| (a) A license held by a licensed dietitian is valid
for two years after the date of issuance and may be renewed biennially.
(b) Each licensee is responsible for renewing the license
before the expiration date and shall not be excused from paying additional
fees or penalties. Failure to receive notification prior to the expiration
date of the license shall not excuse failure to file for renewal or
late renewal.
(c) To renew a license, a licensed dietitian must:
(1) submit a completed renewal application on a department-approved
form;
(2) complete twelve (12) hours of continuing education
as required under §116.80;
(3) comply with the continuing education audit process
described under §116.82, as applicable; and
(4) submit the fee required under §116.110.
(d) The licensed dietitian must successfully pass a
criminal history background check pursuant to Occupations Code, Chapters
51 and 53, and the department's criminal conviction guidelines.
(e) The licensed dietitian must meet the fitness requirements
under §116.51.
(f) For each license renewal on or after September
1, 2020, the licensed dietitian must complete the human trafficking
prevention training required under Occupations Code, Chapter 116,
and provide proof of completion as prescribed by the department.
(g) The commission, executive director, or department
shall renew the license of the licensee who has met all requirements
for renewal, except as provided under Texas Occupations Code §701.304
and §701.401.
(h) A person whose license has expired may late renew
the license in accordance with §60.31 and §60.83.
(i) A person whose license has expired may not use
the title or represent or imply that he or she has the title of "licensed
dietitian" or use the letters "LD", and may not use any facsimile
of those titles in any manner.
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