(A) In addition to the provisions pursuant to Section 40-1-110, the panel may revoke or suspend a dietitian's license or impose any other reasonable limitation on a dietitian's practice if the dietitian engages in any of the following conduct and this conduct is likely to endanger the health, welfare, or safety of the public:
(1) using a false, fraudulent, or forged statement or engaging in a fraudulent, deceitful, or dishonest act in connection with any licensure requirement;
(2) having an addiction to alcohol or drugs to such an extent as to render the licensee unfit to practice dietetics;
(3) having been convicted for the illegal or unauthorized practice of dietetics;
(4) knowingly performing any act which in any way assists an unlicensed person to practice dietetics;
(5) having a physical or mental disability that renders further practice by the licensee dangerous to the public;
(6) violating the code of ethics for the profession of dietetics;
(7) engaging in any dishonorable, unethical, or unprofessional conduct that is likely to deceive or harm the public;
(8) using a false or fraudulent statement in any document connected with the practice of dietetics;
(9) intentionally violating or attempting to violate, directly or indirectly, or assisting in or abetting the violation of or conspiring to violate any provision of this chapter;
(10) committing an act, during the course of practice conducted pursuant to a license issued under this chapter, that constitutes fraud, dishonest dealing, illegality, incompetence, or gross negligence;
(11) engaging in any activity that is beyond the scope of practice of dietetics as set forth in this chapter.
(B) The suspension or revocation of a dietitian's license or the imposition of probationary conditions upon a dietitian may be recommended by the panel after a hearing is conducted.
HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 392, Section 1.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 40 - Professions and Occupations
Chapter 20 - South Carolina Dietetics Licensure Act
Section 40-20-5. Application of Article 1, Chapter 1.
Section 40-20-10. Citation of chapter.
Section 40-20-20. Definitions.
Section 40-20-30. Licensing requirement.
Section 40-20-40. South Carolina Panel for Dietetics created; membership; term.
Section 40-20-50. Advice in development of regulations; conducting disciplinary hearings.
Section 40-20-55. Administration of panel; fees.
Section 40-20-60. Application; contents.
Section 40-20-70. Applicants educated outside of United States.
Section 40-20-80. Renewal of license; late fees; inactive status; reinstatement and expiration.
Section 40-20-100. Revocation or suspension of license; grounds; hearing.
Section 40-20-110. Applicability of chapter.