South Dakota Codified Laws 36-10B-2. Licensing and designation
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Except as provided in § 36-10B-15, no person may practice nutrition and dietetics or provide nutrition care services unless licensed or otherwise authorized to practice under this chapter. No person may practice as a licensed nutritionist, use the title nutritionist, dietitian, or licensed nutritionist, or use the abbreviation LN, unless licensed under this chapter. A licensed nutritionist may use the title licensed nutritionist and the abbreviation LN. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor.
A dietitian registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration may use the title registered dietitian and the designation RD.
Attorney's Note
Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 2 misdemeanor | up to 30 days | up to $500 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 36-10B-2
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
Source: SL 1996, ch 240, § 2.