Chapter 06. Compelling Purpose Disclosure

This chapter permits the Board of Dietetic Practice to disclose investigative information to other agencies, or other entities, or both, under certain circumstances.

A custodian may disclosure information in a certification, licensing, or investigative file if the custodian determines that a compelling public purpose exists to warrant disclosure.

The information concerns possible criminal activity and is disclosed to a federal, state, or local law enforcement or prosecutorial official or authority;

The information concerns a possible regulatory violation and is disclosed to a federal, state, or local regulatory authority which has jurisdiction over the individual whose conduct may be a violation and the information disclosed is limited to the possible regulatory violation by that individual; or

The information concerns conduct by an individual which the custodian reasonably believes may pose a risk to the public health, safety, or welfare and is disclosed to a law enforcement authority, administrative official, or agency which regulates the individual, or to a hospital or other health care facility where the individual has privileges.