Section 20.5-02-02-02 - Unacceptable professional conductThe following constitute unacceptable professional conduct by a licensed registered dietitian or nutritionist and shall subject such licensee or potential licensee to discipline, revocation of licensure, or sanction, or a combination thereof:
1. Taking financial advantage of a client, or using one's position within an agency to enhance one's private practice or the private practice of others for personal gain.2. Entering into any illegal acts with a client.3. Participating in, condoning, or being an accessory to dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation in the practice of dietetics or nutrition.4. Not providing clients with accurate and complete information regarding the extent and nature of the services available to them.5. Convicted of a criminal act which affects the practice of the profession. (North Dakota Century Code section 12.1-33-02.1).6. Violating any federal or state confidentiality client care regulation statutes.7. Violating any federal or state discrimination statutes or regulations.8. Not seeking adequate and appropriate treatment for any illness or disorder which interferes with professional functioning or ability to perform the basic expected functions, or both, of a dietitian or a nutritionist.9. Using misrepresentation in the procurement of licensing as a dietitian or nutritionist or knowingly assisting another in the procurement of licensing through misrepresentation. Misrepresentation of professional qualifications, certifications, accreditations, affiliation, and employment experiences.10. Failure to report through the proper channels the incompetent, unethical, or illegal practice of any licensed dietitian or nutritionist who is providing such service.11. Participating in activities that constitute a conflict of professional interest and adversely affect the licensee's ability to provide dietetic or nutrition services.12. Being disciplined by an agency of another state that regulates the practice of dietetics or nutrition and at least one of the grounds for the discipline is the same or substantially equivalent to the grounds for discipline in this state.13. Providing any inaccurate, misleading, or false information to the board regarding a licensure action.14. Providing inaccurate or incompetent services to a client which present a risk of harm to the client, even if harm does not actually occur.N.D. Admin Code 20.5-02-02-02
Effective June 1, 1991; amended effective October 1, 2000.Amended by Administrative Rules Supplement 2022-385, July 2022, effective 7/1/2022.General Authority: NDCC 43-44-03
Law Implemented: NDCC 43-44-03