(A) It is unlawful for a person not licensed under this chapter, or whose license has been suspended or revoked by the panel, to hold himself or herself out as a dietitian, licensed dietitian, alone or in combination, or use with the letters "LD" or any facsimile or combination in any words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia.
(B) A person who violates subsection (A) is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than three hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than ninety days, or both.
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.