ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 615

• Amends the definition of "dietetics" in the Licensed Dietitian Act to expand the scope of nutrition care services including assessment, counseling, menu planning, and diet prescribing based on medical needs and federal guidelines.

• Creates exemptions from licensure requirements for students in approved dietetics programs under supervision, federal employees, other licensed health professionals (dentists, physicians, nurses, etc.) practicing nutrition incidentally to their profession, food marketers, and weight control program providers approved by licensed dietitians.

• Establishes criminal penalties for violations: misdemeanor with fines of $50-$500 for first violations, and $50-$250 per day for administrative violations.

• Authorizes the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision to recover all disciplinary costs including investigator fees, attorney fees, stenographer fees, and hearing costs from violators.

• Effective date of November 1, 2015.