# K.S.A. § 65-5903: 65-5903 - Persons authorized to practice dietetics or make certain representations limited; violations misdemeanor; action to enjoin violation authorized

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C65_A59_S65-5903

## Section

- **Citation:** K.S.A. § 65-5903
- **Heading:** 65-5903 - Persons authorized to practice dietetics or make certain representations limited; violations misdemeanor; action to enjoin violation authorized
- **Jurisdiction:** Kansas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** KS Code / Chapter 65 / Article 59 / Section 65-5903

## Text

65-5903. Persons authorized to practice dietetics or make certain representations limited; violations misdemeanor; action to enjoin violation authorized. (a) Beginning one year after the date the rules and regulations first adopted under this act become effective, only a person licensed or otherwise authorized to practice under this act shall practice dietetics. Only a person licensed under this act shall use the title "dietitian" or "licensed dietitian" alone or in combination with other titles or use the letters L.D. or any other words or letters to indicate that the person using the same is a licensed dietitian.

(b) Violation of this section is a class C misdemeanor.

(c) In lieu of or in addition to prosecution under subsection (b), the secretary may bring an action to enjoin an alleged violation of this section.

## Nearby sections

- [K.S.A. § 65-5901 65-5901 - Citation of act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C65_A59_S65-5901.md)
- [K.S.A. § 65-5902 65-5902 - Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C65_A59_S65-5902.md)
- [K.S.A. § 65-5903 65-5903 - Persons authorized to practice dietetics or make certain representations limited; violations misdemeanor; action to enjoin violation authorized.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C65_A59_S65-5903.md)
- [K.S.A. § 65-5904 65-5904 - Rules and regulations for implementation of act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C65_A59_S65-5904.md)
- [K.S.A. § 65-5905 65-5905 - Contracts to obtain information about courses of study authorized.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C65_A59_S65-5905.md)
- [K.S.A. § 65-5906 65-5906 - Requirements for licensure; licenses issued for two years.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C65_A59_S65-5906.md)
- [K.S.A. § 65-5907 65-5907 - Temporary license; requirements; expiration; renewal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C65_A59_S65-5907.md)
- [K.S.A. § 65-5908 65-5908 - Waiver of requirements; when authorized.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C65_A59_S65-5908.md)
- [K.S.A. § 65-5909 65-5909 - Renewal of license; requirements; procedure; reinstatement of lapsed license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C65_A59_S65-5909.md)
- [K.S.A. § 65-5910 65-5910 - Licensure of person licensed in another state.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C65_A59_S65-5910.md)
- [K.S.A. § 65-5911 65-5911 - Denial, refusal to renew, suspension or revocation of license; grounds; procedure; reinstatement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C65_A59_S65-5911.md)
- [K.S.A. § 65-5912 65-5912 - Construction of act; exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C65_A59_S65-5912.md)
- [K.S.A. § 65-5913 65-5913 - Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C65_A59_S65-5913.md)
- [K.S.A. § 65-5914 65-5914 - Dietician compact; facilitating interstate practice of dieticians.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C65_A59_S65-5914.md)

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