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Legislation creating the Regulation of Dietitians and Nutritionists was passed by the state legislature and approved by the governor.  The Division of Corporation and Professional Licensing staffs the program. 

Regulated Professions

a. Dietitians
b. Nutritionists

License Applications

Application for Dietitian License, #08-4400, Rev 04/08. Must also provide verification of registration from the Commission on Dietitian Registration.

Application for Nutritionist License, #08-4399, Rev. 11/26/09. Must also provide verification of registration from the Certification Board for Nutritional Specialists or provide proof of a masters degree in human nutrition and 900 hours of experience in the field

Dietitian License Renewal

The Dietitian renewal forms for the January 1, 2012 – December 31, 2013 licensing period are available to download by clicking on the following link:

Biennial Dietitian License Renewal Application, #08-4454, Revised 09/19/11.

Nutritionist License Renewal Applications

The Nutritionist renewal forms for the January 1, 2012 – December 31, 2013 licensing period were mailed to licensees in November, 2011, and are also available to download by clicking on the following link:

Biennial Nutritionist License Renewal Application, #08-4455, Revised 09/19/11.

Do not fax, email or scan your renewal application to the Division. Faxed, emailed or scanned applications will not be accepted.

Statutes and Regulations

Alaska Statutes are passed by the legislature. Regulations (also called the Alaska Administrative Code) are rules adopted by the department to implement, interpret, and make specific the statutes. Both statutes and regulations have the force of law.

AS 08.38 specifically applies to Dietitians and Nutritionists. AS 08.01-08.03 and regulations 12 AAC 02 apply to all professions regulated by the division.

Proposed regulations are advertised in Alaska newspapers and we invite public comment on them. If you would like to receive notice of proposed regulations, please write to the regulations specialist and request that your name be added to the Dietitians and Nutritionists interested parties list. Please advise us if you move or wish your name removed from the mailing list.

Dietitian and Nutritionist Statutes AS 08.38.
Centralized Licensing Statutes AS 08.01-08.03. Applies to all professions.
Centralized Licensing Regulations 12 AAC 02. Fees, name and address changes, examinations review, general provisions. Applies to all professions.

National Organizations

National organizations may provide information on the regulation of the dietitians and nutritionists in other states.

Certification Board for Nutritional Specialists

Commission on Dietetic Registration

Contact Information

Connie Petz
Licensing Examiner
Telephone: (907) 465-2580
Fax: (907) 465-2974
E-mail: connie.petz@alaska.gov
Address: P.O. Box 110806
Juneau, AK 99811-0806


Investigations/Complaints

To file a complaint or to bring a matter pertaining to the actions of a licensed, or unlicensed, professional to the attention of our investigative staff,
click the following link:

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Applications may be viewed and printed with Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 or higher. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 or higher, please click on the Adobe logo and download the free software now. If you are unable to view or download an application, please contact us by telephone or e-mail. Providing your complete mailing address will enable us to mail you the application.

Other application forms may be mailed to you or picked up at a division office. Completed applications must be signed and submitted to the division with the appropriate fees.

 
 

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