Minnesota Administrative Rules Agency 127 - Dietetics and Nutrition Practice Board
Here’s an updated and polished overview of Minnesota Administrative Rules – Agency 127 (Dietetics and Nutrition Practice Board):
📘 Agency 127 – Overview
Agency 127 consists of Chapter 3250 – Licensure and Practice, governing licensing standards, continuing education, fees, and practice protocols for dietitians and nutritionists in Minnesota (revisor.mn.gov).
🛡️Key Subchapters in Chapter 3250
1. Licensure Requirements
Dietitian: Requires:
Meet education, supervised practice (900 hours), and national Registered Dietitian exam .
Nutritionist:
Must hold a postgraduate degree in nutrition (e.g., human, clinical, public health) from an accredited U.S. institution.
Complete at least 900 hours of supervised practice under qualified professionals (regulations.justia.com, eatrightpro.org).
Alternatively, hold certification from the American Board of Nutrition (regulations.justia.com).
2. Initial Licensing & Renewal
Applications submitted via official Board forms with appropriate fee (outlined in part 3250.0050) (mn.gov).
Licenses are time-limited, requiring regular renewal (see part 3250.0045) .
3. Continuing Education
License renewal requires a minimum of 45 continuing education units (CEUs) every 3 years, through Board-approved programs (law.cornell.edu).
4. Fees
Fee structure (application, renewal, reinstatement, etc.) is defined in part 3250.0050 (mn.gov).
⚖️ Statutory Alignment
Under Minnesota Statutes Chapters 148.621–148.634:
Defines roles, licensure, renewal, reciprocity, discipline, exemptions, and temporary licensure—including for military families (mn.gov, eatrightpro.org).
Covers provisional licenses valid for up to six months for active duty or veteran spouses .
📋 Exemptions & Reciprocity
Reciprocity: Licenses may be granted if another U.S. jurisdiction’s requirements are similarly rigorous .
Exemptions: Students, trainees, paraprofessionals, physicians, home economists, nonprofit staff, research participants, and others may practice nutrition in limited scopes without licensure—so long as they do not hold out as licensed dietitians or nutritionists (eatrightpro.org).
✅ Summary Table
Topic
Highlights
Core Rule Set
Chapter 3250 – Licensure & Practice
Dietitian Licensure
Accredited education + 900-hour supervised practice + RD exam
Nutritionist Licensure
Postgrad degree + 900-hour supervised practice OR board certification
Renewal Requirements
Licenses term-based; 45 CEUs every 3 years
Fees
Defined in part 3250.0050
Legal Basis
MN Statutes §§ 148.621–148.634
Reciprocity
Recognized from equivalent state licensure
Exemptions
Students, other health professionals, paraprofessionals, etc.
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