Ch. 439                                    2004 LAWS OF MARYLAND

nutrition), food and nutrition, dietetics, human nutrition, community nutrition,
public health nutrition, or equivalent training approved by the Board; and

(ii) Have satisfactorily completed a Board approved experience
component in dietetic or nutritionist practice which:

1.       Consists of not less than 900 hours; and

2.       Includes the human clinical experience gained while
completing a master's or doctoral degree; [or]

(3) SUBMIT TO THE BOARD PROOF OF REGISTRATION THROUGH THE
COMMISSION ON DIETETIC REGISTRATION OF THE AMERICAN DIETETIC
ASSOCIATION; OR

[(3)] (4) Have satisfactorily completed the academic and experience
requirements of the Certification Board for Nutrition Specialists and submit to the
Board proof of certification by the Certification Board for Nutrition Specialists.

[(f)] (E) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, the applicant must pass
an examination approved by the Board under this subtitle.

[(g)] (F) The applicant shall meet any other qualifications or requirements
that the Board establishes for license applicants.

5-303.

(a)     An applicant for a license shall:

(1)     Submit an application to the Board on the form that the Board
requires;

(2)     Pay the application fee set by the Board; and

(3)     Provide proof of passing an examination approved by the Board.

(b)     In addition to any other requirements of this section, an applicant who is
or has been licensed TO PRACTICE DIETETICS in another state or country shall submit
proof of good standing [as a licensed dietitian or licensed nutritionist] in that state or
country or proof of eligibility for a license in good standing in that state or country.

5-304.

The Board shall determine the passing score for the examination approved.

5-305.

(a)     Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board may waive an
examination requirement of this title for an individual who:

(1)     Is licensed to practice dietetics in another state or country; or

(2)     Is registered to practice dietetics by the Commission on Dietetic
Registration of the American Dietetic Association.

(b)     The Board may grant a waiver under this section only if the applicant:

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