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This bill creates and enacts a new chapter in the North Dakota Century Code to adopt the Dietitian Licensure Compact, a comprehensive interstate agreement designed to facilitate the practice of dietetics across state lines. The compact aims to increase public access to dietetic services by establishing a uniform system for licensed dietitians to practice in multiple member states without obtaining separate licenses in each state. Key provisions include creating a data system to track licensees, establishing a compact commission to oversee implementation, and defining the requirements for obtaining a "compact privilege" to practice in remote states. To qualify, dietitians must hold a current registration from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or meet specific educational, training, and examination requirements. The compact creates a mechanism for states to share investigative and disciplinary information, allows for joint investigations of licensees, and provides a framework for addressing adverse actions against a dietitian's license. The compact will become effective once seven states have enacted it, and it includes provisions for rulemaking, dispute resolution, and potential withdrawal of member states. The overall goal is to streamline licensure, reduce administrative burdens, enhance public protection, and support professional mobility for licensed dietitians.

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https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo2223.html