North Carolina General Statutes 90-365. Requirement of license
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person who is not currently licensed under this Article to do any of the following:
(1) Repealed by Session Laws 2018-91, s. 12, effective October 1, 2018.
Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 90-365
- following: when used by way of reference to any section of a statute, shall be construed to mean the section next preceding or next following that in which such reference is made; unless when some other section is expressly designated in such reference. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3
- in writing: may be construed to include printing, engraving, lithographing, and any other mode of representing words and letters: Provided, that in all cases where a written signature is required by law, the same shall be in a proper handwriting, or in a proper mark. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3
(1a) Provide medical nutrition therapy.
(2) Use the title “dietitian/nutritionist” or “nutritionist.”
(3) Use the words “dietitian,” “nutritionist,” “licensed nutritionist,” or “licensed dietitian/nutritionist” or hold oneself out as a dietitian or nutritionist unless licensed under this Article.
(4) Use the letters “LD,” “LN,” or “LDN,” or any facsimile or combination in any words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia.
(5) To imply orally or in writing or indicate in any way that the person is a licensed dietitian/nutritionist or licensed nutritionist.
(b) Use of an earned, trademarked nutrition credential is not prohibited, but such use does not give the right to practice dietetics or nutrition or use the general titles of “dietitian/nutritionist” or “nutritionist” unless an individual is also licensed under this Article. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, all of the following are permissible:
(1) An individual registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration has the right to use the title “Registered Dietitian” and “Registered Dietitian Nutritionist” and the designation “RD” or “RDN.”
(2) An individual certified by the Board of Certification of Nutrition Specialists has the right to use the title “Certified Nutrition Specialist” and the designation “CNS.”
(3) An individual certified by the American Clinical Board of Nutrition has the right to use the title “Diplomate, American Clinical Board of Nutrition” and the designation “DACBN.” (1991, c. 668, s. 1; 2018-91, s. 12.)