According to North Carolina General Statute 90-356, the North Carolina Board of Dietetics/Nutrition has the authority to:
(1) Determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants for licenses, provisional licenses, renewal of licenses, and reciprocal licenses;
(2) Adopt rules necessary to conduct its business, carry out its duties, and administer this Article;
(3) Adopt and publish a code of ethics;
(4) Deny, issue, suspend, revoke, and renew licenses in accordance with this Article;
(5) Conduct investigations, subpoena individuals and records, and do all other things necessary and proper to discipline persons licensed under this Article and to enforce this Article;
(6) Employ professional, clerical, investigative or special personnel necessary to carry out the provisions of this Article, and purchase or rent office space, equipment and supplies;
(7) Conduct administrative when a “contested case” arises under this Article;
(8) Establish reasonable fees for applications for examination; initial, provisional, and renewal licenses; and other services provided by the Board; and
(9) Approve educational curricula, clinical practice and continuing education requirements for persons seeking licensure under this Article.