Delaware § 3805 Powers and duties

Delaware Statutes

§ 3805 — Powers and duties

Delaware § 3805

Title24

Ch. 38DIETITIAN/NUTRITIONIST LICENSURE ACT

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Del. Code tit. 24, § 3805 (2026).

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The Board of Dietetics/Nutrition shall have the authority to:

(1)Formulate rules and regulations with appropriate notice to those affected; all rules and regulations shall be promulgated in accordance with the procedures specified in the Administrative Procedures Act, Chapter 101 of Title 29. Each rule or regulation shall implement or clarify a specific section of this chapter.

(2)Grant or deny a license to an applicant in accordance with the qualifications criteria set forth in this chapter.

(3)Evaluate the credentials of all persons applying for a license as a Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in this State, in order to determine whether such persons meet the qualifications for licensing set forth in this chapter.

(4)Designate the application form to be used by all applicants and t

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The Board of Dietetics/Nutrition shall have the authority to:

(1) Formulate rules and regulations with appropriate notice to those affected; all rules and regulations shall be promulgated in accordance with the procedures specified in the Administrative Procedures Act, Chapter 101 of Title 29. Each rule or regulation shall implement or clarify a specific section of this chapter.

(2) Grant or deny a license to an applicant in accordance with the qualifications criteria set forth in this chapter.

(3) Evaluate the credentials of all persons applying for a license as a Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in this State, in order to determine whether such persons meet the qualifications for licensing set forth in this chapter.

(4) Designate the application form to be used by all applicants and to process all applications.

(5) Designate the examination to be taken by persons applying for licensure where such examination is required by this chapter.

(6) Refer all complaints from practitioners and from the public to the Division of Professional Regulation for investigation pursuant to § 8735 of Title 29 and assign a member of the Board to assist the Division in an advisory capacity with the investigation.

(7) Hold hearings and take such actions as are permitted under the provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act, Chapter 101 of Title 29, and this chapter.

(8) Where it has been determined after a disciplinary hearing, that disciplinary action should be imposed, to designate and impose appropriate disciplinary action after time for appeal has lapsed.

(9) Issue cease and desist orders, injunctive orders and/or seek the imposition of other civil penalties defined in this chapter, and/or fine persons for violating cease and desist orders and/or sue persons for recovery of fines imposed under this chapter, after a hearing conducted in accordance with this chapter and the Administrative Procedures Act [Chapter 101 of Title 29].

(10) Prepare and maintain a registry of Licensed Dietitians/Nutritionists.

(11) Promulgate regulations specifically identifying those crimes which are substantially related to the provision of dietetic and nutrition therapy.