Section 33-47-107 - License renewal, revocation; hearings(a) A licensed dietitian shall renew the license every two (2) years. The board shall notify and provide applications for renewal to licensed dietitians at least sixty (60) calendar days prior to expiration of the license. A licensee seeking renewal shall complete the application for renewal and return it to the board with the renewal fee at least fifteen (15) days before the license expiration date. The renewal request shall be accompanied by evidence satisfactory to the board that the licensee has complied with this act and completed any applicable continuing education requirements.(b) Upon receipt of the application for renewal and the fee, the board shall promptly verify its contents and issue a renewal license.(c) A licensee who fails to submit a timely application for renewal may be reinstated by the board upon payment of the renewal fee and reinstatement fee established by the board provided that the request for reinstatement is made within ninety (90) days of the license expiration date.(d) A licensed dietitian who does not engage in the practice of dietetics following expiration of the dietitian's license is not required to pay the renewal fee and shall be deemed inactive. If an inactive licensee desires to resume the practice of dietetics, the license shall be reissued upon application to the board, payment of renewal and reinstatement fees and submission of evidence that the applicant satisfies the current requirements for licensure.(e) Fees received by the board and any monies collected under this act shall be deposited and credited to the board as provided in W.S. 33-1-202.(f) The board may revoke, suspend or refuse to renew any license or permit or place on probation, reprimand a licensee or deny a license to an applicant if it finds that the person: (i) Is guilty of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license or renewal of license to practice dietetics;(ii) Is unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other causes of incompetency as defined in the rules and regulations of the board;(iii) Is addicted to a drug or intoxicant to a degree that renders the licensee unsafe or unfit to practice dietetics;(iv) Is guilty of unprofessional conduct as defined by rules of the board, or has violated the code of ethics adopted and published by the board;(v) Has practiced dietetics under cover of any permit or license illegally or fraudulently obtained or issued, or under a license that has expired or been suspended;(vi) Has violated or aided or abetted others in violation of any provision of this act.(g) Upon filing of written complaint with the board charging a person with having been guilty of any of the acts prohibited by this act, the executive director or other authorized employee of the board shall conduct an appropriate investigation. If the board finds reasonable grounds to substantiate the allegations of the complaint, the board may refuse to grant, revoke, suspend or restrict the license of an applicant or licensee.(h) The applicant or licensee shall be afforded an opportunity for a hearing on the board's action under subsection (f) or (g) of this section. Notices, hearings and appeals shall be in accordance with the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act. The board may issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of necessary evidence in any hearing before it. Upon request of the respondent or his counsel, the board shall issue subpoenas on behalf of the respondent.Added by Laws 2011 , ch. 139, § 1, eff. 7/1/2011.