# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 56 — Board of Dietetic Practice

### Chapter 03 — Code of Ethical Practices

#### Regulation .04 Sexual Misconduct.

*COMAR 10.56.03.04*

A. A licensed dietitian or licensed nutritionist may not engage in sexual misconduct in the practice of dietetics.

B. Sexual misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  (1) Sexual behavior with a client or patient in the context of a professional evaluation, treatment, procedure, or service to the client or patient, regardless of the setting in which the professional service is provided;

  (2) Sexual behavior with a client or patient under the pretext of diagnostic or therapeutic intent or benefit;

  (3) Requesting sexual favors of a client or patient;

  (4) Inappropriate touching of a client or patient in a sexual manner;

  (5) Therapeutically unnecessary discussion of sexual matters or other verbal conduct of a sexual nature while treating a client or patient;

  (6) Taking photographs or video tapes of a client or patient for sexual purposes; or

  (7) Sexual harassment of staff or students.