HB 631 -- Dietitians

Sponsor:  Johnson (90)

This bill allows the State Committee of Dietitians to refuse to
issue or renew certificates of registration and to file
complaints with the Administrative Hearing Commission against
licensees for the following reasons:  use or possession of
controlled substances or alcohol abuse; being found guilty in a
criminal prosecution for any offense related to the
qualifications, functions, and duties of their profession; the
use of fraud or deception in securing a certificate to practice
or obtaining permission to sit for a licensure exam; obtaining
or attempting to obtain compensation through fraud;
incompetency, misconduct, misrepresentation, or gross
negligence; violations of rules adopted by the board; and
unethical conduct.  Terms of suspension, revocation, and renewal
are provided in the bill.

Persons holding themselves out as being a licensed dietitian
without being duly licensed are guilty of a class A misdemeanor.

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated September 13, 2001 at 2:03 pm