North Carolina § 90-365 - Requirement of license.

§ 90-365. Requirement of license.

It shall be unlawful for any person who is not currently licensed under this Article to do any of the following: Use of an earned, trademarked nutrition credential is not prohibited, but such use does not give the right to practice dietetics or nutrition or use the general titles of "dietitian/nutritionist" or "nutritionist" unless an individual is also licensed under this Article. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, all of the following are permissible: An individual registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration has the right to use the title "Registered Dietitian" and "Registered Dietitian Nutritionist" and the designation "RD" or "RDN." An individual certified by the Board of Certification of Nutrition Specialists has the right to use the title "Certified Nutrition Specialist" and the designation "CNS." An individual certified by the American Clinical Board of Nutrition has the right to use the title "Diplomate, American Clinical Board of Nutrition" and the designation "DACBN." (2) Use the title "dietitian/nutritionist" or "nutritionist." (3) Use the words "dietitian," "nutritionist," "licensed nutritionist," or "licensed dietitian/nutritionist" or hold oneself out as a dietitian or nutritionist unless licensed under this Article. (4) Use the letters "LD," "LN," or "LDN," or any facsimile or combination in any words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia. (5) To imply orally or in writing or indicate in any way that the person is a licensed dietitian/nutritionist or licensed nutritionist. History (1991, c. 668, s. 1; 2018-91, s. 12.) Editor's Note. - Session Laws 2018-91, s. 16, made the rewriting of this section by Session Laws 2018-91, s. 12, effective October 1, 2018, and applicable to acts committed on or after that date. Effect of Amendments. - Session Laws 2018-91, s. 12, rewrote the section. For effective date and applicability, see editor's note.