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    Dietetics and Nutrition Practice Board

    Also known as:
    Minnesota Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice
    Active dates:1994 -
    Authority:
    1994 Minn. Laws Chap. 613
    Minn. Stat. 148.622
    Rule(s):
    Minn. Rules Chap. 3250
    Function:

    Evaluate the qualifications of applicants for licensure of nutritionists and dietitians; issue subpoenas, examine witnesses and administer oaths; conduct hearings and keep records and minutes necessary for orderly administration; investigate persons engaging in practices in violation and adopt rules prescribing a code of ethics for licensees.

    History:

    Per law, the Board became effective on July 1, 1994.
    Membership:

    Seven members appointed by the governor. Two members must be dietitians registered with the commission with at least three years of dietetics practice in Minnesota. Two members must be nutritionists with at least three years of nutrition practice in Minnesota. The professional members first appointed need not be licensed under this chapter for appointment to their first terms on the board, but must possess the qualifications necessary for licensure under this chapter. Three other members must be public members as defined under section 214.02. Two of the public members must be consumers of nutrition care services or caregivers of those utilizing such services.

    Entries for this agency in the Annual Compilation and Statistical Report of Multi-Member Agencies Report: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994.

    Note: This report provides membership details as well as meeting information and a summary of the group's activities.

    Internet resource:
    Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice
    Minnesota Management & Budget Agency Profile
    Reports:
    Biennial Report
    Minnesota Health Licensing Boards Biennial Reports (1998- )
    Audit report: Minnesota Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice July 1, 2000, through June 30, 2003
    Minnesota Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice: Report to the Legislature in Compliance with Minnesota Statutes Section 3D.06 (Sunset Review) (2011)
    Note: The Legislative Reference Library may have additional reports on or by this group available through our catalog.
    Documents/Articles:
    News clippings and documents. Agencies Notebook Collection, 1999-2009.
    Record last updated: 01/31/2019
     

    All information on this group from the Library’s collection of agency notebooks has been digitized. These materials are incorporated into the “documents/articles” section of the record. Please contact a librarian with any questions. The Minnesota Agencies database is a work in progress.

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