LAC 46:LXIX.115. Gratuitous Service during a Declared Public Health Emergency (Formerly §112)

A. In a public health emergency lawfully declared as such by the governor of Louisiana, the requirement for a Louisiana license as a licensed dietitian/nutritionist or provisional licensed dietitian/nutritionist may be suspended by the board at that time to those out of state licensed dietitians/nutritionists or provisional licensed dietitian/nutritionists, whose licenses, certifications or registrations are current and unrestricted in another jurisdiction of the United States, for a period of time not to exceed the duration and scope of R.S. 29:769(E), as more particularly set forth in this rule. B. The following requirements for temporary registration may be imposed pursuant to the declared state of emergency and shall be in accordance with rules promulgated by the board. C. A licensed dietitian/nutritionist or provisional licensed dietitian/nutritionist not licensed in Louisiana, whose licenses and CDR registrations are current and unrestricted in another jurisdiction of the United States, may gratuitously provide dietetic/nutrition services if: 1. the licensed dietitian/nutritionist or provisional dietitian/nutritionist has photo identification and a license to verify a current and unrestricted license, certification or registration in another jurisdiction of the United States, and properly registers with the board prior to providing dietetic/nutrition services in Louisiana as follows: a. the dietitian/nutritionist or provisional dietitian/nutritionist is engaged in a legitimate relief effort during the emergency period, and provides satisfactory documentation to the board of the location site(s) that he will be providing gratuitous dietetic/nutrition services; b. the dietitian/nutritionist or provisional dietitian/nutritionist shall comply with the Louisiana Dietetic/Nutrition Practice Act, board rules and regulations, and other applicable laws, as well as practice in good faith, and within the reasonable scope of his skill, training, and ability; and c. the dietitian/nutritionist or provisional dietitian/nutritionist renders services on a gratuitous basis with no revenue of any kind to be derived whatsoever from the provision of services within the state of Louisiana. D. The authority provided for in the emergency rule shall be applicable for a period of time not to exceed 60 days at the discretion of the board, with the potential extension of up to two additional periods not to exceed 60 days for each extension as determined appropriate and necessary by the board. E. All interested licensed dietitian/nutritionists or provisional licensed dietitian/nutritionists shall submit a copy of their respective current and unrestricted licenses, or CDR registrations issued in other jurisdictions of the United States and photographic identification, as well as other requested information, to the Louisiana Board of Examiners in Dietetics and Nutrition for registration with this agency prior to gratuitously providing dietetic/nutrition services in Louisiana. F. Should a qualified licensed dietitian/nutritionist or provisional licensed dietitian/nutritionist registered with the board thereafter fail to comply with any requirement or condition established by this Rule, the board may terminate his or her board registration upon notice and hearing. G. In the event a licensed dietitian/nutritionist or provisional licensed dietitian/nutritionist fails to register with the board, but practices dietetics and/or nutrition, whether gratuitously or otherwise, then such conduct will be considered unlawful practice of dietetics and nutrition and prosecuted accordingly.