Nev. Rev. Stat. § 632.280 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 632 / Section 632.280
Issuance of license; admission without examination
Status: in_force

The Board shall grant a license to practice as a practical nurse in this State to each applicant who has the preliminary qualifications set forth in NRS 632.270 and who:

1. Passes the practical nurses examination, which examination must be given by the Board not less than once each calendar year; or

2. Holds a license as a practical nurse under the laws of another 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. § 645B.0138 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645B / Section 645B.0138
Courses of continuing education; regulations
Status: in_force

1. A course of continuing education that is required pursuant to this chapter must meet the requirements set forth by the Commissioner by regulation.

2. The Commissioner shall adopt regulations: (a) Relating to the requirements for courses of continuing education, including, without limitation, regulations relating to the providers and instructors of such courses, records kept for such courses, approval and revocation of approval of such courses, monitoring of such courses and disciplinary action taken regarding such courses. (b) Allowing for the participation of representatives of the mortgage lending industry pertaining to the creation of regulations regarding such courses. (c) Ensuring compliance with the requirements for registration with the Registry and any other applicable federal law.

3. The regulations adopted by the Commissioner pursuant to subsection 2 must not require a mortgage loan originator or mortgage company or an employee of a mortgage company who, pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 645F.267 , is not required to register or renew with the Registry and who has not voluntarily registered or renewed with the Registry to complete any continuing education relating to residential mortgage loans.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 643.1715 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 643 / Section 643.1715
Assignment or transfer of license prohibited
Status: in_force

A license to operate a barbershop may not be:

1. Assigned from one person to any other person; or

2. Transferred from one location to another.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 629.550 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 629 / Section 629.550
Duty to place patient who communicates certain threats on mental health crisis hold or petition court to order such hold or to make reasonable effort to timely communicate threats to certain persons; civil or criminal liability or disciplinary action
Status: in_force

1. If a patient communicates to a mental health professional an explicit threat of imminent serious physical harm or death to a clearly identified or identifiable person and, in the judgment of the mental health professional, the patient has the intent and ability to carry out the threat, the mental health professional shall place the patient on a mental health crisis hold pursuant to NRS 433A.160 , petition for a court to order the placement of the patient on a mental health crisis hold pursuant to NRS 433A.155 or make a reasonable effort to communicate the threat in a timely manner to: (a) The person who is the subject of the threat; (b) The law enforcement agency with the closest physical location to the residence of the person; and (c) If the person is a minor, the parent or guardian of the person.

2. A mental health professional shall be deemed to have made a reasonable effort to communicate a threat pursuant to subsection 1 if: (a) The mental health professional actually communicates the threat in a timely manner; or (b) The mental health professional makes a good faith attempt to communicate the threat in a timely manner and the failure to actually communicate the threat in a timely manner does not result from the negligence or recklessness of the mental health professional.

3. A mental health professional who exercises reasonable care in determining that he or she: (a) Has a duty to take an action described in subsection 1 is not subject to civil or criminal liability or disciplinary action by a professional licensing board for disclosing confidential or privileged information. (b) Does not have a duty to take an action described in subsection 1 is not subject to civil or criminal liability or disciplinary action by a professional licensing board for any damages caused by the actions of a patient.

4. The provisions of this section do not: (a) Limit or affect the duty of the mental health professional to report child abuse or neglect pursuant to NRS 432B.220 or the commercial sexual exploitation of a child pursuant to NRS 432C.110 ; or (b) Modify any duty of a mental health professional to take precautions to prevent harm by a patient: (1) Who is in the custody of a hospital or other facility where the mental health professional is employed; or (2) Who is being discharged from such a facility.

5. As used in this section, “ mental health professional ” includes: (a) A physician or psychiatrist licensed to practice medicine in this State pursuant to chapter 630 or 633 of NRS; (b) A psychologist who is licensed to practice psychology pursuant to chapter 641 of NRS or authorized to practice psychology in this State pursuant to the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact enacted in NRS 641.227 ; (c) A social worker who: (1) Holds a master's degree in social work; (2) Is licensed as a clinical social worker pursuant to chapter 641B of NRS ; and (3) Is employed by the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services; (d) A registered nurse who: (1) Is licensed to practice professional nursing pursuant to chapter 632 of NRS; and (2) Holds a master's degree in psychiatric nursing or a related field; (e) A marriage and family therapist licensed pursuant to chapter 641A of NRS ; (f) A clinical professional counselor licensed pursuant to chapter 641A of NRS ; and (g) A person who is working in this State within the scope of his or her employment by the Federal Government, including, without limitation, employment with the Department of Veterans Affairs, the military or the Indian Health Service, and is: (1) Licensed or certified as a physician, psychologist, marriage and family therapist, clinical professional counselor, alcohol and drug counselor or clinical alcohol and drug counselor in another state; (2) Licensed as a social worker in another state and holds a master's degree in social work; or (3) Licensed to practice professional nursing in another state and holds a master's degree in psychiatric nursing or a related field.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 640A.180 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 640A / Section 640A.180
Expiration, renewal and reinstatement of license; placement of license on inactive status; regulations
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall adopt regulations prescribing the period for which a license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter is valid. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 640A.170 and 640A.172 , the period must be not less than 1 year.

2. The Board may adopt regulations prescribing the manner in which a license issued pursuant to this chapter must be renewed, which may include requirements for continuing education. Such requirements for continuing education may require a licensee to take and pass the examination approved by the Board pursuant to NRS 640A.150 at intervals set by the Board.

3. The Board may adopt regulations providing for the late renewal of a license and the reinstatement of an expired license, except that the Board may not renew or reinstate a license if 5 years have passed since its expiration.

4. The Board may, at the request of a person licensed pursuant to this chapter, place the license on inactive status if the person: (a) Does not practice occupational therapy, or represent that the person is authorized to practice occupational therapy, in this State; and (b) Satisfies any requirements for continuing education established by the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641B.360 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641B / Section 641B.360
Duty of clinical social worker who diagnoses client as having opioid use disorder to counsel and provide certain information to client and to refer client for medication-assisted treatment upon request
Status: in_force

1. Upon diagnosing a client as having an opioid use disorder, a clinical social worker shall counsel and provide information to the client concerning evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorders, including, without limitation, medication-assisted treatment.

2. If the client requests medication-assisted treatment, the clinical social worker shall refer the client to a physician, osteopathic physician, physician assistant licensed pursuant to chapter 630 or 633 of NRS , advanced practice registered nurse or pharmacist who is authorized under federal and state law to prescribe an appropriate medication.

3. As used in this section, “ medication-assisted treatment ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 639.28079 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 631.310 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 631 / Section 631.310
Dental hygienists: Places of practice; limitations on performance and provision of services
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 631.271 and 631.287 , the holder of a license or renewal certificate to practice dental hygiene may practice dental hygiene in this State in the following places: (a) In the office of any licensed dentist. (b) In a clinic or in clinics in the public schools of this State as an employee of the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services. (c) In a clinic or in clinics in a state institution as an employee of the institution. (d) In a clinic established by a hospital approved by the Board as an employee of the hospital where service is rendered only to patients of the hospital, and upon the authorization of a member of the dental staff. (e) In an accredited school of dental hygiene. (f) In other places if specified in a regulation adopted by the Board.

2. A dental hygienist may perform only the services which are authorized by a dentist licensed in the State of Nevada, unless otherwise provided in a regulation adopted by the Board.

3. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 631.287 or specifically authorized by a regulation adopted by the Board, a dental hygienist shall not provide services to a person unless that person is a patient of the dentist who authorized the performance of those services.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645.070 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645 / Section 645.070
Real Estate Commission: Oaths of members
Status: in_force

Each member of the Commission shall, before entering upon the duties of his or her office:

1. Take the constitutional oath of office; and

2. In addition, make oath that the member is legally qualified under the provisions of this chapter to serve as a member of the Commission.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 629.440 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 629 / Section 629.440
“Voluntary health care service” defined
Status: in_force

“ Voluntary health care service ” means professional health care service that is provided to a patient by a provider of health care:

1. Without charge to the patient or to a third party on behalf of the patient; and

2. In association with a sponsoring organization.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 644A.725 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 644A / Section 644A.725
Board required to take action to enable schools to receive federal financial assistance
Status: in_force

The Board shall take such action as it determines is reasonable to enable schools of cosmetology to receive money from the Federal Government for student financial assistance to the greatest extent practicable under federal law.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 629.260 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 629 / Section 629.260
Assisted reproduction: Written agreement required for provision of reproductive material to patient by health care facility; civil penalty and certain notification for violation
Status: in_force

1. A health care facility shall not provide a patient with human reproductive material for assisted reproduction except in accordance with any written agreement entered into between: (a) The health care facility and the patient; and (b) The health care facility and the donor.

2. A health care facility that violates the provisions of this section is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for each violation. This penalty must be recovered in a civil action, brought in the name of the State of Nevada by the Attorney General. In such an action, the Attorney General may recover reasonable attorney's fees and costs. If a civil penalty is imposed against a health care facility for violating the provisions of this section, the Attorney General shall, within 30 days after the imposition of the civil penalty, notify: (a) The Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services, if the violation was committed by a medical facility or medical laboratory. (b) The occupational licensing board responsible for licensing the provider of health care who oversees an unlicensed health care facility, if the violation was committed by a health care facility that is not a medical facility or medical laboratory.

3. As used in this section: (a) “ Assisted reproduction ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 126.510 . (b) “ Health care facility ” means a medical facility, sperm bank, laboratory, clinic or office of a provider of health care that provides services relating to assisted reproduction. (c) “ Human reproductive material ” means a gamete or human organism at any stage of development from fertilized ovum to embryo. (d) “ Medical facility ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 449.0151 . (e) “ Medical laboratory ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 652.060 . (f) “ Provider of health care ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 200.975 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 644A.375 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 644A / Section 644A.375
Qualifications for examination; fee
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall admit to examination for a certificate of registration as a shampoo technologist, any person who has applied to the Board in proper form and paid the fee, and who: (a) Is not less than 16 years of age. (b) Is of good moral character. (c) Has successfully completed the 10th grade in school or its equivalent. (d) Satisfies at least one of the following: (1) Training of at least 50 hours in a licensed school of cosmetology as a student of the occupation of a cosmetologist or hair designer; (2) Training of at least 50 hours in a licensed school of cosmetology in a curriculum prescribed by the Board by regulation; or (3) Training of at least 50 hours which is administered online by the Board in a curriculum prescribed by the Board by regulation.

2. The Board may charge a fee of not more than $50 to administer the training described in subparagraph (3) of paragraph (d) of subsection 1.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 649.045 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 649 / Section 649.045
Legislative finding and declaration
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and declares that:

1. There exists in this State a need for more stringent regulatory control over collection agencies to ensure that they are composed only of responsible and well qualified personnel.

2. It is the purpose of this chapter to: (a) Bring licensed collection agencies and their personnel under more stringent public supervision; (b) Establish a system of regulation to ensure that persons using the services of a collection agency are properly represented; and (c) Discourage improper and abusive collection methods.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 636.155 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 636 / Section 636.155
Proof of applicant's qualifications
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in NRS 636.206 and 636.207 , an applicant must file with the Executive Director satisfactory proof that the applicant:

1. Is at least 21 years of age;

2. Has graduated from a school of optometry accredited or approved by the Board pursuant to NRS 636.135 ;

3. Has passed each part of the comprehensive national optometry examination administered by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry or its successor;

4. Has passed each examination identified, administered or approved by the Nevada State Board of Optometry pursuant to NRS 636.150 ; and

5. Has not been disciplined for harming a patient as a licensed optometrist in another state.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 625.193 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 625 / Section 625.193
Examination for licensure as professional engineer: Scope; waiver; administration
Status: in_force

1. The examination for licensure as a professional engineer must consist of: (a) An examination on the fundamentals of engineering that must cover the subject matter of a general education or training in engineering. If the applicant for licensure as a professional engineer has graduated from an engineering curriculum that is approved by the Board and has 15 years or more of experience in engineering, the examination on the fundamentals of engineering may be waived by the Board. (b) An examination on the principles and practices of engineering that must cover the discipline of engineering in which the applicant is applying for licensure.

2. An applicant for licensure as a professional engineer must pass the examination on the fundamentals of engineering or receive a waiver of that requirement before the applicant may take the examination on the principles and practices of engineering.

3. When determining the content of the examinations on the fundamentals of engineering and the principles and practices of engineering, the Board shall consider the recognized disciplines of engineering and may conform the examination to the particular qualifications of the applicant.

4. The Board may require additional examinations for licensure in specialized areas of practice within one or more recognized disciplines of engineering.

5. The Board may administer or authorize an accredited college or university that offers a program in engineering approved by the Board to administer the examination on the fundamentals of engineering to persons who are not applicants for licensure as professional engineers in this state.

6. The Board may prescribe or limit the use of notes, texts and reference materials by applicants who are taking the examinations.

7. The Board may require the examinations or any portion of the examinations set forth in this section to be completed: (a) In writing, with a pen or pencil of a type that has been approved by the Board; (b) With a computer that has been provided or approved by the Board; or (c) Orally, in the manner prescribed by the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.510 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.510
Protection of certain information obtained by Board
Status: in_force

The Board shall implement and maintain reasonable security measures to protect the information obtained by the Board pursuant to NRS 639.127 , 639.1371 or 639.500 from unauthorized access, acquisition, destruction, use, modification or disclosure. The provisions of this section do not prohibit the Board from disclosing and providing such information to other state and federal agencies involved in the regulation of prescription drugs to the extent deemed necessary by the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 644A.320 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 644A / Section 644A.320
Hair designers: Scope of examination
Status: in_force

The examination for licensure as a hair designer may include:

1. Practical demonstrations in shampooing the hair, hairdressing, styling of hair, finger waving, coloring of hair, thermal curling, marcelling, massage of the scalp with the hands, procedures involving the application of chemicals to hair, and cutting, trimming or shaping the hair;

2. Written or oral tests, or both written and oral tests, on: (a) Antisepsis, sterilization and sanitation; (b) The use of mechanical apparatus and electricity as applicable to the practice of a hair designer; and (c) The laws of this State and the regulations of the Board relating to the practice of cosmetology; and

3. Such other demonstrations and tests as the Board may require.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 644A.925 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 644A / Section 644A.925
Unlawful to apply or implant certain substances; penalty
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter permits:

1. The local application of any substance for the purpose of peeling skin that is not intended for use by: (a) A cosmetologist or esthetician for the purposes of peeling skin at or above the stratum corneum; or (b) An advanced esthetician for the purposes of performing a medium-depth chemical peel; or 2. The implantation of permanent pigment into the skin.

A violation of the provisions of this section constitutes a misdemeanor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 623.180 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 623 / Section 623.180
Certificate: Issuance; expiration; prorated fees; synonymous with registration; authorized practice; unauthorized use or display unlawful
Status: in_force

1. No person may practice: (a) Architecture or use the title of architect; (b) Residential design or use the title of residential designer; or (c) As a registered interior designer or use the title of registered interior designer, in this State without having a certificate of registration issued to him or her pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

2. Whenever the requirements for registration pursuant to the provisions of this chapter have been fully complied with and fulfilled by an applicant, the Board shall issue to the successful applicant a certificate as a registered architect, registered interior designer or residential designer. Each certificate of registration issued by the Board expires on December 31 of each year. The Board shall, by regulation, establish a schedule of prorated fees for a certificate of registration that is issued for less than 1 year.

3. The certificate is synonymous with registration with a serial number and seal. A person who is issued a certificate may practice architecture or residential design or may practice as a registered interior designer in this State, subject to the provisions of this chapter and the regulations of the Board.

4. The unauthorized use or display of a certificate of registration is unlawful.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 625A.030 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 625A / Section 625A.030
Creation; appointment, terms and qualifications; vacancies; removal of members; election of Chair and Vice Chair
Status: in_force

1. There is hereby created the Board of Environmental Health Specialists, consisting of the Chief Medical Officer or his or her designated representative and four members appointed by the Governor.

2. After the initial terms, each member appointed by the Governor serves a term of 3 years.

3. Of the members of the Board appointed by the Governor after the initial appointments: (a) Two members must represent the general public. These members must not be: (1) An environmental health specialist or environmental health specialist trainee; or (2) The spouse or the parent or child, by blood, marriage or adoption, of an environmental health specialist or environmental health specialist trainee. (b) Two members must be environmental health specialists: (1) Each of whom: (I) Holds a current registration issued pursuant to NRS 625A.110 and is in good standing with the Board; and (II) Must have practiced in the field of environmental health for the 3 years immediately preceding his or her appointment. (2) Of whom, one must be employed by the health district containing Washoe County and one must be employed by the health district containing Clark County.

4. Each member of the Board must be a resident of this State.

5. If a vacancy occurs during the term of a member appointed by the Governor, the Governor shall appoint a person similarly qualified to replace that member for the remainder of the unexpired term.

6. The Governor may, after notice and hearing, remove any member of the Board for misconduct in office, incompetency, neglect of duty or other sufficient cause.

7. The Board shall elect from its members who are appointed by the Governor a Chair and Vice Chair. The officers of the Board hold their respective offices at the pleasure of the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645G.510 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645G / Section 645G.510
Confidentiality of certain records of Division; exception
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 239.0115 , a complaint filed with the Division alleging a violation of this chapter, 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.

2. A complaint or other document filed with the Division to initiate disciplinary action and all documents and information considered by the Division when determining whether to impose discipline are public records.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641.025 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641 / Section 641.025
“Practice of psychology” defined
Status: in_force

“Practice of psychology” means the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation or modification of human behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods or procedures to prevent or eliminate problematic, unhealthy or undesired behavior and to enhance personal relationships and behavioral and mental health. The term includes, without limitation, such specialized areas of competence as:

1. Psychological testing and the evaluation of personal characteristics, including, without limitation, intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes and neuropsychological functioning;

2. Counseling;

3. Psychoanalysis;

4. Psychotherapy;

5. Hypnosis;

6. Biofeedback;

7. Analysis and therapy relating to behavior;

8. Diagnosis and treatment of mental or emotional disorders and alcohol and other substance use disorders, including, without limitation, disorders of habit or conduct;

9. Psychological aspects of physical injury, illness, accident or disability; and

10. Evaluation, therapy, remediation and consultation relating to the academic performance of the patient.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630.167 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630 / Section 630.167
Submission of fingerprints; conditions and limitations on information provided by Board
Status: in_force

1. In addition to any other requirements set forth in this chapter, each applicant for a license to practice medicine, including, without limitation, an expedited license pursuant to NRS 630.1606 or 630.1607 or chapter 629A of NRS, and each applicant for a license to practice as a perfusionist, to practice as a physician assistant, to practice as an anesthesiologist assistant or to practice respiratory care shall submit to the Board 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. Any fees or costs charged by the Board for this service pursuant to NRS 630.268 are not refundable.

2. Any communication between the Board and the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission created by NRS 629A.100 relating to verification of a physician's eligibility for expedited licensure pursuant to that section must not include any information received in a report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation relating to a state and federal criminal records check performed for the purposes of an application for an expedited license issued pursuant to NRS 629A.100 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 637B.105 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 637B / Section 637B.105
Advisory member: Appointment; restrictions
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the Board may, by majority vote, select one or more persons, including, without limitation, a physician licensed pursuant to chapter 630 of NRS, an osteopathic physician licensed pursuant to chapter 633 of NRS or a member of the public, to serve as an advisory member of the Board.

2. A person who is a stockholder in a manufacturer of hearing aids may not be selected to or serve as an advisory member of the Board.

3. An advisory member may not vote on any matter before the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 636.100 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 636 / Section 636.100
Offices; seal
Status: in_force

The Board may:

1. Establish and maintain offices in as many localities in the State as it deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter, one of which must be located in the office of the Executive Director.

2. Adopt and use an official seal.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 637B.080 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 637B / Section 637B.080
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter do not apply to any person who:

1. Holds a current credential issued by the Department of Education pursuant to chapter 391 of NRS and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto and engages in the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology within the scope of that credential;

2. Is employed by the Federal Government and engages in the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology within the scope of that employment;

3. Is a student enrolled in a program or school approved by the Board, is pursuing a degree in audiology or speech-language pathology and is clearly designated to the public as a student; or

4. Holds a current license issued pursuant to chapters 630 to 637, inclusive, 640 to 641D, inclusive, or 653 of NRS,

and who does not engage in the private practice of audiology or speech-language pathology in this State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 654.028 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 654 / Section 654.028
“Nursing facility administrator” defined
Status: in_force

“ Nursing facility administrator ” means a person who manages, supervises and is in general administrative charge of a facility for skilled nursing or facility for intermediate care.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 642.566 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 642 / Section 642.566
Internet sale or offer of cremation services within State
Status: in_force

A person shall not sell or offer to sell cremation services within this State via the Internet unless the person owns a funeral establishment, crematory or direct cremation facility located within this State and is licensed pursuant to this chapter or chapter 451 of NRS.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630.2671 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630 / Section 630.2671
Duty of Board to make data request concerning demographic and practice information available to applicants for biennial registration or renewal of license for voluntary completion and electronic submission; confidentiality of information provided
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall: (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 a biennial registration pursuant to NRS 630.267 or the renewal of a license pursuant to this chapter through a link on the electronic application for a biennial registration or the renewal of a license; and (b) Request each applicant to complete and electronically submit the data request to the Director.

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

3. An applicant for a biennial registration or the renewal of a license is not required to complete a data request pursuant to subsection 1 and is not subject to disciplinary action, including, without limitation, refusal to issue the biennial registration or renew the license, for failure to do so.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 636.374 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 636 / Section 636.374
Collaboration with ophthalmologist: Records; fixed fee; patient referrals; required documents
Status: in_force

An optometrist may, based upon the individual needs of a particular patient, collaborate with an ophthalmologist for the provision of care to the patient, for a fixed fee, regarding one or more surgical procedures if:

1. The collaborating parties prepare and maintain in their respective medical records regarding the patient, written documentation of each procedure and other service performed by each collaborating party which includes the date each procedure and other service is performed;

2. The fixed fee is divided between the collaborating parties in proportion to the services personally performed by each of them;

3. The collaborating parties agree that the collaborating optometrist will refer the patient back to the collaborating ophthalmologist or, if the collaborating ophthalmologist is not available, another ophthalmologist designated by the collaborating ophthalmologist to provide care to the patient if the medical needs of the patient necessitate the provision of care by an ophthalmologist; and

4. The collaborating parties provide to the patient and maintain in their respective medical records regarding the patient, a written document, signed by each of the collaborating parties and the patient, containing: (a) The name, business address and telephone number of each of the collaborating parties; (b) The amount of the fixed fee for the procedures and services; (c) The proportion of that fee to be received by each collaborating party; (d) A statement, signed by the patient and a witness who is not one of the collaborating parties, that the patient voluntarily, knowingly and willingly desires the performance of the postoperative care by the collaborating optometrist; (e) A statement that the patient is entitled to return to the collaborating ophthalmologist for postoperative care at any time after the surgery; and (f) A statement which: (1) Indicates that the practice of optometry is regulated by the Nevada State Board of Optometry and the practice of ophthalmology is regulated by the Board of Medical Examiners or the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine, as applicable; and (2) Contains the address and telephone number of each of those Boards.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 644A.095 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 644A / Section 644A.095
“Hair designer” defined
Status: in_force

“ Hair designer ” means any person who engages in the practice of hair design.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 636.025 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 636 / Section 636.025
Acts constituting practice in optometry; unauthorized acts
Status: in_force

1. The acts set forth in this section, or any of them, whether done severally, collectively or in combination with other acts that are not set forth in this section constitute practice in optometry within the purview of this chapter: (a) Advertisement or representation as an optometrist. (b) Adapting, or prescribing or dispensing, without prescription by a practitioner of optometry or medicine licensed in this State, any ophthalmic lens, frame or mounting, or any part thereof, for correction, relief or remedy of any abnormal condition or insufficiency of the eye or any appendage or visual process. The provisions of this paragraph do not prevent an optical mechanic from doing the mere mechanical work of replacement or duplication of the ophthalmic lens or prevent a licensed dispensing optician from engaging in the practice of ophthalmic dispensing. (c) The examination, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of the human eye and its appendages, the measurement of the powers or range of human vision by any means, including, without limitation, the use of an autorefractor or other automated testing device, unless performed under the direct responsibility of a licensed optometrist as authorized in NRS 636.346 , the determination of the accommodative and refractive states of the eye or the scope of its function in general, or the diagnosis or determination of any visual, muscular, neurological, interpretative or anatomic anomalies or deficiencies of the eye or its appendages or visual processes. (d) Prescribing, directing the use of or using any optical device in connection with ocular exercises, orthoptics, vision rehabilitation, vision therapy or visual training. (e) The prescribing of contact lenses. (f) The measurement, initial fitting, as defined in NRS 636.387 , or adaptation of contact lenses to the human eye except under the direction, responsibility and supervision of an optometrist licensed in the State of Nevada as authorized in NRS 636.346 . (g) The topical use of pharmaceutical agents to determine any visual, muscular, neurological, interpretative or anatomic anomalies or deficiencies of the eye or its appendages or visual processes. (h) Prescribing, directing the use of or using a pharmaceutical agent or device to treat an abnormality of the eye or its appendages. (i) Removing a foreign object from the surface or epithelium of the eye. (j) Removing eyelashes with forceps. (k) Closing the lacrimal punctum of the eye. (l) The ordering or performing of laboratory tests or imaging to assist in the diagnosis of an abnormality of the eye or its appendages.

2. The provisions of this section do not authorize an optometrist to engage in any practice which includes: (a) Any procedure using a laser, scalpel, needle or other instrument in which any human tissue is cut, burned or vaporized by incision, injection, ultrasound, laser, infusion, cryotherapy, radiation or other means; or (b) Any procedure using an instrument which requires the closure of human tissue by suture, clamp or similar device.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641C.010 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641C / Section 641C.010
Legislative declaration
Status: in_force

The practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders, the clinical practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders and the practice of counseling persons with an addictive disorder related to gambling are hereby declared to be learned professions affecting public health, safety and welfare and are subject to regulation to protect the public from the practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders, the clinical practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders and the practice of counseling persons with an addictive disorder related to gambling by unqualified persons and from unprofessional conduct by persons who are licensed or certified to engage in the practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders, licensed to engage in the clinical practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders or certified to engage in the practice of counseling persons with an addictive disorder related to gambling.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645G.555 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645G / Section 645G.555
Fees and mileage for witness
Status: in_force

1. Each witness who appears by order of the Commissioner is entitled to receive for his or her attendance the same fees and mileage allowed by law to a witness in civil cases, which amount must be paid by the party at whose request the witness is subpoenaed.

2. When any witness not otherwise required to attend is subpoenaed by the Commissioner, his or her fees and mileage must be paid by the Division.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645B.600 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645B / Section 645B.600
Person may file complaint alleging violation; requirements
Status: in_force

1. A person may file with the Commissioner a complaint alleging that another person has violated a provision of this chapter, a regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter or an order of the Commissioner.

2. A complaint filed pursuant to this section must: (a) Be in writing; (b) Be signed by the person filing the complaint or the designee of the person filing the complaint; (c) Contain an address and a telephone number for the person filing the complaint or the designee of the person filing the complaint; (d) Describe the nature of the alleged violation in as much detail as possible; (e) Include as exhibits copies of all documentation supporting the complaint; and (f) Include any other information or supporting materials required by the regulations adopted by the Commissioner or by an order of the Commissioner.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 623.220 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 623 / Section 623.220
Fee for registration; issuance of certificate
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall issue a certificate of registration as an architect or a residential designer, upon payment of a registration fee pursuant to the provisions of subsection 2 of NRS 623.180 or NRS 623.310 , to any applicant who: (a) Complies with the provisions of NRS 623.190 and passes the examinations, or in lieu thereof, brings himself or herself within the provisions of NRS 623.210 ; and (b) Submits all information required to complete an application for a certificate of registration.

2. The Board shall issue a certificate of registration to practice as a registered interior designer, upon payment of a registration fee pursuant to the provisions of NRS 623.180 or 623.310 , to any applicant who: (a) Complies with the provisions of NRS 623.192 and 623.200 , or in lieu thereof, brings himself or herself within the provisions of NRS 623.215 ; and (b) Submits all information required to complete an application for a certificate of registration.

3. Certificates of registration must include the full name of the registrant, have a serial number and be signed by the Chair and the Secretary of the Board under seal of the Board. The issuance of a certificate of registration by the Board is evidence that the person named therein is entitled to all the rights and privileges of an architect, registered interior designer or residential designer while the certificate remains unsuspended, unrevoked and unexpired.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 648.155 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 648 / Section 648.155
Additional grounds for disciplinary action against polygraphic examiners and interns
Status: in_force

In addition to the causes specified in NRS 648.150 , the Board may discipline an intern or polygraphic examiner if he or she has:

1. Demonstrated incompetence or a physical or emotional disability which prevents him or her from properly functioning as an intern or polygraphic examiner;

2. Willfully made a false report of the results of a polygraphic examination; or

3. Accepted a fee contingent upon the outcome of a polygraphic examination.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 652.127 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 652 / Section 652.127
Regulations: Certification as assistant in medical laboratory
Status: in_force

1. To qualify for certification as an assistant in a medical laboratory, a person must meet the qualifications established by the Board by regulation.

2. The Board shall adopt such regulations as necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.285 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.285
Unlawful sales by unlicensed persons; penalties
Status: in_force

Any person not licensed by the Board, who sells, displays or offers for sale any drug, device or poison, the sale of which is restricted to prescription only or by a registered pharmacist or under his or her direct and immediate supervision:

1. If no substantial bodily harm results, is guilty of a category D felony; or

2. If substantial bodily harm results, is guilty of a category C 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 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 640B.720 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 640B / Section 640B.720
Investigations and hearings; oaths and examination of witnesses; payment of fees and mileage; subpoenas
Status: in_force

1. In a manner consistent with the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS , the Board may conduct investigations and hold hearings to carry out its duties pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

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

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

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

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

6. If it appears to the court that the subpoena was regularly issued by the Board, the court shall enter an order compelling compliance with the subpoena. The failure of the person to obey the order is a contempt of the court that issued the order.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645H.090 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645H / Section 645H.090
“Homeowner” defined
Status: in_force

“ Homeowner ” means the owner of record of a residence, including, without limitation, the owner of record of a residence in foreclosure at the time the notice of the pendency of an action for foreclosure is recorded pursuant to NRS 14.010 or the notice of default and election to sell is recorded pursuant to NRS 107.080 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.093 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.093
Communication with other public agencies; immunity
Status: in_force

The Board may communicate the results of its deliberations or investigations to other public agencies, and the Board or its members, agents, servants, employees or attorneys shall not incur any liability as a result of such communications.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645C.706 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645C / Section 645C.706
Reporting of disciplinary and other action against and violations by appraisal management company to national registry of Appraisal Subcommittee
Status: in_force

The Division shall report to the national registry of the Appraisal Subcommittee, pursuant to 12 U.S.C. § 3338 , any:

1. Supervisory activity, investigation, final disciplinary action or revocation, suspension or denial to renew of a registration taken by the Commission against an appraisal management company; and

2. Violation by an appraisal management company of this chapter or any regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.2324 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.2324
Institutional pharmacies: Requirements for operation
Status: in_force

1. The operation of an institutional pharmacy must meet the following requirements: (a) In a hospital with 100 or more beds, the pharmacy must be under the continuous supervision of a pharmacist during the time it is open for pharmaceutical services. (b) In a hospital with less than 100 beds, the services of a pharmacist may be on less than a full-time basis, depending upon the needs of the institution, and pursuant to the regulations and recommendations of the State Board of Pharmacy and the person charged with the administration and control of the institution. (c) In the absence of a pharmacist from the pharmacy, a nurse or practitioner designated by the pharmacist may obtain from the pharmacy such necessary quantities of drugs to administer to a patient until the pharmacy reopens as are ordered by a medical practitioner and needed by a patient in an emergency.

2. The pharmacist in charge of the institutional pharmacy shall initiate procedures to provide for administration and technical guidance in all matters pertaining to the acquiring, stocking, recordkeeping and dispensing of drugs and devices.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645B.0137 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645B / Section 645B.0137
Requirements for initial licensing as mortgage company or mortgage loan originator; regulations
Status: in_force

1. In addition to any other requirements provided by this chapter, a person who wishes to receive an initial license as a mortgage company or mortgage loan originator must: (a) Complete education on mortgage lending as required by this chapter and any regulations adopted thereto; and (b) Successfully pass a written examination as provided for by the Division.

2. If the applicant for an initial license as a mortgage company is not a natural person, the applicant must designate a natural person to be the qualified employee of the applicant and meet the requirements of subsection 1.

3. The Division may hire a testing organization to create, administer and score a written examination.

4. The Commissioner shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section, including, without limitation: (a) Regulations relating to the content of a written examination and the scoring of a written examination; and (b) Regulations for compliance with the requirements for registration with the Registry and any other applicable federal law.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.2825 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.2825
Unlawful to sell, furnish or fit contact lens; exception
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, it is unlawful for the holder of a certificate of registration as a pharmacist, a certificate of registration as an intern pharmacist, a license or a permit granted pursuant to this chapter to sell, furnish or fit a contact lens.

2. A registered pharmacist may, pursuant to a prescription, sell or furnish a prepackaged contact lens that does not require any adjustment, modification or fitting, if: (a) The prescription includes an expiration date and sets forth the number of refills that the person for whom the contact lens is prescribed may receive; and (b) The contact lens is not sold or furnished with the intent that the initial use of the contact lens will occur after the expiration date of the prescription.

3. As used in this section, “contact lens” includes, without limitation, any cosmetic or therapeutic contact lens or any contact lens that is used to improve visual acuity.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641B.400 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641B / Section 641B.400
Grounds for disciplinary action
Status: in_force

The grounds for initiating disciplinary action pursuant to this chapter are:

1. Unprofessional conduct;

2. Conviction of: (a) A felony relating to the practice of social work; (b) Any offense involving moral turpitude; or (c) A violation of any federal or state law regulating the possession, distribution or use of any controlled substance or dangerous drug as defined in chapter 454 of NRS;

3. Use of fraud or deception in: (a) Applying for a license; (b) Undergoing the initial licensing examination; or (c) Rendering services as a social worker;

4. Allowing unauthorized use of a license issued pursuant to this chapter;

5. Professional incompetence;

6. Practicing social work without a license;

7. Having an alcohol or other substance use disorder which impairs the ability to practice social work; and

8. Operation of a medical facility, as defined in NRS 449.0151 , at any time during which: (a) The license of the facility is suspended or revoked; or (b) An act or omission occurs which results in the suspension or revocation of the license pursuant to NRS 449.160 .

This subsection applies to an owner or other principal responsible for the operation of the facility.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.131 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 634 / Section 634.131
Application for reinstatement of expired license; regulations
Status: in_force

1. If a license expires pursuant to the provisions of subsection 12 of NRS 634.130 and the license was not reinstated pursuant to the provisions of that subsection, the person who held the license may apply to the Board to have the license reinstated to active status.

2. An applicant to have an expired license reinstated to active status pursuant to subsection 1 must: (a) Either: (1) Submit satisfactory evidence to the Board: (I) That the applicant has maintained an active practice in another state, territory or country within the preceding 5 years; (II) From all other licensing agencies which have issued the applicant a license that he or she is in good standing and has no legal actions pending against him or her; and (III) That the applicant has participated in a program of continuing education in accordance with NRS 634.130 for the year in which he or she seeks to be reinstated to active status; or (2) Score: (I) For a written, closed-book examination which is administered in person by the Board, 75 percent or higher in all subjects on the examination concerning the provisions of this chapter and the regulations adopted by the Board; or (II) For a written, open-book examination which is administered in person by the Board or an examination that is taken online, 90 percent or higher in all subjects on the examination concerning the provisions of this chapter and the regulations adopted by the Board; (b) Pay: (1) The fee for the biennial renewal of a license to practice chiropractic; (2) The fee for reinstating a license to practice chiropractic which has expired; and (3) The fee for the processing of fingerprints established pursuant to subsection 4; and (c) Submit 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. If any of the requirements set forth in subsection 2 are not met by an applicant for the reinstatement of an expired license to active status, the Board, before reinstating the license of the applicant to active status: (a) Must hold a hearing to determine the professional competency and fitness of the applicant; and (b) May require the applicant to: (1) Pass the Special Purposes Examination for Chiropractic prepared by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners; and (2) Satisfy any additional requirements that the Board deems to be necessary.

4. The Board shall establish by regulation the fee for processing fingerprints. The fee must not exceed the sum of the amounts charged by the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for processing the fingerprints.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641D.310 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641D / Section 641D.310
Qualifications of applicant; Board required to evaluate application and issue statement of determination; contents of statement
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 641D.340 and 641D.350 , each application for licensure as a behavior analyst must be accompanied by evidence satisfactory to the Board that the applicant: (a) Is of good moral character as determined by the Board. (b) Holds current certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst or Board Certified Behavior Analyst - Doctoral issued by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc., or any successor in interest to that organization.

2. Each application for licensure as an assistant behavior analyst must be accompanied by evidence satisfactory to the Board that the applicant: (a) Is of good moral character as determined by the Board. (b) Holds current certification as a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst issued by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc., or any successor in interest to that organization.

3. Each application for registration as a registered behavior technician must contain proof that the applicant is registered as a Registered Behavior Technician by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc., or any successor in interest to that organization and will be supervised by a person authorized by subsection 2 of NRS 641D.610 to provide such supervision. The Board shall not require any additional education or training for registration as a registered behavior technician.

4. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 641D.340 and 641D.350 , within 120 days after the Board receives an application and the accompanying evidence, the Board shall: (a) Evaluate the application and accompanying evidence and determine whether the applicant is qualified pursuant to this section for licensure or registration; and (b) Issue a written statement to the applicant of its determination.

5. If the Board determines that the qualifications of the applicant are insufficient for licensure or registration, the written statement issued to the applicant pursuant to subsection 4 must include a detailed explanation of the reasons for that determination.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 638.134 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 638 / Section 638.134
Duty of licensed veterinarian to recommend vaccinations for zoonotic diseases; administration of such vaccinations; regulations; duty to provide veterinary services at level of quality required by chapter
Status: in_force

1. Each licensed veterinarian to whom an animal is brought for treatment shall recommend to the owner of the animal or to the person delivering the animal for treatment that the animal receive the vaccinations for zoonotic diseases that are recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. The vaccinations must be administered by a licensed veterinarian or a veterinary technician under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian. The Board may adopt regulations to ensure compliance with the provisions of this subsection.

2. A licensed veterinarian who agrees to perform veterinary services on an animal shall provide the services at the level of quality required by this chapter regardless of the fee, if any, which the veterinarian charges for his or her services. A violation of this subsection is a ground for disciplinary action.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 631.020 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 631 / Section 631.020
“Board” defined
Status: in_force

“Board” means the Board of Dental Examiners of Nevada.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 624.100 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 624 / Section 624.100
Appointment of committees; adoption of bylaws, rules of procedure and regulations; advisory committees
Status: in_force

1. The Board may appoint such committees and make such reasonable bylaws, rules of procedure and regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.

2. The Board may establish advisory committees composed of its members or employees, homeowners, contractors or other qualified persons to provide assistance with respect to fraud in construction, or in any other area that the Board considers necessary.

3. If an advisory committee is established, the Board shall: (a) Select five members for the committee from a list of volunteers approved by the Board; and (b) Adopt rules of procedure for informal conferences of the committee.

4. If an advisory committee is established, the members: (a) Serve at the pleasure of the Board. (b) Serve without compensation, but must be reimbursed for travel expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of their duties. The rate must not exceed the rate provided for state officers and employees generally. (c) Shall provide a written summary report to the Board, within 15 days after the final informal conference of the committee, that includes recommendations with respect to actions that are necessary to reduce and prevent the occurrence of fraud in construction, or on such other issues as requested by the Board.

5. The Board is not bound by any recommendation made by an advisory committee.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 632.085 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 632 / Section 632.085
Fiscal year
Status: in_force

The Board shall operate on the basis of a fiscal year commencing on July 1 and terminating on June 30.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 656A.028 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 656A / Section 656A.028
“Division” defined
Status: in_force

“ Division ” means the Aging and Disability Services Division of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634A.050 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 634A / Section 634A.050
Salary of members; per diem allowance and travel expenses of members and employees
Status: in_force

1. Each member of the Board is 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.

2. 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. § 641A.207 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641A / Section 641A.207
Board may enter into agreement with Department of Health and Human Services for certain types of administrative assistance
Status: in_force

The Board may enter into an agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services or a division thereof to provide services to carry out or improve any function of the Board. Such services may include, without limitation:

1. Assistance in processing applications for the issuance or renewal of licenses;

2. Technical assistance;

3. Facilitating cooperation with other boards and licensing entities in this State or any other jurisdiction;

4. Recommendations to improve and standardize procedures used by the Board; and

5. Assistance in identifying resources for improving the operations of the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 635.135 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 635 / Section 635.135
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 podiatry or to practice as a podiatry hygienist, 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 podiatry or to practice as a podiatry hygienist 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. § 656.253 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 656 / Section 656.253
Denial, suspension or revocation of certificate or license
Status: in_force

The Board may refuse to issue or renew or may suspend or revoke a certificate or license if, after notice and a hearing as required by law, the Board determines that the certified court reporter or licensee has committed any of the acts set forth in NRS 656.240 or 656.250 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 635.040 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 635 / Section 635.040
Deposit of fees; payment of salaries and expenses; deposit of money from imposition of civil penalties; claim for attorneys' fees or costs of investigation
Status: in_force

1. All fees provided for in this chapter must be paid to the Treasurer of the Board, who shall deposit the fees in banks, credit unions, savings and loan associations or savings banks in this State. All of the salaries and expenses for the operation of the Board must be paid from the fees.

2. The Board shall deposit the money collected from the imposition of civil penalties with the State Treasurer for credit to the State General Fund, and may present a claim to the State Board of Examiners for recommendation to the Interim Finance Committee if money is needed to pay attorneys' fees or the costs of an investigation, or both.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 640.045 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 640 / Section 640.045
Salary of voting members; per diem allowance and travel expenses of voting members and employees
Status: in_force

1. Each voting member of the Board is 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.

2. 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. § 637B.242 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 637B / Section 637B.242
Sale of hearing aids by catalog, mail or Internet: Conditions; records; regulations
Status: in_force

1. A hearing aid specialist or dispensing audiologist licensed pursuant to this chapter may sell hearing aids by catalog, mail or the Internet if: (a) The hearing aid specialist or dispensing audiologist has received: (1) A written statement signed by: (I) A physician or physician assistant licensed pursuant to chapter 630 or 633 of NRS, an advanced practice registered nurse licensed pursuant to NRS 632.237 , an audiologist or a hearing aid specialist which verifies that he or she has performed an otoscopic examination of the person to whom the hearing aid will be sold and the results of the examination indicate that the person may benefit from the use of a hearing aid; (II) A physician or physician assistant licensed pursuant to chapter 630 or 633 of NRS, an audiologist or a hearing aid specialist which verifies that he or she has performed an audiometric examination of the person to whom the hearing aid will be sold and the results of the examination indicate that the person may benefit from the use of a hearing aid; and (III) A dispensing audiologist or a hearing aid specialist which verifies that an ear impression has been taken of the person to whom the hearing aid will be sold; or (2) A waiver of the medical evaluation signed by the person to whom the hearing aid will be sold as authorized pursuant to 21 C.F.R. § 801.421(a)(2) ; and (b) The person to whom the hearing aid will be sold has signed a statement acknowledging that the hearing aid specialist or dispensing audiologist is selling him or her the hearing aid by catalog, mail or the Internet based upon the information submitted by the person in accordance with this section.

2. A hearing aid specialist or dispensing audiologist who sells hearing aids by catalog, mail or the Internet pursuant to this section shall maintain a record of each sale of a hearing aid made pursuant to this section for not less than 5 years.

3. The Board may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section, including, without limitation, the information that must be included in each record required to be maintained pursuant to subsection 2.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 636.0207 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 636 / Section 636.0207
“Non-comprehensive examination” defined
Status: in_force

“ Non-comprehensive examination ” means an examination that includes some but not all of the elements of a comprehensive examination.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 625A.097 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 625A / Section 625A.097
General qualifications for registration
Status: in_force

To be eligible for registration by the Board, an applicant for a registration to engage in the practice of environmental health must:

1. Be a natural person of good moral character;

2. Comply with the requirements set forth in NRS 625A.110 ;

3. Pay the fees provided for in this chapter; and

4. Submit all information required to complete an application for such registration.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 631.389 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 631 / Section 631.389
Limitation on fees for covered services in certain circumstances
Status: in_force

1. If a dentist accepts payment for the costs of dental care from a patient's plan for dental care and the dentist provides a covered service to the patient for which reimbursement is not available because the patient has exceeded the benefit provided for the calendar year under the terms of the patient's policy, the dentist shall charge the same fees to the patient for the covered service as the dentist would have charged the patient pursuant to the terms of the policy if the benefit provided for the calendar year under the terms of the policy had not been exceeded.

2. As used in this section: (a) “Covered service” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 695D.227 . (b) “Dental care” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 695D.030 . (c) “Plan for dental care” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 695D.070 . (d) “Policy” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 695D.080 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 632.140 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 632 / Section 632.140
Qualifications and fee for applicants for license
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in NRS 632.161 and 632.162 :

1. Every applicant for a license to practice as a professional nurse in the State of Nevada must submit to the Board written evidence under oath that the applicant: (a) Is of good moral character. (b) Is in good physical and mental health. (c) Has completed a course of study in: (1) An accredited school of professional nursing and holds a diploma therefrom; or (2) An approved school of professional nursing in the process of obtaining accreditation and holds a diploma therefrom. (d) Meets such other reasonable preliminary qualification requirements as the Board may from time to time prescribe.

2. Each applicant must remit the fee required by this chapter with the application for a license to practice as a professional nurse in this State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645F.160 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645F / Section 645F.160
Commissioner: Prohibition on having interest in regulated entity or engaging in business as personal loan broker
Status: in_force

The Commissioner shall not, either directly or indirectly, be interested in any mortgage servicer, escrow agency or mortgage company to which this chapter and chapters 645A and 645B of NRS apply, nor engage in business as a personal loan broker.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630.106 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630 / Section 630.106
Other employees of Board: Employment and discharge; conditions and limitations regarding hearing officers
Status: in_force

1. The Board may employ hearing officers, experts, administrators, attorneys, investigators, consultants and clerical personnel necessary to the discharge of its duties.

2. Each employee of the Board is an at-will employee who serves at the pleasure of the Board. The Board may discharge an employee of the Board for any reason that does not violate public policy, including, without limitation, making a false representation to the Board.

3. A hearing officer employed by the Board shall not act in any other capacity for the Board or occupy any other position of employment with the Board, and the Board shall not assign the hearing officer any duties which are unrelated to the duties of a hearing officer.

4. If a person resigns his or her position as a hearing officer or the Board terminates the person from his or her position as a hearing officer, the Board may not rehire the person in any position of employment with the Board for a period of 2 years following the date of the resignation or termination. The provisions of this subsection do not give a person any right to be rehired by the Board and do not permit the Board to rehire a person who is prohibited from being employed by the Board pursuant to any other provision of law.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 640A.110 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 640A / Section 640A.110
Powers and duties; regulations
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall: (a) Enforce the provisions of this chapter and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto; (b) Prepare and maintain a record of its proceedings, including, without limitation, any administrative proceedings; (c) Evaluate the qualifications and determine the eligibility of an applicant for a license as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant and, upon payment of the appropriate fee, issue the appropriate license to a qualified applicant; (d) Adopt regulations establishing standards of practice for persons licensed pursuant to this chapter and any other regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter; (e) Require a person licensed pursuant to this chapter to submit to the Board such documentation as the Board deems necessary to determine whether the licensee has acquired the skills necessary to perform physical agent modalities; (f) Investigate any complaint filed with the Board against a licensee; and (g) Unless the Board determines that extenuating circumstances exist, forward to the appropriate law enforcement agency any substantiated information submitted to the Board concerning a person who practices or offers to practice occupational therapy or as an occupational therapy assistant without the appropriate license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

2. The Board may transact any other business necessary to enable the Board to carry out its duties pursuant to this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641B.120 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641B / Section 641B.120
Officers; elections; meetings; quorum
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall elect from its members a President, a Vice President and a Secretary-Treasurer, who hold their respective offices at its pleasure.

2. An election of officers must be held annually.

3. The Board shall meet at least once in each quarter of the year and may meet at other times at the call of the President or a majority of its members.

4. A majority of the Board constitutes a quorum to transact all business.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630.3062 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630 / Section 630.3062
Failure to maintain proper medical records; altering medical records; making false report; failure to file or obstructing required report; failure to allow inspection and copying of medical records; failure to report other person in violation of chapter or regulations; failure to comply with certain requirements relating to controlled substances
Status: in_force

1. The following acts, among others, constitute grounds for initiating disciplinary action or denying licensure: (a) Failure to maintain timely, legible, accurate and complete medical records relating to the diagnosis, treatment and care of a patient. (b) Altering medical records of a patient. (c) Making or filing a report which the licensee knows to be false, failing to file a record or report as required by law or knowingly or willfully obstructing or inducing another to obstruct such filing. (d) Failure to make the medical records of a patient available for inspection and copying as provided in NRS 629.061 , if the licensee is the custodian of health care records with respect to those records. (e) Failure to comply with the requirements of NRS 630.3068 . (f) Failure to report any person the licensee knows, or has reason to know, is in violation of the provisions of this chapter, except for a violation of NRS 630.2672 , or the regulations of the Board within 30 days after the date the licensee knows or has reason to know of the violation. (g) Failure to comply with the requirements of NRS 453.163 , 453.164 , 453.226 , 639.23507 , 639.23535 and 639.2391 to 639.23916 , inclusive, and any regulations adopted by the State Board of Pharmacy pursuant thereto. (h) Fraudulent, illegal, unauthorized or otherwise inappropriate prescribing, administering or dispensing of a controlled substance listed in schedule II, III or IV.

2. As used in this section, “custodian of health care records” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 629.016 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 656A.080 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 656A / Section 656A.080
Registry of persons registered or provisionally registered to engage in practice of sign language interpreting or practice of realtime captioning
Status: in_force

The Division shall:

1. Establish a registry of persons who are registered or provisionally registered with the Division to engage in the practice of sign language interpreting or the practice of realtime captioning. The registry must include, without limitation: (a) The name of the person and any other information prescribed by the Division; and (b) If the person is registered or provisionally registered to engage in the practice of sign language interpreting, each professional classification in which the person is registered or provisionally registered to practice;

2. Make the registry available on an Internet website maintained by the Division; and

3. Provide a copy of the registry without charge to any person upon request.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645.385 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645 / Section 645.385
Waiver of requirements of NRS 645.370 and 645.380
Status: in_force

The Division may waive the requirements of NRS 645.370 and 645.380 by adopting regulations authorizing real estate brokers to act on their own behalf as well as on the behalf of a limited-liability company, corporation or partnership.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 652.190 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 652 / Section 652.190
Examination, review and referral of specimens; reporting of results; recommendation for review of results by physician
Status: in_force

1. A laboratory may examine specimens only at the request of: (a) A licensed physician; (b) Any other person authorized by law to use the findings of laboratory tests and examinations; or (c) If the examination can be made with a testing device or kit which is approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in the home and which is available to the public without a prescription, any person.

2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 441A.150 , 442.325 and 652.193 , the laboratory may report the results of the examination only to: (a) The person requesting the test or procedure; (b) A provider of health care who is treating or providing assistance in the treatment of the patient; (c) A provider of health care to whom the patient has been referred; and (d) The patient for whom the testing or procedure was performed.

3. The laboratory report must contain the name of the laboratory. If a specimen is accepted by a laboratory and is referred to another laboratory, the name and address of the other laboratory must be clearly shown by the referring laboratory on the report to the person requesting the test or procedure.

4. Whenever an examination is made pursuant to paragraph (c) of subsection 1, the laboratory report must contain a provision which recommends that the results of the examination be reviewed and interpreted by a physician or other licensed provider of health care.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645B.810 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645B / Section 645B.810
Attorney General may bring civil action; recovery of costs in civil action
Status: in_force

1. The Attorney General may bring any appropriate civil action against a person to enforce any provision of this chapter, a regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter or an order of the Commissioner, including, without limitation, an order of the Commissioner: (a) Imposing an administrative fine; or (b) Suspending, revoking or placing conditions upon a license.

2. If the Attorney General prevails in any civil action brought pursuant to this chapter, the court shall order the person against whom the civil action was brought to pay: (a) Court costs; and (b) Reasonable costs of the investigation and prosecution of the civil action.

3. Whether or not the Attorney General brings a civil action against a person pursuant to this chapter, the Attorney General may prosecute the person for a criminal violation pursuant to this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645.160 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645 / Section 645.160
Real Estate Commission: Quorum; effect of vacancy; act of majority
Status: in_force

1. A majority of the Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, for the performance of any duty, or for the exercise of any power or authority of the Commission.

2. A vacancy on the Commission shall not impair the right of the remaining members to perform all of the duties and exercise all of the power and authority of the Commission.

3. The act of the majority of the Commission when in session as a Commission shall constitute the act of the Commission.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 638.110 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 638 / Section 638.110
Examination for license to practice veterinary medicine; regulations
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided by NRS 638.105 , each applicant for an initial license must pass: (a) The state examination administered by the Board; and (b) Any other examination approved by the Board and a national testing service for veterinary medicine that has been approved by the Board.

2. The Board shall adopt regulations prescribing the requirements for the examination of an applicant.

3. The written examination required of an applicant may be supplemented by such oral interviews and practical demonstrations as the Board considers necessary.

4. If the Board denies an applicant a license because the applicant did not comply with the requirements of this section, the Board is not required to return the fee submitted with the application.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641B.281 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641B / Section 641B.281
Renewal of license: Duty 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 shall: (a) Make the data request developed by the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to NRS 439A.116 available to applicants for the renewal of a license pursuant to this chapter through a link on the electronic application for the renewal of a license; and (b) Request each applicant to complete and electronically submit the data request to the Director.

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

3. An applicant for the renewal of a license is not required to complete a data request pursuant to subsection 1 and is not subject to disciplinary action, including, without limitation, refusal to renew the license, for failure to do so.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 637B.195 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 637B / Section 637B.195
Apprentices: Issuance of license; proof of sponsor
Status: in_force

1. The Board may issue an apprentice license to an applicant who has not yet completed a program of education or training approved by the Board pursuant to NRS 637B.193 or passed the examination prescribed pursuant to NRS 637B.194 .

2. An applicant for an apprentice license must provide proof satisfactory to the Board that a sponsor has agreed to assume responsibility for the direct supervision and in-service training of the applicant.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 640.0216 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 640 / Section 640.0216
“Physical therapist technician” defined
Status: in_force

“ Physical therapist technician ” means an unlicensed person who performs certain limited activities at the direction of the physical therapist.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 648.0069 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 648 / Section 648.0069
“License” defined
Status: in_force

“License” means a license or certificate issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630.304 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630 / Section 630.304
Misrepresentation in obtaining or renewing license; false advertising; practicing under another name; signing blank prescription forms; influencing patient to engage in sexual activity; discouraging second opinion; terminating care without adequate notice
Status: in_force

The following acts, among others, constitute grounds for initiating disciplinary action or denying licensure:

1. Obtaining, maintaining or renewing or attempting to obtain, maintain or renew a license to practice medicine by bribery, fraud or misrepresentation or by any false, misleading, inaccurate or incomplete statement.

2. Advertising the practice of medicine in a false, deceptive or misleading manner.

3. Practicing or attempting to practice medicine under another name.

4. Signing a blank prescription form.

5. Influencing a patient in order to engage in sexual activity with the patient or with others.

6. Attempting directly or indirectly, by way of intimidation, coercion or deception, to obtain or retain a patient or to discourage the use of a second opinion.

7. Terminating the medical care of a patient without adequate notice or without making other arrangements for the continued care of the patient.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 633.171 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 633 / Section 633.171
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

1. This chapter does not apply to: (a) The practice of medicine or perfusion pursuant to chapter 630 of NRS , dentistry, chiropractic, naprapathy, podiatry, optometry, respiratory care, faith or Christian Science healing, nursing, veterinary medicine or fitting hearing aids. (b) A medical officer of the Armed Forces or a medical officer of any division or department of the United States in the discharge of his or her official duties, including, without limitation, providing medical care in a hospital in accordance with an agreement entered into pursuant to NRS 449.2455 . (c) Osteopathic physicians who are called into this State, other than on a regular basis, for consultation or assistance to a physician licensed in this State, and who are legally qualified to practice in the state where they reside. (d) Osteopathic physicians who are temporarily exempt from licensure pursuant to NRS 633.420 and are practicing osteopathic medicine within the scope of the exemption. (e) The performance of medical services by a student enrolled in an educational program for a physician assistant which is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc., or its successor organization, as part of such a program. (f) A physician assistant of any division or department of the United States in the discharge of his or her official duties unless licensure by a state is required by the division or department of the United States. (g) Any person permitted to practice any other healing art under this title who does so within the scope of that authority.

2. This chapter does not repeal or affect any law of this State regulating or affecting any other healing art.

3. This chapter does not prohibit: (a) Gratuitous services of a person in cases of emergency. (b) The domestic administration of family remedies.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645B.075 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645B / Section 645B.075
Payment of statutory assessment by mortgage company; duty of mortgage company and loan originators to cooperate fully with audits and examinations
Status: in_force

Each mortgage company shall pay the assessment levied pursuant to NRS 645F.180 . Each mortgage company and mortgage loan originator shall cooperate fully with the audits and examinations performed pursuant thereto.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 656A.530 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 656A / Section 656A.530
Limitations on time to file complaints
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a complaint must not be filed against an interpreter or realtime captioning provider if 2 years or more have elapsed since the occurrence of the act or omission alleged as the ground for disciplinary action.

2. If the act or omission alleges fraud or misrepresentation, the complaint must be filed within 2 years after the discovery of the fraud or misrepresentation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641A.410 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641A / Section 641A.410
Engaging in practice of marriage and family therapy or clinical professional counseling without license unlawful; exceptions
Status: in_force

1. It is unlawful for any person to engage in the practice of marriage and family therapy or the practice of clinical professional counseling unless the person is licensed under the provisions of this chapter.

2. The provisions of this chapter do not: (a) Prevent any licensed physician, licensed nurse, licensed psychologist, certified alcohol or drug counselor or other person licensed or certified by the State from carrying out the functions permitted by the respective license or certification if the person does not hold himself or herself out to the public by any title and description of service likely to cause confusion with the titles and descriptions of service set forth in this chapter. (b) Apply to any activity or service of a student who is obtaining a professional education as recognized by the Board if the activity or service constitutes a part of the student's supervised course of study, the activities are supervised by a licensee under this chapter and the student is designated by the title “intern in marriage and family therapy” or any other title which clearly indicates his or her status as a student. (c) Apply to any activity or service of an intern while obtaining the experience required for licensing as a marriage and family therapist or a clinical professional counselor. (d) Apply to a licensed or ordained minister in good standing with his or her denomination whose duty is primarily to serve his or her congregation and whose practice of marriage and family therapy or clinical professional counseling is incidental to other duties if the minister does not hold himself or herself out to the public by any title or description of service that is likely to cause confusion with the titles and descriptions or services set forth in this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 624.430 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 624 / Section 624.430
“Owner” defined
Status: in_force

“Owner” means a natural person who owns a single-family residence and who contracts with a residential contractor for the performance of qualified services with respect to the residence. The term includes a subsequent owner.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 640B.005 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 640B / Section 640B.005
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 640B.011 to 640B.120 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 633.574 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 633 / Section 633.574
Review and investigation of complaint relating to prescriptions for certain controlled substances; notice to licensee; formal complaint and hearing; referral or postponement of investigation; regulations; explanation or technical advisory bulletin regarding relevant law
Status: in_force

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

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

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

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

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

6. The Board shall: (a) Adopt regulations providing for disciplinary action against a licensee for inappropriately prescribing a controlled substance listed in schedule II, III or IV or violating the provisions of NRS 639.2391 to 639.23916 , inclusive, and any regulations adopted by the State Board of Pharmacy pursuant thereto. Such disciplinary action must include, without limitation, requiring the licensee to complete additional continuing education concerning prescribing controlled substances listed in schedules II, III and IV. (b) Develop and disseminate to each osteopathic physician and physician assistant licensed pursuant to this chapter or make available on the Internet website of the Board an explanation or a technical advisory bulletin to inform those osteopathic physicians and physician assistants of the requirements of this section and NRS 633.577 , 639.23507 and 639.2391 to 639.23916 , inclusive, and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto. The Board shall update the explanation or bulletin as necessary to include any revisions to those provisions of law or regulations. The explanation or bulletin must include, without limitation, an explanation of the requirements that apply to specific controlled substances or categories of controlled substances.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645D.300 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645D / Section 645D.300
Procedure; report; duties of energy auditor; limited energy audit or energy assessment
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, when conducting an energy audit, an energy auditor shall evaluate the entire home and must include, without limitation, in his or her evaluation: (a) A visual inspection, diagnostic overview and health and safety test of the energy features of the entire home; (b) Documentation of the general condition of the home, including, without limitation: (1) Envelope features and ages; (2) Types, characteristics and ages of equipment; (3) Characteristics of appliances and lighting; and (4) Any anticipated remediation issues, including, without limitation, moisture or combustion appliance problems; (c) An assessment of the performance and efficiency of the building airflow and indoor air quality and ventilation, including, without limitation: (1) Any visible sources of indoor air pollution; (2) The flow rate of exhaust fans and whether the clothes dryer vent is properly vented; and (3) An evaluation of the connection of any attached garage to the home for possible air leaks; (d) An assessment of the control of moisture in the home, including, without limitation: (1) A visual identification of any moisture present from roof leaks, wall penetrations or door or window openings; and (2) An identification of any potential areas where mold may grow; (e) An estimation of U-factors and solar heat gain coefficients of the windows and doors; (f) An evaluation of the efficiency of the heating and cooling of the home, including, without limitation, the performance and efficiency of any: (1) Furnace; (2) Air-conditioning system; (3) Heat pump; (4) Air duct system; (5) Thermal insulation; (6) Boiler; (7) System for providing steam heat; (8) Hot water heater; or (9) Heating, ventilating and air-conditioning system; (g) An analysis of the base load energy use and advice to clients on reduction strategies, including, without limitation, an examination of: (1) The utility use and the billing history for the immediately preceding 12 months; (2) The efficiency of major appliances; (3) Lighting efficiency and alternatives; or (4) The energy used by any pool or spa; and (h) Testing of combustion appliances in accordance with the standards issued by the American National Standards Institute or the American Society for Testing and Materials.

2. After conducting an energy audit, an energy auditor shall prepare and provide to the homeowner and the United States Department of Energy a report based upon the energy audit that includes, without limitation: (a) Any energy programs, incentives, regulations, energy costs or fuel types which apply to the homeowner; (b) A specific recommendation that any combustion appliance which is post-retrofit be tested; (c) A prioritization of health and safety hazards in the home and recommendations for improvements according to their urgency and importance, in relation to any energy efficiency measures which have been installed; (d) Suggestions for home repairs and renovations based on a loading order that will maximize cost effectiveness and feasibility using computer software approved by the United States Department of Energy; (e) In addition to the provisions of paragraph (c), an identification of existing hazards and potential hazards which may develop, together with specific preventative measures; and (f) Measures to save energy and changes in the behavior of the homeowner to increase energy efficiency, including the use of consumer electronics.

3. An energy auditor shall not base an energy audit upon a single product line, the services of a contractor or his or her own convenience.

4. An energy auditor shall use survey and labeling software programs or rating tools for performing an energy audit which have been approved by the United States Department of Energy.

5. In lieu of an energy audit, an energy auditor may perform a limited energy audit or energy assessment of a home. If an energy auditor performs a limited energy audit or energy assessment, the energy auditor must comply with the requirements of subsections 2, 3 and 4. As used in this subsection: (a) “ Energy assessment ” means an evaluation of one or more of the appliances or systems listed in paragraph (f) of subsection 1. (b) “ Limited energy audit ” means an evaluation of a home which includes less than the entire home, but includes the provision of at least one of the services specified in paragraphs (a) to (e), inclusive, (g) or (h) of subsection 1.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645C.700 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645C / Section 645C.700
Suspension of registration for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of registration
Status: in_force

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

1. If the Division 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 holder of a registration, the Division shall deem the registration to be suspended at the end of the 30th day after the date the court order was issued unless the Division receives a letter issued to the holder of the registration by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 stating that the holder of the registration has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560 .

2. The Division shall reinstate a registration that has been suspended by a district court pursuant to NRS 425.540 if the Division receives a letter issued by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 to the holder of the registration stating that the holder of the registration has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 622A.360 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 622A / Section 622A.360
Motions
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter or as permitted by the regulatory body or hearing panel or officer, to request a ruling from the regulatory body or hearing panel or officer on any issue of law or procedure in a case, a party must file a written motion with the regulatory body or hearing panel or officer.

2. A party may file only the following prehearing motions: (a) A motion requesting a continuance or an extension of time. (b) A motion requesting, for good cause, the recusal of the hearing officer, a member of the hearing panel or a member of the regulatory body from participation in the case. (c) A motion requesting the separation of consolidated cases. (d) A motion requesting a more definite statement regarding the allegations in the charging document on the ground that there is not enough information in the charging document to formulate a defense. (e) A motion requesting dismissal of the charging document for failure to state facts which, if true, would form a sufficient basis for discipline. (f) With leave of the regulatory body or hearing panel or officer, any other motion requesting appropriate action or relief before the date of the hearing.

3. A prehearing motion must be filed with the regulatory body or hearing panel or officer at least 10 days before the date of the hearing. A party who opposes the motion may file a response to the prehearing motion not later than 7 days after the date of service of the motion. Upon a showing of good cause, the regulatory body or hearing panel or officer may allow a party to file such a motion or response within such other times as the regulatory body or hearing panel or officer deems appropriate.

4. The regulatory body or hearing panel or officer shall rule on any prehearing motion before or on the date of the hearing. The regulatory body may authorize the president or chair of the regulatory body to rule on any prehearing motion before the date of the hearing. The hearing panel may authorize the chair or presiding officer of the hearing panel to rule on any prehearing motion before the date of the hearing.

5. A party may file only the following motions after the commencement of the hearing: (a) After the prosecutor has concluded the presentation of his or her case in chief, a motion requesting dismissal of the charging document for failure of the prosecutor to meet the burden of proof. (b) With leave of the regulatory body or hearing panel or officer, any other motion requesting appropriate action or relief during the hearing.

6. A party may file only the motions set forth in NRS 622A.390 after the close of the hearing.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 642.570 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 642 / Section 642.570
Prosecution of violations
Status: in_force

In a manner consistent with the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS , the Board shall cause the prosecution of all persons violating any provision of this chapter or chapter 451 or 452 of NRS.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 635.162 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 635 / Section 635.162
Injunctive relief; order of court for limitation of practice or suspension of license; temporary restraining order
Status: in_force

1. In addition to any other remedy provided by law, the Board, through its President or Secretary or the Attorney General, may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction: (a) To enjoin any prohibited act or other conduct of a podiatric physician which is harmful to the public; (b) To enjoin any person who is not licensed under this chapter from practicing podiatry; (c) To limit the podiatric physician's practice or suspend his or her license to practice podiatry; or (d) To enjoin the use of the title “D.P.M.,” “Podiatrist,” “Podiatric Physician,” “Podiatric Physician-Surgeon” or “Physician-Surgeon D.P.M.” when not licensed by the Board pursuant to this chapter, unless the use is otherwise authorized by a specific statute.

2. The court in a proper case may issue a temporary restraining order or a preliminary injunction for the purposes set forth in subsection 1: (a) Without proof of actual damage sustained by any person; (b) Without relieving any person from criminal prosecution for engaging in the practice of podiatry without a license; and (c) Pending proceedings for disciplinary action by the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 648.120 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 648 / Section 648.120
Licenses: Fees; abeyance; regulations
Status: in_force

1. A license issued pursuant to this chapter may not be issued or renewed until the applicant or licensee pays to the Board a license fee prescribed by the Board in an amount not exceeding $500 for each category of license being issued or renewed.

2. A license held in abeyance may not be renewed until the licensee pays to the Board a license fee prescribed by the Board in an amount not exceeding $100 for each category of license being renewed.

3. The license fee must be paid annually and is due on July 1. The Board may provide that the fee be reduced ratably for portions of the license period.

4. A license held in abeyance may be reinstated upon payment to the Board of $100 for each category of license and the annual license fee prescribed pursuant to subsection 1 for each category of license.

5. The Board shall prescribe by regulation the circumstances under which the Board will hold a license in abeyance.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 629.085 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 629 / Section 629.085
Conditions and limitations on performance or supervision of performance of pelvic examination
Status: in_force

1. A provider of health care shall not: (a) Perform or supervise the performance of a pelvic examination that the provider of health care is not appropriately licensed, certified or registered to perform or is not within the scope of practice of the provider of health care; or (b) Perform a pelvic examination on an anesthetized or unconscious patient or supervise the performance of a pelvic examination on such a patient without first obtaining the informed consent of the patient unless: (1) The pelvic examination is within the scope of a surgical procedure or diagnostic examination to which the patient has given informed consent; or (2) In the case of an unconscious patient: (I) The pelvic examination is required for diagnostic purposes and is medically necessary; or (II) The patient is an alleged victim of a sexual assault and the physician or physician assistant reasonably concludes that exigent circumstances justify conducting a forensic medical examination which requires the pelvic examination.

2. A person who is not licensed, certified or registered as a provider of health care and is working under the supervision of a provider of health care, including, without limitation, a student or trainee, shall not: (a) Perform or supervise the performance of any pelvic examination that his or her supervising provider of health care is prohibited by subsection 1 from supervising; or (b) Supervise the performance of a pelvic examination by any other person outside the immediate presence of his or her supervising provider of health care.

3. As used in this section: (a) “Forensic medical examination” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 217.300 . (b) “Sexual assault” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 200.366 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630.30695 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630 / Section 630.30695
Board required to take certain actions after receiving certain notice concerning transactions involving physician group practices; investigations and hearings; administrative penalty
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, if the Board receives notice from the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to NRS 439A.126 that a physician group practice or a person who owns all or substantially all of a physician group practice has failed to provide timely notice to the Department of a transaction described in subsection 3 of NRS 439A.126 , the Board must proceed as if a complaint had been filed against the physician group practice or person, as applicable. If the notice concerns a physician group practice that consists of physicians licensed pursuant to this chapter and osteopathic physicians licensed pursuant to chapter 633 of NRS , the Board shall consult with the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine to ensure that either the Board or the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine, but not both, investigates the notice.

2. If, after conducting an investigation and a hearing in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, the Board determines that a physician group practice or a person who owns all or substantially all of a physician group practice has failed to provide timely notice to the Department of Health and Human Services of a transaction described in subsection 3 of NRS 439A.126 , the Board may impose an administrative penalty of not more than $5,000 for each day of such failure.

3. As used in this section, “ physician group practice ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 439A.126 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 629.340 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 629 / Section 629.340
Scope of regulation, disciplinary action, liabilities or penalties for engaging in authorized activities
Status: in_force

1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any department, commission, board or agency of a state or local government, including, without limitation, a state professional board, shall not: (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 of NRS 629.370 and subsection 2 of NRS 629.390 , regulate the activities authorized by NRS 629.300 to 629.390 , inclusive; or (b) Take disciplinary action or impose civil or criminal liabilities or penalties against a person for engaging in an activity authorized by NRS 629.300 to 629.390 , inclusive.

2. This section does not: (a) Absolve a professional licensing board of the duty to regulate licensees or otherwise prohibit or limit the powers and duties of a licensing board to regulate the procedures used to administer the nonembryonic cells. (b) Absolve any person of civil or criminal liability or penalty for failure to use the reasonable care, skill or knowledge ordinarily used in rendering medical services under similar circumstances.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 633.111 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 633 / Section 633.111
“Professional incompetence” defined
Status: in_force

“Professional incompetence” means lack of ability safely and skillfully to practice osteopathic medicine, or to practice one or more of its specified branches, arising from:

1. Lack of knowledge or training;

2. Impaired physical or mental capability of the osteopathic physician;

3. Indulgence in the use of alcohol or any controlled substance; or

4. Any other sole or contributing cause.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 640B.035 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 640B / Section 640B.035
“Disposition” defined
Status: in_force

“ Disposition ” means the application of accepted management techniques to provide the appropriate care and resources concerning an athletic injury.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 642.320 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 642 / Section 642.320
Requirements for apprentice to become licensed embalmer: Application for licensure
Status: in_force

All registered apprentices shall file applications for licenses to practice the profession of embalming within 12 months after they have completed the required 1 year of apprenticeship. Failure to do so automatically revokes the certificate of registration.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645C.150 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645C / Section 645C.150
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter do not apply to:

1. A federal or state employee, or an employee of a local government, who prepares or communicates an appraisal as part of his or her official duties, unless a license or certificate is required as a condition of that employment.

2. A person appointed to evaluate real estate pursuant to chapter 152 of NRS or NRS 269.125 , except as required by the appointing judge.

3. A board of appraisers acting pursuant to NRS 269.135 .

4. A person licensed pursuant to chapter 645 or 684A of NRS, or certified pursuant to chapter 645D of NRS , while performing an act within the scope of his or her license or certificate.

5. A person who makes an evaluation of real estate as an incidental part of his or her employment for which special compensation is not provided, if that evaluation is only provided to the person’s employer for internal use within the place of his or her employment.

6. A person who makes an assessment of the value of property in connection with a judicial proceeding for eminent domain brought pursuant to chapter 37 of NRS.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 632.01264 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 632 / Section 632.01264
“Approved school of professional nursing” defined
Status: in_force

“ Approved school of professional nursing ” means a school of professional nursing that is approved by the Board as meeting the standards for professional nursing education established by the Board pursuant to NRS 632.440 to 632.4705 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 629.016 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 629 / Section 629.016
“Custodian of health care records” and “custodian” defined
Status: in_force

1. “ Custodian of health care records ” or “ custodian ” means: (a) Any person having primary custody of health care records pursuant to this chapter; or (b) Any facility that maintains the health care records of patients.

2. For the purposes of this section, a provider of health care shall not be deemed to have primary custody of health care records or to be the operator of a facility that maintains the health care records of patients: (a) Solely by reason of the status of the provider as a member of a group of providers of health care; or (b) If another person is employed or retained to maintain custody of the health care records of the provider.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645.322 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645 / Section 645.322
Accounting of use of advance fee charged or collected; Division may demand accounting
Status: in_force

Any person or entity who charges or collects an advance fee shall, within 3 months after the charge or collection, furnish to his or her client an accounting of the use of that money. The Real Estate Division may also demand an accounting by such person or entity of advance fees so collected.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 644A.755 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 644A / Section 644A.755
Unconscionable contracts with students
Status: in_force

1. An unconscionable contract between a school of cosmetology and a student of cosmetology is not enforceable.

2. “ Unconscionable contract ” means a contract which a person of common sense, who was not under a delusion, would not execute and which a fair and honest person would not accept. The fact that one provision of a contract or the entire contract is more favorable to one party than another does not in itself render a contract unconscionable.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645.285 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645 / Section 645.285
Owner-developers: Form and contents of application for registration
Status: in_force

1. Application for original registration as an owner-developer shall be made on a form provided by the Division, and shall set forth: (a) The limits of the area within which the applicant owns the residences proposed to be sold; (b) The location of the applicant's principal place of business; and (c) Any further information required by regulations of the Commission.

2. An application to enlarge the area covered by a registration shall set forth the limits of the area to be added.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641A.290 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641A / Section 641A.290
Fees
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the Board shall establish a schedule of fees for the following items which must not exceed the following amounts: Application for an initial license $150 Initial issuance of a license60 Biennial renewal of a license to practice as a marriage and family therapist or clinical professional counselor 450 Fee for late payment of the biennial renewal 125 Placement of a license to practice as a marriage and family therapist or clinical professional counselor on inactive status200 Renewal of an intern’s license150 Issuance of a duplicate license 10 Reevaluation of an applicant’s course work50 Application for approval as a supervisor75 Approval of a course or program of continuing education 25 Approval of a provider of continuing education 150

2. If 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 submits an application for a license by endorsement pursuant to NRS 641A.242 , the Board shall collect not more than one-half of the fee established pursuant to subsection 1 for the application for and initial issuance of the license.

3. As used in this section, “veteran” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 417.005 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645D.700 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645D / Section 645D.700
Grounds for disciplinary action; authorized disciplinary action; limitations on reissuance of certificate or license after revocation; orders imposing discipline deemed public records
Status: in_force

1. Grounds for disciplinary action against a certified inspector or energy auditor are: (a) Unprofessional conduct; (b) Professional incompetence; and (c) A criminal conviction for a felony or any offense involving moral turpitude.

2. If grounds for disciplinary action against a certified inspector or energy auditor exist, the Division may, after providing the inspector or energy auditor with notice and an opportunity for a hearing, do one or more of the following: (a) Revoke or suspend the certificate or license. (b) Place conditions upon the certificate or license or upon the reissuance of a certificate or license revoked pursuant to this section. (c) Deny the renewal of the certificate or license. (d) Impose a fine of not more than $1,000 for each violation.

3. If a certificate or license is revoked by the Division, another certificate or license must not be issued to the same inspector or energy auditor for at least 1 year after the date of the revocation, or at any time thereafter except in the sole discretion of the Administrator, and then only if the inspector or energy auditor satisfies the requirements for an original certificate or license.

4. An order that imposes discipline and the findings of fact and conclusions of law supporting that order are public records.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645B.015 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645B / Section 645B.015
Exemptions for certain persons and entities
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in NRS 645B.016 , the Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2008, 12 U.S.C. §§ 5101 et seq., and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto and other applicable law, the provisions of this chapter do not apply to:

1. Any person doing business under the laws of this State, any other state or the United States relating to banks, savings banks, trust companies, savings and loan associations, industrial loan companies, credit unions, thrift companies or insurance companies, including, without limitation, a subsidiary or a holding company of such a bank, company, association or union.

2. A real estate investment trust, as defined in 26 U.S.C. § 856 , unless the business conducted in this State is not subject to supervision by the regulatory authority of the other jurisdiction, in which case licensing pursuant to this chapter is required.

3. An employee benefit plan, as defined in 29 U.S.C. § 1002(3) , if the loan is made directly from money in the plan by the plan's trustee.

4. An attorney at law rendering services in the performance of his or her duties as an attorney at law.

5. A real estate broker rendering services in the performance of his or her duties as a real estate broker.

6. Any person doing any act under an order of any court.

7. Any one natural person, or married couple, who provides money for investment in commercial loans secured by a lien on real property, on his or her own account, unless such a person makes a loan secured by a lien on real property using his or her own money and assigns all or a part of his or her interest in the loan to another person, other than his or her spouse or child, within 3 years after the date on which the loan is made or the deed of trust is recorded, whichever occurs later.

8. A natural person who only offers or negotiates terms of a residential mortgage loan: (a) With or on behalf of an immediate family member of the person; (b) Secured by a dwelling that served as the person's residence; or (c) If: (1) The residential mortgage loan is for a manufactured home, as defined in NRS 118B.015 ; (2) The residential mortgage loan is financed by the seller; and (3) The seller has not engaged in more than five such loans in this State during the immediately preceding 12 consecutive months.

9. Agencies of the United States and of this State and its political subdivisions, including the Public Employees' Retirement System.

10. A seller of real property who offers credit secured by a mortgage of the property sold.

11. A nonprofit agency or organization: (a) Which provides self-help housing for a borrower who has provided part of the labor to construct the dwelling securing the borrower's loan; (b) Which does not charge or collect origination fees in connection with the origination of residential mortgage loans; (c) Which only makes residential mortgage loans at an interest rate of 0 percent per annum; (d) Whose volunteers, if any, do not receive compensation for their services in the construction of a dwelling; (e) Which does not profit from the sale of a dwelling to a borrower; and (f) Which maintains tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 , 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) .

12. A housing counseling agency approved by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.

13. Except as otherwise required by the Director of the Department of Business and Industry pursuant to NRS 657A.430 or 657A.620 , a participant in the Regulatory Experimentation Program for Product Innovation established and administered pursuant to chapter 657A of NRS .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 629.201 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 629 / Section 629.201
Right to bring civil action for disclosure of genetic information
Status: in_force

Any person who suffers an injury as a result of the disclosure of his or her genetic information by another person in violation of NRS 629.171 may bring a civil action for the recovery of his or her actual damages, including costs and attorney's fees.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641.318 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641 / Section 641.318
Immunity of certain persons from civil liability
Status: in_force

In addition to any other immunity provided by the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS , the Board, a review panel of a hospital, an association of psychologists or any other person who or organization which initiates a complaint or assists in any lawful investigation or proceeding concerning the licensing of a psychologist or the registering of a psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee or the discipline of a psychologist, psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee for gross malpractice, repeated malpractice, professional incompetence or unprofessional conduct is immune from any civil action for that initiation or assistance or any consequential damages, if the person or organization acted without malicious intent.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 627.160 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 627 / Section 627.160
“Subcontract” defined
Status: in_force

A “subcontract” is a written contract signed by a contractor who is not the owner of premises and another person for the performance of work or labor or the supplying of materials to bring about the construction, repair, alteration or improvement of any premises.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645B.760 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645B / Section 645B.760
Effect of failure to appear at hearing; penalty
Status: in_force

If a person is alleged to have engaged in any conduct or committed any violation that is described in NRS 645B.620 , 645B.630 or 645B.670 or is alleged to have committed a violation of any other provision of this chapter, a regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter or an order of the Commissioner, and the person fails to appear, without reasonable cause, at a hearing before the Commissioner concerning the alleged conduct or violation:

1. The Commissioner shall notify the Attorney General that the person failed to appear;

2. The person is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished as provided in NRS 645B.950 ; and

3. The Commissioner may conduct the hearing in the person's absence, draw any conclusions that the Commissioner deems appropriate from the person’s failure to appear and render a decision concerning the alleged conduct or violation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 623.255 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 623 / Section 623.255
Renewal of certificate: Continuing education; regulations
Status: in_force

The Board may, by regulation, require each architect, registered interior designer or residential designer who holds a certificate of registration pursuant to the provisions of this chapter to complete not more than 12 hours per year of continuing education as a condition to the renewal of the certificate.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641.274 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641 / Section 641.274
Limitation on time for completion of examination after issuance of order suspending license or registration pending disciplinary proceedings
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS , if the Board, a panel of its members or a hearing officer issues an order suspending the license of a psychologist or the registration of a psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee pending proceedings for disciplinary action and requires the psychologist, psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee to submit to a mental or physical examination or an examination of his or her competency to practice psychology or to practice as a psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee, the examination must be conducted and the results obtained within 60 days after the Board, panel of its members or hearing officer issues the order.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634B.120 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 634B / Section 634B.120
Regulations
Status: in_force

The Board, with the advice of the Advisory Board, shall adopt regulations:

1. Governing the licensure of naprapaths and the practice of naprapathy, including, without limitation: (a) The minimum hours of clinical experience and other minimum qualifications for licensure as a naprapath, in addition to the qualifications prescribed by NRS 634B.200 ; (b) Rules of professional conduct for naprapaths; (c) The requirements to register as a teacher, advisor or supervisor pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 634B.080 , including, without limitation, the fee for such registration; (d) The requirements for continuing education for the renewal of a license as a naprapath; and (e) Requirements governing advertising or the use of promotional materials by a naprapath; and

2. Prescribing requirements for the approval of programs of education in naprapathy by the Division, including, without limitation, regulations governing the curriculum for such programs.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630.364 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630 / Section 630.364
Immunity from civil action; Board prohibited from taking certain action against physician for disclosing certain violations to governmental entity or cooperating in related investigation, hearing or inquiry
Status: in_force

1. Any person or organization who furnishes information concerning an applicant for a license or a licensee in good faith in accordance with the provisions of this chapter is immune from any civil action for furnishing that information.

2. The Board and any of its members and its staff, counsel, investigators, experts, peer reviewers, committees, panels, hearing officers, consultants and the employees or volunteers of a diversion program are immune from any civil liability for: (a) Any decision or action taken in good faith in response to information acquired by the Board. (b) Disseminating information concerning an applicant for a license or a licensee to other boards or agencies of the State, the Attorney General, any hospitals, medical societies, insurers, employers, patients and their families or any law enforcement agency.

3. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, the Board shall not commence an investigation, impose any disciplinary action or take any other adverse action against a physician for: (a) Disclosing to a governmental entity a violation of any law, rule or regulation by an applicant for a license to practice medicine or by a physician; or (b) Cooperating with a governmental entity that is conducting an investigation, hearing or inquiry into such a violation, including, without limitation, providing testimony concerning the violation.

4. A physician who discloses information to or cooperates with a governmental entity pursuant to subsection 3 with respect to the violation of any law, rule or regulation by the physician is subject to investigation and any other administrative or disciplinary action by the Board under the provisions of this chapter for such violation.

5. As used in this section: (a) “ Diversion program ” means a program approved by the Board to correct a licensee's alcohol or other substance use disorder or any other impairment. (b) “ Governmental entity ” includes, without limitation: (1) A federal, state or local officer, employee, agency, department, division, bureau, board, commission, council, authority or other subdivision or entity of a public employer; (2) A federal, state or local employee, committee, member or commission of the Legislative Branch of Government; (3) A federal, state or local representative, member or employee of a legislative body or a county, town, village or any other political subdivision or civil division of the State; (4) A federal, state or local law enforcement agency or prosecutorial office, or any member or employee thereof, or police or peace officer; and (5) A federal, state or local judiciary, or any member or employee thereof, or grand or petit jury.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.137 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 634 / Section 634.137
Establishment; regulations
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall establish a preceptor program to provide supervised clinical experience to students enrolled in colleges of chiropractic.

2. The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out the preceptor program required by this section. The regulations must include, without limitation: (a) The application procedure for participation in the preceptor program; (b) Eligibility requirements for students which are in addition to the requirements set forth in NRS 634.1375 ; (c) The form, content and provisions required for a preceptor agreement between a student and a chiropractic physician; and (d) Eligibility requirements for the approval of a chiropractic physician to serve as a preceptor which are in addition to the requirements set forth in NRS 634.1379 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 647.143 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 647 / Section 647.143
Violations by scrap metal processors; penalty; injunction
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3 and unless a greater penalty is provided pursuant to specific statute, a person who violates any provision of NRS 647.093 , 647.094 , 647.0943 , 647.096 , 647.098 or 647.099 is guilty of a misdemeanor.

2. In addition to the provisions of subsections 1 and 3, the court may issue an injunction prohibiting a person from engaging in the business of a scrap metal processor: (a) For the first or second offense, for a period of not less than 30 days. (b) For a third or subsequent offense, for a period of 1 year.

3. Any scrap metal processor who is a natural person and who knowingly violates NRS 647.093 or who sells any used catalytic converter that the scrap metal processor knows or should know is a stolen catalytic converter, is guilty of: (a) If the violation involves one used catalytic converter, a category E felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 . (b) If the violation involves 2 or more, but less than 10, used catalytic converters, a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 . (c) If the violation involves 10 or more used catalytic converters, a category C felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645B.690 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645B / Section 645B.690
Duty of Commissioner to take disciplinary action for certain violations
Status: in_force

1. If a person offers or provides any of the services of a mortgage company or mortgage loan originator or otherwise engages in, carries on or holds himself or herself out as engaging in or carrying on the business of a mortgage company or mortgage loan originator and, at the time: (a) The person was required to have a license pursuant to this chapter and the person did not have such a license; (b) The person was required to be registered with the Registry and the person was not so registered; or (c) The person's license was suspended or revoked pursuant to this chapter, the Commissioner may impose upon the person an administrative fine of not more than $50,000 for each violation and, if the person has a license, the Commissioner may suspend or revoke it.

2. If a mortgage company violates any provision of subsection 1 of NRS 645B.080 and the mortgage company fails, without reasonable cause, to remedy the violation within 20 business days after being ordered by the Commissioner to do so or within such later time as prescribed by the Commissioner, or if the Commissioner orders a mortgage company to provide information, make a report or permit an examination of his or her books or affairs pursuant to this chapter and the mortgage company fails, without reasonable cause, to comply with the order within 20 business days or within such later time as prescribed by the Commissioner, the Commissioner may: (a) Impose upon the mortgage company an administrative fine of not more than $25,000 for each violation; (b) Suspend or revoke the license of the mortgage company; and (c) Conduct a hearing to determine whether the mortgage company is conducting business in an unsafe and injurious manner that may result in danger to the public and whether it is necessary for the Commissioner to take possession of the property of the mortgage company pursuant to NRS 645B.630 .

3. If a mortgage company: (a) Makes or offers for sale in this State any investments in promissory notes secured by liens on real property; and (b) Receives the lowest possible rating on two consecutive periodic standard examinations pursuant to NRS 645B.060 , the Commissioner may suspend or revoke the license of the mortgage company.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630A.510 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630A / Section 630A.510
Final order of Board; authorized disciplinary action; private reprimands prohibited; orders imposing discipline deemed public records
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 630A.150 , any member of the Board who was not a member of the investigative committee, if one was appointed, may participate in the final order of the Board. If the Board, after notice and a hearing as required by law, determines that a violation of the provisions of this chapter or the regulations adopted by the Board has occurred, it shall issue and serve on the person charged an order, in writing, containing its findings and any sanctions imposed by the Board. If the Board determines that no violation has occurred, it shall dismiss the charges, in writing, and notify the person that the charges have been dismissed.

2. If the Board finds that a violation has occurred, it may by order: (a) Place the person on probation for a specified period on any of the conditions specified in the order. (b) Administer to the person a public reprimand. (c) Limit the practice of the person or exclude a method of treatment from the scope of his or her practice. (d) Suspend the license or certificate of the person for a specified period or until further order of the Board. (e) Revoke the person's license to practice homeopathic medicine or certificate to practice as an advanced practitioner of homeopathy or as a homeopathic assistant. (f) Require the person to participate in a program to correct an alcohol or other substance use disorder or any other impairment. (g) Require supervision of the person's practice. (h) Impose an administrative fine not to exceed $10,000. (i) Require the person to perform community service without compensation. (j) Require the person to take a physical or mental 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. (k) Require the person to fulfill certain training or educational requirements.

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. § 637.0235 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 637 / Section 637.0235
“Prescription” defined
Status: in_force

“Prescription” means a direction from a licensed prescriber to:

1. Prepare therapeutic or corrective lenses; or

2. Dispense a prepackaged contact lens that does not require any adjustment, modification or fitting.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641.196 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641 / Section 641.196
Expedited license by endorsement as psychologist: Requirements; procedure for issuance; provisional license pending action on application
Status: in_force

1. The Board may issue a license by endorsement as a psychologist 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 holds a corresponding valid and unrestricted license as a psychologist in the District of Columbia or any state or territory of the United States.

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 as a psychologist; 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 641.160 ; (c) An affidavit stating that the information contained in the application and any accompanying material is true and correct; (d) The fee prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 641.228 for the issuance of an initial license; 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 as a psychologist 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 as a psychologist to the applicant not later than 45 days after receiving all the additional information required by the Board to complete the application.

4. A license by endorsement as a psychologist 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 license by endorsement pursuant to this section, the Board may, for any reason, grant a provisional license authorizing an applicant to practice as a psychologist in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 656.257 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 656 / Section 656.257
Probation; administrative fine
Status: in_force

In addition to or in lieu of suspending, revoking or refusing to issue or renew the certificate of a certified court reporter or the license of a court reporting firm pursuant to NRS 656.240 , 656.250 or 656.253 , the Board may, by a majority vote:

1. Place the certified court reporter or licensee on probation for a period not to exceed 1 year; or

2. Impose an administrative fine against the certified court reporter or licensee as provided in NRS 656.360 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641.222 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641 / Section 641.222
Automatic suspension of psychologist’s license for failure to pay biennial fee for renewal of license; reinstatement; notice of suspension
Status: in_force

1. The license of any person who fails to pay the biennial fee for the renewal of a license within 60 days after the date when it is due is automatically suspended. The Board may, within 2 years after the date the license is so suspended, reinstate the license upon payment to the Board of the amount of the then current biennial fee for the renewal of a license and the amount of the fee for the restoration of a license so suspended. If the license is not reinstated within 2 years, the Board may reinstate the license only if it also determines that the holder of the license is competent to practice psychology.

2. A notice must be sent to any person who fails to pay the biennial fee, informing the person that the license is suspended.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.0065 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.0065
“Dispense” defined
Status: in_force

1. “Dispense” means to deliver a controlled substance or dangerous drug to an ultimate user, patient or subject of research by or pursuant to the lawful order of a practitioner, including the prescribing by a practitioner, administering, packaging, labeling or compounding necessary to prepare the substance for that delivery.

2. The term does not include the furnishing of a controlled substance by a hospital pharmacy for inpatients.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 635.158 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 635 / Section 635.158
Confidentiality of certain records of Board; exceptions; retention of complaints
Status: in_force

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

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

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

4. The Board shall, to the extent feasible, communicate or cooperate with or provide any documents or other information to any other licensing board or any other agency that is investigating a person, including, without limitation, a law enforcement agency.

5. The Board shall retain all complaints filed with the Board for at least 10 years, including, without limitation, any complaints not acted upon.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 653.530 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 653 / Section 653.530
Expedited license or limited license by endorsement: Requirements; procedure for issuance
Status: in_force

1. The Division may issue a license by endorsement to engage in radiation therapy and radiologic imaging or a limited license by endorsement to engage in radiologic imaging in accordance with the provisions of this section to an applicant who meets the requirements set forth in this section.

2. An applicant for a license by endorsement or a limited license by endorsement pursuant to this section must submit to the Division an application in the form prescribed by the Division and: (a) Proof satisfactory to the Division that the applicant: (1) If applying for a license to engage in radiation therapy and radiologic imaging, holds a valid and unrestricted license, certificate or other credential to engage in radiation therapy and radiologic imaging issued in any state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or any other territory or possession of the United States; (2) If applying for a limited license to engage in radiologic imaging, holds a valid and unrestricted license, certificate or other credential to engage in radiologic imaging issued in any state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or any other territory or possession of the United States; (3) Has not been disciplined or investigated by a regulatory authority of the state or territory in which the applicant holds or has held a license; and (4) Has not ever been held civilly or criminally liable for malpractice related to his or her license; (b) An affidavit stating that the information contained in the application and any accompanying material is true and correct; and (c) Any other information required by the Division.

3. Not later than 15 business days after receiving an application for a license by endorsement to engage in radiation therapy and radiologic imaging or a limited license by endorsement to engage in radiologic imaging pursuant to this section, the Division shall provide written notice to the applicant if any additional information is required by the Division to consider the application. Unless the Division denies the application for good cause, the Division shall approve the application and issue a license by endorsement or limited license by endorsement, as applicable, to the applicant not later than 45 days after receiving the application.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645C.110 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645C / Section 645C.110
“Real estate” defined
Status: in_force

“Real estate” includes land, any improvements and fixtures permanently affixed thereon, and every right, interest or estate therein, whether legal or equitable, whether corporeal or incorporeal, and whether the property is situated in this state or elsewhere, including without limitation freeholds, leaseholds and interests in condominiums, townhouses and planned unit developments.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645B.250 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645B / Section 645B.250
Prohibition on advancing payments to investor on behalf of debtor in default; exceptions
Status: in_force

Except pursuant to a contract for the collection or servicing of a loan which is governed by the requirements established by the Government National Mortgage Association, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation or Federal National Mortgage Association, a mortgage company or mortgage loan originator shall not advance payments to an investor on behalf of a person who has obtained a loan secured by a lien on real property and who has defaulted in his or her payments.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645H.370 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645H / Section 645H.370
Duties of Attorney General
Status: in_force

1. The Attorney General shall render to the Division opinions upon questions of law relating to the construction or interpretation of this chapter, or arising in the administration thereof, submitted to the Attorney General by the Division.

2. The Attorney General shall act as the attorney for the Division in all actions and proceedings brought against or by the Division pursuant to any of the provisions of this chapter subject to the provisions of NRS 622A.200 and 622A.210 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 632.012 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 632 / Section 632.012
“Advanced practice registered nurse” defined
Status: in_force

“ Advanced practice registered nurse ” means a registered nurse who:

1. Has specialized skills, knowledge and experience; and

2. Is licensed by the Board to provide services in addition to those that other registered nurses are authorized to provide.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645.440 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645 / Section 645.440
Denial of application: Notice; hearing; written decision; false statement ground for denial
Status: in_force

1. If the Division, after an application for a license in proper form has been filed with it, accompanied by the proper fee, denies an application, the Division shall give notice of the denial to the applicant within 15 days after its ruling, order or decision.

2. Upon written request from the applicant, filed within 30 days after receipt of that notice by the applicant, the President of the Commission shall set the matter for a hearing to be conducted at the next meeting of the Commission held pursuant to NRS 645.150 after receipt of the applicant's request if the request is received at least 20 days before the meeting and contains allegations which, if true, qualify the applicant for a license.

3. The hearing must be held at such time and place as the Commission prescribes. At least 15 days before the date set for the hearing, the Division shall notify the applicant and shall accompany the notification with an exact copy of any protest filed, together with copies of all communications, reports, affidavits or depositions in the possession of the Division relevant to the matter in question. Written notice of the hearing may be served by delivery personally to the applicant, or by mailing it by certified mail to the last known address of the applicant.

4. The hearing may be held by the Commission or by a majority of its members, and a hearing must be held, if the applicant so desires. A record of the proceedings, or any part thereof, must be made available to each party upon the payment to the Division of the reasonable cost of transcription.

5. The Commission shall render a written decision on any appeal within 60 days after the final hearing and shall notify the parties to the proceedings, in writing, of its ruling, order or decision within 15 days after it is made.

6. If an applicant has made a false statement of material fact on his or her application, the false statement may in itself be sufficient ground for refusal of a license.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645D.140 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645D / Section 645D.140
Deposit of money received by Division; financial support of Division; claim for attorney’s fees or costs of investigations
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 645D.145 , 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. 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.

3. The Real Estate Commission and the Division shall deposit any money collected from the imposition of any administrative fine or penalty pursuant to this chapter with the State Treasurer for credit to the State General Fund. The Real Estate Commission or Division may present a claim to the State Board of Examiners for recommendation to the Interim Finance Committee if money is required to pay attorney's fees or the costs of an investigation, or both.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645.042 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645 / Section 645.042
“Used manufactured home” or “used mobile home” defined
Status: in_force

“Used manufactured home” or “used mobile home” means a manufactured home or mobile home, respectively, which has been:

1. Sold, rented or leased, and which was occupied before or after the sale, rental or lease; or

2. Registered with or been the subject of a certificate of title issued by the appropriate agency of authority of this State, any other state, the District of Columbia, any territory or possession of the United States, or any foreign state, province or country.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.2107 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.2107
Surrender, revocation or suspension by licensing board or Drug Enforcement Administration: Immediate suspension of certificate, license, registration or permit
Status: in_force

The surrender, revocation or a suspension that has not been stayed of any certificate, license or registration of a practitioner, as defined in NRS 453.126 , 454.00958 or 639.0125 , by a licensing board or the Drug Enforcement Administration operates as an immediate suspension of a certificate, license, registration or permit issued by the Board pursuant to this chapter or chapter 453 or 454 of NRS to possess, administer, prescribe or dispense drugs.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645.8785 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645 / Section 645.8785
Deposit of proceeds with district court; discharge of escrow agent from further liability concerning proceeds
Status: reserved

1. If: (a) A notice of a claim is recorded pursuant to NRS 645.8775 ; (b) An escrow agent has reserved an owner's net proceeds or any portion of an owner's net proceeds pursuant to NRS 645.8781 ; and (c) Escrow for the disposition of the commercial real estate has closed, the escrow agent may, in accordance with the provisions of NRS 645A.177 , deposit with the district court of the county where the claim is recorded the amount of the owner's net proceeds reserved by him or her pursuant to NRS 645.8781 .

2. If an escrow agent deposits an owner's net proceeds with a district court pursuant to subsection 1, the escrow agent is discharged from any further liability concerning those proceeds.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 649.067 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 649 / Section 649.067
Records: Certain records relating to complaint or investigation deemed confidential; certain records relating to disciplinary action deemed public records
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 239.0115 , a complaint filed with the Commissioner, 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.

2. The complaint or other document filed by the Commissioner to initiate disciplinary action and all documents and information considered by the Commissioner when determining whether to impose discipline are public records.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 640.029 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 640 / Section 640.029
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

1. This chapter does not apply to: (a) A provider of health care who: (1) Is licensed to practice in this state; (2) Practices within the scope of that license; and (3) Does not use any letters, words or insignia listed in NRS 640.170 or 640.175 in connection with his or her name or otherwise represent that he or she is a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant, or that he or she practices physical therapy; (b) A physical therapist who is temporarily exempt from licensure pursuant to NRS 640.135 and is practicing physical therapy within the scope of the exemption; or (c) A physical therapist, physical therapist assistant or physical therapist technician of the Armed Forces of the United States or a physical therapist, physical therapist assistant or physical therapist technician of any division or department of the United States in the discharge of his or her official duties, including, without limitation, providing care in a hospital in accordance with an agreement entered into pursuant to NRS 449.2455 .

2. As used in this section, “ provider of health care ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 629.031 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.2351 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.2351
Advanced practice registered nurse: Authority to prescribe controlled substances, poisons, dangerous drugs and devices; registration
Status: in_force

1. An advanced practice registered nurse may prescribe, in accordance with NRS 454.695 and 632.237 , controlled substances, poisons, dangerous drugs and devices if the advanced practice registered nurse: (a) Is authorized to do so by the State Board of Nursing in a license issued by that Board; and (b) Applies for and obtains a certificate of registration from the State Board of Pharmacy and pays the fee set by a regulation adopted by the Board.

2. The State Board of Pharmacy shall consider each application from an advanced practice registered nurse separately, and may: (a) Issue a certificate of registration; or (b) Refuse to issue a certificate of registration, regardless of the provisions of the license issued by the State Board of Nursing.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 623A.010 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 623A / Section 623A.010
Legislative declaration
Status: in_force

The practice of landscape architecture affects the public welfare and is charged with the public interest and therefore subject to protection and regulation by the State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634A.040 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 634A / Section 634A.040
Qualifications of members
Status: in_force

1. The Governor shall appoint four members to the Board who: (a) Have a license issued pursuant to this chapter; (b) Currently engage in the practice of Oriental medicine in this State, and have engaged in the practice of Oriental medicine in this State for at least 3 years preceding appointment to the Board; (c) Are citizens of the United States; and (d) Are residents of the State of Nevada and have been for at least 1 year preceding appointment to the Board.

2. The Governor shall appoint one member to the Board who: (a) Is licensed pursuant to chapter 630 of NRS by the Board of Medical Examiners as a physician; (b) Does not engage in the administration of a facility for Oriental medicine or a school for Oriental medicine; (c) Does not have a pecuniary interest in any matter pertaining to Oriental medicine, except as a patient or potential patient; (d) Is a citizen of the United States; and (e) Is a resident of the State of Nevada and has been for at least 1 year preceding appointment to the Board.

3. The Governor shall appoint one member to the Board who: (a) Does not engage in the administration of a facility for Oriental medicine or a school for Oriental medicine; (b) Does not have a pecuniary interest in any matter pertaining to Oriental medicine, except as a patient or potential patient; (c) Is a citizen of the United States; and (d) Is a resident of the State of Nevada and has been for at least 1 year preceding appointment to the Board.

4. The Governor shall appoint one member to the Board who represents a school or college of Oriental medicine established pursuant to NRS 634A.090 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630A.555 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630A / Section 630A.555
Confidentiality of certain records of Board; exceptions
Status: in_force

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

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

3. The Board shall, to the extent feasible, communicate or cooperate with or provide any documents or other information to any other licensing board or any other agency that is investigating a person, including, without limitation, a law enforcement agency.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641C.240 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641C / Section 641C.240
Board may enter into agreement with Department of Health and Human Services for certain types of administrative assistance
Status: in_force

The Board may enter into an agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services or a division thereof to provide services to carry out or improve any function of the Board. Such services may include, without limitation:

1. Assistance in processing applications for the issuance or renewal of licenses and certificates;

2. Technical assistance;

3. Facilitating cooperation with other boards and licensing entities in this State or any other jurisdiction;

4. Recommendations to improve and standardize procedures used by the Board; and

5. Assistance in identifying resources for improving the operations of the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 632.294 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 632 / Section 632.294
Authorized services that may be provided by medication aide - certified; restrictions on scope of practice; regulations by Board regarding scope of practice
Status: in_force

1. A medication aide - certified may only administer authorized medications and perform related tasks at a designated facility under the supervision of an advanced practice registered nurse or a registered nurse and in accordance with standard protocols developed by the Board.

2. Except as otherwise provided by subsection 4, a medication aide - certified may only administer authorized medications by the following methods: (a) Orally; (b) Topically; (c) By the use of drops in the eye, ear or nose; (d) Vaginally; (e) Rectally; (f) Transdermally; and (g) By the use of an oral inhaler.

3. Except as otherwise provided by subsection 4, a medication aide - certified shall not: (a) Receive, have access to or administer any controlled substance; (b) Administer parenteral or enteral medications; (c) Administer any substances by nasogastric or gastronomy tubes; (d) Calculate drug dosages; (e) Destroy medication; (f) Receive orders, either in writing or verbally, for new or changed medication; (g) Transcribe orders from medical records; (h) Order or administer initial medications; (i) Evaluate reports of medication errors; (j) Perform treatments; (k) Conduct patient assessments or evaluations; (l) Engage in teaching activities for patients; (m) Inject a neuromodulator that is derived from Clostridium botulinum or a neuromodulator that is biosimilar to or the bioequivalent of such a neuromodulator; (n) Inject a dermal or soft tissue filler; or (o) Engage in any activity prohibited pursuant to subsection 4.

4. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the Board may adopt regulations authorizing or prohibiting any additional activities of a medication aide - certified. The Board shall not adopt regulations authorizing a medication aide - certified to perform the tasks described in paragraph (m) or (n) of subsection 3.

5. As used in this section, “ supervision ” means active oversight of the patient care services provided by a medication aide - certified while on the premises of a designated facility.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645.863 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645 / Section 645.863
Permit to engage in business as business broker: Persons eligible; requirements; continuing education; expiration; renewal; regulations
Status: in_force

1. A person who is licensed as a real estate broker, real estate broker-salesperson or real estate salesperson pursuant to this chapter may apply to the Real Estate Division for a permit to engage in business as a business broker.

2. An applicant for a permit must: (a) Provide proof satisfactory to the Real Estate Division that the applicant has successfully completed at least 24 hours of instruction relating to business brokerage; and (b) Comply with any other requirements for the issuance of a permit established by the Commission.

3. A permit expires on the same date as the license of the holder of the permit expires. A permit may be renewed at the time that a person licensed pursuant to this chapter applies for renewal of his or her license.

4. An applicant for the renewal of a permit must: (a) Provide proof satisfactory to the Real Estate Division that the applicant has successfully completed at least 3 hours of continuing education required for the renewal of his or her license pursuant to the regulations adopted by the Commission pursuant to NRS 645.575 in an approved educational course, seminar or conference relating to business brokerage. (b) Comply with any other requirements for renewal of a permit established by the Commission.

5. The Commission shall adopt such regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. The regulations must include, without limitation, provisions that establish: (a) Requirements for the issuance or renewal of a permit. (b) Fees for: (1) The issuance or renewal of a permit; (2) The cost of any examination required of an applicant for a permit, including, without limitation, any costs which are necessary for the administration of an examination; and (3) The cost of any investigation of an applicant for a permit. (c) Standards of education for the approval of a course of instruction to qualify an applicant for the issuance or renewal of a permit.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 636.288 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 636 / Section 636.288
Issuance of certificates; Board required to provide list of certified optometrists to State Board of Pharmacy
Status: in_force

The Board shall provide to:

1. Each optometrist who has complied with the requirements adopted by the Board pursuant to NRS 636.287 , a certificate to administer and prescribe pharmaceutical agents.

2. The State Board of Pharmacy the name of each optometrist it certifies pursuant to this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 644A.410 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 644A / Section 644A.410
Electrologist's apprentice: Application for registration; fee
Status: in_force

Every electrologist's apprentice must apply to the Board for registration. The application must be accompanied by a fee of $100.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 654.050 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 654 / Section 654.050
Creation; membership
Status: in_force

The Board of Examiners for Long-Term Care Administrators, consisting of the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services or the Director’s designee and six members appointed by the Governor, is hereby created within the Department of Health and Human Services.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 638.019 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 638 / Section 638.019
Action to collect compensation for regulated services requires proof of licensure at time of service
Status: in_force

1. A person engaged in any business or profession for which a license is required pursuant to this chapter may not bring or maintain an action in any court of this State, or be awarded judgment, for the collection of compensation for the performance of any act or contract for which such a license is required without alleging and proving that the person was licensed at all times during the performance of the act or contract.

2. Proof of licensure pursuant to this section must be made by production of a verified certificate of licensure from the Board which establishes that the person bringing the action was licensed as required by subsection 1.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641C.320 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641C / Section 641C.320
Issuance of provisional license or certificate as clinical alcohol and drug counselor or alcohol and drug counselor; period of validity; prohibition on renewal
Status: in_force

1. The Board may issue: (a) A provisional license as a clinical alcohol and drug counselor to a person who has applied to the Board to take the examination for a license as a clinical alcohol and drug counselor and is otherwise eligible for that license pursuant to NRS 641C.330 ; or (b) A provisional license or certificate as an alcohol and drug counselor to a person who has applied to the Board to take the examination for a license or certificate as an alcohol and drug counselor and is otherwise eligible for that license or certificate pursuant to NRS 641C.350 or 641C.390 .

2. A provisional license or certificate is valid for not more than 6 months and may not be renewed.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 628B.390 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 628B / Section 628B.390
Cancellation of license for discontinuance of business: Submission of evidence of release and discharge of obligations; entry of order; provision of copy of order to district courts
Status: in_force

1. If any private professional guardian company wishes to discontinue its business, the company shall furnish to the Commissioner satisfactory evidence of the release and discharge from all obligations which the company has assumed or which have been imposed by law. Thereafter, the Commissioner shall enter an order cancelling the license of the private professional guardian company.

2. If the Commissioner enters an order cancelling a license pursuant to this section, the Commissioner shall send a copy of the order to each district court in this State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 624.200 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 624 / Section 624.200
Deposition of witness
Status: in_force

The Board may in any hearing, investigation or other proceeding before it cause the depositions of witnesses residing within or without the State to be taken in the manner prescribed by the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure for like depositions in civil actions in the district courts of this State, and to that end may compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of records, books and papers.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645.259 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645 / Section 645.259
Liability of licensee for misrepresentation made by client; failure of seller to make required disclosures is public record
Status: in_force

A licensee may not be held liable for:

1. A misrepresentation made by his or her client unless the licensee: (a) Knew the client made the misrepresentation; and (b) Failed to inform the person to whom the client made the misrepresentation that the statement was false.

2. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the failure of the seller to make the disclosures required by NRS 113.130 and 113.135 if the information that would have been disclosed pursuant to NRS 113.130 and 113.135 is a public record which is readily available to the client. Notwithstanding the provisions of this subsection, a licensee is not relieved of the duties imposed by paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 645.252 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 637B.025 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 637B / Section 637B.025
“Apprentice” defined
Status: in_force

“ Apprentice ” means a person who is completing in-service training under the supervision of a sponsor to become eligible to apply for a license to engage in the practice of fitting and dispensing hearing aids.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 631.368 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 631 / Section 631.368
Certain records relating to investigation deemed confidential; certain records relating to disciplinary action deemed public records; cooperation with or dissemination of records to other agencies
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 or a review panel appointed pursuant to NRS 631.3635 and any record of the investigation or review 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 discipline are public records.

3. The Board shall, to the extent feasible, communicate or cooperate with or provide any record or information described in subsection 1 to any other licensing board or any other agency that is investigating a person, including a law enforcement agency.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.216 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 634 / Section 634.216
Immunity for Board or person or organization initiating or assisting in lawful investigation
Status: in_force

The Board or any person who or other organization which initiates or assists in any lawful investigation or proceeding concerning the discipline of a chiropractic physician or a business entity that provides chiropractic services is immune from any civil action for that initiation or assistance or any consequential damages, if the person or organization acted without malicious intent.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 629.091 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 629 / Section 629.091
Personal assistant authorized to perform certain services for person with disability if approved by provider of health care; requirements; liability of provider of health care for civil damages
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, a provider of health care may authorize a person to act as a personal assistant to perform specific medical, nursing or home health care services for a person with a disability without obtaining any license required for a provider of health care or his or her assistant to perform the service if: (a) The services to be performed are services that a person without a disability usually and customarily would personally perform without the assistance of a provider of health care; (b) The provider of health care determines that the personal assistant has the knowledge, skill and ability to perform the services competently; (c) The provider of health care determines that the procedures involved in providing the services are simple and the performance of such procedures by the personal assistant does not pose a substantial risk to the person with a disability; (d) The provider of health care determines that the condition of the person with a disability is stable and predictable; and (e) The personal assistant agrees with the provider of health care to refer the person with a disability to the provider of health care if: (1) The condition of the person with a disability changes or a new medical condition develops; (2) The progress or condition of the person with a disability after the provision of the service is different than expected; (3) An emergency situation develops; or (4) Any other situation described by the provider of health care develops.

2. A provider of health care that authorizes a personal assistant to perform certain services shall note in the medical records of the person with a disability who receives such services: (a) The specific services that the provider of health care has authorized the personal assistant to perform; and (b) That the requirements of this section have been satisfied.

3. After a provider of health care has authorized a personal assistant to perform specific services for a person with a disability, no further authorization or supervision by the provider is required for the continued provision of those services.

4. A personal assistant shall not: (a) Perform services pursuant to this section for a person with a disability who resides in a medical facility. (b) Perform any medical, nursing or home health care service for a person with a disability which is not specifically authorized by a provider of health care pursuant to subsection 1. (c) Except if the services are provided in an educational setting, perform services for a person with a disability in the absence of the parent or guardian of, or any other person legally responsible for, the person with a disability, if the person with a disability is not able to direct his or her own services.

5. A provider of health care who determines in good faith that a personal assistant has complied with and meets the requirements of this section is not liable for civil damages as a result of any act or omission, not amounting to gross negligence, committed by the provider of health care in making such a determination and is not liable for any act or omission of the personal assistant.

6. As used in this section: (a) “ Guardian ” means a person who has qualified as the guardian of a minor or an adult pursuant to testamentary or judicial appointment, but does not include a guardian ad litem. (b) “ Parent ” means a natural or adoptive parent whose parental rights have not been terminated. (c) “ Personal assistant ” means a person who, for compensation and under the direction of: (1) A person with a disability; (2) A parent or guardian of, or any other person legally responsible for, a person with a disability who is under the age of 18 years; or (3) A parent, spouse, guardian or adult child of a person with a disability who suffers from a cognitive impairment, performs services for the person with a disability to help the person with a disability maintain independence, personal hygiene and safety. (d) “ Provider of health care ” means a physician licensed pursuant to chapter 630, 630A or 633 of NRS, a dentist, a registered nurse, a licensed practical nurse, a physical therapist or an occupational therapist.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 649.297 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 649 / Section 649.297
Fee for failure to submit reports; regulations
Status: in_force

1. If a holder of a license or compliance manager's certificate fails to submit any report required pursuant to this chapter or any regulation adopted pursuant thereto within the prescribed period, the Commissioner may impose and collect a fee of not more than $10 for each day the report is overdue.

2. The Commissioner shall adopt regulations establishing the amount of the fee that may be imposed pursuant to this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645C.390 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645C / Section 645C.390
Form, size and contents of certificate, license or registration card; expiration and renewal; additional fee for electronic renewal
Status: in_force

1. The Division shall issue a certificate, license or registration card to each eligible person in the form and size prescribed by the Commission. A certificate, license or registration card must: (a) Show the name and address of the appraiser or intern and the location of each place where he or she transacts business as an appraiser or intern; (b) Have imprinted thereon the seal of the Commission; and (c) Contain any additional matter prescribed by the Commission.

2. A certificate, license or registration card is valid for 2 years after the first day of the first calendar month immediately following the date it is issued.

3. If an appraiser fails to apply for the renewal of his or her certificate or license and pay the fee for renewal before the certificate or license expires, and then applies for renewal: (a) No later than 1 year after the date of expiration, he or she must pay a fee equal to 150 percent of the amount otherwise required for renewal. (b) Later than 1 year after the date of expiration, he or she must apply in the same manner as for an original certificate or license.

4. The Division may: (a) Create and maintain a secure website on the Internet through which each certificate, license or registration card issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter may be renewed; and (b) For each certificate, license or registration card renewed through the use of a website created and maintained pursuant to paragraph (a), charge a fee in addition to any other fee provided for pursuant to this chapter which must not exceed the actual cost to the Division for providing that service.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645A.177 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645A / Section 645A.177
Action to recover money deposited in escrow; discharge from further responsibility for holder of escrow; right of holder to bring action for interpleader
Status: in_force

1. If an action is filed to recover money deposited in an escrow established for the sale of real property, the holder of the escrow may deposit the money, less any fees or charges owed to the holder of the escrow, with the court in which the action is filed.

2. A holder of an escrow who complies with the provisions of subsection 1 is discharged from further responsibility for the money which the holder of the escrow deposits with the court.

3. This section does not limit the right of the holder of the escrow to bring an action for interpleader pursuant to N.R.C.P. 22 to determine the rightful claimant of the money deposited in the escrow.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 640A.090 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 640A / Section 640A.090
Meetings; Chair; compliance with Open Meeting Law; quorum
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall: (a) Hold at least two meetings a year at the call of the Chair or upon the written request of two or more members. (b) Elect a Chair at the first regular meeting of each year. (c) Comply with the provisions of chapter 241 of NRS.

2. A majority of the members of the Board constitutes a quorum.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.139 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.139
Denial of application: Procedure for reconsideration
Status: in_force

1. At any time within 30 days after receipt of the notice of denial of an application, the applicant may petition the Board for reconsideration of the application. The petition must set forth a denial, in whole or in part, of the violations alleged and a statement that the applicant is prepared to submit evidence in support of the denial of the allegations.

2. Within 30 days after the petition is received by the Board, the Executive Secretary of the Board shall notify the petitioner, by registered or certified mail, of the Board's decision to grant or deny the petition for reconsideration. If the petition is granted, the notice must include the time and place set for reconsideration of the application by the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641A.170 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641A / Section 641A.170
General powers; prohibition on participation in preparing, conducting or grading examination
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall under the provisions of this chapter: (a) Examine and pass upon the qualifications of the applicants for licensing. (b) License qualified applicants. (c) Revoke or suspend licenses. (d) Establish requirements for continuing education. (e) Collect all fees and make disbursements pursuant to this chapter.

2. The members of the Board who are representatives of the general public shall not participate in preparing, conducting or grading any examination required by the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645F.370 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645F / Section 645F.370
“Residence in foreclosure” defined
Status: in_force

“ Residence in foreclosure ” means residential real property consisting of not more than four family dwelling units and against which there is an outstanding notice of the pendency of an action for foreclosure recorded pursuant to NRS 14.010 or notice of default and election to sell recorded pursuant to NRS 107.080 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 656A.100 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 656A / Section 656A.100
Application; waiver of requirements; identification of professional classification requested; registration or provisional registration; limitation on duration of provisional registration
Status: in_force

1. A person who wishes to register or provisionally register to engage in the practice of sign language interpreting in this State must submit to the Division: (a) Proof that the applicant is at least 18 years of age; (b) An application in the form prescribed by the Division; (c) Proof that the applicant has complied with the requirements for education, training, experience and credentialing required for each professional classification of the practice of sign language interpreting pursuant to this section or prescribed by a regulation of the Division pursuant to NRS 656A.110 ; (d) If the applicant wishes to register to practice sign language interpreting in a community setting, proof that the applicant holds, in good standing, a nationally recognized sign language interpreter or transliterator certification approved by the Division; (e) If the applicant wishes to provisionally register to practice sign language interpreting in a community setting, proof: (1) That the applicant possesses the skills necessary to practice sign language interpreting at an intermediate level; and (2) Of ongoing participation in a program for the professional development of interpreters and engagement with a professional mentor; (f) If the applicant wishes to register to practice sign language interpreting in a primary or secondary educational setting, proof: (1) That the applicant has: (I) Completed the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment or holds another credential for interpreters in a primary or secondary educational setting that is approved by the Division; and (II) Received a rating of his or her level of proficiency in providing sign language interpreting services at least at level 4.0 or its equivalent; and (2) Of ongoing participation in a program for the professional development of interpreters; (g) If the applicant wishes to provisionally register to practice sign language interpreting in a primary or secondary educational setting, proof: (1) That the applicant has: (I) Completed the Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment or holds another credential for interpreters in a primary or secondary educational setting that is approved by the Division; and (II) Received a rating of his or her level of proficiency in providing sign language interpreting services at least at level 3.5 or its equivalent; and (2) Of ongoing participation in a program for the professional development of interpreters and engagement with a professional mentor; and (h) Any other information or evidence the Division may require to determine whether the applicant has complied with the requirements to engage in the practice of sign language interpreting.

2. The Division may, for good cause shown, waive any requirement set forth in subsection 1.

3. An applicant must identify each professional classification of the practice of sign language interpreting for which he or she requests registration or provisional registration.

4. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, the Division shall: (a) Register or provisionally register each applicant who complies with the applicable provisions of this section as an interpreter described in the applicable paragraph of subsection 1; and (b) Issue to the applicant proof of registration or provisional registration.

5. The Division shall not issue a provisional registration for a professional classification of the practice of sign language interpreting to any person for more than a total of 5 years, including renewals.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 636.120 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 636 / Section 636.120
Roster of licensees: Preparation and availability
Status: in_force

The Board shall periodically prepare and make available to all licensees a roster containing their names and mailing addresses.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 631.34583 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 631 / Section 631.34583
Bona fide relationship with patient required before use of teledentistry authorized; actions required before providing services through teledentistry; requirements for informed consent
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a licensee must establish a bona fide relationship, as defined by regulation of the Board, with a patient before providing services to the patient through teledentistry. A licensee may establish such a relationship through teledentistry only: (a) For the purpose of emergent care; (b) In connection with a public health program; or (c) To make an initial diagnosis of a malposition of teeth and a determination of the need for an orthodontic appliance. Such an initial diagnosis and determination must be confirmed through an in-person visit before the patient begins using the orthodontic appliance.

2. Before providing services to a patient through teledentistry, a licensee shall: (a) Confirm the identity of the patient; (b) If the patient is a minor who is not authorized by law to consent to the services, confirm that the parent or legal guardian of the patient is present; (c) Confirm that the patient is located in a jurisdiction where the licensee is licensed or otherwise authorized to practice and document the location of the patient in the record of the patient; (d) Obtain: (1) Informed verbal or written consent that meets the requirements of subsection 4 from a patient who is an adult or a minor authorized by law to provide consent; or (2) Informed written consent that meets the requirements of subsection 4 from the parent or guardian of a patient who is a minor and is not authorized by law to provide consent; and (e) Document the informed consent provided pursuant to paragraph (d) in the record of the patient.

3. Before providing services through teledentistry and upon the request of a patient to whom services are provided through teledentistry, a licensee or any partnership, corporation or other entity through which a licensee provides services shall make available to the patient proof of the identity of the licensee, the telephone number of the licensee, the address at which the licensee practices, the license number of the licensee and any other relevant information concerning the qualifications of the licensee and any other licensee who will be involved in providing the services through teledentistry.

4. Informed consent to the provision of services through teledentistry requires the patient or his or her parent or guardian, as applicable, to be informed of: (a) The types of services that will be provided through teledentistry and any limitations on the provision of those services through teledentistry; (b) The information prescribed by subsection 3 for each licensee who will provide services through teledentistry; (c) Precautions that will be taken in the event of a technological failure or an emergency; and (d) Any other information prescribed by regulation of the Board.

5. As used in this section: (a) “ Emergent care ” means treatment of pain, infection or any other intraoral or perioral condition which presents immediate harm to the well-being of the patient and for which treatment cannot be postponed. (b) “ Public health program ” means a program approved by the Board or any program administered by: (1) The Department of Health and Human Services; (2) A health district; or (3) A school district.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645F.010 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645F / Section 645F.010
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 645F.020 to 645F.065 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630.133 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630 / Section 630.133
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. § 630.339 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630 / Section 630.339
Contents of formal complaint; answer; case conference; procedure for hearing resulting from report of violations of Industrial Insurance Act; formal hearing
Status: in_force

1. If a committee designated by the Board to conduct an investigation of a complaint decides to proceed with disciplinary action, it shall bring charges against the licensee by filing a formal complaint. The formal complaint must include a written statement setting forth the charges alleged and setting forth in concise and plain language each act or omission of the respondent upon which the charges are based. The formal complaint must be prepared with sufficient clarity to ensure that the respondent is able to prepare a defense. The formal complaint must specify any applicable law or regulation that the respondent is alleged to have violated. The formal complaint may be signed by the chair of the investigative committee or the legal counsel for the Board.

2. The respondent may file an answer to the formal complaint within 20 days after service of the complaint upon the respondent. An answer must state in concise and plain language the respondent's defenses to each charge set forth in the complaint and must admit or deny the averments stated in the complaint. If a party fails to file an answer within the time prescribed, the party shall be deemed to have denied generally the allegations of the formal complaint and the Board or an investigative committee of the Board may proceed pursuant to this section in the same manner as if the answer were timely filed.

3. Within 20 days after the filing of an answer or 20 days after the date on which an answer is due, whichever is earlier, the parties shall hold an early case conference at which the parties and a hearing officer appointed by the Board or a member of the Board must preside. At the early case conference, the parties shall in good faith: (a) Set the earliest possible hearing date agreeable to the parties and the hearing officer, panel of the Board or the Board, including the estimated duration of the hearing; (b) Set dates: (1) By which all documents must be exchanged; (2) By which all prehearing motions and responses thereto must be filed; (3) On which to hold the prehearing conference; and (4) For any other foreseeable actions that may be required for the matter; (c) Discuss or attempt to resolve all or any portion of the evidentiary or legal issues in the matter; (d) Discuss the potential for settlement of the matter on terms agreeable to the parties; and (e) Discuss and deliberate any other issues that may facilitate the timely and fair conduct of the matter.

4. If the Board receives a report pursuant to subsection 5 of NRS 228.420 , such a hearing must be held within 30 days after receiving the report. The Board shall notify the licensee of the charges brought against him or her, the time and place set for the hearing, and the possible sanctions authorized in NRS 630.352 .

5. A formal hearing must be held at the time and date set at the early case conference by: (a) The Board; (b) A hearing officer; (c) A member of the Board designated by the Board or an investigative committee of the Board; (d) A panel of members of the Board designated by an investigative committee of the Board or the Board; (e) A hearing officer together with not more than one member of the Board designated by an investigative committee of the Board or the Board; or (f) A hearing officer together with a panel of members of the Board designated by an investigative committee of the Board or the Board. If the hearing is before a panel, at least one member of the panel must not be a physician.

6. At any hearing at which at least one member of the Board presides, whether in combination with a hearing officer or other members of the Board, the final determinations regarding credibility, weight of evidence and whether the charges have been proven must be made by the members of the Board. If a hearing officer presides together with one or more members of the Board, the hearing officer shall: (a) Conduct the hearing; (b) In consultation with each member of the Board, make rulings upon any objections raised at the hearing; (c) In consultation with each member of the Board, make rulings concerning any motions made during or after the hearing; and (d) Within 30 days after the conclusion of the hearing, prepare and file with the Board written findings of fact and conclusions of law in accordance with the determinations made by each member of the Board.