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KENTUCKY BOARD OF LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION FOR DIETITIANS AND NUTRITIONISTS

Proposed Administrative Regulations

The administrative regulations are also available on the Legislative Research Commission’s website, at https://legislature.ky.gov/Law/kar/Pages/default.aspx

KAR #Summary
201 KAR 33.015This ordinary administrative regulation establishes the procedure for submitting an application for licensure or certification; and establishes requirements for institutions to be approved by the board. The amendment re-organizes and clarifies the existing administrative regulation to eliminate repetitious language and streamline requirements for licensure or certification; adds the requirement of a criminal background investigation by the KSP and FBI pursuant to KRS 310.095; adds the requirement of a baccalaureate transcript for an application as a nutritionist, as required by KRS 310.031(2)(a); and changes one (1) graduate credit requirement to update for more current curriculum requirements.
KAR TitleFiling DateEmailProposed Administrative RegulationRegulatory Impact StatementAmended MIRPublic Comment Meeting Notice
Application, approved programs7/16/2026Sara.Janes@ky.gov201 KAR 33_015 Proposed Admin Reg 
201 KAR 33_015 Reg Impact Analysis 
201 KAR 33_015 Amended MIR 
201 KAR 33_015 Public comment meeting notice 
KAR #Summary
201 KAR 33:015EThis emergency administrative regulation establishes the procedure for submitting an application for licensure or certification; and establishes requirements for institutions to be approved by the board. The amendment re-organizes and clarifies the existing administrative regulation to eliminate repetitious language and streamline requirements for licensure or certification; adds the requirement of a criminal background investigation by the KSP and FBI pursuant to KRS 310.095; adds the requirement of a baccalaureate transcript for an application as a nutritionist, as required by KRS 310.031(2)(a); and changes one (1) graduate credit requirement to update for more current curriculum requirements.
KAR TitleFiling DateEmailProposed Administrative RegulationRegulatory Impact StatementAmended MIRPublic Comment Meeting Notice
Application, approved programs7/16/2026Sara.Janes@ky.gov201 KAR 33 015E Proposed Admin Reg 
201 KAR 33 015E Reg Impact Analysis 
201 KAR 33 015E Amended MIR 
201 KAR 33 015E Meeting Notice 
KAR #Summary
201 KAR 33:020EThe emergency regulation establishes the renewal, late renewal, revocation, inactive status and reinstatement process for current and former dietitians and nutritionists. The amendment retitles the administrative regulation to include late renewal, revocation, inactive status and renewal by reinstatement which were previously included in the regulation but not identified; adds the requirement of a criminal background investigation by the KSP and FBI pursuant to KRS 310.095; reorganizes and clarifies the existing administrative regulation to streamline requirements for renewal, late renewal, revocation, inactive status and renewal by reinstatement; and adds a provision that any person who fails to apply for reinstatement within three (3) years of termination or revocation shall apply for a new license or certification and meet current credentialing standards.
KAR TitleFiling DateEmailProposed Administrative RegulationRegulatory Impact StatementAmended MIRPublic Comment Meeting Notice
Renewal, late renewal, revocation, inactive status, and reinstatement7/16/2026Sara.Janes@ky.gov201 KAR 33 020E Proposed Admin Reg 
201 KAR 33 020E Reg Impact Analysis 
201 KAR 33 020E Amended MIR 
201 KAR 33 020E Public Meeting Notice 
KAR #Summary
201 KAR 33:041The new administrative regulation establishes the compensation for members of the Board of Licensure and Certification for Dietitians and Nutritionists.
KAR TitleFiling DateEmailProposed Administrative RegulationRegulatory Impact StatementAmended MIRPublic Comment Meeting Notice
Compensation of board members7/16/2026Sara.Janes@ky.gov201 KAR 33 041 Proposed Admin Reg 
201 KAR 33 041 Proposed Admin Reg 
201 KAR 33 041Public comment meeting notice 
KAR #Summary
201 KAR 33.071The new administrative regulation establishes procedures for dietitians and nutritionists practicing telehealth.
KAR TitleFiling DateEmailProposed Administrative RegulationRegulatory Impact StatementAmended MIRPublic Comment Meeting Notice
Telehealth and telepractice7/16/2026Sara.Janes@ky.gov201 KAR 33 071 Proposed Admin Reg 
201 KAR 33 071 Reg Impact Analysis 
201 KAR 33 071 Public comment meeting notice 
KAR #Summary
201 KAR 33:020The ordinary regulation establishes the renewal, late renewal, revocation, inactive status and reinstatement process for current and former dietitians and nutritionists. The amendment retitles the administrative regulation to include late renewal, revocation, inactive status and renewal by reinstatement which were previously included in the regulation but not identified; adds the requirement of a criminal background investigation by the KSP and FBI pursuant to KRS 310.095; reorganizes and clarifies the existing administrative regulation to streamline requirements for renewal, late renewal, revocation, inactive status and renewal by reinstatement; and adds a provision that any person who fails to apply for reinstatement within three (3) years of termination or revocation shall apply for a new license or certification and meet current credentialing standards.
KAR TitleFiling DateEmailProposed Administrative RegulationRegulatory Impact StatementAmended MIRPublic Comment Meeting Notice
Renewal, late renewal, revocation, inactive status, and reinstatement7/16/2026Sara.Janes@ky.gov201 KAR 33 020 Proposed Admin Reg 
201 KAR 33 020 Reg Impact Analysis 
201 KAR 33 020 Amended MIR 
201 KAR 33 020 Public comment meeting notice 
KAR #Summary
201 KAR 33.081The new administrative regulation establishes the scope of practice for dietitians and nutritionists.
KAR TitleFiling DateEmailProposed Administrative RegulationRegulatory Impact StatementAmended MIRPublic Comment Meeting Notice
Scope of practice7/24/1976Sara.Janes@ky.gov201 KAR 33 081 Proposed Admin Reg 
201 KAR 33_081 Reg Impact Analysis 
201 KAR 33_081 MIR 
201 KAR 33_081 Public Meeting Notice