Utah § 58-49-4 - Qualifications for certification -- Fee.

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§ 58-49-4. Qualifications for certification -- Fee.

Effective 7/1/2026
58-49-4.  Qualifications for certification -- Fee.
(1)Each applicant for certification under this chapter shall provide proof satisfactory to the division that the applicant:
(a)holds a baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate degree conferred by a college or university approved by the division at the time the degree was conferred with a major course of study in the sciences of food, dietetics, food systems management, or an equivalent major course of study;
(b)has completed an internship or preplanned professional baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate experience in a dietetic program under the supervision of a certified dietitian who is certified under this chapter or certified, registered, or licensed under the laws of another state or territory of the United States;
(c)has satisfactorily passed a competency examination, approved by or given at the direction of the division; and
(d)has paid the appropriate fees determined by the Department of Commerce. The fee assessed by the Department of Commerce shall be fair and reasonable and shall reflect the cost of services provided.
(2)In addition to the requirements of Subsection 58-49-4(1), an applicant seeking to exercise the compact privilege in accordance with Chapter 89, Dietitian Licensure Compact, shall:
(a)complete a criminal background check in accordance with Section 58-1-301.5;
(b)meet any other standard related to the criminal background check described in Chapters 58 through 89, that the division establishes by rule in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act; and
(c)disclose any criminal history the division requests on a form the division approves.


Amended by Chapter 64, 2026 General Session

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