Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641A.185 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641A / Section 641A.185
Subpoenas: Issuance; enforcement
Status: in_force

1. The Board or any member thereof may issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of books and papers.

2. The district court, in and for the county in which any hearing is held, may compel the attendance of witnesses, the giving of testimony and the production of books and papers as required by any subpoena issued by the Board.

3. If any witness refuses to attend or testify or produce any books or papers required by a subpoena, the Board may file a petition ex parte with the district court, setting forth that: (a) Notice has been given of the time and place for the attendance of the witness or the production of the books or papers; (b) The witness has been subpoenaed by the Board pursuant to this section; (c) The witness has failed or refused to attend or produce the books or papers required by the subpoena before the Board in the cause or proceeding named in the subpoena, or has refused to answer questions propounded to him or her in the course of the hearing; and (d) The Board therefore requests an order of the court compelling the witness to attend and testify or produce the books or papers before the Board.

4. The court, upon such a petition, shall enter an order directing the witness to appear before the court at a time and place fixed by the court in the order, and then and there to show cause why the witness has not attended or testified or produced the books or papers before the Board. The time may not be more than 10 days after the date of the order. A certified copy of the order must be served upon the witness.

5. If the court determines that the subpoena was regularly issued by the Board, the court shall thereupon enter an order that the witness appear before the Board at the time and place fixed in the order, and testify or produce the required books or papers. Failure to obey the order is a contempt of the court that issued the order.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 638.132 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 638 / Section 638.132
Regulations for licensure of facility in which veterinary medicine is practiced
Status: in_force

The Board shall adopt regulations which prescribe the requirements for the licensure of a facility in which veterinary medicine is practiced, including, without limitation, the fee for the issuance and renewal of a license.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 633.283 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 633 / Section 633.283
Board required to notify Division of Public and Behavioral Health of Department of Health and Human Services upon identification of certain sentinel events; confidentiality of information
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall immediately notify the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services if the Board identifies a sentinel event which is required to be reported by a medical facility pursuant to NRS 439.835 .

2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 239.0115 , any information provided to the Division of Public and Behavioral Health pursuant to this section relating to the identification of a sentinel event is confidential, not subject to subpoena or discovery and not subject to inspection by the general public.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 656.155 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 656 / Section 656.155
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 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 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 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. § 636.215 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 636 / Section 636.215
Licenses: Execution and contents
Status: in_force

The Board shall execute a license for each person who has satisfied the requirements of NRS 636.150 , 636.155 , 636.206 or 636.207 and submitted all information and fees required to complete an application for a license. A license must:

1. Certify that the licensee has been examined and found qualified to practice optometry in this State; and

2. Bear the signatures of the President of the Board and the Executive Director.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 649.085 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 649 / Section 649.085
Qualifications of applicant for license
Status: in_force

Every individual applicant, every officer and director of a corporate applicant, and every member of a firm or partnership applicant for a license as a collection agency or collection agent must submit proof satisfactory to the Commissioner that he or she:

1. Has a good reputation for honesty, trustworthiness and integrity and is competent to transact the business of a collection agency in a manner which protects the interests of the general public.

2. Has not had a collection agency license suspended or revoked within the 10 years immediately preceding the date of the application, unless the license was suspended for a minor violation that did not harm a debtor and the license was subsequently restored.

3. Has not been convicted of, or entered a plea of nolo contendere to: (a) A felony relating to the practice of collection agencies or collection agents; or (b) Any crime involving fraud, misrepresentation or moral turpitude.

4. Has not made a false statement of material fact on the application.

5. Will maintain a physical office as the principal place of business. If a collection agent of the applicant will be working from a remote location, the principal place of business of the applicant must be located in the United States.

6. Has established a plan to ensure that his or her collection agency will provide the services of a collection agency adequately and efficiently.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 647.132 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 647 / Section 647.132
Peace officer or investigator may place written hold on property possessed by secondhand dealer; procedure for obtaining custody of property; limitations on disposal of property; notice
Status: in_force

1. A peace officer or investigator who is involved in the investigation or prosecution of criminal activity may place a written hold on any property in the possession of a secondhand dealer that is related or allegedly related to the criminal activity.

2. While a hold is placed on property pursuant to this section, the secondhand dealer shall not remove or dispose of the property to any person other than the peace officer or investigator who placed the hold on the property. A peace officer or investigator who placed a hold on property may obtain custody of the property from the secondhand dealer if the peace officer or investigator: (a) Has obtained written authorization from the prosecuting attorney which includes, without limitation, a description of the property and an acknowledgment of the secondhand dealer's interest in the property; and (b) Provides a copy of the written authorization to the secondhand dealer.

3. Property received by a peace officer or investigator pursuant to this section may be disposed of only in the manner set forth in NRS 52.385 or 179.125 to 179.165 , inclusive.

4. A peace officer or investigator who places a hold on property pursuant to this section shall notify the secondhand dealer in writing when the investigation or prosecution has concluded or when the hold is no longer necessary, whichever occurs sooner.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 636.369 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 636 / Section 636.369
Duty of licensee to notify Board of change of mailing address, telephone number or electronic mail address
Status: in_force

A licensee shall notify the Board of any change in the personal mailing address or primary telephone number of the licensee or any change of the electronic mail address most recently provided by the licensee to the Board not later than 30 calendar days after the change.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 625.040 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 625 / Section 625.040
“Practice of land surveying” defined
Status: in_force

1. A person who, in a private or public capacity, does or offers to do any one or more of the following practices land surveying: (a) Locates, relocates, establishes, re-establishes or retraces any property line or boundary of any tract of land or any road, right-of-way, easement, alignment or elevation of any of the fixed works embraced within the practice of professional engineering as described in NRS 625.050 . (b) Makes any survey for the subdivision or resubdivision of any tract of land. (c) Determines, by the use of the principles of land surveying, the position for any monument or reference point which marks a property line, boundary or corner, or sets, resets or replaces any such monument or reference point. (d) Determines the configuration or contour of the earth's surface or the position of fixed objects thereon by measuring lines and angles and applying the principles of trigonometry. (e) Geodetic or cadastral surveying. (f) Municipal and topographic surveying. (g) Determines the information shown or to be shown on any map or document prepared or furnished in connection with any one or more of the functions described in paragraphs (a) to (f), inclusive. (h) Indicates in any manner, by the use of the title “land surveyor,” or by any other representation, that the person practices or offers to practice land surveying. (i) Procures or offers to procure land-surveying work for others or for himself or herself. (j) Manages or conducts as manager, proprietor or agent any place from which land-surveying work is solicited, performed or practiced.

2. A person practices land surveying if the person professes to be a land surveyor or is in a responsible charge of land-surveying work.

3. Making a survey exclusively for geological or landscaping purposes, or aerial photographs or photogrammetry, not involving any of the practices specified in subsection 1, does not constitute land surveying.

4. The practice of land surveying does not include the design, either in whole or in part, of any structure or fixed works embraced in the practice of professional engineering.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 640E.250 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 640E / Section 640E.250
Reinstatement of license
Status: in_force

1. Any licensee whose license is revoked by the Board may apply for reinstatement of the license pursuant to regulations adopted by the Board.

2. The Board may reinstate the license upon compliance by the licensee with all requirements for reinstatement established by regulations adopted by the Board and payment of the applicable fee required pursuant to this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 640C.610 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 640C / Section 640C.610
Temporary license to practice reflexology
Status: in_force

1. The Board may issue a temporary license to practice reflexology.

2. An applicant for a temporary license issued pursuant to this section must: (a) Be at least 18 years of age; and (b) Submit to the Board: (1) A completed application on a form prescribed by the Board; (2) The fees prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 640C.520 ; (3) Proof that the applicant has successfully completed a program of reflexology recognized by the Board pursuant to NRS 640C.600 ; (4) Proof that the applicant: (I) Has taken the examination required pursuant to NRS 640C.600 ; or (II) Is scheduled to take such an examination within 90 days after the date of application; (5) An affidavit indicating that the applicant has not committed any of the offenses for which the Board may refuse to issue a license pursuant to NRS 640C.700 ; (6) A certified statement issued by the licensing authority in each state, territory or possession of the United States or the District of Columbia in which the applicant is or has been licensed to practice reflexology verifying that: (I) The applicant has not been involved in any disciplinary action relating to his or her license to practice reflexology; and (II) Disciplinary proceedings relating to his or her license to practice reflexology are not pending; and (7) 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.

3. A temporary license issued pursuant to this section expires 90 days after the date the Board issues the temporary license. The Board shall not renew the temporary license.

4. A person who holds a temporary license: (a) May practice reflexology only under the supervision of a fully licensed reflexologist and only in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and the regulations of the Board; (b) Must comply with any other conditions, limitations and requirements imposed on the temporary license by the Board; (c) Is subject to the regulatory and disciplinary authority of the Board to the same extent as a fully licensed reflexologist; and (d) Remains subject to the regulatory and disciplinary authority of the Board after the expiration of the temporary license for all acts relating to the practice of reflexology which occurred during the period of temporary licensure.

5. As used in this section, “ fully licensed reflexologist ” means a person who holds a license to practice reflexology issued pursuant to NRS 640C.420 or 640C.600 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.1303 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 634 / Section 634.1303
Renewal of license or certificate: 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 or certificate pursuant to this chapter through a link on the electronic application for the renewal of a license or certificate; 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 or certificate 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 or certificate 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 or certificate, for failure to do so.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 631.190 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 631 / Section 631.190
Powers and duties
Status: in_force

In addition to the powers and duties provided in this chapter, the Board shall:

1. Adopt rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.

2. Appoint such committees, review panels, examiners, officers, employees, agents, attorneys, investigators and other professional consultants and define their duties and incur such expense as it may deem proper or necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter, the expense to be paid as provided in this chapter.

3. Fix the time and place for and conduct examinations for the granting of licenses to practice dentistry, dental hygiene, dental therapy and expanded function dental assistance.

4. Examine applicants for licenses to practice dentistry, dental hygiene, dental therapy and expanded function dental assistance.

5. Collect and apply fees as provided in this chapter.

6. Keep a register of all dentists, dental hygienists, dental therapists and expanded function dental assistants licensed in this State, together with their addresses, license numbers and renewal certificate numbers.

7. Have and use a common seal.

8. Keep such records as may be necessary to report the acts and proceedings of the Board. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 631.368 , the records must be open to public inspection.

9. Maintain offices in as many localities in the State as it finds necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.

10. Have discretion to examine work authorizations in dental offices or dental laboratories.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 623.310 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 623 / Section 623.310
Fees; regulations
Status: in_force

The Board shall, by regulation, adopt a fee schedule which may not exceed the following:
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 623A.035 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 623A / Section 623A.035
“Direct supervision” defined
Status: in_force

“ Direct supervision ” means a critical examination and evaluation of the work product by a holder of a certificate of registration, during and after the work product is prepared, to ensure that the work product complies with any applicable law or regulation concerning the practice of landscape architecture.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.227 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 634 / Section 634.227
Unlawful acts; penalties
Status: in_force

1. A person who: (a) Presents to the Board as his or her own the diploma, license or credentials of another; (b) Gives false or forged evidence of any kind to the Board; or (c) Practices chiropractic under a false or assumed name or falsely personates another licensee, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 634.105 , 634.117 and 634.1375 , a person who does not hold a license issued pursuant to this chapter and: (a) Practices chiropractic in this State; (b) Holds himself or herself out as a chiropractic physician; (c) Uses any combination, variation or abbreviation of the terms “chiropractor,” “chiropractic” or “chiropractic physician” as a professional or commercial representation; or (d) Uses any means which directly or indirectly conveys to another person the impression that he or she is qualified or licensed to practice chiropractic, is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 , unless a greater penalty is provided pursuant to NRS 200.830 or 200.840 .

3. In addition to any other penalty prescribed by law, if the Board determines that a person has committed any act described in subsection 2, the Board may: (a) Issue and serve on the person an order to cease and desist until the person obtains from the Board the proper license or certificate or otherwise demonstrates that he or she is no longer in violation of subsection 2. An order to cease and desist must include a telephone number with which the person may contact the Board. (b) Issue a citation to the person. A citation issued pursuant to this paragraph must be in writing, describe with particularity the nature of the violation and inform the person of the provisions of this paragraph. Each activity in which the person is engaged constitutes a separate offense for which a separate citation may be issued. To appeal a citation, the person must submit a written request for a hearing to the Board not later than 30 days after the date of issuance of the citation. (c) Assess against the person an administrative fine of not more than $5,000. (d) Impose any combination of the penalties set forth in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c).

4. A person who owns or operates a business entity that offers chiropractic services: (a) Which is not registered with the Board pursuant to NRS 634.136 ; or (b) For which a chiropractic physician who is not licensed pursuant to this chapter engages in the practice of chiropractic, is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641D.110 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641D / Section 641D.110
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter do not apply to:

1. A physician who is licensed to practice in this State;

2. A person who is licensed to practice dentistry in this State;

3. A person who is licensed as a psychologist pursuant to chapter 641 of NRS ;

4. A person who is licensed as a marriage and family therapist or marriage and family therapist intern pursuant to chapter 641A of NRS ;

5. A person who is licensed as a clinical professional counselor or clinical professional counselor intern pursuant to chapter 641A of NRS ;

6. A person who is licensed to engage in social work pursuant to chapter 641B of NRS ;

7. A person who is licensed as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant pursuant to chapter 640A of NRS ;

8. A person who is licensed as a clinical alcohol and drug counselor, licensed or certified as an alcohol and drug counselor or certified as an alcohol and drug counselor intern, a clinical alcohol and drug counselor intern, a problem gambling counselor or a problem gambling counselor intern, pursuant to chapter 641C of NRS ;

9. Any member of the clergy;

10. A family member, guardian or caregiver of a recipient of applied behavior analysis services who performs activities as directed by a behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst; or

11. An employee of a school district or charter school when providing services to a pupil in a public school in a manner consistent with the duties of his or her position,

if such a person does not commit an act described in NRS 641D.910 or represent himself or herself as a behavior analyst, assistant behavior analyst or registered behavior technician.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630.276 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630 / Section 630.276
Licensed physician required to supervise respiratory care
Status: in_force

The practice of respiratory care must be performed under the direction of or pursuant to a prescription from a physician licensed to practice in this State, any other state, any territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 625A.180 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 625A / Section 625A.180
Authorized actions; private reprimands prohibited; orders imposing discipline deemed public records
Status: in_force

1. If the Board finds after notice and a hearing as required by law, or after providing an opportunity for such a hearing, that disciplinary or other action is necessary, the Board may, in the case of an applicant, refuse to issue a registration, and in all other cases, by order: (a) Place the environmental health specialist or environmental health specialist trainee on probation for a specified period or until further order of the Board; (b) Administer a public reprimand; (c) Suspend or revoke his or her registration; (d) Refuse to renew his or her registration; (e) Impose a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 for each act constituting grounds for disciplinary action; or (f) Impose any combination of the disciplinary actions described in paragraphs (a) to (e), inclusive.

2. If the order places an environmental health specialist or environmental health specialist trainee on probation, the Board may impose such limitations or conditions upon his or her professional activities as the Board finds consistent to protect the public health.

3. The Board shall not administer a private reprimand.

4. An order that imposes discipline and the findings of fact and conclusions of law supporting that order are public records.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 624.30175 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 624 / Section 624.30175
Suspension of license for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of license
Status: in_force

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

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 contractor's license, 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 contractor's license that has been suspended by a district court pursuant to NRS 425.540 if 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 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645C.047 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645C / Section 645C.047
“Certified appraiser” defined
Status: in_force

“Certified appraiser” means an appraiser to whom a certificate has been issued pursuant to this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645C.240 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645C / Section 645C.240
Deposit and use of money received by Division; financial support of Division
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 2 and 3 and NRS 645C.245 , all fees, penalties and other charges received by the Division pursuant to this chapter must be deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the State General Fund.

2. Fees received by the Division: (a) From the sale of publications must be retained by the Division to pay the costs of printing and distributing publications. (b) For examinations must be retained by the Division to pay the costs of the administration of examinations. Any surplus of the fees retained by the Division for the administration of examinations must be deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the State General Fund.

3. The portion of the fees collected by the Division pursuant to NRS 645C.450 and 645C.680 for the issuance or renewal of a certificate or license as a residential appraiser, the issuance or renewal of a certificate as a general appraiser or the issuance or renewal of a registration as an appraisal management company which is used for payment of the annual registry fee to the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council or the Appraisal Subcommittee pursuant to 12 U.S.C. § 3338 , must be retained by the Division for payment to the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council or the Appraisal Subcommittee on an annual basis.

4. Money for the support of the Division in carrying out the provisions of this chapter must be provided by direct legislative appropriation and be paid out on claims as other claims against the State are paid.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 649.305 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 649 / Section 649.305
Collection agency prohibited from operating without compliance manager; limitations on employment of compliance managers
Status: in_force

1. No collection agency may operate its business without a compliance manager who holds a valid compliance manager's certificate issued under the provisions of this chapter.

2. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a compliance manager must not be employed as a compliance manager by more than one collection agency or employed by a collection agency and an exempt entity at the same time. A compliance manager may be simultaneously employed as a compliance manager by a collection agency and an affiliate of that collection agency.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630A.280 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630A / Section 630A.280
Reciprocity
Status: in_force

The Board may, in its discretion, license an applicant who holds a valid license or certificate issued to the applicant by the homeopathic medical examining board of the District of Columbia or of any state or territory of the United States, if:

1. The legal requirements of the homeopathic medical examining board were, at the time of issuing the license or certificate, in no degree or particular less than those of this State at the time when the license or certificate was issued.

2. The applicant is of good moral character and reputation.

3. The applicant passes an oral examination, where required by the Board.

4. The applicant furnishes to the Board such other proof of qualifications, professional or moral, as the Board may require.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 638.007 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 638 / Section 638.007
“Licensed veterinarian” defined
Status: in_force

“Licensed veterinarian” means a person who is licensed by the Board and is on active status to practice veterinary medicine in this State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 629.011 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 629 / Section 629.011
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 629.016 to 629.031 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630.140 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630 / Section 630.140
Hearings and investigations; oaths; subpoenas
Status: in_force

1. The Board may hold hearings and conduct investigations pertaining to its duties imposed under this chapter and take evidence on any such matter under inquiry before the Board. For the purposes of this chapter: (a) Any member of the Board or other person authorized by law may administer oaths; and (b) The Secretary-Treasurer or President of the Board or a hearing officer or the presiding member of a committee investigating a complaint, but not the Executive Director acting on his or her own behalf, may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, X-rays, medical records and any other item within the scope of Rule 45 of the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure . The Secretary-Treasurer, President or other officer of the Board acting on its behalf or the Executive Director must sign the subpoena.

2. If any person fails to comply with the subpoena, the Secretary-Treasurer, Executive Director or President of the Board may petition the district court for an order of the court compelling compliance with the subpoena.

3. Upon 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 then and there show cause why the person has not complied with the subpoena. A certified copy of the order must be served upon the person subpoenaed.

4. 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, and upon failure to obey the order the person shall be dealt with as for contempt of court.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645A.043 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645A / Section 645A.043
Cancellation of bond: Notices required; revocation of license unless equivalent bond or substitute form of security furnished
Status: in_force

1. The surety may cancel a bond upon giving 60 days' notice to the Commissioner by certified mail. Upon receipt by the Commissioner of such a notice, the Commissioner immediately shall notify the licensee who is the principal on the bond of the effective date of cancellation of the bond, and that his or her license will be revoked unless the licensee furnishes an equivalent bond or a substitute form of security authorized by NRS 645A.042 before the effective date of the cancellation. The notice must be sent to the licensee by certified mail to his or her last address of record filed in the office of the Division.

2. If the licensee does not comply with the requirements set out in the notice from the Commissioner, the license must be revoked on the date the bond is cancelled.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 653.640 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 653 / Section 653.640
Fluoroscopy: Requirements; penalty
Status: in_force

1. A person shall not perform fluoroscopy except as authorized in this section and NRS 653.620 .

2. A holder of a license may perform fluoroscopy: (a) If he or she is certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, or its successor organization, to practice in the area of radiation therapy or radiography or has completed other appropriate training or holds another appropriate credential approved by the Division; (b) Only within the scope of his or her practice; and (c) Only to the extent authorized by the regulations adopted pursuant to NRS 653.460 .

3. A person who performs fluoroscopy in violation of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 637.0215 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 637 / Section 637.0215
“Dispensing optician” defined
Status: in_force

“ Dispensing optician ” means a person who holds a license or limited license as a dispensing optician issued pursuant to this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.072 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.072
Regulations: Pharmacies in correctional institutions
Status: in_force

The Board shall adopt regulations concerning the safe and efficient operation of pharmacies in correctional institutions.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.0015 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.0015
“Advanced practice registered nurse” defined
Status: in_force

“ Advanced practice registered nurse ” means a registered nurse who holds a valid license as an advanced practice registered nurse issued by the State Board of Nursing pursuant to NRS 632.237 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 624.180 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 624 / Section 624.180
Service of process
Status: in_force

1. Any process issued by the Board or the Executive Officer may extend to all parts of the State and may be served by an investigator for the Board or any person authorized to serve process of courts of record.

2. The Board may compensate any person serving the process who is not an investigator for the Board, but not more than the fees prescribed by law for similar service. The fees must be paid in the same manner as other expenses of the Board are paid.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.2802 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.2802
Availability of information concerning prices of prescriptions
Status: in_force

In addition to any applicable requirements set forth in NRS 439B.600 to 439B.695 , inclusive, prescription price information must be made available, upon request, by a pharmacist or practitioner who dispenses drugs.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 644A.875 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 644A / Section 644A.875
Complaints: Filing
Status: in_force

Any person who becomes aware that a person practicing cosmetology in this State has, is or is about to become engaged in conduct which constitutes grounds for initiating disciplinary action pursuant to NRS 644A.850 may file a written complaint with the Board. A complaint may be filed anonymously. If a complaint is filed anonymously, the Board may accept the complaint but may refuse to consider the complaint if anonymity of the complainant makes processing the complaint impossible or unfair to the person who is the subject of the complaint.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 629.360 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 629 / Section 629.360
Operation of cell or tissue bank authorized
Status: in_force

1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a cell or tissue bank may operate in this State.

2. As used in this section, “ cell or tissue bank ” means a facility that stores nonembryonic cells or tissues, or both.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 624.263 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 624 / Section 624.263
Financial responsibility of applicant or licensee: Standards and criteria for determination
Status: in_force

1. The financial responsibility of a licensee or an applicant for a contractor's license must be established independently of and without reliance on any assets or guarantees of any owners or managing officers of the licensee or applicant or any person who qualifies on behalf of the licensee or applicant pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 624.260 , but the financial responsibility of the following persons may be inquired into and considered as a criterion in determining the financial responsibility of the licensee or applicant: (a) Any owner of the licensee or applicant; (b) Any managing officer of the licensee or applicant; or (c) Any person who qualifies on behalf of the licensee or applicant pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 624.260 .

2. The financial responsibility of an applicant for a contractor's license or of a licensed contractor may be determined by using the following standards and criteria in connection with each applicant or contractor and each associate or partner thereof: (a) Amount of net worth. (b) Amount of liquid assets. (c) Amount of current assets. (d) Amount of current liabilities. (e) Amount of working capital. (f) Ratio of current assets to current liabilities. (g) Fulfillment of bonding requirements pursuant to NRS 624.270 . (h) Prior payment and credit records. (i) Previous business experience. (j) Prior and pending lawsuits. (k) Prior and pending liens. (l) Adverse judgments. (m) Conviction of a felony or crime involving moral turpitude. (n) Prior suspension or revocation of a contractor's license in Nevada or elsewhere. (o) An adjudication of bankruptcy or any other proceeding under the federal bankruptcy laws, including: (1) A composition, arrangement or reorganization proceeding; (2) The appointment of a receiver of the property of the applicant or contractor or any officer, director, associate or partner thereof under the laws of this State or the United States; or (3) The making of an assignment for the benefit of creditors. (p) Form of business organization, corporate or otherwise. (q) Information obtained from confidential financial references and credit reports. (r) Reputation for honesty and integrity of the applicant or contractor or any officer, director, associate or partner thereof.

3. A licensed contractor shall, as soon as it is reasonably practicable, notify the Board in writing upon the filing of a petition or application relating to the contractor that initiates any proceeding, appointment or assignment set forth in paragraph (o) of subsection 2. The written notice must be accompanied by: (a) A copy of the petition or application filed with the court; and (b) A copy of any order of the court which is relevant to the financial responsibility of the contractor, including any order appointing a trustee, receiver or assignee.

4. Before issuing a license to an applicant who will engage in residential construction or renewing the license of a contractor who engages in residential construction, the Board may require the applicant or licensee to establish financial responsibility by submitting to the Board: (a) A financial statement that is: (1) Prepared by a certified public accountant; or (2) Submitted on a form or in a format prescribed by the Board together with an affidavit which verifies the accuracy of the financial statement; and (b) A statement setting forth the number of building permits issued to and construction projects completed by the licensee during the immediately preceding year and any other information required by the Board. The statement submitted pursuant to this paragraph must be provided on a form approved by the Board.

5. In addition to the requirements set forth in subsection 4, the Board may require a licensee to establish financial responsibility at any time.

6. An applicant for an initial contractor's license or a licensee applying for the renewal of a contractor's license has the burden of demonstrating financial responsibility to the Board, if the Board requests the applicant or licensee to do so.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 649.215 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 649 / Section 649.215
Grounds for refusing examination or suspending or revoking certificate
Status: in_force

The Commissioner may refuse to permit an applicant for a compliance manager's certificate to take the examination, or, after a hearing, may suspend or revoke a compliance manager's certificate if the applicant or compliance manager has:

1. Committed or participated in any act which, if committed or done by a licensee, would be grounds for the suspension or revocation of a license.

2. Been refused a license or certificate pursuant to this chapter or had such a license or certificate suspended or revoked.

3. Participated in any act, which act was a basis for the refusal or revocation of a collection agency license.

4. Falsified any of the information submitted to the Commissioner in support of an application pursuant to this chapter.

5. Impersonated, or permitted or aided and abetted another to impersonate, a law enforcement officer or employee of the United States, a state or any political subdivision thereof.

6. Made any statement in connection with his or her employment with a collection agency with the intent to give an impression that he or she was a law enforcement officer of the United States, a state or political subdivision thereof.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645B.640 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645B / Section 645B.640
Persons entitled to correct unsafe conditions and practices; effect of failure to correct; receivership and liquidation of assets
Status: in_force

1. If the Commissioner takes possession of the property of a mortgage company pursuant to NRS 645B.630 , the licensee, officers, directors, partners, associates or stockholders of the mortgage company may, within 60 days after the date on which the Commissioner takes possession of the property, make good any deficit in the assets or capital of the mortgage company or remedy any unsafe and injurious conditions or practices of the mortgage company.

2. At the expiration of the 60-day period, if the deficiency in assets or capital has not been made good or the unsafe and injurious conditions or practices remedied, the Commissioner may apply to the court to be appointed receiver and proceed to liquidate the assets of the mortgage company which are located in this State in the same manner as now provided by law for liquidation of a private corporation in receivership.

3. No other person may be appointed receiver by any court without first giving the Commissioner ample notice of his or her application.

4. The inventory made by the Commissioner and all claims filed by creditors are open at all reasonable times for inspection, and any action taken by the receiver upon any of the claims is subject to the approval of the court before which the cause is pending.

5. The expenses of the receiver and compensation of counsel, as well as all expenditures required in the liquidation proceedings, must be fixed by the Commissioner subject to the approval of the court and, upon certification of the Commissioner, must be paid out of the money in his or her hands as the receiver.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 640E.330 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 640E / Section 640E.330
Administrative complaint: Time for rendering decision; notice of decision required; effective date of decision
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall render a decision on any administrative complaint within 60 days after the final hearing thereon. For the purposes of this subsection, the final hearing on a matter delegated to a hearing officer pursuant to NRS 640E.300 is the final hearing conducted by the hearing officer unless the Board conducts a hearing with regard to the administrative complaint.

2. The Board shall notify the licensee of its decision in writing by certified mail, return receipt requested. The decision of the Board becomes effective on the date the licensee receives the notice or on the date the Board receives a notice from the United States Postal Service stating that the licensee refused to accept delivery or could not be located.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.243 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.243
Statement to Respondent: Contents
Status: in_force

The statement, entitled Statement to the Respondent, shall be worded so as to inform the respondent:

1. That an accusation has been filed.

2. Of the right to a hearing before the Board to answer to the alleged violations and to submit evidence in his or her own behalf if requested by the filing of two copies of the Notice of Defense within 20 days after receipt of the accusation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 629.380 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 629 / Section 629.380
Compounding of drug, medicine or health product using nonembryonic cells authorized
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law:

1. A drug, medicine or health product may be compounded using as an ingredient, by itself or with other ingredients, nonembryonic cells; and

2. A pharmacy that compounds a drug, medicine or health product described in subsection 1 may be owned or operated, or both, in this State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 623.140 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 623 / Section 623.140
Election of officers; regulations
Status: in_force

1. In November of each year, the Board shall meet to organize and elect officers as provided in this chapter.

2. The Board shall: (a) Adopt regulations governing the examination of applicants for certificates to practice architecture, interior design or residential design in this State. (b) Adopt such other regulations as may be necessary and proper, not inconsistent with this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 633.4266 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 633 / Section 633.4266
Rendering of emergency care in emergency or disaster without supervision of supervising osteopathic anesthesiologist
Status: in_force

1. An anesthesiologist assistant licensed pursuant to NRS 633.4254 or 633.4262 who is responding to a need for medical care created by an emergency or disaster, as declared by a governmental agency, may render emergency care that is directly related to the emergency or disaster without the supervision of a supervising osteopathic anesthesiologist as required by this chapter. The provisions of this subsection apply only for the duration of the emergency or disaster.

2. A supervising osteopathic anesthesiologist who supervises an anesthesiologist assistant who is rendering emergency care that is directly related to an emergency or disaster, as described in subsection 1, is not required to meet the requirements set forth in this chapter for such supervision.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645A.173 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645A / Section 645A.173
Duty to record certain information concerning real estate brokers and salespersons and mortgage companies
Status: in_force

1. If an escrow for the sale of real property is established, the holder of the escrow shall, on the date of establishment of the escrow, record in writing the number and the date of expiration of the: (a) License issued pursuant to chapter 645 of NRS; or (b) Certificate of cooperation issued pursuant to NRS 645.605 , of any real estate broker, broker-salesperson or salesperson who will be paid compensation from money held in the escrow for performing the services of a real estate broker, broker-salesperson or salesperson in the transaction that is the subject of the escrow. The holder of the escrow is not required to verify independently the validity of the number of the license or certificate.

2. If an escrow for the sale of real property is established and the real property is or will be secured by a mortgage or deed of trust, the holder of the escrow shall, on the date of establishment of the escrow, record in writing the number and the date of expiration of the license issued pursuant to chapter 645B of NRS of any mortgage company associated with the mortgage or deed of trust. The holder of the escrow is not required to verify independently the validity of the number of the license.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 628.390 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 628 / Section 628.390
Grounds; penalties; private censure prohibited; orders imposing discipline deemed public records
Status: in_force

1. After giving notice and conducting a hearing, the Board may revoke, or may suspend for a period of not more than 5 years, any certificate issued under NRS 628.190 to 628.310 , inclusive, any practice privileges granted pursuant to NRS 628.315 or any registration of a partnership, corporation, limited-liability company, sole proprietorship or office, or may revoke, suspend or refuse to renew any permit issued under NRS 628.380 , or may publicly censure the holder of any permit, certificate or registration or any natural person or certified public accounting firm granted practice privileges pursuant to NRS 628.315 , for any one or any combination of the following causes: (a) Fraud or deceit in obtaining a certificate as a certified public accountant or in obtaining a permit to practice public accounting under this chapter. (b) Dishonesty, fraud or gross negligence by a certified public accountant or a natural person or certified public accounting firm granted practice privileges pursuant to NRS 628.315 . (c) Violation of any of the provisions of this chapter. (d) Violation of a regulation or rule of professional conduct adopted by the Board under the authority granted by this chapter. (e) Conviction of a felony relating to the practice of public accounting under the laws of any state or jurisdiction. (f) Conviction of any crime: (1) An element of which is dishonesty or fraud; or (2) Involving moral turpitude, under the laws of any state or jurisdiction. (g) Cancellation, revocation, suspension, placing on probation or refusal to renew authority to practice as a certified public accountant by any other state, for any cause. (h) Suspension, revocation or placing on probation of the right to practice before any state or federal agency. (i) Unless the person has been placed on inactive or retired status, failure to obtain an annual permit under NRS 628.380 , within: (1) Sixty days after the expiration date of the permit to practice last obtained or renewed by the holder of a certificate; or (2) Sixty days after the date upon which the holder of a certificate was granted the certificate, if no permit was ever issued to the person, unless the failure has been excused by the Board. (j) Conduct discreditable to the profession of public accounting or which reflects adversely upon the fitness of the person to engage in the practice of public accounting. (k) Making a false or misleading statement in support of an application for a certificate or permit of another person. (l) Committing an act in another state or jurisdiction which would be subject to discipline in that state.

2. After giving notice and conducting a hearing, the Board may deny an application to take the examination prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 628.190 , deny a person admission to such an examination, invalidate a grade received for such an examination or deny an application for a certificate issued pursuant to NRS 628.190 to 628.310 , inclusive, to a person who has: (a) Made any false or fraudulent statement, or any misleading statement or omission relating to a material fact in an application: (1) To take the examination prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 628.190 ; or (2) For a certificate issued pursuant to NRS 628.190 to 628.310 , inclusive; (b) Cheated on an examination prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 628.190 or any such examination taken in another state or jurisdiction of the United States; (c) Aided, abetted or conspired with any person in a violation of the provisions of paragraph (a) or (b); or (d) Committed any combination of the acts set forth in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c).

3. In addition to other penalties prescribed by this section, the Board may impose a civil penalty of not more than $5,000 for each violation of this section.

4. The Board shall not privately censure the holder of any permit or certificate or any natural person or certified public accounting firm granted practice privileges pursuant to NRS 628.315 .

5. An order that imposes discipline and the findings of fact and conclusions of law supporting that order are public records.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 648.189 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 648 / Section 648.189
Explanation of purpose of examination; consent; prohibited purposes
Status: in_force

A polygraphic examination must not be conducted:

1. Unless the person examined is advised of the purpose of the examination.

2. Unless the person examined consents to it in writing.

3. For the purpose of interfering with or preventing lawful activities of organized labor.

4. If the person examined is less than 18 years of age, unless the written consent of a parent or legal guardian has been obtained after the parent or guardian has been informed of the nature of the examination and the matters to be covered.

5. To circumvent or in defiance of the law.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 640B.101 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 640B / Section 640B.101
“Recognition” defined
Status: in_force

“ Recognition ” means the application of visual, verbal or tactile skills to acknowledge the presence of an injury, illness or other condition with an understanding of the predisposing factors of injury and pathomechanics, which assists in the assessment of the injury, illness or other condition.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645G.400 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645G / Section 645G.400
Deposit of money received by Commissioner
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in NRS 645G.220 and 645G.410 , all money received by the Commissioner pursuant to this chapter must be deposited in the State Treasury pursuant to the provisions of NRS 658.091 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 644A.328 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 644A / Section 644A.328
Advanced estheticians: Qualifications for examination
Status: in_force

The Board shall admit to examination for a license as an advanced esthetician any person who has made the application to the Board in proper form, paid the fee and:

1. Is at least 18 years of age;

2. Is of good moral character;

3. Has successfully completed the 10th grade in school or its equivalent; and

4. Satisfies at least one of the following: (a) The person has completed at least 900 hours of training in a licensed school of cosmetology in a curriculum prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 644A.277 ; (b) The person is a licensed esthetician and has additionally completed at least 300 hours of training in a licensed school of cosmetology in a curriculum prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 644A.277 ; or (c) The person has practice as an advanced esthetician for at least 4 years outside this State, including, without limitation, in any other state, territory or country, which has been documented and which the Board or its designee deems acceptable.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641A.313 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641A / Section 641A.313
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, 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 that has been suspended by a district court pursuant to NRS 425.540 if 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 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.2357 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.2357
Transfer of prescription or order to obtain and maintain auto-injectable epinephrine or an opioid antagonist to another pharmacist upon request of patient, school or authorized entity; immunity from liability
Status: in_force

1. Upon the request of a patient, or a public or private school or an authorized entity for which an order was issued pursuant to NRS 453C.105 , 630.374 , 632.239 or 633.707 , a registered pharmacist shall transfer a prescription or order to another registered pharmacist.

2. A registered pharmacist who transfers a prescription or order pursuant to subsection 1 shall comply with any applicable regulations adopted by the Board relating to the transfer.

3. The provisions of this section do not authorize or require a pharmacist to transfer a prescription or order in violation of: (a) Any law or regulation of this State; (b) Federal law or regulation; or (c) A contract for payment by a third party if the patient is a party to that contract.

4. A pharmacist is not liable for any error or omission concerning the acquisition, possession, provision or administration of auto-injectable epinephrine or an opioid antagonist that the pharmacist has dispensed to a public or private school or authorized entity pursuant to an order issued pursuant to NRS 453C.105 , 630.374 , 632.239 or 633.707 not resulting from gross negligence or reckless, willful or wanton conduct of the pharmacist.

5. As used in this section: (a) “ Authorized entity ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 450B.710 . (b) “ Opioid antagonist ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 453C.040 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 636.275 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 636 / Section 636.275
Restoration or expiration of license suspended for failure to comply with requirements for renewal
Status: in_force

1. A license which has been suspended for failure of the licensee to pay the renewal fee, to submit all information required to complete the renewal or to submit evidence of completion of the required number of hours of continuing education may be restored at any time within 90 days after the suspension of the license upon the licensee: (a) Paying the renewal fee; (b) Paying a late fee in the amount prescribed by the Board; (c) Submitting all required information; and (d) Completing the required number of hours of continuing education.

2. Any license suspended pursuant to the provisions of NRS 636.270 expires 91 days after the suspension of the license unless the license is restored pursuant to subsection 1.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 647.019 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 647 / Section 647.019
Licensing as pawnbroker required for certain junk dealers and secondhand dealers
Status: in_force

A junk dealer or secondhand dealer who, after purchasing property from a customer, enters into an agreement to allow the customer to buy back the property:

1. Must be licensed as a pawnbroker by the county, city or town in which the transaction occurred if that county, city or town requires pawnbrokers to obtain a license; and

2. Shall comply with the provisions of chapter 646 of NRS.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 642.055 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 642 / Section 642.055
Offices; employment and qualifications of Executive Director and other employees; records; website
Status: in_force

The Board shall:

1. Maintain a principal office in this State, and such other offices in as many localities in the State as it finds necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter and chapters 451 and 452 of NRS.

2. Employ an Executive Director and attorneys, investigators, inspectors and other professional consultants and clerical personnel necessary to the discharge of its duties.

3. Maintain all financial records, records relating to licenses, certificates and permits, meeting minutes, notices and other public documents of the Board in its principal office.

4. Establish minimum qualifications for the Executive Director, attorneys, investigators, inspectors, and other professional consultants and clerical personnel employed by the Board.

5. Maintain an Internet website and post on that Internet website the minutes of its meetings, notices and any other documents prepared by the Board for public information purposes.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 623A.040 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 623A / Section 623A.040
“Instruments of service” defined
Status: in_force

“ Instruments of service ” means the finalized drawings or specifications prepared by the holder of a certificate of registration.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 652.260 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 652 / Section 652.260
Penalties; disposition of money collected as administrative penalties; appointment of hearing officer or panel by Division; delegation of authority concerning disciplinary action; claim for court costs, attorney’s fees, costs of investigation or collection costs; regulations
Status: in_force

1. If a person or laboratory violates any of the provisions of this chapter or the regulations adopted pursuant thereto, the Division may, after giving notice and opportunity to be heard: (a) Impose an administrative penalty of not more than $10,000; and (b) Require the person or laboratory to take any action necessary to correct the violation.

2. Each act in violation of this chapter or the regulations adopted pursuant thereto constitutes a separate offense.

3. In determining the amount of an administrative penalty to be imposed pursuant to this section, the Division shall consider: (a) The severity of the violation, including, without limitation: (1) The probability that death or serious harm to the health or safety of a person may occur as a result of the violation; (2) The severity of the potential or actual harm that may occur to any person as a result of the violation; and (3) The extent to which the provisions of this chapter or the regulations adopted pursuant thereto were violated; (b) Whether the person or laboratory has previously violated the provisions of this chapter or the regulations adopted pursuant thereto; and (c) Any other facts or circumstances that the Division determines are relevant.

4. If the person or laboratory fails to pay the administrative penalty imposed pursuant to this section after the time for an appeal has expired, the Division may: (a) Suspend the license of the person or laboratory; (b) Impose interest on the unpaid administrative penalty at a rate of 10 percent from the date on which the time for an appeal expired until the date the administrative penalty is paid; and (c) Collect court costs, reasonable attorney's fees, the costs of an investigation and other costs incurred to collect the administrative penalty.

5. Except as otherwise provided in this section, all money collected from administrative penalties imposed pursuant to this section must be deposited in the State General Fund.

6. The money collected from such administrative penalties may be accounted for separately and used by the Division to administer and carry out the provisions of this chapter and to protect the health, safety and well-being of patients in accordance with applicable state and federal standards if: (a) The person or laboratory pays the administrative penalty without exercising the right to a hearing to contest the penalty; or (b) The administrative penalty is imposed in a hearing conducted by a hearing officer or panel appointed by the Division.

7. The Division may appoint one or more hearing officers or panels and may delegate to those hearing officers or panels the power of the Division to conduct hearings, determine violations and impose the administrative penalties authorized by this section.

8. If money collected from an administrative penalty is deposited in the State General Fund, the Division may present a claim to the State Board of Examiners for recommendation to the Interim Finance Committee if money is needed to pay court costs, attorney's fees, the costs of an investigation or other costs incurred to collect the administrative penalty.

9. The Board may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641B.105 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641B / Section 641B.105
Required orientation for new members of Board; policies concerning compensation and performance reviews of staff
Status: in_force

The Board shall:

1. Require each new member of the Board to complete orientation within 60 days after his or her appointment to the Board. The orientation must include, without limitation, instruction concerning: (a) The purposes of the Board and the duties of its members; (b) Applicable laws and regulations, including, without limitation, the provisions of NRS 641B.400 to 641B.450 , inclusive, and the importance of complying with applicable laws and regulations in a timely manner; and (c) Requirements concerning managing the finances of the Board.

2. Establish policies concerning compensation and reviewing the performance of the staff of the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 636.345 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 636 / Section 636.345
Licensee authorized to practice
Status: in_force

A licensee shall be authorized and entitled to practice optometry in this State subject to the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 643.100 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 643 / Section 643.100
Examinations: Frequency; subjects; prior notice on Internet website
Status: in_force

1. Not less than three times each year, at such times and places as it determines, the Board shall conduct examinations to determine the fitness of each of the following: (a) Applicants for licenses as barbers. (b) Applicants for licenses as apprentices. (c) Applicants to enter barber schools.

2. The examination of applicants for licenses as barbers and apprentices must include a practical demonstration and a written and oral test that must include the subjects usually taught in barber schools approved by the Board.

3. Not less than 60 days before the date of an examination described in this section, the Board shall provide notice of the examination on the Internet website maintained by the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 624.015 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 624 / Section 624.015
“Construction control” defined
Status: in_force

“ Construction control ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 627.050 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.081 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.081
Deposit and use of money received by Board; delegation of authority to take disciplinary action; deposit of fines; claims for attorney's fees and costs of investigation
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, all money coming into the possession of the Board must be kept or deposited by the Executive Secretary of the Board in banks, credit unions, savings and loan associations or savings banks in the State of Nevada, or invested in United States treasury bills or notes, to be expended for payment of compensation and expenses of members of the Board and for other necessary or proper purposes in the administration of this chapter.

2. The Board may delegate to a hearing officer or panel its authority to take any disciplinary action pursuant to this chapter, impose and collect fines therefor and deposit the money therefrom in banks, credit unions, savings and loan associations or savings banks in this State.

3. If a hearing officer or panel is not authorized to take disciplinary action pursuant to subsection 2 and the Board deposits the money collected from the imposition of fines with the State Treasurer for credit to the State General Fund, it may present a claim to the State Board of Examiners for recommendation to the Interim Finance Committee if money is needed to pay attorney's fees or the costs of an investigation, or both.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 623A.250 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 623A / Section 623A.250
Conditions under which business organization or association may practice landscape architecture; conditions under which landscape architects may form business organizations or associations with certain other persons; business organization or association and certain owners responsible for violations
Status: in_force

1. A firm, partnership, corporation or association may engage in the practice of landscape architecture if: (a) All work is performed under the supervision and direction of a holder of a certificate of registration; (b) The name of the holder of a certificate of registration appears in the name of the firm, partnership, corporation or association; (c) The name of the holder of the certificate of registration appears on all papers or documents used in the practice of landscape architecture; and (d) All instruments of service are signed by the holder of the certificate of registration.

2. Architects, registered interior designers, residential designers, professional engineers and landscape architects may, in accordance with NRS 623.349 , join or form a partnership, corporation, limited-liability company or other business organization or association with registrants and licensees outside of their field of practice, or with persons who are not registered or licensed.

3. Each office or place of business of any partnership, corporation, limited-liability company or other business organization or association engaged in the practice of landscape architecture pursuant to the provisions of subsection 2 shall have a landscape architect who is a resident of this State and holds a certificate of registration issued pursuant to this chapter regularly working in the office or place of business and directly responsible for the administration of the landscape architectural work conducted in the office or place of business.

4. A registrant or licensee practicing in a business organization or association pursuant to subsection 2 remains subject to NRS 89.220 .

5. If a person who is not a holder of a certificate of registration, or if a holder of a certificate of registration who is not an owner, and who is employed by or affiliated with a business organization or association that holds a certificate issued pursuant to NRS 623.349 is found by the Board to have violated a provision of this chapter or a regulation adopted by the Board, the Board may hold the business organization or association and each holder of a certificate of registration who is an owner responsible for the violation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 643.1775 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 643 / Section 643.1775
Qualifications for license as instructor
Status: in_force

The Board shall license any person as an instructor who:

1. Has applied to the Board in writing on the form prescribed by the Board;

2. Holds a high school diploma or its equivalent;

3. Has paid the applicable fees;

4. Holds a license as a barber issued by the Board;

5. Submits all information required to complete the application;

6. Has practiced not less than 3 years as a full-time licensed barber in this State, the District of Columbia or in any other state or country whose requirements for licensing barbers are substantially equivalent to those in this State;

7. Has successfully completed a training program for instructors conducted by a licensed barber school which consists of not less than 600 hours of instruction within a 6-month period; and

8. Has passed an examination for instructors administered in accordance with NRS 643.1777 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 644A.420 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 644A / Section 644A.420
Instructors of cosmetology, hair design, esthetics, advanced esthetics or nail technology: Qualifications for examination for license; fee; continuing education; scope of license
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall admit to examination for a license as an instructor of cosmetology, hair design, esthetics, advanced esthetics or nail technology any person who has applied to the Board in proper form, paid the fee and: (a) Is at least 18 years of age; (b) Is of good moral character; (c) Has successfully completed the 12th grade in school or its equivalent; (d) Has received a minimum of 700 hours of training as a student instructor or 500 hours of training as an instructor or as a licensed provisional instructor in a licensed school of cosmetology; (e) Is licensed as a cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician, advanced esthetician or nail technologist pursuant to this chapter; and (f) If the applicant is licensed as a hair designer, esthetician, advanced esthetician or nail technologist, has practiced as a full-time licensed hair designer, esthetician, advanced esthetician or nail technologist, as applicable, or as a licensed student instructor.

2. Each instructor shall pay an initial fee for a license of not less than $60 and not more than $90.

3. An instructor of cosmetology, hair design, esthetics, advanced esthetics or nail technology shall complete at least the number of hours of continuing education required, at the time the hours of continuing education are completed, for instructors of schools of cosmetology accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences or its successor organization. The hours of continuing education must be obtained in courses approved by the Board during each 2-year period of his or her license.

4. An instructor of cosmetology, hair design, esthetics, advanced esthetics or nail technology may only provide instruction on subject matter that is within the scope of his or her license as a cosmetologist, hair designer, esthetician, advanced esthetician or nail technologist.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 654.026 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 654 / Section 654.026
“Facility for skilled nursing” defined
Status: in_force

“Facility for skilled nursing” means any proprietary or nonprofit institution or facility defined and licensed as a facility for skilled nursing pursuant to chapter 449 of NRS.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 656.170 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 656 / Section 656.170
Court reporters: Frequency and location of examination; documentary evidence of qualifications required for admission to examination
Status: in_force

1. Examinations must be held not less than twice a year at such times and places as the Board may designate.

2. No natural person may be admitted to the examination unless the natural person first applies to the Board as required by NRS 656.150 . The application must include, without limitation, satisfactory evidence to the Board that the applicant has, at the time of filing his or her application: (a) Satisfied the requirements set forth in subsections 1 to 4, inclusive, of NRS 656.180 ; (b) Received a passing grade on: (1) The National Court Reporters Association's examination for registered professional reporters; or (2) The National Verbatim Reporters Association's examination for certified verbatim reporters; (c) Received one of the following: (1) A certificate as a registered professional reporter issued to the applicant by the National Court Reporters Association; (2) A certificate as a registered merit reporter issued to the applicant by the National Court Reporters Association; (3) A certificate as a certified verbatim reporter issued to the applicant by the National Verbatim Reporters Association; or (4) A valid certificate or license to practice court reporting issued to the applicant by another state if the requirements for certification or licensure in that state are substantially equivalent to the requirements of this State for obtaining a certificate; (d) Either: (1) At least 1 year of continuous experience within the 5 years immediately preceding the application, in the practice of court reporting or producing verbatim records of meetings and conferences by the use of voice writing or any system of manual or mechanical shorthand writing and transcribing those records; or (2) Obtained in the 12 months immediately preceding the application, a certificate of satisfactory completion of a prescribed course of study from a court reporting program that, as determined by the Board, evidences a proficiency substantially equivalent to subparagraph (1); and (e) Paid the fee for filing an application for an examination set forth in NRS 656.220 .

3. As used in this section, “ practice of court reporting ” includes reporting by use of voice writing or any system of manual or mechanical shorthand writing, regardless of the state in which the reporting took place.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 640A.145 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 640A / Section 640A.145
Payment of child support: Submission of certain information by applicant; grounds for denial of license; 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 as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant 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 as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant 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 (b) A separate form prescribed by the Board.

3. A license as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant may not be issued or renewed by the Board 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. § 630.026 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630 / Section 630.026
“Temporarily licensed perfusionist” defined
Status: in_force

“ Temporarily licensed perfusionist ” means a person temporarily licensed to practice perfusion by the Board pursuant to NRS 630.2696 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 642.270 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 642 / Section 642.270
Certain advertising or representations by apprentice prohibited
Status: in_force

No registered apprentice as such may advertise or hold himself or herself out as a licensed embalmer, or use any title or abbreviation indicating that the registered apprentice is an embalmer, undertaker, mortician or funeral director.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 648.220 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 648 / Section 648.220
Injunctive relief; civil penalty
Status: in_force

1. The Board may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin any person who has engaged or is about to engage in any act which violates any provision of this chapter or any regulation adopted by the Board.

2. Such an injunction: (a) May be issued without proof of actual damage sustained by any person. (b) Does not preclude criminal prosecution and punishment of a violator.

3. In addition to issuing the injunction, the court may impose a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 if the person has violated a provision of NRS 648.060 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645D.125 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645D / Section 645D.125
Authority for Division to conduct business electronically; regulations; fees; use of unsworn declaration; exclusions
Status: in_force

1. The Administrator may adopt regulations which establish procedures for the Division to conduct business electronically pursuant to title 59 of NRS with persons who are regulated pursuant to this chapter and with any other persons with whom the Division conducts business. The regulations may include, without limitation, the establishment of fees to pay the costs of conducting business electronically with the Division.

2. In addition to the process authorized by NRS 719.280 , if the Division is conducting business electronically with a person and a law requires a signature or record to be notarized, acknowledged, verified or made under oath, the Division may allow the person to substitute a declaration that complies with the provisions of NRS 53.045 or 53.250 to 53.390 , inclusive, to satisfy the legal requirement.

3. The Division may refuse to conduct business electronically with a person who has failed to pay money which the person owes to the Division.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641C.396 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641C / Section 641C.396
Expedited certificate by endorsement: Requirements; procedure for issuance; provisional certificate pending action on application
Status: in_force

1. The Board may issue a certificate by endorsement as an alcohol and drug counselor to an applicant who meets the requirements set forth in this section. An applicant may submit to the Board an application for such a certificate if the applicant holds a corresponding valid and unrestricted certificate as an alcohol and drug counselor in the District of Columbia or any state or territory of the United States.

2. An applicant for a certificate by endorsement pursuant to this section must submit to the Board with his or her application: (a) Proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant: (1) Satisfies the requirements of subsection 1; (2) Has not been disciplined or investigated by the corresponding regulatory authority of the District of Columbia or the state or territory in which the applicant holds a certificate as an alcohol and drug counselor; and (3) Has not been held civilly or criminally liable for malpractice in the District of Columbia or any state or territory of the United States; (b) A complete set of fingerprints and written permission authorizing the Board to forward the fingerprints in the manner provided in NRS 641C.260 ; (c) An affidavit stating that the information contained in the application and any accompanying material is true and correct; (d) The fees prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 641C.470 for the initial application for and issuance of an initial certificate; and (e) Any other information required by the Board.

3. Not later than 15 business days after receiving an application for a certificate by endorsement as an alcohol and drug counselor pursuant to this section, the Board shall provide written notice to the applicant of any additional information required by the Board to consider the application. Unless the Board denies the application for good cause, the Board shall approve the application and issue a certificate by endorsement as an alcohol and drug counselor to the applicant not later than 45 days after receiving all additional information required by the Board to complete the application.

4. A certificate by endorsement as an alcohol and drug counselor may be issued at a meeting of the Board or between its meetings by the President of the Board. Such an action shall be deemed to be an action of the Board.

5. At any time before making a final decision on an application for a certificate by endorsement pursuant to this section, the Board may, for any reason, grant a provisional certificate authorizing an applicant to practice as an alcohol and drug counselor in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 628.418 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 628 / Section 628.418
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 are confidential and privileged.

2. The complaint or other document filed by the Board to initiate disciplinary action and all documents and information considered by the Board when determining whether to impose discipline are public records.

3. The provisions of this section do not prohibit the Board or an employee of the Board from cooperating with another licensing board or any other agency that is investigating a person who holds a certificate or a permit issued pursuant to NRS 628.380 or a partnership, corporation, limited-liability company or sole proprietorship that is registered with the Board pursuant to NRS 628.335 , by providing documents or other information relating to a complaint.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645.8705 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645 / Section 645.8705
“Brokerage agreement” defined
Status: in_force

“Brokerage agreement” means a written contract between an owner and a real estate broker in which the owner agrees to pay a commission to the real estate broker for services provided by the broker relating to the disposition of commercial real estate as specified in the agreement.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.2813 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.2813
False representation as practitioner or agent; penalties; unauthorized transmission of order for prescription by agent
Status: in_force

1. Except as provided in NRS 453.331 and 454.311 , it is unlawful for any person falsely to represent himself or herself as a practitioner entitled to write prescriptions in this state, or the agent of such a person, for the purpose of transmitting to a pharmacist an order for a prescription. A person who violates the provisions of this subsection: (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 .

2. It is unlawful for the agent of a practitioner entitled to write prescriptions in this state willfully to transmit to a pharmacist an order for a prescription if the agent is not authorized by the practitioner to transmit such order.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 640E.280 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 640E / Section 640E.280
Suspension of license for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of license
Status: in_force

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

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 appropriate fee required pursuant to this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 633.400 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 633 / Section 633.400
Expedited license by endorsement to practice osteopathic medicine: Requirements; procedure for issuance; provisional license pending action on application
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 633.315 , the Board shall, except for good cause, issue a license by endorsement to a person who has been issued a license to practice osteopathic medicine by the District of Columbia or any state or territory of the United States if: (a) At the time the person files an application with the Board, the license is in effect and unrestricted; and (b) The applicant: (1) Is currently certified by either a specialty board of the American Board of Medical Specialties or a specialty board of the American Osteopathic Association, or was certified or recertified within the past 10 years; (2) Has had no adverse actions reported to the National Practitioner Data Bank within the past 5 years; (3) Has been continuously and actively engaged in the practice of osteopathic medicine within his or her specialty for the past 5 years; (4) Is not involved in and does not have pending any disciplinary action concerning a license to practice osteopathic medicine in the District of Columbia or any state or territory of the United States; (5) Provides information on all the medical malpractice claims brought against him or her, without regard to when the claims were filed or how the claims were resolved; and (6) Meets all statutory requirements to obtain a license to practice osteopathic medicine in this State except that the applicant is not required to meet the requirements set forth in NRS 633.311 .

2. Any person applying for a license by endorsement pursuant to this section must submit: (a) A complete set of fingerprints and written permission authorizing the Board to forward the fingerprints in the manner provided in NRS 633.309 ; (b) An affidavit stating that the information contained in the application and any accompanying material is true and correct; (c) In advance to the Board the application and initial license fee specified in this chapter; and (d) Any other information required by the Board.

3. Not later than 15 business days after receiving an application for a license by endorsement to practice osteopathic medicine pursuant to this section, the Board shall provide written notice to the applicant of any additional information required by the Board to consider the application. Unless the Board denies the application for good cause, the Board shall approve the application and issue a license by endorsement to practice osteopathic medicine to the applicant not later than: (a) Forty-five days after receiving all the additional information required by the Board to complete the application; or (b) Ten days after the Board receives a report on the applicant's background based on the submission of the applicant's fingerprints, whichever occurs later.

4. A license by endorsement may be issued at a meeting of the Board or between its meetings by its President and Executive Director. Such action shall be deemed to be an action of the Board.

5. At any time before making a final decision on an application for a license by endorsement pursuant to this section, the Board may grant a provisional license authorizing an applicant to practice osteopathic medicine in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 636.325 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 636 / Section 636.325
Authorized disciplinary action; private reprimands prohibited; orders imposing discipline deemed public records
Status: in_force

1. If the Board finds by a preponderance of the evidence that a person has engaged in one or more grounds for disciplinary action set forth in NRS 636.295 , it may take any one or more of the following actions: (a) Publicly reprimand the licensee and impose any terms or conditions deemed necessary by the Board; (b) Place the licensee on probation for a specified or unspecified period and impose any conditions deemed necessary by the Board; (c) Suspend the license of the person for not more than 1 year and impose any terms or conditions deemed necessary by the Board; (d) Revoke the license of the person and impose any terms or conditions for reinstatement of the license deemed necessary by the Board; (e) Impose an administrative fine pursuant to the provisions of NRS 636.420 ; (f) Limit the person's practice of optometry; (g) Suspend the enforcement of any penalty by placing the person on probation, which the Board may revoke if the person fails to comply with any condition of probation imposed by the Board; (h) Require the person to submit to the supervision of or counseling or treatment by a person designated by the Board, and the person must be responsible for any expense incurred for providing those services; (i) Impose and modify any conditions of probation for the protection of the public or the rehabilitation of the person; (j) Require the person to pay for any costs of remediation or restitution; or (k) Take any combination of the actions specified in paragraphs (a) to (j), inclusive.

2. The Board shall not issue 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. § 645F.420 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645F / Section 645F.420
Homeowner may bring action to recover damages
Status: in_force

1. A homeowner who is injured as a result of a person's violation of a provision of NRS 645F.400 may bring an action against the person to recover damages caused by the violation, together with reasonable attorney's fees and costs.

2. If the homeowner prevails in the action, the court may award such punitive damages as may be determined by a jury, or by a court sitting without a jury, but in no case may the punitive damages be less than one and one-half times the amount awarded to the homeowner as actual damages.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 638.117 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 638 / Section 638.117
Euthanasia technician: Examination
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall examine every applicant for a license as a euthanasia technician in order to determine his or her qualifications, and may issue or deny a license on the basis of the examination. All examinees must be tested by a written examination which may be supplemented by oral interviews and practical demonstrations as the Board considers necessary.

2. The Board may waive the practical examination requirements of subsection 1 if an applicant submits to the Board proof that he or she is licensed by an agency which the Board determines has substantially equivalent examination requirements as the practical examination requirements of the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 631.260 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 631 / Section 631.260
Issuance of licenses by Board
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4 of NRS 631.220 , as soon as possible after the examination has been given, the Board, under rules and regulations adopted by it, shall determine the qualifications of the applicant and shall issue to each person found by the Board to have the qualifications therefor a license which will entitle the person to practice dental hygiene, dental therapy, dentistry or expanded function dental assistance, as in such license defined, subject to the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 638.017 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 638 / Section 638.017
Service of process: Methods; filing and recording of proof
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in chapter 622A of NRS :

1. Service of process made pursuant to and all notices of hearings required by this chapter must be personally served upon the veterinarian, veterinary technician or applicant for a license, at his or her last known address, as indicated on the records of the Board. If personal service cannot be made, the Board may use any other method of service set forth in the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure for the service of process in a civil action.

2. Proof of service of process made pursuant to this chapter must be filed with the Executive Director and recorded in the minutes of the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645C.530 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645C / Section 645C.530
Administration of oaths; issuance and enforcement of subpoenas
Status: in_force

1. Any member of the Commission or investigatory staff of the Division may administer oaths and issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books and papers.

2. If any witness refuses to attend, testify or produce any books and papers as required by the subpoena, the President of the Commission or the Administrator may report to the district court by petition, setting forth that: (a) Due notice has been given of the time and place of attendance of the witness or the production of the books and papers; (b) The witness has been subpoenaed by the Commission or Division pursuant to this section; and (c) The witness has failed or refused to attend or produce the books and papers required by the subpoena before the Commission or Division, or has refused to answer questions propounded to him or her, and asking for an order of the court compelling the witness to attend and testify or produce the books and papers before the Commission or Division.

3. Upon such a petition, the court shall enter an order directing the witness 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 then and there show cause why the witness has not attended, testified or produced the books or papers before the Commission or Division. A certified copy of the order must be served upon the witness.

4. If it appears to the court that the subpoena was regularly issued by the Commission or Division, the court shall enter an order that the witness appear before the Commission or Division, at the time and place fixed in the order, and testify or produce the required books and papers. Upon failure to obey the order the witness must be dealt with as for contempt of court.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.2122 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.2122
Corporations: Denial, suspension and revocation of certificates, licenses, permits or registrations
Status: in_force

The Board may suspend, revoke or deny any certificate, license, permit or registration of a corporation where conditions exist in relation to any person holding 10 percent or more of the corporate stock of such corporation or to any officer or director of such corporation which would constitute grounds for disciplinary action against such person if he or she were a licensee.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 625.510 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 625 / Section 625.510
Board required to investigate complaint or violation of chapter and take steps necessary for prosecution of violation
Status: in_force

It shall be mandatory upon the Board:

1. To investigate any complaints or reported violations of any of the provisions of this chapter; and

2. To take the steps necessary to prosecute such violations if the Board deems it necessary.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645A.067 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645A / Section 645A.067
Payment of assessment and cooperation in audits and examinations
Status: in_force

Each escrow agency shall pay the assessment levied by the Commissioner and cooperate fully with the audits and examinations performed pursuant to NRS 645F.180 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.2353 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.2353
Transmission of prescriptions other than prescriptions for controlled substances to pharmacist: Authorized methods; contents of and requirements for written prescription; authentication of prescription given by electronic transmission
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in NRS 639.23535 or a regulation adopted pursuant thereto or a regulation adopted pursuant to NRS 453.385 or 639.2357 :

1. A prescription must be given: (a) Directly from the practitioner to a pharmacist; (b) Indirectly by means of an order or written prescription signed by the practitioner; (c) By an oral order transmitted by an agent of the practitioner; or (d) By electronic transmission or transmission by a facsimile machine, including, without limitation, transmissions made from a facsimile machine to another facsimile machine, a computer equipped with a facsimile modem to a facsimile machine or a computer to another computer, pursuant to the regulations of the Board.

2. A written prescription must contain: (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the name and signature of the practitioner, the registration number issued to the practitioner by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the address of the practitioner if that address is not immediately available to the pharmacist; (b) The classification of his or her license; (c) The name and date of birth of the patient, and the address of the patient if not immediately available to the pharmacist; (d) The name, strength and quantity of the drug prescribed and the number of days that the drug is to be used, beginning on the day on which the prescription is filled; (e) The symptom or purpose for which the drug is prescribed, if included by the practitioner pursuant to NRS 639.2352 ; (f) Directions for use, including, without limitation, the dose of the drug prescribed, the route of administration and the number of refills authorized, if applicable; (g) The code established in the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification, adopted by the National Center for Health Statistics and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, or the code used in any successor classification system adopted by the National Center for Health Statistics and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, that corresponds to the diagnosis for which the controlled substance was prescribed; and (h) The date of issue.

3. The directions for use must be specific in that they indicate the portion of the body to which the medication is to be applied or, if to be taken into the body by means other than orally, the orifice or canal of the body into which the medication is to be inserted or injected.

4. Each written prescription must be written in such a manner that any registered pharmacist would be able to dispense it. A prescription must be written in Latin or English and may include any character, figure, cipher or abbreviation which is generally used by pharmacists and practitioners in the writing of prescriptions.

5. A prescription that is given by electronic transmission is not required to contain the signature of the practitioner if: (a) It contains a facsimile signature, security code or other mark that uniquely identifies the practitioner; (b) A voice recognition system, biometric identification technique or other security system approved by the Board is used to identify the practitioner; or (c) It complies with the provisions of NRS 439.581 to 439.597 , inclusive, and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 640A.050 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 640A / Section 640A.050
“Occupational therapy” defined
Status: in_force

“ Occupational therapy ” means the use of evaluations, teachings and interventions to facilitate the activities of daily living of a client in groups or on an individual basis to enable the client to participate in and perform activities of daily living in various settings, including, without limitation, at home, at school, in the workplace and in the community. The term includes:

1. Providing services for habilitation, rehabilitation and the promotion of health and wellness to a client;

2. Assisting a client in achieving the highest practicable physical, cognitive and psychosocial well-being to improve the physical and mental health of the client and the quality of life of the client;

3. Teaching a client skills for daily living;

4. Assisting a client in the development of cognitive and perceptual motor skills, and in the integration of sensory functions;

5. Assisting a client in learning to play and to use his or her leisure time constructively;

6. Assisting a client in developing functional skills necessary to be considered for employment;

7. Assessing the need for, designing, constructing and training a client in the use and application of selected orthotic devices and adaptive equipment;

8. Assessing the need for prosthetic devices for the upper body and training a client in the functional use of prosthetic devices;

9. Teaching a client crafts and exercises designed to enhance his or her ability to function normally;

10. Administering to a client manual tests of his or her muscles and range of motion, and interpreting the results of those tests;

11. Incorporating into the treatment of a client the safe and appropriate use of physical agent modalities and techniques which have been acquired through an educational program required to obtain the certification described in NRS 640A.120 , or through a program of continuing education or higher education; and

12. Adapting the environment of a client to reduce the effects of handicaps.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 644A.700 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 644A / Section 644A.700
Application for license; determinations by Board; fee; new license required for operation after change in ownership or location; approval of changes in physical structure of school by Board; regulations
Status: in_force

1. Any person desiring to conduct a school of cosmetology in which any one or any combination of the occupations of cosmetology are taught must apply to the Board for a license, through the owner, manager or person in charge, upon forms prepared and furnished by the Board. Each application must contain proof of the particular requisites for a license provided for in this chapter, and the applicant must certify that all the information contained in the application is truthful and accurate. The forms must be accompanied by: (a) A detailed floor plan of the proposed school; (b) The name, address and number of the license of the manager or person in charge and of each instructor; (c) Evidence of financial ability to provide the facilities and equipment required by regulations of the Board and to maintain the operation of the proposed school for 1 year; (d) Proof that the proposed school will commence operation with an enrollment of a number of students acceptable to the Board; (e) The applicable fee for a license; (f) A copy of the contract for the enrollment of a student in a program at the school of cosmetology; and (g) The name and address of the person designated to accept service of process.

2. Upon receipt by the Board of the application, the Board shall, before issuing a license, determine whether the proposed school: (a) Is suitably located. (b) Contains adequate floor space and adequate equipment. (c) Has a contract for the enrollment of a student in a program at the school of cosmetology that is approved by the Board. (d) Admits as regular students only persons who have received a certificate of graduation from high school, or the recognized equivalent of such a certificate, or who are beyond the age of compulsory school enrollment and attendance. (e) Meets all requirements established by regulations of the Board.

3. The fee for issuance of a license for a school of cosmetology is: (a) For 2 years, not less than $500 and not more than $800. (b) For 4 years, not less than $1,000 and not more than $1,600.

4. If the proposed school meets all requirements established by this chapter and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto, the Board shall issue a license to the proposed school. The license must contain: (a) The name of the proposed school; (b) A statement that the proposed school is authorized to operate educational programs beyond secondary education; and (c) Such other information as the Board considers necessary.

5. If the ownership of the school changes or the school moves to a new location, the school may not be operated until a new license is issued by the Board.

6. The Board shall, by regulation, prescribe: (a) The minimum enrollment of students required by paragraph (d) of subsection 1; and (b) The amount of floor space required by paragraph (b) of subsection 2.

7. After a license has been issued for the operation of a school of cosmetology, the licensee must obtain the approval of the Board before making any changes in the physical structure of the school.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 642.075 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 642 / Section 642.075
Payment of expenses; deposit of fines; delegation of authority to take disciplinary action; claim for attorney's fees and costs of investigation
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, all reasonable expenses incurred by the Board in carrying out the provisions of this chapter and chapters 451 and 452 of NRS must be paid from the money which it receives. No part of the salaries or expenses of the Board may be paid out of the State General Fund.

2. Except as otherwise provided in this section, all money collected by the Board from the imposition of fines must be deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the State General Fund. All other money received by the Board must be deposited in qualified banks, credit unions, savings and loan associations or savings banks in this State and paid out on its order for its expenses.

3. In a manner consistent with the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS , the Board may delegate to a hearing officer or panel its authority to take any disciplinary action pursuant to this chapter or chapter 451 and 452 of NRS, to impose and collect fines therefor and to deposit the money therefrom in banks, credit unions, savings and loan associations or savings banks in this State.

4. If a hearing officer or panel is not authorized to take disciplinary action pursuant to subsection 3 and the Board deposits the money collected from the imposition of fines with the State Treasurer for credit to the State General Fund, it may present a claim to the State Board of Examiners for recommendation to the Interim Finance Committee if money is needed to pay attorney's fees or the costs of an investigation, or both.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 632.162 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 632 / Section 632.162
Expedited license by endorsement to practice as professional nurse for active member of Armed Forces, member's spouse, veteran or veteran's surviving spouse: Requirements; procedure for issuance; provisional license pending action on application
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 632.3405 , the Board may issue a license by endorsement to practice as a professional nurse to an applicant who meets the requirements set forth in this section. An applicant may submit to the Board an application for such a license if the applicant: (a) Holds a corresponding valid and unrestricted license to practice as a professional nurse in the District of Columbia or any state or territory of the United States; and (b) Is an active member of, or the spouse of an active member of, the Armed Forces of the United States, a veteran or the surviving spouse of a veteran.

2. An applicant for a license by endorsement pursuant to this section must submit to the Board with his or her application: (a) Proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant: (1) Satisfies the requirements of subsection 1; (2) Has not been disciplined or investigated by the corresponding regulatory authority of the District of Columbia or the state or territory in which the applicant holds a license to practice as a professional nurse; and (3) Has not been held civilly or criminally liable for malpractice in the District of Columbia or any state or territory of the United States; (b) A complete set of fingerprints and written permission authorizing the Board to forward the fingerprints in the manner provided in NRS 632.344 ; (c) An affidavit stating that the information contained in the application and any accompanying material is true and correct; and (d) Any other information required by the Board.

3. Not later than 15 business days after receiving an application for a license by endorsement to practice as a professional nurse pursuant to this section, the Board shall provide written notice to the applicant of any additional information required by the Board to consider the application. Unless the Board denies the application for good cause, the Board shall approve the application and issue a license by endorsement to practice as a professional nurse to the applicant not later than: (a) Forty-five days after receiving all the additional information required by the Board to complete the application; or (b) Ten days after the Board receives a report on the applicant's background based on the submission of the applicant's fingerprints, whichever occurs later.

4. A license by endorsement to practice as a professional nurse may be issued at a meeting of the Board or between its meetings by the President and Executive Director of the Board. Such an action shall be deemed to be an action of the Board.

5. At any time before making a final decision on an application for a license by endorsement pursuant to this section, the Board may grant a provisional license authorizing an applicant to practice as a professional nurse in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board.

6. As used in this section, “veteran” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 417.005 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 649.037 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 649 / Section 649.037
“Medical debtor” defined
Status: in_force

“ Medical debtor ” means a debtor who owes a medical debt.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645C.220 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645C / Section 645C.220
Records: Maintenance by Division; general provisions governing public inspection and confidentiality
Status: in_force

1. The Division shall maintain a record of: (a) Persons whose applications for a certificate, license or registration card have been denied; (b) Investigations conducted by it which 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 645C.225 , 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 Commission. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 239.0115 , the Division may keep confidential, unless otherwise ordered by a court: (a) Examinations for a certificate or license; and (b) The criminal and financial records of an appraiser or intern, or an applicant for a certificate, license or registration card.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 624.935 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 624 / Section 624.935
Duties of contractor regarding commencement, performance and completion of work; contract required to contain written explanation of rights of customer; conditions for final payment
Status: in_force

1. A contractor who receives an initial down payment or deposit of $1,000 or 10 percent of the aggregate contract price, whichever is less, for work concerning a residential pool or spa shall start the work within 30 days after the date all necessary permits for the work, if any, are issued, unless the person who made the payment agrees in writing to a longer period to apply for the necessary permits or start the work or to longer periods for both.

2. A contractor who receives money for work concerning a residential pool or spa shall complete the work diligently and shall not refuse to perform any work for any 30-day period.

3. If satisfactory payment is made for any portion of the work performed, the contractor shall, before any further payment is made, furnish the owner a full and unconditional release from any claim of mechanic's lien for that portion of the work for which payment has been made.

4. The requirements of subsection 3 do not apply if the contract provides for the contractor to furnish a bond for payment and performance or joint control covering full performance and completion of the contract and the bond or joint control is furnished by the contractor.

5. A contract for work concerning a residential pool or spa must contain a written statement explaining the rights of the customer under NRS 624.900 to 624.965 , inclusive, and other relevant statutes.

6. A contractor may require final payment for the final stage or phase of the construction of a residential pool or spa after the completion of the plastering and the final inspection by the local building department, unless any installation of equipment, decking or fencing that is required in the contract is not completed.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 631.380 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 631 / Section 631.380
Validity of license or renewal certificate to practice dentistry or specialty thereof issued on or before March 20, 1951
Status: in_force

All licenses and renewal certificates to practice dentistry or a specialty thereof heretofore issued by the Board and in force on March 20, 1951, shall remain in force subject to the provisions of this chapter, and shall entitle the holders to practice their profession as therein designated.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 624.020 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 624 / Section 624.020
“Contractor” synonymous with “builder”; “contractor” defined
Status: in_force

1. “Contractor” is synonymous with “builder.”

2. A contractor is any person, except a registered architect or a licensed professional engineer, acting solely in a professional capacity, who undertakes to, offers to undertake to, purports to have the capacity to undertake to, or submits a bid to, or does himself, herself or itself or by or through an employee or employees of the contractor or of another contractor, construct, alter, repair, add to, subtract from, improve, move, wreck or demolish any building, highway, road, railroad, excavation or other structure, project, development or improvement, or to do any part thereof, including the erection of scaffolding or other structures or works in connection therewith. Evidence of the securing of any permit from a governmental agency or the employment of any person on a construction project must be accepted by the Board or any court of this State as prima facie evidence that the person securing that permit or employing any person on a construction project is acting in the capacity of a contractor pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

3. A contractor includes a subcontractor or specialty contractor, but does not include anyone who merely furnishes materials or supplies without fabricating them into, or consuming them in the performance of, the work of a contractor.

4. A contractor includes a construction manager who performs management and counseling services on a construction project for a professional fee.

5. A contractor does not include an owner of a planned unit development who enters into one or more oral or written agreements with one or more general building contractors or general engineering contractors to construct a work of improvement in the planned unit development if the general building contractors or general engineering contractors are licensed pursuant to this chapter and contract with the owner of the planned unit development to construct the entire work of improvement.

6. As used in subsection 2, “ employee ” means a natural person who: (a) Works under the direction and control of a contractor; and (b) For federal income tax purposes: (1) Is required by the contractor to complete a Form W-4 for the withholding of federal income taxes from wages paid to the person by the contractor; and (2) Is provided at the end of each year a Form W-2 for the reporting of wages paid to the person by the contractor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634A.230 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 634A / Section 634A.230
Practice without license prohibited; penalties
Status: in_force

1. Any person who represents himself or herself as a practitioner of Oriental medicine, or any branch thereof, or who engages in the practice of Oriental medicine, or any branch thereof, in this State without holding a valid license issued by the Board is guilty of a gross misdemeanor, unless a greater penalty is provided pursuant to NRS 200.830 or 200.840 .

2. In addition to any other penalty prescribed by law, if the Board determines that a person has committed any act described in subsection 1, the Board may: (a) Issue and serve on the person an order to cease and desist until the person obtains from the Board the proper license or otherwise demonstrates that he or she is no longer in violation of subsection 1. An order to cease and desist must include a telephone number with which the person may contact the Board. (b) Issue a citation to the person. A citation issued pursuant to this paragraph must be in writing, describe with particularity the nature of the violation and inform the person of the provisions of this paragraph. Each activity in which the person is engaged constitutes a separate offense for which a separate citation may be issued. To appeal a citation, the person must submit a written request for a hearing to the Board not later than 30 days after the date of issuance of the citation. (c) Assess against the person an administrative fine as provided in NRS 634A.250 . (d) Impose any combination of the penalties set forth in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c).
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645C.463 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645C / Section 645C.463
Disciplinary or other action for failure to pay money owed to Commission or Division
Status: in_force

In addition to any other remedy or penalty, the Commission or the Division, as appropriate, may:

1. Refuse to issue a certificate, license or registration card to a person who has failed to pay money which the person owes to the Commission or the Division.

2. Refuse to renew, or suspend or revoke, the certificate, license or registration card of a person who has failed to pay money which the person owes to the Commission or the Division.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 648.166 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 648 / Section 648.166
Hearing after receipt of appeal of notice of violation or citation; notice of hearing
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall conduct a hearing within 90 days after receiving a notice of appeal from a person who has received a notice of violation or a citation except that: (a) If the Board receives the notice of appeal less than 30 days before a regularly scheduled meeting, it may conduct the hearing within 120 days after receiving the notice of appeal; and (b) The Board may continue the date of the hearing for good cause shown.

2. The Board shall deliver or send by registered or certified mail a notice of hearing to all parties at least 10 days before the date of the hearing.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 649.051 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 649 / Section 649.051
Administration and enforcement of chapter
Status: in_force

The Commissioner shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter, subject to the administrative supervision of the Director of the Department of Business and Industry.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 632.285 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 632 / Section 632.285
Practicing or offering to practice without certificate unlawful; enforcement
Status: in_force

1. Any person, except a nursing assistant trainee, who practices or offers to practice as a nursing assistant in this State shall submit evidence that he or she is qualified so to practice and must be certified as provided in this chapter.

2. It is unlawful for any person: (a) To practice or to offer to practice as a nursing assistant in this State or to use any title, abbreviation, sign, card or device to indicate that he or she is practicing as a nursing assistant in this State unless the person has been certified pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. (b) Except as otherwise provided in NRS 629.091 , who does not hold a certificate authorizing the person to practice as a nursing assistant issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter to perform or offer to perform basic nursing services in this State, unless the person is a nursing assistant trainee. (c) To be employed as a nursing assistant trainee for more than 4 months.

3. The Executive Director of the Board may, on behalf of the Board, issue an order to cease and desist to any person who practices or offers to practice as a nursing assistant without a certificate issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

4. Unless the Executive Director of the Board determines that extenuating circumstances exist, the Executive Director shall forward to the appropriate law enforcement agency any information submitted to the Board concerning a person who practices or offers to practice as a nursing assistant without a certificate issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 631.3456 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 631 / Section 631.3456
Certain provision of goods or services or receipt of payment for provision of goods or services not violation or dishonorable or unprofessional conduct; contracts with persons providing such goods or services 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 a person described in paragraph (i) of subsection 2 of NRS 631.215 to provide, or receive payment for providing, goods or services in accordance with the conditions set forth in paragraph (i) of subsection 2 of NRS 631.215 .

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 a person described in and operating in accordance with the conditions set forth in paragraph (i) of subsection 2 of NRS 631.215 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.234 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.234
Records: Consent to inspection; copying and removal; duty to furnish copies upon demand; designation of out-of-state representative of Board; administrative penalties
Status: in_force

1. The acceptance of a license issued pursuant to NRS 639.233 constitutes a consent by the licensee to the inspection, copying and removal for copying of his or her records maintained inside and outside this State by any authorized representative of the Board.

2. If such a licensee is not a resident of this State and does not maintain records within this State of his or her shipments of controlled substances, poisons or drugs or devices or appliances that are restricted by federal law to sale by or on the order of a physician to persons in this State the licensee shall, on receipt of a written demand from the Executive Secretary of the Board, furnish a true copy of the records to the Board.

3. The Board may authorize as its representative any member or representative of the board of pharmacy or similar agency of the state in which the records are located.

4. The failure to furnish a true copy of the required records or the refusal to permit their inspection is a ground for suspension of and disciplinary action relating to any license issued pursuant to NRS 639.233 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 629.320 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 629 / Section 629.320
“Autologous” defined
Status: in_force

“ Autologous ” means originating from within a person's own body.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 644A.200 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 644A / Section 644A.200
Creation; number and appointment of members; composition
Status: in_force

1. The State Board of Cosmetology consisting of seven members appointed by the Governor is hereby created.

2. The Board must consist of four cosmetologists, one nail technologist, one esthetician and one member representing customers of cosmetology.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 632.160 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 632 / Section 632.160
Admission to practice without examination
Status: in_force

The Board shall, without examination, issue a license to practice nursing as a professional nurse to any applicant who otherwise meets the qualifications required of professional nurses in this State and who has been duly licensed or registered as a registered nurse under the laws of any other jurisdiction after passing an examination required by that jurisdiction, if it appears to the Board that the requirements and scope of the required examination were at least equivalent to those prescribed by this chapter for examinations. If the applicant was trained as a nurse in a jurisdiction where English is not the prevalent language, the Board shall require that the applicant pass an examination testing the applicant’s proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641D.100 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641D / Section 641D.100
“Registered behavior technician” defined
Status: in_force

“ Registered behavior technician ” means a person who:

1. Is certified as a registered behavior technician by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc., or its successor organization;

2. Is registered as such pursuant to this chapter; and

3. Engages in applied behavior analysis services under supervision as required by NRS 641D.610 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 628B.315 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 628B / Section 628B.315
Submission of fingerprints; fee; regulations
Status: in_force

1. Each natural person who acts in any capacity within a private professional guardian company shall, before acting in any such capacity and not less than once every 5 years thereafter, submit to the Commissioner a complete set of fingerprints and written permission authorizing the Division 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.

2. The Division shall maintain a copy of all reports obtained pursuant to this section.

3. The Commissioner shall adopt regulations establishing the amount of any fee required to obtain a report pursuant to this section. All money received by the Commissioner must be placed in the Investigative Account for Financial Institutions created by NRS 232.545 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 632.405 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 632 / Section 632.405
Certain records relating to investigation deemed confidential; certain records relating to disciplinary action deemed public records; exceptions
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 239.0115 , any records or information obtained during the course of an investigation by the Board and any record of the investigation are confidential.

2. The complaint or other document filed by the Board to initiate disciplinary action and all documents and information considered by the Board when determining whether to impose disciplinary action are public records.

3. The Board shall, to the extent feasible, communicate or cooperate with or provide any documents or other information to another licensing board or any agency that is investigating a person, including a law enforcement agency.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 625.120 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 625 / Section 625.120
Offices
Status: in_force

The Board may maintain offices in as many localities in the State as it finds necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 642.0677 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 642 / Section 642.0677
Investigation of alleged violation; report of findings to and recommended action by Attorney General
Status: in_force

1. A member of the Board's staff who is designated by the Board may investigate an alleged violation of any provision of this chapter or chapter 451 or 452 of NRS, any regulation adopted pursuant thereto or any order of the Board.

2. The designated member of the Board's staff shall report his or her findings to the Attorney General, who shall recommend: (a) Dismissing the investigation; (b) Proceeding in accordance with the provisions of this chapter or chapter 451 or 452 of NRS, as appropriate, and chapter 233B of NRS ; or (c) Investigating the matter further before acting pursuant to paragraph (a) or (b).
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 628B.100 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 628B / Section 628B.100
“Protected person” defined
Status: in_force

“ Protected person ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 159.0253 and 159A.0253 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.138 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.138
Denial of application: Notice
Status: in_force

If the Board, after an investigation, denies any application for a certificate, license or permit, the Executive Secretary of the Board shall notify the applicant, within 10 days after the denial is approved by the Board and entered in the official minutes, by registered or certified mail, of the denial of the application and the reasons therefor. The notice must inform the applicant of the right to petition the Board for reconsideration and the right to submit evidence to controvert the alleged violations on which the denial was based.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645C.060 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645C / Section 645C.060
“Division” defined
Status: in_force

“Division” means the Real Estate Division of the Department of Business and Industry.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.2893 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.2893
Practicing or offering to practice without license: Reporting requirements of Board
Status: in_force

Unless the Board determines that extenuating circumstances exist, the Board shall forward to the appropriate law enforcement agency any substantiated information submitted to the Board concerning a person who practices or offers to practice pharmacy without the appropriate license, certificate or permit issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 649.041 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 649 / Section 649.041
“Provider of emergency medical services” defined
Status: in_force

“ Provider of emergency medical services ” means:

1. The operator of an ambulance or air ambulance; or

2. A fire-fighting agency which provides transportation for persons in need of emergency services and care to hospitals.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 642.030 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 642 / Section 642.030
Oaths of members; salary of members; per diem allowances and travel expenses of members and employees
Status: in_force

1. Before entering upon their duties, the members of the Board shall respectively take and subscribe to the oath required of other state officers. The Secretary of State is authorized to administer the oath, and each oath must be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State.

2. The members of the Board are entitled to receive: (a) A salary of not more than $150 per day, as fixed by the Board, while engaged in the business of the Board; and (b) A per diem allowance and travel expenses at a rate fixed by the Board, while engaged in the business of the Board. The rate must not exceed the rate provided for state officers and employees generally.

3. While engaged in the business of the Board, each employee of the Board is entitled to receive a per diem allowance and travel expenses at a rate fixed by the Board. The rate must not exceed the rate provided for state officers and employees generally.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.440 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.440
Real-time, stop sale system: Notification of pharmacies; duties of pharmacy; civil immunity; penalty
Status: in_force

1. After the Board has approved a real-time, stop sale system pursuant to NRS 639.430 and adopted regulations establishing the requirements for the use of the system pursuant to that section, the Board must notify each pharmacy in this State of the real-time, stop sale system that has been approved, the manner in which to establish the system in the pharmacy and the content of the regulations.

2. Once a pharmacy receives notification pursuant to subsection 1, the pharmacy shall obtain the real-time, stop sale system and consult the system in the manner prescribed before completing any sale or transfer of a product that is a precursor to methamphetamine, except when the purchaser has a valid prescription for such a product. The pharmacy shall obtain any information necessary from the person seeking the purchase or transfer of the product to receive notice from the real-time, stop sale system.

3. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, if a pharmacy receives an alert from the real-time, stop sale system that the sale or transfer of a product may violate NRS 453.355 or any other law which prohibits the sale or transfer of a product that is a precursor to methamphetamine, the pharmacy must not allow the sale or transfer to be completed. The Board shall provide by regulation for exceptions to allow for the completion of a sale or transfer: (a) Despite such an alert if the pharmacist or an employee of the pharmacy has a reasonable fear of imminent bodily harm. (b) If a pharmacy experiences a mechanical or electronic failure of the real-time, stop sale system.

4. A pharmacy that complies with the provisions of this section is not liable in any civil action for using the real-time, stop sale system or for any act or omission resulting from the use of the system which is not the result of the negligence, recklessness or deliberate misconduct of the pharmacy.

5. Failure of a person to use the real-time, stop sale system as required pursuant to this section is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 624.120 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 624 / Section 624.120
Seal
Status: in_force

The Board shall adopt a seal for its own use. The seal must have imprinted thereon the words “State Contractors' Board, State of Nevada.” The Executive Officer has the care and custody of the seal. A person shall not use, copy or reproduce the seal in any way not authorized by this chapter or the regulations of the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630A.420 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630A / Section 630A.420
Examination to determine fitness to practice homeopathic medicine; effect of failure to submit to examination
Status: in_force

1. If the Board or its investigative committee has reason to believe that the conduct of any homeopathic physician has raised a reasonable question as to his or her competence to practice medicine with reasonable skill and safety to patients, it may order the homeopathic physician to undergo: (a) A mental or physical examination; or (b) An examination of his or her competence to practice homeopathic medicine, by physicians or others designated by the Board to assist the Board in determining the fitness of the homeopathic physician to practice homeopathic medicine.

2. For the purposes of this section: (a) Every homeopathic physician who applies for a license or is licensed under this chapter shall be deemed to have given consent to submit to a mental or physical examination or an examination of his or her competence to practice homeopathic medicine when directed to do so in writing by the Board or an investigative committee of the Board. (b) The testimony or reports of the examining physicians are not privileged communications.

3. Except in extraordinary circumstances, as determined by the Board, the failure of a homeopathic physician licensed under this chapter to submit to an examination when directed as provided in this section constitutes an admission of the charges against the homeopathic physician.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 624.885 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 624 / Section 624.885
Limitations on certain lending and financial practices
Status: in_force

1. A contract for work concerning a residential photovoltaic system used to produce electricity is not enforceable against the owner of a single-family residence on which the work is being performed if the obtaining of a loan for all or a portion of the contract price is a condition precedent to the contract unless both of the following requirements are satisfied: (a) The owner of the single-family residence agrees to accept the loan or financing. (b) The owner of the single-family residence does not rescind the loan or financing transaction within the period prescribed for rescission pursuant to the Truth in Lending Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1601 et seq., or chapter 598 of NRS, if applicable.

2. Unless and until all applicable requirements of subsection 1 are satisfied, a contractor shall not: (a) Perform or deliver any work, labor, material or services; or (b) Represent in any manner that the contract is enforceable or that the owner of the single-family residence has any obligation under the contract.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 652.125 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 652 / Section 652.125
Regulations: Certification and licensure of laboratory directors and personnel; continuing education
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall adopt regulations for the certification and licensure of laboratory directors and laboratory personnel who perform technical duties other than the collection of blood.

2. The Division shall, as a prerequisite for the renewal of a certificate or license, require the laboratory director and any laboratory personnel certified by the Division pursuant to this chapter to comply with the requirements for continuing education adopted by the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 649.369 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 649 / Section 649.369
Collection of medical debt: Protections may not be waived
Status: in_force

The protections set forth in NRS 649.366 , 649.367 and 649.368 are for the benefit of medical debtors and cannot be waived.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 633.4336 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 633 / Section 633.4336
Expedited license by endorsement to practice as physician assistant for active member of Armed Forces, member's spouse, veteran or veteran's surviving spouse: Requirements; procedure for issuance; provisional license pending action on application
Status: in_force

1. The Board may issue a license by endorsement to practice as a physician assistant to an applicant who meets the requirements set forth in this section. An applicant may submit to the Board an application for such a license if the applicant: (a) Holds a corresponding valid and unrestricted license to practice as a physician assistant in the District of Columbia or any state or territory of the United States; and (b) Is an active member of, or the spouse of an active member of, the Armed Forces of the United States, a veteran or the surviving spouse of a veteran.

2. An applicant for a license by endorsement pursuant to this section must submit to the Board with his or her application: (a) Proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant: (1) Satisfies the requirements of subsection 1; (2) Has not been disciplined and is not currently under investigation by the corresponding regulatory authority of the District of Columbia or the state or territory in which the applicant holds a license to practice as a physician assistant; and (3) Has not been held civilly or criminally liable for malpractice in the District of Columbia or any state or territory of the United States; (b) A complete set of fingerprints and written permission authorizing the Board to forward the fingerprints in the manner provided in NRS 633.309 ; (c) An affidavit stating that the information contained in the application and any accompanying material is true and correct; (d) The application and initial license fee specified in this chapter; and (e) Any other information required by the Board.

3. Not later than 15 business days after receiving an application for a license by endorsement to practice as a physician assistant pursuant to this section, the Board shall provide written notice to the applicant of any additional information required by the Board to consider the application. Unless the Board denies the application for good cause, the Board shall approve the application and issue a license by endorsement to practice as a physician assistant to the applicant not later than: (a) Forty-five days after receiving all the additional information required by the Board to complete the application; or (b) Ten days after the Board receives a report on the applicant's background based on the submission of the applicant's fingerprints, whichever occurs later.

4. A license by endorsement to practice as a physician assistant may be issued at a meeting of the Board or between its meetings by the President and Executive Director of the Board. Such an action shall be deemed to be an action of the Board.

5. At any time before making a final decision on an application for a license by endorsement pursuant to this section, the Board may grant a provisional license authorizing an applicant to practice as a physician assistant in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board.

6. As used in this section, “ veteran ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 417.005 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 636.387 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 636 / Section 636.387
Requirements for prescriptions for and initial fitting of contact lenses
Status: in_force

1. The form for any prescription which is for a contact lens must set forth the expiration date of the prescription, the number of contact lenses approved for the patient and such other information as is necessary for the prescription to be filled properly. A prescription for spectacle lenses must not be construed to be approved for or converted to a prescription for contact lenses unless contact lenses are expressly approved in writing on the prescription by the prescribing optometrist.

2. The initial fitting of a contact lens must be performed by an ophthalmologist or optometrist licensed in this State.

3. As used in this section, “ initial fitting ” means measuring the health, integrity and refractive error of the eye to determine whether contact lenses are appropriate for the patient.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 631.115 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 631 / Section 631.115
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3 of NRS 631.317 , this chapter does not apply to: (a) A legally qualified physician or surgeon unless he or she practices dentistry as a specialty. (b) A dentist, dental hygienist, dental therapist or expanded function dental assistant of the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Public Health Service, Coast Guard or Department of Veterans Affairs 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 . (c) Any person permitted to practice any other healing art under this title who does so within the scope of that authority.

2. As used in this section, “ healing art ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 630.0122 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641B.100 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641B / Section 641B.100
Appointment by Governor; qualifications
Status: in_force

1. The Board of Examiners for Social Workers consists of five members appointed by the Governor.

2. Four members appointed to the Board must be licensed or eligible for licensure pursuant to this chapter, except the initial members who must be eligible for licensure.

3. One member appointed to the Board must be a representative of the general public. This member must not be: (a) Licensed or eligible for licensure pursuant to this chapter; or (b) The spouse or the parent or child, by blood, marriage or adoption, of a person who is licensed or eligible for licensure pursuant to this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630.318 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630 / Section 630.318
Examination of physician, physician assistant, practitioner of respiratory care or perfusionist to determine fitness to practice: Order; consent; testimony and reports not privileged; effect of failure to submit
Status: in_force

1. If the Board or any investigative committee of the Board has reason to believe that the conduct of any physician, physician assistant, practitioner of respiratory care or perfusionist has raised a reasonable question as to his or her competence to practice medicine, respiratory care or perfusion or practice as a physician assistant, as applicable, with reasonable skill and safety to patients, or if the Board has received a report pursuant to the provisions of NRS 630.3067 , 630.3068 or 690B.250 indicating that a judgment has been rendered or an award has been made against a physician, physician assistant, practitioner of respiratory care or perfusionist regarding an action or claim for malpractice or that such an action or claim against the physician, physician assistant, practitioner of respiratory care or perfusionist has been resolved by settlement, the Board or committee may order that the physician, physician assistant, practitioner of respiratory care or perfusionist undergo a mental or physical examination, an examination testing his or her competence to practice medicine, respiratory care or perfusion or practice as a physician assistant, as applicable, or any other examination designated by the Board to assist the Board or committee in determining the fitness of the physician, physician assistant, practitioner of respiratory care or perfusionist to practice medicine, respiratory care or perfusion or practice as a physician assistant, as applicable.

2. For the purposes of this section: (a) Every physician, physician assistant, practitioner of respiratory care or perfusionist who applies for a license or who is licensed under this chapter shall be deemed to have given consent to submit to a mental or physical examination or an examination testing his or her competence to practice medicine, respiratory care or perfusion or practice as a physician assistant, as applicable, when ordered to do so in writing by the Board or an investigative committee of the Board. (b) The testimony or reports of a person who conducts an examination of a physician, physician assistant, practitioner of respiratory care or perfusionist on behalf of the Board or an investigative committee of the Board pursuant to this section are not privileged communications.

3. Except in extraordinary circumstances, as determined by the Board, the failure of a physician, physician assistant, practitioner of respiratory care or perfusionist licensed under this chapter to submit to an examination when directed as provided in this section constitutes an admission of the charges against the physician, physician assistant, practitioner of respiratory care or perfusionist.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645.580 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645 / Section 645.580
Termination of association or employment of broker-salesperson or salesperson; duties of broker or owner-developer and broker-salesperson or salesperson; transfer of license or new license
Status: in_force

1. When any real estate broker-salesperson or salesperson terminates, for any reason, his or her association with the real estate broker with whom he or she was associated, or his or her employment with the owner-developer by whom he or she was employed, the real estate broker or owner-developer shall: (a) Deliver or mail by certified mail to the Division the real estate broker-salesperson's or salesperson's license, together with a written statement of the circumstances surrounding the termination of the association or the employment, within 10 days after the termination occurs. (b) At the time of delivering or mailing the license to the Division, address a communication to the last known residence address of the broker-salesperson or salesperson, advising him or her that the 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. A broker-salesperson or salesperson must, within 30 days after termination of that association, become associated with or employed by another broker or owner-developer or request that the license be placed on inactive status.

3. It is unlawful for any real estate salesperson to perform any of the acts contemplated by this chapter, either directly or indirectly, under authority of the license on or after the date of receipt of the license from the broker or owner-developer by the Division and until the license is transferred or reissued or a new license is issued.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 637.040 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 637 / Section 637.040
Election of officers; frequency of meetings; quorum; fiscal year
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall: (a) Elect a President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer from its membership; and (b) Meet at least once each year on a date determined by the Board.

2. A majority of the members of the Board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business of the Board.

3. The Board shall operate on the basis of a fiscal year commencing on July 1 and terminating on June 30.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 622A.130 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 622A / Section 622A.130
Uniformity of interpretation; chapter supplements other statutory provisions; resolution of conflicts; chapter does not prohibit procedures for prosecution of contested cases that are stricter or provide greater due process protections for licensees
Status: in_force

1. The provisions of this chapter must be interpreted so as to effectuate their general purpose to make uniform among the regulatory bodies that are subject to the provisions of this chapter the procedures used to prosecute contested cases and take administrative action against a person who violates any law or regulation governing occupational licensing.

2. To the extent possible, the provisions of this chapter are intended to supplement other statutory provisions governing administrative procedure, occupational licensing and regulatory bodies, and such other provisions must be given effect to the extent that those provisions do not conflict with the provisions of this chapter. If there is a conflict between such other provisions and the provisions of this chapter, the provisions of this chapter control.

3. The provisions of this chapter do not prohibit a regulatory body from adopting procedures used to prosecute contested cases that: (a) Impose stricter requirements on the regulatory body relating to such prosecution; or (b) Provide greater due process protections for licensees, so long as such procedures do not hinder the duty of the regulatory body to protect the public.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 644A.270 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 644A / Section 644A.270
Hearings and proceedings by or before less than entire Board
Status: in_force

1. Any investigation, inquiry, hearing or proceeding which the Board is empowered to hold or undertake may be held or undertaken by or before one or more members of the Board, and the finding or order of the member or members shall be deemed to be the finding or order of the Board when approved or confirmed by it.

2. No investigation, inquiry, hearing or proceeding shall be held or undertaken by only one member of the Board, or by less than the entire membership of the Board, without the previous written authorization of the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 623.182 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 623 / Section 623.182
Temporary certificate of registration to practice architecture: Application; conditions; limitations
Status: in_force

1. A person who is not registered to practice architecture in this State may hold himself or herself out as an architect for the purposes of presenting a proposal for professional services or his or her qualifications as an architect in this State if the person: (a) Is requested to do so by a client or a prospective client in this State; (b) Holds a certificate issued by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards; and (c) Has been issued a temporary certificate of registration.

2. Upon receiving from a client or prospective client a request that he or she present a proposal for professional services or his or her qualifications as an architect, a person who is not registered to practice architecture in this State shall immediately send written notification to the client or prospective client explaining that he or she is not registered as an architect in this State and is unable to ensure that the Board will issue to him or her a certificate of registration to practice architecture in this State.

3. To apply for a temporary certificate of registration, a person must submit to the Board: (a) An application, in such form and content as the Board may prescribe; (b) A copy of a letter from the client or prospective client requesting that the person present a proposal for professional services or his or her qualifications as an architect; (c) The fee for a temporary certificate of registration required by the Board pursuant to NRS 623.310 ; and (d) A copy of the written notification required pursuant to subsection 2.

4. The Board may issue a temporary certificate if at least one member of the Board approves the application for that certificate.

5. The Board shall not issue more than three temporary certificates of registration to the same person.

6. A temporary certificate of registration expires 90 days after it has been issued.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641C.100 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641C / Section 641C.100
“Practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders” defined
Status: in_force

“Practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders” means the application of counseling to reduce or eliminate the habitual use of alcohol or other drugs, other than any maintenance dosage of a narcotic or habit-forming drug administered pursuant to chapter 453 of NRS.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 636.286 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 636 / Section 636.286
Administration or prescription of certain pharmaceutical agents prohibited without certificate
Status: in_force

An optometrist shall not administer or prescribe a pharmaceutical agent other than a diagnostic pharmaceutical agent unless the optometrist has obtained a certificate pursuant to NRS 636.288 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 649.044 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 649 / Section 649.044
“Remote location” defined
Status: in_force

“ Remote location ” means a location separate from either the principal place of business or a branch office of a collection agency.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 633.324 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 633 / Section 633.324
Submission of certain information concerning claims for malpractice, complaints and disciplinary action involving applicant for license to practice osteopathic medicine
Status: in_force

1. In addition to the other requirements for licensure, an applicant for a license to practice osteopathic medicine shall submit to the Board information describing: (a) Any claims made against the applicant for malpractice, whether or not a civil action was filed concerning the claim; (b) Any complaints filed against the applicant with a licensing board of another state and any disciplinary action taken against the applicant by a licensing board of another state; and (c) Any complaints filed against the applicant with a hospital, clinic or medical facility or any disciplinary action taken against the applicant by a hospital, clinic or medical facility.

2. The Board shall not issue a license to the applicant until it has received all the information required by this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 638.1409 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 638 / Section 638.1409
Suspension of license for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of license
Status: in_force

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

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 to practice as a veterinarian, euthanasia technician or veterinary technician, 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 to practice as a veterinarian, euthanasia technician or veterinary technician that has been suspended by a district court pursuant to NRS 425.540 if 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 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 628.520 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 628 / Section 628.520
Conditions under which affixing name of partnership, corporation, limited-liability company or sole proprietorship to wording which indicates partnership, corporation, limited-liability company or sole proprietorship is composed of accountants or auditors or persons with certain expertise is unlawful
Status: in_force

A person shall not sign or affix the name of a partnership, corporation, limited-liability company or sole proprietorship with any wording indicating that it is a partnership, corporation, limited-liability company or sole proprietorship composed of accountants or auditors or persons having expert knowledge or special expertise in accounting or auditing, to any accounting or financial statement, or attest to any accounting or financial statement, unless the partnership, corporation, limited-liability company or sole proprietorship is:

1. Registered pursuant to NRS 628.335 and all of its offices in this State for the practice of public accounting are maintained and registered as required under NRS 628.370 ; or

2. Granted practice privileges pursuant to the provisions of NRS 628.315 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 654.187 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 654 / Section 654.187
Acting without license: Reporting requirements of Board
Status: in_force

Unless the Board determines that extenuating circumstances exist, the Board shall forward to the appropriate law enforcement agency any substantiated information submitted to the Board concerning a person who acts in the capacity of a nursing facility administrator or an administrator of a residential facility for groups without the appropriate license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 636.080 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 636 / Section 636.080
Election and term of President; appointment and compensation of Executive Director; vacancy in position of Executive Director
Status: in_force

1. At the first meeting of the Board held each fiscal year, the Board shall meet and organize by electing from its membership a President who shall hold office for 1 year and until the election and qualification of his or her successor.

2. The Board shall appoint an Executive Director who serves at the pleasure of the Board and is entitled to receive compensation as set by the Board. The Executive Director must not be a member of the Board. If a vacancy occurs in the position of Executive Director, the Board may appoint one of its members to perform the duties of the Executive Director until the position is filled. A member of the Board who is appointed to perform the duties of the Executive Director is not entitled to receive any compensation for performing those duties.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 644A.625 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 644A / Section 644A.625
Supervision by licensed person; display of sign required when applicable licensee or registrant is not physically present
Status: in_force

1. A cosmetological establishment must, at all times, be under the immediate supervision of a person who is licensed in the branch of cosmetology or a combination of branches of cosmetology of any service relating to the practice of cosmetology provided at the cosmetological establishment at the time the service is provided.

2. If the operator of a cosmetological establishment leases space to a licensed or registered, as applicable, nail technologist, electrologist, esthetician, advanced esthetician, hair designer, shampoo technologist, hair braider or cosmetologist pursuant to NRS 644A.615 , the lessee must provide supervision for that branch of cosmetology in the manner required by subsection 1.

3. If a cosmetological establishment is open to the public at any time during which no licensed or registered, as applicable, nail technologist, electrologist, esthetician, advanced esthetician, hair designer, shampoo technologist, hair braider or cosmetologist is physically present in the establishment, the cosmetological establishment must display conspicuously a sign indicating that no cosmetological services are being offered at that time.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.105 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 634 / Section 634.105
Practice by qualified applicant for license waiting to take examination
Status: in_force

An applicant for a license to practice chiropractic who has the qualifications prescribed in NRS 634.090 may, while waiting to take the Board's examination but for no longer than 90 days, perform chiropractic, including, without limitation, chiropractic adjustment or manipulation, under the direct supervision of a chiropractic physician who is professionally and legally responsible for the applicant's performance.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 622.040 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 622 / Section 622.040
“Licensee” defined
Status: in_force

“ Licensee ” means a person who holds any license, certificate, registration, permit or similar type of authorization issued by a regulatory body.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630A.490 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630A / Section 630A.490
Service of process
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in chapter 622A of NRS :

1. Service of process made under this chapter must be either personal or by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested, addressed to the homeopathic physician, advanced practitioner of homeopathy or homeopathic assistant at his or her last known address. If personal service cannot be made and if notice by mail is returned undelivered, the Secretary-Treasurer of the Board shall cause notice to be published once a week for 4 consecutive weeks in a newspaper published in the county of the last known address of the homeopathic physician, advanced practitioner of homeopathy or homeopathic assistant or, if no newspaper is published in that county, then in a newspaper widely distributed in that county.

2. Proof of service of process or publication of notice made under this chapter must be filed with the Board and recorded in the minutes of the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 629.095 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 629 / Section 629.095
Commissioner of Insurance required to develop standardized form for use by insurers and other entities to obtain information related to credentials of certain providers of health care
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the Commissioner of Insurance shall develop, prescribe for use and make available a single, standardized form for use by insurers, carriers, societies, corporations, health maintenance organizations, managed care organizations, hospitals, medical facilities and other facilities that provide health care in obtaining any information related to the credentials of a provider of health care.

2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not prohibit the Commissioner of Insurance from developing, prescribing for use and making available: (a) Appropriate variations of the form described in that subsection for use in different geographical regions of this State. (b) Addenda or supplements to the form described in that subsection to address, until such time as a new form may be developed, prescribed for use and made available, any requirements newly imposed by the Federal Government, the State or one of its agencies, or a body that accredits hospitals, medical facilities or health care plans.

3. With respect to the form described in subsection 1, the Commissioner of Insurance shall: (a) Hold public hearings to seek input regarding the development of the form; (b) Develop the form in consideration of the input received pursuant to paragraph (a); (c) Ensure that the form is developed in such a manner as to accommodate and reflect the different types of credentials applicable to different classes of providers of health care; (d) Ensure that the form is developed in such a manner as to reflect standards of accreditation adopted by national organizations which accredit hospitals, medical facilities and health care plans; and (e) Ensure that the form is developed to be used efficiently and is developed to be neither unduly long nor unduly voluminous.

4. As used in this section: (a) “Carrier” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 689C.025 . (b) “ Corporation ” means a corporation operating pursuant to the provisions of chapter 695B of NRS . (c) “Health maintenance organization” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 695C.030 . (d) “ Insurer ” means: (1) An insurer that issues policies of individual health insurance in accordance with chapter 689A of NRS ; and (2) An insurer that issues policies of group health insurance in accordance with chapter 689B of NRS . (e) “Managed care organization” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 695G.050 . (f) “ Provider of health care ” means a provider of health care who is licensed pursuant to chapter 630, 631, 632 or 633 of NRS. (g) “Society” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 695A.044 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645.050 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645 / Section 645.050
Real Estate Commission: Creation; number and appointment of members; powers and duties; regulations; service of process
Status: in_force

1. The Real Estate Commission is hereby created. The Commission consists of five members appointed by the Governor.

2. The Commission shall act in an advisory capacity to the Real Estate Division, adopt regulations and conduct hearings as provided in this chapter. The Commission shall adopt regulations establishing standards for the operation of licensees' offices and for their business conduct and ethics.

3. The Commission may by regulation delegate any authority conferred upon it by this chapter to the Administrator to be exercised pursuant to the regulations of the Commission.

4. Service of process and other communications upon the Commission may be made at the principal office of the Real Estate Division.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 656.145 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 656 / Section 656.145
Court reporters: Unlawful to practice without certificate
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any natural person to practice court reporting or to advertise or use any identifying term that may indicate to the public that the natural person is entitled to practice as a court reporter unless the natural person holds a certificate of registration as a certified court reporter issued by the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 631.051 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 631 / Section 631.051
“Distant site” defined
Status: in_force

“ Distant site ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 629.515 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645F.293 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645F / Section 645F.293
Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008: Adoption of regulations to carry out provisions
Status: in_force

1. The Commissioner shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of the federal Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008 1 .

2. The regulations must include, without limitation: (a) A method by which to allow for reporting regularly violations of the relevant provisions of chapter 645B of NRS , enforcement actions and other relevant information to the Registry; and (b) A process whereby a person may challenge information reported to the Registry by the Commissioner.

3. The regulations must not require a mortgage loan originator, mortgage company or mortgage servicer or an employee of a mortgage company or mortgage servicer to register with the Registry if the mortgage loan originator, mortgage company, mortgage servicer or employee is exempt from registration pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 645F.267 .

1 12 U.S.C.A. §§ 5101 to 5116
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 623A.060 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 623A / Section 623A.060
“Practice of landscape architecture” defined
Status: in_force

“ Practice of landscape architecture ” means to provide or hold professional services out to the public, including, without limitation, services for consultation, investigation, reconnaissance, research, planning, design, preparation of drawings and specifications, and supervision, if the dominant purpose of the services is for the:

1. Preservation, enhancement or determination of proper land uses, natural land features, ground cover and planting, naturalistic and esthetic values, natural drainage, and the settings and approaches to buildings, structures, facilities and other improvements; and

2. Consideration and determination of issues of the land relating to erosion, wear and tear, lighting characteristics, and design of landscape irrigation, lighting and grading.

The term includes the location and arrangement of such tangible objects, structures and features as are incidental and necessary to that dominant purpose, but does not include the design of structures or facilities with separate and self-contained purposes for habitation or industry whose design is normally included in the practice of architecture or professional engineering.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630A.450 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630A / Section 630A.450
Stay by court of order of summary suspension prohibited
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS , if the Board issues an order summarily suspending the license of a homeopathic physician pending proceedings for disciplinary action, including, without limitation, a summary suspension pursuant to NRS 233B.127 , the court shall not stay that order.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 644A.450 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 644A / Section 644A.450
Application required for examination, license or certificate of registration; fee to obtain forms; contents; certification
Status: in_force

1. An application for admission to examination or for a license in any branch of cosmetology, or for a certificate of registration as a shampoo technologist, esthetician's apprentice, cosmetologist's apprentice, hair designer's apprentice or nail technologist's apprentice must be made in writing on forms furnished by the Board and must be submitted within the period designated by the Board. The Board shall charge a nonrefundable fee of $15 for furnishing the forms.

2. An application must contain proof of the qualifications of the applicant for examination, licensure or registration. The applicant must certify that all the information contained in the application is truthful and accurate.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 656A.510 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 656A / Section 656A.510
Authorized disciplinary action; regulations
Status: in_force

1. If an interpreter or realtime captioning provider has committed any act set forth in NRS 656A.500 , the Division may: (a) Suspend or revoke the registration of the interpreter or realtime captioning provider; (b) Refuse to renew the registration of the interpreter or realtime captioning provider; (c) Impose upon the interpreter or realtime captioning provider a fine of not more than $5,000 for each violation of this chapter; (d) Require the interpreter or realtime captioning provider to pay restitution; or (e) Take such other disciplinary action as the Division deems appropriate.

2. The Division may adopt regulations setting forth a schedule of fines for the purposes of paragraph (c) of subsection 1.

3. The Division shall adopt regulations setting forth a schedule of penalties for engaging in unprofessional conduct. The schedule of penalties must not exceed the penalties set forth in this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.001 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.001
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 639.0015 to 639.016 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 628.570 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 628 / Section 628.570
Order to cease and desist; injunctive relief; issuance without bond
Status: in_force

Whenever in the judgment of the Board any person has engaged, or is about to engage, in any acts or practices which constitute, or will constitute, a violation of NRS 628.435 or 628.450 to 628.550 , inclusive, the Board may issue and serve on the person an order to cease and desist or make application to an appropriate court for an order enjoining the acts or practices, and upon a showing by the Board that the person has engaged, or is about to engage, in any of those acts or practices, an injunction, restraining order or such order as may be appropriate must be granted by the court without a bond.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645G.300 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645G / Section 645G.300
Client’s money and property: Fiduciary duty of licensee
Status: in_force

1. Each licensee is a fiduciary of all money, property, other considerations and instruments received by the licensee from the client.

2. Each licensee shall invest money related to a tax-deferred exchange of property in investments which meet the reasonable standards that are applicable to persons acting as fiduciaries in this State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 637B.255 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 637B / Section 637B.255
Suspension of license for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of license
Status: in_force

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

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 to engage in the practice of audiology, speech-language pathology or fitting and dispensing hearing aids, 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 to engage in the practice of audiology, speech-language pathology or fitting and dispensing hearing aids 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 any fees imposed by the Board pursuant to NRS 637B.175 for the reinstatement of a license.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645F.060 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645F / Section 645F.060
“Mortgage company” defined
Status: in_force

“Mortgage company” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 645B.0127 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 640C.100 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 640C / Section 640C.100
Applicability of chapter; preemption of certain local regulation; exception
Status: in_force

1. The provisions of this chapter do not apply to: (a) A person licensed pursuant to chapter 630, 630A, 631, 632, 633, 634, 634A, 634B, 635, 640, 640A or 640B of NRS if the massage therapy, reflexology or structural integration is performed in the course of the practice for which the person is licensed. (b) A person licensed as a barber or apprentice pursuant to chapter 643 of NRS if the person is massaging, cleansing or stimulating the scalp, face, neck or skin within the permissible scope of practice for a barber or apprentice pursuant to that chapter. (c) A person licensed or registered as an advanced esthetician, esthetician, esthetician's apprentice, hair designer, hair designer's apprentice, hair braider, shampoo technologist, cosmetologist or cosmetologist's apprentice pursuant to chapter 644A of NRS if the person is massaging, cleansing or stimulating the scalp, face, neck or skin within the permissible scope of practice for an advanced esthetician, esthetician, esthetician's apprentice, hair designer, hair designer's apprentice, hair braider, shampoo technologist, cosmetologist or cosmetologist's apprentice pursuant to that chapter. (d) A person licensed or registered as a nail technologist or nail technologist's apprentice pursuant to chapter 644A of NRS if the person is massaging, cleansing or stimulating the hands, forearms, feet or lower legs within the permissible scope of practice for a nail technologist or nail technologist's apprentice. (e) A person who is an employee of an athletic department of any high school, college or university in this State and who, within the scope of that employment, practices massage therapy, reflexology or structural integration on athletes. (f) Students enrolled in a school of massage therapy, reflexology or structural integration recognized by the Board. (g) A person who practices massage therapy, reflexology or structural integration solely on members of his or her immediate family. (h) A person who performs any activity in a licensed brothel.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3 and NRS 640C.330 , the provisions of this chapter preempt the licensure and regulation of a massage therapist, reflexologist or structural integration practitioner by a county, city or town, including, without limitation, conducting a criminal background investigation and examination of a massage therapist, reflexologist or structural integration practitioner or applicant for a license to practice massage therapy, reflexology or structural integration.

3. The provisions of this chapter do not prohibit a county, city or town from requiring a massage therapist, reflexologist or structural integration practitioner to obtain a license or permit to transact business within the jurisdiction of the county, city or town, if the license or permit is required of other persons, regardless of occupation or profession, who transact business within the jurisdiction of the county, city or town.

4. As used in this section, “ immediate family ” means persons who are related by blood, adoption or marriage, within the second degree of consanguinity or affinity.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641.024 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641 / Section 641.024
“Malpractice” defined
Status: in_force

“Malpractice” means failure on the part of a psychologist to exercise the degree of care, diligence and skill ordinarily exercised by psychologists in good standing in the community.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634B.080 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 634B / Section 634B.080
Applicability of chapter: Conditions under which person authorized to practice naprapathy without license or hold self out as doctor of naprapathy; registration required for teacher, advisor or supervisor in certain education programs
Status: in_force

1. A person who is enrolled in a program of education in naprapathy that is approved by the Division pursuant to the regulations adopted pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 634B.120 and who is not licensed to practice naprapathy may engage in the practice of naprapathy while under the supervision of a licensed naprapath.

2. A person who is not licensed to practice naprapathy may practice naprapathy in this State for not more than 1 month in a calendar year as part of his or her duties as a teacher, advisor or supervisor in a program of education in naprapathy or a program of continuing education for naprapaths if the person registers with the Division as a teacher, advisor or supervisor.

3. A person who has graduated from a program of education in naprapathy that is approved by the Division pursuant to the regulations adopted pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 634B.120 may hold himself or herself out as a doctor of naprapathy and use the letters “D.N.” following his or her name, regardless of whether he or she is licensed pursuant to this chapter. Such a person who is not licensed pursuant to this chapter shall not identify himself or herself as a naprapath or otherwise hold himself or herself out as licensed or qualified to engage in the practice of naprapathy in this State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645.170 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645 / Section 645.170
Real Estate Division: Principal and branch offices
Status: in_force

1. The Director shall designate the location of the principal office of the Real Estate Division. The Administrator shall conduct business primarily in the principal office of the Real Estate Division.

2. If the principal office of the Real Estate Division is located in: (a) The southern district of Nevada, the Real Estate Division shall establish at least one branch office in the northern district of Nevada. (b) The northern district of Nevada, the Real Estate Division shall establish at least one branch office in the southern district of Nevada.

3. The Real Estate Division may designate other convenient places within the State for the establishment of branch offices.

4. As used in this section: (a) “Northern district of Nevada” means that portion of the State lying within the boundaries of Carson City and the counties of Churchill, Douglas, Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander, Lyon, Mineral, Pershing, Storey, Washoe and White Pine. (b) “Southern district of Nevada” means that portion of the State lying within the boundaries of the counties of Clark, Esmeralda, Lincoln and Nye.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 628.260 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 628 / Section 628.260
Examination: Passage of sections; credit; regulations
Status: in_force

1. The Board may by regulation prescribe the terms and conditions under which a candidate: (a) Must pass all sections of the examination prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 628.190 to qualify for a certificate. (b) Who, at any given examination, passes at least one section, but not all sections, may receive conditional credit for each section passed, and need not sit for reexamination in those sections. The Board may by regulation provide a limit on the time in which each candidate must pass all sections of the examination or lose any credit received.

2. The Board may give credit to a candidate who has passed all or part of the examination in another state or other jurisdiction of the United States if the Board determines by regulation that the standards under which credit is granted for the examination are as high as the standards established for the examination required by this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641B.210 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641B / Section 641B.210
Associate in social work: Restriction on issuance of new licenses; conditions for renewal of license; supervision of another social worker; promotion
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall not grant a license to engage in social work as an associate in social work to any person on or after June 19, 1995.

2. The Board shall renew the license of any person who was granted a license to engage in social work as an associate in social work if the person complies with the provisions of NRS 641B.280 .

3. A person who is granted a license to engage in social work as an associate in social work may supervise another person engaged in the practice of social work.

4. The provisions of this section do not prohibit a social worker, supervisor of social work or administrator of social work who is employed by a public employer on July 1, 1988, and who is granted a license to engage in social work as an associate in social work, from being promoted to any position for which he or she would qualify but for the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 636.0212 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 636 / Section 636.0212
“Optometry practice” and “optometric practice” defined
Status: in_force

“ Optometry practice ” or “ optometric practice ” means a business through which one or more optometrists practice optometry.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645F.150 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645F / Section 645F.150
Commissioner: Qualifications; restrictions on other employment or offices
Status: in_force

The Commissioner:

1. Must be a person who has had practical experience in the financial services industry or the business of making loans secured by an interest in real property.

2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 284.143 , shall devote his or her entire time and attention to the business of his or her office and shall not pursue any other business or occupation or hold any other office of profit.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 649.115 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 649 / Section 649.115
Form of bond; matters covered by bond; statute of limitations for bringing action on bond
Status: in_force

1. The bond must be in a form approved by the Division of Financial Institutions of the Department of Business and Industry and conditioned that the applicant conduct his or her business in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.

2. The bond must cover all matters placed with the licensee during the term of the license so applied for, or a renewal thereof.

3. No action may be brought upon any bond after the expiration of 2 years from the revocation or expiration of the license.

4. After the expiration of the period of 2 years, all liability of the surety or sureties upon the bond ceases if no action is commenced upon the bond before the expiration of the period.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645A.036 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645A / Section 645A.036
Place of business: Maintenance by escrow agency; specification in application; designation on license; effect
Status: in_force

1. Every escrow agency shall maintain a definite place of business, which must be a room or rooms used for the transaction of escrows, or such business and any allied businesses, and which must serve as the office for the transaction of business pursuant to the authority granted in the license.

2. The place of business must be specified in the application for the license and so designated on the license.

3. A license does not authorize the licensee to transact business from any office other than that designated in the license.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 642.0693 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 642 / Section 642.0693
Fee for providing materials
Status: in_force

The Board may charge a fee for providing materials relating to the provisions of this chapter or chapter 451 or 452 of NRS which are requested by persons who have been issued permits, licenses and certificates pursuant to this chapter or chapter 451 or 452 of NRS or by members of the general public. The fee may not exceed the cost incurred by the Board to provide those materials.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630A.530 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630A / Section 630A.530
Removal of limitation on or suspension or reinstatement of license or certificate
Status: in_force

1. Any person: (a) Whose practice of homeopathic medicine has been limited; or (b) Whose license to practice homeopathic medicine or certificate to practice as an advanced practitioner of homeopathy or as a homeopathic assistant has been: (1) Suspended until further order; or (2) Revoked, may apply to the Board for removal of the limitation or suspension or may apply to the Board pursuant to the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS for reinstatement of the revoked license or certificate.

2. In hearing the application, the Board or a committee of members of the Board: (a) May require the applicant to submit to a mental or physical examination or an examination of his or her competence to practice homeopathic medicine or to practice as an advanced practitioner of homeopathy or as a homeopathic assistant, as applicable, by physicians or other persons whom it designates and submit such other evidence of changed conditions and of fitness as it deems proper. (b) Shall determine whether under all the circumstances the time of the application is reasonable. (c) May deny the application or modify or rescind its order as it deems the evidence and the public safety warrants.

3. The applicant has the burden of proving by clear and convincing evidence that the requirements for reinstatement of the license or certificate or removal of the limitation or suspension have been met.

4. The Board shall not reinstate a license or certificate unless it is satisfied that the applicant has complied with all of the terms and conditions set forth in the final order of the Board and that the applicant is capable of practicing homeopathic medicine or practicing as an advanced practitioner of homeopathy or as a homeopathic assistant, as applicable, with reasonable skill and safety to patients.

5. In addition to any other requirements set forth in chapter 622A of NRS , to reinstate a license or certificate that has been revoked by the Board, a person must apply for a license or certificate and take an examination as though the person had never been licensed or certified under this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 640C.060 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 640C / Section 640C.060
“Massage therapy” defined
Status: in_force

1. “ Massage therapy ” means the application of a system of pressure to the muscular structure and soft tissues of the human body for therapeutic purposes, including, without limitation: (a) Effleurage; (b) Petrissage; (c) Tapotement; (d) Compressions; (e) Vibration; (f) Friction; and (g) Movements applied manually with or without superficial heat, cold, water or lubricants for the purpose of maintaining good health and establishing and maintaining good physical condition.

2. The term does not include: (a) Diagnosis, adjustment, mobilization or manipulation of any articulations of the body or spine; or (b) The demonstration of a product on a person that applies a system of pressure to the muscular structure and soft tissues of the human body, provided that the demonstration is not longer than 2 minutes.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 656.040 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 656 / Section 656.040
Creation
Status: in_force

The Certified Court Reporters' Board of Nevada, consisting of five members, is hereby created.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 648.157 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 648 / Section 648.157
Suspension of license of private investigator who obtains or seeks access to certain information from Department of Motor Vehicles for improper purpose; additional disciplinary action authorized
Status: in_force

1. A private investigator licensed pursuant to this chapter shall not obtain or seek access to information from the Department of Motor Vehicles pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 481.063 for any purpose other than a purpose that is directly related to the investigation of an insurance claim.

2. If the Board finds that a violation of this section has occurred, the Board shall, in addition to any other disciplinary action it deems appropriate, suspend the license of the private investigator.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 648.156 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 648 / Section 648.156
Grounds for revocation of registration
Status: in_force

The Board may revoke the registration of a registered employee if the Board finds, after a hearing conducted pursuant to NRS 648.166 and 648.170 , that the registered employee:

1. Failed to disclose any fact or misstated or otherwise misled the Board with respect to any fact contained in any application for the issuance or renewal of a registration submitted to the Board by the registered employee;

2. On or after the date on which the Board issues a registration to the registered employee, the registered employee commits or attempts or conspires to commit any act prohibited by this chapter or any regulation adopted or order issued pursuant thereto; or

3. On or after the date on which the Board issues a registration to the registered employee, the registered employee is convicted of, or enters a plea of nolo contendere to, a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude or the illegal use or possession of a dangerous weapon.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645A.221 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645A / Section 645A.221
Contracts for escrow transaction voidable for certain violations; administrative fines
Status: in_force

If a person, or any general partner, director, officer, agent or employee of a person, violates the provisions of NRS 645A.015 or 645A.220 :

1. Any contracts entered into by that person for the escrow transaction are voidable by the other party to the contract; and

2. In addition to any other remedy or penalty, the Commissioner may impose an administrative fine of not more than $50,000.