Nev. Rev. Stat. § 640C.750 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 640C / Section 640C.750
Investigations and hearings; oaths; examination of witnesses; payment of fees and mileage; issuance and enforcement of subpoenas
Status: in_force

1. The Board may conduct investigations and hold hearings to carry out its duties pursuant to this chapter.

2. In such a hearing: (a) Any member of the Board may administer oaths and examine witnesses; and (b) The Board or any member thereof may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books and papers.

3. Each witness who is subpoenaed to appear before the Board is entitled to receive for his or her attendance the same fees and mileage allowed by law for a witness in a civil case. The amount must be paid by the party who requested the subpoena. If any witness who has not been required to attend at the request of any party is subpoenaed by the Board, his or her fees and mileage must be paid by the Board from money available for that purpose.

4. If any person fails to comply with the subpoena within 10 days after it is issued, the Chair of the Board may petition a court of competent jurisdiction for an order of the court compelling compliance with the subpoena.

5. Upon the filing of such a petition, the court shall enter an order directing the person subpoenaed to appear before the court at a time and place to be fixed by the court in its order, the time to be not more than 10 days after the date of the order, and to show cause why the person has not complied with the subpoena. A certified copy of the order must be served upon the person subpoenaed.

6. If it appears to the court that the subpoena was regularly issued by the Board, the court shall enter an order compelling compliance with the subpoena. The failure of the person to comply with the order is a contempt of the court that issued the order.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 656A.800 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 656A / Section 656A.800
Prohibited acts; penalties; action for enforcement; deposit of civil penalty; report of violation to district attorney or Attorney General
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided by specific statute, it is unlawful for a person to: (a) Engage in the practice of sign language interpreting in this State; (b) Hold himself or herself out as registered, provisionally registered, or otherwise qualified to engage in the practice of sign language interpreting in this State; or (c) Use in connection with his or her name any title, words, letters or other designation intended to imply or designate that the person is an interpreter, unless the person is registered or provisionally registered with the Division pursuant to NRS 656A.100 .

2. It is unlawful for a person to: (a) Engage in the practice of realtime captioning in this State; (b) Hold himself or herself out as registered or otherwise qualified to engage in the practice of realtime captioning in this State; or (c) Use in connection with his or her name any title, words, letters or other designation intended to imply or designate that he or she is a realtime captioning provider, unless the person is registered with the Division pursuant to NRS 656A.400 .

3. A person who violates the provisions of subsection 1 or 2: (a) Is guilty of a misdemeanor; and (b) May be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $5,000.

4. An action for the enforcement of a civil penalty assessed pursuant to this section may be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction by the district attorney of the appropriate county or the Attorney General.

5. Any civil penalty recovered pursuant to this section must be deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the Account for Services for Persons With Impaired Speech or Hearing created by NRS 427A.797 .

6. The Division shall report a violation of a provision of subsection 1 or 2 to the district attorney of the county in which the violation occurred or the Attorney General.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 640C.520 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 640C / Section 640C.520
Fees and charges
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall establish a schedule of fees and charges. The fees for the following items must not exceed the following amounts:

2. If an applicant submits an application for a license by endorsement pursuant to NRS 640C.426 , the Board shall collect not more than one-half of the fee specified in subsection 1 for the initial issuance of the license.

3. Subject to the limits provided by subsection 1, the Board: (a) May adopt regulations that establish different fees for different types of licenses; and (b) In establishing the different fees for different types of licenses, shall consider the income and opportunities for employment available to the holders of the different types of licenses.

4. The total fees collected by the Board pursuant to this section must not exceed the amount of money necessary for the operation of the Board and for the maintenance of an adequate reserve.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 624.341 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 624 / Section 624.341
Administrative citation; order to take corrective action; penalty
Status: in_force

1. If the Board or its designee, based upon a preponderance of the evidence, has reason to believe that a person has: (a) Acted as a contractor without an active license of the proper classification issued pursuant to this chapter, the Board or its designee, as appropriate, shall issue or authorize the issuance of a written administrative citation to the person. For the purposes of this section, a person shall be deemed to have an active license of the proper classification if the person has an active license and is performing work in conformity with the requirements of subsection 4 of NRS 624.220 . (b) Committed any other act which constitutes a violation of this chapter or the regulations of the Board, the Board or its designee, as appropriate, may issue or authorize the issuance of a written administrative citation to the person.

2. A citation issued pursuant to this section may include, without limitation: (a) An order to take action to correct a condition resulting from an act that constitutes a violation of this chapter or the regulations of the Board, at the person's cost; (b) An order to pay an administrative fine not to exceed $50,000, except as otherwise provided in subsection 1 of NRS 624.300 ; and (c) An order to reimburse the Board for the amount of the expenses incurred to investigate the complaint.

3. If a written citation issued pursuant to this section includes an order to take action to correct a condition resulting from an act that constitutes a violation of this chapter or the regulations of the Board, the citation must state the time permitted for compliance, which must be not less than 15 business days after the date the person receives the citation, and specifically describe the action required to be taken.

4. The sanctions authorized by this section are separate from, and in addition to, any other remedy, civil or criminal, authorized by this chapter.

5. The failure of an unlicensed person to comply with a citation or order after it is final is a misdemeanor. If an unlicensed person does not pay an administrative fine imposed pursuant to this section within 60 days after the order of the Board becomes final, the order may be executed upon in the same manner as a judgment issued by a court.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.570 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.570
Duty of wholesalers or manufacturers who employ person to sell or market drug, medicine, chemical, device or appliance; submission of information annually to Board; Board to report certain information to Governor and Legislature; duties of Board
Status: in_force

1. A wholesaler or manufacturer who employs a person to sell or market a drug, medicine, chemical, device or appliance in this State shall: (a) Adopt a written marketing code of conduct which establishes the practices and standards that govern the marketing and sale of its products. The marketing code of conduct must be based on applicable legal standards and incorporate principles of health care, including, without limitation, requirements that the activities of the wholesaler or manufacturer be intended to benefit patients, enhance the practice of medicine and not interfere with the independent judgment of health care professionals. Adoption of the most recent version of the Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals developed by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America satisfies the requirements of this paragraph. (b) Adopt a training program to provide regular training to appropriate employees, including, without limitation, all sales and marketing staff, on the marketing code of conduct. (c) Conduct annual audits to monitor compliance with the marketing code of conduct. (d) Adopt policies and procedures for investigating instances of noncompliance with the marketing code of conduct, including, without limitation, the maintenance of effective lines of communication for employees to report noncompliance, the investigation of reports of noncompliance, the taking of corrective action in response to noncompliance and the reporting of instances of noncompliance to law enforcement authorities in appropriate circumstances. (e) Identify a compliance officer responsible for developing, operating and monitoring the marketing code of conduct.

2. A wholesaler or manufacturer who employs a person to sell or market a drug, medicine, chemical, device or appliance in this State shall submit to the Board annually: (a) A copy of its marketing code of conduct; (b) A description of its training program; (c) A description of its investigation policies; (d) The name, title, address, telephone number and electronic mail address of its compliance officer; and (e) Certification that it has conducted its annual audit and is in compliance with its marketing code of conduct.

3. On or before January 15 of each odd-numbered year, the Board shall prepare and submit to the Governor, and to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the Legislature, a compilation of the information submitted to the Board pursuant to this section, other than any information identified as a trade secret in the information submitted to the Board.

4. The Board: (a) Shall adopt regulations providing for the time of the submission and the form of the information required pursuant to this section and defining “ compliance ” for the purposes of this section. (b) May not require the disclosure of the results of an audit conducted pursuant to this section. (c) Shall post on its Internet website information concerning the compliance of all wholesalers and manufacturers with the requirements of this section. (d) Shall not disclose any proprietary or confidential business information that it receives pursuant to this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 635.112 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 635 / Section 635.112
Board required to maintain records concerning applicants; contents
Status: in_force

The Board shall maintain records concerning the applicants to whom licenses have been issued or denied. Each such record must include:

1. The name and address of the applicant;

2. The name of the school which granted a diploma to the applicant and the date on which it was granted; and

3. The date of the issuance or denial of the license.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634A.060 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 634A / Section 634A.060
Officers
Status: in_force

The Board shall annually elect from its members a President, Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 637B.044 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 637B / Section 637B.044
“Hearing aid” defined
Status: in_force

“ Hearing aid ” means any:

1. Device worn by a person who suffers from impaired hearing for the purpose of amplifying sound to improve hearing or compensate for impaired hearing, including, without limitation, an earmold; and

2. Part, attachment or accessory for such a device.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645.283 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645 / Section 645.283
Owner-developers: Employment of licensed salespersons; association with qualified sales manager; registration
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, an owner-developer who is registered with the Real Estate Division may employ one or more licensed real estate salespersons to sell any single-family residence, owned by the owner-developer and not previously sold, which is within the area covered by his or her current registration.

2. An owner-developer may not employ a licensed real estate salesperson pursuant to subsection 1 unless a licensed real estate broker-salesperson who is qualified pursuant to NRS 645.289 is associated with the owner-developer as a sales manager to oversee the activities of the real estate salesperson.

3. The area covered by an owner-developer's registration may be enlarged from time to time upon application and payment of the required fee.

4. Registration may be kept in force by annual renewal.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 642.066 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 642 / Section 642.066
Publication of guide for persons who purchase services provided by cemeteries, crematories, direct cremation facilities and funeral establishments
Status: in_force

1. The Board may publish a guide for persons who purchase services provided by cemeteries, crematories, direct cremation facilities and funeral establishments. The guide may contain: (a) A list of the name and address of each cemetery, crematory, direct cremation facility and funeral establishment located in the State. (b) A list of the services and the price for each service provided by each cemetery, crematory, direct cremation facility and funeral establishment in this State. (c) The procedure for filing a complaint with the Board concerning services provided by a cemetery, crematory, direct cremation facility or funeral establishment. (d) Any other information which the Board deems appropriate and useful to the public.

2. If the Board publishes a guide, it shall: (a) Maintain the guide by republishing it with revised information as it deems necessary. (b) Distribute the guide and the information contained in the guide in any manner it deems appropriate.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645A.034 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645A / Section 645A.034
Delivery and possession of license of escrow agent; display of licenses
Status: in_force

1. The license of each escrow agent must be delivered or mailed to the escrow agency with whom the licensee is associated and kept in the custody and control of the escrow agency.

2. The license of each escrow agency and of each escrow agent associated with that agency must be displayed conspicuously in the agency's place of business. If an escrow agency maintains more than one place of business within the State, an additional license must be issued to each branch office so maintained, and the additional license must be displayed conspicuously in each branch office.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 638.148 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 638 / Section 638.148
Judicial review
Status: in_force

1. Any person against whom disciplinary action has been taken by the Board is entitled to judicial review of the Board's order.

2. Every order of the Board imposing a sanction pursuant to NRS 638.147 is effective from the date the President and Executive Director certify the order until the date the order is modified or reversed by a final judgment of the court.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 656.360 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 656 / Section 656.360
Administrative fine; hearing
Status: in_force

In addition to any other penalty provided by law, the Board may, after notice and a hearing, as required by law, impose upon a natural person or business entity who violates any provision of this chapter or any regulation adopted pursuant thereto an administrative fine of not more than $5,000 for each violation for which the administrative fine is imposed.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 643.020 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 643 / Section 643.020
Creation; qualifications and removal of members
Status: in_force

1. The State Barbers' Health and Sanitation Board, consisting of four members, is hereby created.

2. The Board consists of the Chief Medical Officer, or a member of his or her staff designated by the Chief Medical Officer, and three members who are licensed barbers appointed by the Governor for terms of 4 years. Of the barbers, one barber must be from Clark County, one barber must be from Washoe County and one barber must be from any county in the State. Each of the barbers must have been a resident of this State and a practicing licensed barber for at least 5 years immediately before his or her appointment. An appointed member of the Board shall not serve more than three terms.

3. The Governor may remove a member of the Board for cause.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 648.030 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 648 / Section 648.030
Duties and powers: Adoption of regulations; classification of licensees by type of business; establishment of criteria for authorizing self-insurance of licensees and levying fines for violations; fixing qualifications of licensees; requiring licensees to attend firearm safety courses
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall from time to time adopt regulations to enable it to carry out the provisions of this chapter.

2. The Board shall classify licensees according to the type of business in which they are engaged and may limit the field and scope of the operations of a licensee to those in which the licensee is classified.

3. The Board shall establish the criteria for: (a) Authorizing self-insurance maintained by licensees pursuant to NRS 648.135 . (b) Levying fines contained in notices of violation based upon the following factors: (1) The seriousness of the violation. (2) The good faith of the person being charged. (3) A person's history of previous violations.

4. The Board may by regulation fix qualifications of licensees and of the directors and officers of corporate licensees necessary to promote the public welfare.

5. The Board may by regulation require licensees and their employees to attend courses in firearm safety conducted by instructors approved by the Board. The Board may require a licensee or his or her employee to complete a certain amount of training in firearm safety before being permitted to carry a firearm in the course of his or her duties.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645.570 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645 / Section 645.570
Notice of change of name, location of business or association; requirements for transfer of association; effect of failure to give notice
Status: in_force

1. Notice in writing must be given by the broker or a corporate officer to the Division within 10 days of any change of name or business location of any licensee or of a change of association of any broker-salesperson or salesperson licensee. Upon the surrender of the license previously issued and the payment of the fee required by law the Division shall issue the license for the unexpired term.

2. Upon the transfer of association of any broker-salesperson or salesperson licensee, application accompanied by the fee required by law must be made to the Division for the reissuance of the license to the broker-salesperson or salesperson for the unexpired term. Such a transfer may only be into an association with a licensed broker or registered owner-developer who must certify to the honesty, truthfulness and good reputation of the transferee.

3. Failure to give notice as required by this section constitutes cause for the revocation of any outstanding license or involuntary inactivation of the license.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645B.800 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645B / Section 645B.800
Attorney General has primary criminal jurisdiction; duty to provide Attorney General with information to assist prosecution; penalty
Status: in_force

1. The Attorney General has primary jurisdiction for the enforcement of this chapter. The Attorney General shall, if appropriate, investigate and prosecute a person who violates: (a) Any provision of this chapter, a regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter or an order of the Commissioner, including, without limitation, a violation of any provision of NRS 645B.620 or 645B.670 ; or (b) Any other law or regulation if the violation is committed by the person in the course of committing a violation described in paragraph (a).

2. The Attorney General shall, if appropriate, investigate and prosecute a person who is alleged to have committed a violation described in subsection 1 whether or not: (a) The Commissioner notifies the Attorney General of the alleged violation; (b) The Commissioner takes any disciplinary action against the person alleged to have committed the violation; (c) Any other person files a complaint against the person alleged to have committed the violation; or (d) A civil action is commenced against the person alleged to have committed the violation.

3. When acting pursuant to this section, the Attorney General may commence an investigation and file a criminal action without leave of court, and the Attorney General has exclusive charge of the conduct of the prosecution.

4. Except as otherwise provided by the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of this State or a specific statute, a person shall, if requested, provide the Attorney General with information that would assist in the prosecution of any other person who is alleged to have committed a violation described in subsection 1. If a person fails, without reasonable cause, to provide the Attorney General with such information upon request, the person is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished as provided in NRS 645B.950 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 628B.310 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 628B / Section 628B.310
Application for license: Requirements; fees; withdrawal; regulations
Status: in_force

1. An applicant for a license to engage in the business of a private professional guardian in this State must file with the Commissioner an application on a form prescribed by the Commissioner, which must contain or be accompanied by such information as is required.

2. A nonrefundable fee of not more than $750 must accompany the application. The applicant must also pay such reasonable additional expenses incurred in the process of investigation as the Commissioner deems necessary.

3. The application must contain: (a) The name of the applicant and the name under which the applicant does business or expects to do business, if different. (b) The complete business and residence addresses of the applicant. (c) The character of the business sought to be carried on. (d) The address of any location where business will be transacted. (e) In the case of a firm or partnership, the full name and residence address of each member or partner and the manager. (f) In the case of a corporation or voluntary association, the name and residence address of each director and officer and the manager. (g) The name and residence address of each person who will be employed by the applicant as a private professional guardian pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 159.0595 . (h) A statement by the applicant acknowledging that the applicant is required to comply with the provisions of NRS 159.0595 and 159A.0595 if issued a license. (i) Any other information reasonably related to the applicant's qualifications for the license which the Commissioner determines to be necessary.

4. Each application for a license must have attached to it a financial statement showing the assets, liabilities and net worth of the applicant and each person who will be employed by the applicant as a private professional guardian pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 159.0595 .

5. If the applicant is a corporation or limited-liability company, the articles of incorporation or articles of organization must contain: (a) The name adopted by the private professional guardian company, which must distinguish it from any other private professional guardian company formed or incorporated in this State or engaged in the business of a private professional guardian in this State; and (b) The purpose for which it is formed.

6. The Commissioner shall deem an application to be withdrawn if the Commissioner has not received all information and fees required to complete the application within 6 months after the date the application is submitted to the Commissioner. If an application is deemed to be withdrawn pursuant to this subsection or if an applicant otherwise withdraws an application, the Commissioner may not issue a license to the applicant unless the applicant submits a new application and pays the required fees.

7. The Commissioner shall adopt regulations establishing the amount of the fees required pursuant to this section, subject to the following limitations: (a) An initial fee of not more than $1,500 for a license to transact the business of a private professional guardian; and (b) A fee of not more than $300 for each branch office that is authorized by the Commissioner.

8. All money received by the Commissioner pursuant to this section must be placed in the Investigative Account for Financial Institutions created by NRS 232.545 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645.8761 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645 / Section 645.8761
Broker has claim upon owner's net proceeds for earned commissions; conditions and limitations on enforcement of claim; waiver; inapplicability to third-party claims; obligation to close escrow unaffected by claim
Status: in_force

1. A real estate broker has a claim upon the owner's net proceeds from the disposition of commercial real estate for any commission earned by the real estate broker pursuant to a brokerage agreement. For the purposes of this subsection, a commission shall be deemed to be earned when the real estate broker has performed his or her duties pursuant to the brokerage agreement.

2. The claim belongs to the real estate broker named in the brokerage agreement and not to an employee or independent contractor of the real estate broker.

3. A claim that is recorded pursuant to the provisions of NRS 645.8775 : (a) Is a claim upon personal property and does not attach to the title of any real property. (b) May be waived if, on or before the date the brokerage agreement is executed, the real estate broker signs a written waiver of the real estate broker’s right to enforce the claim. The waiver must be printed in uppercase letters and must be limited to one transaction. A person other than the real estate broker may not waive the rights of the real estate broker pursuant to this section, regardless of whether that person may execute and bind the real estate broker to a brokerage agreement. (c) May not be enforced by a person other than the real estate broker and the owner.

4. A claim of a third party may not be brought or otherwise adjudicated pursuant to the provisions of NRS 645.8701 to 645.8811 , inclusive.

5. The recording or enforcement of a claim by a real estate broker pursuant to the provisions of NRS 645.8701 to 645.8811 , inclusive, does not relieve the owner of his or her obligation to close escrow for any commercial real estate.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630.2685 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630 / Section 630.2685
Temporary license
Status: in_force

1. The Board may issue a temporary license to practice as an anesthesiologist assistant to an applicant who: (a) Graduated from an anesthesiologist assistant program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or its predecessor or successor organization or another program for educating and training anesthesiologist assistants but who has not yet passed the certification examination required by paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 630.2683 ; (b) Submits an application for temporary licensure; and (c) Pays the application fee required by NRS 630.268 .

2. An applicant for a temporary license to practice as an anesthesiologist assistant submitted pursuant to this section must include all the information required by the Board to complete the application.

3. An applicant issued a temporary license to practice as an anesthesiologist assistant pursuant to subsection 1 must take the next available certification examination required by paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 630.2683 after receiving a temporary license.

4. A temporary license to practice as an anesthesiologist assistant issued pursuant to subsection 1 is valid for a period of 1 year and is subject to any requirements established by the regulations adopted by the Board pursuant to NRS 630.26825 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645C.225 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645C / Section 645C.225
Records: Certain records relating to complaint or investigation deemed confidential; certain records relating to disciplinary action deemed public records
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 239.0115 , a complaint filed with the Commission, all documents and other information filed with the complaint and all documents and other information compiled as a result of an investigation conducted to determine whether to initiate disciplinary action are confidential and may be disclosed in whole or in part only as necessary in the course of administering this chapter or to a licensing board or agency or any other governmental agency, including, without limitation, a law enforcement agency, that is investigating a person who holds a certificate, license or registration card issued pursuant to this chapter.

2. The complaint or other document filed by the Commission to initiate disciplinary action and all documents and information considered by the Commission when determining whether to impose discipline are public records.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 640D.050 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 640D / Section 640D.050
“Licensee” defined
Status: in_force

“ Licensee ” means a music therapist who is licensed to practice music therapy pursuant to this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 640B.890 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 640B / Section 640B.890
Limitation on insertion of same needle during dry needling
Status: in_force

An athletic trainer who is qualified to perform dry needling pursuant to the regulations adopted in accordance with subsection 5 of NRS 640B.260 shall not insert the same needle more than one time during the performance of dry needling.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.0125 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 634 / Section 634.0125
“Business entity” defined
Status: in_force

“ Business entity ” means a sole proprietorship or any lawful fictional entity by which business may be conducted lawfully in this State. The term does not include:

1. A facility wholly owned by one or more persons licensed pursuant to this chapter or chapter 630 or 633 of NRS;

2. A sole proprietorship or partnership that consists solely of persons who are licensed pursuant to this chapter or chapter 630 or 633 of NRS;

3. A professional corporation or professional limited liability company, the shares of which are wholly owned by a person or persons licensed pursuant to this chapter or chapter 630 or 633 of NRS;

4. An administrator or executor of the estate of a deceased chiropractic physician or a person who is legally authorized to act for a chiropractic physician who has been adjudicated to be incapacitated for not more than 1 year after the date of the death or incapacitation of the chiropractic physician; or

5. A medical facility licensed pursuant to chapter 449 of NRS.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645.005 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645 / Section 645.005
“Brokerage agreement” defined
Status: in_force

“ Brokerage agreement ” means an oral or written contract between a client and a broker in which the broker agrees to accept valuable consideration from the client or another person for assisting, soliciting or negotiating the sale, purchase, option, rental or lease of real property, or the sale, exchange, option or purchase of a business. The term does not include a property management agreement.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 640C.510 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 640C / Section 640C.510
Inactive status
Status: in_force

1. Upon written request to the Board, a holder of a license in good standing may cause his or her name and license to be transferred to an inactive list. The holder of the license may not practice massage therapy, reflexology or structural integration during the time the license is inactive, and no renewal fee accrues.

2. If an inactive holder of a license desires to resume the practice of massage therapy, reflexology or structural integration within 2 years after the license was made inactive, the Board shall renew the license upon: (a) Demonstration, if deemed necessary by the Board, that the holder of the license is then qualified and competent to practice; (b) Completion and submission of an application; and (c) Payment of the current fee for renewal of the license.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630A.150 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630A / Section 630A.150
Meetings; quorum; vote by President only in case of tie
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall meet at least twice annually and may meet at other times on the call of the President or a majority of its members.

2. A majority of the Board constitutes a quorum to transact all business.

3. The President may vote only in case of a tie.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 629.420 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 629 / Section 629.420
“Division” defined
Status: in_force

“ Division ” means the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 640E.120 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 640E / Section 640E.120
Acceptance of gifts, grants and payments by Board; contracts
Status: in_force

The Board may:

1. Accept gifts or grants of money to pay for the costs of administering the provisions of this chapter.

2. Enter into contracts with other public agencies and accept payment from those agencies to pay the expenses incurred by the Board in carrying out the provisions of this chapter relating to the practice of dietetics.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645A.1955 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645A / Section 645A.1955
Employment of or association with escrow agent: Duties of escrow agency; prohibited actions
Status: in_force

1. An escrow agent shall not act as or provide the services of an escrow agent on behalf of any escrow agency other than an escrow agency that has notified the Commissioner pursuant to subsection 2 that the escrow agent is employed by and associated with that escrow agency.

2. Before employing or associating with an escrow agent to administer escrows on its behalf, an escrow agency must: (a) File with the Commissioner, on a form and in a manner prescribed by the Commissioner, a request to associate with the escrow agent; and (b) Pay the fee required by NRS 645A.040 .

3. An escrow agent shall not associate or begin employment with an escrow agency until the Commissioner has provided notice to the escrow agency of acceptance of the request to associate with the escrow agent.

4. An escrow agent shall not directly or indirectly receive any compensation, remuneration or fees related to the business of administering escrows from any escrow agency that the escrow agent is not associated with and employed by pursuant to this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 633.621 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 633 / Section 633.621
Commencement of disciplinary proceedings required for certain violations of Industrial Insurance Act
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS , if the Board receives a report pursuant to subsection 5 of NRS 228.420 , a disciplinary proceeding regarding the report must be commenced within 30 days after the Board receives the report.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 622.213 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 622 / Section 622.213
Contingency fee contract between regulatory body and attorney prohibited
Status: in_force

1. Notwithstanding the provisions of NRS 228.111 to 228.1118 , inclusive, and any other provision of law, a regulatory body shall not employ, retain or otherwise contract with an attorney or law firm pursuant to a contingent fee contract.

2. As used in this section, “ contingent fee contract ” means a contract for legal services between a regulatory body and an attorney or law firm, pursuant to which the fee of the attorney or law firm is payable, in whole or in part, from any money recovered in a matter governed by the contract.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 628B.540 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 628B / Section 628B.540
Bonds; insurance
Status: in_force

1. The Commissioner may require a private professional guardian company to maintain equity, fidelity and surety bonds in amounts that are more than the minimum required initially or at any subsequent time based on the Commissioner's assessment of the risks associated with the business plan of the private professional guardian or other information contained in the application, the Commissioner's investigation of the application or any examination of or filing by the private professional guardian company thereafter, including, without limitation, any examination before the opening of the business. In making such a determination, the Commissioner may consider, without limitation: (a) The nature and type of business to be conducted by the private professional guardian company; (b) The nature and liquidity of assets proposed to be held in the account of the private professional guardian company; (c) The amount of fiduciary assets projected to be under the management or administration of the private professional guardian company; (d) The type of fiduciary assets proposed to be held and any proposed depository of such assets; (e) The complexity of the fiduciary duties and degree of discretion proposed to be undertaken by the private professional guardian company; (f) The competence and experience of the proposed management of the private professional guardian company; (g) The extent and adequacy of proposed internal controls; (h) The proposed presence of annual audits by an independent certified public accountant, and the scope and frequency of such audits, whether they result in an opinion of the accountant and any qualifications to the opinion; (i) The reasonableness of business plans for retaining or acquiring additional equity capital; (j) The adequacy of fidelity and surety bonds and any additional insurance proposed to be obtained by the private professional guardian company for the purpose of protecting its fiduciary assets; (k) The success of the private professional guardian company in achieving the financial projections submitted with its application for a license; and (l) The fulfillment by the private professional guardian company of its representations and its descriptions of its business structures and methods and management set forth in its application for a license.

2. A private professional guardian company shall require fidelity bonds in the amount of at least $25,000 on each natural person who acts in any capacity within the private professional guardian company to indemnify the company against loss due to any dishonest, fraudulent or criminal act or omission by a person upon whom a bond is required pursuant to this section who acts alone or in combination with any other person. A bond required pursuant to this section may be in any form and may be paid for by the private professional guardian company.

3. A private professional guardian company shall obtain suitable insurance against burglary, robbery, theft and other hazards to which it may be exposed in the operation of its business.

4. A private professional guardian company shall obtain suitable surety bonds in accordance with NRS 159.065 or 159A.065 , as applicable.

5. The surety bond obtained pursuant to subsection 4 must be in a form approved by a court of competent jurisdiction and the Division and conditioned that the applicant conduct his or her business in accordance with the requirements of this chapter. The bond must be made and executed by the principal and a surety company authorized to write bonds in this State.

6. A private professional guardian company shall at least annually prescribe the amount or penal sum of the bonds or policies of the company and designate the sureties and underwriters thereof, after considering all known elements and factors constituting a risk or hazard. The action must be recorded in the minutes kept by the private professional guardian company and reported to the Commissioner.

7. The bond must cover all matters placed with the private professional guardian company during the term of the license or a renewal thereof.

8. An action may not be brought upon any bond after 2 years from the revocation or expiration of the license.

9. After 2 years, all liability of the surety or sureties upon the bond ceases if no action is commenced upon the bond.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 638.116 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 638 / Section 638.116
Euthanasia technician: Application for license; qualifications; fee
Status: in_force

1. Any person who desires to secure a license as a euthanasia technician must make written application to the Executive Director of the Board.

2. The application must be accompanied by satisfactory proof that the applicant: (a) Is of good moral character. (b) Is employed by a law enforcement agency, an animal control agency, or by a society for the prevention of cruelty to animals that is in compliance with the provisions of chapter 574 of NRS. (c) Has not been convicted of a felony. (d) Has furnished any other information required by the Board.

3. The application must be accompanied by: (a) A fee to be set by the Board in an amount not to exceed $500; and (b) All information required to complete the application.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645.8715 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645 / Section 645.8715
“Commission” defined
Status: in_force

“Commission” means any fee or other compensation agreed upon by a real estate broker and an owner specified in a brokerage agreement.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 656A.090 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 656A / Section 656A.090
Regulations
Status: in_force

The Division shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645.190 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645 / Section 645.190
Powers of Real Estate Division; regulations of Commission or Administrator; publication of manual or guide
Status: in_force

1. The Division may do all things necessary and convenient for carrying into effect the provisions of this chapter.

2. The Commission or the Administrator, with the approval of the Commission, may from time to time adopt reasonable regulations for the administration of this chapter. When regulations are proposed by the Administrator, in addition to other notices required by law, the Administrator shall provide copies of the proposed regulations to the Commission no later than 30 days before the next Commission meeting. The Commission shall approve, amend or disapprove any proposed regulations at that meeting.

3. All regulations adopted by the Commission, or adopted by the Administrator with the approval of the Commission, must be published by the Division and offered for sale at a reasonable fee.

4. The Division may publish or supply a reference manual or study guide for licensees or applicants for licenses, and may offer it for sale at a reasonable fee.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 642.240 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 642 / Section 642.240
Semiannual reports of apprenticeship by licensed embalmer
Status: in_force

Each licensed embalmer who has under his or her supervision or control a registered apprentice shall report such fact to the Board semiannually on or before January 1 and July 1 of each year. The Board shall immediately forward to such embalmer forms wherein information desired by the Board shall be requested by interrogations. Such reports shall disclose the work which such apprentice has performed during the semiannual period preceding the first of the month on which such report is made, including the number of bodies such apprentice has assisted in embalming or otherwise prepared for disposition during that period.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 631.160 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 631 / Section 631.160
Officers and Executive Director
Status: in_force

1. At the first regular meeting of each year, the Board shall elect from its membership one of its members as President and one of its members as Secretary-Treasurer, each of whom shall hold office for 1 year and until a successor is elected and qualified.

2. The Board shall define the duties of the President, the Secretary-Treasurer and the Executive Director.

3. The Executive Director shall receive such compensation as determined by the Board, and the Board shall fix the amount of the bond to be furnished by the Secretary-Treasurer and the Executive Director.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 642.135 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 642 / Section 642.135
Authorized disciplinary action; private reprimands prohibited; orders imposing discipline deemed public records
Status: in_force

1. If the Board determines that a person who is licensed to practice the profession of embalming pursuant to this chapter has committed any of the acts set forth in NRS 642.130 , the Board may: (a) Refuse to renew the license; (b) Revoke the license; (c) Suspend the license for a definite period or until further order of the Board; (d) Impose a fine of not more than $5,000 for each act which constitutes a ground for disciplinary action; (e) Place the person on probation for a definite period subject to any reasonable conditions imposed by the Board; (f) Administer a public reprimand; or (g) Impose any combination of disciplinary actions set forth in this section.

2. The Board shall not administer a private reprimand.

3. An order that imposes discipline and the findings of fact and conclusions of law supporting that order are public records.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 646.050 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 646 / Section 646.050
Rate of interest; period for redemption; printed receipts; charge for storage of motor vehicle
Status: in_force

1. A pawnbroker may charge and receive interest at the rate of 13 percent a month for money loaned on the security of personal property actually received in pledge, and a person shall not ask or receive a higher rate of interest or discount on any such loan, or on any actual or pretended sale or redemption of personal property. For any loan made, a pawnbroker may make an initial charge of $5 in addition to interest at the authorized rate.

2. All personal property must be held for redemption for at least 90 days after the date of pledge with any pawnbroker.

3. A pawnbroker shall give to the person securing the loan a printed receipt clearly showing the amount loaned and rate of interest, together with a description of the pledged property. The receipt must be marked in such a manner that the amounts of principal and interest paid by the person securing the loan can be clearly designated. Each payment must be entered upon the receipt, and each entry must designate how much of the payment is being credited to principal and how much to interest, with dates of payments shown thereon.

4. A pawnbroker shall not charge more than $3 per day for the storage of a motor vehicle which is collateral for a loan.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 654.090 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 654 / Section 654.090
Officers
Status: in_force

1. Immediately after the first Board is appointed, the members of the Board shall meet and elect from their membership a Chair, Vice Chair and a Secretary.

2. Thereafter, a Chair and Vice Chair shall be elected annually.

3. The Secretary of the Board shall serve as Secretary at the pleasure of the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645D.130 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645D / Section 645D.130
Records: Maintenance by Division; general provisions governing public inspection and confidentiality
Status: in_force

1. The Division shall maintain a record of: (a) Persons from whom it receives applications for a certificate or license; (b) Investigations conducted by it that result in the initiation of formal disciplinary proceedings; (c) Formal disciplinary proceedings; and (d) Rulings or decisions upon complaints filed with it.

2. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 645D.135 , records kept in the office of the Division pursuant to this chapter are open to the public for inspection pursuant to regulations adopted by the Division. The Division shall keep confidential, except as otherwise provided in NRS 239.0115 or unless otherwise ordered by a court, the criminal and financial records of an inspector, energy auditor or of an applicant for a certificate or license.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 637B.239 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 637B / Section 637B.239
Hearing aid specialists and apprentices: Display of license
Status: in_force

Every hearing aid specialist and licensed apprentice shall display his or her license conspicuously in each place where the licensee conducts business as a hearing aid specialist or a licensed apprentice.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.075 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.075
Fiscal year
Status: in_force

The Board shall operate on the basis of a fiscal year commencing on July 1 and terminating on June 30.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630.0137 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630 / Section 630.0137
“Perfusion” defined
Status: in_force

1. “ Perfusion ” means the performance of functions which are necessary to provide for the support, treatment, measurement or supplementation of a patient's cardiovascular, circulatory or respiratory system or other organs, or any combination of those activities, and to ensure the safe management of the patient's physiological functions by monitoring and analyzing the parameters of the patient's systems or organs under the order and supervision of a physician.

2. The term includes, without limitation: (a) The use of extracorporeal circulation and any associated therapeutic and diagnostic technologies; and (b) The use of long-term cardiopulmonary support techniques.

3. As used in this section, “ extracorporeal circulation ” means the diversion of a patient's blood through a heart-lung bypass machine or a similar device that assumes the functions of the patient's heart, lungs, kidney, liver or other organs.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.080 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 634 / Section 634.080
Licenses: Applications for examination
Status: in_force

1. An applicant for examination must file an application with the Secretary of the Board on a form to be furnished by the Executive Director of the Board. An applicant may take the examination any time after the Executive Director determines that his or her application is complete.

2. An application must be verified and must state: (a) When and where the applicant was born, the various places of the applicant's residence during the 5 years immediately preceding the making of the application and the address to which he or she wishes the Board to mail the license. (b) The name, age and sex of the applicant. (c) The names and post office addresses of all persons by whom the applicant has been employed for a period of 5 years immediately preceding the making of the application. (d) Whether or not the applicant has ever applied for a license to practice chiropractic in any other state and, if so, when and where and the results of the application. (e) Whether or not the applicant has ever been admitted to the practice of chiropractic in any other state and, if so, whether any discharge, dismissal, disciplinary or other similar proceedings have ever been instituted against the applicant. Such an applicant must also attach a certificate from the chiropractic board of each state in which the applicant was licensed, certifying that the applicant is a member in good standing of the chiropractic profession in that state, and that no proceedings affecting the applicant's standing as a chiropractic physician are undisposed of and pending. (f) The applicant's general and chiropractic education, including the schools attended and the time of attendance at each school, and whether the applicant is a graduate of any school or schools. (g) The names of: (1) Two persons who have known the applicant for at least 3 years; and (2) A person who is a chiropractic physician licensed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or a professor at a school of chiropractic. (h) All other information required to complete the application.

3. An application must include a copy of the applicant's official transcript from the school or college of chiropractic from which the applicant received his or her degree of doctor of chiropractic, which must be transmitted by the school or college of chiropractic directly to the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645A.060 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645A / Section 645A.060
Powers of Commissioner: Subpoenas, oaths and examination of witnesses; penalty
Status: in_force

1. In the conduct of any examination, investigation or hearing, the Commissioner may: (a) Compel the attendance of any person by subpoena. (b) Compel the production of any document by subpoena. (c) Administer oaths. (d) Examine any person under oath concerning the business and conduct of affairs of any person subject to the provisions of this chapter, and in connection therewith require the production of any books, records or papers relevant to the inquiry.

2. Every person subpoenaed pursuant to the provisions of this section who willfully refuses or willfully neglects to appear at the time and place named in the subpoena or to produce books, records or papers required by the Commissioner, or who refuses to be sworn or answer as a witness, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 637.085 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 637 / Section 637.085
Confidentiality of certain records of Board; exceptions
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, all applications for licensure, financial records of the Board and records of hearings and any order or decision of the Board or a panel must be open to the public.

2. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 239.0115 , the following may be kept confidential: (a) Any statement, evidence, credential or other proof submitted in support of or to verify the contents of an application. (b) Any report concerning the fitness of any person to receive or hold a license to practice ophthalmic dispensing. (c) Any communication between: (1) The Board and any of its committees or panels; and (2) The Board or its staff, investigators, experts, committees, panels, hearing officers, advisory members or consultants and counsel for the Board. (d) Any other information or records in the possession of the Board.

3. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 239.0115 , a complaint filed with the Board, all documents and other information filed with the complaint and all documents and other information compiled as a result of an investigation conducted to determine whether to initiate disciplinary action against a person are confidential, unless the person submits a written statement to the Board requesting that such documents and information be made public records.

4. The charging documents filed with the Board to initiate disciplinary action pursuant to chapter 622A of NRS and all documents and information considered by the Board when determining whether to impose discipline are public records.

5. The Board shall, to the extent feasible, communicate or cooperate with or provide any documents or other information to any other licensing board or any other agency that is investigating a person, including, without limitation, a law enforcement agency.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 636.2899 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 636 / Section 636.2899
Eligibility; application; issuance; renewal; authorized equipment and services; regulations
Status: in_force

1. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, a licensee, nonprofit or charitable organization, governmental agency or school in this State who obtains a certificate pursuant to this section may own or operate a mobile optometry clinic pursuant to this section. An application for the issuance or renewal of a certificate to own or operate the clinic must be submitted on a form approved by the Board and include any fees established by the Board pursuant to subsection 4. As soon as practicable after receiving an application and the appropriate fees, the Board shall approve or deny the application based upon the criteria established by the Board pursuant to subsection 4. A certificate issued to own or operate a mobile optometry clinic must be renewed on or before March 1 of each even-numbered year.

2. A certified mobile optometry clinic may include any equipment required to operate the clinic, including, without limitation, a motor vehicle or a motor vehicle and trailer which may be moved from one location to another. Any optometric services available at the clinic must be provided under the direction and control of a licensee. Any final examination of a patient at the mobile optometry clinic must be completed by the licensee.

3. A certified mobile optometry clinic may only provide optometric services to: (a) Governmental agencies; (b) Patients with impaired or restricted mobility; (c) Members of low-income and other medically underserved groups in the State; and (d) Academic programs.

4. The Board shall adopt: (a) Regulations setting forth: (1) The requirements for the issuance and renewal of a certificate to own or operate a mobile optometry clinic; and (2) The amount of the fees for the issuance and renewal of the certificate; and (b) Any other regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 622.050 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 622 / Section 622.050
“Member of a regulatory body” defined
Status: in_force

“ Member of a regulatory body ” means a person who is serving as a member or officer of a regulatory body.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 648.045 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 648 / Section 648.045
Civil liability
Status: in_force

A member of the Board or an employee or agent of the Board is not liable in a civil action for any act performed in good faith and within the scope of the duties of the Board pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 649.400 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 649 / Section 649.400
Injunctive relief
Status: in_force

1. If upon investigation it appears that a collection agency is conducting its business in violation of this chapter or the regulations adopted by the Commissioner, or when it appears that any person is engaging in the business of a collection agency without being licensed under the provisions of this chapter, the Commissioner may: (a) Advise the district attorney of the county in which the business is conducted, and the district attorney shall cause the appropriate legal action to be taken to enjoin the operation of the business or prosecute the violations of this chapter; or (b) Bring suit in the name and on behalf of the State of Nevada against such a person and any other person concerned in or in any way participating in or about to participate in such unsafe or injurious practices or action in violation of this chapter or the regulations adopted by the Commissioner to enjoin any such person from continuing or engaging in such practices or doing any such act.

2. If the Commissioner brings suit, the district court of any judicial district may grant injunctions to prevent and restrain such practices or transactions. The court may, during the pendency of the proceedings before it, issue such temporary restraining orders as may appear to be just and proper. The findings of the Commissioner shall be deemed to be prima facie evidence and sufficient grounds, in the discretion of the court, for the issue ex parte of a temporary restraining order. In any such proceedings the Commissioner may apply for and on due showing is entitled to have issued the court's subpoena requiring forthwith the appearance of any defendant and his or her employees and the production of such documents, books and records as appear necessary for the hearing of the petition, to testify and give evidence concerning the acts or conduct or things complained of in the application for an injunction.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 651.020 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 651 / Section 651.020
Eviction of disorderly persons
Status: in_force

Every owner or keeper of any hotel, inn, motel, motor court, or boardinghouse or lodging house in this State shall have the right to evict from such premises anyone who acts in a disorderly manner, or who destroys the property of any such owner or keeper, or who causes a public disturbance in or upon such premises.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 627.150 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 627 / Section 627.150
“Restored category of disbursement” defined
Status: in_force

“Restored category of disbursement” means a category of disbursement that has been exhausted below a level sufficient to pay bills to which have been added other funds sufficient to cover such bills.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 637.200 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 637 / Section 637.200
Unlawful acts
Status: in_force

The following acts constitute misdemeanors, unless a greater penalty is provided pursuant to NRS 200.830 or 200.840 :

1. The insertion of a false or misleading statement in any advertising in connection with the business of ophthalmic dispensing.

2. Making use of any advertising statement of a character tending to indicate to the public the superiority of a particular system or type of eyesight examination or treatment.

3. Furnishing or advertising the furnishing of the services of a refractionist, optometrist, physician or surgeon.

4. Changing the prescription of a lens without an order from a person licensed to issue such a prescription.

5. Filling a prescription in violation of the expiration date or, for a prescription for a contact lens, in violation of the number of refills specified by the prescription. A prescription shall be deemed to have an expiration date of 2 years after the date on which the prescription was issued, unless the practitioner who wrote the prescription includes on the prescription a different period.

6. Holding oneself out to the public, either verbally or in writing, to be an optician, a dispensing optician or an apprentice dispensing optician without holding a valid and active license issued pursuant to this chapter.

7. Failing to comply with a citation or order issued pursuant to this chapter after the citation or order is final.

8. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 637.026 , violating any provision of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 653.450 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 653 / Section 653.450
Radiation Therapy and Radiologic Imaging Advisory Committee: Creation; appointment, qualifications and terms of members; vacancies; compensation of members; officers; meetings; duties
Status: in_force

1. The Radiation Therapy and Radiologic Imaging Advisory Committee is hereby created.

2. The Committee consists of seven members, all of whom are voting members, appointed by the Governor. The Governor shall ensure that the members of the Committee represent the geographic diversity of this State. The Governor shall appoint to the Committee: (a) One member who holds a license and is certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, or its successor organization, to practice in the area of radiography. (b) One member who holds a license and is certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, or its successor organization, to practice in the area of nuclear medicine technology. (c) One member who holds a license and is certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, or its successor organization, to practice in the area of radiation therapy. (d) One member who holds a limited license. (e) One member who is a physician specializing in radiology. (f) One member who is a physician specializing in an area other than radiology, or a dentist, chiropractic physician or podiatrist. (g) One member who is certified to provide clinical professional services in a field of medical physics.

3. After the initial terms, the members of the Committee serve terms of 3 years. A vacancy on the Committee must be filled in the same manner as the initial appointment. No member may serve more than two consecutive terms.

4. Members of the Committee serve without compensation, except that each member of the Committee is entitled to receive the per diem allowance and travel expenses provided for state officers and employees generally.

5. The Committee shall annually select a Chair from among the members appointed pursuant to paragraphs (a) to (d), inclusive, of subsection 2, and a Vice Chair from among its members.

6. The Committee shall meet at least once each year and such other times as requested by the Administrator of the Division. The Committee may meet by telephone, videoconference or other electronic means in accordance with the provisions of chapter 241 of NRS. The Administrator shall prescribe the agenda for each meeting. The Committee may submit items to the Administrator to consider for inclusion on the agenda for a meeting.

7. The Committee shall: (a) Recommend to the Board a national professional organization against which the scope of practice will be measured pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 653.460 ; and (b) Make such other recommendations to the Board, the Division and the Legislature concerning radiation therapy and radiologic imaging as it deems proper.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 624.040 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 624 / Section 624.040
Creation; number and appointment of members
Status: in_force

There is hereby created the State Contractors' Board to consist of seven members to be appointed by the Governor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 627.100 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 627 / Section 627.100
“Lender” defined
Status: in_force

“Lender” means any bank, savings and loan association or savings bank authorized to do business under the laws of the State of Nevada or laws of the United States of America making a loan or providing moneys for construction, repair, alteration or improvement of any premises or any person doing business in the State of Nevada, providing moneys to be used in the payment of bills incurred in the construction, repair, alteration or improvement of any premises.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 635.152 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 635 / Section 635.152
Review and investigation of complaint relating to prescriptions for certain controlled substances; notice to licensee; formal complaint and hearing; referral or postponement of investigation; regulations; explanation or technical advisory bulletin for podiatric physicians relating to relevant law
Status: in_force

1. The President of the Board or his or her designee shall review and evaluate any complaint or information received from the Investigation Division of the Department of Public Safety or the State Board of Pharmacy, including, without limitation, information provided pursuant to NRS 453.164 , or from a law enforcement agency, professional licensing board or any other source indicating that: (a) A licensee has issued a fraudulent, illegal, unauthorized or otherwise inappropriate prescription for a controlled substance listed in schedule II, III or IV; (b) A pattern of prescriptions issued by a licensee indicates that the licensee has issued prescriptions in the manner described in paragraph (a); or (c) A patient of a licensee has acquired, used or possessed a controlled substance listed in schedule II, III or IV in a fraudulent, illegal, unauthorized or otherwise inappropriate manner.

2. If the President of the Board or his or her designee receives information described in subsection 1 concerning the licensee, the President or his or her designee must notify the licensee as soon as practicable after receiving the information.

3. A review and evaluation conducted pursuant to subsection 1 must include, without limitation: (a) A review of relevant information contained in the database of the program established pursuant to NRS 453.162 ; and (b) A request for additional relevant information from the licensee who is the subject of the review and evaluation.

4. If, after a review and evaluation conducted pursuant to subsection 1, the President or his or her designee determines that a licensee may have issued a fraudulent, illegal, unauthorized or otherwise inappropriate prescription for a controlled substance listed in schedule II, III or IV, the Board must proceed as if a written complaint had been filed against the licensee. If, after conducting an investigation and a hearing in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, the Board determines that the licensee issued a fraudulent, illegal, unauthorized or otherwise inappropriate prescription, the Board must impose appropriate disciplinary action.

5. When deemed appropriate, the President of the Board may: (a) Refer information acquired during a review and evaluation conducted pursuant to subsection 1 to another professional licensing board, law enforcement agency or other appropriate governmental entity for investigation and criminal or administrative proceedings. (b) Postpone any notification, review or part of such a review required by this section if he or she determines that it is necessary to avoid interfering with any pending administrative or criminal investigation into the suspected fraudulent, illegal, unauthorized or otherwise inappropriate prescribing, dispensing or use of a controlled substance.

6. The Board shall: (a) Adopt regulations providing for disciplinary action against a licensee for inappropriately prescribing a controlled substance listed in schedule II, III or IV or violating the provisions of NRS 639.2391 to 639.23916 , inclusive, and any regulations adopted by the State Board of Pharmacy pursuant thereto. Such disciplinary action must include, without limitation, requiring the licensee to complete additional continuing education concerning prescribing controlled substances listed in schedules II, III and IV. (b) Develop and disseminate to each podiatric physician licensed pursuant to this chapter or make available on the Internet website of the Board an explanation or a technical advisory bulletin to inform those podiatric physicians of the requirements of this section and NRS 635.153 , 639.23507 and 639.2391 to 639.23916 , inclusive, and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto. The Board shall update the explanation or bulletin as necessary to include any revisions to those provisions of law or regulations. The explanation or bulletin must include, without limitation, an explanation of the requirements that apply to specific controlled substances or categories of controlled substances.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 623.325 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 623 / Section 623.325
Written contracts for professional services required; exceptions
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, an architect, registered interior designer or residential designer shall execute a written contract with a client before providing professional services to the client.

2. A contract created pursuant to subsection 1 must contain, but is not limited to, the following: (a) A description of the services to be provided to the client by the architect, registered interior designer or residential designer; (b) A description of the basis for compensation and the method of payment; (c) The name, address and certificate number of the architect, registered interior designer or residential designer and the name and address of the client; (d) A description of the procedure that the architect, registered interior designer or residential designer and the client will use to accommodate additional services; (e) A statement identifying the ownership or reuse of documents prepared by the architect, registered interior designer or residential designer; and (f) A description of the procedure to be used by either party to terminate the contract.

3. An architect, registered interior designer or residential designer may provide professional services to a client before the execution of a written contract only if the client agrees in writing that a written contract is not needed before work begins.

4. A contract created pursuant to subsection 1 is not required for professional services rendered by an architect, registered interior designer or residential designer: (a) For which the client will not pay compensation; (b) When, after full disclosure of the requirements of this section, the client agrees in writing that a contract meeting the requirements of subsection 1 is not required; or (c) To a person who holds a certificate of registration as a landscape architect pursuant to chapter 623A of NRS or a person who is licensed as a professional engineer pursuant to chapter 625 of NRS.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 656A.065 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 656A / Section 656A.065
“Realtime captioning provider” defined
Status: in_force

“ Realtime captioning provider ” means a person who is registered with the Division to engage in the practice of realtime captioning in this State pursuant to NRS 656A.400 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 624.720 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 624 / Section 624.720
Unlawful advertising; disconnection of telephone number listed in unlawful advertisement
Status: in_force

1. It is unlawful for any person, including a person exempt under the provisions of NRS 624.031 , to advertise as a contractor unless the person has a license in the appropriate classification established by the provisions of NRS 624.215 and 624.220 .

2. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, any person not licensed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter who advertises to perform or complete construction work or a work of improvement must state in the advertisement that he or she is not licensed pursuant to this chapter.

3. It is unlawful for a licensed contractor to disseminate, as part of any advertising by the contractor, any false or misleading statement or representation of material fact that is intended, directly or indirectly, to induce another person to use the services of the contractor or to enter into any contract with the contractor or any obligation relating to such a contract.

4. All advertising by a licensed contractor must include the name of the contractor's company and the number of the contractor's license.

5. It is unlawful for any person, whether or not licensed pursuant to this chapter, to advertise to perform or complete construction work or a work of improvement using a license number that does not correspond to a valid license issued to that person under this chapter.

6. If, after giving notice and holding a hearing pursuant to NRS 624.291 , the Board determines that a person has engaged in advertising in a manner that violates the provisions of this section, the Board may, in addition to any penalty, punishment or disciplinary action authorized by the provisions of this chapter, issue an order to the person to cease and desist the unlawful advertising and to cause any telephone number included in the advertising to be disconnected.

7. If a person fails to comply with subsection 6 within 5 days after receiving an order pursuant to subsection 6, the Board may request the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada to order the appropriate provider of telephone service to disconnect any telephone number included in the advertisement.

8. As used in this section: (a) “ Advertising ” includes, but is not limited to, the issuance of any sign, card or device, or the permitting or allowing of any sign or marking on a motor vehicle, in any building, structure, newspaper, magazine or airway transmission, on the Internet or in any directory under the listing of “contractor” with or without any limiting qualifications. (b) “ Provider of telephone service ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 707.355 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 622.500 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 622 / Section 622.500
“Veteran” defined
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 622.510 and 622.520 , unless the context otherwise requires, “ veteran ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 417.005 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645B.020 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645B / Section 645B.020
Application for license; application for branch offices; requirements for issuance of license; license for office outside Nevada which conducts business in Nevada
Status: in_force

1. A person who wishes to be licensed as a mortgage company must file a written application for a license with the Office of the Commissioner and pay the fee required pursuant to NRS 645B.050 . The Commissioner may require the applicant or person to submit the information or pay the fee directly to the Division or, if the applicant or person is required to register or voluntarily registers with the Registry, to the Division through the Registry. An application for a license as a mortgage company must: (a) State the name, residence address and business address of the applicant and, if the applicant is a mortgage company other than a wholesale lender, the location of each principal office and branch office at which the mortgage company will conduct business within this State. (b) State the location of any principal office, office or other place of business located outside this State from which the mortgage company will conduct business in this State and any office or other place of business which the applicant maintains as a corporate or home office. (c) State the name under which the applicant will conduct business as a mortgage company. (d) List the name, residence address and business address of each person who will: (1) If the applicant is not a natural person, have an interest in the mortgage company as a principal, partner, officer, director or trustee, specifying the capacity and title of each such person. (2) Be associated with or employed by the mortgage company as a mortgage loan originator. (e) Include a general business plan and a description of the policies and procedures that the mortgage company and his or her mortgage loan originators will follow to arrange and service loans and to conduct business pursuant to this chapter. (f) State the length of time the applicant has been engaged in the business of a mortgage company. (g) Include a financial statement of the applicant and, if applicable, satisfactory proof that the applicant will be able to maintain continuously the net worth required pursuant to NRS 645B.115 . (h) Include all information required to complete the application. (i) Unless fingerprints were submitted to the Registry for the person, include a complete set of fingerprints for each natural person who is a principal, partner, officer, director or trustee of the applicant which the Division may forward to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for its report. (j) Include any other information required pursuant to the regulations adopted by the Commissioner or an order of the Commissioner.

2. If a mortgage company will conduct business in this State at one or more branch offices, the mortgage company must apply for a license for each such branch office.

3. Except as otherwise provided by law, the Commissioner shall issue a license to an applicant as a mortgage company if: (a) The application is verified by the Commissioner and complies with the requirements of this chapter; and (b) The applicant and each general partner, officer or director of the applicant, if the applicant is a partnership, corporation or unincorporated association: (1) Has demonstrated financial responsibility, character and general fitness so as to command the confidence of the community and warrant a determination that the applicant will operate honestly, fairly and efficiently for the purposes of this chapter. (2) Has not been convicted of, or entered or agreed to enter a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, a felony in a domestic, foreign or military court within the 7 years immediately preceding the date of the application, or at any time if such felony involved an act of fraud, dishonesty or a breach of trust, moral turpitude or money laundering. (3) Has not made a false statement of material fact on the application. (4) Has never had a license or registration as a mortgage agent, mortgage banker, mortgage broker, mortgage company, mortgage loan originator or residential mortgage loan originator revoked in this State or any other jurisdiction or had a financial services license revoked within the immediately preceding 10 years. (5) Has not violated any provision of this chapter, a regulation adopted pursuant thereto or an order of the Commissioner.

4. A person may apply for a license for an office or other place of business located outside this State from which the applicant will conduct business in this State if the applicant has a license issued pursuant to this chapter for an office or other place of business located in this State or if the applicant will conduct business in this State only as a wholesale lender, and the applicant submits with the application for a license a statement signed by the applicant which states that the applicant agrees to: (a) Make available electronically or at a location within this State the books, accounts, papers, records and files of the office or place of business located outside this State to the Commissioner or a representative of the Commissioner; or (b) Pay the reasonable expenses for travel, meals and lodging of the Commissioner or a representative of the Commissioner incurred during any investigation or examination made at the office or place of business located outside this State. The applicant must be allowed to choose between paragraph (a) or (b) in complying with the provisions of this subsection.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 640B.051 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 640B / Section 640B.051
“Graduate student athletic trainer” defined
Status: in_force

“ Graduate student athletic trainer ” means a graduate student who:

1. Is enrolled in a graduate program of study approved by the Board; and

2. Engages in the practice of athletic training under the supervision of a licensed athletic trainer.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645G.260 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645G / Section 645G.260
Submission and processing of fingerprints
Status: in_force

1. The Commissioner may require an applicant for a license or a licensee to submit a complete set of fingerprints when the Commissioner determines necessary.

2. The Commissioner may use the services of the Registry to process and to submit the fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History, to any federal or state law enforcement agency or to any other entity authorized to receive such information for the purpose of conducting a background check of the criminal history of an applicant for a license or a licensee.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645C.720 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645C / Section 645C.720
Unlawful to conduct business of appraisal management company without registration
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in NRS 645C.600 , it is unlawful for any person, limited-liability company, partnership, association or corporation to engage in the business of, act in the capacity of, advertise or assume to act as an appraisal management company without first obtaining a registration from the Division pursuant to NRS 645C.600 to 645C.740 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.2172 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.2172
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 639.2171 to 639.2176 , inclusive, the words and terms defined in this section have the meanings ascribed to them in this section unless the context otherwise requires:

1. “Accredited program” means those seminars, classes, meetings, work projects, home-study courses and other educational programs in pharmacy approved by the Board for purposes of continuing professional education.

2. “Continuing professional education” means professional, pharmaceutical postgraduate education in the general areas of the socioeconomic and legal aspects of medical care, the properties and actions of drugs and dosage forms, and the etiology, characteristics and therapeutics of the diseased organism.

3. “Continuing education unit” means the unit of measurement of credits for courses and programs of continuing education.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 631.34586 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 631 / Section 631.34586
Regulations
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall adopt regulations governing the provision of dental services through teledentistry. Those regulations must include, without limitation, requirements concerning: (a) The issuance of a prescription through teledentistry; (b) The maintenance of records concerning patients to whom services are provided through teledentistry and the protection of the privacy of such patients; (c) The use of teledentistry for collaboration between: (1) Licensees and the office of a physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse; and (2) Licensees who practice in different specialty areas; and (d) Interaction between licensees using teledentistry, including, without limitation: (1) The supervision of a dental therapist who has not completed the hours of clinical practice set forth in NRS 631.3122 or of a dental hygienist by a dentist using teledentistry; and (2) Interaction between different licensees who are providing care to the same patient.

2. The regulations adopted pursuant to subsection 1 may prescribe evidence-based standards of practice that must be used when providing services through teledentistry to ensure the safety of patients, the quality of care and positive outcomes.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 633.041 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 633 / Section 633.041
“Gross malpractice” defined
Status: in_force

“ Gross malpractice ” means malpractice where the failure to exercise the requisite degree of care, diligence or skill consists of:

1. Performing surgery upon or otherwise ministering to a patient while the osteopathic physician is under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance;

2. Gross negligence;

3. Knowing or willful disregard of established medical procedures; or

4. Knowing or willful and consistent use of medical procedures, services or treatment considered by osteopathic physicians in the community to be inappropriate or unnecessary in the cases where used.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 642.455 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 642 / Section 642.455
Placement of license on inactive status; reactivation
Status: in_force

1. Upon written request to the Board and payment of the fee prescribed in NRS 642.0696 , a person who holds a funeral director's license or a license as a funeral arranger and who is a licensee in good standing may have the license placed on inactive status. A licensee whose license has been placed on inactive status shall not engage in the business of funeral directing or funeral arranging during the period in which the license is inactive.

2. If a licensee wishes to resume the business of funeral directing or funeral arranging, the Board shall reactivate the license upon the: (a) Demonstration, if deemed necessary by the Board, that the licensee is qualified and competent to practice; (b) Completion of an application; and (c) Payment of the fee for the renewal of the license and any other fees related to the reactivation of the license.

3. A licensee is not required to pay the fee for the renewal of his or her license or any fees or penalties related to the renewal of the license for any period in which the license was inactive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 632.0166 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 632 / Section 632.0166
“Nursing assistant” defined
Status: in_force

1. “ Nursing assistant ” means a person who, under the direction of a licensed nurse, performs basic restorative services and basic nursing services which are directed at the safety, comfort, personal hygiene, basic mental health and protection of patients and the protection of the rights of patients.

2. The term does not include a person who is employed by this State or under contract with this State to provide, or assist in the provision of, personal care of other persons if he or she does not primarily perform acts that are within the authorized scope of practice of a nursing assistant.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 649.125 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 649 / Section 649.125
Investigation by Commissioner
Status: in_force

Upon receiving an application for a license and bond in proper form along with payment of the required fee, the Commissioner shall investigate all the facts stated in the application and the requirements of NRS 649.135 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641B.500 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641B / Section 641B.500
Representation as social worker without license
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any person to represent himself or herself as a social worker within the meaning of this chapter unless he or she is licensed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 648.191 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 648 / Section 648.191
Technique for conducting examination
Status: in_force

In conducting a polygraphic examination, an examiner or intern shall use only standard and widely accepted techniques based on comparison of the reaction to relevant questions and to questions asked as a control or techniques based on comparison of peaks of tension. All questions used during the examination must be reviewed with the person examined before being used. Minor modification of technique, not affecting its integrity, may be used when necessary or appropriate for the issue under investigation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 624.606 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 624 / Section 624.606
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 624.606 to 624.630 , inclusive, the words and terms defined in NRS 624.607 to 624.6086 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 642.511 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 642 / Section 642.511
Submission of fingerprints
Status: in_force

In addition to any other requirements set forth in this chapter, an applicant for a license to practice the profession of embalming, a certificate of registration to serve as a registered apprentice to a licensed embalmer, a funeral director's license, a license as a funeral arranger, a permit to operate a funeral establishment or a permit to operate a direct cremation facility that is issued pursuant to this chapter shall submit to the Board a complete set of fingerprints and written permission authorizing the Board to forward those fingerprints to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History for its report on the criminal history of the applicant and for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for its report on the criminal history of the applicant.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.595 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.595
Transactions involving prescription drugs
Status: in_force

1. A wholesaler may sell a prescription drug only if the sale is a bona fide transaction.

2. A wholesaler may purchase a prescription drug only from: (a) A manufacturer; (b) A pharmacy or practitioner if that pharmacy or practitioner maintains a valid license in the State in which the pharmacy or practitioner is domiciled; or (c) Another wholesaler if: (1) The wholesaler who sells the drug is licensed by the Board; and (2) The sale is a bona fide transaction.

3. A wholesaler may receive a prescription drug from a pharmacy or practitioner only if the wholesaler does not pay the pharmacy or practitioner an amount, either in cash or credit, that is more than the price for which the wholesaler sells such prescription drugs to other pharmacies or practitioners at the time of return and: (a) The prescription drug was originally shipped to the pharmacy or practitioner by the wholesaler; or (b) The prescription drug could not be returned by the pharmacy or practitioner to the original wholesaler. If a wholesaler receives a prescription drug pursuant to this subsection and the wholesaler subsequently sells the prescription drug to another wholesaler, the prescription drug must be accompanied by a statement of prior sales as defined in NRS 639.535 .

4. The Board shall not limit the quantity of prescription drugs a wholesaler may purchase, sell, distribute or otherwise provide to another wholesaler, distributor or manufacturer.

5. For the purposes of this section: (a) A purchase shall be deemed a bona fide transaction if: (1) The wholesaler purchased the drug: (I) Directly from the manufacturer of the drug; or (II) With a reasonable belief that the drug was originally purchased directly from the manufacturer of the drug; (2) The circumstances of the purchase reasonably indicate that the drug was not purchased from a source prohibited by law; (3) Unless the drug is purchased by the wholesaler from the manufacturer, before the wholesaler sells the drug to another wholesaler, the wholesaler who sells the drug conducts a reasonable visual examination of the drug to ensure that the drug is not: (I) Counterfeit; (II) Deemed to be adulterated or misbranded in accordance with the provisions of chapter 585 of NRS ; (III) Mislabeled; (IV) Damaged or compromised by improper handling, storage or temperature control; (V) From a foreign or unlawful source; or (VI) Manufactured, packaged, labeled or shipped in violation of any state or federal law relating to prescription drugs; (4) The drug is shipped directly from the wholesaler who sells the drug to the wholesaler who purchases the drug; and (5) The documents of the shipping company concerning the shipping of the drug are attached to the invoice for the drug and are maintained in the records of the wholesaler. (b) A sale shall be deemed a bona fide transaction if the wholesaler sells the prescription drug only to: (1) A pharmacy or practitioner if that pharmacy or practitioner maintains a valid license in the state in which the pharmacy or practitioner is domiciled. (2) Another wholesaler who maintains a valid license in the state in which he or she is domiciled if the wholesaler who sells the prescription drug has complied with NRS 639.575 , 639.580 and 639.585 . (3) A patient with irreversible renal disease, the designee of such a patient, a provider of health care, a hospital or a facility for the treatment of irreversible renal disease, if the drug is a dialysate drug dispensed pursuant to NRS 639.573 . (c) The purchase or sale of a prescription drug includes, without limitation, the distribution, transfer, trading, bartering or any other provision of a prescription drug to another person by a wholesaler. A transfer of a prescription drug from a wholesale facility of a wholesaler to another wholesale facility of the wholesaler shall not be deemed a purchase or sale of a prescription drug pursuant to this section if the wholesaler is a corporation whose securities are publicly traded and regulated by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 648.150 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 648 / Section 648.150
Grounds for disciplinary action against licensee
Status: in_force

The Board may discipline any licensee for any of the following causes:

1. Conviction of a felony relating to the practice of the licensee or of any offense involving moral turpitude.

2. Violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or of a regulation adopted pursuant thereto.

3. A false statement by the licensee that any person is or has been in his or her employ.

4. Any unprofessional conduct or unfitness of the licensee or any person in his or her employ.

5. Any false statement or the giving of any false information in connection with an application for a license or a renewal or reinstatement of a license.

6. Any act in the course of the licensee's business constituting dishonesty or fraud.

7. Impersonation or aiding and abetting an employee in the impersonation of a law enforcement officer or employee of the United States of America, or of any state or political subdivision thereof.

8. During the period between the expiration of a license for the failure to renew within the time fixed by this chapter and the reinstatement of the license, the commission of any act which would be a cause for the suspension or revocation of a license, or grounds for the denial of an application for a license.

9. Willful failure or refusal to render to a client services or a report as agreed between the parties and for which compensation has been paid or tendered in accordance with the agreement of the parties.

10. Commission of assault, battery or kidnapping.

11. Knowing violation of any court order or injunction in the course of business as a licensee.

12. Any act which is a ground for denial of an application for a license under this chapter.

13. Willfully aiding or abetting a person in a violation of a provision of this chapter or a regulation adopted pursuant thereto.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641A.2884 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641A / Section 641A.2884
Clinical professional counselor interns: Scope of authorized activity
Status: in_force

The holder of a license as a clinical professional counselor intern:

1. May engage in the practice of clinical professional counseling only for the purposes of obtaining the supervised experience required by subsection 4 of NRS 641A.231 for a license to practice as a clinical professional counselor; and

2. Shall not engage in the practice of clinical professional counseling independently.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 624.010 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 624 / Section 624.010
“Board” defined
Status: in_force

“ Board ” means the State Contractors' Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 624.6086 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 624 / Section 624.6086
“Prime contractor” defined
Status: in_force

“ Prime contractor ” means a contractor who enters into an oral or written agreement with an owner pursuant to which the prime contractor agrees to provide work, materials or equipment for a work of improvement.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645H.500 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645H / Section 645H.500
Certificate of registration: Expiration; renewal
Status: in_force

A certificate of registration issued pursuant to this chapter expires each year on the date of its issuance, unless it is renewed. To renew the certificate of registration, the registrant must submit to the Division on or before the expiration date:

1. An application for renewal;

2. The fee required to renew the certificate of registration pursuant to NRS 645H.560 ; and

3. All information required to complete the renewal.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641C.200 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641C / Section 641C.200
Regulations
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall adopt such regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter, including, without limitation, regulations that: (a) Prescribe the ethical standards for licensed and certified counselors and certified interns; (b) Prescribe the requirements for continuing education for the renewal, restoration or reinstatement of a license or certificate; (c) Prescribe uniform standards concerning the locations at which interns provide services; (d) Authorize the remote supervision, including, without limitation, electronic supervision, of interns working at remote sites and prescribe standards concerning such remote supervision; and (e) Prescribe the manner by which the qualifications for the issuance or renewal of a license or certificate under the provisions of this chapter will be made available to the public such that those qualifications are clearly defined and easily understood.

2. The Board may adopt regulations that prescribe: (a) The contents of a written and oral examination concerning the practice of counseling persons with an addictive disorder related to gambling; (b) The grounds for initiating disciplinary action against a certified problem gambling counselor or certified problem gambling counselor intern; and (c) Disciplinary procedures for certified problem gambling counselors and certified problem gambling counselor interns, including the suspension, revocation and reinstatement of a certificate as a problem gambling counselor or problem gambling counselor intern.

3. Any regulations adopted by the Board pursuant to this section must be consistent with the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS .

4. On the date that the Board gives notice pursuant to NRS 233B.060 of its intent to adopt, amend or repeal a regulation, the Board shall submit the regulation to the Commission on Behavioral Health for review. The Commission shall review the regulation and make recommendations to the Board concerning the advisability of adopting, amending or repealing the regulation and any changes that the Commission deems advisable.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645B.900 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645B / Section 645B.900
Unlawful to conduct business of mortgage company or mortgage loan originator without being licensed or exempt from licensing
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any person to offer or provide any of the services of a mortgage company or mortgage loan originator or otherwise to engage in, carry on or hold himself or herself out as engaging in or carrying on the business of a mortgage company or mortgage loan originator without first obtaining the applicable license issued pursuant to this chapter, unless the person:

1. Is exempt from the provisions of this chapter; and

2. Complies with the requirements for that exemption.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 633.471 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 633 / Section 633.471
Prerequisites; notice to licensee; content and evidence of continuing medical education; exemption from fee
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 15 and NRS 633.491 , every holder of a license, except a physician assistant or an anesthesiologist assistant, issued under this chapter, except a temporary or a special license, may renew the license on or before January 1 of each calendar year after its issuance by: (a) Applying for renewal on forms provided by the Board; (b) Paying the annual license renewal fee specified in this chapter; (c) Submitting a list of all actions filed or claims submitted to arbitration or mediation for malpractice or negligence against the holder during the previous year; (d) Subject to subsection 14, submitting evidence to the Board that in the year preceding the application for renewal the holder has attended courses or programs of continuing education approved by the Board in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board totaling a number of hours established by the Board which must not be less than 35 hours nor more than that set in the requirements for continuing medical education of the American Osteopathic Association; and (e) Submitting all information required to complete the renewal.

2. The Secretary of the Board shall notify each licensee of the requirements for renewal not less than 30 days before the date of renewal.

3. The Board shall request submission of verified evidence of completion of the required number of hours of continuing medical education annually from a percentage of the applicants for renewal of a license to practice osteopathic medicine or a license to practice as a physician assistant or anesthesiologist assistant determined by the Board. Subject to subsection 14, upon a request from the Board, an applicant for renewal of a license to practice osteopathic medicine or a license to practice as a physician assistant or anesthesiologist assistant shall submit verified evidence satisfactory to the Board that in the year preceding the application for renewal the applicant attended courses or programs of continuing medical education approved by the Board totaling the number of hours established by the Board.

4. The Board shall require each holder of a license to practice osteopathic medicine to complete a course of instruction within 2 years after initial licensure that provides at least 2 hours of instruction on evidence-based suicide prevention and awareness as described in subsection 9.

5. The Board shall encourage each holder of a license to practice osteopathic medicine to receive, as a portion of his or her continuing education, training concerning methods for educating patients about how to effectively manage medications, including, without limitation, the ability of the patient to request to have the symptom or purpose for which a drug is prescribed included on the label attached to the container of the drug.

6. The Board shall encourage each holder of a license to practice osteopathic medicine or as a physician assistant to receive, as a portion of his or her continuing education, training and education in the diagnosis of rare diseases, including, without limitation: (a) Recognizing the symptoms of pediatric cancer; and (b) Interpreting family history to determine whether such symptoms indicate a normal childhood illness or a condition that requires additional examination.

7. The Board shall require, as part of the continuing education requirements approved by the Board, the biennial completion by a holder of a license to practice osteopathic medicine of at least 2 hours of continuing education credits in ethics, pain management, care of persons with addictive disorders or the screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment approach to substance use disorder.

8. The continuing education requirements approved by the Board must allow the holder of a license as an osteopathic physician, physician assistant or anesthesiologist assistant to receive credit toward the total amount of continuing education required by the Board for the completion of a course of instruction relating to genetic counseling and genetic testing.

9. The Board shall require each holder of a license to practice osteopathic medicine to receive as a portion of his or her continuing education at least 2 hours of instruction every 4 years on evidence-based suicide prevention and awareness which may include, without limitation, instruction concerning: (a) The skills and knowledge that the licensee needs to detect behaviors that may lead to suicide, including, without limitation, post-traumatic stress disorder; (b) Approaches to engaging other professionals in suicide intervention; and (c) The detection of suicidal thoughts and ideations and the prevention of suicide.

10. A holder of a license to practice osteopathic medicine may not substitute the continuing education credits relating to suicide prevention and awareness required by this section for the purposes of satisfying an equivalent requirement for continuing education in ethics.

11. The Board shall require each holder of a license to practice osteopathic medicine to complete at least 2 hours of training in the screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment approach to substance use disorder within 2 years after initial licensure.

12. The Board shall require each psychiatrist or a physician assistant practicing under the supervision of a psychiatrist to biennially complete one or more courses of instruction that provide at least 2 hours of instruction relating to cultural competency and diversity, equity and inclusion. Such instruction: (a) May include the training provided pursuant to NRS 449.103 , where applicable. (b) Must be based upon a range of research from diverse sources. (c) Must address persons of different cultural backgrounds, including, without limitation: (1) Persons from various gender, racial and ethnic backgrounds; (2) Persons from various religious backgrounds; (3) Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning persons; (4) Children and senior citizens; (5) Veterans; (6) Persons with a mental illness; (7) Persons with an intellectual disability, developmental disability or physical disability; and (8) Persons who are part of any other population that a psychiatrist or physician assistant practicing under the supervision of a psychiatrist may need to better understand, as determined by the Board.

13. The Board shall require each holder of a license to practice osteopathic medicine or as a physician assistant who provides or supervises the provision of emergency medical services in a hospital or primary care to complete at least 2 hours of training in the stigma, discrimination and unrecognized bias toward persons who have acquired or are at a high risk of acquiring human immunodeficiency virus within 2 years after beginning to provide or supervise the provision of such services or care.

14. The Board shall not require a physician assistant to receive or maintain certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, or its successor organization, or by any other nationally recognized organization for the accreditation of physician assistants to satisfy any continuing education requirement pursuant to paragraph (d) of subsection 1 and subsection 3.

15. Members of the Armed Forces of the United States and the United States Public Health Service are exempt from payment of the annual license renewal fee during their active duty status.

16. As used in this section, “ primary care ” means the practice of family medicine, pediatrics, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology and midwifery.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.284 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.284
Unlawful dispensing and sales; penalties
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in NRS 639.23277 , any person who:

1. Being the licensed proprietor of a pharmacy, fails to place a registered pharmacist in charge of such pharmacy, or permits the compounding or dispensing of drugs or prescriptions, or the selling of drugs, poisons or devices, the sale of which is restricted by the provisions of this chapter, by any person other than a registered pharmacist or an intern pharmacist, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

2. Is not a registered pharmacist and who takes charge of or acts as manager of any pharmacy, compounds or dispenses any prescription, or sells any drug, poison or device, the sale of which is restricted by the provisions of this chapter: (a) If no substantial bodily harm results, is guilty of a category D felony; or (b) If substantial bodily harm results, is guilty of a category C felony,

and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.127 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.127
Application for registration as pharmacist; payment of fee; submission of fingerprints; issuance of provisional registration; proof of qualifications; period of validity of application; issuance of certificate of registration
Status: in_force

1. An applicant for registration as a pharmacist in this State must submit an application to the Executive Secretary of the Board on a form furnished by the Board and must pay the fee fixed by the Board. The fee must be paid at the time the application is submitted and is compensation to the Board for the investigation and the examination of the applicant. Under no circumstances may the fee be refunded.

2. In addition to the requirements of subsection 1, each applicant for registration as a pharmacist shall submit with the application a complete set of fingerprints and written permission authorizing the Board to forward the fingerprints to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for its report. The Board may issue a provisional registration to an applicant pending receipt of the report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation if the Board determines that the applicant is otherwise qualified for registration.

3. Proof of the qualifications of any applicant must be made to the satisfaction of the Board and must be substantiated by affidavits, records or such other evidence as the Board may require.

4. An application is only valid for 1 year after the date it is received by the Board unless the Board extends its period of validity.

5. A certificate of registration as a pharmacist must be issued to each person who the Board determines is qualified pursuant to the provisions of NRS 639.120 , 639.134 , 639.136 or 639.1365 . The certificate entitles the person to whom it is issued to practice pharmacy in this State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 624.570 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 624 / Section 624.570
Creation; members; expenses; duties; powers; regulations
Status: in_force

1. The Commission on Construction Education is hereby created.

2. The Commission consists of one member who is a member of the Board and six members appointed by the Governor as follows: (a) Four members who are representatives of the construction industry; and (b) Two members who have knowledge of construction education programs.

3. Each member of the Commission serves a term of 3 years.

4. The members of the Commission who are appointed by the Governor serve without compensation, per diem allowance or reimbursement for travel expenses. While engaged in the business of the Commission, the member who is a member of the Board shall receive from the Board the same salary, per diem allowance and reimbursement for travel expenses the member receives while engaged in the business of the Board.

5. The Commission shall review programs of education which relate to building construction and distribute grants from the Construction Education Account created pursuant to NRS 624.580 for programs that the Commission determines qualify for such a grant.

6. The Board may adopt regulations which establish the rules of procedure for meetings of the Commission.

7. The Commission shall adopt regulations providing: (a) Procedures for applying for a grant of money from the Construction Education Account; (b) Procedures for reviewing an application for a grant from the Construction Education Account; and (c) Qualifications for receiving a grant from the Construction Education Account.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 640C.030 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 640C / Section 640C.030
“Board” defined
Status: in_force

“ Board ” means the Board of Massage Therapy.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 632.342 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 632 / Section 632.342
Renewal of certificate
Status: in_force

1. The certificate of a nursing assistant or medication aide - certified must be renewed biennially on the date of the certificate holder's birthday.

2. The Board shall renew a certificate if the applicant: (a) Submits a completed written application and the fee required by this chapter; (b) Submits documentation of completion of continuing training, as required by the Board, in the previous 24 months; (c) Has not committed any acts which are grounds for disciplinary action, unless the Board determines that sufficient restitution has been made or the act was not substantially related to nursing; (d) Submits documentation of employment as a nursing assistant or medication aide - certified during the 2 years immediately preceding the date of the renewal; and (e) Submits all information required to complete the renewal. The training program completed pursuant to paragraph (b) must be approved by the Board.

3. Failure to renew the certificate results in forfeiture of the right to practice unless the nursing assistant or medication aide - certified qualifies for the issuance of a new certificate.

4. Renewal of a certificate becomes effective on the date on which: (a) The application is filed; (b) The renewal fee is paid; or (c) All information required to complete the renewal is submitted, whichever occurs latest.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645B.01245 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645B / Section 645B.01245
“Majority of the investors” defined
Status: in_force

“ Majority of the investors ” means the investors holding 51 percent or more of the beneficial interests in a loan.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641A.2888 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641A / Section 641A.2888
Clinical professional counselor interns: Change in or termination of supervision agreement
Status: in_force

1. The holder of a license as a clinical professional counselor intern who makes a change in a supervision agreement or enters into a new supervision agreement shall notify the Board within 30 days after the date of the change or new agreement.

2. Each party to a supervision agreement shall, upon its termination, notify the Board in writing not more than 5 days after the date of termination.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 635.087 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 635 / Section 635.087
Use of title describing profession by licensed podiatric physician
Status: in_force

A person who is licensed to practice podiatry pursuant to this chapter may use any title which describes the profession, including, without limitation, “D.P.M.,” “Podiatrist,” “Podiatric Physician,” “Podiatric Physician-Surgeon” or “Physician-Surgeon D.P.M.”
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 632.360 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 632 / Section 632.360
Issuance of subpoenas; service of process
Status: in_force

1. The Board or any person designated by the Board may certify to all official acts and issue subpoenas for attendance of witnesses and the production of books and papers relating to any investigation or hearing conducted by the Board.

2. In any investigation or hearing in any part of the State the process issued by the Board extends to all parts of the State and may be served by any person authorized to serve process of courts of record or by certified mail to the last known address of the witness.

3. The person serving the process is entitled to receive the compensation allowed by the Board, which must not exceed the fees prescribed by law for similar services.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641C.250 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641C / Section 641C.250
License or certificate is revocable privilege; holder acquires no vested right
Status: in_force

A license or certificate issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter is a privilege that may be revoked in accordance with the disciplinary procedures set forth in this chapter and in regulations adopted by the Board pursuant thereto, and no holder of such a license or certificate acquires thereby any vested right.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630.047 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630 / Section 630.047
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

1. This chapter does not apply to: (a) A medical officer or perfusionist or practitioner of respiratory care of the Armed Forces or a medical officer or perfusionist or practitioner of respiratory care of any division or department of the United States in the discharge of his or her official duties, including, without limitation, providing medical care in a hospital in accordance with an agreement entered into pursuant to NRS 449.2455 ; (b) Physicians who are called into this State, other than on a regular basis, for consultation with or assistance to a physician licensed in this State, and who are legally qualified to practice in the state where they reside; (c) Physicians who are legally qualified to practice in the state where they reside and come into this State on an irregular basis to: (1) Obtain medical training approved by the Board from a physician who is licensed in this State; or (2) Provide medical instruction or training approved by the Board to physicians licensed in this State; (d) Physicians who are temporarily exempt from licensure pursuant to NRS 630.2665 and are practicing medicine within the scope of the exemption; (e) Any person permitted to practice any other healing art under this title who does so within the scope of that authority, or healing by faith or Christian Science; (f) The practice of respiratory care by a student as part of a program of study in respiratory care that is approved by the Board, or is recognized by a national organization which is approved by the Board to review such programs, if the student is enrolled in the program and provides respiratory care only under the supervision of a practitioner of respiratory care; (g) The practice of respiratory care by a student who: (1) Is enrolled in a clinical program of study in respiratory care which has been approved by the Board; (2) Is employed by a medical facility, as defined in NRS 449.0151 ; and (3) Provides respiratory care to patients who are not in a critical medical condition or, in an emergency, to patients who are in a critical medical condition and a practitioner of respiratory care is not immediately available to provide that care and the student is directed by a physician to provide respiratory care under the supervision of the physician until a practitioner of respiratory care is available; (h) The practice of respiratory care by a person on himself or herself or gratuitous respiratory care provided to a friend or a member of a person's family if the provider of the care does not represent himself or herself as a practitioner of respiratory care; (i) A person who is employed by a physician and provides respiratory care or services as a perfusionist under the supervision of that physician; (j) The maintenance of medical equipment for perfusion or respiratory care that is not attached to a patient; (k) A person who installs medical equipment for respiratory care that is used in the home and gives instructions regarding the use of that equipment if the person is trained to provide such services and is supervised by a provider of health care who is acting within the authorized scope of his or her practice; (l) The performance of medical services by a student enrolled in an educational program for a physician assistant which is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc., or its successor organization, as part of such a program; and (m) A physician assistant of any division or department of the United States in the discharge of his or her official duties unless licensure by a state is required by the division or department of the United States.

2. This chapter does not repeal or affect any statute of Nevada regulating or affecting any other healing art.

3. This chapter does not prohibit: (a) Gratuitous services outside of a medical school or medical facility by a person who is not a physician, perfusionist, physician assistant, anesthesiologist assistant or practitioner of respiratory care in cases of emergency. (b) The domestic administration of family remedies.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641D.800 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641D / Section 641D.800
Authority of Board to require examinations; licensee or registrant deemed to consent to examination; testimony or information received during examination not privileged; effect of failure to submit to examination; cost of examination
Status: in_force

1. Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS , if the Board has reason to believe that the conduct of any behavior analyst, assistant behavior analyst or registered behavior technician has raised a reasonable question as to competence to practice applied behavior analysis with reasonable skill and safety to patients, the Board may, to assist the Board or its designee in determining competence, require the behavior analyst, assistant behavior analyst or registered behavior technician to undergo: (a) A mental or physical examination administered by a qualified provider of health care; (b) An examination testing his or her competence to practice applied behavior analysis; or (c) Any other examination designated by the Board to be necessary to determine his or her competence to practice applied behavior analysis.

2. If an examination is required by the Board pursuant to subsection 1, the reasons therefor must be documented and made available to the behavior analyst, assistant behavior analyst or registered behavior technician being examined.

3. An applicant or person who holds a license or registration pursuant to this chapter is deemed to consent to submit to an examination required pursuant to subsection 1 when the Board provides a written order for such an examination.

4. Any testimony, report or other information of the examining provider of health care received during an examination administered pursuant to subsection 1 is not a privileged communication.

5. Except in extraordinary circumstances, as determined by the Board, a behavior analyst, assistant behavior analyst or registered behavior technician who fails to submit to an examination required pursuant to subsection 1 after the Board provides a written order for such an examination shall be deemed to have admitted to the charge of the Board against him or her.

6. The Board may require a behavior analyst, assistance behavior analyst or registered behavior technician to pay the cost of an examination administered pursuant to subsection 1.

7. As used in this section, “provider of health care” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 629.031 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645.060 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645 / Section 645.060
Real Estate Commission: Limitation on consecutive service by member
Status: in_force

Members are eligible for reappointment, but shall not serve for a period greater than 6 years consecutively, after which time they are not eligible for appointment or reappointment until 3 years have elapsed from any period of previous service. If a successor is appointed to fill the balance of any unexpired term of a member, the time served by the successor shall not apply in computing the 6 years' consecutive service unless the balance of the unexpired term exceeds 18 months.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 633.025 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 633 / Section 633.025
“Complaint” defined
Status: in_force

“ Complaint ” means a written complaint filed with the Board pursuant to the provisions of NRS 633.531 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 623A.350 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 623A / Section 623A.350
Limitations on complaints
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a complaint must not be filed against the holder of a certificate of registration or certificate to practice as a landscape architect intern if 2 years or more have elapsed since the occurrence of the act or omission alleged as the ground for disciplinary action.

2. If the act or omission alleges fraud or misrepresentation, the complaint must be filed within 2 years after the discovery of the fraud or misrepresentation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 631.342 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 631 / Section 631.342
Continuing education: Required courses and training; regulations
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall adopt regulations concerning continuing education in dentistry, dental hygiene, dental therapy and expanded function dental assistance. The regulations must include: (a) Except as provided in NRS 631.3425 , the number of hours of credit required annually; (b) The criteria used to accredit each course, including, without limitation, specific criteria used to accredit a course in teledentistry; and (c) The requirements for submission of proof of attendance at courses.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, as part of continuing education, each licensee must complete a course of instruction, within 2 years after initial licensure, relating to the medical consequences of an act of terrorism that involves the use of a weapon of mass destruction. The course must provide at least 4 hours of instruction that includes instruction in the following subjects: (a) An overview of acts of terrorism and weapons of mass destruction; (b) Personal protective equipment required for acts of terrorism; (c) Common symptoms and methods of treatment associated with exposure to, or injuries caused by, chemical, biological, radioactive and nuclear agents; (d) Syndromic surveillance and reporting procedures for acts of terrorism that involve biological agents; and (e) An overview of the information available on, and the use of, the Health Alert Network.

3. Instead of the course described in subsection 2, a licensee may complete: (a) A course in Basic Disaster Life Support or a course in Core Disaster Life Support if the course is offered by a provider of continuing education accredited by the National Disaster Life Support Foundation; or (b) Any other course that the Board determines to be the equivalent of a course specified in paragraph (a).

4. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections 2 and 3, the Board may determine whether to include in a program of continuing education additional courses of instruction relating to the medical consequences of an act of terrorism that involves the use of a weapon of mass destruction.

5. Each licensee must complete, as part of continuing education, at least 2 hours of training in the screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment approach to substance use disorder within 2 years after initial licensure.

6. In addition to any other continuing education required pursuant to this section, a licensee who holds a special endorsement issued pursuant to NRS 631.285 must biennially complete: (a) At least 2 hours of continuing education concerning the life cycle of diseases, drugs and the administration of immunizations; (b) A course offered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the United States Department of Health and Human Services concerning the epidemiology and prevention of diseases that are preventable by immunization; (c) A course of training in the administration of immunizations offered by Immunize Nevada or its successor organization or, if that organization ceases to exist, another organization prescribed by regulation of the Board; or (d) Another course of instruction relating to immunizations that is approved by: (1) The Board; (2) The American Dental Association, or its successor organization, or the societies which are a part of it; (3) The American Dental Hygienists' Association, or its successor organization, or the societies which are a part of it; (4) The Academy of General Dentistry, or its successor organization; (5) Any nationally recognized association of dental or medical specialists; (6) Any university, college or community college located inside or outside this State; or (7) Any hospital accredited by The Joint Commission.

7. As used in this section: (a) “ Act of terrorism ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 202.4415 . (b) “ Biological agent ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 202.442 . (c) “ Chemical agent ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 202.4425 . (d) “ Radioactive agent ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 202.4437 . (e) “ Weapon of mass destruction ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 202.4445 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641C.331 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641C / Section 641C.331
Period of validity of license; scope of practice authorized by license
Status: in_force

1. A license as a clinical alcohol and drug counselor is valid for 2 years and may be renewed.

2. A licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor may: (a) Engage in the clinical practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders; (b) Diagnose or classify a person as having an alcohol or other substance use disorder; (c) Supervise certified clinical alcohol and drug counselor interns and alcohol and drug counselor interns; and (d) Supervise certified problem gambling counselor interns if the licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor: (1) Is approved by the Board to conduct such supervision; and (2) Has completed at least: (I) Thirty hours of instruction relating to problem gambling; and (II) Twelve hours of instruction relating to the supervision of interns, including, without limitation, the supervision of certified problem gambling counselor interns.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634B.070 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 634B / Section 634B.070
Applicability of chapter: Federal employees; person permitted to practice other healing arts
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to:

1. A naprapath of any division or department of the United States in the discharge of his or her official duties unless licensure by a state is required by the division or department of the United States.

2. Any person permitted to practice any other healing art under this title who does so within the scope of that authority, or healing by faith or Christian Science.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 640.152 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 640 / Section 640.152
Renewal of license: Authority of Board to make data request concerning demographic and practice information available to applicants for voluntary completion and electronic submission; confidentiality of information provided
Status: in_force

1. The Board may: (a) Make the data request developed by the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to NRS 439A.116 available to applicants for the renewal of a license pursuant to this chapter through a link on the electronic application for the renewal of a license; and (b) Request each applicant to complete and electronically submit the data request to the Director.

2. The information provided by an applicant for the renewal of a license pursuant to subsection 1 is confidential and, except as required by subsection 1, must not be disclosed to any person or entity.

3. An applicant for the renewal of a license is not required to complete a data request pursuant to subsection 1 and is not subject to disciplinary action, including, without limitation, refusal to renew the license, for failure to do so.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 632.341 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 632 / Section 632.341
Renewal and reinstatement of license; transfer to inactive list; issuance of temporary license
Status: in_force

1. Every nurse licensed under the provisions of this chapter must renew his or her license biennially on a date or according to a schedule of dates prescribed by regulation of the Board. If the date or schedule is changed, the Board may prorate the required fee.

2. A licensee who fails to renew a license may have the license reinstated by completing an application for renewal, submitting payment of the reinstatement fee in addition to the renewal fee and submitting all information required to complete the reinstatement.

3. Upon written request to the Board, a licensee in good standing may cause his or her name and license to be transferred to an inactive list, and the licensee may not practice nursing during the time the license is inactive and no renewal fee accrues. If an inactive licensee desires to resume the practice of nursing, the Board, except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, shall renew the license upon demonstration, if deemed necessary by the Board, that the licensee is then qualified and competent to practice, and upon completion of an application and payment of the current fee for biennial renewal of the license.

4. The Board may: (a) Issue a temporary license to an applicant for the renewal or reinstatement of a license pending final action by the Board upon the application. (b) After a hearing, refuse to renew or reinstate the license of any person who, at any time since the most recent renewal of the license or the issuance of the original license if it has not been renewed, has been out of compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 656A.110 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 656A / Section 656A.110
Regulations: Qualifications, scope of practice and ethical standards for interpreters; qualifications for professional mentors of interpreters; additional professional classifications of interpreters
Status: in_force

1. The Division shall, by regulation: (a) Prescribe for each professional classification of interpreters: (1) The level of education and professional training, experience and credentialing required to engage in the practice of sign language interpreting in that classification. (2) The authorized scope of practice , including, without limitation, any condition, restriction or other limitation imposed on a person who practices in that classification. (3) Ethical standards for persons who engage in the practice of sign language interpreting in that professional classification. (b) Prescribe qualifications for professional mentors of interpreters, including, without limitation, the level of education, training, experience and credentialing required to provide mentoring.

2. The Division may adopt regulations establishing professional classifications of the practice of sign language interpreting in addition to those set forth in NRS 656A.100 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 633.191 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 633 / Section 633.191
Qualifications of members
Status: in_force

1. Five members of the Board must: (a) Be licensed under this chapter; (b) Be actually engaged in the practice of osteopathic medicine in this State; and (c) Have been so engaged in this State for a period of more than 5 years preceding their appointment.

2. One member of the Board must be a resident of the State of Nevada and must represent the interests of persons or agencies that regularly provide health care to patients who are indigent, uninsured or unable to afford health care. This member must not be licensed under the provisions of this chapter.

3. The remaining member of the Board must be a resident of the State of Nevada who is: (a) Not licensed in any state to practice any healing art; (b) Not the spouse or the parent or child, by blood, marriage or adoption, of a person licensed in any state to practice any healing art; and (c) Not actively engaged in the administration of any medical facility or facility for the dependent as defined in chapter 449 of NRS.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 633.131 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 633 / Section 633.131
“Unprofessional conduct” defined
Status: in_force

1. “ Unprofessional conduct ” includes: (a) Knowingly or willfully making a false or fraudulent statement or submitting a forged or false document in applying for a license to practice osteopathic medicine, to practice as a physician assistant or to practice as an anesthesiologist assistant, or in applying for the renewal of a license to practice osteopathic medicine, to practice as a physician assistant or to practice as an anesthesiologist assistant. (b) Failure of a person who is licensed to practice osteopathic medicine to identify himself or herself professionally by using the term D.O., osteopathic physician, doctor of osteopathy or a similar term. (c) Directly or indirectly giving to or receiving from any person, corporation or other business organization any fee, commission, rebate or other form of compensation for sending, referring or otherwise inducing a person to communicate with an osteopathic physician in his or her professional capacity or for any professional services not actually and personally rendered, except as otherwise provided in subsection 2. (d) Employing, directly or indirectly, any suspended or unlicensed person in the practice of osteopathic medicine or in practice as a physician assistant or anesthesiologist assistant, or the aiding or abetting of any unlicensed person to practice osteopathic medicine or to practice as a physician assistant or anesthesiologist assistant. (e) Advertising the practice of osteopathic medicine in a manner which does not conform to the guidelines established by regulations of the Board. (f) Engaging in any: (1) Professional conduct which is intended to deceive or which the Board by regulation has determined is unethical; or (2) Medical practice harmful to the public or any conduct detrimental to the public health, safety or morals which does not constitute gross or repeated malpractice or professional incompetence. (g) Administering, dispensing or prescribing any controlled substance or any dangerous drug as defined in chapter 454 of NRS , otherwise than in the course of legitimate professional practice or as authorized by law. (h) An alcohol or other substance use disorder. (i) Performing, assisting in or advising an unlawful abortion or the injection of any liquid silicone substance into the human body, other than the use of silicone oil to repair a retinal detachment. (j) Knowingly or willfully disclosing a communication privileged pursuant to a statute or court order. (k) Knowingly or willfully disobeying regulations of the State Board of Health, the State Board of Pharmacy or the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine. (l) Violating or attempting to violate, directly or indirectly, or assisting in or abetting the violation of or conspiring to violate any prohibition made in this chapter. (m) Failure of a licensee to maintain timely, legible, accurate and complete medical records relating to the diagnosis, treatment and care of a patient. (n) Making alterations to the medical records of a patient that the licensee knows to be false. (o) Making or filing a report which the licensee knows to be false. (p) Failure of a licensee to file a record or report as required by law, or knowingly or willfully obstructing or inducing any person to obstruct such filing. (q) Failure of a licensee to make medical records of a patient available for inspection and copying as provided by NRS 629.061 , if the licensee is the custodian of health care records with respect to those records. (r) Providing false, misleading or deceptive information to the Board in connection with an investigation conducted by the Board.

2. It is not unprofessional conduct: (a) For persons holding valid licenses to practice osteopathic medicine issued pursuant to this chapter to practice osteopathic medicine in partnership under a partnership agreement or in a corporation or an association authorized by law, or to pool, share, divide or apportion the fees and money received by them or by the partnership, corporation or association in accordance with the partnership agreement or the policies of the board of directors of the corporation or association; (b) For two or more persons holding valid licenses to practice osteopathic medicine issued pursuant to this chapter to receive adequate compensation for concurrently rendering professional care to a patient and dividing a fee if the patient has full knowledge of this division and if the division is made in proportion to the services performed and the responsibility assumed by each person; or (c) For a person licensed to practice osteopathic medicine pursuant to the provisions of this chapter to form an association or other business relationship with an optometrist pursuant to the provisions of NRS 636.373 .

3. As used in this section, “ custodian of health care records ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 629.016 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641C.330 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641C / Section 641C.330
Requirements for issuance of license
Status: in_force

The Board shall issue a license as a clinical alcohol and drug counselor to:

1. A person who: (a) Is not less than 21 years of age; (b) Has received a master's degree or a doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in a field of social science approved by the Board that includes comprehensive course work in clinical mental health, including the diagnosis of mental health disorders; (c) Has completed a program approved by the Board consisting of at least 3,000 hours of supervised, postgraduate counseling of persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders and persons with mental illness who also have alcohol and other substance use disorders that: (1) Consists of at least 1,500 hours of postgraduate counseling of persons with mental illness who also have alcohol and other substance use disorders; (2) Consists of at least 1,000 hours of postgraduate counseling of persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders; and (3) Consists of at least 500 hours of additional postgraduate counseling of persons with mental illness who also have alcohol and other substance use disorders or persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders; (d) Passes the written and oral examinations prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 641C.290 ; (e) Pays the fees required pursuant to NRS 641C.470 ; and (f) Submits all information required to complete an application for a license.

2. A person who: (a) Is not less than 21 years of age; (b) Is: (1) Licensed as a clinical social worker pursuant to chapter 641B of NRS ; (2) Licensed as a marriage and family therapist or a clinical professional counselor pursuant to chapter 641A of NRS ; or (3) A nurse who is licensed pursuant to chapter 632 of NRS and has received a master's degree or a doctoral degree from an accredited college or university; (c) Has completed at least 6 months of supervised counseling of persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders approved by the Board; (d) Passes the written and oral examinations prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 641C.290 ; (e) Pays the fees required pursuant to NRS 641C.470 ; and (f) Submits all the information required to complete an application for a license.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645A.195 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645A / Section 645A.195
Escrow agency that is not natural person to designate natural person as qualified employee
Status: in_force

1. If an escrow agency is not a natural person, the escrow agency must designate a natural person as a qualified employee to act on behalf of the escrow agency.

2. The Division shall adopt regulations regarding a qualified employee, including, without limitation, regulations that establish: (a) A definition for the term “qualified employee”; (b) Any duties of a qualified employee; and (c) Any requirements regarding a qualified employee.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 631.3454 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 631 / Section 631.3454
Ownership or operation not violation or dishonorable or unprofessional conduct; contract with entity by dentist or professional entity not prohibited
Status: in_force

1. It is not a violation of NRS 631.395 or an act of dishonorable or unprofessional conduct under NRS 631.346 to 631.349 , inclusive, for an entity to own or operate a dental office or clinic as described in and operating in compliance with the provisions of paragraph (g) of subsection 2 of NRS 631.215 and 631.3452 .

2. It is not a violation of NRS 631.3465 for a dentist or a professional entity organized by a dentist pursuant to the provisions of chapter 89 of NRS to contract with an entity described in and operating in compliance with the provisions of paragraph (g) of subsection 2 of NRS 631.215 and 631.3452 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 633.693 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 633 / Section 633.693
Performance of laser eye surgery or intense pulsed light therapy by osteopathic physician
Status: in_force

Laser surgery or intense pulsed light therapy on the globe of the eye of a patient may be performed only by a licensed osteopathic physician who has completed a program of progressive postgraduate education in ophthalmology as a resident in the United States or Canada in a program approved by the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the American Osteopathic Association, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education or the Council on Medical Education of the Canadian Medical Association.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641.316 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641 / Section 641.316
Injunction against person practicing without license, authorization or registration
Status: in_force

1. The Board through its President or Secretary-Treasurer or the Attorney General may maintain in any court of competent jurisdiction a suit for an injunction against any person practicing: (a) Psychology without a license or authorization to practice psychology in this State pursuant to the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact enacted in NRS 641.227 ; or (b) As a psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee without a registration.

2. Such an injunction: (a) May be issued without proof of actual damage sustained by any person, this provision being a preventive as well as a punitive measure. (b) Does not relieve any person from criminal prosecution for practicing without a license or registration.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 633.481 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 633 / Section 633.481
Expiration of license for failure to renew; waiver of requirements for continuing education; restoration of license
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, if a licensee fails to comply with the requirements of NRS 633.471 within 10 days after the renewal date, the Board shall give 15 days' notice of the failure to renew the license and of the expiration of the license by certified mail to the licensee at the licensee's last known address that is registered with the Board. If the license is not renewed within 15 days after receiving notice, the license expires automatically without any further notice or a hearing and the Board shall file a copy of the notice with the Drug Enforcement Administration of the United States Department of Justice or its successor agency.

2. A licensee who fails to meet the continuing education requirements for license renewal may apply to the Board for a waiver of the requirements. The Board may grant a waiver for that year only if the Board finds that the failure is due to a disability, military service, absence from the United States, or circumstances beyond the control of the licensee which are deemed by the Board to excuse the failure.

3. A person whose license has expired under this section may apply to the Board for restoration of the license upon: (a) Payment of all past due renewal fees and the late payment fee specified in NRS 633.501 ; (b) Producing verified evidence satisfactory to the Board of completion of the total number of hours of continuing education required for the year preceding the renewal date and for each year succeeding the date of expiration; (c) Stating under oath in writing that he or she has not withheld information from the Board which if disclosed would constitute grounds for disciplinary action under this chapter; and (d) Submitting any other information that is required by the Board to restore the license.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.289 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.289
Inspection of premises by Board
Status: in_force

A member or any agent of the Board may enter any premises in this State where a person who holds a license, certificate or permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter practices pharmacy and inspect it to determine whether a violation of any provision of this chapter has occurred, including, without limitation, an inspection to determine whether any person at the premises is practicing pharmacy without the appropriate license, certificate or permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 640B.060 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 640B / Section 640B.060
“License” defined
Status: in_force

“ License ” means a license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645A.196 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645A / Section 645A.196
Termination of employment of escrow agent: Duties of escrow agency; prohibited actions
Status: in_force

1. Whenever an escrow agent terminates, for any reason, his or her employment with the escrow agency with whom the escrow agent was associated, the escrow agency shall: (a) Immediately deliver or send by certified mail to the Division the escrow agent's license, together with a written statement of the circumstances surrounding the termination. (b) At the time of delivering or mailing the license to the Division, address a communication to the last known residence address of the escrow agent, advising the escrow agent that his or her license has been delivered or mailed to the Division. A copy of the communication must accompany the license when delivered or mailed to the Division.

2. An escrow agent shall not perform either directly or indirectly any act for which a license is required pursuant to this chapter: (a) On or after the date the Division receives the escrow agent's license from the escrow agency until the license is transferred or reissued or until a new license is issued. (b) Without being associated with and employed by a licensed escrow agency.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645G.410 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645G / Section 645G.410
Deposit and use of money received by Division from civil penalty
Status: in_force

The Division shall deposit any money it receives from a civil penalty imposed pursuant to NRS 205.960 and 645G.900 with the State Treasurer for credit to a separate account in the State General Fund. The Division shall expend at least 75 percent of the money so received to pay administrative costs related to:

1. The licensing of exchange facilitators; and

2. Any program it develops to supply information regarding exchange facilitators to the public.

Any remaining money may be used by the Division to reimburse residents of Nevada for financial losses caused by the illegal conduct of an exchange facilitator.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645A.130 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645A / Section 645A.130
Procedures following decision on appeal
Status: in_force

1. If the order of the Commissioner is reversed, the court shall specifically direct the Commissioner as to his or her further action in the matter including the making and entering of any order and any conditions, limitations or restrictions to be contained therein. The Commissioner may revoke or alter the order for any proper cause which is discovered after the order is issued.

2. If an order of the Commissioner is affirmed, the appellant is not barred after 1 year from filing a new application if the application is not otherwise barred or limited.

3. The appeal does not suspend the operation of the order appealed from during the pendency of the appeal except upon proper order of the court.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 638.147 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 638 / Section 638.147
Authority of Board to take disciplinary or other action; private reprimands prohibited; orders imposing discipline deemed public records; nondisciplinary letters of correction for certain violations; regulations
Status: in_force

1. If the Board determines that any applicant for a license or any person licensed pursuant to this chapter has committed any of the acts which are grounds for disciplinary action, the Board may: (a) Refuse to issue a license. (b) Refuse to renew a license. (c) Revoke a license. (d) Suspend a license for a definite period or until further order of the Board. (e) Impose a fine in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for each act which constitutes a ground for disciplinary action. (f) Place a licensee on probation subject to any reasonable conditions imposed by the Board, including requiring courses in continuing education or a periodic or continuous review of the licensee's practice. (g) Administer a public reprimand. (h) Limit the practice of the licensee to specified branches of veterinary medicine. (i) Require the licensee to take a competency examination or a mental or physical examination.

2. The Board shall not administer a private reprimand.

3. An order that imposes discipline and the findings of fact and conclusions of law supporting that order are public records.

4. If the Board determines that a person licensed pursuant to this chapter has violated a provision of this chapter, or a regulation adopted by the Board, concerning recordkeeping, inspection of a veterinary facility or continuing education, the Board may, in lieu of any remedy set forth in subsection 1 or NRS 638.1471 , issue a nondisciplinary letter of correction. The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out this subsection.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 624.213 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 624 / Section 624.213
Persons authorized to perform work requiring a license and work not requiring a license for a contractor
Status: in_force

1. A contractor may perform work that requires a contractor's license: (a) Himself, herself or itself; or (b) By or through an employee or employees of the contractor or of another contractor.

2. Work that does not require a contractor's license may be performed for and under the direction and control of a contractor by a person who is: (a) Described in subsection 1; or (b) Employed by a private employment agency that is licensed by the Labor Commissioner pursuant to NRS 611.045 .

3. As used in subsection 1, “employee” has the meaning ascribed to it in subsection 6 of NRS 624.020 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 652.075 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 652 / Section 652.075
Payment of child support: Submission of certain information by applicant; grounds for denial of license or certificate; duty of Board
Status: in_force

<See notes for changes to this section effective under certain conditions.>

1. In addition to any other requirements set forth in this chapter: (a) An applicant for the issuance of a license or certificate issued pursuant to NRS 652.125 shall include the social security number of the applicant in the application submitted to the Board. (b) An applicant for the issuance or renewal of a license or certificate issued pursuant to NRS 652.125 shall submit to the Board the statement prescribed by the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services of the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to NRS 425.520 . The statement must be completed and signed by the applicant.

2. The Board shall include the statement required pursuant to subsection 1 in: (a) The application or any other forms that must be submitted for the issuance or renewal of the license or certificate; or (b) A separate form prescribed by the Board.

3. A license or certificate may not be issued or renewed by the Board pursuant to NRS 652.125 if the applicant: (a) Fails to submit the statement required pursuant to subsection 1; or (b) Indicates on the statement submitted pursuant to subsection 1 that the applicant is subject to a court order for the support of a child and is not in compliance with the order or a plan approved by the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order for the repayment of the amount owed pursuant to the order.

4. If an applicant indicates on the statement submitted pursuant to subsection 1 that the applicant is subject to a court order for the support of a child and is not in compliance with the order or a plan approved by the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order for the repayment of the amount owed pursuant to the order, the Board shall advise the applicant to contact the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order to determine the actions that the applicant may take to satisfy the arrearage.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 647.070 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 647 / Section 647.070
Applications for inspection and permits for shipping junk and hides
Status: in_force

Every junk dealer, before shipping or transporting any articles purchased, shall apply to the sheriff, a deputy or any constable or chief of police in the county from which such shipment is to be made, for inspection of the articles to be shipped. The application shall be signed by the applicant, and shall contain full information concerning the number, character and description of the articles proposed to be shipped. Any such officer shall retain the application and description, and shall issue to the applicant a permit for the shipment of articles enumerated and described in the application.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 633.3615 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 633 / Section 633.3615
License to practice osteopathic medicine to bear seal and signatures of Board’s officers; authority to practice osteopathic medicine
Status: in_force

Each license to practice osteopathic medicine issued by the Board:

1. Shall bear a seal adopted by the Board and the signatures of its President and Secretary; and

2. Authorizes the holder to practice osteopathic medicine so long as it is kept in force by appropriate renewal and is not revoked or suspended.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630A.557 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630A / Section 630A.557
Inspection of premises by Board
Status: in_force

Any member or agent of the Board may enter any premises in this State where a person who holds a license or certificate issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter practices homeopathic medicine and inspect it to determine whether a violation of any provision of this chapter has occurred, including, without limitation, an inspection to determine whether any person at the premises is practicing homeopathic medicine without the appropriate license or certificate issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 652.217 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 652 / Section 652.217
Conditions under which certain licensed nurses or licensed or certified laboratory personnel may perform certain waived laboratory tests
Status: in_force

1. A licensed nurse who is employed by a medical facility which is licensed pursuant to chapter 449 of NRS may perform any laboratory test which is classified as a waived test pursuant to Subpart A of Part 493 of Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations if the laboratory director or a person designated by the laboratory director: (a) Verifies that the nurse is competent to perform the test; (b) Ensures that the test is performed in accordance with any manufacturer's instructions; and (c) Validates and verifies the manner in which the test is performed through the use of controls which ensure accurate and reliable results of the test.

2. A licensed nurse described in subsection 1 may perform any laboratory test which is classified as a waived test pursuant to Subpart A of Part 493 of Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations without obtaining certification as an assistant in a medical laboratory pursuant to NRS 652.127 .

3. Licensed or certified personnel of a laboratory licensed pursuant to this chapter may perform any laboratory test which is classified as a waived test pursuant to Subpart A of Part 493 of Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations on the premises of an outpatient center of the laboratory or at a patient's residence if the laboratory director or a person designated by the laboratory director: (a) Verifies that the person is competent to perform the test; (b) Ensures that the test is performed in accordance with any manufacturer's instructions; (c) Validates and verifies the manner in which the test is performed through the use of controls which ensure accurate and reliable results of the test; and (d) Ensures compliance with any requirements for safety adopted by the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645.847 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645 / Section 645.847
Automatic suspension of license upon payment from Fund; conditions for reinstatement of license
Status: in_force

If the Administrator pays from the Fund any amount in settlement of a claim or towards satisfaction of a judgment against a licensee, the licensee’s license issued pursuant to this chapter and chapter 119 of NRS must be automatically suspended upon the effective date of an order by the court authorizing payment from the Fund. The license of the broker, broker-salesperson or salesperson may not be reinstated and no other license may be granted to him or her pursuant to this chapter until he or she has repaid in full, plus interest at a rate equal to the prime rate at the largest bank in Nevada, as ascertained by the Commissioner of Financial Institutions, on January 1 or July 1, as the case may be, immediately preceding the date of judgment, plus 2 percent, the amount paid from the Fund on his or her account. Interest is computed from the date payment from the Fund was made by the Administrator and the rate must be adjusted accordingly on each January 1 and July 1 thereafter until the judgment is satisfied.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641C.030 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641C / Section 641C.030
“Board” defined
Status: in_force

“ Board ” means the Board of Examiners for Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641.0243 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641 / Section 641.0243
“National examination” defined
Status: in_force

“ National examination ” means the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology in the form administered by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards and approved for use in this State by the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.017 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 634 / Section 634.017
“Malpractice” defined
Status: in_force

“ Malpractice ” means failure on the part of a chiropractic physician to exercise the degree of care, diligence and skill ordinarily exercised by chiropractic physicians in good standing in the community in which he or she practices.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.540 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.540
Duties of Board; requirements concerning use, form and contents of statement
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall ensure the safe and efficient operation of wholesalers and the integrity and propriety of transactions involving the purchase and sale of prescription drugs by wholesalers, including, without limitation, ensuring: (a) The circumstances and conditions under which a wholesaler must prepare, deliver, acquire and maintain a statement of prior sales regarding a transaction involving the purchase or sale of a prescription drug; (b) The form and contents of a statement of prior sales; and (c) The process and procedures for verifying and certifying that the information contained in a statement of prior sales is complete and accurate.

2. In ensuring the circumstances and conditions under which a wholesaler must prepare, deliver, acquire and maintain a statement of prior sales regarding a transaction involving the purchase or sale of a prescription drug, the Board shall consider: (a) The need for verification to ensure that the transaction is a bona fide transaction pursuant to NRS 639.595 ; and (b) The level of risk the transaction poses to public health and safety, including, without limitation, the potential that the transaction may involve the sale or purchase of a prescription drug that is: (1) Counterfeit; (2) Deemed to be adulterated or misbranded in accordance with the provisions of chapter 585 of NRS; (3) Mislabeled; (4) Damaged or compromised by improper handling, storage or temperature control; (5) From a foreign or unlawful source; or (6) Manufactured, packaged, labeled or shipped in violation of any state or federal law relating to prescription drugs.

3. If a statement of prior sales is required for a transaction involving the purchase or sale of a prescription drug by a wholesaler, the statement: (a) Must include the signature of the wholesaler or the wholesaler’s designated representative certifying that the information contained in the statement is complete and accurate; and (b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, must be: (1) In written or electronic form, if the transaction occurs before January 1, 2007; and (2) In electronic form, if the transaction occurs on or after January 1, 2007.

4. The Board may extend the date for compliance with the requirement that the statement of prior sales must be in electronic form if the Board determines that the technology to provide such a statement in electronic form is not reasonably available or that the licensed wholesalers in this State otherwise require additional time to carry out the requirements of an electronic form. If the Board extends the deadline pursuant to this subsection, the Board shall ensure that all licensed wholesalers in this State are provided adequate notice of the extension.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 642.363 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 642 / Section 642.363
Funeral establishments: Permit required before operation; separate permit required for each establishment
Status: in_force

1. The owner of a funeral establishment shall not operate or allow another person to operate the establishment unless the owner has been issued a permit by the Board to operate the funeral establishment.

2. If a person owns more than one funeral establishment, the person must submit an application and obtain a permit for each funeral establishment he or she owns.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645A.032 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645A / Section 645A.032
Contents of license; escrow agent may associate with and be employed by only one escrow agency at same time
Status: in_force

1. The Division shall issue to each licensee a license which: (a) Shows the name and address of the licensee, and in the case of an escrow agent, the name of the licensed escrow agency with whom the escrow agent will be employed and associated; and (b) Contains any additional information prescribed by the Commissioner.

2. No escrow agent may be associated with and employed by more than one escrow agency at the same time.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 625A.015 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 625A / Section 625A.015
Legislative declaration
Status: in_force

The Legislature hereby declares that the practice of environmental health is a learned profession, affecting public safety and welfare and charged with the public interest, and is therefore subject to protection and regulation by the State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 643.1717 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 643 / Section 643.1717
Suspension or revocation of licenses; posting of notice of suspension or revocation on barbershop
Status: in_force

1. The Board may immediately suspend a license to operate a barbershop for violation of any of the applicable provisions of this chapter or regulations adopted by the Board until the violation is cured.

2. Except for immediate suspensions authorized pursuant to subsection 1, the Board may suspend or revoke a license to operate a barbershop for a violation of the provisions of this chapter or any regulation adopted by the Board only in a manner consistent with the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS .

3. When a license to operate a barbershop has been suspended or revoked for a violation of the provisions of this chapter or the sanitary requirements of the Board, the Board shall post a notice on the shop stating the fact of suspension or revocation and the reason therefor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 649.367 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 649 / Section 649.367
Collection of medical debt: Conditions for acceptance of voluntary payment from medical debtor during notification period; protections for medical debtor who initiates contact with or makes voluntary payment to collection agency during notification period
Status: in_force

1. Nothing in NRS 649.366 shall prohibit a collection agency from accepting a voluntary payment from a medical debtor during the 60-day notification period specified in subsection 1 of NRS 649.366 provided that: (a) The medical debtor initiates the contact with the collection agency; and (b) The collection agency discloses to the medical debtor that: (1) A payment is not demanded or due; and (2) The medical debt will not be reported to any credit reporting agency during the 60-day notification period specified in subsection 1 of NRS 649.366 .

2. No action by a medical debtor to initiate contact with a collection agency may be construed to allow the collection agency to take action to collect the medical debt before the expiration of the 60-day notification period specified in subsection 1 of NRS 649.366 .

3. Any voluntary payment toward a medical debt that is made by a medical debtor to a collection agency in accordance with this section: (a) Does not extend the applicable statute of limitations; (b) Is not an admission of liability; and (c) Shall not be construed as a waiver of any defense to the collection of the medical debt.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 654.010 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 654 / Section 654.010
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 654.015 to 654.031 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 633.211 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 633 / Section 633.211
Oaths of office
Status: in_force

Before entering upon the duties of his or her office, each member of the Board shall take:

1. The constitutional oath of office; and

2. An oath that the member is legally qualified to serve on the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 656A.020 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 656A / Section 656A.020
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 656A.025 to 656A.065 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 635.115 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 635 / Section 635.115
Continuing education for podiatric physician; certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation; waiver; grounds for nonrenewal of license
Status: in_force

1. Every even-numbered year each podiatric physician must, at the time of paying the annual renewal fee, present to the Secretary of the Board satisfactory evidence that during the preceding 2 years the podiatric physician attended at least 50 hours of instruction in courses approved by the Board for purposes of continuing professional education and is currently certified in the techniques of administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The Board may waive all or part of the requirement of continuing education in a particular year if the podiatric physician was prevented from that attendance by circumstances beyond his or her control.

2. The Board shall require each podiatric physician to complete at least 2 hours of training in the screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment approach to substance use disorder within 2 years after initial licensure as part of the continuing education required by subsection 1.

3. If a podiatric physician fails to provide proof of his or her continuing education and does not obtain a waiver from the Board, the license must not be renewed.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 632.238 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 632 / Section 632.238
Advanced practice registered nurse: Authority of Board to require maintenance of professional liability insurance
Status: in_force

The Board may require an advanced practice registered nurse to maintain a policy of professional liability insurance in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641C.210 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641C / Section 641C.210
Duties of Executive Director
Status: in_force

The Executive Director of the Board or his or her designee shall prepare and maintain:

1. A separate list of the names and addresses of: (a) The applicants for a license; (b) The applicants for a certificate; (c) The licensed counselors; (d) The certified counselors; and (e) The certified interns.

2. A record of each examination conducted by the Board.

3. An inventory of: (a) The property of the Board; and (b) The property of this State that is in the possession of the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 637B.132 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 637B / Section 637B.132
Duties; regulations
Status: in_force

The Board shall:

1. Enforce the provisions of this chapter and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto;

2. Prepare and maintain a record of its proceedings, including, without limitation, any administrative proceedings;

3. Evaluate the qualifications and determine the eligibility of an applicant for any license or endorsement of a license issued pursuant to this chapter and, upon payment of the appropriate fee, issue the appropriate license or endorsement of a license to a qualified applicant;

4. Adopt regulations establishing standards of practice for persons licensed or endorsed pursuant to this chapter and any other regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter;

5. Require a person licensed or endorsed pursuant to this chapter to submit to the Board documentation required by the Board to determine whether the person has acquired the skills necessary to engage in the practice of audiology, speech-language pathology or fitting and dispensing hearing aids;

6. Investigate any complaint received by the Board against any person licensed or endorsed pursuant to this chapter;

7. Hold hearings to determine whether any provision of this chapter or any regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter has been violated; and

8. Unless the Board determines that extenuating circumstances exist, forward to the appropriate law enforcement agency any substantiated information submitted to the Board concerning a person who engages in the practice of or offers to engage in the practice of audiology, speech-language pathology or fitting and dispensing hearing aids without the appropriate license or endorsement issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645G.110 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645G / Section 645G.110
Payment of child support: Submission of certain information by applicant; grounds for denial of license; duty of Division
Status: in_force

<See notes for changes to this section effective under certain conditions.>

1. In addition to any other requirements set forth in this chapter: (a) A natural person who applies for the issuance of a license as an exchange facilitator shall include the social security number of the applicant in the application submitted to the Division. (b) A natural person who applies for the issuance or renewal of a license as an exchange facilitator shall submit to the Division the statement prescribed by the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services of the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to NRS 425.520 . The statement must be completed and signed by the applicant.

2. The Division shall include the statement required pursuant to subsection 1 in: (a) The application or any other forms that must be submitted for the issuance or renewal of the license; or (b) A separate form prescribed by the Division.

3. An applicant may not be licensed as an exchange facilitator by the Division if the applicant is a natural person who: (a) Fails to submit the statement required pursuant to subsection 1; or (b) Indicates on the statement submitted pursuant to subsection 1 that the applicant is subject to a court order for the support of a child and is not in compliance with the order or a plan approved by the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order for the repayment of the amount owed pursuant to the order.

4. If an applicant indicates on the statement submitted pursuant to subsection 1 that the applicant is subject to a court order for the support of a child and is not in compliance with the order or a plan approved by the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order for the repayment of the amount owed pursuant to the order, the Division shall advise the applicant to contact the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order to determine the actions that the applicant may take to satisfy the arrearage.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645D.135 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645D / Section 645D.135
Records: Certain records relating to complaint or investigation deemed confidential; certain records relating to disciplinary action deemed public records
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 239.0115 , a complaint filed with the Division, all documents and other information filed with the complaint and all documents and other information compiled as a result of an investigation conducted to determine whether to initiate disciplinary action are confidential and may be disclosed in whole or in part only as necessary in the course of administering this chapter or to a licensing board or agency or any other governmental agency, including, without limitation, a law enforcement agency, that is investigating a person who holds a certificate or license issued pursuant to this chapter.

2. The complaint or other document filed by the Division to initiate disciplinary action and all documents and information considered by the Division when determining whether to impose discipline are public records.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 644A.370 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 644A / Section 644A.370
Scope of examination
Status: in_force

The examination for licensure as a hair braider pursuant to NRS 644A.360 may include:

1. A written test on antisepsis, sterilization and sanitation;

2. A written test on the laws of Nevada and the regulations of the Board relating to cosmetology;

3. A practical demonstration in hair braiding; and 4. Such other tests or examinations as the Board deems necessary.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 640B.320 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 640B / Section 640B.320
Preparation of examinations; prohibition against participating in preparing or grading examination
Status: in_force

1. If the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification, or its successor organization, if any, ceases to exist or ceases to prepare the examination required by NRS 640B.310 , the Board shall designate another appropriate national organization to prepare the test. If the Board determines that no such organization exists, the Board shall prepare or cause to be prepared a test which must be offered not less than two times each year.

2. The member of the Board who is a representative of the public shall not participate in preparing or grading any examination required by the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.238 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.238
Prescriptions not public records; pharmacists not to divulge contents; exceptions; procedure for providing copy of prescription to authorized persons and other pharmacists
Status: in_force

1. Prescriptions filled and on file in a pharmacy are not a public record. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 439.597 and 639.2357 , a pharmacist shall not divulge the contents of any prescription or provide a copy of any prescription, except to: (a) The patient for whom the original prescription was issued; (b) The practitioner who originally issued the prescription; (c) A practitioner who is then treating the patient; (d) A member, inspector or investigator of the Board or an inspector of the Food and Drug Administration or an agent of the Investigation Division of the Department of Public Safety; (e) An agency of state government charged with the responsibility of providing medical care for the patient; (f) An insurance carrier, on receipt of written authorization signed by the patient or his or her legal guardian, authorizing the release of such information; (g) Any person authorized by an order of a district court; (h) Any member, inspector or investigator of a professional licensing board which licenses a practitioner who orders prescriptions filled at the pharmacy; (i) Other registered pharmacists for the limited purpose of and to the extent necessary for the exchange of information relating to persons who are suspected of: (1) Misusing prescriptions to obtain excessive amounts of drugs; or (2) Failing to use a drug in conformity with the directions for its use or taking a drug in combination with other drugs in a manner that could result in injury to that person; (j) A peace officer employed by a local government for the limited purpose of and to the extent necessary: (1) For the investigation of an alleged crime reported by an employee of the pharmacy where the crime was committed; or (2) To carry out a search warrant or subpoena issued pursuant to a court order; or (k) A county coroner, medical examiner or investigator employed by an office of a county coroner for the purpose of: (1) Identifying a deceased person; (2) Determining a cause of death; or (3) Performing other duties authorized by law.

2. Any copy of a prescription for a controlled substance or a dangerous drug as defined in chapter 454 of NRS that is issued to a county coroner, medical examiner or investigator employed by an office of a county coroner must be limited to a copy of the prescription filled or on file for: (a) The person whose name is on the container of the controlled substance or dangerous drug that is found on or near the body of a deceased person; or (b) The deceased person whose cause of death is being determined.

3. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 639.2357 , any copy of a prescription for a controlled substance or a dangerous drug as defined in chapter 454 of NRS , issued to a person authorized by this section to receive such a copy, must contain all of the information appearing on the original prescription and be clearly marked on its face “Copy, Not Refillable -- For Reference Purposes Only.” The copy must bear the name or initials of the registered pharmacist who prepared the copy.

4. If a copy of a prescription for any controlled substance or a dangerous drug as defined in chapter 454 of NRS is furnished to the customer, the original prescription must be voided and notations made thereon showing the date and the name of the person to whom the copy was furnished.

5. As used in this section, “ peace officer ” does not include: (a) A member of the Police Department of the Nevada System of Higher Education. (b) A school police officer who is appointed or employed pursuant to NRS 391.281 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 631.3124 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 631 / Section 631.3124
Dental therapists: Authorized services; referral of patient to authorizing dentist for certain purposes; supervision of dental assistants and dental hygienists
Status: in_force

1. In accordance with the written practice agreement required pursuant to NRS 631.3122 , a dental therapist may perform the following acts: (a) Expose radiographs. (b) Conduct an assessment of the oral health of the patient through medical and dental histories, radiographs, indices, risk assessments and intraoral and extraoral procedures that analyze and identify the oral health needs and problems of the patient. (c) After conducting an assessment pursuant to paragraph (b), develop a dental hygiene care plan to address the oral health needs and problems of the patient. (d) Take the following types of impressions: (1) Those used for the preparation of diagnostic models; (2) Those used for the fabrication of temporary crowns or bridges; and (3) Those used for the fabrication of temporary removable appliances, provided no missing teeth are replaced by those appliances. (e) Remove stains, deposits and accretions, including dental calculus. (f) Smooth the natural and restored surface of a tooth by using the procedures and instruments commonly used in oral prophylaxis, except that an abrasive stone, disc or bur may be used only to polish a restoration. As used in this paragraph, “ oral prophylaxis ” means the preventive dental procedure of scaling and polishing which includes the removal of calculus, soft deposits, plaques and stains and the smoothing of unattached tooth surfaces in order to create an environment in which hard and soft tissues can be maintained in good health by the patient. (g) Provide dental hygiene care that includes: (1) Implementation of a dental hygiene care plan to address the oral health needs and problems of patients pursuant to paragraph (c). (2) Evaluation of oral and periodontal health after the implementation of the dental hygiene care plan described in subparagraph (1) in order to identify the subsequent treatment, continued care and referral needs of the patient. (h) Perform subgingival curettage. (i) Remove sutures. (j) Place and remove a periodontal pack. (k) Remove excess cement from cemented restorations and orthodontic appliances. A dental therapist may not use a rotary cutting instrument to remove excess cement from restorations or orthodontic appliances. (l) Train and instruct persons in the techniques of oral hygiene and preventive procedures. (m) Recement and repair temporary crowns and bridges. (n) Recement permanent crowns and bridges with nonpermanent material as a palliative treatment. (o) Place a temporary restoration with nonpermanent material as a palliative treatment. (p) Administer local intraoral chemotherapeutic agents in any form except aerosol, including, but not limited to: (1) Antimicrobial agents; (2) Fluoride preparations; (3) Topical antibiotics; (4) Topical anesthetics; and (5) Topical desensitizing agents. (q) Apply pit and fissure sealant to the dentition for the prevention of decay.

2. After performing any of the services set forth in subsection 1, the dental therapist shall refer the patient to the authorizing dentist for follow-up care or any necessary additional procedures that the dental therapist is not authorized to perform.

3. A dental therapist may supervise dental assistants and dental hygienists to the extent permitted in a written practice agreement.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645G.180 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645G / Section 645G.180
Cancellation of license for failure to submit item required for renewal; reinstatement
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, if a licensee fails to submit any item required for the renewal of his or her license pursuant to NRS 645G.100 , 645G.200 or 645G.210 , as applicable, to the Commissioner on or after November 1 and on or before December 31 of any year, the license is cancelled as of December 31 of that year and no license may be issued to the licensee except upon another application for an original license.

2. The Commissioner may reinstate a license which has been cancelled pursuant to subsection 1 if the licensee submits to the Commissioner on or before February 28 of the year following the cancellation of the license: (a) An application for renewal which contains the information required by the Division for that purpose; and (b) A fee one and one-half times the amount otherwise required for renewal.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 648.160 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 648 / Section 648.160
Investigation of complaints; issuance of notice of violation; issuance and enforcement of subpoenas
Status: in_force

1. The Board may, upon its own motion: (a) Investigate the actions of any person holding or claiming to hold a license or registration. (b) Authorize a representative of the Board to issue a notice of violation to any licensee or registered employee or any applicant for a license or registration who, based upon probable cause, has violated a requirement of this chapter, or any standard, rule or order adopted or issued pursuant to this chapter.

2. The Board shall, upon the filing with it of a verified written complaint by any person setting forth facts which, if proven, would constitute grounds for refusal, suspension or revocation of a license or registration, investigate the actions of any person holding or claiming to hold a license or registration.

3. The Board has the power of subpoena in any proceeding before the Board pursuant to this chapter concerning the activity of an unlicensed person or unregistered employee or discipline of a licensee or registered employee. If any person refuses to respond to a subpoena, the Board shall certify the facts to the district court of the county where the hearing is being conducted. The court shall thereupon issue an order directing the person to appear before the court and show cause why he or she should not be punished as for contempt. The order and a copy of the certified statement must be served on the person. Thereafter the court has jurisdiction of the matter. The same proceedings must be had, the same penalties may be imposed and the person charged may purge himself or herself of the contempt in the same way, as in the case of a person who has committed a contempt in the trial of a civil action.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634A.185 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 634A / Section 634A.185
Confidentiality of certain records of Board; exceptions
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 239.0115 , a complaint filed with the Board, all documents and other information filed with the complaint and all documents and other information compiled as a result of an investigation conducted to determine whether to initiate disciplinary action against a person are confidential, unless the person submits a written statement to the Board requesting that such documents and information be made public records.

2. The charging documents filed with the Board to initiate disciplinary action pursuant to chapter 622A of NRS and all documents and information considered by the Board when determining whether to impose discipline are public records.

3. An order that imposes discipline and the findings of fact and conclusions of law supporting that order are public records.

4. The Board shall, to the extent feasible, communicate or cooperate with or provide any documents or other information to any other licensing board or any other agency that is investigating a person, including, without limitation, a law enforcement agency.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.225 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 634 / Section 634.225
Chiropractic physician prohibited from piercing or severing body tissue or offering to engage in, advertise, solicit or claim to be able to perform acupuncture unless licensed to practice Oriental medicine; exceptions
Status: in_force

1. A chiropractic physician shall not pierce or sever any body tissue, except to: (a) Draw blood for diagnostic purposes; or (b) Perform dry needling, if the chiropractic physician is qualified to do so pursuant to the regulations adopted by the Board pursuant to NRS 634.035 .

2. A chiropractic physician shall not offer to engage in, advertise, solicit or otherwise claim to be able to perform acupuncture unless he or she is licensed to practice Oriental medicine pursuant to chapter 634A of NRS , except that a chiropractic physician who is qualified to perform dry needling pursuant to the regulations adopted pursuant to NRS 634.035 may offer to engage in, advertise, solicit or otherwise claim to be able to perform dry needling.

3. As used in this section: (a) “ Acupuncture ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 634A.020 . (b) “ Dry needling ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 634.035 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645.490 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645 / Section 645.490
Issuance of license; duty of Real Estate Division; renewal of license
Status: in_force

1. Upon satisfactorily passing the written examination and upon complying with all other provisions of law and conditions of this chapter, a license shall thereupon be granted by the Division to the successful applicant therefor as a real estate broker, broker-salesperson or salesperson, and the applicant, upon receiving the license, may conduct the business of a real estate broker, broker-salesperson or salesperson in this State.

2. The Division shall issue licenses as a real estate broker, broker-salesperson or salesperson to all applicants who qualify and comply with all provisions of law and all requirements of this chapter.

3. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 645.785 : (a) An original license as a real estate broker, broker-salesperson or salesperson must be renewed with the Division before the expiration of the initial license period of 12 consecutive months as prescribed in NRS 645.780 ; and (b) Thereafter, the license must be renewed with the Division before the expiration of each subsequent license period of 24 consecutive months as prescribed in NRS 645.780 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645F.450 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645F / Section 645F.450
Cumulative nature of rights, remedies and penalties
Status: in_force

The rights, remedies and penalties provided pursuant to the provisions of NRS 645F.300 to 645F.450 , inclusive, are cumulative and do not abrogate and are in addition to any other rights, remedies and penalties that may exist at law or in equity, including, without limitation, any criminal penalty that may be imposed pursuant to NRS 645F.430 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 642.019 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 642 / Section 642.019
Compliance with certain federal regulations required
Status: in_force

Each holder of a license, permit or certificate issued by the Board pursuant to this chapter or chapter 451 or 452 of NRS shall comply with the provisions of Part 453 of Title 16 of the Code of Federal Regulations and the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the United States Department of Labor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630.3675 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630 / Section 630.3675
Immediate suspension of license for conviction of felony relating to license holder’s practice
Status: in_force

If the holder of a license that is issued or renewed pursuant to this chapter is convicted of a felony for a violation of any federal or state law or regulation relating to the holder's practice, the conviction operates as an immediate suspension of the license.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 633.706 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 633 / Section 633.706
Suspension of license for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of license
Status: in_force

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1. If the Board receives a copy of a court order issued pursuant to NRS 425.540 that provides for the suspension of all professional, occupational and recreational licenses, certificates and permits issued to a person who is the holder of a license issued pursuant to this chapter, the Board shall deem the license issued to that person to be suspended at the end of the 30th day after the date on which the court order was issued unless the Board receives a letter issued to the holder of the license by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 stating that the holder of the license has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560 .

2. The Board shall reinstate a license issued pursuant to this chapter that has been suspended by a district court pursuant to NRS 425.540 if: (a) The Board receives a letter issued by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 to the person whose license was suspended stating that the person whose license was suspended has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560 ; and (b) The person whose license was suspended pays the fee for late payment prescribed in NRS 633.501 .