Source: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2017/s2231/amendment/c
Timestamp: 2019-10-16 20:40:48
Document Index: 783166337

Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 8000', '§ 8002', '§  6', '§ 8003', '§ 7', '§ 8004', '§ 8', '§ 8005', '§ 10', '§  8007', '§ 246', '§ 1786', '§ 8008', '§ 11', '§  12', '§ 6505', '§ 13', '§  14', '§ 15', '§  16', '§ 17', '§ 8001', '§ 4', '§  8001', '§ 8002', '§  7', '§ 8006', '§ 11', '§ 12', '§  14', '§  15', '§ 8004', '§  8009', '§  8010', '§ 13', '§  14']

NY State Senate Bill S2231C
senate Bill S2231C
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Jan 12, 2018 print number 2231c
Jan 12, 2018 amend and recommit to higher education
Jan 04, 2018 print number 2231b
Jan 04, 2018 amend and recommit to higher education
ordered to third reading cal.2155
Jun 12, 2017 print number 2231a
Jun 12, 2017 amend (t) and recommit to higher education
Jan 12, 2017 referred to higher education
S2231 - Details
2019-2020: S5442, A7380
S2231 - Summary
S2231 - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER:  S2231
the licensure of dietitians and nutritionists
nutritionists and provide for a protected scope of practice under
*Reduces the number of Board members from 13 to 9
*Adds a physician as a member of the Board
*Education: Bachelor's degree or higher with major course of study in
*Experience: 900 hours of supervised practice (increasing to 1200)
*Permits certain entities to use unlicensed individuals for a period
*Allows for corporations to provide for the practice of dietetics and
*Allows currently certified dietitians/nutritionists to be
*Establishes a limited permit process
Article 157 of the education law currently provides for the
certification of dietetics and nutrition.
Currently, dietitians and nutritionists are eligible for voluntary
title certification through the New York State Education Department,
pursuant to Article 157 of the education law. Certification provides
protection of the title - Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist. However,
certification alone does not protect the services provided by
professional dietitians and nutritionists. Anyone, regardless of
training or competency, may provide nutrition therapy or counseling
and other services similar to that of a certified
dietitian/nutritionist as long as they do not call themselves a
"Certified Dietitian" or "Certified Nutritionist".
enteral and parenteral nutrition (tube and intravenous feeding).
2015-16 S.362A/A.1257B;
2013-14 S.4999/A.7316;
2011-12 S.3556/A.5666;
2007-08 S.5556;
2005-06 S.2864/A.5795;
2003-04 S.4282/A.9887
York State Education Department. The Department currently employs
Executive Secretary for the Board of Dietetics and Nutrition. Fees are
assessed with every application to cover the costs associated with
processing applications and regulating the profession.
S2231 - Bill Text download pdf
Introduced  by Sens. LAVALLE, AMEDORE -- read twice and ordered printed,
§ 8000. Introduction.    This article applies to the use of the titles
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§ 8002. [Use]  AUTHORIZATION of [titles] TITLE.  Only a person [certi-
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§  6.  Section 8003 of the education law, as amended by chapter 282 of
§ 8003. State board for dietetics and nutrition.   A state  board  for
[representatives]  A REPRESENTATIVE of the general public AND ONE MEMBER
§ 7. Section 8004 of the education law, as added by chapter 635 of the
§ 8004. Requirements  for  [certification]  PROFESSIONAL LICENSE.   To
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§ 8. Section 8005 of the education law, as added by chapter 635 of the
§ 8005. Special  provisions.  1.  Nothing  [contained  in this article
OF  TWO  THOUSAND  SEVENTEEN WHICH AMENDED THIS SECTION TAKES EFFECT FOR
THE PERIOD DURING WHICH THEY MAINTAIN SUCH EMPLOYMENT WITH SUCH  GOVERN-
MENTAL  UNIT  WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF SUCH EMPLOYMENT AND SHALL BE LIMITED
TO THE SERVICES PROVIDED UPON SUCH EFFECTIVE DATE, HOWEVER, THIS SECTION
SHALL NOT AUTHORIZE THE USE OF ANY TITLE  AUTHORIZED  PURSUANT  TO  THIS
ARTICLE.  PROVIDED  HOWEVER,  THAT  EMPLOYEES ENGAGED IN THE PRACTICE OF
DIETETICS AND NUTRITION HIRED TWO YEARS AFTER SUCH EFFECTIVE DATE  SHALL
BE SUBJECT TO ALL THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ARTICLE.
THOUSAND  SEVENTEEN  WHICH  AMENDED  THIS SECTION SHALL BE LICENSED AS A
§ 10. The education law is amended by adding two new sections 8007 and
§  8007. EXEMPTIONS.  THIS ARTICLE SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED TO AFFECT OR
DEFINED  UNDER  ARTICLES  ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE AND ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-
ONE-B OF THIS TITLE; A REGISTERED  PROFESSIONAL  NURSE  OR  A  CERTIFIED
NURSE  PRACTITIONER  PRACTICING  HIS  OR HER PROFESSION AS DEFINED UNDER
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ARTICLE ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-NINE OF THIS TITLE; OR QUALIFIED  MEMBERS  OF
OTHER  PROFESSIONS  LICENSED UNDER THIS TITLE FROM PERFORMING WORK INCI-
DENTAL TO THE PRACTICE OF THEIR PROFESSIONS, EXCEPT  THAT  SUCH  PERSONS
2.  AN INDIVIDUAL FROM ENGAGING IN THE PRACTICE OF DIETETICS OR NUTRI-
TION WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THE  EDUCATION  OR  EXPERIENCE  REQUIREMENTS
DEFINED  IN SUBDIVISIONS TWO AND THREE OF SECTION EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR OF
3. ANY PERSON WHO DOES NOT HOLD HIMSELF OR HERSELF OUT TO BE  LICENSED
PURSUANT  TO  THIS ARTICLE FROM FURNISHING GENERAL NON-MEDICAL NUTRITION
INFORMATION ON FOOD OR DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS; ENGAGING IN THE  EXPLANATION
TO  CUSTOMERS ABOUT FOOD OR FOOD PRODUCTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE MARKET-
ING AND DISTRIBUTION OF THOSE PRODUCTS; PROVIDED THAT  NOTHING  IN  THIS
TION  THERAPY.    FOR PURPOSES OF THIS SUBDIVISION, "GENERAL NON-MEDICAL
NUTRITION INFORMATION" MEANS INFORMATION ON THE FOLLOWING:  (A)  PRINCI-
PLES  OF GOOD NUTRITION AND FOOD PREPARATION; (B) FOOD TO BE INCLUDED IN
THE NORMAL DAILY DIET; (C) THE ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS NEEDED BY  THE  BODY;
(D) RECOMMENDED AMOUNTS OF THE ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS, BASED ON ESTABLISHED
STANDARDS;  (E) THE ACTIONS OF NUTRIENTS ON THE BODY; (F) THE EFFECTS OF
DEFICIENCIES OR EXCESSES OF NUTRIENTS; OR (G) FOOD AND SUPPLEMENTS  THAT
ARE GOOD SOURCES OF ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS; AND
4.  A  PERSON  FROM  PRESENTING  A  GENERAL PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTION FOR
WEIGHT CONTROL PROVIDED THE GENERAL PROGRAM IS APPROVED IN WRITING BY  A
REGISTRATION  OF  THE AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION OR A LICENSED PHYSI-
CIAN, PROVIDED THAT, NO TITLE, SIGN, CARD OR DEVICE  SHALL  BE  USED  IN
SUCH  MANNER AS TO TEND TO CONVEY THE IMPRESSION THAT THE PERSON RENDER-
ING SUCH SERVICE IS LICENSED PURSUANT TO THIS ARTICLE.
5. AN INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYED BY A WIC PROGRAM  AS  A  "COMPETENT  PROFES-
SIONAL  AUTHORITY"  AS  DEFINED IN 7 C.F.R § 246.2 (1895) FROM PROVIDING
NUTRITION SERVICES WITHIN SUCH WIC  PROGRAM.  FOR  THE  PURPOSE  OF  THE
U.S.C. § 1786.
§ 8008. LIMITED PERMIT. THE DEPARTMENT SHALL ISSUE A LIMITED PERMIT TO
AN  APPLICANT  FOR LICENSURE WHO HAS MET ALL THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION
A  LIMITED  PERMIT  PROVIDED  THAT NO APPLICANT SHALL PRACTICE UNDER ANY
§ 11. This act shall take effect one year after it shall have become a
law;  provided however, that effective immediately, the addition, amend-
be  made  and completed by the department of education on or before such
S2231A - Details
S2231A - Summary
S2231A - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER:  S2231A
services law, in relation to the licensure of dietitians and
nutritionists; and repealing certain provisions of the education law
nutritionists and provide for a protected scope of practice
under licensure.
Section 1. Legislative findings and declaration of purpose Section 2.
Introduction: changes "certification" to "licensure"
Section 3. Sets for the scope of practice for the two licenses
(licensed nutritionist and licensed dietitian/nutritionist).
Section 4. Defines specific terms relating to the scope of practice.
Section 5. Authorizes the use of titles: "Licensed Nutritionist and
Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist"
*Reduces the number of Board members from 13 to 11
*4 licensed nutritionists, 4 licensed. dietitian/nutritionists, 2
members of the general public, and 1 physician
Section 7. Sets forth education, experience and examination
requirements for both licenses.
*Licensed Nutritionist: master's or doctoral degree in nutrition or a
nutrition related science, or a master's or doctoral degree in a
healthcare field, minimum of 1,000 hours of supervised experience, and
*Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist: bachelor's degree or higher in
dietetics and nutrition, or post graduate completion of a graduate
coursework in dietetics and nutrition, minimum of 1,000 hours of
supervised experience, and an examination.
Section 8. Section. 8005 of the Education Law is repealed.
Section 9. Special Provisions:
*Provides for or grandparenting clause for current licensed persons.
Section 10. Adds sections 8007, 8008, 8009, and 8010 to the Education
Law. Section 8007 provides for exemptions:
*allowing for Students, interns and residents to train under
supervision without a license;
*allows provision of general non-medical nutrition information and
individualized non-medical nutrition recommendations;
*exempting persons employed by or operating a health weight loss or
*individuals employed by a WIC program as a competent professional
authority are also exempted;
*diet and nutrition technicians
Education Law section 8008 provides for limited permits.
Education Law section 8009 provides that nothing in this article
authorizes, grants, or extends hospital privileges to anyone licensed
Education Law Section 8010 provides for boundaries of professional
Section 11. Amends the Education Law to add in licensed nutritionists
and licensed dietitian/nutritionists into the waiver provisions.
Section 12. Amends the Education Law to add in licensed nutritionists
and licensed dietitian/nutritionists to course work and training in
Section 13. Amends Education Law section 6507 to add licensed
nutritionists and licensed dietitian/nutritionists.
Sections 14 and 15. Amend the Social-Services Law section 413 to add
licensed nutritionists and licensed dietitian/nutritionists as
mandated reporters.
Section 16. Amends Social Services Law section 483 to include licensed
nutritionists and licensed dietitian/nutritionists in the definition
of "human services professional."
Section 17. Effective Date: 1 year
dietitian/nutritionist as long as they do riot call themselves a
Licensure through. the New York State Education Department will
no longer be able to hold. themselves out as professionals in the
field of dietetics or nutrition by simply avoiding the term
"certified". Licensure sets forth educational, experiential and
examination standards so as to ensure that those licensed are
qualified and experienced to care properly and competently to meet the
nutrition needs of patients.
qualifications which. are recognized by the Institute of Medicine and
related curriculums which ensures a high level -of practice. The
serve in medical specialty areas including but riot limited to: renal
the appropriate skills, and training to assist in development of
nonmedical nutrition information and education, he recognize that
2003-04 S.4281/A. 9857
Executive Secretary for the Board-of Dietetics and Nutrition. Fees are
This act shall, take effect one year after it shall have become law.
S2231A - Bill Text download pdf
2231--A
Introduced by Sens. LAVALLE, AMEDORE, GALLIVAN -- read twice and ordered
["certified dietitian" and "certified nutritionist"] LICENSED NUTRITION-
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IST OR "LN" AND "LICENSED DIETITIAN/NUTRITIONIST" OR "LDN" AND THE PRAC-
TICE  OF  DIETETICS  AND  NUTRITION.    The  general  provision  for all
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LICENSED DIETITION/NUTRITIONISTS AND FOUR  OF  WHOM  SHALL  BE  LICENSED
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(3)  EXPERIENCE  OBTAINED  PRIOR TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ARTICLE
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(3) EXPERIENCE OBTAINED PRIOR TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE  OF  THIS  ARTICLE
subdivision five of section eight thousand four of this article.] 1. ANY
PERSON WHO IS LICENSED AS A CERTIFIED DIETITIAN OR  A  CERTIFIED  NUTRI-
TIONIST  (CDN)  ON  THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE CHAPTER OF THE LAWS OF TWO
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THOUSAND SEVENTEEN, WHICH AMENDED THIS SECTION, SHALL BE LICENSED  AS  A
LICENSED  DIETITIAN/NUTRITIONIST WITHOUT MEETING ANY ADDITIONAL REQUIRE-
NUTRIENTS; OR (G) FOOD AND SUPPLEMENTS THAT ARE GOOD SOURCES  OF  ESSEN-
TIAL NUTRIENTS;
4.  A PERSON WHO DOES NOT HOLD HIMSELF OR HERSELF OUT TO BE A LICENSED
NON-MEDICAL NUTRITION INFORMATION AND INDIVIDUALIZED NON-MEDICAL  RECOM-
MENDATIONS  AS  DEFINED IN SUBDIVISION THREE OF THIS SECTION IF EMPLOYED
NUTRITION SERVICES WITHIN SUCH WIC PROGRAM.  FOR  THE  PURPOSE  OF  THIS
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§  12.  Section 6505-b of the education law, as amended by chapter 477
§ 6505-b. Course work or  training  in  infection  control  practices.
Every  dentist,  registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, podiatrist,
optometrist and dental hygienist, LICENSED  NUTRITIONIST,  AND  LICENSED
DIETITIAN/NUTRITIONIST  practicing in the state shall, on or before July
first, nineteen hundred ninety-four and  every  four  years  thereafter,
tice  approved by the department regarding infection control and barrier
precautions,  including  engineering  and  work  practice  controls,  in
accordance  with  regulatory standards promulgated by the department, in
consultation with the department of health, which shall  be  consistent,
as  far as appropriate, with such standards adopted by the department of
health pursuant to section two hundred thirty-nine of the public  health
law  to  prevent  the  transmission  of HIV, HBV or HCV in the course of
professional practice. Each such  professional  shall  document  to  the
department  at the time of registration commencing with the first regis-
tration after July first, nineteen hundred ninety-four that the  profes-
sional  has  completed  course  work or training in accordance with this
section, provided, however that a professional subject to the provisions
of paragraph (f) of subdivision  one  of  section  twenty-eight  hundred
five-k  of  the  public health law shall not be required to so document.
The department shall provide  an  exemption  from  this  requirement  to
anyone  who  requests such an exemption and who (i) clearly demonstrates
his or her practice or (ii) that he or she has completed course work  or
training  approved  by  the  department  pursuant  to  this section. The
department  shall   consult   with   organizations   representative   of
professions,  institutions and those with expertise in infection control
and HIV, HBV and HCV with respect to the regulatory standards promulgat-
ed pursuant to this section.
§ 13. Paragraph a of subdivision 3 of section 6507  of  the  education
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analyst, [or] certified behavior analyst assistant  OR  LICENSED  NUTRI-
other  licensure,  certification  or permit requirements, have completed
two hours of coursework or training  regarding  the  identification  and
reporting  of  child  abuse and maltreatment. The coursework or training
shall be obtained  from  an  institution  or  provider  which  has  been
approved  by  the department to provide such coursework or training. The
coursework or training shall include information regarding the  physical
tory  reporting  requirements  set out in sections four hundred thirteen
through four hundred twenty of the social services  law,  including  but
not  limited  to, when and how a report must be made, what other actions
the reporter is mandated or authorized to take,  the  legal  protections
afforded  reporters,  and  the  consequences for failing to report. Such
provide  an  exemption  from  the  child abuse and maltreatment training
requirements to any applicant who requests such  an  exemption  and  who
shows,  to  the  department's  satisfaction, that there would be no need
because of the nature of his or her practice for him or her to  complete
§  14.  Paragraph  (a)  of  subdivision 1 of section 413 of the social
licensed  behavior  analyst;  certified  behavior   analyst   assistant;
psychologist, school social worker, school nurse,  school  administrator
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or  other school personnel required to hold a teaching or administrative
license or certificate; full or part-time  compensated  school  employee
certificate;  social services worker; director of a children's overnight
camp, summer day camp or traveling summer day camp, as  such  camps  are
defined in section thirteen hundred ninety-two of the public health law;
day care center worker; school-age child care worker; provider of family
or  group  family  day care; employee or volunteer in a residential care
facility for children that is licensed, certified  or  operated  by  the
office  of  children  and  family  services;  or any other child care or
§ 15. Paragraph (a) of subdivision 1 of  section  413  of  the  social
required to hold a temporary coaching license or  professional  coaching
night  camp, summer day camp or traveling summer day camp, as such camps
are defined in section thirteen hundred ninety-two of the public  health
law;  day  care center worker; school-age child care worker; provider of
family or group family day care; employee or volunteer in a  residential
care  facility  for  children that is licensed, certified or operated by
the office of children and family services; or any other child  care  or
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§  16.  Subdivision  5-a of section 488 of the social services law, as
amended by chapter 205 of the laws  of  2014,  is  amended  to  read  as
5-a.  "Human  services professional" shall mean any: physician; regis-
tered physician assistant; surgeon; medical examiner; coroner;  dentist;
resident; intern; psychologist;  registered  nurse;  licensed  practical
nurse;  nurse practitioner; social worker; emergency medical technician;
licensed creative arts therapist; licensed marriage  and  family  thera-
behavior   analyst;   certified  behavior  analyst  assistant;  licensed
licensed  occupational  therapist;   LICENSED   NUTRITIONIST;   LICENSED
DIETITIAN/NUTRITIONIST;  hospital  personnel  engaged  in the admission,
er; school official, which includes but is not limited to school  teach-
er,  school guidance counselor, school psychologist, school social work-
services worker; any other child care  or  foster  care  worker;  mental
§ 17. This act shall take effect one year after it shall have become a
effective  date; provided, further, that if section 2 of part Q of chap-
ter 56 of the laws of 2017 shall not have taken effect on or before such
date then section fifteen of this act shall take effect on the same date
and in the same manner as such chapter of the laws of 2017 takes effect.
S2231B - Details
S2231B - Summary
S2231B - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER: S2231B
Dietetic and nutrition practice: Dietetic and nutrition practice is the
application of medical nutrition therapy and a standardized nutrition
care process, including nutrition assessment, nutrition diagnosis,
nutrition intervention and nutrition evaluation and monitoring for the
prevention or treatment of nutrition related illnesses, nourishment and
education of individuals and groups throughout the lifecycle.
*Permits certain entities to use unlicensed individuals for a period of
of the title - Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist. However, certification
provide nutrition therapy or counseling and other services similar to
that of a certified dietitian/nutritionist as long as they do not call
ciate's degree. This bill seeks to elevate the requirements for being a
dietetic/nutrition professional to the nationally recognized level of
practice to assure protection of the public. There are many references
by the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services that reference the
standards for providing medical nutrition therapy. This bill mirrors
those standards. Finally, the lack of regulatory oversight and
protection of the practice of dietetics and nutrition places the public
at risk of incompetent practitioners.
Licensure through the New York State Education Department will identify
and protect the scope of practice of dietetics and nutrition profes-
sionals as well as their title. This means that individuals will no
longer be able to hold themselves out as professionals in the field of
dietetics or nutrition by simply avoiding the term " certified". Licen-
sure sets forth educational, experiential and examination standards so
as to ensure that those licensed are qualified and experienced to care
properly and competently to meet the nutrition needs of patients.
Seven of the top 10 causes of death in the United States are now linked
to diet. New York is investing significant resources for the treatment
and prevention of these illnesses. Licensure will ensure that those
professionals providing nutrition care have the qualifications which are
recognized by the Institute of Medicine and Center for Medicaid and
Medicare Services as the appropriate professional to provide medical
nutrition therapy (MNT). The education set forth in the bill includes an
in-depth study of nutrition and related curriculums which ensures a high
level of practice. The supervised training is extensive and competency-
based, resulting in uniquely qualified professionals. Dietetic and
nutrition professionals serve in medical specialty areas including but
not limited to: renal disease, diabetes, oncology, bariatric, sport
nutrition, geriatrics, enteral and parenteral nutrition (tube and
intravenous feeding).
Licensure will ensure that dietetic and nutrition professionals have the
appropriate skills and training to assist in development of nutrition
policy and translate science in ways that promote optimal nutrition and
well-being for all people and guide the development of sound public
policies to advance a better nourished public.
This bill does not prevent unlicensed individuals from providing non-
medical nutrition information and education. We recognize that nutrition
is everywhere. There is great benefit to continue to allow communities
to promote healthy living and talk about good nutrition.  This bill
ensures that those communications can continue while still protecting
those seeking medical nutrition therapy.
S2231B - Bill Text download pdf
2231--B
Introduced by Sens. LAVALLE, AMEDORE, BROOKS, GALLIVAN -- read twice and
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TICE OF  DIETETICS  AND  NUTRITION.    The  general  provision  for  all
§ 8001. [Definitions] DIETETIC AND NUTRITION PRACTICE.  [1.  Dietetics
and  nutrition  are herein each defined as  the integration and applica-
physiology, food  management  and  behavioral  and  social  sciences  to
2.  Where  the title "certified dietitian" or "certified nutritionist"
is used in this article it shall mean "certified dietitian",  "certified
3.  A certified dietitian or certified nutritionist is one who engages
in the integration  and  application  of  principles  derived  from  the
sciences  of  nutrition,  biochemistry,  physiology, food management and
behavioral and social sciences to achieve and maintain people's  health,
thousand  four  of  this  article.   The primary function of a certified
dietitian or certified nutritionist is the provision of  nutrition  care
(b)  Planning  for and directing the provision of food appropriate for
1. DIETETIC AND NUTRITION  PRACTICE  IS  THE  APPLICATION  OF  MEDICAL
NUTRITION  THERAPY AND ELEMENTS OF NUTRITION CARE, WHICH INCLUDES NUTRI-
TION ASSESSMENT, NUTRITION DIAGNOSIS, DIET  OR  NUTRITION  INTERVENTION,
2.  A  LICENSED NUTRITIONIST AND LICENSED DIETITIAN/NUTRITIONIST SHALL
3. A LICENSED NUTRITIONIST  AND  LICENSED  DIETITIAN/NUTRITIONIST  MAY
ORDER,  WRITE,  REVIEW,  EVALUATE,  MONITOR AND MANAGE THERAPEUTIC DIETS
§ 4. The education law is amended by adding a new  section  8001-a  to
§  8001-A.  DEFINITIONS.  FOR  PURPOSES  OF  THIS ARTICLE: 1. "MEDICAL
NUTRITION THERAPY" IS AN EVIDENCE BASED APPLICATION  OF  NUTRITION  CARE
FOCUSED  ON  PREVENTION, DELAY OR MANAGEMENT OF DISEASES AND CONDITIONS,
SHALL     AUTHORIZE     A     LICENSED    NUTRITIONIST    OR    LICENSED
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3. "NUTRITION ASSESSMENT" MEANS THE SYSTEMATIC PROCESS  OF  OBTAINING,
VERIFYING,  AND  INTERPRETING BIOCHEMICAL, ANTHROPOMETRIC, NUTRIGENOMIC,
PHYSICAL AND DIETARY DATA IN ORDER TO MAKE DECISIONS  ABOUT  THE  NATURE
AND  CAUSE  OF NUTRITION RELATED PROBLEMS.  THE MERE COLLECTION OF THESE
4. "NUTRITION INTERVENTION" IS A PURPOSEFULLY PLANNED ACTION,  INCLUD-
ING,  BUT  NOT  LIMITED  TO,  THE RECOMMENDATION OR ORDERING OF FOOD AND
NUTRITION SUPPLEMENTS DESIGNED TO POSITIVELY  CHANGE  NUTRITION  RELATED
BEHAVIOR,  RISK  FACTOR,  ENVIRONMENTAL  CONDITION  OR ASPECTS OF HEALTH
§ 8002. [Use]  PRACTICE AND AUTHORIZATION of titles.   Only  a  person
[be authorized to] PRACTICE DIETETICS AND NUTRITION  OR  use  the  title
ist"]    "LICENSED    NUTRITIONIST"     OR     "LN"     OR     "LICENSED
DIETITIAN/NUTRITIONIST"  OR  "LDN";  PROVIDED,  HOWEVER, THAT NOTHING IN
THIS ARTICLE SHALL PREVENT AN INDIVIDUAL FROM USING ANY  TITLE  OBTAINED
The board shall consist of not less than  [thirteen]  ELEVEN  members,
[ten]  FOUR  of  whom shall be [certified dietitians or certified nutri-
LICENSED  DIETITIAN/NUTRITIONISTS  AND  FOUR  OF  WHOM SHALL BE LICENSED
to members representing the profession, shall  consist  of  [five]  FOUR
ment  and [five] FOUR members who are [members of or registered] CREDEN-
TIALED by a national nutritional association having  [membership  and/or
registration]  CREDENTIALING  standards  acceptable  to  the department;
PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT  NO  SUCH  CREDENTIALED  MEMBER  SHALL  BE  ALSO
IC  ASSOCIATION,  RESPECTIVELY.  [Thereafter,  members of the profession
the extent reasonable, the board of  regents  should  insure  the  state
the  dietetic  and  nutritional  community.   Three members] TWO MEMBERS
PHYSICIAN LICENSED UNDER ARTICLE ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE OF  THIS  TITLE.
SUCH  PHYSICIAN  MEMBER  SHALL  NOT  BE A MEMBER OF OR CREDENTIALED BY A
tary to the board shall be appointed by the  board  of  regents  on  the
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§  7.  Section 8004 of the education law is REPEALED and a new section
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HAVING  OBTAINED  A  WAIVER.  THE  DEPARTMENT MAY, FOR GOOD CAUSE SHOWN,
THE DEPARTMENT OR EXPERIENCE THAT WAS OBTAINED  IN  GOOD  FAITH  BY  THE
APPLICANT  UNDER  THE  BELIEF  THAT  APPROPRIATE  AUTHORIZATION HAD BEEN
OBTAINED FOR THE EXPERIENCE, PROVIDED THAT  SUCH  EXPERIENCE  MEETS  ALL
laws  of 1991 and subdivision 2 as amended by chapter 282 of the laws of
§ 8006. Special conditions.   [A person  shall  be  certified  without
examination  provided  that, within three years of the effective date of
2.    (a)  is  registered as a dietitian or nutritionist by a national
(b) meets the requirements of subparagraph one  of  paragraph  (a)  of
subdivision  two  and subdivision five of section eight thousand four of
care services for a minimum of three years during the five  years  imme-
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THOUSAND  SEVENTEEN,  WHICH AMENDED THIS SECTION, SHALL BE LICENSED AS A
DEMONSTRATED TO MAINTAIN GOOD HEALTH AND FOR  THE  PURPOSES  OF  PRIMARY
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§ 11. Subparagraph (i) of paragraph a  of  subdivision  1  of  section
HUNDRED  FIFTY-SEVEN, one hundred sixty-three or one hundred sixty-seven
§ 12. Section 6505-b of the education law, as amended by  chapter  477
tice approved by the department regarding infection control and  barrier
accordance with regulatory standards promulgated by the  department,  in
consultation  with  the department of health, which shall be consistent,
as far as appropriate, with such standards adopted by the department  of
health  pursuant to section two hundred thirty-nine of the public health
law to prevent the transmission of HIV, HBV or  HCV  in  the  course  of
professional  practice.  Each  such  professional  shall document to the
department at the time of registration commencing with the first  regis-
tration  after July first, nineteen hundred ninety-four that the profes-
sional has completed course work or training  in  accordance  with  this
of  paragraph  (f)  of  subdivision  one of section twenty-eight hundred
five-k of the public health law shall not be required  to  so  document.
The  department  shall  provide  an  exemption  from this requirement to
professions, institutions and those with expertise in infection  control
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§  14.    Paragraph  (a) of subdivision 1 of section 413 of the social
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§  15.  Subdivision  5-a of section 488 of the social services law, as
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["certified dietitian" and "certified  nutritionist"]  "LICENSED  NUTRI-
TIONIST"  OR "LN" AND "LICENSED DIETITIAN/NUTRITIONIST" OR "LDN" AND THE
PRACTICE OF DIETETICS AND NUTRITION.   The  general  provision  for  all
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§ 8004. REQUIREMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL LICENSE. 1.  TO  QUALIFY  FOR  A
LICENSE  AS  A  LICENSED  NUTRITIONIST,  AN  APPLICANT SHALL FULFILL THE
(1) HAVE RECEIVED A MASTER'S OR DOCTORAL  DEGREE  IN  NUTRITION  OR  A
DETERMINED  BY  THE  DEPARTMENT  TO  BE  THE  SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENT, IN
DOCTORAL  DEGREE  IN A HEALTHCARE FIELD FROM A PROGRAM REGISTERED BY THE
DEPARTMENT OR DETERMINED BY THE DEPARTMENT TO BE THE SUBSTANTIAL  EQUIV-
(1)  COMPLETE A MINIMUM OF ONE THOUSAND HOURS OF SUPERVISED EXPERIENCE
RELEVANT TO THE PRACTICE  OF  DIETETICS  AND  NUTRITION  IN  A  PLANNED,
CONTINUOUS  EXPERIENCE  SATISFACTORY TO THE DEPARTMENT AND IN ACCORDANCE
PURPOSES OF THIS PARAGRAPH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE  COMMISSIONER'S  REGU-
(2)  SUPERVISED  EXPERIENCE SHALL BE UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF AN INDI-
LICENSED UNDER THIS ARTICLE OR IS  A  LICENSED  HEALTHCARE  PROFESSIONAL
UNDER  THIS TITLE, SATISFACTORY TO THE DEPARTMENT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE COMMISSIONER'S REGULATIONS. SATISFACTORY EXPERIENCE OBTAINED  IN  AN
ENTITY  OPERATING  UNDER  A  WAIVER ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO
SECTION SIXTY-FIVE HUNDRED THREE-A OF THIS TITLE MAY BE ACCEPTED BY  THE
DEPARTMENT  NOTWITHSTANDING  THAT SUCH EXPERIENCE MAY HAVE BEEN OBTAINED
PRIOR TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF SUCH SECTION SIXTY-FIVE  HUNDRED  THREE-A
OF  THIS  TITLE AND/OR PRIOR TO THE ENTITY HAVING OBTAINED A WAIVER. THE
DEPARTMENT MAY, FOR GOOD CAUSE  SHOWN,  ACCEPT  SATISFACTORY  EXPERIENCE
THAT  WAS  OBTAINED IN GOOD FAITH BY THE APPLICANT UNDER THE BELIEF THAT
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2. TO QUALIFY FOR A LICENSE AS A LICENSED  DIETITIAN/NUTRITIONIST,  AN
(B)  EDUCATION:  HAVE  RECEIVED  AN  EDUCATION, INCLUDING A BACHELOR'S
DEGREE OR HIGHER IN DIETETICS AND NUTRITION FROM  A  PROGRAM  REGISTERED
WITH  THE DEPARTMENT, OR DETERMINED BY THE DEPARTMENT TO BE THE SUBSTAN-
TIAL EQUIVALENT THEREOF, IN ACCORDANCE WITH COMMISSIONER'S  REGULATIONS;
OR  POST  GRADUATE  COMPLETION OF A GRADUATE COURSEWORK IN DIETETICS AND
NUTRITION FROM A PROGRAM REGISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OR  DETERMINED  BY
THE  DEPARTMENT  TO BE THE SUBSTANTIAL EQUIVALENT THEREOF, IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S REGULATIONS. THE  COURSEWORK  IN  DIETETICS  AND
(1)  PHYSICAL AND LIFE SCIENCES, INCLUDING ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, BIOCHEM-
ISTRY, PHYSIOLOGY,  GENETICS,  MICROBIOLOGY,  PHARMACOLOGY,  STATISTICS,
(2)  HUMAN BEHAVIOR AND DIVERSITY, SUCH AS PSYCHOLOGY OR SOCIOLOGY AND
(4) NUTRITION CARE  INCLUDING  MEDICAL  NUTRITION  THERAPY,  NUTRITION
(5)  ROLE  OF  ENVIRONMENT,  FOOD,  NUTRITION AND LIFESTYLE CHOICES IN
(6) PRINCIPLES OF FOOD SCIENCE AND FOOD PREPARATION, AND FOOD  SYSTEMS
CONTINUOUS,  EXPERIENCE  PROGRAM  SATISFACTORY  TO THE DEPARTMENT AND IN
PART OF AN EDUCATION PROGRAM SHALL BE CONSIDERED  SUPERVISED  EXPERIENCE
FOR  PURPOSES  OF  THIS  PARAGRAPH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S
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ENCE OBTAINED IN AN ENTITY  OPERATING  UNDER  A  WAIVER  ISSUED  BY  THE
DEPARTMENT  PURSUANT TO SECTION SIXTY-FIVE HUNDRED THREE-A OF THIS TITLE
MAY BE ACCEPTED BY THE DEPARTMENT NOTWITHSTANDING THAT  SUCH  EXPERIENCE
MAY  HAVE  BEEN  OBTAINED  PRIOR  TO  THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF SUCH SECTION
SIXTY-FIVE HUNDRED THREE-A OF THIS TITLE  AND/OR  PRIOR  TO  THE  ENTITY
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THOUSAND  EIGHTEEN,  WHICH  AMENDED THIS SECTION, SHALL BE LICENSED AS A
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6. A DIET OR NUTRITION TECHNICIAN, AS  DEFINED  BY  THE  COMMISSIONER,
AUTHORIZED  BY THE DEPARTMENT AND UNDER THE DIRECTION AND SUPERVISION OF
HOSPITAL, INCLUDING ANY DIAGNOSTIC CENTER, TREATMENT CENTER,  OR  HOSPI-
TAL-BASED  OUTPATIENT  DEPARTMENT,  RESIDENTIAL  HEALTH CARE FACILITY OR
NURSING HOME OR ANY FACILITY AS DEFINED IN SECTION TWENTY-EIGHT  HUNDRED
ONE  OF  THE  PUBLIC HEALTH LAW, A HOME CARE SERVICES AGENCY LICENSED OR
CERTIFIED AS DEFINED IN  SECTION  TWENTY-EIGHT  HUNDRED  FIVE-X  OF  THE
OF  THE  PUBLIC  HEALTH LAW, OR AN ENHANCED ASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE AS
DEFINED IN SECTION FORTY-SIX HUNDRED FIFTY-ONE OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH  LAW
HEALTH  LAW.  SUCH DIET OR NUTRITION TECHNICIAN SHALL BE INDIVIDUALS WHO
HAVE MET STANDARDS, INCLUDING THOSE RELATING TO EDUCATION,  EXAMINATION,
CHARACTER,  AND  MAY INCLUDE STANDARDS RELATED TO EXPERIENCE, AS PROMUL-
GATED IN REGULATIONS BY  THE  COMMISSIONER.  SUCH  INDIVIDUAL  SHALL  BE
SUBJECT  TO  FULL  DISCIPLINARY AND REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF
REGENTS AND THE STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, PURSUANT TO THIS  TITLE,  AS
IF  SUCH  AUTHORIZATION  WERE  A  PROFESSIONAL LICENSE ISSUED UNDER THIS
NICIAN SHALL REGISTER WITH THE DEPARTMENT EVERY THREE  YEARS  AND  SHALL
TO  AN APPLICANT FOR LICENSURE WHO HAS MET THE REQUIREMENTS OF PARAGRAPH
2. THE DURATION OF A LIMITED PERMIT SHALL NOT EXCEED  TWO  YEARS  FROM
A LIMITED PERMIT FOR AN ADDITIONAL ONE YEAR PROVIDED THAT  NO  APPLICANT
SHALL  PRACTICE  UNDER ANY LIMITED PERMIT FOR MORE THAN A TOTAL OF THREE
3. ALL PRACTICE UNDER A LIMITED PERMIT SHALL BE UNDER THE  SUPERVISION
OF  INDIVIDUALS  LICENSED PURSUANT TO THIS ARTICLE AND MEET THE REQUIRE-
MENTS OF PARAGRAPH (C) OF SUBDIVISION ONE OR PARAGRAPH (C)  OF  SUBDIVI-
§  8009. HOSPITAL PRIVILEGES. NOTHING HEREIN CONTAINED SHALL BE DEEMED
TO AUTHORIZE,  GRANT,  OR  EXTEND  HOSPITAL  PRIVILEGES  TO  INDIVIDUALS
§  8010.  BOUNDARIES OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCY. 1. IT SHALL BE DEEMED
OF  ANY SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS, TO PROVIDE ANY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE FOR
UATION OF THE ILLNESS BY, AND CONSULTATION WITH, A  PHYSICIAN  REGARDING
SUCH  ILLNESS.  SUCH  MEDICAL  EVALUATION  AND  CONSULTATION SHALL BE TO
ILLNESS.  FOR  PURPOSES  OF THIS SECTION, "SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS" MEANS
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SIVE DISORDER, PANIC  DISORDER,  OBSESSIVE-COMPULSIVE  DISORDER,  ATTEN-
§ 13. Section 6505-b of the education law, as amended by  chapter  347
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include  sepsis, and barrier precautions, including engineering and work
practice controls, in accordance with regulatory  standards  promulgated
by  the department, in consultation with the department of health, which
shall be consistent, as far as appropriate, with such standards  adopted
by  the department of health pursuant to section two hundred thirty-nine
of the public health law to prevent the transmission of  HIV,  HBV,  HCV
and  sepsis  in  the  course of professional practice. Each such profes-
sional shall document to the department  at  the  time  of  registration
commencing  with  the  first  registration  after  July  first, nineteen
hundred ninety-four that the professional has completed course  work  or
training  in  accordance  with  this  section,  provided, however that a
shall not be required to so document. The department  shall  provide  an
tise in infection control and HIV, HBV, HCV and sepsis with  respect  to
the regulatory standards promulgated pursuant to this section.
§  14.  Paragraph  a of subdivision 3 of section 6507 of the education
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law; provided however, that:
1. effective immediately, the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any
effective  date  are authorized and directed to be made and completed by
the department of education on or before such effective date; and
2. provided, however, that if chapter 347 of the laws  of  2017  shall
not  have  taken  effect on or before such date then section thirteen of
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