Sec. 08.38.010. - License required. - Alaska Statutes

(a) An individual may not, unless licensed as a dietitian or nutritionist by the department, use the title "dietitian," "licensed dietitian," "nutritionist," "licensed nutritionist," or an occupational title using the word "dietitian" or "nutritionist."

(b) The only penalty that may be imposed on an individual who engages in conduct that violates (a) of this section is a fine of not more than $1,000 under a citation issued under AS 08.01.102 - 08.01.104.

(c) An individual who obtains or attempts to obtain a dietitian or nutritionist license by dishonest or fraudulent means or who forges, counterfeits, or fraudulently alters a dietitian or nutritionist license, is punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 under a citation issued by the department. For a citation under this subsection, the department shall use the citation procedures applicable to citations for unlicensed practice under AS 08.01.102 - 08.01.104, and an individual who receives a citation under this subsection is subject to the same requirements as an individual who receives a citation under AS 08.01.102 - 08.01.104.