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AL Code § 34-34A-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 34A - Dietetics/nutrition Practice Act.|Section 34-34A-3 - Definitions.

Section 34-34A-3Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings herein ascribed to them unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) BOARD. Board of Examiners for Dietetics/Nutrition Practice. (2) COMMISSION ON DIETETIC REGISTRATION (CDR). Commission on Dietetic Registration that is a member of the National Commission for Health Certifying Agencies. (3) DEGREE. A baccalaureate or higher degree from a college or university accredited by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges or other regional accreditation agency recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation and the United States Department of Education. (4) REGISTERED DIETITIAN. A person registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (also defined under Section 34-34-1). (5) LICENSED DIETITIAN/NUTRITIONIST. A person licensed under this chapter. (6) TEMPORARILY LICENSED DIETITIAN/NUTRITIONIST. A person temporarily licensed under this chapter. (7) DIETETICS/NUTRITION PRACTICE. The integration and application of the principles derived from the sciences of nutrition, biochemistry, food, physiology, management, and behavioral and social sciences to achieve and maintain people's health through the provision of nutrition care services. (8) Nutrition care services: a. Assessing the nutritional needs of individuals and groups, and determining resources and constraints in the practice setting; b. Establishing priorities, goals, and objectives that meet nutritional needs and are consistent with available resources and constraints; c. Providing nutrition counseling in health and disease according to established guidelines of care; d. Developing, implementing, and managing nutrition care systems; and e. Evaluating, making changes in, and maintaining appropriate standards of quality in food and nutrition care services. (9) NUTRITIONAL ASSESSMENT. The evaluation of the nutritional needs of individuals and groups based upon appropriate biochemical, anthropometric, physical, and dietary data to determine nutrient needs and recommend appropriate nutritional intake including enteral and parenteral nutrition. (10) NUTRITION COUNSELING. Advising and assisting individuals or groups on appropriate nutritional intake by integrating information from the nutrition assessment with information on food and other sources of nutrients and meal preparation consistent with cultural background and socioeconomic status. (11) DIETITIAN/NUTRITIONIST. One engaged in dietetics/nutrition practice as defined in Chapter 34 of Title 34. (12) DIETETIC TECHNICIAN. A person who is trained to perform specific dietetic functions of a licensed dietitian/nutritionist as defined by this chapter under the direct supervision of a licensed dietitian/nutritionist. (Acts 1989, No. 89-866, p. 1733, §3.)
AL Code § 34-34A-4 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 34A - Dietetics/nutrition Practice Act.|Section 34-34A-4 - Dietetic Practice.

Section 34-34A-4Dietetic practice. Dietetics/nutrition is 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. The primary function of dietetic practice is the provision of nutrition care services which shall include: (1) Assessing the nutritional needs of individuals and groups, and determining resources and constraints in the practice setting. (2) Establishing priorities, goals, and objectives that meet nutritional needs and are consistent with available resources and constraints. (3) Providing nutrition counseling in health and disease. (4) Developing, implementing, and managing nutrition care systems. (5) Evaluating, making changes in, and maintaining appropriate standards of quality in food and nutrition services. (Acts 1989, No. 89-866, p. 1733, §4.)
AL Code § 34-34A-5 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 34A - Dietetics/nutrition Practice Act.|Section 34-34A-5 - Persons Authorized to Practice.

Section 34-34A-5Persons authorized to practice. Only a person licensed or otherwise authorized to practice under this chapter shall practice dietetics/nutrition or provide nutrition care services or use the title "dietitian/nutritionist" or the words "dietitian" or "nutritionist" alone or in combination, or use the letters L.D., L.N., or any facsimile thereof, except as allowed by Chapter 34, Title 34. Nothing in this chapter shall apply to a physician licensed to practice medicine. Dietitians/nutritionists may offer advice and counsel on dietetics and nutrition as adjunct medical therapy when advice and counsel is given upon referral or directive of a licensed physician. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter to the contrary a person licensed to practice dietetics/nutrition or to provide nutritional care services shall not diagnose, treat, or prescribe for any human illness, injury, disease, impairment, or infirmity, or otherwise engage in the practice of medicine as that term is defined in Section 34-24-50. (Acts 1989, No. 89-866, p. 1733, §5.)
AL Code § 34-34A-7 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 34A - Dietetics/nutrition Practice Act.|Section 34-34A-7 - Qualification for License.

Section 34-34A-7Qualification for license. To qualify as a licensed dietitian or nutritionist, an applicant must: (1) Be 19 years of age or older. (2) Submit evidence of good moral character and respectability. (3) File a written application on a form provided by the board. (4) Have satisfactorily completed appropriate academic requirements with a major course of study in human nutrition, foods and nutrition, dietetics, or food systems management, and have received a baccalaureate or higher degree from a college or university accredited by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges or other regional accreditation agency. An applicant who has received his/her education outside the United States or its territories must have the academic degree(s) validated as equivalent to the baccalaureate or master's degree conferred by a college or university in the United States that is accredited by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges or other regional accreditation agency. (5) Or in lieu of subdivision (4) of this section, have received a master's or doctorate degree in human nutrition, nutrition education, foods and nutrition as defined by the board, or a related field from a college or university accredited by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges or other regional accrediting agency. (6) Have satisfactorily completed a planned, continuous preprofessional experience component in dietetics/nutrition practices of not less than 900 hours under the supervision of a registered dietitian or a practitioner licensed under the conditions of this chapter. (7) Pass an examination propounded under the auspices of the Commission on Dietetic Registration. (8) Applicants who provide evidence of current registration as a registered dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration shall be considered to have met the requirements of subdivisions (4) or (5), and (6) and (7) of this section. (9) Pay fees prescribed by the board. (Acts 1989, No. 89-866, p. 1733, §7.)
AL Code § 34-34A-8 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 34A - Dietetics/nutrition Practice Act.|Section 34-34A-8 - Special Revenue Trust Fund.

Section 34-34A-8Special revenue trust fund. There is hereby established a separate special revenue trust fund in the State Treasury to be known as the Alabama State Board of Examiners for Dietetics/Nutrition Practice Fund. All receipts collected by the board under the provisions of this chapter are to be deposited in this fund and used only to carry out the provisions of this chapter. Such receipts shall be disbursed only by warrant of the state Comptroller upon the State Treasurer, upon itemized vouchers approved by the chairman of the board; provided that no funds shall be withdrawn or expended except as budgeted and allotted according to the provisions of Sections 41-4-80 through 41-4-96 and 41-19-1 through 41-19-12 and only in amounts as stipulated in the general appropriations bill or other appropriation bills. (Acts 1989, No. 89-866, p. 1733, §8.)
AL Code § 34-34A-9 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 34A - Dietetics/nutrition Practice Act.|Section 34-34A-9 - Temporary License; Fee.

Section 34-34A-9Temporary license; fee. (a) A temporary license to practice as a dietitian/nutritionist may be issued by the board upon the filing of an application and submission of evidence of successful completion of education requirements specified in Section 34-34A-7. (b) A temporary license shall expire one year from the date of issuance. (c) The fee for a temporary license and for each renewal shall not be more than 50 percent of current renewal fees. Application fees must be paid same as licensed dietitians/nutritionists. (Acts 1989, No. 89-866, p. 1733, §9.)
AL Code § 34-34A-10 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 34A - Dietetics/nutrition Practice Act.|Section 34-34A-10 - Exceptions.

Section 34-34A-10Exceptions. This chapter does not prevent or restrict the practice, services, or activities of: (1) A dietetic technician, from engaging in the practice of dietetics/nutrition under the supervision of a licensed dietitian/nutritionist provided such activities are related to employment. (2) A student enrolled in an approved educational program in dietetics/nutrition from engaging in the practice of dietetics/nutrition under the supervision of a licensed dietitian/nutritionist provided the activities are part of such program. (3) A dietitian/nutritionist who is serving in the armed forces or the public health services of the United States or is employed by the Veterans Administration or other federal government agencies or the cooperative extension system from engaging in the practice of dietetics/nutrition provided such practice is related to such service or employment. (4) A duly licensed health professional from engaging in the practice of dietetics/nutrition when incidental to the practice of his/her profession, provided that such a person does not represent himself/herself as a licensed dietitian/nutritionist or as able to practice dietetics/nutrition. (5) A government employee other than a dietitian/nutritionist, or a certified teacher employed by a federal, state, county, or municipal agency, or other political subdivision, or an elementary or secondary school, or an accredited institution of higher education, from discharging his/her official duties, provided that if such person practices dietetics/nutrition in this state outside the scope of that official duty, he/she shall be licensed under this chapter. (6) Any person, including hospital food service managers/directors and child nutrition program managers, who has management responsibility for food service department policies, procedures, and outcomes from performing his/her job provided that such a person does not represent himself/herself as a licensed dietitian/nutritionist. (7) Nothing in this chapter is intended to prohibit any person who does not hold himself or herself out to be a dietitian or nutritionist from furnishing general nutritional information on food, food materials, or dietary supplements or from engaging in the explanation to customers about foods or food products in connection with marketing and distribution of those products, nor to prohibit any person licensed under this chapter from engaging in the marketing and distribution of food or food products. (8) Any person who provides weight control services provided the program has been reviewed by a dietitian/nutritionist as defined in this chapter and consultation is available from a dietitian/nutritionist. No changes in a weight control program shall be initiated without prior approval by a dietitian/nutritionist as defined in this chapter. (9) A dietitian/nutritionist licensed under this chapter from providing nutrition counseling on health and wellness to the public as an independent agent. (Acts 1989, No. 89-866, p. 1733, §10.)
AL Code § 34-34A-11 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 34A - Dietetics/nutrition Practice Act.|Section 34-34A-11 - Reciprocity.

Section 34-34A-11Reciprocity. Reciprocity shall be provided for licensed dietitians/nutritionists from other states provided that the standards for licensing in that state are not less than those provided for in this chapter as determined by the board. (Acts 1989, No. 89-866, p. 1733, §11.)
AL Code § 34-34A-12 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 34A - Dietetics/nutrition Practice Act.|Section 34-34A-12 - Waiver of Examination Requirements.

Section 34-34A-12Waiver of examination requirements. For one year beginning on May 17, 1989, the board shall waive the examination requirement and grant a license to any person who: (1) Is registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, or (2) Has received a baccalaureate or post baccalaureate degree with a major in dietetics/nutrition or equivalent major course of study as approved by the board, from a college or university accredited by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges or equal accrediting agency and who: a. Shall have completed the accredited or approved experience as acceptable to the Commission on Dietetic Registration, or b. Meets the requirements of Section 34-34-4. (Acts 1989, No. 89-866, p. 1733, §12.)
AL Code § 34-34A-13 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 34A - Dietetics/nutrition Practice Act.|Section 34-34A-13 - Expiration of License; Renewal.

Section 34-34A-13Expiration of license; renewal. (a) Any license issued under this chapter expires two years after it is issued unless renewed in the manner prescribed by the board. (b) An applicant for renewal of a license must have satisfactorily maintained continuing education requirements through the Commission on Dietetic Registration or as specified and approved by the board. (c) The board may provide for the late renewal of a license upon payment of a late fee but no late renewal of a license may be granted more than one year after its expiration. (Acts 1989, No. 89-866, p. 1733, §13.)
AL Code § 34-34A-15 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 34A - Dietetics/nutrition Practice Act.|Section 34-34A-15 - Violations.

Section 34-34A-15Violations. (a) It shall be a misdemeanor for any person to: (1) Sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish any license or aid or abet therein. (2) Practice dietetics/nutrition or use the title dietitian/nutritionist under cover of any license illegally or fraudulently obtained or unlawfully issued. (3) Practice dietetics/nutrition or use the title dietitian/nutritionist or use in connection with his/her name any designation tending to imply that he/she is a dietitian/nutritionist unless duly licensed so to practice under the provisions of this chapter. (4) Practice dietetics/nutrition or use the title dietitian/nutritionist or use in connection with his/her name any designation tending to imply that he/she is a dietitian/nutritionist during the time his/her license issued under provisions of this chapter shall be expired, suspended, or revoked. (5) Otherwise violate any provisions of this chapter. (b) Such misdemeanor shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $500 or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 30 days or by both such fine and imprisonment. (Acts 1989, No. 89-866, p. 1733, §15.)
AL Code § 34-35-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 35 - Transient Merchants.|Section 34-35-1 - Definitions.

Section 34-35-1Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings ascribed to them, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) TRANSIENT MERCHANT. Any person that transacts transient business in this state either in one locality or by traveling from place to place in this state. The term includes a merchant who for the purpose of carrying on such business, hires, leases, uses, or occupies any building, structure, motor vehicle, railroad car, or real property. (2) TRANSIENT BUSINESS. Any business conducted for the sale of merchandise or services that is carried on in any building, structure, motor vehicle, railroad car, or real property for a period of less than six months in each year. (3) PERSON. An individual, corporation, association, partnership, or other entity. (Acts 1985, No. 85-693, p. 1114, §1.)
AL Code § 34-35-2 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 35 - Transient Merchants.|Section 34-35-2 - Exemptions From Chapter.

Section 34-35-2Exemptions from chapter. (a) The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to: (1) Civic and nonprofit organizations, wholesale sales to retail merchants by commercial travelers or agents selling in the usual course of business; (2) Wholesale trade shows or conventions; (3) Sales of goods, wares, services, or merchandise by sample catalogue or brochure for future delivery; (4) Fairs and convention center activities conducted primarily for amusement or entertainment; (5) Any general sale, fair, auction, or bazaar sponsored by a church or religious organization; (6) Garage sales held on premises devoted to residential use; (7) Sales of crafts or items made by hand or sold or offered for sale by the person making the crafts or items; (8) Duly licensed flea markets operating from a fixed location; (9) Sales of agricultural products, except nursery products and foliage plants; or (10) Sample sales made by a seller at residential premises under an invitation issued by the owner or legal occupant of the premises. (b) A transient merchant not otherwise exempted from this chapter is not exempted from this chapter because of a temporary association with a local dealer, auctioneer, trader, contractor, or merchant, or by conducting the transient business in connection with or in the name of any local dealer, auctioneer, trader, contractor, or merchant. (Acts 1985, No. 85-693, p. 1114, §2.)
AL Code § 34-35-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 35 - Transient Merchants.|Section 34-35-3 - Requirements for Transacting Business.

Section 34-35-3Requirements for transacting business. A transient merchant may not transact business in any county in this state unless the merchant, and the owner of the merchandise or provider of the services to be offered, if the merchandise is not owned or the services are not provided by the merchant, has secured a license in accordance with this chapter and otherwise complied with this chapter. (Acts 1985, No. 85-693, p. 1114, §3.)
AL Code § 34-35-4 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 35 - Transient Merchants.|Section 34-35-4 - Application for License.

Section 34-35-4Application for license. (a) A transient merchant who desires to transact business in a county in this state must apply for and obtain a license in each county in which the merchant desires to transact business. The license application shall be filed with the probate judge and must include: (1) The name and permanent address of the transient merchant making the application; (2) A statement describing the kind of business to be conducted, the length of time for which the applicant desires to transact the business, and the proposed location of the business; (3) The name and permanent address of the applicant's registered agent or office; and (4) Proof that the applicant has acquired all other required city, county, and state permits and licenses. (b) If the applicant is an association or a corporation, the applicant must also include the names and addresses of the members of the association or the officers of the corporation. If the applicant is a corporation, the application must state the date of incorporation and the state in which it was incorporated. If the applicant is a corporation organized under the laws of another state, the applicant must state the date on which the corporation qualified to transact business as a foreign corporation in this state. (Acts 1985, No. 85-693, p. 1114, §4.)
AL Code § 34-35-5 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 35 - Transient Merchants.|Section 34-35-5 - Forms for License Applications, Certificates, and Renewals.

Section 34-35-5Forms for license applications, certificates, and renewals. The tax assessor in each county shall prepare appropriate forms for license applications, license certificates, and license renewals issued under this chapter. (Acts 1985, No. 85-693, p. 1114, §5.)
AL Code § 34-35-6 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 35 - Transient Merchants.|Section 34-35-6 - Registered Agent; List of Transient Merchants and Their Registered Agents; Procedure Where No Agent Designated or Agent Cannot Be Found.

Section 34-35-6Registered agent; list of transient merchants and their registered agents; procedure where no agent designated or agent cannot be found. (a) Each applicant for a transient merchant license shall designate a registered agent on the license application. The registered agent must be a resident of the county and shall be the agent on whom any process, notice, or demand required or permitted by law to be served on the licensee may be served. The registered agent must agree in writing to act as the agent. The license applicant shall file a copy of the agreement with the license application. (b) The probate judge of each county shall maintain an alphabetical list of all transient merchants in the county and the names and addresses of their registered agents. (c) If a transient merchant who does business in a county fails to have or to maintain a registered agent in that county, or if the designated registered agent cannot be found at the stated permanent address, the probate judge is the agent of the transient merchant for service of process, notices, or demands. Service on the probate judge is made by delivering to his or her office duplicate copies of the process, notice, or demand. If such a process, notice, or demand is served on the probate judge, the probate judge shall immediately forward one copy by registered or certified mail to the permanent address of the transient merchant. This section does not limit or otherwise affect the right of any person to serve a process, notice, or demand in any other manner authorized by law. (Acts 1985, No. 85-693, p. 1114, §6.)