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S.C. Code Ann. § 40-20-100

Revocation or suspension of license; grounds; hearing

Known as the South Carolina Dietetics Licensure Act

The act spans §§ 40–40 (14 sections).

2006 Act No. 392, SECTION 1.

(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.

Official source: South Carolina Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Carolina statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.