{"data":{"id":"us-ma/mass.-gen.-laws-ch.-112-206","jurisdiction":"us-ma","citation":"Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, § 206","heading":"Authorized activities for nonlicensed dietitians/nutritionists","body":"Section 206. No person shall hold himself out to be a licensed dietitian/nutritionist unless so licensed under the applicable provisions of this chapter. This section shall not restrict any person who does not hold himself out to be a licensed dietitian/nutritionist from the following:\n(a) pursuing a degree in dietetics or nutrition at an accredited college or university and engaging in the practice of dietetics or nutrition under the supervision of a licensed dietitian/nutritionist and in accordance with professional standards of practice, provided that the person is designated by a title clearly indicating his status as a student;\n(b) fulfilling the professional experience requirement in dietetic or nutrition necessary for licensure who is engaging in the practice of dietetics or nutrition under the supervision of a licensed dietitian/nutritionist and in accordance with professional standards of practice, provided that the person is designated by a title clearly indicating his status as a trainee;\n(c) furnishing information regarding food, food material, or dietary supplements;\n(d) furnishing information about food, food products, or dietary supplements to customers in connection with the marketing and distribution of such items;\n(e) practicing a health profession that he is otherwise authorized to practice under chapter 112 of the General Laws; or\n(f) practicing a health profession that includes a dietetic or nutritional practice component, including, but not limited to, holistic medicine, naturopathic medicine, homopathic medicine, macrobiotics, ayurvedic therapy, polarity therapy, shiatsu therapy, massage therapy, and herbal therapy.","path":["Part I","Title XVI","Chapter 112"],"source_url":"https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXVI/Chapter112/Section206","current_through":"amendments passed before May 31, 2026","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-17T05:22:52Z","sha256":"a50c4330f2c897372f6c11928826b9a1b4a050bd91c0c472ad4dd66d5ec230b2","source_id":"us-ma","stale":false,"prev":"us-ma/mass.-gen.-laws-ch.-112-205","next":"us-ma/mass.-gen.-laws-ch.-112-207"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}