# K.S.A. § 65-5906: 65-5906 - Requirements for licensure; licenses issued for two years

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KS_C65_A59_S65-5906

## Section

- **Citation:** K.S.A. § 65-5906
- **Heading:** 65-5906 - Requirements for licensure; licenses issued for two years
- **Jurisdiction:** Kansas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** KS Code / Chapter 65 / Article 59 / Section 65-5906

## Text

65-5906. Requirements for licensure; licenses issued for two years. (a) No person shall be granted a license as a dietitian unless such person has:

(1) Filed an application and paid the required application fee;

(2) received a baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate degree with a major course of study in human nutrition, food and nutrition, dietetics or food service management approved by the secretary as meeting the standards for approval of such course of study under this act;

(3) completed a planned, continuous program of dietetic experience approved by the secretary of not less than 900 clock hours under the supervision of a licensed dietitian; and

(4) passed an examination approved by the secretary.

(b) Licenses shall be issued for a period of two years.

## 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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