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North Dakota Century Code Title 43. Occupations and Professions § 43-44-06. License required--Century Code Title--Abbreviations

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. Use of an earned, federally trademarked nutrition credential is not prohibited, but such use does not give an individual the right to practice dietetics or nutrition, provide medical nutrition therapy, or use the general titles of dietitian or nutritionist, unless an individual is licensed under this chapter. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, all of the following are permissible:

a. An individual registered with the commission on dietetic registration may use the title “registered dietitian” and “registered dietitian nutritionist” and the designation of “RD” or “RDN”.

b. An individual certified by the board of certification of nutrition specialists may use the title “certified nutrition specialist” and the designation “CNS”.

c. An individual certified by the American clinical board of nutrition may use the title “diplomate, American clinical board of nutrition” and use the designation “DACBN”.

2. A person not licensed under this chapter may not do any of the following:

a. Provide medical nutrition therapy with or without compensation.

b. Use or allow a business entity or a business entity's employees, agents, or representatives to use any of the following titles or abbreviations in association with a person's name:

(1) Dietitian nutritionist or nutritionist.

(2) Dietitian or dietician.

(3) Nutrition counselor or nutrition specialist.

(4) LRD, LDN, or LN.

(5) Nutritional therapy practitioner or nutritional therapy consultant.

(6) Certified nutrition therapy practitioner.

(7) Master nutrition therapist.

(8) Licensed dietitian nutritionist, licensed registered dietitian, or licensed nutritionist.

(9) Any other designation, words, letters, or insignia in connection with a name indicating an offer or eligibility to provide medical nutrition therapy or indicating a license to practice dietetics and nutrition or provide medical nutrition therapy unless licensed under this chapter.

3. This section does not prohibit an individual from using an earned title trademarked by the United States patent and trademark office.

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