Alabama Administrative Code Title 282 - Alabama Board of Examiners for Dietetics/Nutrition Practice
Here’s an overview of Title 282: Alabama Board of Examiners for Dietetics/Nutrition Practice of the Alabama Administrative Code:
📜 Chapters & Structure
Title 282 comprises 13 chapters governing licensure and professional standards for dietitians/nutritionists:
Chapter 282‑X‑1: Organization of the Board
Chapter 282‑X‑2: Definitions
Chapter 282‑X‑3: Application for Licensure
Chapter 282‑X‑4: Qualification for License (education, experience, reciprocity, exams) (regulations.justia.com, admincode.legislature.state.al.us, law.cornell.edu)
Chapter 282‑X‑5: Issuance and Renewal
Chapter 282‑X‑6: Licensure Requirements—including title usage and display (law.cornell.edu)
Chapter 282‑X‑7: Exemptions and Special Conditions
Chapter 282‑X‑8: Fees for Licensure
Chapter 282‑X‑9: Board of Examiners Roles and Structure (regulations.justia.com)
Chapter 282‑X‑10: Rules for Professional Conduct (Code of Ethics) (admincode.legislature.state.al.us)
Chapter 282‑X‑11: Denial, Revocation or Suspension of License
Chapter 282‑X‑12: Notification of Actions (regulations.justia.com, casetext.com)
Chapter 282‑X‑13: Hearings
Appendix: Supplementary materials
🧩 Highlighted Provisions
📌 Board Composition & Duties (Ch. 9)
A three-member board: two licensed dietitians/nutritionists and one lay member, appointed by the Governor. (regulations.justia.com, admincode.legislature.state.al.us)
Key duties include rulemaking, ethics oversight, licensing, disciplinary actions, complaint handling, examination waivers, and penalties. (admincode.legislature.state.al.us)
🎓 Qualifications & Licensing (Ch. 4–6)
Licensure requires specific education, supervised experience, and passing the appropriate examination, with allowances for reciprocity and foreign credentials. (regulations.justia.com)
Only licensed individuals may use titles like "dietitian/nutritionist" or abbreviations (L.D., L.N.), and licenses must be publicly displayed. (law.cornell.edu)
⚖️ Professional Conduct (Ch. 10)
Licensees must abide by a code of ethics:
Serve clients objectively and respectfully.
Maintain truthful credentials and disclose conflicts of interest.
Commit to ongoing education.
Protect client confidentiality.
Act with integrity and avoid substance impairment. (admincode.legislature.state.al.us)
✅ How You Can Use This Code
This code provides a comprehensive legal framework for:
Becoming licensed as a dietitian/nutritionist in Alabama
Maintaining licensure (renewal, ethics compliance, continuing education)
Understanding the Board’s authority in hiring, revoking, or disciplining professionals
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