# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 56 — Board of Dietetic Practice

### Chapter 07 — Advertising

#### Regulation .04 Solicitation.

*COMAR 10.56.07.04*

A. A dietitian or nutritionist may not engage in solicitation, including but not limited to, in-person, telephone, electronic media, or direct mail solicitation which:

  (1) Is fraudulent, overreaching, intimidating, or exerts undue influence; or

  (2) Contains statements which would be improper under Regulation .03C of this chapter.

B. A dietitian or nutritionist shall be accountable under this chapter if the dietitian or nutritionist uses an agent, advertising service, employer, partnership, professional association, or health maintenance organization to implement actions prohibited by this regulation.