§ 5-64-11. Penalties for violations.
(a) It is a misdemeanor for any person, in offering his or her services to the public to:
(1) Use in connection with his or her name any designation tending to imply that he or she is a licensed dietitian
utritionist unless certified under the provisions of this chapter.
(2) Use in connection with his or her name any designation tending to imply that he or she is a licensed dietitian
utritionist during the time his or her license certificate issued under the provisions of this chapter is suspended or revoked.
(3) Violate any of the provisions of this chapter.
(b) All misdemeanors shall be punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500) for each offense.
History of Section.P.L. 1988, ch. 643, § 1; P.L. 1991, ch. 385, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 5 - Businesses and Professions
Chapter 5-64 - Dietitian/Nutritionist Act
Section 5-64-1. - Short title.
Section 5-64-3. - Definitions.
Section 5-64-4. - License required.
Section 5-64-5. - Rhode Island state board of dietetics practice.
Section 5-64-6. - Applicant qualifications — Fees.
Section 5-64-7. - Graduate practice.
Section 5-64-9. - Grounds for discipline.
Section 5-64-10. - Procedure for discipline.
Section 5-64-11. - Penalties for violations.
Section 5-64-12. - Exemptions.
Section 5-64-13. - License expiration, renewal.