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AGENCY UMBRELLA-UNIT NUMBER: 02-344
AGENCY NAME: Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Office of Licensing & Registration, Board of Licensing of Dietetic Practice

CONTACT PERSON: Penny Vaillancourt, Board Administrator, 35 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0035. Tel: (207) 624-8420

EMERGENCY RULES ADOPTED SINCE THE LAST REGULATORY AGENDA: None

EXPECTED 2003-2004 RULEMAKING ACTIVITY:

CHAPTER 1: General Information
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A., §9904(2)
PURPOSE: This chapter establishes guidelines relating to meetings, records and advisory rulings.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Summer 2004.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Consumers, applicants for licensure and existing licensees.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not expected.

CHAPTER 2: Rules for Licensing of Dietetic Practice
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A., §9904(2), and 10 MRSA §8003(2-A) (D)
PURPOSE: This chapter outlines the rules regarding licensure in dietetic practice, including educational requirements, examination requirements, application and licensing procedures, fees, and continuing education requirements. Provisions may be added pertinent to the staff review of applications. The Board may repeal existing fee provisions now that OLR has established fees for this board directly pursuant to 10 MRSA §8003(2-A)(D) and Rule 02-041 Chapter 10.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Summer 2004.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Applicants for licensure and existing licensees.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not expected.

CHAPTER 3: Complaints and Investigations
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A., §9904(2)
PURPOSE: This Chapter describes the procedure by which complaints and investigations will be handled by the Board.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Summer 2004.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Consumers, applicants for licensure and existing licensees.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not expected.

CHAPTER 4: Code of Ethics
STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A., §9904(2)
PURPOSE: This Chapter sets forth rules regarding codes of ethics for licensed dietitians and dietetic technicians.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE: Summer 2004.
AFFECTED PARTIES: Consumers and licensees.
CONSENSUS-BASED RULE DEVELOPMENT: Not expected.

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