Missouri § 324.205 - Title of licensed dietitian, use permitted, when — penalty.
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§ 324.205. Title of licensed dietitian, use permitted, when — penalty.
1. Any person who holds a license to practice dietetics in this state may use the title "Dietitian" or the abbreviation "L.D." or "L.D.N.". No other person may use the title "Dietitian" or the abbreviation "L.D." or "L.D.N.". No other person shall assume any title or use any title or use any abbreviation or any other words, letters, signs, or devices to indicate that the person using the same is a licensed dietitian.
2. No person shall practice or offer to practice dietetics in this state for compensation or use any title, sign, abbreviation, card, or device to indicate that such person is practicing dietetics unless he or she has been duly licensed pursuant to the provisions of sections 324.200 to 324.225.
3. Any person who violates the provisions of subsection 1 of this section is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.
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(L. 1998 H.B. 1601, et al. merged with S.B. 650, A.L. 1999 H.B. 343, A.L. 2004 S.B. 1122, A.L. 2018 H.B. 1719 merged with S.B. 840)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 324.205 ("Title of licensed dietitian, use permitted, when — penalty.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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