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title: O.C.G.A. § 43-11A-9. Eligibility for license.
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# O.C.G.A. § 43-11A-9. Eligibility for license.

Each applicant for a license as a dietitian shall be at least 18 years of age, shall have submitted a completed application upon a form and in such manner as the board prescribes, accompanied by applicable fees, and shall be in compliance with the following requirements:

(1) Receipt of a baccalaureate or higher degree from a college or university accredited by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges or any other regional accreditation agency with a major course of study in dietetics, human nutrition, food and nutrition, nutrition education, or food systems management;

(2) Satisfactory completion of a documented, supervised experience component in dietetic practice of not less than 900 hours supervised by a licensed dietitian or registered dietitian as prescribed by the board;

(3) Successful completion of an examination as required by Code Section 43-11A-13; and

(4) Completion of such other requirements as may be prescribed by the board.

## History

Code 1981, § 43-11A-9, enacted by Ga. L. 1984, p. 1377, § 1; Ga. L. 1987, p. 1149, § 3; Ga. L. 1994, p. 971, § 1.