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NC Gen Stat § 90-334 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 24 - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors Act.|§ 90-334 - Functions and duties of the Board.

 90-334. Functions and duties of the Board.(a) The Board shall administer and enforce the provisions of this Article.(b) The Board shall elect from its membership, a chairperson, a vice-chairperson, and secretary-treasurer, and adopt rules to govern its proceedings. A majority of the membership shall constitute a quorum for all Board meetings.(c) The Board shall examine and pass on the qualifications of all applicants for licenses under this Article, and shall issue a license or renewal of license to each successful applicant therefor.(d) The Board may adopt a seal which may be affixed to all licenses issued by the Board.(e) The Board may authorize expenditures deemed necessary to carry out the provisions of this Article from fees paid to the Board pursuant to this section. No State appropriations shall be subject to the administration of the Board.(f) The Board shall establish and receive fees not to exceed two hundred dollars ($200.00) for initial or renewal application and not to exceed seventy-five dollars ($75.00) for late renewal, maintain Board accounts of all receipts, and make expenditures from Board receipts for any purpose which is reasonable and necessary for the proper performance of its duties under this Article.(g) The Board shall have the power to establish or approve study or training courses and to establish reasonable standards for licensure and license renewal, including but not limited to the power to adopt or use examination materials and accreditation standards of any recognized counselor accrediting agency and the power to establish reasonable standards for continuing counselor education.(h) Subject to the provisions of Chapter 150B of the General Statutes, the Board shall have the power to adopt, amend, or repeal rules to carry out the purposes of this Article, including but not limited to the power to adopt ethical and disciplinary standards.(i) The Board shall establish the criteria for determining the qualifications constituting "supervised clinical mental health practice".(j) The Board may examine, approve, issue, deny, revoke, suspend, and renew the licenses of counselor applicants and licensees under this Article, and conduct hearings in connection with these actions.(k) The Board shall investigate, subpoena individuals and records, and take necessary appropriate action to properly discipline persons licensed under this Article and to enforce this Article.(l) The Board shall establish a program for licensees who may be experiencing substance use disorders, burnout, compassion fatigue, and other mental health concerns. In establishing this program, the Board is authorized to enter into agreements with existing professional health care programs. The Board is also authorized to refer any licensee to this program as part of the disciplinary process. The Board may adopt rules implementing this program.  (1983, c. 755, s. 1; 1987, c. 827, s. 1; 1993, c. 514, s. 1; 2009-367, s. 5; 2019-240, s. 2(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 90-335 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 24 - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors Act.|§ 90-335 - Board general provisions.

 90-335. Board general provisions.The Board shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 93B of the General Statutes. (1983, c. 755, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-337 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 24 - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors Act.|§ 90-337 - Persons credentialed in other states.

 90-337. Persons credentialed in other states.(a) The Board may license any person who is currently licensed, certified, or registered by another state if the individual has met requirements determined by the Board to be substantially similar to or exceeding those established under this Article.(b) The Board may enter into reciprocity agreements with another state.  (1983, c. 755, s. 1; 1993, c. 514, s. 1; 2019-240, s. 2(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 90-339 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 24 - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors Act.|§ 90-339 - Renewal of licenses.

 90-339. Renewal of licenses.(a) All licenses shall be effective upon the date of issuance by the Board, and shall expire on the second June 30 thereafter.(b) All licenses issued hereunder shall be renewed at the times and in the manner provided by this section. At least 45 days prior to expiration of each license, the Board shall mail a notice for license renewal to the person licensed for the current licensure period. At least 10 days before the current license expires, the applicant must return the notice properly completed, together with a renewal fee established by the Board and evidence of continuing counselor education as approved by the Board, upon receipt of which the Board shall issue to the person to be licensed the renewed license for the period stated on the license.(c) Any person licensed who allows the license to lapse for failure to apply for renewal within 45 days after notice shall be subject to the late renewal fee. Failure to apply for renewal of a license within one year after the license's expiration date will require that a license be reissued only upon application as for an original license. (1983, c. 755, s. 1; 1993, c. 514, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-341 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 24 - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors Act.|§ 90-341 - Violation a misdemeanor.

 90-341. Violation a misdemeanor.Any person violating any provision of this Article is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. (1983, c. 755, s. 1; 1993, c. 539, s. 651; 1994, Ex. Sess., c. 24, s. 14(c).)
NC Gen Stat § 90-342 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 24 - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors Act.|§ 90-342 - Injunction.

 90-342. Injunction.As an additional remedy, the Board may proceed in a superior court to enjoin and restrain any person from violating the prohibitions of this Article. The Board shall not be required to post bond in connection with such proceeding. (1983, c. 755, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-343 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 24 - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors Act.|§ 90-343 - Disclosure.

 90-343. Disclosure.Any individual, or employer of an individual, who is licensed under this Article may not charge a client or receive remuneration for clinical mental health counseling services unless, prior to the performance of those services, the client is furnished a copy of a Professional Disclosure Statement that includes the licensee's professional credentials, the services offered, the fee schedule, and other provisions required by the Board.  (1993, c. 514, s. 1; 2019-240, s. 2(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 90-344 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 24 - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors Act.|§ 90-344 - Third-party reimbursements.

 90-344. Third-party reimbursements.Nothing in this Article shall be construed to require direct third-party reimbursement to persons licensed under this Article. (1993, c. 514, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-350 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 25 - Dietetics/Nutrition.|§ 90-350 - Short title.

 90-350. Short title.This Article shall be known as the Dietetics/Nutrition Practice Act. (1991, c. 668, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-351 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 25 - Dietetics/Nutrition.|§ 90-351 - Purpose.

 90-351. Purpose.It is the purpose of this Article to safeguard the public health, safety and welfare and to protect the public from being harmed by unqualified persons by providing for the licensure and regulation of persons engaged in the practice of dietetics or nutrition and by the establishment of educational standards for those persons.  (1991, c. 668, s. 1; 2018-91, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-352 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 25 - Dietetics/Nutrition.|§ 90-352 - Definitions.

 90-352. Definitions.The following definitions apply in this Article, unless the context otherwise requires:(1) ACEND. - The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, which is the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics accrediting agency for education programs preparing students for careers as Registered Dietitian Nutritionists or Nutrition and Dietetic Technicians, Registered.(1a) Board. - The North Carolina Board of Dietetics/Nutrition.(1b) Certified Nutrition Specialist. - An individual certified by the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists.(2) Dietetics. - The integration and application of principles derived from the science of nutrition, biochemistry, physiology, food, and management and from behavioral and social sciences to achieve and maintain a healthy status. The primary function of dietetics is the provision of medical nutrition therapy.(2a) Diplomate of the American Clinical Board of Nutrition. - An individual certified by the American Clinical Board of Nutrition.(3) Licensed dietitian/nutritionist or licensed nutritionist. - An individual licensed in good standing to practice dietetics, nutrition, or both.(3a) Medical nutrition therapy. - The provision of nutrition care services for the purpose of managing or treating a medical condition.(3b) Nutrition. - The integration and application of principles derived from the science of nutrition, biochemistry, metabolism, and pathophysiology to achieve and maintain a healthy status. The primary function of nutrition practice is the provision of medical nutrition therapy.(4) Nutrition care services. - Any part or all of the following:a. Assessing and evaluating the nutritional needs of individuals and groups, and determining resources and constraints in the practice setting, including ordering laboratory tests related to the practice of nutrition and dietetics.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.d. Developing, implementing, and managing nutrition care systems.e. Evaluating, making changes in, and maintaining appropriate standards of quality in food and nutrition services.f. Ordering therapeutic diets.The term does not include the retail sale of food products or vitamins.(5) Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. - An individual registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.(6) Telepractice. - The delivery of services under this Article by means other than in-person, including by telephone, e-mail, Internet, or other methods of electronic communication.  (1991, c. 668, s. 1; 2018-91, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-353 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 25 - Dietetics/Nutrition.|§ 90-353 - Creation of Board.

 90-353. Creation of Board.(a) The North Carolina Board of Dietetics/Nutrition is created.(a1) The Board shall consist of the following seven members:(1) Three members shall be dietitian/nutritionists licensed under this Article.(2) Two members shall be nutritionists licensed under this Article.(3) One member shall be a physician licensed under Article 1 of this Chapter.(4) One member shall not be licensed under this Article and shall represent the public at large.(b) Licensed dietitian/nutritionist and licensed nutritionist members of the Board shall meet all of the following criteria:(1) Be citizens of the United States and residents of this State.(2) Have practiced in the field of dietetics or nutrition for at least three years.(3) Be licensed under this Article, except that the first appointed licensed nutritionists are not required to be licensed under this Article or to have practiced for three years at the time of their appointment to a first term on the Board; provided, however, that each appointed licensed nutritionist must meet all of the following criteria:a. Possess the qualifications necessary for licensure under this Article.b. Apply for licensure under this Article within six months of its availability.(b1) The licensed physician member of the Board shall be a citizen of the United States and a resident of this State.(c) The member of the Board appointed from the public at large shall be a citizen of the United States and a resident of this State and shall not be any of the following:(1) A dietician/nutritionist or nutritionist.(2) An agent or employee of a person engaged in the profession of dietetics or nutrition.(3) A licensed health care professional or enrolled in a program to become prepared to be a licensed health care professional.(4) An agent or employee of a health care institution, a health care insurer, or a health care professional school.(5) A member of any allied health profession or enrolled in a program to become prepared to be a member of an allied health profession.(6) The spouse of an individual who is not eligible to serve as a public member of the Board.  (1991, c. 668, s. 1; 2018-91, s. 3.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-354 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 25 - Dietetics/Nutrition.|§ 90-354 - Appointments and removal of Board members, terms and compensation.

 90-354. Appointments and removal of Board members, terms and compensation.(a) The members of the Board shall be appointed as follows:(1) The Governor shall appoint the following members:a. One licensed dietitian/nutritionist as described in G.S. 90-353(a1)(1), who shall be an educator on the faculty of a college or university accredited at the time from the appropriate regional accrediting agency recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation and the United States Department of Education, specializing in the field of dietetics or nutrition.b. The licensed physician as described in G.S. 90-353(a1)(3).c. The public member as described in G.S. 90-353(a1)(4).(2) The General Assembly upon the recommendation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall appoint one licensed dietitian/nutritionist as described in G.S. 90-353(a1)(1) and one licensed nutritionist as described in G.S. 90-353(a1)(2), both in accordance with G.S. 120-121. One of these appointees shall be a dietician/nutritionist or a nutritionist whose primary practice is clinical dietetics or nutrition in a hospital or long-term care institution regulated under Article 5 or Part 1 of Article 6 of Chapter 131E of the General Statutes.(3) The General Assembly upon the recommendation of the President Pro Tempore of the Senate shall appoint one licensed dietitian/nutritionist as described in G.S. 90-353(a1)(1) and one licensed nutritionist as described in G.S. 90-353(a1)(2), both in accordance with G.S. 120-121. One of these appointees shall be a dietician/nutritionist or a nutritionist whose primary practice is consulting in, or the private practice of, dietetics or nutrition.(b) Members of the Board shall take office on the first day of July immediately following the expired term of that office and shall serve for a term of three years and until their successors are appointed and qualified.(c) No member shall serve on the Board for more than two consecutive terms.(d) The Governor may remove members of the Board, after notice and opportunity for hearing, for any of the following reasons:(1) Incompetence.(2) Neglect of duty.(3) Unprofessional conduct.(4) Conviction of any felony.(5) Failure to meet the qualifications of this Article.(6) Committing any act prohibited by this Article.(e) Any vacancy shall be filled by the appointing authority originally filling that position, except that any vacancy in appointments by the General Assembly shall be filled in accordance with G.S. 120-122.(f) Members of the Board shall receive no compensation for their services, but shall be entitled to travel, per diem, and other expenses authorized by G.S. 93B-5.  (1991, c. 668, s. 1; 1995, c. 490, s. 16; 2001-342, s. 1; 2018-91, s. 4(a).)
NC Gen Stat § 90-355 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 25 - Dietetics/Nutrition.|§ 90-355 - Election of officers; meetings of Board.

 90-355. Election of officers; meetings of Board.(a) The Board shall elect a chairman and a vice-chairman who shall hold office according to rules adopted by the Board.(b) The Board shall hold at least two regular meetings each year as provided by rules adopted by the Board. The Board may hold additional meetings upon the call of the chairman or any two Board members. A majority of the Board membership shall constitute a quorum. (1991, c. 668, s. 1; 2001-342, s. 2.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-356 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 25 - Dietetics/Nutrition.|§ 90-356 - Power and responsibility of Board.

 90-356. Power and responsibility of Board.The Board shall:(1) Determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for licenses, renewal of licenses, and reciprocal licenses.(2) Adopt rules necessary to conduct its business, carry out its duties, and administer this Article; provided, however, that as of July 1, 2018, no rule making shall be performed by the Board until two licensed nutritionists have been appointed to the Board.(3) Adopt and publish a code of ethics.(4) Deny, issue, suspend, revoke, and renew licenses in accordance with this Article.(5) Conduct investigations, subpoena individuals and records, and do all other things necessary and proper to discipline persons licensed under this Article and to enforce this Article.(6) Employ professional, clerical, investigative or special personnel necessary to carry out the provisions of this Article, and purchase or rent office space, equipment and supplies.(7) Adopt a seal by which it shall authenticate its proceedings, official records, and licenses.(8) Conduct administrative hearings in accordance with Article 3A of Chapter 150B of the General Statutes when a "contested case" as defined in G.S. 150B-2(2) arises under this Article.(9) Establish reasonable fees for applications for examination; initial, provisional, and renewal licenses; and other services provided by the Board.(10) Submit an annual report to the Governor and General Assembly of all its official actions during the preceding year, together with any recommendations and findings regarding improvements of the practice of dietetics or nutrition.(11) Publish and make available upon request the licensure standards prescribed under this Article and all rules adopted by the Board.(12) Request and receive the assistance of State educational institutions or other State agencies.(13) Approve and evaluate continuing education requirements for persons seeking to renew licensure under this Article.(14) Publish, and make available to the public, records of any Board action resulting in any disciplinary action taken by the Board or criminal action taken by the State for any violation of this Article.(15) Request that the Department of Public Safety conduct criminal history record checks of applicants for licensure pursuant to G.S. 143B-966.  (1991, c. 668, s. 1; 2001-342, ss. 3, 4; 2018-91, s. 5.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-358 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 25 - Dietetics/Nutrition.|§ 90-358 - Notification of applicant following evaluation of application.

 90-358. Notification of applicant following evaluation of application.After evaluation of the application and of any other evidence submitted, the Board shall notify each applicant that the application and evidence submitted are satisfactory and accepted, or unsatisfactory and rejected. If rejected, the notice shall state the reasons for the rejection. (1991, c. 668, s. 1.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-359 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 25 - Dietetics/Nutrition.|§ 90-359 - Examinations.

 90-359. Examinations.Competency examinations shall be administered at least twice each year to qualified applicants for licensing. The examinations may be administered by a national testing service. The examinations shall include the RDN Examination given by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the CNS Examination given by the Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists and the DACBN Examination given by the American Clinical Board of Nutrition. The Board may include other nutrition therapy-focused examinations accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies for graduates with a baccalaureate degree or higher from a college or university accredited at the time from the appropriate regional accrediting agency recognized by the Council on Health Education Accreditation and the United States Department of Education that are approved by two-thirds vote of the entire Board.  (1991, c. 668, s. 1; 2018-91, s. 8.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-360 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 25 - Dietetics/Nutrition.|§ 90-360 - Granting license without examination.

 90-360. Granting license without examination.The Board may grant, upon application and payment of proper fees, a license as a licensed dietitian/nutritionist or a licensed nutritionist to a person who has met the examination requirements under G.S. 90-359 at the time of application and holds a valid license or certification as a dietitian/nutritionist, dietitian, or nutritionist issued by another state or any political territory or jurisdiction acceptable to the Board if in the Board's opinion the requirements for that license or certification are substantially the same as the requirements of this Article.  (1991, c. 668, s. 1; 2018-91, s. 9.)
NC Gen Stat § 90-361 (2021)
2021 North Carolina General Statutes|Chapter 90 - Medicine and Allied Occupations|Article 25 - Dietetics/Nutrition.|§ 90-361 - Provisional licenses.

 90-361. Provisional licenses.The Board may grant a provisional license for a period not exceeding 12 months to any individual who has successfully completed the educational and clinical practice requirements and has made application to take one of the examinations required under G.S. 90-359. A provisional license shall allow the individual to practice as a dietitian/nutritionist or nutritionist under the supervision of a dietitian/nutritionist or nutritionist licensed in this State and shall be valid until revoked by the Board.  (1991, c. 668, s. 1; 2018-91, s. 10.)