as introduced - 80th Legislature (1997 - 1998) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am
1.1 A bill for an act 1.2 relating to health occupations; permitting the board 1.3 of dietetics and nutrition practice to waive licensure 1.4 requirements for dietitians. 1.5 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: 1.6 Section 1. [TEMPORARY LICENSURE WAIVER FOR DIETITIANS.] 1.7 Until October 31, 1998, the board of dietetics and 1.8 nutrition practice may waive the requirements for licensure as a 1.9 dietitian established in Minnesota Statutes, section 148.624, 1.10 subdivision 1, clause (1), and may issue a license to an 1.11 applicant who meets the qualifications for licensure specified 1.12 in Minnesota Statutes, section 148.627, subdivision 1. A waiver 1.13 may be granted in cases in which unusual or extraordinary 1.14 job-related circumstances prevented an applicant from applying 1.15 for licensure during the transition period specified in 1.16 Minnesota Statutes, section 148.627, subdivision 1. An 1.17 applicant must request a waiver in writing and must explain the 1.18 circumstances that prevented the applicant from applying for 1.19 licensure during the transition period. 1.20 Sec. 2. [EFFECTIVE DATE.] 1.21 Section 1 is effective the day following final enactment.