Code of Massachusetts Regulations 268 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION OF DIETITIANS/NUTRITIONISTS
Here’s an enhanced overview of 268 CMR: Board of Registration of Dietitians/Nutritionists (Massachusetts), covering the major parts:
📘 268 CMR 1.00 – Reserved
No active provisions currently. (law.cornell.edu)
268 CMR 2.00 – Definitions
Defines key terms including:
Board – Registration Board of Dietitians/Nutritionists
Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) – Person licensed under M.G.L. c.112 §§ 201–210
Field of Dietetics and Nutrition – Encompasses food science, clinical nutrition, public health nutrition, assessment, and counseling (regulations.justia.com)
268 CMR 3.00 – Procedure for Licensure
3.01 Licensure requirements:
Minimum age 18, good moral character
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) with specified coursework (biology, chemistry, behavioral science, food & nutrition) (mass.gov)
≥ 900‑hour Board‑approved internship, or paid supervised experience (3 yrs post‑bachelor’s, or shorter if advanced degree) (mass.gov)
Pass Board‑approved competency exam
Pay required fees
Also includes licensure by reciprocity from other jurisdictions. (nutritioned.org, mass.gov)
3.02 Renewal:
Biennial renewal every two years, tied to your birthday
Must complete 30 continuing‑education units (CUs) every cycle (mass.gov, regulations.justia.com)
Provisions for lapsed licenses (late fees, possible review, re-exam, etc.)
3.04 Board communication:
Update your official address and respond to communications within 30 days (mass.gov)
268 CMR 4.00 – Continuing Education
30 CUs every 2 years; each CU = 50 minutes of learning
Eligible activities include courses, seminars, publications, teaching—but must address dietetics/nutrition
Marketing/business‑only programs do not qualify (regulations.justia.com)
268 CMR 5.00 – Professional Standards & Ethical Codes
5.01 Standards & Activities:
Covers food services, clinical/community nutrition, safety, etc.
5.02 Code of Ethics:
Requires honesty, integrity, scientific-based practice, competence, scope adherence, full disclosure, avoiding misleading advertising, no substance-impaired practice, reporting violations, etc. (mass.gov)
5.03 Client relationships:
Disclose fees/payment terms upfront; no overcharging; manage conflicts
Maintain client records, retain them a minimum of 5 years, and allow client access on request
268 CMR 6.00 – Discipline
Details grounds for disciplinary action, including criminal conduct, malpractice, ethics violations, etc. (refer to 6.02–6.04) (mass.gov)
🔍 Additional Practical Insights
Licensure boundary expanded: as of Sept 25, 2022, oversight shifted to Massachusetts DPH Health Professions eLicensing platform (eatrightma.org)
The Board office is now located at 250 Washington St, Boston, MA 02108 (eatrightma.org)
Continuing education units require detailed documentation, and MA audits CE logs randomly (eatrightma.org)
✅ Summary Table
Section
Topic
Key Takeaways
2.00
Definitions
Clarifies license scope & terminology
3.00
Licensure Process
Education + supervised experience, exam, fees, renewal
4.00
Continuing Education
30 CUs/2 yrs; Board‑approved; specific content required
5.00
Practice & Ethics
Professional standards, client care, record-keeping
6.00
Discipline
Violations that may trigger sanctions
🔗 To Get the Full Text
Download official PDFs from Mass.gov, e.g.:
268 CMR 5.00 (Standards & Ethics) (nutritioned.org, umassmed.typepad.com, mass.gov)
268 CMR 3.00 (Licensure) (law.cornell.edu)
Or visit LII and Justia for browsable versions (law.cornell.edu)
For CE details, visit 268 CMR 4.00 (Justia)
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