Nev. Rev. Stat. § 625A.057 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 625A / Section 625A.057
Duties
Status: in_force

The Board shall:

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

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

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

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

5. Require a person registered pursuant to this chapter to submit to the Board documentation required by the Board to determine whether the person has acquired the skills necessary to engage in the practice of environmental health;

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

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

8. Prescribe by regulation the qualifications required before a person may serve as a hearing officer; and

9. Unless the Board determines that extenuating circumstances exist, forward to the appropriate law enforcement agency any substantiated information submitted to the Board concerning a person who engages in the practice of or offers to engage in the practice of environmental health without the appropriate registration issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 628B.320 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 628B / Section 628B.320
Payment of child support: Submission of certain information by applicant; grounds for denial of license; duty of Commissioner
Status: in_force

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

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

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

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

4. If an applicant indicates on the statement submitted pursuant to subsection 1 that the applicant is subject to a court order for the support of a child and is not in compliance with the order or a plan approved by the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order for the repayment of the amount owed pursuant to the order, the Commissioner shall advise the applicant to contact the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order to determine the actions that the applicant may take to satisfy the arrearage.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630.0129 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630 / Section 630.0129
“Medical assistant” defined
Status: in_force

1. “ Medical assistant ” means a person who: (a) Performs clinical tasks under the supervision of a physician or physician assistant; and (b) Does not hold a license, certificate or registration issued by a professional licensing or regulatory board in this State to perform such clinical tasks.

2. The term does not include a person who performs only administrative, clerical, executive or other nonclinical tasks.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641B.175 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641B / Section 641B.175
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. § 630A.550 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630A / Section 630A.550
Disciplinary action does not preclude limitation or termination of privileges of licensee or holder of certificate or criminal prosecution; immunity from civil liability
Status: in_force

The filing and review of a complaint, its dismissal without further action or its transmittal to the Attorney General, and any subsequent disposition by the Board, the Attorney General or any reviewing court do not preclude:

1. Any measure by a hospital or other institution or medical society to limit or terminate the privileges of a homeopathic physician, advanced practitioner of homeopathy or homeopathic assistant according to its rules or the custom of the profession. No civil liability attaches to any such action taken without malice even if the ultimate disposition of the complaint is in favor of the homeopathic physician, advanced practitioner of homeopathy or homeopathic assistant.

2. Any appropriate criminal prosecution by the Attorney General or a district attorney based upon the same or other facts.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 654.150 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 654 / Section 654.150
Qualifications of applicant and other requirements for licensure as nursing facility administrator
Status: in_force

Each applicant for licensure as a nursing facility administrator pursuant to this chapter must:

1. Be of good moral character and physically and emotionally capable of administering a facility for skilled nursing or facility for intermediate care.

2. Have satisfactorily completed a course of instruction and training prescribed or approved by the Board, including the study of: (a) The needs which are to be properly served by a facility for skilled nursing or facility for intermediate care; (b) The laws governing the operation of a facility and the protection of the patients' interests; and (c) The elements of good administration of a facility. In lieu of the specific requirements of this subsection, the applicant may present other evidence satisfactory to the Board of sufficient education, training or experience by which the applicant would be qualified to administer, supervise and manage a facility.

3. Pass an examination conducted and prescribed by the Board pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

4. Submit with the application: (a) 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; and (b) A fee to cover the actual cost of obtaining the report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

5. Meet such other standards and qualifications as the Board may from time to time establish.

6. Submit all information required to complete the application.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 633.305 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 633 / Section 633.305
Applications: Filing; action by Board
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in NRS 633.399 , 633.400 , 633.4335 and 633.4336 :

1. Every applicant for a license shall: (a) File an application with the Board in the manner prescribed by regulations of the Board; (b) Submit verified proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant meets any age, citizenship and educational requirements prescribed by this chapter; and (c) Pay in advance to the Board the application and initial license fee specified in NRS 633.501 .

2. An application filed with the Board pursuant to subsection 1 must include all information required to complete the application.

3. The Board may hold hearings and conduct investigations into any matter related to the application and, in addition to the proofs required by subsection 1, may take such further evidence and require such other documents or proof of qualifications as it deems proper.

4. The Board may reject an application if the Board has cause to believe that any credential or information submitted by the applicant is false, misleading, deceptive or fraudulent.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 646.002 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 646 / Section 646.002
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 646.006 and 646.010 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 633.542 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 633 / Section 633.542
Practicing or offering to practice without license: Reporting requirements of Board
Status: in_force

Unless the Board determines that extenuating circumstances exist, the Board shall forward to the appropriate law enforcement agency any substantiated information submitted to the Board concerning a person who practices or offers to practice osteopathic medicine or as a physician assistant or anesthesiologist assistant without the appropriate license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645B.093 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645B / Section 645B.093
Commingling certain money prohibited
Status: in_force

1. A mortgage company who is a broker-dealer or a sales representative licensed pursuant to NRS 90.310 or who is exempt from licensure pursuant to NRS 90.320 : (a) Shall not commingle money received for mortgage transactions and money received for securities transactions; and (b) Shall ensure that all money received for mortgage transactions is accounted for separately from all money received for securities transactions.

2. A mortgage company who is an investment adviser or a representative of an investment adviser licensed pursuant to NRS 90.330 or exempt from licensure pursuant to NRS 90.340 or 90.345 : (a) Shall not commingle money received for mortgage transactions and money received for securities transactions; and (b) Shall ensure that all money received for mortgage transactions is accounted for separately from all money received for securities transactions.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.018 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 634 / Section 634.018
“Unprofessional conduct” defined
Status: in_force

“ Unprofessional conduct ” means:

1. Obtaining a certificate upon fraudulent credentials or gross misrepresentation.

2. Procuring, or aiding or abetting in procuring, criminal abortion.

3. Assuring that a manifestly incurable disease can be permanently cured.

4. Advertising, by any form of public communication, a chiropractic practice: (a) Using grossly improbable statements; or (b) In any manner that will tend to deceive, defraud or mislead the public. As used in this subsection, “ public communication ” includes, but is not limited to, communications by means of television, radio, motion pictures, Internet websites, electronic mail, social media accounts and newspapers, books, periodicals, handbills, letterhead and other printed matter.

5. Willful disobedience of the law, or of the regulations of the State Board of Health or of the Chiropractic Physicians' Board of Nevada.

6. Conviction of any offense involving moral turpitude, or the conviction of a felony. The record of the conviction is conclusive evidence of unprofessional conduct.

7. Administering, dispensing or prescribing any controlled substance.

8. Conviction or violation of any federal or state law regulating the possession, distribution or use of any controlled substance. The record of conviction is conclusive evidence of unprofessional conduct.

9. Habitual intemperance or excessive use of alcohol or alcoholic beverages or any controlled substance.

10. Conduct unbecoming a person licensed to practice chiropractic or detrimental to the best interests of the public.

11. Violating, or attempting to violate, directly or indirectly, or assisting in or abetting the violation of, or conspiring to violate, any provision of this chapter or the regulations adopted by the Board, or any other statute or regulation pertaining to the practice of chiropractic.

12. Employing, directly or indirectly, any suspended or unlicensed practitioner in the practice of any system or mode of treating the sick or afflicted, or the aiding or abetting of any unlicensed person to practice chiropractic under this chapter.

13. Malpractice, which may be evidenced by claims of malpractice settled against a practitioner.

14. Solicitation by the licensee or the licensee's designated agent of any person who, at the time of the solicitation, is vulnerable to undue influence, including, without limitation, any person known by the licensee to have recently been involved in a motor vehicle crash, involved in a work-related accident, or injured by, or as the result of the actions of, another person. As used in this subsection: (a) “ Designated agent ” means a person who renders service to a licensee on a contract basis and is not an employee of the licensee. (b) “ Solicitation ” means the attempt to acquire a new patient through information obtained from a law enforcement agency, medical facility or the report of any other party, which information indicates that the potential new patient may be vulnerable to undue influence, as described in this subsection.

15. Employing, directly or indirectly, any person as a chiropractic assistant unless the person has been issued a certificate by the Board pursuant to NRS 634.123 , or has applied for such a certificate and is awaiting the determination of the Board concerning the application.

16. Aiding, abetting, commanding, counseling, encouraging, inducing or soliciting an insurer or other third-party payor to reduce or deny payment or reimbursement for the care or treatment of a patient, unless such action is supported by: (a) The medical records of the patient; or (b) An examination of the patient by the chiropractic physician taking such action.

17. Violating a lawful order of the Board, a lawful agreement with the Board, or any of the provisions of this chapter or any regulation adopted pursuant thereto.

18. Practicing below the standard of care required from a chiropractic physician or chiropractic assistant under the circumstances.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 632.235 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 632 / Section 632.235
Authorized acts under emergency or special conditions; regulations
Status: in_force

A registered nurse may perform such acts, under emergency or other special conditions prescribed by regulations adopted by the Board, which include special training, as are recognized by the medical and nursing professions as proper to be performed by a registered nurse under those conditions, even though the acts might otherwise be considered diagnosis and prescription, but nothing in this chapter authorizes registered nurses to perform those functions and duties specifically delegated by law to persons licensed as dentists, podiatric physicians, optometrists, naprapaths or chiropractic physicians.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 628B.340 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 628B / Section 628B.340
Approval of application
Status: in_force

The Commissioner shall approve the application for a license, keeping on file his or her findings of fact pertaining thereto, if the Commissioner finds that the applicant has met all the requirements of this chapter pertaining to the applicant's qualifications and application.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645.8492 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645 / Section 645.8492
Waiver of rights
Status: in_force

The failure of a person to comply with any of the provisions of NRS 645.841 to 645.8494 , inclusive, shall constitute a waiver of any rights hereunder.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641D.060 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641D / Section 641D.060
“Gross malpractice” defined
Status: in_force

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

1. Practicing applied behavior analysis with a patient while the behavior analyst, assistant behavior analyst or registered behavior technician is under the influence of an alcoholic beverage as defined in NRS 202.015 or any controlled substance;

2. Gross negligence;

3. Willful disregard of established methods and procedures in the practice of applied behavior analysis; or

4. Willful and consistent use of methods and procedures considered by behavior analysts, assistant behavior analysts or registered behavior technicians, as applicable, in the community to be inappropriate or unnecessary in the cases where used.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 644A.315 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 644A / Section 644A.315
Hair designers: Qualifications for examination
Status: in_force

The Board shall admit to examination for a license as a hair designer each person who has applied to the Board in proper form and paid the fee, and who:

1. Is not less than 18 years of age.

2. Is of good moral character.

3. Has successfully completed the 10th grade in school or its equivalent. Testing for equivalency must be pursuant to state or federal requirements.

4. Satisfies at least one of the following: (a) Is a barber registered pursuant to chapter 643 of NRS . (b) Has had training of at least 1,000 hours in a school of cosmetology approved by the Board. (c) Has had practice of the occupation of hair designing for at least 4 years outside this State, including, without limitation, in any other state, territory or country, which has been documented and which the Board or its designee deems acceptable. (d) Has had at least 2,000 hours of service as a hair designer's apprentice in a licensed cosmetological establishment in which hair design is practiced. The required hours must have been completed during the period of validity of the certificate of registration as a hair designer's apprentice issued to the person pursuant to NRS 644A.325 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645B.0245 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645B / Section 645B.0245
Grounds for denial of license: Control by relative who would be ineligible to be licensed; act or omission of partner, officer or director
Status: in_force

1. If an applicant is a natural person, the Commissioner may refuse to issue a license to the applicant if the Commissioner has reasonable cause to believe that the applicant would be subject to control by a relative who would be ineligible to be licensed pursuant to this chapter.

2. If an applicant is a partnership, corporation or unincorporated association, the Commissioner may refuse to issue a license to the applicant if: (a) Any member of the partnership or any officer or director of the corporation or unincorporated association has committed any act or omission that would be cause for refusing to issue a license to a natural person; or (b) The Commissioner has reasonable cause to believe that any member of the partnership or any officer or director of the corporation or unincorporated association would be subject to control by a relative who would be ineligible to be licensed pursuant to this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 637B.045 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 637B / Section 637B.045
“Hearing aid specialist” defined
Status: in_force

“ Hearing aid specialist ” means any person licensed to engage in the practice of fitting and dispensing hearing aids pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 644A.020 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 644A / Section 644A.020
“Board” defined
Status: in_force

“Board” means the State Board of Cosmetology.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641C.090 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641C / Section 641C.090
“Licensed counselor” defined
Status: in_force

“ Licensed counselor ” means a person who is licensed as an alcohol and drug counselor or a clinical alcohol and drug counselor pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645.045 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645 / Section 645.045
Administration by Real Estate Division
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter shall be administered by the Real Estate Division, subject to administrative supervision by the Director.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 635.190 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 635 / Section 635.190
Practicing or offering to practice without license: Reporting requirements of Board
Status: in_force

Unless the Board determines that extenuating circumstances exist, the Board shall forward to the appropriate law enforcement agency any substantiated information submitted to the Board concerning a person who practices or offers to practice podiatry or as a podiatry hygienist without the appropriate license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634B.240 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 634B / Section 634B.240
Payment of child support: Submission of certain information by applicant; grounds for denial of license; duty of Division
Status: in_force

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

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

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

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

4. If an applicant indicates on the statement submitted pursuant to subsection 1 that the applicant is subject to a court order for the support of a child and is not in compliance with the order or a plan approved by the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order for the repayment of the amount owed pursuant to the order, the Division shall advise the applicant to contact the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order to determine the actions that the applicant may take to satisfy the arrearage.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 647.140 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 647 / Section 647.140
Violations by secondhand dealer or clerk, agent or employee of secondhand dealer; penalty
Status: in_force

A secondhand dealer and a clerk, agent or employee of a secondhand dealer is guilty of a misdemeanor if he or she:

1. Fails to make an entry of any material matter in a book or record kept as provided for in NRS 647.110 .

2. Makes a false entry in the book or record.

3. Obliterates, destroys or removes from his or her place of business the book or record.

4. Refuses to allow the prosecuting attorney or a peace officer to inspect the book or record or any goods in his or her possession, during the ordinary hours of business.

5. Reports a material matter falsely to the sheriff or to the chief of police.

6. Fails to report immediately to the sheriff or to the chief of police the possession of property which he or she may have good cause to believe has been lost or stolen, together with the name of the owner, if known, and the date when and the name of the person from whom he or she received the property.

7. Removes specifically marked or otherwise individually identifiable property received or allows it to be removed from his or her place of business or place of storage in violation of the provisions of NRS 647.130 .

8. Receives property from a person under the age of 18 years, common drunkard, habitual user of controlled substances, habitual criminal, habitual felon, habitually fraudulent felon, person in an intoxicated condition, known thief or receiver of stolen property, or known associate of a thief or receiver of stolen property, whether the person is acting in his or her own behalf or as the agent of another.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 651.005 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 651 / Section 651.005
“Premises” defined
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 651.005 to 651.040 , inclusive, “ premises ” includes, but is not limited to, all buildings, improvements, equipment and facilities, including any parking lot, recreational facility or other land, used or maintained in connection with a hotel, inn, motel, motor court, boardinghouse or lodging house.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 632.475 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 632 / Section 632.475
Unlawful to require participation in abortion; penalty
Status: in_force

1. An employer shall not require a registered nurse, a licensed practical nurse, a nursing assistant or any other person employed to furnish direct personal health service to a patient to participate directly in the induction or performance of an abortion if the employee has filed a written statement with the employer indicating a moral, ethical or religious basis for refusal to participate in the abortion.

2. If the statement provided for in subsection 1 is filed with the employer, the employer shall not penalize or discipline the employee for declining to participate directly in the induction or performance of an abortion.

3. The provisions of subsections 1 and 2 do not apply to medical emergency situations.

4. Any person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630.355 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630 / Section 630.355
Acts constituting contempt; stay of related disciplinary proceedings; transfer of jurisdiction to district court; penalties; manner in which person may purge himself or herself of contempt
Status: in_force

1. If a person, in a proceeding before the Board, a hearing officer or a panel of the Board: (a) Disobeys or resists a lawful order; (b) Refuses to take an oath or affirmation as a witness; (c) Refuses to be examined; or (d) Engages in conduct during a hearing or so near the place thereof as to obstruct the proceeding, the Board, hearing officer or panel may certify the facts to the district court of the county in which the proceeding is being conducted. Such a certification operates as a stay of all related disciplinary proceedings. The court shall issue an order directing the person to appear before the court and show cause why he or she should not be held in contempt.

2. A copy of the statement of the Board, hearing officer or panel, and the order of the district court issued pursuant to subsection 1, must be served on the person. Thereafter, the court has jurisdiction of the matter.

3. The same proceedings must be had, the same penalties may be imposed and the person may purge himself or herself of the contempt in the same way as in the case of a person who has committed a contempt in the trial of a civil action.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 633.021 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 633 / Section 633.021
“Board” defined
Status: in_force

“Board” means the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 643.030 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 643 / Section 643.030
Election of officers; salary of officers and members; per diem allowance and travel expenses of officers, members and employees; duties of Secretary-Treasurer
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall elect a President. No person may serve as President for more than 4 consecutive years.

2. The Board shall elect a Vice President.

3. The Board shall elect a Secretary-Treasurer, who may or may not be a member of the Board. The Board shall fix the salary of the Secretary-Treasurer, which must not exceed the sum of $3,600 per year.

4. Each officer and 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.

5. 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.

6. The Secretary-Treasurer shall: (a) Keep a record of all proceedings of the Board. (b) Give to this State a bond in the sum of $3,000, with sufficient sureties, for the faithful performance of his or her duties. The bond must be approved by the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 642.310 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 642 / Section 642.310
Requirements for apprentice to become licensed embalmer: Application for examination
Status: in_force

Before a registered apprentice may take the examination for a license to practice the profession of embalming pursuant to NRS 642.090 , the registered apprentice must file an application with the Board and pay the examination fee prescribed in NRS 642.0696 , not later than 30 days before the date of such examination.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 622A.080 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 622A / Section 622A.080
“Records” defined
Status: in_force

“ Records ” means any records, files, books, documents, papers, information or data in any form.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 644A.230 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 644A / Section 644A.230
Powers and duties of Executive Director: Prescribing duties and compensation of employees; establishing offices; adopting seal; issuing subpoenas
Status: in_force

The Executive Director of the Board:

1. Shall prescribe the duties of the officers, examiners and employees of the Board, and fix the compensation of those employees.

2. May, with the approval of the Board, establish offices in as many locations in the State as the Executive Director finds necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.

3. May adopt a seal.

4. May issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books and papers.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641C.060 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641C / Section 641C.060
“Certified intern” defined
Status: in_force

“ Certified intern ” means a person who is certified as a clinical alcohol and drug counselor intern, an alcohol and drug counselor intern or a problem gambling counselor intern pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 635.153 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 635 / Section 635.153
Summary suspension of licensee’s authority to prescribe, administer or dispense certain controlled substances; issuance of order; formal hearing and decision
Status: in_force

1. If the Board determines from an investigation of a licensee that the health, safety or welfare of the public or any patient served by the licensee is at risk of imminent or continued harm because of the manner in which the licensee prescribed, administered, dispensed or used a controlled substance, the Board may summarily suspend the licensee's authority to prescribe, administer or dispense a controlled substance listed in schedule II, III or IV pending a determination upon the conclusion of a hearing to consider a formal complaint against the licensee. An order of summary suspension may be issued only by the Board, the President of the Board, the presiding officer of an investigative committee convened by the Board to conduct the investigation or the member of the Board who conducted the investigation.

2. If an order to summarily suspend a licensee's authority to prescribe, administer or dispense a controlled substance listed in schedule II, III or IV is issued pursuant to subsection 1 by the presiding officer of an investigative committee of the Board or a member of the Board, that person shall not participate in any further proceedings of the Board relating to the order.

3. If the Board, the presiding officer of an investigative committee of the Board or a member of the Board issues an order summarily suspending a licensee's authority to prescribe, administer or dispense a controlled substance listed in schedule II, III or IV pursuant to subsection 1, the Board must hold a hearing to consider the formal complaint against the licensee. The Board must hold the hearing and render a decision concerning the formal complaint within 60 days after the date on which the order is issued, unless the Board and the licensee mutually agree to a longer period.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.2445 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.2445
Physical or mental examination of holder of certificate believed to be incompetent; competency hearing; probation for use of alcohol or drugs
Status: in_force

1. Whenever the Board believes that a holder of a certificate is or has become incompetent to practice pharmacy by reason of any physical or mental injury, illness or disability or by reason of chronic or excessive use of alcohol or drugs, the Board may order that the holder of the certificate submit to a physical or psychiatric examination, or both, at the expense of the Board.

2. The Board shall designate a physician or a psychiatrist or both, as the case may be, to conduct the examination or examinations of the holder of the certificate and furnish the Board and the holder of the certificate with a report of the findings. If the holder of the certificate is dissatisfied with the findings, the holder of the certificate may obtain an independent examination and report at his or her own expense, not later than 10 days following receipt of the initial report.

3. Upon receipt of the findings the Board shall conduct a hearing to determine whether the holder of the certificate is competent to practice pharmacy. Except as provided in subsection 4, if the Board finds that the holder of the certificate is not competent to practice pharmacy, it shall order an immediate suspension of his or her right to practice pharmacy, and the suspension remains in effect until the Board determines that a certificate may be reinstated.

4. The Board may place on probation a holder of a certificate who is not competent to practice pharmacy by reason of chronic or excessive use of alcohol or drugs if the holder of the certificate voluntarily enters and completes a program of treatment approved by the Board and complies with any other conditions imposed by the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 631.317 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 631 / Section 631.317
Regulations concerning intraoral tasks and practice in state employment
Status: in_force

The Board shall adopt rules or regulations:

1. Specifying the intraoral tasks that may be assigned by a licensed dentist to a dental hygienist, dental therapist or dental assistant in his or her employ or that may be performed by a dental hygienist or dental therapist engaged in school health activities or employed by a public health agency.

2. Specifying the intraoral tasks, in addition to those prescribed by NRS 631.3129 , that may be assigned by a licensed dentist to an expanded function dental assistant or dental hygienist with a special endorsement to practice restorative dental hygiene in his or her employ or that may be performed by an expanded function dental assistant or dental hygienist with a special endorsement to practice restorative dental hygiene engaged in school health activities or employed by a public health agency.

3. Governing the practice of dentists, dental hygienists, dental therapists and expanded function dental assistants in full-time employment with the State of Nevada.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 644A.910 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 644A / Section 644A.910
Ban on use of device in practice of cosmetology; banned devices prohibited within certain areas of cosmetological establishment; regulations
Status: in_force

1. The Board may, by regulation, ban the use of any device in the practice of cosmetology for good cause or if the device facilitates services outside the scope of the practice of cosmetology.

2. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a device the use of which has been banned by the Board pursuant to subsection 1 must not be located within a cosmetological establishment. Such a device may be located within an area of a cosmetological establishment used for selling products at retail.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.2595 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.2595
Liability of pharmacist or practitioner
Status: in_force

A pharmacist or practitioner who selects a drug or interchangeable biological product for substitution assumes no greater civil liability than he or she assumes by filling the prescription with the drug under its brand name or the prescribed biological product.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645G.550 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645G / Section 645G.550
Power of Commissioner to administer oaths, certify acts and issue subpoenas; service of process
Status: in_force

1. The Commissioner shall have the power to administer oaths, certify to all official acts, and issue subpoenas for attendance of witnesses and the production of books and papers.

2. In any hearing or investigation in any part of the State, the process issued by the Commissioner shall extend to all parts of the State and may be served by any person authorized to serve process of courts of record. The person serving any such process shall receive such compensation as may be allowed by the Commissioner, not to exceed the fees prescribed by law for similar service, and such fees must be paid in the same manner as provided in NRS 645G.555 for the payment of the fees of witnesses.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645A.220 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645A / Section 645A.220
Transactions by foreign corporations
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any foreign corporation to transact any escrow business in this state unless it:

1. Qualifies under chapter 80 of NRS; and

2. Complies with the provisions of this chapter unless exempted by NRS 645A.015 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 632.296 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 632 / Section 632.296
Unlawful acts
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any person:

1. To sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish a certificate to practice as a medication aide - certified;

2. To practice as a medication aide - certified pursuant to a certificate that was illegally or fraudulently obtained or was signed or issued unlawfully or under fraudulent representation; or

3. To conduct a training course for medication aides--certified unless the training course has been approved by the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.23279 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.23279
Pharmacy located outside Nevada that dispenses prescriptions to patients located in Nevada: Definition
Status: in_force

For the purposes of NRS 639.23279 to 639.23286 , inclusive, a “pharmacy located outside Nevada that dispenses prescriptions to patients located in Nevada” includes any person who sells drugs to persons in this State via the Internet.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630.007 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630 / Section 630.007
“Administrative physician” defined
Status: in_force

“ Administrative physician ” means a physician who is licensed only to act in an administrative capacity as an:

1. Officer or employee of a state agency;

2. Independent contractor pursuant to a contract with the State; or

3. Officer, employee or independent contractor of a private insurance company, medical facility or medical care organization, and who does not examine or treat patients in a clinical setting.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645A.090 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645A / Section 645A.090
Grounds for refusal to issue license or for disciplinary action; orders imposing discipline deemed public records
Status: in_force

1. The Commissioner may refuse to license any escrow agent or agency or may suspend, revoke or place conditions upon any license or impose a fine on any person of not more than $25,000 for each violation by entering an order to that effect, with the Commissioner's findings in respect thereto, if upon a hearing, it is determined that the applicant, licensee or person: (a) In the case of an escrow agency, is insolvent; (b) Has violated any provision of this chapter, any regulation adopted pursuant thereto or an order of the Commissioner or has aided and abetted another to do so; (c) In the case of an escrow agency, is in such a financial condition that he or she cannot continue in business with safety to his or her customers; (d) Has committed fraud in connection with any transaction governed by this chapter; (e) Has intentionally or knowingly made any misrepresentation or false statement to, or concealed any essential or material fact from, any principal or designated agent of a principal in the course of the escrow business; (f) Has intentionally or knowingly made or caused to be made to the Commissioner any false representation of a material fact or has suppressed or withheld from the Commissioner any information which the applicant, licensee or person possesses; (g) Has failed without reasonable cause to furnish to the parties of an escrow their respective statements of the settlement within a reasonable time after the close of escrow; (h) Has failed without reasonable cause to deliver, within a reasonable time after the close of escrow, to the respective parties of an escrow transaction any money, documents or other properties held in escrow in violation of the provisions of the escrow instructions; (i) Has refused to permit an examination by the Commissioner of his or her books and affairs or has refused or failed, within a reasonable time, to furnish any information or make any report that may be required by the Commissioner pursuant to the provisions of this chapter; (j) Has been convicted of, entered or agreed to enter a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, a felony relating to the practice of escrow agents or agencies or any felony or misdemeanor of which an essential element is an act of fraud, dishonesty or a breach of trust, moral turpitude or money laundering; (k) In the case of an escrow agency, has failed to maintain complete and accurate records of all transactions within the last 6 years; (l) Has commingled the money of others with his or her own or converted the money of others to his or her own use; (m) Has failed, before the close of escrow, to obtain written escrow instructions concerning any essential or material fact or intentionally failed to follow the written instructions which have been agreed upon by the parties and accepted by the holder of the escrow; (n) Has failed to disclose in writing that he or she is acting in the dual capacity of escrow agent or agency and undisclosed principal in any transaction; (o) In the case of an escrow agency, has: (1) Failed to maintain adequate supervision of an escrow agent; or (2) Instructed an escrow agent to commit an act which would be cause for the revocation of the escrow agent's license and the escrow agent committed the act. An escrow agent is not subject to disciplinary action by the Commissioner for committing such an act under instruction by the escrow agency; (p) In the case of an escrow agency, if the applicant or licensee is a partnership, corporation or unincorporated association, has a member of the partnership or an officer or director of the corporation or unincorporated association who has been convicted of, entered or agreed to enter a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, a felony in a domestic, foreign or military court relating to the practice of escrow agents or agencies, or any felony or misdemeanor of which an essential element is an act of fraud, dishonesty or a breach of trust, moral turpitude or money laundering; or (q) In the case of a person who performs the services of a construction control, has failed to comply with the provisions of chapter 627 of NRS.

2. It is sufficient cause for the imposition of a fine or the refusal, suspension or revocation of, or the placement of conditions upon, the license of a partnership, corporation or any other association that any member of the partnership or any officer or director of the corporation or association has been guilty of any act or omission which would be cause for such action had the applicant or licensee been a natural person.

3. The Commissioner may suspend any license for not more than 30 days, pending a hearing, if upon examination into the affairs of the licensee it is determined that any of the grounds enumerated in subsection 1 or 2 exist.

4. The Commissioner may refuse to issue a license to any person who, within 10 years before the date of applying for a current license, has had suspended or revoked a license issued pursuant to this chapter or a comparable license issued by any other state, district or territory of the United States or any foreign country.

5. An order that imposes discipline and the findings of fact and conclusions of law supporting that order are public records.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 644A.545 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 644A / Section 644A.545
Conditions under which advanced esthetician is authorized to perform nonablative esthetic medical procedure; prohibition against advanced esthetician performing ablative esthetic medical procedure
Status: in_force

1. An advanced esthetician may perform a nonablative esthetic medical procedure only under the supervision of a health care professional. For the purposes of this subsection, an esthetic medical procedure is performed under the supervision of a health care professional if, at all times during the performance of the procedure, the health care professional: (a) Is readily available for immediate consultation with the advanced esthetician by telephone or other communication technology which allows the health care professional and the advanced esthetician to communicate in real time; and (b) Remains within 60 miles or 60 minutes of the location at which the procedure is being performed and is readily available to provide care in person if any problems arise during the procedure.

2. An advanced esthetician shall not perform any ablative esthetic medical procedure.

3. As used in this section, “ health care professional ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 453C.030 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634A.025 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 634A / Section 634A.025
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

1. This chapter does not apply to Oriental physicians who are: (a) Called into this State for consultation; or (b) Temporarily exempt from licensure pursuant to NRS 634A.163 and are practicing Oriental medicine within the scope of the exemption.

2. This chapter does not apply to a practitioner of acupuncture: (a) Who is employed by an accredited school of Oriental medicine located in this State; (b) Who is licensed to practice acupuncture in another state or jurisdiction; and (c) Whose practice of acupuncture in this State: (1) Is limited to teaching, supervising or demonstrating the methods and practices of acupuncture to students in a clinical setting; and (2) Does not involve the acceptance of payment from any patient for services relating to his or her practice of acupuncture.

3. This chapter does not apply to a physician who is licensed pursuant to chapter 630 or 633 of NRS.

4. This chapter does not prohibit: (a) Gratuitous services of druggists or other persons in cases of emergency. (b) The domestic administration of family remedies. (c) Any person from assisting any person in the practice of the healing arts licensed under this chapter, except that such person may not insert needles into the skin or prescribe herbal medicine.

5. For the purposes of this section, “ accredited school of Oriental medicine ” means a school that has received at least candidacy status for institutional accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, or its successor organization.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 636.206 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 636 / Section 636.206
Expedited license by endorsement: Requirements; procedure for issuance
Status: in_force

1. The Board may issue a license by endorsement to engage in the practice of optometry 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, active and unrestricted license to engage in the practice of optometry 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 had no adverse actions reported to the National Practitioner Data Bank within the past 5 years; (3) Has been continuously and actively engaged in the practice of optometry for the past 5 years; (4) Has not held a license to practice optometry in this State in the immediately preceding year; (5) Has not been disciplined and is not currently under investigation by the corresponding regulatory authority of the District of Columbia or any state or territory in which the applicant currently holds or has held a license to engage in the practice of optometry; and (6) 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) 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 Board.

3. Not later than 15 business days after receiving an application for a license by endorsement to engage in the practice of optometry pursuant to this section, the Board shall provide written notice to the applicant of any additional information required by the Board to consider the application. Unless the Board denies the application for good cause, the Board shall approve the application and issue a license by endorsement to engage in the practice of optometry to the applicant not later than 45 days after receiving the application.

4. A license by endorsement to engage in the practice of optometry 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.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 644A.740 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 644A / Section 644A.740
Supervision; equipment, courses, records and other requirements; disclaimer required by certain schools regarding instruction offered
Status: in_force

1. A school of cosmetology must at all times be under the immediate supervision of a licensed instructor.

2. A school of cosmetology shall: (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 6, maintain courses of practical training and technical instruction equal to the requirements for examination for a license or certificate of registration in each branch of cosmetology taught at the school of cosmetology. (b) Maintain apparatus and equipment sufficient to teach all the subjects of its curriculum. (c) Keep a daily record of the attendance of each student, a record devoted to the different practices, establish grades and hold examinations before issuing diplomas. These records must be submitted to the Board pursuant to its regulations. (d) Include in its curriculum a course of deportment consisting of instruction in courtesy, neatness and professional attitude in meeting the public. (e) Arrange the courses devoted to each branch or practice of cosmetology as the Board may from time to time adopt as the course to be followed by the schools. (f) Not allow any student to perform services on the public for more than 7 hours in any day. (g) Not allow any student to attend school for more than: (1) Forty regularly scheduled school hours in each week; (2) Ten regularly scheduled school hours in any day; or (3) Ten hours in a week to make up for regularly scheduled school hours that the student missed. (h) Conduct at least 5 hours of instruction in theory in each 40-hour week, which must be completed by all registered students either through in-person instruction or, subject to paragraph (i), through an alternative form of instruction that has been approved by the Board, including, without limitation, instruction that is provided through distance education. (i) Not allow any student to complete more than 10 percent of his or her required hours of instruction in theory in a manner other than through in-person instruction. (j) Require that all work by students be done on the basis of rotation.

3. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, the Board may, upon request, authorize a school of cosmetology to offer, in addition to courses which are included in any curriculum required for licensure or registration in each branch of cosmetology taught at the school of cosmetology, any other course.

4. The Board shall, upon request, authorize a school of cosmetology to offer a course or program that is designed, intended or used to prepare or qualify another person for licensure in the field of massage therapy, reflexology or structural integration if: (a) The school of cosmetology has obtained all licenses, authorizations and approvals required by state and local law to offer such a course or program; and (b) With regard to that portion of the premises where the school of cosmetology offers courses included in the cosmetological curriculum, the school of cosmetology continues to comply with the provisions of this chapter and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto.

5. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if a school of cosmetology offers a course or program that is designed, intended or used to prepare or qualify another person for licensure in the field of massage therapy, reflexology or structural integration: (a) The Board has exclusive jurisdiction over the authorization and regulation of the course or program offered by the school of cosmetology; and (b) The school of cosmetology is not required to obtain any other license, authorization or approval to offer the course or program.

6. A school of cosmetology is not required to maintain courses of practical training and technical instruction equal to the requirements for examination for a license or certificate of registration in any branch of cosmetology if the school of cosmetology provides its students with a disclaimer, in at least 14-point bold type, indicating that completion of the instruction provided at the school of cosmetology does not: (a) Qualify the student for a license or certificate of registration in any branch of cosmetology; or (b) Prepare the student for an examination in any branch of cosmetology.

7. As used in this section, “ distance education ” means instruction delivered by means of video, computer, television, or the Internet or other electronic means of communication, or any combination thereof, in such a manner that the person supervising or providing the instruction and the student receiving the instruction are separated geographically.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 623.125 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 623 / Section 623.125
Official register of certificates of registration
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Board shall keep an official register of all certificates of registration to practice:

1. Architecture or residential design; or

2. As a registered interior designer,

issued and renewed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. The register must be properly indexed and open for public inspection and information.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 632.017 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 632 / Section 632.017
“Practice of practical nursing” defined
Status: in_force

“ Practice of practical nursing ” means the performance of selected acts in the care of the ill, injured or infirm under the direction of a registered professional nurse, an advanced practice registered nurse, a licensed physician, a physician assistant licensed pursuant to chapter 630 or 633 of NRS, a licensed dentist or a licensed podiatric physician, not requiring the substantial specialized skill, judgment and knowledge required in professional nursing.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645.990 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645 / Section 645.990
Unlawful acts; penalties
Status: in_force

1. A person who: (a) Obtains or attempts to obtain a license pursuant to this chapter by means of intentional misrepresentation, deceit or fraud; or (b) Sells or attempts to sell in this State any interest in real property by means of intentional misrepresentation, deceit or fraud, is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 . In addition to any other penalty, the court shall order the person to pay restitution.

2. Any licensee, permittee or owner-developer who commits an act described in NRS 645.630 , 645.633 or 645.635 shall be punished by a fine of not more than $5,000 for each offense.

3. A person who violates any other provision of this chapter, if a natural person, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor, and if a limited-liability company, partnership, association or corporation, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $2,500.

4. Any officer or agent of a corporation, or member or agent of a limited-liability company, partnership or association, who personally participates in or is an accessory to any violation of this chapter by the limited-liability company, partnership, association or corporation, is subject to the penalties prescribed in this section for natural persons.

5. The provisions of this section do not release a person from civil liability or criminal prosecution pursuant to the general laws of this State.

6. The Administrator may prefer a complaint for violation of NRS 645.230 before any court of competent jurisdiction and may take the necessary legal steps through the proper legal officers of this State to enforce the provisions thereof.

7. Any court of competent jurisdiction may try any violation of this chapter, and upon conviction, the court may revoke or suspend the license of the person so convicted, in addition to imposing the other penalties provided in this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 628.325 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 628 / Section 628.325
Corporation or company for practice of public accounting: Organization; liability; ownership
Status: in_force

1. One or more natural persons may organize a corporation for the practice of public accounting under the Professional Entities and Associations Act, chapter 89 of NRS. The corporation is not required to have more directors than shareholders, but at least one director must be a shareholder. The other directors need not, but may, be shareholders.

2. One or more natural persons may: (a) Organize a corporation pursuant to chapter 78 of NRS; (b) Qualify to do business as a foreign corporation pursuant to chapter 80 of NRS; (c) Organize a limited-liability company pursuant to chapter 86 of NRS; or (d) Register as a foreign limited-liability company pursuant to chapter 86 of NRS, to practice public accounting.

3. The organization, qualification or registration of a corporation or company pursuant to subsection 2: (a) Does not modify: (1) The relationship between an accountant and a client; (2) The liability arising out of that relationship; or (3) The compliance of the corporation or company with this chapter or any regulations adopted pursuant thereto. (b) Does not render: (1) A person liable in tort for any act in which he or she has not personally participated. (2) The manager, a member or an employee of a limited-liability company liable in contract for any contract which the person executes on behalf of a limited-liability company within the limits of his or her authority.

4. Notwithstanding any specific statute to the contrary, a simple majority of the ownership of a corporation, partnership or limited-liability company organized for the practice of public accounting in this State, in terms of the financial interests and voting rights of all shareholders, partners, officers, members and principals thereof, must belong to persons who are certified public accountants in any state. Each shareholder, partner, officer, member or principal whose principal place of business is in this State and who performs professional services in this State must be a certified public accountant in this State in good standing.

5. A corporation, partnership or limited-liability company organized for the practice of public accounting in this State may have as a shareholder, partner, officer, member or principal any natural person who is not a certified public accountant in any state if: (a) The natural person is actively engaged in the business of the corporation, partnership or limited-liability company, or any affiliate thereof; and (b) The corporation, partnership or limited-liability company complies with any other requirements that the Board by regulation may impose.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 640D.100 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 640D / Section 640D.100
Board authorized to establish Music Therapy Advisory Group
Status: in_force

1. The Board may establish a Music Therapy Advisory Group consisting of persons familiar with the practice of music therapy to provide the Board with expertise and assistance in carrying out its duties pursuant to this chapter. If a Music Therapy Advisory Group is established, the Board must: (a) Determine the number of members; (b) Appoint the members; (c) Establish the terms of the members; and (d) Determine the duties of the Music Therapy Advisory Group.

2. Members of a Music Therapy Advisory Group established pursuant to subsection 1 serve without compensation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.2588 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.2588
Manufacturer's product identification code to be on certain dispensed tablets and capsules
Status: in_force

A pharmacist or practitioner shall not dispense by prescription any tablet or capsule, except one which is hypodermic, sublingual or soluble, if it does not have the manufacturer's product identification code imprinted on it.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.136 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 634 / Section 634.136
Registration: Application; expiration and renewal; approval of late application for renewal; notification to Board of change of information; administrative fine for failure to provide such notification
Status: in_force

1. To obtain a registration as a business entity that provides chiropractic services, a business entity must submit to the Board an application in the form prescribed by the Board. The application must include: (a) The name, address and telephone number of the business entity; (b) The name of any officer or director of the business entity; and (c) The name of any chiropractic physician who is responsible for providing or supervising the provision of chiropractic services in any facility owned or operated by the business entity.

2. A registration as a business entity that provides chiropractic services expires on June 1 of each year and may be renewed by submitting to the Board before the expiration of the registration an application for renewal in the form prescribed by the Board.

3. The Board may approve a late application for renewal.

4. A business entity shall notify the Board in writing within 30 days after any change to the information described in subsection 1.

5. The Board shall impose an administrative fine in an amount prescribed by regulation of the Board against a registrant that does not comply with the requirements of subsection 4.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.018 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.018
Inapplicability of chapter to certain veterinary biologic products and pharmaceutical technicians of Armed Forces or Federal Government in discharge of official duties
Status: in_force

1. The provisions of this chapter and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto do not apply to: (a) A veterinary biologic product that is: (1) Licensed for production under a product license; and (2) Directly marketed by a manufacturing facility holding an establishment license for administration to livestock. (b) A pharmaceutical technician of the Armed Forces of the United States or a pharmaceutical 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: (a) “ Establishment license ” means a U. S. Veterinary Biologics Establishment License issued by the Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the United States Department of Agriculture pursuant to the Virus-Serum-Toxin Act, 21 U.S.C. §§ 151 to 159 , inclusive, and any amendments to or replacements of the Act, and any regulations adopted pursuant to the Act. (b) “ Livestock ” has the meaning ascribed to it in subsections 1 and 3 to 6, inclusive, of NRS 571.022 . (c) “ Product license ” means a U. S. Veterinary Biological Product License issued by the Administrator of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the United States Department of Agriculture pursuant to the Virus-Serum-Toxin Act, 21 U.S.C. §§ 151 to 159 , inclusive, and any amendments to or replacements of the Act, and any regulations adopted pursuant to the Act. (d) “ Veterinary biologic product ” has the meaning ascribed to “biological product” in 9 C.F.R. § 101.2 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 640E.030 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 640E / Section 640E.030
“Board” defined
Status: in_force

“ Board ” means the State Board of Health.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 629.400 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 629 / Section 629.400
Legislative declaration
Status: in_force

The Legislature hereby finds and declares that:

1. Access to high-quality health care service is of concern to all persons;

2. Access to such service is severely limited for some residents of this State, particularly those who reside in remote, rural areas or in the inner city;

3. Physicians and other providers of health care have traditionally worked to ensure broad access to health care service;

4. Many providers of health care from this State and other states or territories of the United States are willing to volunteer their services to address the health care needs of Nevadans who may otherwise not be able to obtain such service; and

5. It is the public policy of this State to encourage and facilitate the provision of voluntary health care service.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645B.0102 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645B / Section 645B.0102
“Applicant” defined
Status: in_force

“ Applicant ” means a person who applies for licensure as a mortgage company pursuant to this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645G.170 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645G / Section 645G.170
Designation of exchange facilitator officer
Status: in_force

1. The business of a licensee, if the licensee is not a natural person, must be conducted under the direct management of an officer or employee of the licensee designated by the licensee as an exchange facilitator officer, who is licensed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and who is: (a) An attorney or certified public accountant admitted to practice in any state or territory of the United States; (b) A certified exchange specialist certified by the Federation of Exchange Accommodators or its successor; or (c) A person who has been actively conducting the business of an exchange facilitator or who has equivalent experience, as determined by the Division, for the 3 years immediately preceding his or her designation as an exchange facilitator officer.

2. A licensee shall notify the Division in writing within 10 working days after: (a) The designation of any exchange facilitator officer, setting forth the experience and qualifications of the exchange facilitator officer and other such information as may be required by the Division; and (b) The termination of the employment of any exchange facilitator officer.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 642.230 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 642 / Section 642.230
Registration with Board; notice of change of instructor
Status: in_force

Apprentices shall be registered with the Board at the time of beginning of apprenticeship, and notice of termination of the same during interim, in case an apprentice changes tutor, shall be forwarded to the Board, giving the date of termination with the first instructor and the date of beginning with the second instructor, and each subsequent instructor in like manner as provided in this chapter for the first instructor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 648.0065 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 648 / Section 648.0065
“Dog handler” defined
Status: in_force

“Dog handler” means any person who, for compensation, handles, supplies or trains dogs for the protection or safety of persons or property.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 624.3018 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 624 / Section 624.3018
Certain persons prohibited from serving as officer, director, associate or partner of licensee
Status: in_force

1. Any person who: (a) Has been denied a license or who has had a license revoked or suspended or who has been denied a renewal of a license; or (b) Has been a member, officer, director or associate of any partnership, corporation, firm or association whose application for a license has been denied, or whose license has been revoked or suspended or which has been denied a renewal of a license, and while acting as such member, officer, director or associate had knowledge of or participated in any of the prohibited acts for which the license or the renewal thereof was denied, suspended or revoked, may be prohibited from serving as an officer, director, associate or partner of a licensee.

2. The performance by any partnership, corporation, firm or association of any act or omission constituting a cause for disciplinary action likewise constitutes a cause for disciplinary action against any licensee who is a member, officer, director or associate of such partnership, corporation, firm or association, and who participated in such prohibited act or omission.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 632.474 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 632 / Section 632.474
Pronouncement of death by registered nurse
Status: in_force

A registered nurse who is authorized by a physician or advanced practice registered nurse pursuant to NRS 440.415 may make a pronouncement of death.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641D.350 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641D / Section 641D.350
Expedited license by endorsement as behavior analyst for active member of Armed Forces, member’s spouse, veteran or veteran’s surviving spouse: Requirements; procedure for issuance; provisional license pending action on application
Status: in_force

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

2. An applicant for a license by endorsement pursuant to this section must submit to the Board with his or her application: (a) Proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant: (1) Satisfies the requirements of subsection 1; (2) Has not been disciplined or investigated by the corresponding regulatory authority of the District of Columbia or the state or territory in which the applicant holds a license as a behavior analyst or by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, Inc., or its successor organization; 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 641D.300 ; (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 the regulations adopted pursuant to NRS 641D.380 ; and (e) Any other information required by the Board.

3. Not later than 30 business days after the Board receives an application for a license by endorsement as a behavior analyst 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 behavior analyst to the applicant not later than: (a) Forty-five days after receiving all the additional information required by the Board to complete the application; or (b) Ten days after the Board receives a report on the applicant's background based on the submission of the applicant's fingerprints, whichever occurs later.

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

5. As used in this section, “veteran” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 417.005 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 647.0195 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 647 / Section 647.0195
Power of cities and counties to license, tax and regulate not impaired
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter do not impair the power of cities and counties in this State to license, tax and regulate any person, firm or corporation now engaged in or hereafter engaged in the buying and selling of junk or scrap metal.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 631.34582 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 631 / Section 631.34582
Authorized uses
Status: in_force

1. A licensee may: (a) Use teledentistry to examine an existing patient for the purpose of providing a new diagnosis, or to examine a new patient if the examination is sufficient, in accordance with evidence-based standards of practice, to provide an informed diagnosis. (b) Collaborate in real time through teledentistry with a person who is not licensed pursuant to this chapter, including, without limitation, a community health worker, provider of health care or student who is enrolled in a program of study in dentistry, dental therapy or dental hygiene, to provide diagnostic services or plan treatment for a dental emergency.

2. As used in this section, “ provider of health care ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 629.031 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630.2752 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630 / Section 630.2752
Expedited license by endorsement to practice as physician assistant for active member of Armed Forces, member's spouse, veteran or veteran's surviving spouse: Requirements; procedure for issuance; provisional license pending action on application
Status: in_force

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

2. An applicant for a license by endorsement pursuant to this section must submit to the Board with his or her application: (a) Proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant: (1) Satisfies the requirements of subsection 1; (2) Has not been disciplined or investigated by the corresponding regulatory authority of the District of Columbia or the state or territory in which the applicant holds a license to practice as a physician assistant; and (3) Has not been held civilly or criminally liable for malpractice in the District of Columbia or any state or territory of the United States; (b) A complete set of fingerprints and written permission authorizing the Board to forward the fingerprints in the manner provided in NRS 630.167 ; (c) An affidavit stating that the information contained in the application and any accompanying material is true and correct; and (d) Any other information required by the Board.

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

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

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

6. As used in this section, “ veteran ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 417.005 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 636.370 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 636 / Section 636.370
Notice to Board of initial or change of location of practice or establishment of additional location
Status: in_force

1. A person who has been issued an initial license to practice optometry in this State or who is re-establishing a practice in this State shall, before commencing the practice, notify the Executive Director, in writing, of the location or locations where the person intends to practice.

2. A licensee shall notify the Executive Director in writing before changing the location of his or her practice or establishing an additional location to practice optometry.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641A.450 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641A / Section 641A.450
Injunctive relief
Status: in_force

A violation of this chapter by a person unlawfully representing himself or herself as a marriage and family therapist, marriage and family therapist intern, clinical professional counselor or clinical professional counselor intern may be enjoined by a district court on petition by the Board. In any such proceeding it is not necessary to show that any person is individually injured. If the respondent is found guilty of misrepresenting himself or herself as a marriage and family therapist, marriage and family therapist intern, clinical professional counselor or clinical professional counselor intern, the court shall enjoin the respondent from making such a representation until the respondent has been licensed. Procedure in those cases is the same as in any other application for an injunction. The remedy by injunction is in addition to criminal prosecution and punishment.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 633.591 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 633 / Section 633.591
Summary suspension of license: Stay by court of Board's order prohibited; exception
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS , if the Board issues an order summarily suspending the license of an osteopathic physician, physician assistant or anesthesiologist assistant pending proceedings for disciplinary action, including, without limitation, a summary suspension pursuant to NRS 233B.127 , the court shall not stay that order unless the Board fails to institute and determine such proceedings as promptly as the requirements for investigation of the case reasonably allow.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641.0263 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641 / Section 641.0263
“Psychological assistant” defined
Status: in_force

“ Psychological assistant ” means a person registered with the Board as a psychological assistant pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 641.226 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641C.020 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641C / Section 641C.020
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 641C.030 to 641C.110 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630A.155 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630A / Section 630A.155
Duties
Status: in_force

The Board shall:

1. Regulate the practice of homeopathic medicine in this State and any activities that are within the scope of such practice, to protect the public health and safety and the general welfare of the people of this State.

2. Determine the qualifications of, and examine, applicants for licensure or certification pursuant to this chapter, and specify by regulation the methods to be used to check the background of such applicants.

3. License or certify those applicants it finds to be qualified.

4. Investigate and, if required, hear and decide in a manner consistent with the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS all complaints made against any homeopathic physician, advanced practitioner of homeopathy, homeopathic assistant or any agent or employee of any of them, or any facility where the primary practice is homeopathic medicine. If a complaint concerns a practice which is within the jurisdiction of another licensing board or any other possible violation of state law, the Board shall refer the complaint to the other licensing board.

5. 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 homeopathic medicine without the appropriate license or certificate issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.0173 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 634 / Section 634.0173
“Manipulation” defined
Status: in_force

“ Manipulation ” means an application of a resistive movement by applying a nonspecific force, without the use of a thrust, which is directed into a region and not into a focal point of the anatomy.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630.080 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630 / Section 630.080
Oath or affirmation of office
Status: in_force

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

1. The constitutional oath or affirmation of office; and

2. An oath or affirmation that the member is legally qualified to serve on the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645.605 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645 / Section 645.605
Certificate authorizing out-of-state licensed broker to cooperate with broker in Nevada: Issuance; fee; regulations
Status: in_force

The Administrator shall have authority to issue certificates authorizing out-of-state licensed brokers to cooperate with Nevada brokers, and the Commission shall have authority to promulgate rules and regulations establishing the conditions under which such certificates shall be issued and cancelled, all subject to the provisions and penalties of this chapter. The Real Estate Division shall charge a fee for the issuance of such certificate as provided in NRS 645.830 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 640C.320 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 640C / Section 640C.320
Regulations
Status: in_force

The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this chapter. The regulations must include, without limitation, provisions that:

1. Establish the requirements for continuing education for the renewal of a license;

2. Establish the requirements for the approval of a course of continuing education, including, without limitation, a course on a specialty technique of massage therapy, reflexology or structural integration;

3. Establish the requirements for the approval of an instructor of a course of continuing education;

4. Establish requirements relating to sanitation, hygiene and safety relating to the practice of massage therapy, reflexology or structural integration;

5. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 622.090 , prescribe the requirements for any practical or written examination for a license that the Board may require, including, without limitation, the passing grade for such an examination;

6. Establish the period within which the Board or its designee must report the results of the investigation of an applicant;

7. Prescribe the form of a written administrative citation issued pursuant to NRS 640C.755 ;

8. Establish the standards for the licensure of massage therapists, reflexologists and structural integration practitioners under this chapter; and

9. Prescribe the standards and curriculum for schools of massage therapy, reflexology and structural integration in this State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 631.400 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 631 / Section 631.400
Prohibited acts; penalties; injunctive relief
Status: in_force

1. A person who engages in the illegal practice of dentistry in this State is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 , unless a greater penalty is provided pursuant to NRS 200.830 or 200.840 .

2. Unless a greater penalty is provided pursuant to NRS 200.830 or 200.840 , a person who practices or offers to practice dental hygiene, dental therapy or expanded function dental assistance in this State without a license, or who, having a license, practices dental hygiene, dental therapy or expanded function dental assistance in a manner or place not permitted by the provisions of this chapter: (a) If it is his or her first or second offense, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. (b) If it is his or her third or subsequent offense, is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 .

3. Unless a greater penalty is provided by specific statute, a person who is licensed to practice dentistry who practices dentistry in a manner or place not permitted by the provisions of this chapter: (a) If it is his or her first or second offense, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. (b) If it is his or her third or subsequent offense, is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 .

4. The Board may assign a person described in subsection 1, 2 or 3 specific duties as a condition of renewing a license.

5. If a person has engaged or is about to engage in any acts or practices which constitute or will constitute an offense against this chapter, the district court of any county, on application of the Board, may issue an injunction or other appropriate order restraining the conduct. Proceedings under this subsection are governed by Rule 65 of the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure , except that no bond or undertaking is required in any action commenced by the Board.

6. In addition to any other penalty prescribed by law, if the Board determines that a person has committed any act described in subsection 1, 2 or 3, the Board may: (a) Issue and serve on the person an order to cease and desist until the person obtains from the Board the proper license or certificate or otherwise demonstrates that he or she is no longer in violation of subsection 1, 2 or 3. An order to cease and desist must include a telephone number with which the person may contact the Board. (b) Issue a citation to the person. A citation issued pursuant to this paragraph must be in writing, describe with particularity the nature of the violation and inform the person of the provisions of this paragraph. Each activity in which the person is engaged constitutes a separate offense for which a separate citation may be issued. To appeal a citation, the person must submit a written request for a hearing to the Board not later than 30 days after the date of issuance of the citation. (c) Assess against the person an administrative fine of not more than $5,000. (d) Impose any combination of the penalties set forth in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c).
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 632.472 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 632 / Section 632.472
Persons required to report on conduct constituting violation of licensees or holders of certificates; voluntary reports; immunity from civil liability
Status: in_force

1. The following persons shall report in writing to the Executive Director of the Board any conduct of a licensee or holder of a certificate which constitutes a violation of the provisions of this chapter: (a) Any physician, dentist, dental hygienist, expanded function dental assistant, naprapath, chiropractic physician, optometrist, podiatric physician, medical examiner, resident, intern, professional or practical nurse, nursing assistant, medication aide--certified, perfusionist, physician assistant licensed pursuant to chapter 630 or 633 of NRS , anesthesiologist assistant, psychiatrist, psychologist, marriage and family therapist, clinical professional counselor, alcohol or drug counselor, peer recovery support specialist, peer recovery support specialist supervisor, music therapist, holder of a license or limited license issued pursuant to chapter 653 of NRS , driver of an ambulance, paramedic or other person providing medical services licensed or certified to practice in this State. (b) Any personnel of a medical facility or facility for the dependent engaged in the admission, examination, care or treatment of persons or an administrator, manager or other person in charge of a medical facility or facility for the dependent upon notification by a member of the staff of the facility. (c) A coroner. (d) Any person who maintains or is employed by an agency to provide personal care services in the home. (e) Any person who operates, who is employed by or who contracts to provide services for an intermediary service organization as defined in NRS 449.4304 . (f) Any person who maintains or is employed by an agency to provide nursing in the home. (g) Any employee of the Department of Health and Human Services. (h) Any employee of a law enforcement agency or a county's office for protective services or an adult or juvenile probation officer. (i) Any person who maintains or is employed by a facility or establishment that provides care for older persons. (j) Any person who maintains, is employed by or serves as a volunteer for an agency or service which advises persons regarding the abuse, neglect or exploitation of an older person and refers them to persons and agencies where their requests and needs can be met. (k) Any social worker. (l) Any person who operates or is employed by a community health worker pool or with whom a community health worker pool contracts to provide the services of a community health worker, as defined in NRS 449.0027 .

2. Every physician who, as a member of the staff of a medical facility or facility for the dependent, has reason to believe that a nursing assistant or medication aide--certified has engaged in conduct which constitutes grounds for the denial, suspension or revocation of a certificate shall notify the superintendent, manager or other person in charge of the facility. The superintendent, manager or other person in charge shall make a report as required in subsection 1.

3. A report may be filed by any other person.

4. Any person who in good faith reports any violation of the provisions of this chapter to the Executive Director of the Board pursuant to this section is immune from civil liability for reporting the violation.

5. As used in this section: (a) “ Agency to provide personal care services in the home ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 449.0021 . (b) “ Community health worker pool ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 449.0028 . (c) “ Peer recovery support specialist ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 433.627 . (d) “ Peer recovery support specialist supervisor ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 433.629 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645.090 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645 / Section 645.090
Real Estate Commission: Qualifications of members
Status: in_force

Each member of the Commission must:

1. Be a citizen of the United States.

2. Have been a resident of the State of Nevada for not less than 5 years.

3. Have been actively engaged in business as: (a) A real estate broker within the State of Nevada for at least 3 years immediately preceding the date of appointment; or (b) A real estate broker-salesperson within the State of Nevada for at least 5 years immediately preceding the date of appointment.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 652.155 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 652 / Section 652.155
Licensing and certification of certain persons and laboratories before January 1, 1972
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of NRS 652.130 and 652.150 , and without requiring any examination or any other qualification than is provided in this section, the Division shall, upon application and the payment of any appropriate fee before January 1, 1972:

1. Issue a director's license to any person who operated a laboratory in this state for at least 3 years immediately preceding January 1, 1967;

2. Issue a medical laboratory technologist's certificate to any person who was a medical laboratory technologist in this state for at least 1 year immediately preceding January 1, 1967;

3. Issue a license to, and include in the registration list of laboratories meeting the minimum standards and qualifications of this chapter, any laboratory which was in operation in this state on January 1, 1967, which has a director meeting the qualifications provided in subsection 1; and

4. Keep on inactive status any licensee under this section who notifies the Division that he or she desires such a status and pays the current fees.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 625A.060 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 625A / Section 625A.060
Deposit and use of fees collected by Board; delegation of authority concerning disciplinary action; deposit of civil penalties; claim for attorney’s fees or costs of investigation
Status: in_force

1. All fees collected under the provisions of this chapter must be paid to the Board to be used to defray the necessary expenses of the Board. The Board shall deposit the fees in qualified banks, credit unions, savings and loan associations and savings banks in this State.

2. In a manner consistent with the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS , the Board may delegate to a hearing officer or panel its authority to take any disciplinary action pursuant to this chapter, impose and collect civil penalties therefor and deposit the money therefrom with the State Treasurer for deposit in the State General Fund.

3. If a hearing officer or panel is not authorized to take disciplinary action pursuant to the provisions of subsection 2 and the Board deposits the money collected from the imposition of civil penalties with the State Treasurer for credit to the State General Fund, it may present a claim to the State Board of Examiners for recommendation to the Interim Finance Committee if money is needed to pay attorney's fees or the costs of an investigation, or both.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 638.1408 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 638 / Section 638.1408
Failure to maintain facilities in sanitary condition; failure to maintain or alteration of records; filing false report or failing to make required report; inhumane or cruel treatment of animals
Status: in_force

The following acts, among others, are grounds for disciplinary action:

1. Failure of a licensee to maintain his or her facilities and premises in a clean and sanitary condition;

2. Failure to maintain records relating to the diagnosis, treatment and care of an animal;

3. Altering the records of an animal;

4. Making or filing a report which the licensee knows to be false;

5. Willful failure to report any dangerous, infectious or contagious disease or the results of any medical test as required by law; or

6. Willfully committing any inhumane or cruel act on any animal.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 636.410 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 636 / Section 636.410
Criminal penalties
Status: in_force

A violation of this chapter shall constitute a gross misdemeanor and shall be punishable as such, unless a greater penalty is provided pursuant to NRS 200.830 or 200.840 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.074 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.074
Regulations: Registered nurses who participate in certain public health programs or provide certain mental health services
Status: in_force

The Board may adopt such regulations as may be necessary to ensure that proper and adequate safeguards, including dispensing procedures, are followed to protect a registered nurse who:

1. Participates in a public health program approved by the Board; or

2. Provides mental health services to a patient at a rural clinic that is designated as such pursuant to NRS 433.233 and that is operated by the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 638.087 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 638 / Section 638.087
Records: General requirements; confidentiality of certain records of Board; exceptions
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall keep a record of: (a) All charges filed against a licensee; (b) The proceedings of any formal hearing conducted by the Board or a hearing officer; (c) Any order filed by the Board; and (d) All licenses issued by the Board including the name of the holder of the license, his or her business address, the date the license was issued and the number of the license.

2. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the records of the Board listed in subsection 1 must be open to the public at reasonable times and places.

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

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

5. The provisions of this section do not prohibit the Board from communicating or cooperating with or providing 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. § 637B.201 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 637B / Section 637B.201
Provisional license to practice speech-language pathology or fitting and dispensing hearing aids
Status: in_force

1. Upon application and payment of the application fee required pursuant to NRS 637B.175 , the Board may issue a provisional license to engage in the practice of: (a) Speech-language pathology to a person who is completing the clinical fellowship requirements for obtaining a certificate of clinical competence issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. (b) Fitting and dispensing hearing aids to a person who: (1) Holds a license to engage in the practice of fitting and dispensing hearing aids in another state; and (2) Is completing the training required for certification by the National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences.

2. A provisional license issued pursuant to this section may be: (a) Renewed not more than twice; and (b) Converted to an active license upon payment of the fee required pursuant to NRS 637B.175 for converting the license and the award of: (1) A certificate of clinical competence by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; or (2) Certification by the National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641D.750 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641D / Section 641D.750
Subpoenas
Status: in_force

1. The Board or a panel of its members or a hearing officer may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers, documents, the records of patients and any other article related to the practice of applied behavior analysis.

2. If any witness refuses to attend or testify or produce any article as required by the subpoena, the Board may file a petition with the district court stating that: (a) Due notice has been given for the time and place of attendance of the witness or the production of the required articles; (b) The witness has been subpoenaed pursuant to this section; and (c) The witness has failed or refused to attend or produce the articles required by the subpoena or has refused to answer questions propounded to him or her, and asking for an order of the court compelling the witness to attend and testify before the Board or panel or a hearing officer, or produce the articles as required by the subpoena.

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

4. If it appears to the court that the subpoena was regularly issued, the court shall enter an order that the witness appear before the Board or panel or a hearing officer at the time and place fixed in the order and testify or produce the required articles, and upon failure to obey the order the witness must be dealt with as for contempt of court.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.0125 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.0125
“Practitioner” defined
Status: in_force

“ Practitioner ” means:

1. A physician, dentist, veterinarian or podiatric physician who holds a license to practice his or her profession in this State;

2. A hospital, pharmacy or other institution licensed, registered or otherwise permitted to distribute, dispense, conduct research with respect to or administer drugs in the course of professional practice or research in this State;

3. An advanced practice registered nurse who has been authorized to prescribe controlled substances, poisons, dangerous drugs and devices;

4. A physician assistant who: (a) Holds a license issued by the Board of Medical Examiners; and (b) Is authorized by the Board to possess, administer, prescribe or dispense controlled substances, poisons, dangerous drugs or devices under the supervision of a physician as required by chapter 630 of NRS ;

5. A physician assistant who: (a) Holds a license issued by the State Board of Osteopathic Medicine; and (b) Is authorized by the Board to possess, administer, prescribe or dispense controlled substances, poisons, dangerous drugs or devices under the supervision of an osteopathic physician as required by chapter 633 of NRS ;

6. An optometrist who is certified by the Nevada State Board of Optometry to prescribe and administer pharmaceutical agents pursuant to NRS 636.288 , when the optometrist prescribes or administers pharmaceutical agents within the scope of his or her certification;

7. A dental hygienist who: (a) Holds a valid license to practice dental hygiene in this State; (b) Is authorized to prescribe and dispense the dangerous drugs and devices listed in NRS 631.3105 in accordance with the provisions of that section and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto; and (c) Holds a certificate issued pursuant to NRS 639.1374 by the State Board of Pharmacy authorizing him or her to so prescribe;

8. A pharmacist who is registered pursuant to NRS 639.28079 to prescribe and dispense drugs for medication-assisted treatment; or

9. A certified registered nurse anesthetist who orders, prescribes, possesses or administers controlled substances, poisons, dangerous drugs or devices in accordance with NRS 632.2397 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641C.433 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641C / Section 641C.433
Expedited certificate by endorsement: Requirements; procedure for issuance; provisional certificate pending action on application
Status: in_force

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

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

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

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

5. At any time before making a final decision on an application for a certificate by endorsement pursuant to this section, the Board may, for any reason, grant a provisional certificate authorizing an applicant to practice as a problem gambling counselor in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634A.140 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 634A / Section 634A.140
Issuance of license to practice as doctor of Oriental medicine
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall issue a license to practice as a doctor of Oriental medicine to an applicant who: (a) Has: (1) Successfully completed an accredited 4-year program of study, or its equivalent, in Oriental medicine at a school or college of Oriental medicine accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine or its successor organization that meets any requirements prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 634A.090 , including, without limitation, requirements concerning clinical and didactic components; (2) Earned a bachelor's degree, or completed a combined bachelor's and master's degree program in Oriental medicine, from an accredited college or university in the United States; (3) Passed an investigation of his or her background and personal history conducted by the Board; and (4) Passed the examinations required by NRS 634A.120 ; and (b) Holds a current certification in Oriental medicine issued by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine or its successor organization.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, the Board may issue a license to practice as a doctor of Oriental medicine to an applicant who: (a) Has: (1) Successfully completed a 4-year program of study, or its equivalent, in Oriental medicine at a school or college of Oriental medicine that is approved by the Board and meets any requirements prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 634A.090 , including, without limitation, requirements concerning clinical and didactic components; (2) Lawfully practiced Oriental medicine in another state or foreign country for at least 4 years; (3) Passed an investigation of his or her background and personal history conducted by the Board; and (4) Passed the examinations required by NRS 634A.120 ; and (b) Holds a current certification in Oriental medicine issued by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine or its successor organization.

3. The Board may issue a license to practice as a doctor of Oriental medicine to an applicant who: (a) Has: (1) Successfully completed a program in Oriental medicine from a school or college of Oriental medicine accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine or its successor organization before January 1, 2008, that included the study of herbology; (2) Practiced Oriental medicine pursuant to the laws of another state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or foreign country for at least 6 of the 8 years immediately preceding the date of the application; (3) Passed an investigation of his or her background and personal history conducted by the Board; and (4) Passed the examinations required by NRS 634A.120 ; and (b) Holds a current certification in Oriental medicine issued by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine or its successor organization.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645.6051 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645 / Section 645.6051
Broker required to maintain record of work performed on residential property; contents of record
Status: in_force

1. A person licensed pursuant to this chapter as a real estate broker, real estate broker-salesperson or real estate salesperson shall maintain a record of all work performed on a residential property that the person assists a client in scheduling pursuant to subsection 12 of NRS 624.031 .

2. The record required by subsection 1 must include, without limitation: (a) The name of any person licensed pursuant to chapter 624 of NRS who performs such work; (b) The date on which the work was performed; (c) A copy of any written contract to perform the work; and (d) A copy of any invoice prepared in connection with the work.

3. As used in this section, “residential property” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 624.031 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630A.240 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630A / Section 630A.240
License: Proof of qualifications of applicant; grounds for rejection
Status: in_force

1. An applicant for a license to practice homeopathic medicine as a homeopathic physician who is a graduate of a medical school located in the United States, Canada or the United Kingdom shall submit to the Board, through its Secretary-Treasurer, proof that the applicant has: (a) Received the degree of doctor of medicine from a medical school which at the time of his or her graduation was accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education or the Committee for the Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools, the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery or its equivalent from a medical school which at the time of his or her graduation was determined by the General Medical Council of the United Kingdom to be entitled to award primary medical qualifications, or the degree of doctor of osteopathic medicine from an osteopathic school which at the time of his or her graduation was accredited by the Bureau of Professional Education of the American Osteopathic Association; (b) Completed a program of not less than 3 years of postgraduate training in allopathic or osteopathic medicine approved by the Board; and (c) Completed not less than 600 hours of postgraduate training in homeopathy, 300 hours of which are completed in this State under the supervision of a homeopathic physician or through such other program as is deemed equivalent by the Board.

2. In addition to the proofs required by subsection 1, the Board may take such further evidence and require such other documents or proof of qualification as in its discretion may be deemed proper.

3. If it appears that the applicant is not of good moral character or reputation or that any credential submitted is false, the applicant may be rejected.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 643.240 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 643 / Section 643.240
Actions and remedies cumulative and not exclusive
Status: in_force

1. The actions and remedies authorized by this chapter are cumulative.

2. When an agency or officer elects to take a particular action or pursue a particular remedy authorized by this chapter or another specific statute, that election is not exclusive and does not preclude the agency or officer or another agency or officer from taking any other actions or pursuing any other remedies authorized by this chapter or another specific statute.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645A.042 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645A / Section 645A.042
Escrow agency may deposit substitute form of security in lieu of surety bond; amount deposited must equal amount of bond; interest or dividends accrue to depositor
Status: in_force

1. As a substitute for the surety bond required by NRS 645A.041 , an escrow agency may, in accordance with the provisions of this section, deposit with any bank or trust company authorized to do business in this state, in a form approved by the Commissioner: (a) An obligation of a bank, savings and loan association, savings bank, thrift company or credit union licensed to do business in this state; (b) Bills, bonds, notes, debentures or other obligations of the United States or any agency or instrumentality thereof, or guaranteed by the United States; or (c) Any obligation of this state or any city, county, town, township, school district or other instrumentality of this state, or guaranteed by this state.

2. The obligations of a bank, savings and loan association, savings bank, thrift company or credit union must be held to secure the same obligation as would the surety bond. With the approval of the Commissioner, the depositor may substitute other suitable obligations for those deposited which must be assigned to the State of Nevada and are negotiable only upon approval by the Commissioner.

3. Any interest or dividends earned on the deposit accrue to the account of the depositor.

4. The deposit must be in an amount at least equal to the required surety bond and must state that the amount may not be withdrawn except by direct and sole order of the Commissioner. The value of any item deposited pursuant to this section must be based upon principal amount or market value, whichever is lower.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 644A.220 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 644A / Section 644A.220
Meetings; salary of members; per diem allowances and travel expenses of members and employees; payment of compensation and expenses
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall hold meetings at least four times a year for the transaction of such business as pertains to its duties.

2. The Board may hold such other meetings for the transaction of necessary business at such times and places as it determines.

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

4. 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.

5. All such compensation and expenses must be paid by the Board out of the fees and receipts received by it, and no part thereof may be paid by the State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 632.030 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 632 / Section 632.030
Members: Qualifications; appointment; terms; vacancies
Status: in_force

1. The Governor shall appoint: (a) Two registered nurses who are graduates of an accredited school of nursing, are licensed as professional nurses in the State of Nevada and have been actively engaged in nursing for at least 5 years preceding the appointment. (b) One advanced practice registered nurse who is licensed pursuant to NRS 632.237 . (c) One practical nurse who is a graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing, is licensed as a practical nurse in this State and has been actively engaged in nursing for at least 5 years preceding the appointment. (d) One nursing assistant who is certified pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. (e) One registered nurse who represents the interests of persons or agencies that regularly provide health care to patients who are indigent, uninsured or unable to afford health care and who is licensed under the provisions of this chapter. (f) One member who is a representative of the general public. This member must not be: (1) A licensed practical nurse, a registered nurse, a nursing assistant or an advanced practice registered nurse; or (2) The spouse or the parent or child, by blood, marriage or adoption, of a licensed practical nurse, a registered nurse, a nursing assistant or an advanced practice registered nurse.

2. Each member of the Board must be: (a) A citizen of the United States; and (b) A resident of the State of Nevada who has resided in this State for not less than 2 years.

3. A representative of the general public may not: (a) Have a fiduciary obligation to a hospital or other health agency; (b) Have a material financial interest in the rendering of health services; or (c) Be employed in the administration of health activities or the performance of health services.

4. The members appointed to the Board pursuant to paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of subsection 1 must be selected to provide the broadest representation of the various activities, responsibilities and types of service within the practice of nursing and related areas, which may include, without limitation, experience: (a) In administration. (b) In education. (c) In an agency or clinic whose primary purpose is to provide medical assistance to persons of low and moderate incomes. (d) In a licensed medical facility.

5. Each member of the Board shall serve a term of 4 years. If a vacancy occurs during a member's term, the Governor shall appoint a person qualified under this chapter to replace that member for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641.229 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641 / Section 641.229
Inquiry into and documentation of veteran status of new adult patients by psychologist; provision of contact information for Department of Veterans Services
Status: in_force

1. A psychologist may: (a) Ask each new patient who is 18 years of age or older if he or she is a veteran and document the response in the record of the patient; and (b) Provide the contact information for the Department of Veterans Services to any such patient who indicates that he or she is a veteran.

2. As used in this section, “veteran” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 417.125 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.420 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.420
Report of unusual or excessive loss or disappearance of products that are precursors to methamphetamine by pharmacy: Requirement; exception; contents
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, if a pharmacy becomes aware of any unusual or excessive loss or disappearance of a product that is a precursor to methamphetamine while the product is under the control of the pharmacy, the pharmacy must: (a) Make an oral report to the Department of Public Safety at the earliest practicable opportunity after the pharmacy becomes aware of the unusual or excessive loss or disappearance of the product that is a precursor to methamphetamine; and (b) Submit a written report to the Department of Public Safety within 15 days after the pharmacy becomes aware of the unusual or excessive loss or disappearance of the product that is a precursor to methamphetamine.

2. If an unusual or excessive loss or disappearance of a product that is a precursor to methamphetamine occurs while the product is being transported to a pharmacy, the pharmacy is not required to comply with the provisions of subsection 1.

3. A report required by subsection 1 must include, without limitation, a description of the circumstances surrounding the loss or disappearance and may be in substantially the following form: LOSS REPORT License number: ________________________________________________________________________________ Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________ Business address: ______________________________________________________________________________ City: __________________________________________________________________________________________ State: _________________________________________________________________________________________ Zip code: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Business phone: ________________________________________________________________________________ Date of loss: __________________________________________________________________________________ Type of loss: __________________________________________________________________________________ Description of circumstances: __________________________________________________________________

4. As used in this section, “ unusual or excessive loss or disappearance ” means a loss or disappearance for which a report would be required under 21 U.S.C. § 830(b)(1) , and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto, if the pharmacy were subject to the requirements of 21 U.S.C. § 830(b)(1) and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 648.158 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 648 / Section 648.158
Suspension of license or registration for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of license or registration
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 or registration issued pursuant to this chapter, the Board shall deem the license or registration 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 or registration by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 stating that the holder of the license or registration has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560 .

2. The Board shall reinstate a license or registration issued pursuant to this chapter 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 or registration was suspended stating that the person whose license or registration was suspended has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.28079 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.28079
Medication-assisted treatment of opioid use disorder: Conditions under which pharmacist registered with Board is authorized to assess and counsel patient and prescribe and dispense drug; regulations regarding registration and establishment of protocol
Status: in_force

1. To the extent authorized by federal law, a pharmacist who registers with the Board to engage in the activity authorized by this section may, in accordance with the requirements of the protocol prescribed pursuant to subsection 2: (a) Assess a patient to determine whether: (1) The patient has an opioid use disorder; and (2) Medication-assisted treatment would be appropriate for the patient; (b) Counsel and provide information to the patient concerning evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorders, including, without limitation, medication-assisted treatment; and (c) Prescribe and dispense a drug for medication-assisted treatment.

2. The Board shall adopt regulations: (a) Prescribing the requirements to register with the Board to engage in the activity authorized by this section; and (b) Establishing a protocol for the actions authorized by this section.

3. As used in this section, “ medication-assisted treatment ” means treatment for an opioid use disorder using medication approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for that purpose.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 632.073 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 632 / Section 632.073
Authority to appoint advisory committees; reimbursement of members for actual expenses
Status: in_force

1. In addition to the Advisory Committee on Nursing Assistants and Medication Aides created by NRS 632.072 , the Board may appoint such other advisory committees as it deems appropriate.

2. The members of any advisory committee appointed pursuant to subsection 1 are not entitled to be paid a salary or to receive per diem allowances for conducting the business of the advisory committee, but the Board may authorize reimbursement for the actual expenses incurred by a member for traveling to and from a meeting of the advisory committee.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 624.361 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 624 / Section 624.361
Regulations
Status: in_force

The Board shall adopt regulations concerning the:

1. Form of a written citation issued pursuant to NRS 624.341 ;

2. Time required for a person to correct a condition resulting from an act that constitutes a violation of this chapter or the regulations of the Board if the person is so ordered pursuant to NRS 624.341 ; and

3. Imposition of an administrative fine pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. The Board shall consider: (a) The gravity of the violation; (b) The good faith of the person; and (c) Any history of previous violations of the provisions of this chapter by the person.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 633.011 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 633 / Section 633.011
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 633.013 to 633.131 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 648.177 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 648 / Section 648.177
Duty to immediately surrender license or registration upon notice of suspension, revocation or refusal to renew
Status: in_force

Upon receiving written notification of a suspension, revocation or refusal to renew a license or registration, the holder of the license or registration shall immediately surrender the license or registration to the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 636.342 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 636 / Section 636.342
Confidentiality of certain records of Board; exceptions
Status: in_force

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

2. The charging document the Board uses 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 provisions of this section do not prohibit the Board from communicating or cooperating with or providing any documents or other information in the Board's possession concerning a licensee or pending investigation to any other licensing board or any other governmental agency that is investigating a person, including, without limitation, a law enforcement agency, agency of the Federal Government, licensing board in this State or any other state or territory of the United States. If any confidential information concerning an investigation is provided to another governmental agency pursuant to this section, the information remains confidential and may not be provided to any other person or governmental agency. To the extent practicable, any governmental agency that receives any confidential information from the Board pursuant to this section shall treat the information as confidential.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 654.025 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 654 / Section 654.025
“Facility for intermediate care” defined
Status: in_force

“Facility for intermediate care” means an establishment operated and maintained for the purpose of providing personal and medical supervision for 24 hours, for four or more persons who do not have illness, disease, injury or other conditions that would require the degree of care and treatment which a hospital or facility for skilled nursing is designed to provide.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 656.140 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 656 / Section 656.140
Authority of Board to aid profession
Status: in_force

The Board may aid in all matters pertaining to the advancement of the practice of court reporting, including but not limited to all matters that may advance the professional interests of certified court reporters and licensees and such matters as concern their relations with the public.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 637.113 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 637 / Section 637.113
Payment of child support: Submission of certain information by applicant; grounds for denial of license; duty of Board
Status: in_force

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

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

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

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

4. If an applicant indicates on the statement submitted pursuant to subsection 1 that the applicant is subject to a court order for the support of a child and is not in compliance with the order or a plan approved by the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order for the repayment of the amount owed pursuant to the order, the Board shall advise the applicant to contact the district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order to determine the actions that the applicant may take to satisfy the arrearage.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 644A.065 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 644A / Section 644A.065
“Esthetician” defined
Status: in_force

“ Esthetician ” means any person who engages in the practice of esthetics.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 637B.042 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 637B / Section 637B.042
“Dispensing audiologist” defined
Status: in_force

“ Dispensing audiologist ” means a licensed audiologist who has obtained an endorsement from the Board to engage in the practice of fitting and dispensing hearing aids.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 623.192 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 623 / Section 623.192
Certificate of registration to practice interior design: Qualifications of applicants; standards for experience; oath; ground for denial of application
Status: in_force

1. An applicant for a certificate of registration to practice as a registered interior designer must be of good moral character and submit to the Board: (a) An application on a form provided by the Board; (b) The fees required pursuant to NRS 623.310 ; (c) Proof which is satisfactory to the Board that the applicant has at least 2 years of experience in interior design; (d) Proof which is satisfactory to the Board that the applicant has: (1) Successfully completed a program of interior design accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation or any successor in interest to that organization; (2) Successfully completed a substantially equivalent program of interior design approved by the Board; (3) Successfully completed a program of interior design or architecture, other than a program described in subparagraph (1), (2) or (4), which culminated in the award of a bachelor's degree or higher degree more than 5 years before the date of the application if the applicant possesses a combination of education and experience in interior design deemed suitable by the Board; or (4) Received a degree from an architectural program accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board or its successor organization, if any; (e) A certificate issued by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification as proof that the applicant has passed the examination prepared and administered by that organization; and (f) All information required to complete the application.

2. The Board shall, by regulation, adopt the standards of the National Council for Interior Design Qualification for the experience required pursuant to the provisions of paragraph (c) of subsection 1 as those standards exist on the date of the adoption of the regulation.

3. Before being issued a certificate of registration to practice as a registered interior designer, each applicant must personally appear before the Board to take an oath prescribed by the Board.

4. Any application submitted to the Board may be denied for any violation of the provisions of this chapter, including, without limitation, any violation that might reasonably call into question the qualifications or experience of the applicant.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 625.038 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 625 / Section 625.038
“Licensee” defined
Status: in_force

“Licensee” means a professional engineer or professional land surveyor licensed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 656.120 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 656 / Section 656.120
Seal of Board; collection of fees
Status: in_force

The Board shall:

1. Adopt a seal which must be affixed to all licenses and certificates issued by the Board.

2. Charge and collect from all applicants for licenses and certificates the fees provided for in this chapter.

3. Charge and collect from all persons renewing licenses and certificates the renewal fees provided for in this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 636.021 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 636 / Section 636.021
“Ophthalmic lens” defined
Status: in_force

“Ophthalmic lens” means a refractive or nonrefractive device for the correction or relief of or remedy for an abnormal condition or inefficiency of the eye or visual process. The term includes a spectacle lens, a contact lens and a protective lens.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 644A.600 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 644A / Section 644A.600
Application for license; opening inspection; issuance of license; fees
Status: in_force

1. Any person wishing to operate a cosmetological establishment in which any one or a combination of the occupations of cosmetology are practiced must apply to the Board for a license, through the owner, manager or person in charge, upon forms prepared and furnished by the Board. Each application must contain a detailed floor plan of the proposed cosmetological establishment and proof of the particular requisites for a license provided for in this chapter. The applicant must certify that all the information contained in the application is truthful and accurate.

2. The applicant must submit the application accompanied by the applicable required fees for inspection and licensing. Before issuing a license for a cosmetological establishment, the Board shall conduct an opening inspection of the proposed cosmetological establishment to ensure that the minimum requirements for operating a cosmetological establishment pursuant to this chapter are met. After the Board has conducted an inspection pursuant to this subsection and determined that such minimum requirements are met, the Board or its designee shall issue the license.

3. The fee for issuance of a license for a cosmetological establishment is: (a) For 2 years, $200. (b) For 4 years, $400.

4. The fee for the initial inspection is $15. If an additional inspection is necessary, the fee is $25.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645.720 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645 / Section 645.720
Enforcement of subpoenas
Status: in_force

1. The district court in and for the county in which any hearing may be held shall have the power to compel the attendance of witnesses, the giving of testimony and the production of books and papers as required by any subpoena issued by the Commission.

2. In case of the refusal of any witness to attend or testify or produce any papers required by such subpoena the Commission may report to the district court in and for the county in which the hearing is pending by petition, setting forth: (a) That due notice has been given of the time and place of attendance of the witness or the production of the books and papers; (b) That the witness has been subpoenaed in the manner prescribed in this chapter; and (c) That the witness has failed and refused to attend or produce the papers required by subpoena before the Commission in the cause or proceeding named in the subpoena, or has refused to answer questions propounded to him or her in the course of such hearing, and asking an order of the court compelling the witness to attend and testify or produce the books or papers before the Commission.

3. The court, upon petition of the Commission, shall enter an order directing the witness to appear before the court at a time and place to be fixed by the court in such order, the time to be not more than 10 days from the date of the order, and then and there show cause why the witness has not attended or testified or produced the books or papers before the Commission. A certified copy of the order shall be served upon the witness. If it shall appear to the court that the subpoena was regularly issued by the Commission, the court shall thereupon enter an order that the witness appear before the Commission at the time and place fixed in the order and testify or produce the required books or papers, and upon failure to obey the order the witness shall be dealt with as for contempt of court.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 623.358 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 623 / Section 623.358
Granting of title as emeriti: Requirements; use; prohibitions; return to active practice
Status: in_force

1. The Board may grant the title of “Architect Emeritus,” “Registered Interior Designer Emeritus” or “Residential Designer Emeritus” to an architect, registered interior designer or residential designer upon his or her written request if the architect, registered interior designer or residential designer: (a) Is registered pursuant to this chapter; (b) Is in good standing with the Board; (c) Has been registered pursuant to this chapter for not less than 5 years immediately preceding the written request; (d) Has been a resident of this State during the time he or she was registered pursuant to this chapter; and (e) Is at least 60 years of age.

2. A person whose written request is granted pursuant to this section may use the title so granted by the Board: (a) Only upon the expiration of his or her certificate of registration, and only during such time as he or she is not registered pursuant to this chapter. (b) Following his or her name, including, without limitation, on any plaque, sign or letterhead.

3. A person using a title granted by the Board pursuant to this section shall not: (a) Practice in this State as an architect, registered interior designer or residential designer; or (b) Indicate that he or she is authorized to practice in this State as an architect, registered interior designer or residential designer.

4. A person whose certificate of registration has expired and who is using a title granted by the Board pursuant to this section may return to active practice by complying with the provisions for renewal or restoration of an expired certificate of registration pursuant to NRS 623.260 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634B.010 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 634B / Section 634B.010
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 634B.020 to 634B.060 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.2321 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.2321
Nuclear pharmacy: Direct supervision of preparation and distribution of radiopharmaceuticals required; qualifications of managing pharmacist; nuclear pharmacist required on premises
Status: in_force

1. Any person who prepares or distributes radiopharmaceuticals must be under the direct supervision of a nuclear pharmacist.

2. The managing pharmacist of a nuclear pharmacy must be a nuclear pharmacist.

3. A nuclear pharmacist must be on the premises during the hours a nuclear pharmacy is open for business.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 638.127 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 638 / Section 638.127
Renewal of license; forfeiture of license for failure to renew; reinstatement; examination before renewal in certain circumstances
Status: in_force

1. On or before May 15 of each odd-numbered year, each person licensed under the provisions of this chapter must: (a) Submit to the Board an application for renewal of the license. (b) Pay the renewal fee and full payment of all fines and any other money which the applicant owes to the Board. The renewal fee for licensees and persons on inactive status must be in an amount determined by the Board. (c) Submit evidence satisfactory to the Board of the applicant's compliance with any requirements for continuing education. (d) Submit all other information required by the Board to complete the application for renewal of the license.

2. Upon receipt of the application and all required information and payment of the renewal fee and all fines and any other money owed, the Board shall issue to that person a certificate of renewal.

3. Any person who fails to renew a license on or before August 31 of each odd-numbered year forfeits the license.

4. When a person has forfeited his or her license in the manner provided in subsection 3, the Board may reinstate the license and issue a certificate of renewal upon receipt of all information required to complete the renewal and payment of: (a) The renewal fee; (b) All fines and any other money owed to the Board; and (c) A delinquency penalty of $50 for each month or fraction thereof the license was not renewed after June 30.

5. If a licensee does not practice for more than 12 consecutive months, the Board may require the licensee to take an examination to determine his or her competency before renewing the license.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 647.0172 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 647 / Section 647.0172
“Scrap metal processor” defined
Status: in_force

“ Scrap metal processor ” means any person who:

1. Engages in the business of purchasing, trading, bartering or otherwise receiving scrap metal or used catalytic converters; or

2. Uses machinery and equipment for processing and manufacturing iron, steel or nonferrous scrap into prepared grades, and whose principal product is scrap iron, scrap steel or nonferrous metallic scrap, not including precious metals, for sale for remelting purposes.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 640B.220 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 640B / Section 640B.220
Payment of expenses; deposit of money; delegation of authority to take disciplinary action; deposit of fines; claim for attorney's fees and costs of investigation
Status: in_force

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

2. All money received by the Board must be deposited in a bank or other financial institution in this State and paid out on its order for its expenses.

3. In a manner consistent with the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS , the Board may delegate to a hearing officer or panel its authority to take any disciplinary action pursuant to this chapter, impose and collect fines and penalties related to that disciplinary action and deposit the money from the fines and penalties in a bank or other financial institution in this State.

4. If a hearing officer or panel is not authorized to take disciplinary action pursuant to subsection 3, the Board shall deposit all money collected from the imposition of fines and penalties with the State Treasurer for credit to the State General Fund. If money has been deposited in the State General Fund pursuant to this subsection, the Board may present a claim to the State Board of Examiners for recommendation to the Interim Finance Committee if money is needed to pay attorney's fees or the costs of an investigation, or both.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 636.405 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 636 / Section 636.405
Duties of peace officers and district attorneys
Status: in_force

1. Constables, police officers and sheriffs shall report violations of this chapter to the Executive Director, and shall render assistance to the Board or any officer thereof if called upon so to do.

2. District attorneys shall prosecute violations of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645F.255 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645F / Section 645F.255
Regulations: Generally
Status: in_force

In addition to the other duties imposed upon him or her by law, the Commissioner shall adopt any regulations that are necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645F.294 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645F / Section 645F.294
Confidentiality and privilege of information and material provided to Registry: Generally; exception
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in section 1512 of Public Law 110-289 , 12 U.S.C. § 5111 , the requirements under any federal law or NRS 645B.060 and 645B.092 regarding the confidentiality of any information or material provided to the Registry, and any privilege arising under federal law or the laws of this State with respect to such information or material, continue to apply to such information or material after it has been disclosed to the Registry. Such information and material may be shared with federal and state regulatory officials with mortgage industry oversight without the loss of privilege or the loss of confidentiality protections provided by federal law or the provisions of NRS 645B.060 and 645B.092 .

2. Information or material that is subject to a privilege or confidentiality under subsection 1 is not subject to: (a) Disclosure under any federal or state law governing the disclosure to the public of information held by an officer or agency of the Federal Government or the State of Nevada; and (b) Subpoena or discovery, or admission into evidence, in any private civil action or administrative process, unless with respect to any privilege held by the Registry with respect to such information or material, the person to whom such information or material waives, in whole or in part, that privilege.

3. This section does not apply to information or material relating to: (a) The employment history of; and (b) Publicly adjudicated disciplinary and enforcement actions against, residential mortgage loan originators included in the Registry for access by the public.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 642.521 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 642 / Section 642.521
Suspension of license, permit or certificate for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of license, permit or certificate
Status: in_force

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1. If the Board receives a copy of a court order issued pursuant to NRS 425.540 that provides for the suspension of all professional, occupational and recreational licenses, certificates and permits issued to a person who is the holder of a license, permit or certificate issued by the Board pursuant to this chapter or chapter 451 or 452 of NRS , the Board shall deem the license, permit or certificate 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, permit or certificate by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 stating that the holder of the license, permit or certificate has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560 .

2. The Board shall reinstate a license, permit or certificate 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, permit or certificate was suspended stating that the person whose license, permit or certificate was suspended has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 653.310 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 653 / Section 653.310
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 653.320 to 653.400 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 625.070 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 625 / Section 625.070
“Professional land surveyor” defined
Status: in_force

“ Professional land surveyor ” means a person who by reason of his or her professional education and practical experience is granted a license by the Board to practice land surveying in this State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 643.110 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 643 / Section 643.110
Examinations: Retaking after failure to pass
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, an applicant for a license as a barber who fails to pass the examination conducted by the Board may retake the examination for a license as a barber. If the applicant retakes the examination: (a) Not later than 1 year after taking the initial examination, the applicant is not required to complete any additional period of practice as a licensed apprentice before he or she may retake the examination; and (b) Later than 1 year after taking the initial examination, the applicant must continue to practice as a licensed apprentice for an additional 3 months each time before he or she may retake the examination for a license as a barber.

2. An applicant for a license as a barber who is a cosmetologist licensed pursuant to the provisions of chapter 644A of NRS and who fails to pass the examination conducted by the Board may retake the examination for a license as a barber. The applicant may, without completing further study in a barber school, retake the examination not more than three times within 6 months after taking the initial examination. If the applicant retakes the examination later than 6 months after taking the initial examination, the applicant must complete 250 hours of further study in a barber school approved by the Board each time before he or she may retake the examination for a license as a barber.

3. An applicant for a license as an apprentice who fails to pass the examination provided for in NRS 643.080 may retake the examination for a license as an apprentice. The applicant may, without completing further study in a barber school, retake the examination not more than three times within 6 months after taking the initial examination. If the applicant retakes the examination later than 6 months after taking the initial examination, the applicant must complete 250 hours of further study in a barber school approved by the Board each time before he or she may retake the examination for a license as an apprentice.

4. An applicant for a license as an instructor who fails to pass the examination provided for in NRS 643.1775 may retake the examination for a license as an instructor. If the applicant retakes the examination: (a) Not later than 1 year after taking the initial examination, the applicant is not required to complete further study in a barber school before he or she may retake the examination; and (b) Later than 1 year after taking the initial examination, the applicant must complete 250 hours of further study in a barber school approved by the Board each time before he or she may retake the examination for a license as an instructor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 642.0145 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 642 / Section 642.0145
“Funeral arranger” defined
Status: in_force

“ Funeral arranger ” means any person employed by a funeral establishment or direct cremation facility who meets with families, or other persons authorized pursuant to NRS 451.024 to order the disposition of human remains of a deceased person, to plan funeral services for a decedent.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 642.250 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 642 / Section 642.250
Licensed embalmer prohibited from employing unregistered apprentice; limitation on number of apprentices
Status: in_force

1. No licensed embalmer may permit any person in his or her employ or under his or her supervision or control to serve the embalmer as an apprentice unless such person has a certificate of registration as a registered apprentice.

2. A licensed embalmer may have no more than one registered apprentice serving under him or her at any one time.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 628.075 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 628 / Section 628.075
Nomination for appointment; filling of vacancy; appointment of representative of public by Governor
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the Nevada Society of Certified Public Accountants shall, at least 30 days before the beginning of any term, or within 30 days after a position on the Board becomes vacant, submit to the Governor the names of at least three persons qualified for membership on the Board for each position to be filled by a certified public accountant. The Governor shall appoint new members or fill the vacancy from the list, or request a new list. If the Nevada Society of Certified Public Accountants fails to submit timely nominations for a position on the Board, the Board may submit nominations to the Governor, who shall appoint members from among the nominees or request a new list.

2. If the term of a current member of the Board is expiring and that member is eligible for reappointment to the Board, the Nevada Society of Certified Public Accountants may recommend to the Governor the reappointment of that member without having to submit additional names for consideration to the Governor.

3. The Governor may appoint any qualified person who is a resident of this State to the position which is to be occupied by a person who represents the public.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641C.310 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641C / Section 641C.310
Investigations and hearings related to applications for license or certificate; grounds for denial of license or certificate
Status: in_force

1. The Board may hold hearings and conduct investigations concerning any matter related to an application for a license or certificate. In the hearings and investigations, the Board may require the presentation of evidence.

2. The Board may refuse to issue a license or certificate to, or renew the license or certificate of, an applicant if the Board determines that the applicant: (a) Is not of good moral character as it relates to the practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders or the clinical practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders; (b) Has submitted a false credential to the Board; (c) Has been disciplined in another state, a possession or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia in connection with the practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders or the clinical practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders; (d) Has committed an act in another state, a possession or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia in connection with the practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders or the clinical practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders that would be a violation of the provisions of this chapter if the act were committed in this State; or (e) Has failed to comply with any of the requirements for a license or certificate.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 637.1535 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 637 / Section 637.1535
Complaints: Filing; requirements
Status: in_force

Any member of the public or a member or employee of the Board may file a complaint with the Board if the person reasonably believes that a provision of this chapter or any regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter has been or is about to be violated. The complaint must:

1. Be submitted on a form and in the manner prescribed by the Board;

2. Set forth the alleged facts constituting the violation; and

3. Be signed and verified by the person filing the complaint.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645H.680 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645H / Section 645H.680
Hearing officers
Status: in_force

In any proceeding pursuant to this chapter, the Administrator may appoint hearing officers from the Department of Business and Industry who shall act as his or her agents and conduct any hearing or investigation which may be conducted by the Administrator pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 627.040 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 627 / Section 627.040
“Complete plans and specifications” defined
Status: in_force

“ Complete plans and specifications ” means all written instruments, diagrams, drawings, notations, provisions, statements and lists of materials used by artisans, workers, contractors or subcontractors in the construction, repair, alteration or improvement of premises and approved by the appropriate city or county board, agency, commission, building department or council and upon which the building permit has been issued.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641.440 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641 / Section 641.440
Prohibited acts; penalty
Status: in_force

Any person who:

1. Presents as his or her own the diploma, license, registration or credentials of another;

2. Gives either false or forged evidence of any kind to the Board or any member thereof, in connection with an application for a license or registration;

3. Practices psychology or practices as a psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee under a false or assumed name or falsely personates another psychologist, psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee of a like or different name;

4. Except as provided in NRS 641.0295 , 641.390 and 641A.410 , represents himself or herself as a psychologist, or uses any title or description which incorporates the word “psychology,” “psychological,” “psychologist,” “psychometry,” “psychometrics,” “psychometrist” or any other term indicating or implying that he or she is a psychologist, unless he or she has been issued a license;

5. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 641.390 , represents himself or herself as a psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee, or uses any title or description which incorporates the words “psychological assistant,” “psychological intern” or “psychological trainee” or any other term indicating or implying that he or she is a psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee, unless he or she has been issued a registration;

6. Practices psychology unless he or she has been issued a license; or

7. Practices as a psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee unless he or she has been issued a registration,

is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.115 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 634 / Section 634.115
Temporary license: Application; fee; conditions; limitations
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 4 and 5, upon application, payment of the fee, if required, and the approval of its Executive Director and President, the Board may, without examination, grant a temporary license to practice chiropractic in this State to a person who holds a corresponding license or certificate in another jurisdiction which is in good standing and who actively practices chiropractic in that jurisdiction. A temporary license may be issued for the limited purpose of authorizing the holder thereof to treat patients in this State.

2. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, an applicant for a temporary license must file an application with the Executive Director of the Board not less than 30 days before the applicant intends to practice chiropractic in this State. Upon the request of an applicant, the President or Secretary may, for good cause, authorize the applicant to file the application fewer than 30 days before he or she intends to practice chiropractic in this State.

3. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 6, an application for a temporary license must be accompanied by a fee of $50 and include: (a) The applicant's name, the address of his or her primary place of practice and the applicant's telephone number; (b) A current photograph of the applicant measuring 2 by 2 inches; (c) The name of the chiropractic school or college from which the applicant graduated and the date of graduation; and (d) The number of the applicant's license to practice chiropractic in another jurisdiction.

4. A temporary license: (a) Is valid for the period designated on the license, which must be not more than 10 days; (b) Is valid for the place of practice designated on the license; and (c) Is not renewable.

5. The Board may not grant more than two temporary licenses to an applicant during any calendar year.

6. A chiropractic physician who applies for a temporary license solely for the purpose of providing chiropractic services to a patient in this State without remuneration is not required to pay the fee required pursuant to subsection 3.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 632.390 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 632 / Section 632.390
Power of district court to compel attendance of witness and production of books and papers
Status: in_force

1. The district court in and for the county in which any hearing may be held by the Board shall have the power to compel the attendance of witnesses, the giving of testimony and the production of books and papers as required by any subpoena issued by the Board.

2. In case of the refusal of any witness to attend or testify or produce any books and papers required by a subpoena, the Board may report to the district court in and for the county in which the hearing is pending, by petition setting forth: (a) That due notice has been given of the time and place of attendance of the witness or the production of books or papers; (b) That the witness has been subpoenaed in the manner prescribed by this chapter; and (c) That the witness has failed and refused to attend or produce the books or papers required by subpoena before the Board in the cause or proceeding named in the subpoena, or has refused to answer questions propounded to him or her in the course of the hearing, and ask an order of the court compelling the witness to attend and testify or produce the books or papers before the Board.

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

4. If it shall appear to the court that the subpoena was regularly issued by the Board, the court shall thereupon enter an order that the witness appear before the Board at the time and place fixed in the order, and testify or produce the required books or papers. Upon failure to obey the order the witness shall be dealt with as for contempt of court.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 631.395 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 631 / Section 631.395
Acts constituting illegal practice of dentistry, dental hygiene, dental therapy or expanded function dental assistance
Status: in_force

A person is guilty of the illegal practice of dentistry, dental hygiene, dental therapy or expanded function dental assistance who:

1. Sells or barters, or offers to sell or barter, any diploma or document conferring or purporting to confer any dental degree, or any certificate or transcript made or purporting to be made pursuant to the laws regulating the licensing and registration of dentists, dental hygienists, dental therapists or expanded function dental assistants;

2. Purchases or procures by barter any such diploma, certificate or transcript, with the intent that it be used as evidence of the holder's qualifications to practice dentistry, or in fraud of the laws regulating that practice;

3. With fraudulent intent, alters in a material regard any such diploma, certificate or transcript;

4. Uses or attempts to use any diploma, certificate or transcript, which has been purchased, fraudulently issued, counterfeited or materially altered, either as a license or color of license to practice dentistry, or in order to procure registration as a dentist, dental hygienist, dental therapist or expanded function dental assistant;

5. Practices dentistry under a false or assumed name;

6. Assumes the degree of “Doctor of Dental Surgery” or “Doctor of Dental Medicine” or appends the letters “D.D.S.” or “D.M.D.” or “R.D.H.” to his or her name, not having conferred upon him or her, by diploma from an accredited dental or dental hygiene college or school legally empowered to confer the title, the right to assume the title, or assumes any title or appends any letters to his or her name with the intent to represent falsely that he or she has received a dental degree or license;

7. Willfully makes, as an applicant for examination, license or registration under this chapter, a false statement in a material regard in an affidavit required by this chapter;

8. Within 10 days after a demand is made by the Secretary-Treasurer, fails to furnish to the Board the names and addresses of all persons practicing or assisting in the practice of dentistry in the office of the person at any time within 60 days before the notice, together with a sworn statement showing under and by what license or authority the person and his or her employee are and have been practicing dentistry, but the affidavit must not be used as evidence against the person in any proceeding under this chapter;

9. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 629.091 , practices dentistry, dental hygiene, dental therapy or expanded function dental assistance in this State without a license;

10. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 631.385 , owns or controls a dental practice, shares in the fees received by a dentist or controls or attempts to control the services offered by a dentist if the person is not himself or herself licensed pursuant to this chapter; or

11. Aids or abets another in violating any of the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 633.3617 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 633 / Section 633.3617
Nondisciplinary condition, limitation or restriction placed on license by Board
Status: in_force

1. The Board may place any condition, limitation or restriction on any license issued pursuant to this chapter if the Board determines that such action is necessary to protect the public health, safety or welfare.

2. The Board shall not report any condition, limitation or restriction placed on a license pursuant to this section to the National Practitioner Data Bank unless the licensee fails to comply with the condition, limitation or restriction placed on the license. The Board may, upon request, report any such information to an agency of another state which regulates the practice of osteopathic medicine in that State.

3. The Board may modify any condition, limitation or restriction placed on a license pursuant to this section if the Board determines that the modification is necessary to protect the public health, safety or welfare.

4. Any condition, limitation or restriction placed on a license pursuant to this section is not a disciplinary action pursuant to NRS 633.651 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645F.500 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645F / Section 645F.500
Applicability
Status: in_force

The provisions of NRS 645F.500 to 645F.540 , inclusive, do not apply to:

1. A depository financial institution, as that term is defined in NRS 645B.0109 , or any subsidiary or holding company of a depository financial institution if such entity maintains its principal place of business or a branch office in this State.

2. A real estate investment trust, as that term is defined in 26 U.S.C. § 856(a) , unless the business conducted by the trust in this State is not subject to supervision by the appropriate regulatory body of a jurisdiction outside of this State.

3. Any trustee of an employee benefit plan, as that term is defined in 29 U.S.C. § 1002(3) , who makes a residential mortgage loan directly from money in the plan.

4. An attorney who is licensed in this State and who does not engage in the business of, or otherwise hold himself or herself out as being able to provide services related to, a mortgage servicer, if the activities of the attorney are directly incidental to the representation of a client.

5. A person performing any act pursuant to a court order.

6. A federal or state agency or a political subdivision of this State, including, without limitation, the Public Employees' Retirement System.

7. A nonprofit organization that is recognized as exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code , 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) .

8. A mortgage servicer that, in the aggregate with any affiliates, services not more than 10 residential mortgage loans in this State during a calendar year.

9. A person licensed pursuant to the provisions of chapter 645B or 675 of NRS who is collecting payments on a mortgage loan or servicing one or more mortgage loans made or arranged by the person under his or her license.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645.6058 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645 / Section 645.6058
Disposition of fees, penalties and fines received by Division; delegation of authority of Division to hearing officer or panel
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, all fees, penalties and fines received by the Division pursuant to the provisions of NRS 645.6052 to 645.6058 , inclusive, must be deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the Division. The money must be used by the Division for the administration of the provisions of NRS 645.6052 to 645.6058 , inclusive.

2. The Division may delegate to a hearing officer or panel its authority to take any disciplinary action against property managers, impose and collect fines pursuant to the disciplinary action and deposit the money with the State Treasurer for credit to the Division.

3. If a hearing officer or panel is not authorized to take disciplinary action pursuant to subsection 2, the Division shall deposit the money collected from the imposition of penalties and fines collected from property managers with the State Treasurer for credit to the State General Fund. The Division may present a claim to the State Board of Examiners for recommendation to the Interim Finance Committee if money is needed to pay an attorney's fee or the costs of an investigation, or both.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 644A.325 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 644A / Section 644A.325
Hair designer's apprentice: Qualifications of applicant; waiver; application for certificate of registration; fee; expiration and renewal of certificate of registration
Status: in_force

1. The Board may issue a certificate of registration as a hair designer's apprentice to a person if: (a) The person is required to travel more than 60 miles from his or her place of residence to attend a licensed school of cosmetology; and (b) The training of the person as a hair designer's apprentice will be conducted at a licensed cosmetological establishment that is located 60 miles or more from a licensed school of cosmetology.

2. The Board may, for good cause shown, waive the requirements of subsection 1 for a particular applicant.

3. An applicant for a certificate of registration as a hair designer's apprentice must submit an application to the Board on a form prescribed by the Board. The application must be accompanied by a fee of $100 and must include: (a) A statement signed by the licensed hair designer or licensed cosmetologist who will be supervising and training the hair designer's apprentice which states that the licensed hair designer or licensed cosmetologist has been licensed by the Board to practice hair design in this State for not less than 3 years immediately preceding the date of the application and that his or her license has been in good standing during that period; (b) A statement signed by the owner of the licensed cosmetological establishment where the applicant will be trained which states that the owner will permit the applicant to be trained as a hair designer's apprentice at the cosmetological establishment; and (c) Such other information as the Board may require by regulation.

4. A certificate of registration as a hair designer's apprentice is valid for 19 months after the date on which it is issued and may be renewed by the Board upon good cause shown.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 625.340 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 625 / Section 625.340
Record of survey: Filing; disclosures
Status: in_force

After making a survey in conformity with the practice of land surveying, a professional land surveyor shall, within 90 days after the establishment of points or lines, file with the county recorder in the county in which the survey was made a record of survey relating to land boundaries and property lines, which discloses:

1. The result of an adjustment of a boundary line that causes a transfer of land between two abutting parcels but does not result in the creation of any additional parcels.

2. The boundary limits and configuration of any new parcel created in an industrial or commercial subdivision for which a final map has been filed previously pursuant to the provisions of chapter 278 of NRS.

3. Material evidence which, in whole or in part, does not appear on any map or record previously recorded or filed in the office of the municipal engineer, county recorder, county clerk, county surveyor, or in the Bureau of Land Management of the Department of the Interior.

4. A material discrepancy with a map or record described in subsection 3.

5. Evidence that, by reasonable analysis, might result in alternate positions of points or lines.

6. The establishment of one or more lines not shown on any map or record described in subsection 3, the positions of which are not ascertained from an inspection of the record or map without trigonometric calculations.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645H.365 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645H / Section 645H.365
Technology Account for Chapter 645H of NRS
Status: in_force

1. The Technology Account for Chapter 645H of NRS is hereby created in the State General Fund. The Administrator shall administer the Account.

2. The interest and income earned on the money in the Account, after deducting any applicable charges, must be credited to the Account. Any money remaining in the Account at the end of the fiscal year does not revert to the State General Fund, and the balance in the Account must be carried forward to the next fiscal year.

3. All money collected from the technology fees imposed pursuant to NRS 645H.530 , 645H.540 and 645H.560 must be deposited in the Account and used only to acquire technology for or improve the technology used by the Division to administer the provisions of this chapter, including, without limitation, costs related to acquiring or improving technology, purchasing hardware and software, maintaining the technology and contracting for professional services related to the technology.

4. All claims against the Account must be paid as other claims against the State are paid.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 652.071 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 652 / Section 652.071
Applicability of chapter: Public and private laboratories; exceptions
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter apply to all public and private medical laboratories except:

1. A laboratory of any college, university or school which is conducted for the training of its students, actively engaged in research and approved by the Department of Education.

2. Laboratories operated by the Federal Government.

3. Laboratories operated by the State Department of Agriculture.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645B.950 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645B / Section 645B.950
Penalties for general violations
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 645B.960 , a person, or any general partner, director, officer, agent or employee of a person, who violates any provision of this chapter, a regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter or an order of the Commissioner is guilty of a misdemeanor.

2. In addition to any other penalty, if a person is convicted of or enters a plea of nolo contendere to a violation described in subsection 1, the court shall order the person to pay: (a) Court costs; and (b) Reasonable costs of the investigation and prosecution of the violation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641C.065 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641C / Section 641C.065
“Clinical practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders” defined
Status: in_force

1. “ Clinical practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders ” means: (a) The application of counseling to reduce or eliminate the habitual use of alcohol or other drugs, other than any maintenance dosage of a narcotic or habit-forming drug administered pursuant to chapter 453 of NRS; and (b) The identification, evaluation and diagnosis of and treatment for a mental illness when a person with mental illness also has an alcohol or other substance use disorder.

2. The term does not include: (a) The diagnosis or treatment of a psychotic disorder; or (b) The use of a psychological or psychometric assessment test to determine intelligence, personality, aptitude and interests.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645H.510 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645H / Section 645H.510
Asset management company that is not natural person required to designate natural person as qualified employee
Status: in_force

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

2. As used in this section, “ qualified employee ” means: (a) A director, officer, member, employee, manager or trustee of a partnership, corporation or limited-liability company designated by the partnership, corporation or limited-liability company to act on the behalf of the partnership, corporation or limited-liability company; or (b) A person designated by a sole proprietorship who satisfies the requirements set forth in subsection 2 of NRS 645H.480 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630.100 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630 / Section 630.100
Meetings: Frequency; requirements concerning telephone or video conference; quorum
Status: in_force

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

2. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, meetings of the Board must be held at a location at which members of the general public may testify via telephone or video conference between Las Vegas and Carson City or Reno. When appropriate video conference facilities are not available, the Board may meet at another location if the Board provides a telephonic dial-in number for use by the general public.

3. A majority of the Board or of any committee or panel appointed by the Board constitutes a quorum. If there is a quorum, a vote of the majority of the members present is all that is necessary to transact any business before the Board or the committee or panel appointed by the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641.115 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641 / Section 641.115
Offices; employees; prohibition on payment of expenses out of State General Fund
Status: in_force

1. The Board may: (a) Maintain offices in as many localities in the State as it considers necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. (b) Employ attorneys, investigators, consultants, hearings officers and employees necessary to the discharge of its duties.

2. Any expense incurred by the Board may not be paid out of the State General Fund.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645B.017 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645B / Section 645B.017
Certificate of exemption: Expiration; procedure for renewal; cancellation and reinstatement; fees; duplicate copy; deposit of fees; regulations
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 645B.016 , a certificate of exemption issued pursuant to this chapter expires each year on December 31, unless it is renewed. To renew a certificate of exemption, a person must submit to the Commissioner on or after November 1 and on or before December 31 of each year or on a date otherwise specified by the Commissioner by regulation: (a) An application for renewal that includes satisfactory proof that the person meets the requirements for an exemption from the provisions of this chapter; and (b) The fee required to renew the certificate of exemption.

2. If the person fails to submit any item required pursuant to subsection 1 to the Commissioner on or after November 1 and on or before December 31 of any year, unless a different date is specified by the Commissioner by regulation, the certificate of exemption is cancelled as of December 31 of that year. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 645B.016 , the Commissioner may reinstate a cancelled certificate of exemption if the person submits to the Commissioner on or before February 28 of the following year: (a) An application for renewal that includes satisfactory proof that the person meets the requirements for an exemption from the provisions of this chapter; (b) The fee required to renew the certificate of exemption; and (c) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a reinstatement fee of not more than $100.

3. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person must pay the following fees to apply for or to renew a certificate of exemption pursuant to this chapter: (a) To file an application for a certificate of exemption, not more than $200. (b) To renew a certificate of exemption, not more than $100.

4. To be issued a duplicate copy of any certificate of exemption, a person must make a satisfactory showing of its loss and pay a fee of not more than $10.

5. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, all fees received pursuant to this chapter are in addition to any fee required to be paid to the Registry and must be deposited in the Account for Mortgage Lending created by NRS 645F.270 .

6. The Commissioner may, by regulation, adjust any fee or date set forth in this section if the Commissioner determines that such an adjustment is necessary for the Commissioner to carry out his or her duties pursuant to this chapter. The amount of any adjustment in a fee pursuant to this subsection must not exceed the amount determined to be necessary for the Commissioner to carry out his or her duties pursuant to this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 632.270 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 632 / Section 632.270
Qualifications of applicant for license; regulations
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in NRS 632.281 and 632.282 , each applicant for a license to practice as a practical nurse must submit to the Board written evidence, under oath, that the applicant:

1. Is of good moral character.

2. Has a high school diploma or its equivalent as determined by the State Board of Education.

3. Is at least 18 years of age.

4. Has: (a) Successfully completed the prescribed course of study in an accredited school of practical nursing or an accredited school of professional nursing, and been awarded a diploma by the school; (b) Successfully completed the prescribed course of study in an approved school of practical nursing in the process of obtaining accreditation or an approved school of professional nursing in the process of obtaining accreditation, and been awarded a diploma by the school; or (c) Been registered or licensed as a registered nurse under the laws of another jurisdiction.

5. Meets any other qualifications prescribed in regulations of the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641B.160 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641B / Section 641B.160
Regulations
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall adopt: (a) Such regulations as are necessary or desirable to enable it to carry out the provisions of this chapter; (b) Regulations establishing reasonable standards for the psychiatric training and experience necessary for a clinical social worker to be authorized to make the certifications described in NRS 433A.162 , 433A.170 , 433A.195 and 433A.200 , make a sworn statement or declaration described in NRS 433A.335 and perform an evaluation described in NRS 433A.335 ; (c) Regulations prescribing uniform standards concerning the locations at which interns provide services; (d) Regulations authorizing the remote supervision, including, without limitation, electronic supervision, of interns working at remote sites and prescribing standards concerning such remote supervision; and (e) Regulations prescribing the manner by which the qualifications for the issuance or renewal of a license under the provisions of this chapter will be made available to the public such that those qualifications are clearly defined and easily understood.

2. On the date that the Board gives notice pursuant to NRS 233B.060 of its intent to adopt, amend or repeal a regulation, the Board shall submit the regulation to the Commission on Behavioral Health for review. The Commission shall review the regulation and make recommendations to the Board concerning the advisability of adopting, amending or repealing the regulation and any changes that the Commission deems advisable.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 632.0165 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 632 / Section 632.0165
“Medication aide - certified” defined
Status: in_force

“ Medication aide - certified ” means a nursing assistant who is certified by the Board to administer authorized medications in designated facilities.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 644A.245 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 644A / Section 644A.245
Deposit and use of fees and other money received; delegation of authority to take disciplinary action; deposit of fines imposed by Board; claims for attorney's fees and costs of investigation
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, all fees and other money received by the Board pursuant to the provisions of this chapter must be deposited in banks, credit unions, savings and loan associations or savings banks in the State of Nevada and expended solely for the purposes of this chapter. The money so deposited does not revert to the State General Fund. The compensation provided for by this chapter and all expenses incurred under this chapter must be paid from this money. No compensation or expenses incurred under this chapter may be charged against the State General Fund.

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

3. If a hearing officer or panel is not authorized to take disciplinary action pursuant to subsection 2 and the Board deposits the money collected from the imposition of fines with the State Treasurer for credit to the State General Fund, it may present a claim to the State Board of Examiners for recommendation to the Interim Finance Committee if money is needed to pay attorney's fees or the costs of an investigation, or both.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 637B.250 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 637B / Section 637B.250
Grounds
Status: in_force

1. The grounds for initiating disciplinary action pursuant to this chapter are: (a) Unprofessional conduct. (b) Conviction of: (1) A violation of any federal or state law regarding the possession, distribution or use of any controlled substance or any dangerous drug as defined in chapter 454 of NRS; (2) A felony or gross misdemeanor relating to the practice of audiology, speech-language pathology or fitting and dispensing hearing aids; (3) A violation of any of the provisions of NRS 616D.200 , 616D.220 , 616D.240 or 616D.300 to 616D.440 , inclusive; or (4) Any offense involving moral turpitude. (c) Gross or repeated malpractice, which may be evidenced by claims of malpractice settled against a practitioner. (d) Professional incompetence. (e) Operation of a medical facility, as defined in NRS 449.0151 , at any time during which: (1) The license of the facility is suspended or revoked; or (2) An act or omission occurs which results in the suspension or revocation of the license pursuant to NRS 449.160 . This paragraph applies to an owner or other principal responsible for the operation of the facility.

2. As used in this section, “ unprofessional conduct ” includes, without limitation: (a) Conduct that is harmful to the public health or safety; (b) Obtaining a license through fraud or misrepresentation of a material fact; (c) Suspension or revocation of a license to engage in the practice of audiology, speech-language pathology or fitting and dispensing hearing aids; and (d) A violation of any provision of: (1) Federal law concerning the practice of audiology, speech-language pathology or fitting and dispensing hearing aids or any regulations adopted pursuant thereto, including, without limitation, 21 C.F.R. §§ 801.420 and 801.421 ; (2) NRS 597.264 to 597.2667 , inclusive, or any regulations adopted pursuant thereto; or (3) This chapter or any regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630.146 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630 / Section 630.146
Website: Additional requirements concerning posting of information relating to pharmaceutical manufacturers
Status: in_force

The Board shall post on a website or other Internet site that is operated or administered by or on behalf of the Board:

1. A general description of the basic elements of the Compliance Program Guidance for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers that is published by the Office of Inspector General of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, or links to websites or other Internet sites that are operated or administered by or on behalf of the Office of Inspector General where such information may be obtained;

2. A general description of the process for reporting unlawful or unethical conduct by pharmaceutical manufacturers to the Office of Inspector General, or links to websites or other Internet sites that are operated or administered by or on behalf of the Office of Inspector General where such information may be obtained; and

3. A current telephone number for the Office of Inspector General.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641D.870 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641D / Section 641D.870
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 behavior analysts, assistant behavior analysts or registered behavior technicians, or any other person who or organization which initiates a complaint or assists in any lawful investigation or proceeding concerning the licensure of a behavior analyst or assistant behavior analyst or registration of a registered behavior technician or the discipline of a behavior analyst, an assistant behavior analyst or a registered behavior technician 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. § 643.174 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 643 / Section 643.174
Personal appearance of applicant before Board; required information
Status: in_force

Upon receipt of an application to operate a barber school, the Board shall require the applicant, if the applicant is a sole proprietor, or a member, partner or officer, if the applicant is a firm, partnership or corporation, to appear personally before the Board and submit information in such form as the Board may by regulation prescribe showing:

1. The location of the proposed barber school and its physical facilities and equipment;

2. The proposed maximum number of students to be trained at any one time and the number of instructors to be provided;

3. The nature and terms of the applicant's right of possession of the proposed premises, whether by lease, ownership or otherwise;

4. The financial ability of the applicant to operate the barber school in accordance with the requirements of this chapter and the regulations of the Board;

5. That the barber school will have at least two instructors who provide instruction at the school; and

6. Such other information as the Board considers necessary.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630.011 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630 / Section 630.011
“Certification examination” defined
Status: in_force

“ Certification examination ” means the initial certifying examination approved by the Board for the certification of anesthesiologist assistants, including, without limitation, the examination administered by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants, its successor organization or other nationally recognized organization for the certification of anesthesiologist assistants that has been reviewed and approved by the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 632.0112 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 632 / Section 632.0112
“Accredited school of practical nursing” defined
Status: in_force

“Accredited school of practical nursing” means a school of practical nursing which is accredited by a nationally recognized association or an agency authorized by law to accredit schools of practical nursing in the state in which the school is located.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 653.330 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 653 / Section 653.330
“Department” defined
Status: in_force

“ Department ” means the Department of Health and Human Services.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 644A.380 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 644A / Section 644A.380
Scope of examination
Status: in_force

The examination for a certificate of registration as a shampoo technologist must include:

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

2. Such demonstrations and other tests as the Board requires.