New Jersey § 45:16b-13
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 45:16b-13, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45:16b-13.
No person, business entity or its employees, agents, or representatives shall use
the titles, “dietitian nutritionist,” “nutritionist,“ “dietitian,” “dietician,” “nutrition
counselor,” “nutrition specialist,” “LDN,” “LD,” “LN,” “nutritional therapy practitioner,”
“nutritional therapy consultant,” “certified nutrition therapy practitioner,” “master
nutrition therapist,” “licensed dietitian nutritionist,” “licensed nutritionist” or
any other title, designation, words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating
one as a provider of medical nutrition therapy or as licensed under P.L.2019, c. 331 ( C.45:16B-1 et al.), unless licensed to practice dietetics and nutrition under the provisions
of P.L.2019, c. 331 ( C.45:16B-1 et al.). A dietitian registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration may use the title
registered dietitian or registered dietitian nutritionist and the designation RD or
RDN, and a nutritionist certified by the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists
may use the title Certified Nutrition Specialist and the designation CNS, and an individual
may use any lawfully earned federally trademarked title.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 45:16b-13
What does New Jersey Statutes § 45:16b-13 cover?
Section 45:16b-13 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. 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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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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