What are the Dietetic Licensure Laws in Missouri?
Missouri has licensure defined as a practice act, defining the legal scope of practice of a Licensed Dietitian. If an individual who is not licensed calls themselves a 'dietitian' they would be breaching the licensure law.
Consumer Protection Coordinator (CPC):
Email: cpc@eatrightmissouri.org
Missouri State Committee of Dietitians:
3605 Missouri Boulevard, P.O. Box 1335, Jefferson City, MO
Email: diet@pr.mo.gov | Phone: 573.522.3438 | Fax: 573.526.3489
For more information, visit the Academy’s page on licensure statues
Compact
The Dietitian Licensure Compact facilitates interstate practice of dietetics with the goal of improving public access to dietetics services while preserving state regulatory authority.
Temporary Licensure
Senate Bill 1233 has been “Truly Agreed to and Finally Passed" and has been delivered to Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe.