Section 39Sec./Art. 39

Penal Provision. - Any person who shall commit any of the following acts, shall, upon conviction, be imposed a fine of not less than three hundred thousand pesos (P300,000.00) and/or imprisonment of not less than six (6) months, at the discretion of the court:

(a) Offering himself/herself as, or using the title "Nutritionist-Dietitian", or any word, letter, figure, or sign whatsoever, tending to convey the impression that he/she is a nutritionist-dietitian, or advertising or indicating in any manner that he/she is qualified to perform the work of a nutritionist-dietitian without holding a valid certificate of registration and a valid professional identification card as issued by the Board in accordance with this Act and/or covered by reciprocity, unless exempt from registration;

(b) Practicing nutrition and dietetics without a valid certificate of registration and/or valid professional identification card or valid special/temporary permit;

(c) Attempting to use the seal, certificate of registration and/or professional identification card of an RND or special/temporary permit issued to foreign nutritionist-dietitian;

(d) Abetting the illegal practice of nutrition and dietetics by an unregistered or unauthorized person;

(e) Securing through false information or fraudulent means a Certificate of Registration and/or Professional Identification Card or Special/Temporary Permit; and

(f) Impersonating an RND or a holder of a Special/Temporary Permit.

ARTICLE IX

FINAL PROVISIONS