West Virginia Code 30-35-1 – License to practice
(a) After June 30, 1997, anyone who represents or implies to the public by use of the title "dietitian" or "licensed dietitian" or any other title intended to convey the impression that he or she is authorized to practice dietetics in this state must be licensed pursuant to this article.
Terms Used In West Virginia Code 30-35-1
- Commission on dietetic registration: means the commission on dietetic registration that is a member of the national commission for health certifying agencies. See West Virginia Code 30-35-2
- Licensed dietitian: means any person who has obtained a license to practice as a licensed dietitian from the West Virginia board of licensed dietitians. See West Virginia Code 30-35-2
- Registered dietitian: means a person registered by the commission on dietetic registration. See West Virginia Code 30-35-2
- State: when applied to a part of the United States and not restricted by the context, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" also include the said district and territories. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
(b) No person may use any title, sign, card or other device which indicates that such person is a licensed dietitian unless expressly authorized and licensed pursuant to the provisions of this article: Provided, That a dietitian registered by the commission on dietetic registration may use the title of registered dietitian: Provided, however, That the requirements and provisions of this article do not apply to any person employed as a cook at any public or private educational institution in this state.
(c) Nothing in this article may be construed to affect individuals who furnish nutrition information on food, food materials or dietary supplements or who engage in explanation to customers about food, food materials or dietary supplements in connection with the marketing and distribution of those products, and who do not use the title "dietician" or "licensed dietician."