitians may be amended by the Board as deemed necessary.

(4) The principal offices of the Alabama Board of Examiners for Dietetics/Nutrition Practice are located at 400 So. Union Street, Suite 465, Montgomery, AL 36104.

(5) This act shall be known as the "Dietetics/Nutrition Practice Act of 1989."

History

• Author: Cherie Colquett
• Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§34-34A-1, et seq.
• Filed March 12, 1991.