Section 32Sec./Art. 32

Practice Through Special/Temporary Permits. - Special/Temporary permits may be issued by the Board subject to the approval by the Commission and payment of fees which the latter has prescribed to licensed nutritionist-dietitians from countries/states where services are either for a fee or free in the following instances:

(a) If they are internationally known nutritionist-dietitians or experts in any branch or specialty of nutrition and dietetics

(b) If their services are urgently necessary for lack, or inadequacy, of available local specialists or experts, for the promotion and advancement of the practice of nutrition and dietetics, through transfer of technology;

(c) If their services are intended for indigent patients whether in a particular healthcare facility or while on a humanitarian mission; and

(d) If licensed nutritionist-dietitians from foreign countries/states are employed as exchange professors in a branch or specialty of nutrition and dietetics in schools, colleges or universities offering the course of nutrition and dietetics.

The permit shall be valid for a period of not more than one (1) year subject to renewal. It shall indicate, among others, the branch or specialty of nutrition and dietetics, and the specific place of practice such as clinic, hospital, center, school, college or university offering the course of nutrition and dietetics. The Board, subject to approval by the Commission, shall promulgate rules and regulations in the implementation of this particular section.