# Title 20.5 — Dietetic Practice, Board of

## Article 20.5-01 — General Administration

## Chapter 20.5-01-01 — Organization of the Board

### § 20.5-01-01-01. Organization of the board of dietetic practice.

1. History and function. The 1985 legislative assembly passed legislation to license dietitians
and nutritionists, codified as North Dakota Century Code chapter 43-44. This chapter requires
the governor to appoint a state board of dietetic practice. It is the responsibility of the board to
license dietitians and nutritionists.
2. Board membership. The board consists of five members appointed by the governor. Three
members must be licensed registered dietitians, one other member must be a licensed
nutritionist, and one member represents consumer interests. Each board member serves a
term of three years. No member may serve more than two successive terms on the board.
3. Officers. Officers are elected annually. The board may hire an executive secretary and other
employees as it deems necessary.
4. Inquiries. Inquiries regarding the board may be addressed to:
North Dakota Board of Dietetic Practice
603 Foster Avenue NW
Cooperstown, ND 58425
Email: n dbodp@gmail.com
Phone: 701-253-0700
Fax: 888-681-2813
History: Effective December 1, 1986; amended effective October 1, 1993; July 1, 2009; April 1, 2013;
July 1, 2022.
General Authority: NDCC 28-32-02.1
Law Implemented: NDCC 43-44-03
