Nev. Rev. Stat. § 649.311 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 649 / Section 649.311
Remote location: Requirements; connection to collection agency; restriction on number of agents at same location; prohibition against collection agent printing or storing physical records remotely; deemed extension of collection agency
Status: in_force

1. The remote location from which a collection agent works must: (a) Be capable of providing the same degree of oversight and monitoring of the collection agent as if the collection agent was working in the principal place of business or a branch office of the collection agency; (b) Be fully connected to the technological systems, including, without limitation, any computer system, of the office at the principal place of business or a branch office of the collection agency; (c) Allow the collection agency to: (1) Record calls made to and from the remote location; and (2) Monitor calls to and from the remote location in real time; (d) Be a private location where confidentiality can be maintained; and (e) Have the equipment necessary for the collection agent to perform his or her work safely and effectively.

2. Each collection agent who works from a remote location must be connected to the principal place of business or a branch office of the collection agency in a manner that requires the collection agent to use unique credentials to access the technological systems of the collection agency.

3. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, two or more collection agents shall not work from the same remote location. Two or more collection agents who reside in the same residence may each work remotely from that residence.

4. A collection agent shall not print or store any physical records of a collection agency at a remote location.

5. A remote location from which a collection agent works shall be deemed to be an extension of the principal place of business or branch office to which the collection agent is connected pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1 for the purposes of this chapter and any other relevant purposes.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641C.760 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641C / Section 641C.760
Confidentiality of certain records of Board; exceptions
Status: in_force

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

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

3. The 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. § 645H.030 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645H / Section 645H.030
“Asset management” defined
Status: in_force

“ Asset management ” means to manage, oversee or direct actions taken to maintain any real property, including, without limitation, any actions taken to preserve, restore or improve the value and to lessen the risk of damage to the property on behalf of a client before a foreclosure sale or in preparation for liquidation of real property owned by the client pursuant to a foreclosure sale.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 631.397 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 631 / Section 631.397
Practicing or offering to practice without license or certificate: 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 dentistry, dental hygiene, dental therapy or expanded function dental assistance without the appropriate license or certificate issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 643.230 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 643 / Section 643.230
Injunctions
Status: in_force

1. In addition to any other remedy or penalty, if a person has engaged in any act or practice which constitutes a violation of any provision of this chapter, the district court of any county, on application of the Board, may issue an injunction or other appropriate order restraining the act or practice, without a showing of actual harm.

2. A proceeding under this section is governed by Rule 65 of the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641.180 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641 / Section 641.180
Examination of applicant for license as psychologist; waiver
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 641.180 , 641.190 and 641.196 , each applicant for a license as a psychologist must pass the national examination. In addition to the national examination, the Board may require an examination in whatever applied or theoretical fields it deems appropriate.

2. The Board shall notify each applicant of the results of the national examination and any other examination required pursuant to subsection 1.

3. The Board may waive the requirement of the national examination for a person who: (a) Is licensed in another state; (b) Has at least 10 years' experience; and (c) Is a diplomate in the American Board of Professional Psychology or a fellow in the American Psychological Association, or who has other equivalent status as determined by the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.220 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 634 / Section 634.220
Chapter does not permit chiropractic physician to practice medicine, osteopathic medicine, dentistry, optometry or podiatry or administer or prescribe drugs except in certain circumstances
Status: in_force

1. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to permit a chiropractic physician to practice medicine, osteopathic medicine, dentistry, optometry or podiatry, or to administer or prescribe drugs except where authorized by subsection 2.

2. A chiropractic physician may recommend, dispense or administer any drug or device for which the prescription or order of a practitioner is not required by federal or state law.

3. As used in this section, “practitioner” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 639.0125 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 656.315 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 656 / Section 656.315
Court reporters: Authority to administer oaths and affirmations without appointment as notary public
Status: in_force

A certified court reporter may administer oaths and affirmations without being appointed as a notary public pursuant to chapter 240 of NRS.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 623A.285 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 623A / Section 623A.285
Suspension of certificate for failure to pay support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of certificate
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 the provisions of 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 certificate of registration or certificate to practice as a landscape architect intern, the Board shall deem the certificate of registration or certificate to practice as a landscape architect intern 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 certificate of registration or certificate to practice as a landscape architect intern by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to the provisions of NRS 425.550 stating that the holder of the certificate of registration or certificate to practice as a landscape architect intern has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to the provisions of NRS 425.560 .

2. The Board shall reinstate a certificate of registration or certificate to practice as a landscape architect intern that has been suspended by a district court pursuant to the provisions of NRS 425.540 if the Board receives a letter issued by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to the provisions of NRS 425.550 to the person whose certificate of registration or certificate to practice as a landscape architect intern was suspended stating that the person whose certificate of registration or certificate to practice as a landscape architect intern was suspended has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to the provisions of NRS 425.560 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 640D.070 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 640D / Section 640D.070
“Music therapy services” defined
Status: in_force

“ Music therapy services ” means the services a licensee is authorized to provide pursuant to NRS 640D.150 in order to achieve the goals of music therapy.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 648.070 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 648 / Section 648.070
Licensing: Application; fee; reexamination
Status: in_force

Every applicant for a license pursuant to the provisions of this chapter must file with the Board a written application accompanied by a nonrefundable fee of $100 for each examination that the applicant wishes to take. The written application must be in accordance with the following provisions:

1. If the applicant is a natural person the application must be signed and verified by the applicant.

2. If the applicant is a firm or partnership the application must be signed and verified by each natural person composing or intending to compose the firm or partnership.

3. If the applicant is a corporation: (a) The application must be signed and verified by the president, the secretary and the treasurer thereof, and must specify: (1) The name of the corporation. (2) The date and place of its incorporation. (3) The amount of the corporation's outstanding paid-up capital stock. (4) Whether this stock was paid for in cash or property, and if in property, the nature and description of the property. (5) The name of the person or persons affiliated with the corporation who possess the qualifications required for a license under this chapter. (b) The application must be accompanied by a certified copy of the corporation's certificate of incorporation together with a certification from the Secretary of State that the corporation is in good standing and, if the corporation is a foreign corporation, a certification from the Secretary of State that the corporation is qualified to do business in this State. (c) The successor to every such officer or a director shall, before entering upon the discharge of his or her duties, sign and verify a like statement, approved in like manner as this chapter prescribes for an individual signatory to an application and shall transmit the statement to the Board. (d) In the event of the death, resignation or removal of such an officer or a director, notice of that fact must be given in writing to the Board within 10 days after the death, resignation or removal. The Board shall conduct such an investigation of the successor pursuant to NRS 648.100 as it deems necessary to verify the successor's qualifications.

4. If the applicant fails to pass the examination required by NRS 648.100 the applicant must not be reexamined until he or she has paid another fee of $100 to cover the cost of reexamination.

5. If the applicant is applying for a license as a dog handler, the application must be accompanied by an additional fee of $100 to cover the costs of an examination in the field. If the applicant fails to pass the examination or cancels the examination within 48 hours before the time scheduled for it, the applicant may not be reexamined in the field until he or she has paid an additional fee of $100.

The forms for applications, including the instructions, may be obtained from the office of the Board. The Board shall, by regulation, charge a fee to cover the cost of the preparation of the forms and instructions.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 656.070 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 656 / Section 656.070
Salary of members; per diem allowance and travel expenses of members and employees; payment of expenses
Status: in_force

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

2. While engaged in the business of the Board, each employee of the Board is entitled to receive a per diem allowance and travel expenses at a rate fixed by the Board. The rate must not exceed the rate provided for state officers and employees generally.

3. The expenses of the members and employees of the Board and the expenses of the Board must be paid from the fees collected pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, and the expenses must not exceed the amount so collected.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 642.330 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 642 / Section 642.330
Requirements for apprentice to become licensed embalmer: Academic qualifications
Status: in_force

1. 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 have graduated from an accredited and approved embalming college or school of mortuary science, as prescribed by NRS 642.080 .

2. A registered apprentice may take the examination for a license to practice the profession of embalming pursuant to NRS 642.090 before the registered apprentice has completed the required 1 year of apprenticeship.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.1379 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 634 / Section 634.1379
Requirements to act as preceptor; notice of approval or denial
Status: in_force

1. A chiropractic physician who wishes to act as a preceptor pursuant to the preceptor program established by the Board pursuant to NRS 634.137 must: (a) File with the Board an application in the form required by the Board; (b) Pay the fee for filing an application with the Board required by NRS 634.135 ; (c) Hold in good standing a license on active status issued pursuant to this chapter; (d) Have malpractice insurance as may be required by the Board; and (e) Comply with any other requirements prescribed by the Board.

2. The Board may approve or deny an application for a chiropractic physician to act as a preceptor and shall give notice to the chiropractic physician of its decision.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 632.120 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 632 / Section 632.120
Duties; regulations; additional fees
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall: (a) Adopt regulations establishing reasonable standards: (1) For the denial, renewal, suspension and revocation of, and the placement of conditions, limitations and restrictions upon, a license to practice professional or practical nursing or a certificate to practice as a nursing assistant or medication aide--certified. (2) Of professional conduct for the practice of nursing. (3) For prescribing and dispensing controlled substances and dangerous drugs in accordance with applicable statutes. (4) For the psychiatric training and experience necessary for an advanced practice registered nurse to be authorized to make the diagnoses, evaluations and examinations described in NRS 432B.6078 , 432B.60816 , 433A.162 , 433A.240 , 433A.335 , 433A.390 , 433A.430 , 484C.300 and 484C.320 to 484C.350 , inclusive, the certifications described in NRS 432B.6075 , 432B.60814 , 433A.170 , 433A.195 and 433A.200 and the sworn statements or declarations described in NRS 433A.210 and 433A.335 . (b) Prepare and administer examinations for the issuance of a license or certificate under this chapter. (c) Investigate and determine the eligibility of an applicant for a license or certificate under this chapter. (d) Carry out and enforce the provisions of this chapter and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto. (e) Develop and disseminate annually to each registered nurse who cares for children information concerning the signs and symptoms of pediatric cancer.

2. The Board may adopt regulations establishing reasonable: (a) Qualifications for the issuance of a license or certificate under this chapter. (b) Standards for the continuing professional competence of licensees or holders of a certificate. The Board may evaluate licensees or holders of a certificate periodically for compliance with those standards.

3. The Board may adopt regulations establishing a schedule of reasonable fees and charges, in addition to those set forth in NRS 632.345 , for: (a) Investigating licensees or holders of a certificate and applicants for a license or certificate under this chapter; (b) Evaluating the professional competence of licensees or holders of a certificate; (c) Conducting hearings pursuant to this chapter; (d) Duplicating and verifying records of the Board; and (e) Surveying, evaluating and approving schools of practical nursing, and schools and courses of professional nursing, and collect the fees established pursuant to this subsection.

4. For the purposes of this chapter, the Board shall, by regulation, define the term “in the process of obtaining accreditation.”

5. The Board may adopt such other regulations, not inconsistent with state or federal law, as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter relating to nursing assistant trainees, nursing assistants and medication aides--certified.

6. The Board may adopt such other regulations, not inconsistent with state or federal law, as are necessary to enable it to administer the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 648.0067 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 648 / Section 648.0067
“Intern” defined
Status: in_force

“Intern” means a person who is involved in the study of polygraphic examinations and their administration.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.0017 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.0017
“Biological product” defined
Status: in_force

“Biological product” has the meaning ascribed to it in 42 U.S.C. § 262 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 632.0114 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 632 / Section 632.0114
“Accredited school of professional nursing” defined
Status: in_force

“Accredited school of professional nursing” means a school of professional nursing which is accredited by a nationally recognized association or an agency authorized by law to accredit schools of professional nursing in the state in which the school is located.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.430 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.430
Real-time, stop sale system: Conditions for approval; regulations
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall approve a real-time, stop sale system for use by pharmacies in this State if the Board determines that a real-time, stop sale system is available and appropriate for use by pharmacies in this State. The Board shall approve a real-time, stop sale system for use by pharmacies in this State only if the Board determines that the system: (a) Will allow pharmacies in this State to electronically submit information to the system before the sale or transfer of a product that is a precursor to methamphetamine; (b) Will determine whether the sale or transfer of the product would violate NRS 453.355 or any other law which prohibits the sale or transfer of a product that is a precursor to methamphetamine; (c) Will send an alert to pharmacies to stop the sale or transfer of a product if the sale or transfer would violate NRS 453.355 or any other law which prohibits the sale or transfer of a product that is a precursor to methamphetamine; (d) Will allow law enforcement agencies in this State to access from the system transaction records of any sale or transfer or attempted sale or transfer of a product that is a precursor to methamphetamine; and (e) Is available for use by pharmacies and law enforcement agencies in this State free of charge.

2. Before approving a real-time, stop sale system, the Board must adopt regulations establishing the minimum requirements for the real-time, stop sale system. The Board shall also adopt regulations establishing the requirements for use of the real-time, stop sale system by the pharmacies and law enforcement agencies of this State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630.110 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630 / Section 630.110
Salary of members; per diem allowance and travel expenses of members and employees; payment of expenses and salaries from fees received by Board; deposit of money received by Board
Status: in_force

1. Out of the money coming into the possession of the Board, each member and advisory member of the Board is entitled to receive: (a) A salary of not more than $150 per day, as fixed by the Board, while engaged in the business of the Board; and (b) A per diem allowance and travel expenses at a rate fixed by the Board, while engaged in the business of the Board. The rate must not exceed the rate provided for state officers and employees generally.

2. While engaged in the business of the Board, each employee of the Board is entitled to receive a per diem allowance and travel expenses at a rate fixed by the Board. The rate must not exceed the rate provided for state officers and employees generally.

3. Expenses of the Board and the expenses and salaries of its members and employees must be paid from the fees received by the Board pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, and no part of the salaries or expenses of the Board may be paid out of the State General Fund or from the penalties imposed by the Board pursuant to this chapter.

4. All money received by the Board from: (a) Fees must be deposited in financial institutions in this State that are federally insured or insured by a private insurer pursuant to NRS 672.755 , invested in treasury bills or notes of the United States, deposited in institutions in this State whose business is the making of investments, or invested as authorized by NRS 355.140 . (b) Penalties must be deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to an account in the State Treasury, selected by the State Treasurer. The money in the account must be used to support the improvement of health care or the practice of medicine in this State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645C.440 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645C / Section 645C.440
Continuing education: Regulations; approval of courses
Status: in_force

1. The Commission shall adopt regulations governing the continuing education of certified or licensed appraisers. The regulations must include the criteria for approving each course and the requirements for submission of proof of attendance at a course.

2. In approving courses for continuing education the Commission shall authorize a variety of subjects and give consideration to specialized areas of practice and the availability of programs. An appropriate educational course given by an accredited university or community college must be approved by the Commission.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 628B.210 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 628B / Section 628B.210
Regulations
Status: in_force

The Commissioner may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 633.231 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 633 / Section 633.231
Meetings; 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. A majority of the Board constitutes a quorum to transact all business.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 656.300 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 656 / Section 656.300
Practice without certificate and conducting business without license prohibited; penalties
Status: in_force

1. A natural person who has not been issued a certificate or whose certificate has been suspended or revoked shall not engage in the practice of court reporting.

2. A business entity that has not been issued a license or whose license has been suspended or revoked shall not conduct business as a court reporting firm.

3. In addition to any other penalty prescribed by law, if the Board determines that a natural person or business entity has committed any act described in this section or NRS 656.145 or 656.185 , the Board may: (a) Issue and serve on the natural person or business entity an order to cease and desist until the natural person or business entity obtains from the Board the proper certificate or license or otherwise demonstrates that the natural person or business entity is no longer in violation of this section. An order to cease and desist must include a telephone number with which to contact the Board. (b) Issue a citation to a natural person or business entity. A citation issued pursuant to this paragraph must be in writing, describe with particularity the nature of the violation and inform the natural person or business entity of the provisions of this paragraph. Each activity in which the natural person or business entity is engaged constitutes a separate offense for which a separate citation may be issued. To appeal a citation, the natural person or business entity 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 natural person or business entity an administrative fine as provided in NRS 656.360 . (d) Impose any combination of the penalties set forth in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c).
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630.200 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630 / Section 630.200
Delay or denial of application for license to practice medicine: Grounds; notice; appeal
Status: in_force

1. The Board may deny an application for a license to practice medicine for any violation of the provisions of this chapter or regulations of the Board.

2. The Board shall notify an applicant of any deficiency which prevents any further action on the application or results in the denial of the application. The applicant may respond in writing to the Board concerning any deficiency and, if the applicant does so, the Board shall respond in writing to the contentions of the applicant.

3. Any unsuccessful applicant may appeal to the Board if the applicant files the appeal within 90 days after the date of the rejection of the application by the Board. Upon appeal, the applicant has the burden to show that the action of the Board is erroneous.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641B.280 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641B / Section 641B.280
Renewal of license: Application; fee; continuing education
Status: in_force

<Section effective until June 30, 2026, when it expires by limitation. See, also, section 641B.280 effective July 1, 2026. >

1. Every holder of a license issued pursuant to this chapter may renew his or her license annually by: (a) Applying to the Board for renewal; (b) Paying the annual renewal fee set by the Board; (c) Except as otherwise provided in NRS 641B.295 , submitting evidence to the Board of completion of the required continuing education as set forth in regulations adopted by the Board; and (d) Submitting all information required to complete the renewal.

2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 641B.295 , the Board shall, as a prerequisite for the renewal of a license, require the holder to comply with the requirements for continuing education adopted by the Board, which must include, without limitation: (a) A requirement that every 2 years the holder receive at least 2 hours of instruction on evidence-based suicide prevention and awareness or another course of instruction on suicide prevention and awareness that is approved by the Board which the Board has determined to be effective and appropriate. (b) A requirement that every 2 years the holder receive at least 6 hours of instruction relating to cultural competency and diversity, equity and inclusion. Such instruction: (1) May include the training provided pursuant to NRS 449.103 , where applicable. (2) Must be based upon a range of research from diverse sources. (3) Must address persons of different cultural backgrounds, including, without limitation: (I) Persons from various gender, racial and ethnic backgrounds; (II) Persons from various religious backgrounds; (III) Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning persons; (IV) Children and senior citizens; (V) Veterans; (VI) Persons with a mental illness; (VII) Persons with an intellectual disability, developmental disability or physical disability; and (VIII) Persons who are part of any other population that the holder of a license issued pursuant to this chapter may need to better understand, as determined by the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 623.153 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 623 / Section 623.153
Subpoenas: Enforcement
Status: in_force

1. If any person refuses to obey a subpoena issued by the Board, the Board may present a petition to the district court of the county in which such person resides, setting forth the facts, and thereupon the court, in a proper case, shall issue its subpoena to such person requiring his or her attendance before the court to testify or to produce books, papers and documents.

2. Any person failing or refusing to obey the subpoena of a district court may be proceeded against in the same manner as for a refusal to obey any other order of the court.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 624.3014 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 624 / Section 624.3014
Misuse of license; evasion of law
Status: in_force

The following acts, among others, constitute cause for disciplinary action under NRS 624.300 :

1. Acting in the capacity of a contractor under any license issued hereunder except: (a) In the name of the licensee as set forth upon the license. (b) As an employee of the licensee as set forth in the application for such license or as later changed pursuant to this chapter and the rules and regulations of the Board.

2. With the intent to evade the provisions of this chapter: (a) Aiding or abetting an unlicensed person to evade the provisions of this chapter. (b) Combining or conspiring with an unlicensed person to perform an unauthorized act. (c) Allowing a license to be used by an unlicensed person. (d) Acting as agent, partner or associate of an unlicensed person. (e) Furnishing estimates or bids to an unlicensed person. (f) Soliciting a bid or estimate from a person known by the licensee to be unlicensed pursuant to this chapter.

3. Any attempt by a licensee to assign, transfer or otherwise dispose of a license or permit the unauthorized use thereof.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.002 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.002
“Board” defined
Status: in_force

“Board” means the State Board of Pharmacy.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 640C.230 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 640C / Section 640C.230
Fiscal year
Status: in_force

The Board shall adopt a fiscal year beginning on July 1 and ending on June 30.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 644A.130 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 644A / Section 644A.130
“Shampoo technologist” defined
Status: in_force

“ Shampoo technologist ” means any person who, for compensation or by demonstration, engages in shampoo technology under the immediate supervision of a licensed cosmetologist or hair designer.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 635.093 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 635 / Section 635.093
Podiatry hygienists: Requirements for license; fee; regulations
Status: in_force

Any person wishing to be licensed as a podiatry hygienist in this State must:

1. Furnish the Board with satisfactory proof that the person: (a) Is of good moral character. (b) Has satisfactorily completed a course for podiatry hygienists approved by the Board or has had 6 months or more of training in a podiatric physician's office as approved by the Board.

2. Submit all information required to complete an application for a license.

3. Pay to the Board a fee, not exceeding $100, which must be established by regulation of the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 623.029 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 623 / Section 623.029
“Responsible control” defined
Status: in_force

“ Responsible control ” means the amount of control over and detailed knowledge of the content of a technical submission during its preparation that is ordinarily exercised by a registered architect, registered interior designer or residential designer, as applicable, when applying the normal standard of professional care.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 640.180 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 640 / Section 640.180
False oath or affirmation; fraudulent representation to obtain license; penalty
Status: in_force

A person who makes a willfully false oath or affirmation in any case in which an oath or affirmation is required by this chapter, or who obtains or attempts to obtain a license by any fraudulent representation, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 636.310 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 636 / Section 636.310
Form and filing of complaint; referral of complaint; immunity from civil liability
Status: in_force

1. A complaint: (a) Must be made in writing and be signed and sworn to or affirmed by the person making it. (b) May not be filed anonymously, except that the identity of the complainant must remain confidential upon request by the complainant and until the complainant waives that confidentiality.

2. If the Executive Director or his or her designee determines that a complaint filed with the Board relates to any matter within the jurisdiction of another regulatory body in this title, the Executive Director shall refer the complaint to that regulatory body.

3. The provisions of subsection 2 do not prohibit the Executive Director or his or her designee from investigating a complaint which relates to any matter within the jurisdiction of the Board or from notifying the Board of that matter for further consideration by the Board if deemed necessary by the Board after an investigation.

4. Any member, employee, contractor or officer of the Board is immune from any civil liability for any decision made or action taken in good faith and without malicious intent in carrying out the provisions of this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 632.4705 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 632 / Section 632.4705
Schools of practical nursing or professional nursing: Ratio of faculty members to students for course providing clinical training
Status: in_force

1. An approved school of practical nursing or an approved school of professional nursing may determine the appropriate ratio of faculty members to students for a course that provides clinical training, provided that such a ratio not exceed 1 member of the faculty for every 12 students.

2. The Board may not impose requirements that are more stringent than the requirements of subsection 1 concerning the ratio of faculty members to students for a course to which that subsection applies.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641B.505 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641B / Section 641B.505
Practice of social work without required license unlawful
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it is unlawful for a person to engage in: (a) The independent practice of social work unless he or she: (1) Holds an active license as a clinical social worker or an independent social worker issued pursuant to this chapter; or (2) Holds an active license as a master social worker issued pursuant to this chapter and is engaging in the independent practice of social work under the conditions prescribed in NRS 641B.225 . (b) The clinical practice of social work unless he or she: (1) Holds an active license as a clinical social worker issued pursuant to this chapter; or (2) Holds an active license as an independent social worker or a master social worker issued pursuant to this chapter and is engaging in clinical social work under the conditions prescribed in NRS 641B.225 or 641B.230 , as applicable. (c) The practice of social work unless he or she holds an active license as an associate in social work, a social worker, a master social worker, an independent social worker or a clinical social worker issued pursuant to this chapter.

2. As used in this section, “ independent practice of social work ” means the unsupervised practice of social work, other than for a public employer, for compensation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630A.170 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630A / Section 630A.170
Seal; licenses and certificates to bear seal and signatures
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall procure a seal.

2. All licenses and certificates issued by the Board must bear the seal of the Board and the signatures of its President and Secretary-Treasurer.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 637B.204 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 637B / Section 637B.204
Expedited license by endorsement to practice audiology or speech-language pathology 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 engage in the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology 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 engage in the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology, as applicable, 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 any state or territory in which the applicant holds a license to engage in the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology, as applicable; 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) 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 audiology or speech-language pathology 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 audiology or speech-language pathology, as applicable, to the applicant not later than 45 days after receiving all the additional information required by the Board to complete the application.

4. A license by endorsement to engage in the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology may be issued at a meeting of the Board or between its meetings by the President of the Board. Such an action shall be deemed to be an action of the Board.

5. At any time before making a final decision on an application for a license by endorsement pursuant to this section, the Board may grant a provisional license authorizing an applicant to engage in the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology, as applicable, 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. § 645H.070 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645H / Section 645H.070
“Division” defined
Status: in_force

“ Division ” means the Real Estate Division of the Department of Business and Industry.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 628B.600 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 628B / Section 628B.600
Authority of Commissioner to require immediate removal of officer, director, manager or employee; grounds; appeal; notice and hearing; entry of order; final order for purposes of judicial review
Status: in_force

1. The Commissioner may require the immediate removal from office of any officer, director, manager or employee of any private professional guardian company doing business under this chapter who is found to be dishonest, incompetent or reckless in the management of the affairs of the private professional guardian company, or who persistently violates the laws of this State or the lawful orders, instructions and regulations issued by the Commissioner.

2. An officer, director, manager or employee of a private professional guardian company who is required to be removed from office pursuant to subsection 1 may appeal his or her removal by filing a written request for a hearing with the Commissioner within 10 days after the effective date of his or her removal. The Commissioner shall conduct the hearing after providing at least 5 days' written notice to the private professional guardian company and the officer, director, manager or employee who is appealing his or her removal from office. Within 5 days after the conclusion of the hearing, the Commissioner shall enter an order affirming or disaffirming the removal of the person from office. An order of the Commissioner entered pursuant to this subsection is final for the purposes of judicial review.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 655.078 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 655 / Section 655.078
Suspension of permit for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of permit
Status: in_force

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

1. If the sheriff of a county 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 permit issued by the sheriff, the sheriff shall deem the permit 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 sheriff receives a letter issued to the holder of the permit by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 stating that the holder of the permit has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560 .

2. A sheriff shall reinstate a permit issued by the sheriff that has been suspended by a district court pursuant to NRS 425.540 if the sheriff receives a letter issued by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 to the person whose permit was suspended stating that the person whose permit was suspended has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 633.285 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 633 / Section 633.285
Board required to disseminate annually to osteopathic physicians and physician assistants who care for children information relating to pediatric cancer
Status: in_force

The Board shall develop and disseminate annually to each licensed osteopathic physician and physician assistant who cares for children information concerning the signs and symptoms of pediatric cancer.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634A.085 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 634A / Section 634A.085
Duties of Board concerning written complaints; Attorney General may be retained by Board to conduct investigation of nonfrivolous complaint; prompt determination required by Board; retention of complaints; Attorney General may charge for services
Status: in_force

1. If a written complaint regarding a person who practices Oriental medicine is filed with the Board, the Board shall review the complaint. A complaint may be filed anonymously. If a complaint is filed anonymously, the Board may accept the complaint but may refuse to consider the complaint if anonymity of the complainant makes processing the complaint impossible or unfair to the person who is the subject of the complaint. If, from the complaint or from other records, it appears that the complaint is not frivolous, the Board may: (a) Retain the Attorney General to investigate the complaint; and (b) If the Board retains the Attorney General, transmit the original complaint and any facts or information obtained from the review to the Attorney General.

2. If the Board retains the Attorney General, the Attorney General shall conduct an investigation of the complaint transmitted to the Attorney General to determine whether it warrants proceedings for the modification, suspension or revocation of the license. If the Attorney General determines that further proceedings are warranted, the Attorney General shall report the results of the investigation and any recommendation to the Board.

3. The Board shall promptly make a determination with respect to each complaint reported to it by the Attorney General. The Board shall: (a) Dismiss the complaint; or (b) Proceed with appropriate disciplinary action.

4. The Board shall retain all complaints received by the Board pursuant to this section for at least 10 years, including, without limitation, any complaints not acted upon.

5. If the Board retains the Attorney General, the Attorney General may, in accordance with the provisions of NRS 228.113 , charge the Board for all services relating to the investigation of a complaint pursuant to subsection 2.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630A.230 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630A / Section 630A.230
License: Required to practice homeopathic medicine; qualifications of applicant
Status: in_force

1. Every person desiring to practice homeopathic medicine as a homeopathic physician must, before beginning to practice, procure from the Board a license authorizing such practice.

2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 630A.225 , a license may be issued to any person who: (a) Is of good moral character; (b) Has received the degree of doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathic medicine, or its equivalent as provided in paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 630A.240 ; (c) Is licensed in good standing to practice allopathic or osteopathic medicine in any state or country, the District of Columbia or a territory or possession of the United States; (d) Has completed a program of not less than 3 years of postgraduate training in allopathic or osteopathic medicine approved by the Board; (e) Has passed all oral or written examinations required by the Board or this chapter; and (f) Meets any additional requirements established by the Board, including, without limitation, requirements established by regulations adopted by the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645D.160 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645D / Section 645D.160
Certificate or license required; penalty; prosecution of violation
Status: in_force

1. Any person who, in this state, engages in the business of, acts in the capacity of, or advertises or assumes to act as an inspector without first obtaining a certificate pursuant to this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor.

2. Any person who, in this state, engages in the business of, acts in the capacity of, or advertises or assumes to act as an energy auditor without first obtaining a license pursuant to this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor.

3. The Division may file a complaint in any court of competent jurisdiction for a violation of this section and assist in presenting the law or facts at any hearing upon the complaint.

4. At the request of the Administrator, the Attorney General shall prosecute such a violation. Unless the violation is prosecuted by the Attorney General, the district attorney shall prosecute a violation that occurs in the county of the district attorney.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 637B.020 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 637B / Section 637B.020
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 637B.025 to 637B.075 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 647.018 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 647 / Section 647.018
“Secondhand dealer” defined
Status: in_force

1. “ Secondhand dealer ” means any person engaged in whole or in part in the business of buying and selling metal junk, melted metals or secondhand personal property, other than antiques, used books, coins and collectibles.

2. The term does not include a person who engages in the business of buying or selling secondhand firearms or any antique parts, accessories or other equipment relating to those firearms if: (a) The person engages in that business at a show that: (1) Is held at: (I) A convention facility which is owned or operated by and located on the premises of a resort hotel; or (II) A recreational facility which is owned or operated by a county fair and recreation board; and (2) Is conducted for not more than 7 days during any 6-month period; and (b) The person has been issued a license as a manufacturer, importer, dealer or collector pursuant to the provisions of 18 U.S.C. § 923 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 640A.115 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 640A / Section 640A.115
Inspection of premises by Board
Status: in_force

A member or any agent of the Board may enter any premises in this State where a person who holds a license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter practices occupational therapy or as an occupational therapy assistant and inspect it to determine whether a violation of any provision of this chapter has occurred, including, without limitation, an inspection to determine whether any person at the premises is practicing occupational therapy or as an occupational therapy assistant without the appropriate license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 624.265 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 624 / Section 624.265
Good character of applicant or licensed contractor and certain associates; grounds for establishment of lack of good character; background investigation; confidentiality of results of background investigation; fee for processing fingerprints; Board may obtain criminal history
Status: in_force

1. An applicant for a contractor's license or a licensed contractor, each officer, director, partner and associate thereof, and any person who qualifies on behalf of the applicant pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 624.260 must possess good character. Lack of character may be established by showing that the applicant or licensed contractor, any officer, director, partner or associate thereof, or any person who qualifies on behalf of the applicant has: (a) Committed any act which would be grounds for the denial, suspension or revocation of a contractor's license; (b) A bad reputation for honesty and integrity; (c) Entered a plea of guilty, guilty but mentally ill or nolo contendere to, been found guilty or guilty but mentally ill of, or been convicted, in this State or any other jurisdiction, of a crime arising out of, in connection with or related to the activities of such person in such a manner as to demonstrate his or her unfitness to act as a contractor, and the time for appeal has elapsed or the judgment of conviction has been affirmed on appeal; or (d) Had a license revoked or suspended for reasons that would preclude the granting or renewal of a license for which the application has been made.

2. Upon the request of the Board, an applicant for a contractor's license, any officer, director, partner or associate of the applicant and any person who qualifies on behalf of the applicant pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 624.260 must submit to the Board completed fingerprint cards and a form authorizing an investigation of the applicant's background and the submission of the fingerprints to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The fingerprint cards and authorization form submitted must be those that are provided to the applicant by the Board. The applicant's fingerprints may be taken by an agent of the Board or an agency of law enforcement.

3. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 239.0115 , the Board shall keep the results of the investigation confidential and not subject to inspection by the general public.

4. The Board shall establish by regulation the fee for processing the fingerprints to be paid by the applicant. The fee must not exceed the sum of the amounts charged by the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for processing the fingerprints.

5. The Board may obtain records of a law enforcement agency or any other agency that maintains records of criminal history, including, without limitation, records of: (a) Arrests; (b) Guilty and guilty but mentally ill pleas; (c) Sentencing; (d) Probation; (e) Parole; (f) Bail; (g) Complaints; and (h) Final dispositions, for the investigation of a licensee or an applicant for a contractor's license.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645C.215 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645C / Section 645C.215
Administrative fine for engaging in certain conduct without certificate, license, registration, registration card or authorization; procedure for imposition of fine; judicial review; exceptions
Status: in_force

1. In addition to any other remedy or penalty, the Commission may impose an administrative fine against any person who knowingly: (a) Engages or offers to engage in any activity for which a certificate, license, registration or registration card or any type of authorization is required pursuant to this chapter, or any regulation adopted pursuant thereto, if the person does not hold the required certificate, license, registration or registration card or has not been given the required authorization; or (b) Assists or offers to assist another person to commit a violation described in paragraph (a).

2. If the Commission imposes an administrative fine against a person pursuant to this section, the amount of the administrative fine may not exceed the amount of any gain or economic benefit that the person derived from the violation or $5,000, whichever amount is greater.

3. In determining the appropriate amount of the administrative fine, the Commission shall consider: (a) The severity of the violation and the degree of any harm that the violation caused to other persons; (b) The nature and amount of any gain or economic benefit that the person derived from the violation; (c) The person's history or record of other violations; and (d) Any other facts or circumstances that the Commission deems to be relevant.

4. Before the Commission may impose the administrative fine, the Commission must provide the person with notice and an opportunity to be heard.

5. The person is entitled to judicial review of the decision of the Commission in the manner provided by chapter 233B of NRS .

6. The provisions of this section do not apply to a person who engages or offers to engage in activities within the purview of this chapter if: (a) A specific statute exempts the person from complying with the provisions of this chapter with regard to those activities; and (b) The person is acting in accordance with the exemption while engaging or offering to engage in those activities.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645A.020 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645A / Section 645A.020
Application for initial license or renewal: Requirements; issuance or renewal; continuing obligation to notify Division of material change in information in application; restriction
Status: in_force

1. An application for, or renewal of, a license as an escrow agency or escrow agent shall be made in writing to the Commissioner on a form and in a manner prescribed by the Commissioner.

2. An applicant shall include in an application for an initial license: (a) Any application fee required pursuant to NRS 645A.040 ; (b) All content required to be included in the application by the Commissioner; (c) Written consent authorizing the Commissioner to conduct a background investigation of the applicant and, if applicable, each control person of the applicant, including, without limitation, authorization to obtain: (1) An independent credit report from a consumer reporting agency described in section 603(f) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1681a(f) ; (2) A criminal history report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation or any criminal history repository of any state, national or international governmental agency or entity; and (3) Information related to any administrative, civil or criminal proceedings in any jurisdiction in which the applicant, or a control person of the applicant, is or has been a party; (d) A complete set of fingerprints of the applicant or, if the applicant is not a natural person, a complete set of fingerprints of each control person of the applicant to forward to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for its report; and (e) Any other information required by this chapter, the Commissioner, an order of the Commissioner or requested in connection with the evaluation and investigation of the qualifications and suitability of the applicant for licensure.

3. The applicant shall include in an application for renewal of an existing license: (a) Any renewal fee required pursuant to NRS 645A.040 ; (b) All content required by the Commissioner in the application form; and (c) Any other information required by this chapter, the Commissioner, an order of the Commissioner or requested in connection with the evaluation and investigation of the qualifications and suitability of the applicant for licensure.

4. If the Commissioner determines, after investigation, that the experience, character, financial condition, business reputation and general fitness of the applicant, or the control persons of the applicant, are such as to command the confidence of the public and to warrant the belief that the business conducted will protect and safeguard the public, the Commissioner shall issue or renew a license to the applicant as an escrow agent or escrow agency.

5. An applicant for a license, and a licensee upon the issuance or renewal of a license, shall have a continuing obligation to provide written notification to the Division of any material change in the information contained in the application for an initial license or renewal of an existing license.

6. A person may not be licensed as an escrow agent or agency or be a control person of an escrow agency if the person is the holder of an active license issued pursuant to chapter 645 of NRS.

7. If the Commissioner finds that additional information is required to consider the application, the Commissioner shall send a letter to the applicant which specifies the additional requirements that the applicant must satisfy within 30 days after receiving the letter to obtain a license. If the applicant does not satisfy all additional requirements set forth in the letter within 30 days after receipt of the letter, the application will be deemed to have been denied, and the applicant must reapply to obtain a license. The Commissioner may, for good cause, extend the 30-day period prescribed in this subsection.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 637.005 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 637 / Section 637.005
Legislative declaration
Status: in_force

The Legislature declares that the purpose of this chapter is to protect the public safety and welfare by ensuring that:

1. Only competent and scrupulous people practice ophthalmic dispensing in this State; and

2. Persons who practice ophthalmic dispensing in this State maintain an appropriate standard of professional conduct.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 636.017 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 636 / Section 636.017
“Board” defined
Status: in_force

“Board” means the Nevada State Board of Optometry.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 647.017 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 647 / Section 647.017
“Scrap metal” defined
Status: in_force

1. “ Scrap metal ” means nonferrous metals, scrap iron, stainless steel or other material or equipment which consists in whole or in part of metal and which is used in construction, agricultural operations, electrical power generation, transmission or distribution, cable, broadband or telecommunications transmission, railroad equipment, oil well rigs or any lights maintained by the State or a local government, including, without limitation, street lights, traffic-control devices, park lights or ballpark lights.

2. The term does not include waste generated by a household, aluminum beverage containers, used construction scrap iron, materials consisting of a metal product in its original manufactured form which contains not more than 20 percent by weight nonferrous metal or used catalytic converters.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630.008 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630 / Section 630.008
“Anesthesiologist assistant” defined
Status: in_force

“ Anesthesiologist assistant ” means a person who has been issued a license by the Board pursuant to NRS 630.2683 or 630.2685 , as applicable, and is approved by the Board to assist in the practice of medicine under the supervision of a supervising anesthesiologist.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 625.430 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 625 / Section 625.430
Hearing; notice; summary suspension of license
Status: in_force

1. The time and place for the hearing must be fixed by the Board, and notice of the time and place of hearing must be personally served on the person against whom a complaint has been filed with the Board or mailed to the person’s last known address at least 30 days before the date fixed for the hearing.

2. The Board may suspend the license of a licensee without a hearing if the Board finds, based upon evidence in its possession, that the public health, safety or welfare imperatively requires summary suspension of the license and incorporates that finding in its order. If the Board summarily suspends the license of a licensee, a hearing must be held within 30 days after the suspension.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645G.310 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645G / Section 645G.310
Money held for client: Written approval required for withdrawal
Status: in_force

Money held in any account for a client may not be withdrawn from the account without the written approval of the licensee and the client.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641A.213 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641A / Section 641A.213
Submission of fingerprints
Status: in_force

In addition to any other requirements set forth in this chapter, an applicant for a license to practice as a marriage and family therapist or clinical professional counselor, a license by endorsement to practice as a marriage and family therapist or clinical professional counselor, a license as a marriage and family therapist intern or a license as a clinical professional counselor intern that is issued pursuant to this chapter shall submit to the Board a complete set of fingerprints and written permission authorizing the Board to forward those fingerprints to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History for its report on the criminal history of the applicant and for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for its report on the criminal history of the applicant.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 644A.100 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 644A / Section 644A.100
“Hair designer's apprentice” defined
Status: in_force

“ Hair designer's apprentice ” means a person who is engaged in learning the occupation of a hair designer in a cosmetological establishment and who is registered with the Board to practice hair design as a hair designer's apprentice.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 628.480 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 628 / Section 628.480
Unlawful use of designation “public accountant” by partnership, corporation, limited-liability company or sole proprietorship
Status: in_force

A partnership, corporation, limited-liability company or sole proprietorship shall not assume or use the title or designation “public accountant” or any other title, designation, words, letters, abbreviation, sign, card or device tending to indicate that the partnership, corporation, limited-liability company or sole proprietorship is composed of public accountants unless the partnership, corporation, limited-liability company or sole proprietorship is:

1. Registered as a partnership, corporation, limited-liability company or sole proprietorship of certified public accountants and all offices of the partnership, corporation, limited-liability company or sole proprietorship in this State for the practice of public accounting are maintained and registered as required under NRS 628.370 ; or

2. Granted practice privileges pursuant to the provisions of NRS 628.315 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 622.207 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 622 / Section 622.207
Limitation on tenure of members of regulatory bodies; exception
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person may not be appointed as a member of a regulatory body if the person has served as a member of that regulatory body, or at the expiration of his or her current term if he or she is so serving will have served, 12 years or more at the time of his or her appointment.

2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply to a person who has served as a member of a regulatory body which has less than 250 licensees.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 644A.400 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 644A / Section 644A.400
Electrologists: Qualifications for examination
Status: in_force

The Board shall admit to examination for a license as an electrologist any person who has made application to the Board in the proper form and paid the fee, and who before or on the date set for the examination:

1. Is not less than 18 years of age.

2. Is of good moral character.

3. Has successfully completed the 12th grade in school or its equivalent.

4. Has or has completed any one of the following: (a) A minimum training of 500 hours under the immediate supervision of an approved electrologist in an approved school in which the practice is taught. (b) Study of the practice for at least 1,000 hours extending over a period of 8 consecutive months, under an electrologist licensed pursuant to this chapter, in an approved program for electrologist's apprentices. (c) A valid electrologist's license issued by a state whose licensing requirements are equal to or greater than those of this State. (d) Either training or practice, or a combination of training and practice, in electrology outside this State for a period specified by regulations of the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.288 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.288
Unlawful sales by wholesalers and manufacturers
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any wholesaler or manufacturer to furnish, sell, offer for sale, or deliver any drugs, poisons, chemicals or devices, other than those referred to in NRS 639.270 , to any person not authorized by the laws of this state to handle, sell, possess or deal in such drugs, poisons, chemicals or devices.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.2171 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.2171
Legislative findings and declaration
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and declares that:

1. The practice of the profession of pharmacy is directly related to the public health and welfare of the citizens of this State and is subject to regulation and control in the public interest.

2. Because of the continuous introduction of new medicinal agents and the changing concepts of the practice of pharmacy, it is essential that a pharmacist undertake a program of continuing education to maintain and improve his or her professional competency.

3. To ensure the continued competency of the pharmacist and to maintain uniform qualifications for the licensing of pharmacists to protect the health and welfare of its citizens, the Legislature deems it in the public interest to adopt a program of continuing professional education.

4. NRS 639.2171 to 639.2176 , inclusive, must be liberally construed to carry out their stated purposes.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 635.015 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 635 / Section 635.015
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

1. This chapter does not apply: (a) To commissioned surgeons of the United States Army, Navy or Marine Hospital Service in the actual performance of their official duties, including, without limitation, providing medical care in a hospital in accordance with an agreement entered into pursuant to NRS 449.2455 . (b) To physicians licensed in the State of Nevada. (c) To any person permitted to practice any other healing art under this title who does so within the scope of that authority.

2. This chapter does not prohibit the manufacture, recommendation, advertisement, demonstration or sale of arch-support shoes, foot appliances or remedies by retail dealers.

3. As used in this section, “ healing art ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 630.0122 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630A.540 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630A / Section 630A.540
Immunity from civil liability; Board prohibited from taking certain action
Status: in_force

1. In addition to any other immunity provided by the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS : (a) Any person who furnishes information to the Board, in good faith in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, concerning a person who is licensed or certified or applies for a license or certificate under this chapter is immune from civil liability for furnishing that information. (b) The Board and its members, staff, counsel, investigators, experts, committees, panels, hearing officers and consultants are immune from civil liability for any decision or action taken in good faith in response to information received by the Board. (c) The Board and any of its members are immune from civil liability for disseminating information concerning a person who is licensed or certified or applies for a license or certificate under this chapter to the Attorney General or any board or agency of the State, hospital, medical society, insurer, employer, patient or patient’s family or law enforcement agency.

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

3. As used in this section, “ governmental entity ” includes, without limitation: (a) A federal, state or local officer, employee, agency, department, division, bureau, board, commission, council, authority or other subdivision or entity of a public employer; (b) A federal, state or local employee, committee, member or commission of the Legislative Branch of Government; (c) A federal, state or local representative, member or employee of a legislative body or a county, town, village or any other political subdivision or civil division of the State; (d) A federal, state or local law enforcement agency or prosecutorial office, or any member or employee thereof, or police or peace officer; and (e) A federal, state or local judiciary, or any member or employee thereof, or grand or petit jury.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645B.405 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645B / Section 645B.405
License as mortgage loan originator required for mortgage company or qualified employee who engages in or supervises a mortgage loan originator who engages in activities as residential mortgage loan originator
Status: in_force

A mortgage company or qualified employee who wishes to engage in activities as a residential mortgage loan originator or to supervise a mortgage loan originator who engages in activities as a residential mortgage loan originator must obtain and maintain a license as a mortgage loan originator pursuant to the provisions of NRS 645B.400 to 645B.460 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 624.470 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 624 / Section 624.470
Establishment of account; reference to account as “Recovery Fund”; collection of biennial assessment; reduction in amount of assessment under certain circumstances; use of money in account
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, in addition to the fee for a license required pursuant to NRS 624.280 , a residential contractor shall pay to the Board an assessment not to exceed the following amount, if the monetary limit on the residential contractor's license is: Not more than $1,000,000 $200 per biennium More than $1,000,000 but limited 500 per biennium Unlimited 1,000 per biennium

2. The Board shall administer and account separately for the money received from the assessments collected pursuant to subsection 1. The Board may refer to the money in the account as the “Recovery Fund.”

3. The Board shall reduce the amount of the assessments collected pursuant to subsection 1 when the balance in the account reaches 150 percent of the largest balance in the account during the previous fiscal year.

4. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 624.540 , the money in the account must be used to pay claims made by injured persons, as provided in NRS 624.400 to 624.560 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 636.030 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 636 / Section 636.030
Creation; membership
Status: in_force

The Nevada State Board of Optometry, consisting of four members appointed by the Governor, is hereby created.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645G.250 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645G / Section 645G.250
Commissioner authorized to take action to participate; charges for use; regulations; provisions do not replace or affect authority of Commissioner regarding licensing
Status: in_force

1. The Commissioner may, in furtherance of his or her duties and the duties of the Division with respect to the issuance and renewal of licenses pursuant to this chapter, participate in the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry. The Commissioner may take any action with respect to participation in the Registry that the Commissioner deems necessary to carry out such duties, including, without limitation: (a) Facilitating and participating in the establishment and implementation of the Registry; (b) Establishing relationships or contracts with the Registry or other entities designated by the Registry; (c) Authorizing the Registry to collect and maintain records of applicants for licenses and licensees; (d) Authorizing the Registry to, on behalf of the Commissioner or the Division, as applicable, collect and process any fees associated with licensure, examinations, fines, assessments and any other similar fees; (e) Requiring an applicant for a license or a licensee to use the Registry to: (1) Apply for the issuance or renewal of a license; (2) Amend or surrender a license; (3) Submit any reports or the results of any examination that the Commissioner may require; (4) Pay any applicable fees; and (5) Engage in any other activity that the Commissioner may require; and (f) Authorizing the Registry to, on behalf of the Commissioner or the Division, as applicable, collect fingerprints in order to receive or conduct a background check on the criminal history of an applicant for a license or a licensee.

2. An applicant for a license or a licensee shall, in addition to any other fees associated with the license, pay all applicable charges to use the Registry, including, without limitation, any processing charges established by the administrator of the Registry.

3. The Commissioner may adopt any regulations the Commissioner determines to be necessary or appropriate to carry out the provisions of this section. Such regulations may, without limitation, establish additional procedures and requirements for participation in the Registry.

4. The provisions of this section shall not be construed to replace or affect the authority of the Commissioner or the Division to grant, deny, suspend, terminate, revoke or refuse to renew a license.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 643.210 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 643 / Section 643.210
Penalties
Status: in_force

Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter, unless by general law otherwise provided, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 649.095 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 649 / Section 649.095
Application for license: Contents; examination of applicant; submission of financial statement; withdrawal of application
Status: in_force

1. An application for a license must be in writing and filed with the Commissioner on a form provided for that purpose.

2. The application must state: (a) The name of the applicant and the name under which the applicant does business or expects to do business. (b) The address of the applicant's business and residence, including street and number. (c) The character of the business sought to be carried on. (d) Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, the locations by street and number where the business will be transacted, including, without limitation, the location of any branch office. The application is not required to include any remote location from which a collection agent will work. (e) In the case of a firm or partnership, the full names and residential addresses of all members or partners and the name and residential address of the compliance manager. (f) In the case of a corporation or voluntary association, the name and residential address of each of the directors and officers and the name and residential address of the compliance manager. (g) Any other information reasonably related to the applicant's qualifications for the license which the Commissioner determines to be necessary. (h) If the applicant plans to have one or more collection agents work from a remote location, evidence that the applicant is able to comply with the provisions of NRS 649.310 to 649.313 , inclusive. (i) All information required to complete the application.

3. The application must be subscribed by the applicant and acknowledged.

4. Every applicant may be examined concerning the applicant's competency, experience, character and qualifications by the Commissioner or the Commissioner's authorized agent, and if the examination reveals that the applicant lacks any of the required qualifications, issuance of the license must be denied. Every application must have attached to it a financial statement showing the assets, liabilities and net worth of the applicant.

5. The Commissioner shall consider an application to be withdrawn if the Commissioner has not received all information and fees required to complete the application within 6 months after the date the application is first submitted to the Commissioner or within such later period as the Commissioner determines in accordance with any existing policies of joint regulatory partners. If an application is deemed to be withdrawn pursuant to this subsection or if an applicant otherwise withdraws an application, the Commissioner may not issue a license to the applicant unless the applicant submits a new application and pays any required fees.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 633.307 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 633 / Section 633.307
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 pursuant to this chapter 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 pursuant to this chapter 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 may not be issued or renewed pursuant to this chapter 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.865 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 644A / Section 644A.865
Notice and hearing for denial of license or registration; citation for violation of regulation concerning sanitation or health; grounds for immediate suspension and automatic revocation
Status: in_force

1. The Board may refuse to issue or renew any license or registration only upon 20 days' notice in writing to the interested parties. The notice must contain a brief statement of the reasons for the contemplated action of the Board and designate a proper time and place for the hearing of all interested parties before any final action is taken.

2. Notice, within the provisions of subsection 1, shall be deemed to have been given when the Board deposits with the United States Postal Service a copy of the notice, addressed to the designated or last known residence of the applicant, licensee or registrant.

3. Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS , violations of any regulation of the Board for sanitation or of any statute or regulation of the State Board of Health or any county regulation concerning health may be corrected by any inspector of the Board by giving notice in the form of a citation. Any licensee or registrant receiving a citation shall immediately correct the violation or shall show that corrections have commenced. Failure to correct or to commence corrections within 72 hours after receipt of the citation subjects the license or registration to immediate suspension. The Board may then give 20 days' notice for hearing to show cause why the license or registration should not be permanently revoked.

4. Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS , the closure of any establishment or school by the State Board of Health acts as an automatic revocation of the license or registration.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645B.330 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645B / Section 645B.330
Limitations on use of power of attorney
Status: in_force

1. A mortgage company or mortgage loan originator shall not engage in any act or transaction on behalf of a private investor pursuant to a power of attorney unless: (a) The power of attorney is executed for the sole purpose of providing services for not more than one specific loan in which the private investor owns a beneficial interest; and (b) The provisions of the power of attorney: (1) Have been approved by the Commissioner; (2) Expressly prohibit the mortgage company and his or her mortgage loan originators from engaging in any act or transaction that subordinates the priority of a recorded deed of trust unless, before such an act or transaction, the mortgage company obtains written approval for the subordination from the private investor; (3) Expressly prohibit the mortgage company and his or her mortgage loan originators from using or releasing any money in which the private investor owns a beneficial interest with regard to the specific loan for a purpose that is not directly related to providing services for the loan unless, before any such money is used or released for another purpose, the mortgage company obtains written approval from the private investor to use or release the money for the other purpose; and (4) Expressly provide that the power of attorney is effective only for the term of the specific loan unless the mortgage company obtains written approval from the private investor to extend the term of the power of attorney to provide services for not more than one other loan and the written approval: (I) Identifies the loan for which the power of attorney was executed; and (II) Identifies the loan for which the written approval is being given.

2. A mortgage company or mortgage loan originator shall not act as the attorney-in-fact or the agent of a private investor with respect to the giving of written approval pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1. A private investor and a mortgage company or mortgage loan originator may not agree to alter or waive the provisions of this section by contract or other agreement. Any such contract or agreement is void and must not be given effect to the extent that it violates the provisions of this section.

3. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, a power of attorney which designates a mortgage company or mortgage loan originator as the attorney-in-fact or the agent of a private investor and which violates the provisions of this section is void and must not be given effect with regard to any act or transaction that occurs on or after October 1, 1999, whether or not the power of attorney is or has been executed by the private investor before, on or after October 1, 1999.

4. The provisions of subsection 3 do not apply to a power of attorney that designates a mortgage company or mortgage loan originator as the attorney-in-fact or the agent of a private investor if the power of attorney: (a) Was executed before July 1, 2001; and (b) Complied with the provisions of this section that were in effect on October 1, 1999.

5. The provisions of this section do not limit the right of a private investor to include provisions in a power of attorney that are more restrictive than the provisions set forth in subsection 1.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630.271 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630 / Section 630.271
Authorized services
Status: in_force

1. A physician assistant may perform such medical services as the physician assistant is authorized to perform by his or her supervising physician. Such services may include ordering home health care for a patient.

2. The Board and supervising physician shall limit the authority of a physician assistant to prescribe controlled substances to those schedules of controlled substances that the supervising physician is authorized to prescribe pursuant to state and federal law.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 648.012 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 648 / Section 648.012
“Private investigator” defined
Status: in_force

1. “ Private investigator ” means any person who for any consideration engages in business or accepts employment to furnish, or agrees to make or makes any investigation for the purpose of obtaining information with reference to: (a) The identity, habits, conduct, business, occupation, honesty, integrity, credibility, knowledge, trustworthiness, efficiency, loyalty, activity, movement, whereabouts, affiliations, associations, transactions, acts, reputation or character of any person; (b) The location, disposition or recovery of lost or stolen property; (c) The cause or responsibility for fires, libels, losses, accidents, motor vehicle crashes or damage or injury to persons or to property; (d) A crime or tort that has been committed, attempted, threatened or suspected, except an expert witness or a consultant who is retained for litigation or a trial, or in anticipation of litigation or a trial, and who performs duties and tasks within his or her field of expertise that are necessary to form his or her opinion; (e) Securing evidence to be used before any court, board, officer or investigating committee; or (f) The prevention, detection and removal of surreptitiously installed devices for eavesdropping or observation.

2. The term does not include: (a) Any person who is accessing exclusively public records, public databases or any other public information; or (b) Any person who for any consideration engages in business or accepts employment to provide information security.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 652.186 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 652 / Section 652.186
Persons authorized to perform certain laboratory tests for detection of human immunodeficiency virus
Status: in_force

A person may perform a test for the detection of the human immunodeficiency virus that is classified as a waived test pursuant to Subpart A of Part 493 of Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations in a medical laboratory without obtaining certification as an assistant in a medical laboratory pursuant to NRS 652.127 or a license or certification described in NRS 652.210 if the person submits proof of successful completion of training that has been approved by the Division concerning:

1. The administration of such a test;

2. Infection control procedures recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the United States Department of Health and Human Services and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the United States Department of Labor;

3. Reporting of communicable diseases as required by NRS 441A.150 and any regulations adopted pursuant to chapter 441A of NRS ; and

4. Counseling and referrals to be provided to persons who test positive for the human immunodeficiency virus, including, without limitation, counseling provided pursuant to NRS 441A.336 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645G.330 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645G / Section 645G.330
Insurance: Maintenance of policy; other security; proof of coverage; claims; duty of Division
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a licensee shall maintain a policy of insurance covering liability for errors and omissions in an amount not less than $250,000 executed by an insurer authorized to do business in this State and approved by the Division.

2. In lieu of such a policy of insurance, a licensee may deposit with the Division under such terms and conditions as the Division may prescribe, a like amount of lawful money of the United States or any other form of security authorized by NRS 100.065 . If security is provided in the form of a savings certificate, certificate of deposit or investment certificate, the certificate must state that the amount is unavailable for withdrawal except upon order of the Division.

3. A licensee shall provide proof of the coverage required pursuant to this section, including, without limitation, the name and address of the insurer, to a client.

4. The provisions of subsections 1 and 2 do not prohibit the licensee from maintaining a policy of insurance, deposits or other forms of security in excess of the amounts required by subsections 1 and 2.

5. Any person claiming against a policy of insurance or deposit required by this section may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction on the policy of insurance or deposit for damages to the extent covered by the policy. A person who brings an action on a policy or deposit shall notify the Division in writing upon filing the action.

6. Upon receiving a request from a client of an exchange facilitator, the Division shall notify the client: (a) That a policy of insurance is in effect or that a deposit has been made, and the amount of either; and (b) If there is an action against the policy of insurance, of the title, court and case number of the action and the amount sought by the plaintiff.

7. If an insurer or, in the case of a deposit, the Division wishes to make payment without awaiting action by a court, the amount of the policy or deposit must be reduced to the extent of any payment made by the insurer or the Division in good faith under the policy or deposit. Any payment must be based on written claims received by the insurer or the Division before any action is taken by a court.

8. Claims against a policy of insurance or deposit have equal priority, and if the policy or deposit is insufficient to pay all claims in full, they must be paid on a pro rata basis. Partial payment of claims is not full payment, and any claimant may bring an action against the exchange facilitator for the unpaid balance.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 633.6955 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 633 / Section 633.6955
Osteopathic physician prohibited from allowing person not enrolled in good standing at accredited school to perform or participate in certain activities; exception; civil penalty; limitation of action
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, an osteopathic physician shall not allow a person to perform or participate in any activity under the supervision of the osteopathic physician for the purpose of receiving credit toward a degree of doctor of medicine, osteopathy or osteopathic medicine, including, without limitation, clinical observation and contact with patients, unless the person is enrolled in good standing at: (a) A medical school that is accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the Association of American Medical Colleges or their successor organizations; or (b) A school of osteopathic medicine.

2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply to an osteopathic physician who supervises an activity performed by a person for the purpose of receiving credit toward a degree of doctor of medicine, osteopathy or osteopathic medicine if: (a) The activity takes place: (1) In a primary care practice that is located in an area that has been designated by the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services as a health professional shortage area pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 254e ; and (2) Entirely under the supervision of the osteopathic physician; and (b) The osteopathic physician is not currently supervising any other person who is receiving credit toward a degree of doctor of medicine, osteopathy or osteopathic medicine.

3. An osteopathic physician who violates the provisions of this section is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for each violation. The Attorney General or any district attorney of this State may recover the penalty in a civil action brought in the name of the State of Nevada in any court of competent jurisdiction.

4. Any action brought under this section must be brought not later than 2 years after the date of the last event constituting the alleged violation for which the action is brought.

5. As used in this section, “ primary care practice ” means a health care practice operated by one or more physicians who practice in the area of family medicine, internal medicine or pediatrics.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645.690 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645 / Section 645.690
Revocation, suspension or denial of renewal of license, permit or registration: Hearing; transcript
Status: in_force

1. The hearing on the charges must be held at such time and place as the Commission prescribes. The hearing may be held by the Commission or a majority thereof, and the hearing must be held, if the licensee, permittee or owner-developer so requests in writing, within the northern or southern district, as set forth in NRS 645.100 , within which the principal place of business of the licensee, permittee or owner-developer is situated.

2. At the hearing, a stenographic transcript of the proceedings must be made if requested or required for judicial review. Any party to the proceedings desiring a transcript must be furnished with a copy upon payment to the Division of the reasonable cost of transcription.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 624.345 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 624 / Section 624.345
Contest of administrative citation or order to cease and desist: Time limit; effect of failure to contest citation or order within time limit; extension of time to contest citation or order; service of citation or order
Status: in_force

1. A person who is issued a written citation pursuant to NRS 624.341 or an order to cease and desist pursuant to NRS 624.212 may contest the citation or order: (a) Within 15 business days after the date on which the citation or order is served on the person; or (b) For a citation that has been affirmed or modified following an informal citation conference pursuant to NRS 624.343 , within 15 business days after the date on which the affirmed or modified citation is served on the person.

2. A person may contest, without limitation: (a) The facts forming the basis for the determination that the person has committed an act which constitutes a violation of this chapter or the regulations of the Board; (b) The time allowed to take any corrective action ordered; (c) The amount of any administrative fine ordered; (d) The amount of any order to reimburse the Board for the expenses incurred to investigate the person; and (e) Whether any corrective action described in the citation or order is reasonable.

3. A citation issued pursuant to NRS 624.341 or an order to cease and desist issued pursuant to NRS 624.212 shall be deemed a final order of the Board and not subject to review by any court or agency if the person to whom the citation or order is issued does not contest the citation or order: (a) Within 15 business days after the date on which the citation or order is served on the person; (b) For a citation that has been affirmed or modified following an informal citation conference conducted pursuant to NRS 624.343 , within 15 business days after the date on which the affirmed or modified citation is served on the person; or (c) On or before such later date as specified by the Board pursuant to subsection 4.

4. The Board may, for good cause shown, extend the time to contest a citation issued pursuant to NRS 624.341 or an order to cease and desist issued pursuant to NRS 624.212 .

5. For the purposes of this section: (a) An order to cease and desist must be served in accordance with NRS 624.212 . (b) A citation shall be deemed to have been served on a person on: (1) The date on which the citation is personally delivered to the person; or (2) If the citation is mailed, the date on which the citation is mailed by certified mail to the last known business or residential address of the person.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 632.090 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 632 / Section 632.090
Deposit and use of money; delegation of authority concerning disciplinary action; deposit of fines; claim for attorney's fees or costs of investigation
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, all money received by the Board under the provisions of this chapter must be paid to the Executive Director of the Board, who shall deposit the money in banks, credit unions, savings and loan associations or savings banks in the State of Nevada. The money may be drawn on by the Board for payment of all expenses incurred in the administration of the provisions of this chapter.

2. The Board may delegate to a hearing officer or panel its authority to take any disciplinary action pursuant to this chapter, impose and collect fines and penalties 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. § 636.340 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 636 / Section 636.340
Restoration of revoked or suspended license
Status: in_force

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

Unless a license is suspended pursuant to NRS 425.540 , on or after the expiration of 1 year following the revocation or suspension of a license, an application may be made for the restoration of the license and the Board may, in the exercise of reasonable discretion, restore the license absolutely or upon specified conditions.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 640E.010 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 640E / Section 640E.010
Legislative declaration
Status: in_force

The Legislature hereby declares that the practice of dietetics is a learned profession affecting the safety, health and welfare of the public and is subject to regulation to protect the public from the practice of dietetics by unqualified and unlicensed persons and from unprofessional conduct by persons licensed to practice dietetics.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 623.190 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 623 / Section 623.190
Certificate of registration to practice architecture or residential design: Qualifications of applicants; standards for examination; regulations; oath; ground for denial of application
Status: in_force

1. Any person who is at least 21 years of age and of good moral character and who meets the requirements for education and practical training established by the Board by regulation may apply to the Board for registration pursuant to the provisions of this section as an architect.

2. Each year of study, up to and including 5 years of study, satisfactorily completed in an architectural program accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board, any program of architecture in the State of Nevada or any architectural program approved by the State Board of Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design is considered equivalent to 1 year of experience in architectural work for the purpose of registration as an architect.

3. The Board shall, by regulation, establish standards for examinations which must be consistent with standards employed by other states. The Board may adopt the standards of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, and the examination and grading procedure of that organization, as they exist on the date of adoption. Examinations may include tests in such technical and professional subjects as are prescribed by the Board.

4. If the Board adopts the examination of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, an applicant for registration as an architect who wishes to: (a) Take the examination must pay to the entity which administers the examination the fee charged by that entity for taking the examination and pay to the Board a processing fee as provided in NRS 623.310 . (b) Retake any part or parts of the examination which the applicant previously failed must pay to the entity which administers the examination the fee charged by that entity for retaking that part or parts.

5. Any person who is at least 21 years of age and of good moral character and who has a total of 5 years of credit for education or practical training, or a combination thereof which is acceptable to the Board, may apply to the Board for registration as a residential designer. The Board shall, by regulation, establish the amount of credit allowed for education, practical training or a combination thereof.

6. The Board shall, by regulation, establish the standards for the examination to qualify as a residential designer. The examination must consist of at least the following subjects: (a) Structural technology; (b) Materials and methods of construction; (c) Building systems and life safety; and (d) Graphic design.

7. Before being issued a certificate of registration to engage in the practice of architecture or residential design, each applicant must personally appear before the Board to take an oath prescribed by the Board.

8. Any application to the Board may be denied for any violation of the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.005 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.005
“Chemical” defined
Status: in_force

“ Chemical ” means all chemicals intended, designed and labeled for use in the cure, treatment, mitigation or prevention of disease in humans or other animals.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 644A.605 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 644A / Section 644A.605
Notice of change of ownership, name, services offered or location; new license required for operation after change; approval of changes in physical structure of establishment by Board
Status: in_force

1. The Board must be notified of any change of ownership, name, services offered or location of a cosmetological establishment. The establishment may not be operated after the change until a new license is issued. The owner of the establishment must apply to the Board for the license and pay the applicable fees established by subsections 3 and 4 of NRS 644A.600 .

2. After a license has been issued for the operation of a cosmetological establishment, any changes in the physical structure of the establishment must be approved by the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 640B.190 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 640B / Section 640B.190
Election of Chair; meetings; quorum
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall: (a) Elect from its members a Chair at the first meeting of each year; and (b) Meet at least three times each year at the call of the Chair of the Board, or upon the written request of at least three members of the Board.

2. A majority of the members of the Board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of the business of the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 624.560 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 624 / Section 624.560
Regulations
Status: in_force

The Board shall adopt such regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of NRS 624.400 to 624.560 , inclusive, including, without limitation, regulations governing:

1. The disbursement of money from the account; and

2. The manner in which a complaint is filed with the Board or its designee pursuant to NRS 624.480 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641C.960 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641C / Section 641C.960
Additional penalties
Status: in_force

In addition to any criminal penalty that may be imposed for a violation of NRS 641C.900 or 641C.910 , the Board, after notice and a hearing, may:

1. Issue an order against any person who has violated NRS 641C.900 or 641C.910 , imposing an administrative penalty of not more than $5,000 for each violation. Any administrative penalty collected pursuant to this subsection must be deposited in the State General Fund.

2. Issue and serve on the person an order to cease and desist until the person obtains from the Board the proper license or certificate and otherwise demonstrates that he or she is no longer in violation of NRS 641C.900 or 641C.910 , as applicable. An order to cease and desist must include a telephone number by which the person may contact the Board.

3. Issue a citation to the person. A citation issued pursuant to this subsection must be in writing, describe with particularity the nature of the violation and inform the person of the provisions of this section. 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.

4. Impose any combination of the penalties set forth in subsections 1, 2 and 3.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 628B.040 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 628B / Section 628B.040
“Commissioner” defined
Status: in_force

“ Commissioner ” means the Commissioner of Financial Institutions.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645B.025 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645B / Section 645B.025
Posting of license; restrictions on transfer or assignment of license
Status: in_force

1. A mortgage company shall post each license in a conspicuous place in the office to which it pertains.

2. A mortgage company may not transfer or assign a license to another person, unless the Commissioner gives written approval.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641C.910 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641C / Section 641C.910
Unlawful to engage in certain acts, use certain titles or make certain representations without being licensed or certified; injunctive relief
Status: in_force

1. A person shall not: (a) Hold himself or herself out to a member of the general public as a clinical alcohol and drug counselor, a clinical alcohol and drug counselor intern, an alcohol and drug counselor, an alcohol and drug counselor intern, a problem gambling counselor or a problem gambling counselor intern; (b) Use the title “clinical alcohol and drug counselor,” “clinical alcohol and drug counselor intern,” “alcohol and drug counselor,” “alcohol and drug counselor intern,” “drug counselor,” “substance use counselor,” “problem gambling counselor,” “problem gambling counselor intern,” “gambling counselor” or any similar title in connection with his or her work; (c) Imply in any way that he or she is licensed or certified by the Board; (d) Engage in the practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders; (e) Engage in the clinical practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders; or (f) Engage in the practice of counseling persons with an addictive disorder related to gambling, unless the person is licensed or certified by the Board pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

2. If the Board believes that any person has violated or is about to violate any provision of this chapter or a regulation adopted pursuant thereto, it may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin the person from engaging in or continuing the violation. An injunction: (a) May be issued without proof of actual damage sustained by any person. (b) Does not prevent the criminal prosecution and punishment of a person who violates a provision of this chapter or a regulation adopted pursuant thereto.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 624.262 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 624 / Section 624.262
Financial responsibility of applicant or licensee: Demonstration required
Status: in_force

A licensee or an applicant for a contractor's license must prove financial responsibility by demonstrating that his or her past and current financial solvency and expectations for financial solvency in the future are such as to provide the Board with a reasonable expectation that the licensee or applicant can successfully do business as a contractor without jeopardy to the public health, safety and welfare.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645.019 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645 / Section 645.019
“Property management” defined
Status: in_force

“ Property management ” means the physical, administrative or financial maintenance and management of real property, or the supervision of such activities for a fee, commission or other compensation or valuable consideration, pursuant to a property management agreement.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645.015 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645 / Section 645.015
“Director” defined
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, “Director” means the Director of the Department of Business and Industry.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 633.571 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 633 / Section 633.571
Examination of medical competency
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS , if the Board has reason to believe that the conduct of any osteopathic physician, physician assistant or anesthesiologist assistant has raised a reasonable question as to his or her competence to practice osteopathic medicine or to practice as a physician assistant or anesthesiologist assistant, as applicable, with reasonable skill and safety to patients, the Board may require the osteopathic physician, physician assistant or anesthesiologist assistant to submit to an examination for the purposes of determining his or her competence to practice osteopathic medicine or to practice as a physician assistant or anesthesiologist assistant, as applicable, with reasonable skill and safety to patients.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 637B.236 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 637B / Section 637B.236
Apprentices: Supervision of and responsibility for work; selection of hearing aid; signing of audiogram or sales document
Status: in_force

1. All work performed by a licensed apprentice must be directly supervised by a hearing aid specialist or dispensing audiologist, and the hearing aid specialist or dispensing audiologist is responsible and civilly liable for the negligence or incompetence of the licensed apprentice under his or her supervision.

2. Any selection of a hearing aid for a customer made by a licensed apprentice must be approved by a hearing aid specialist or dispensing audiologist.

3. Any audiogram or sales document prepared by a licensed apprentice must be signed by the apprentice and the supervising hearing aid specialist or dispensing audiologist.

4. As used in this section: (a) “ Incompetence ” means a lack of ability to practice safely and skillfully as a licensed apprentice arising from: (1) A lack of knowledge or training; or (2) An impaired physical or mental capability, including an alcohol or other substance use disorder. (b) “ Negligence ” means a deviation from the normal standard of professional care exercised generally by apprentices.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641D.760 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641D / Section 641D.760
Complaints: Filing; retention
Status: in_force

1. The Board or any review panel of a hospital or an association of behavior analysts, assistant behavior analysts or registered behavior technicians which becomes aware that any one or a combination of the grounds for initiating disciplinary action may exist as to a person practicing applied behavior analysis in this State shall, and any other person who is so aware may, file a written complaint specifying the relevant facts with the Board.

2. The Board shall retain all complaints filed with the Board pursuant to this section for at least 10 years, including, without limitation, any complaints not acted upon.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 631.240 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 631 / Section 631.240
Examination for license to practice dentistry; issuance of certificate of registration
Status: in_force

1. Any person desiring to obtain a license to practice dentistry in this State, after having complied with the regulations of the Board to determine eligibility: (a) Except as otherwise provided in NRS 622.090 , must present to the Board a certificate granted by the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations which contains a notation that the applicant has passed the National Board Dental Examination with an average score of at least 75; and (b) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, must: (1) Successfully pass a clinical examination approved by the Board and the American Board of Dental Examiners; or (2) Present to the Board a certificate granted by the Western Regional Examining Board which contains a notation that the applicant has passed a clinical examination administered by the Western Regional Examining Board.

2. The Board shall examine each applicant in writing on the contents and interpretation of this chapter and the regulations of the Board.

3. All persons who have satisfied the requirements for licensure as a dentist must be registered as licensed dentists on the board register, as provided in this chapter, and are entitled to receive a certificate of registration, signed by all members of the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 644A.076 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 644A / Section 644A.076
“Exfoliation” defined
Status: in_force

“ Exfoliation ” means a process whereby superficial epidermal cells are removed from the skin.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 631.101 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 631 / Section 631.101
“Restorative dental hygiene” defined
Status: in_force

“ Restorative dental hygiene ” means the performance of educational, preventative, therapeutic, palliative and restorative treatment of intraoral or extraoral procedures under the supervision of a dentist or as otherwise authorized pursuant to this chapter by a dental hygienist who holds a special endorsement issued pursuant to NRS 631.288 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645D.703 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645D / Section 645D.703
Disciplinary or other action for failure to pay money owed to Division
Status: in_force

In addition to any other remedy or penalty, the Administrator may:

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

2. Refuse to renew, or suspend or revoke, the certificate or license of a person who has failed to pay money which the person owes to the Division.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 649.057 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 649 / Section 649.057
Investigations and hearings
Status: in_force

In the conduct of any investigation or hearing, the Commissioner may:

1. Compel the attendance of any person by subpoena.

2. Administer oaths.

3. Examine any person under oath concerning the business and conduct of affairs of any person subject to the provisions of this chapter and in connection therewith require the production of any books, records or papers relevant to the inquiry.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 640E.220 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 640E / Section 640E.220
Expiration and renewal of license
Status: in_force

1. A license to engage in the practice of dietetics expires 2 years after the date of issuance.

2. The Board may renew a license if the applicant: (a) Submits a completed written application and the appropriate fee required pursuant to this chapter; (b) Submits documentation of completion of such continuing training and education as required by regulations adopted by the Board; (c) Has not committed any act which is grounds for disciplinary action, unless the Board determines that sufficient restitution has been made or the act was not substantially related to the practice of dietetics; (d) Submits information that the credentials of the applicant are in good standing; and (e) Submits all other information required to complete the renewal.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 636.287 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 636 / Section 636.287
Requirements for certification: Regulations
Status: in_force

The Board shall adopt regulations which prescribe the requirements for certification to administer and prescribe pharmaceutical agents pursuant to NRS 636.288 . The requirements must include:

1. A license to practice optometry in this State;

2. The successful completion of the “Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease Examination” administered by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry or an equivalent examination approved by the Board; and

3. The successful completion of not fewer than 40 hours of clinical training in administering and prescribing pharmaceutical agents in a training program which is conducted by an ophthalmologist and approved by the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645B.196 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645B / Section 645B.196
Liability of advertising spokesperson for mortgage company for certain damages
Status: in_force

1. An advertising spokesperson for a mortgage company is jointly and severally liable with the mortgage company for damages caused by the mortgage company by fraud, embezzlement, misappropriation of property, a violation of the provisions of this chapter or the regulations adopted pursuant thereto, or an action of the mortgage company that is grounds for disciplinary action, if: (a) The advertising spokesperson knew or should have known of the fraud, embezzlement, misappropriation of property, violation of the provisions of this chapter or the regulations adopted pursuant thereto, or action of the mortgage company that is grounds for disciplinary action; or (b) In advertising for the mortgage company, the advertising spokesperson knew or should have known that: (1) The conduct of the advertising spokesperson was likely to deceive, defraud or harm the public or any person who engaged in business with the mortgage company; or (2) The advertising spokesperson was disseminating material information concerning the mortgage company or the business, products or services of the mortgage company which was false or misleading.

2. As used in this section: (a) “ Advertising for a mortgage company” means advertising or otherwise promoting a mortgage company or the business, products or services of the mortgage company using any medium of communication. (b) “ Advertising spokesperson for a mortgage company” or “ advertising spokesperson ” means a person who consents to and receives compensation for using his or her name or likeness in advertising for a mortgage company.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 632.0127 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 632 / Section 632.0127
“Basic nursing services” defined
Status: in_force

“Basic nursing services” means the performance of acts designated by the Board which are within the practice of nursing under the direction of a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse that do not require the substantial specialized skill, judgment and knowledge required of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 623.333 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 623 / Section 623.333
Architect or residential designer not required to obtain certificate of registration to practice as registered interior designer
Status: in_force

1. An architect who is registered pursuant to the provisions of this chapter is not required to obtain a certificate of registration to practice as a registered interior designer.

2. A residential designer who is registered pursuant to the provisions of this chapter is not required to obtain a certificate of registration to practice as a registered interior designer while engaged in the practice of residential design.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 625.035 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 625 / Section 625.035
“Land surveyor intern” defined
Status: in_force

“Land surveyor intern” means a person who has satisfied the requirements of NRS 625.386 and subsection 1 of NRS 625.390 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630A.370 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630A / Section 630A.370
Grounds for initiating disciplinary action or denying issuance of license or certificate: Inability to practice; deceptive conduct; harmful medical practices; unlawful administering, dispensing or prescribing of controlled substance; unlawful abortion; practicing beyond scope of license or certificate; practicing experimental medicine without consent of patient; failure to exercise skill or diligence; certain operation of medical facility; violations related to pelvic examinations
Status: in_force

The following acts, among others, constitute grounds for initiating disciplinary action or denying the issuance of a license or certificate:

1. Inability to practice homeopathic medicine or to practice as an advanced practitioner of homeopathy or as a homeopathic assistant, as applicable, with reasonable skill and safety because of an illness, a mental or physical condition or an alcohol or other substance use disorder.

2. Engaging in any: (a) Professional conduct which is intended to deceive or which the Board by regulation has determined is unethical. (b) Medical practice harmful to the public or any conduct detrimental to the public health, safety or morals which does not constitute gross or repeated malpractice or professional incompetence.

3. Administering, dispensing or prescribing any controlled substance, except as authorized by law.

4. Performing, assisting or advising an unlawful abortion or in the injection of any liquid substance into the human body to cause an abortion.

5. Practicing or offering to practice beyond the scope permitted by law, or performing services which the homeopathic physician, advanced practitioner of homeopathy or homeopathic assistant knows or has reason to know he or she is not competent to perform.

6. Performing any procedure without first obtaining the informed consent of the patient or the patient's family or prescribing any therapy which by the current standards of the practice of homeopathic medicine is experimental.

7. Continued failure to exercise the skill or diligence or use the methods ordinarily exercised under the same circumstances by homeopathic physicians, advanced practitioners of homeopathy and homeopathic assistants in good standing who practice homeopathy and electrodiagnosis, as applicable.

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

9. Performing or supervising the performance of a pelvic examination in violation of NRS 629.085 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 623A.143 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 623A / Section 623A.143
Authority of Board to grant or deny applications for or revoke or suspend certificates to practice as landscape architect intern, hold membership in certain organizations and administer examinations
Status: in_force

The Board may:

1. Grant or deny an application for a certificate to practice as a landscape architect intern after examination and revoke or suspend a certificate to practice as a landscape architect intern or take any other disciplinary action set forth in NRS 623A.270 for any of the causes specified in this chapter;

2. Hold membership in any organization relating to landscape architects or the practice of landscape architecture; or

3. Administer examinations on behalf of any national association of registered boards that certifies landscape architects.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 643.171 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 643 / Section 643.171
License to operate barbershop required
Status: in_force

No person may operate a barbershop unless the Board has issued a license to operate a barbershop to that person.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 647.010 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 647 / Section 647.010
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 647.011 to 647.0185 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 622A.070 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 622A / Section 622A.070
“Prosecutor” defined
Status: in_force

“ Prosecutor ” means any of the following:

1. The Attorney General or a deputy attorney general who prosecutes a contested case pursuant to this chapter;

2. If the Attorney General and the deputies of the Attorney General are disqualified to act in such a matter, an attorney appointed by the Attorney General to prosecute a contested case pursuant to this chapter; or

3. If the regulatory body is authorized to employ or retain attorneys other than the Attorney General and the deputies of the Attorney General, an attorney employed or retained by the regulatory body to prosecute a contested case pursuant to this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 625.154 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 625 / Section 625.154
Duties: Examinations for license
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall hold examinations of applicants for licenses at least once each year in localities determined by the number of applications received.

2. The examinations must be written and administered in English.

3. The Board shall not prohibit an applicant for a license from taking a regularly scheduled examination for that license solely because the Board failed to review the applicant's application before the examination. If the Board prohibits an applicant for a license from taking the examination in violation of this subsection, the Board shall hold or cause to be held an examination for the applicant within 30 days after the violation occurs.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645C.180 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645C / Section 645C.180
Commission of Appraisers of Real Estate: Creation; appointment and terms of members; limitations on membership
Status: in_force

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

2. At least two members of the Commission must be residents of the southern district of Nevada, which consists of the counties of Clark, Esmeralda, Lincoln and Nye.

3. At least two members of the Commission must be residents of the northern district of Nevada, which consists of Carson City, and the counties of Churchill, Douglas, Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander, Lyon, Mineral, Pershing, Storey, Washoe and White Pine.

4. Not more than two members may be appointed from any one county.

5. After the terms of the initial members, the Commission must contain at least two members who hold certificates as general appraisers and at least two members who hold certificates or licenses as residential appraisers.

6. A member of the Commission is eligible for reappointment, but shall not serve for a period greater than 6 years consecutively, after which the member is not eligible for appointment or reappointment until 3 years have elapsed from his or her previous period of service.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 624.580 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 624 / Section 624.580
Construction Education Account; administration
Status: reserved

1. There is hereby created a Construction Education Account as a separate account within the State General Fund.

2. Money deposited in the Account must be used: (a) For the purposes of construction education and to pay the costs of the Commission on Construction Education as described in accordance with subsection 3, and in addition to any other money provided for construction education from any other source; or (b) For any other purpose authorized by the Legislature.

3. The Commission on Construction Education shall administer the Construction Education Account and, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b) of subsection 2, shall disburse the money in the Account as follows: (a) At least 95 percent of the money deposited in the Account must be used to fund programs of education which relate to building construction and which the Commission on Construction Education determines qualify for grants; and (b) Not more than 5 percent of the money deposited in the Account may be reserved for operating expenses incurred by the Commission on Construction Education pursuant to this section.

4. The unexpended and unencumbered balance, if any, remaining in the Construction Education Account at the end of each fiscal year, must remain in the Account.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645A.070 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645A / Section 645A.070
Records of transactions in escrow: Maintenance; filing
Status: in_force

1. All escrow agents and agencies shall maintain, for a period of not less than 6 years, complete and suitable records of all escrow transactions made by them. A record of a transaction must be maintained in the county in which the property to which it relates is located if the agent or agency maintains a place of business in that county. If a place of business is not maintained in that county, the record must be maintained in the agent's or agency's principal place of business.

2. Every escrow agent and agency shall, at the times required by the Commissioner, file in the Office of the Commissioner a correct statement, in the form and containing the data the Commissioner may require, of the business of the agent or agency.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 656.310 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 656 / Section 656.310
Court reporters: Use of certain designation and abbreviation; inclusion of certificate number on transcripts and business cards
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, each natural person to whom a valid existing certificate of registration as a certified court reporter has been issued under this chapter: (a) Must be designated as a certified court reporter; (b) May, in connection with his or her practice of court reporting, use the abbreviation “C.C.R.”; and (c) Shall not, in connection with his or her practice of court reporting, use the abbreviation “C.C.R.-V.”

2. Each natural person to whom a valid existing certificate of registration as a certified court reporter has been issued under this chapter and who has only passed the portion of the examination required pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 2 of NRS 656.170 through the use of voice writing: (a) Must be designated as a certified court reporter-voice writer; (b) May, in connection with his or her practice of court reporting, use the abbreviation “C.C.R.-V.”; (c) Shall not, in connection with his or her practice of court reporting, use the abbreviation “C.C.R.”; and (d) Shall engage in the practice of court reporting only through the use of voice writing.

3. No natural person other than the holder of a valid existing certificate of registration under this chapter may use the title or designation of “certified court reporter,” “certified court reporter-voice writer,” “C.C.R.” or “C.C.R.-V.,” either directly or indirectly, in connection with his or her profession or business.

4. Every certified court reporter shall place the number of the certificate: (a) On the cover page and certificate page of all transcripts of proceedings; and (b) On all business cards.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 623.015 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 623 / Section 623.015
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 623.017 to 623.029 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641.250 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641 / Section 641.250
Complaints: Filing; retention
Status: in_force

1. The Board or any of its members, any review panel of a hospital or an association of psychologists which becomes aware that any one or combination of the grounds for initiating disciplinary action may exist as to a person practicing psychology or practicing as a psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee in this State shall, and any other person who is so aware may, file a written complaint specifying the relevant facts with the Board.

2. The Board shall retain all complaints filed with the Board pursuant to this section for at least 10 years, including, without limitation, any complaints not acted upon.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645C.270 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645C / Section 645C.270
Interns: Registration card; supervision; authorization to work; denial of registration card
Status: in_force

1. An intern must: (a) Obtain a registration card from the Division; and (b) Be associated with and supervised by the appraiser named in the registration card.

2. An intern shall not assist in the preparation or communication of an appraisal without the written authorization of the appraiser named in the intern’s registration card.

3. The Division may deny an application for a registration card on any ground sufficient to deny an application for a certificate or license.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 632.3446 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 632 / Section 632.3446
Payment of child support: Submission of certain information by applicant; grounds for denial of license or certificate; duty of Board
Status: in_force

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

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

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

3. A license or certificate may not be issued or renewed by the Board pursuant to this chapter 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. § 641D.260 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641D / Section 641D.260
Board authorized to contract to carry out provisions of chapter
Status: in_force

The Board may contract with any appropriate public or private agency, organization or institution in order to carry out the provisions of this chapter. The purposes of such a contract may include, without limitation:

1. To obtain assistance in processing applications for the issuance or renewal of a license;

2. To obtain technical assistance;

3. To facilitate cooperation with another board or licensing entity in this State or any other jurisdiction;

4. To obtain recommendations to improve and standardize procedures used by the Board; and

5. To obtain assistance in identifying resources for improving the operations of the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 642.011 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 642 / Section 642.011
“Cremation” defined
Status: in_force

“Cremation” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 451.617 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645F.510 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645F / Section 645F.510
License required
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in NRS 645F.500 , a person shall not engage in the business of a mortgage servicer or hold himself or herself out as a mortgage servicer in this State without a license issued pursuant to this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645A.080 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645A / Section 645A.080
Records of Commissioner: General provisions governing public inspection and confidentiality
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by law, all papers, documents, reports and other written instruments filed with the Commissioner pursuant to this chapter are open to public inspection, except that the Commissioner may withhold from public inspection for such time as the Commissioner considers necessary any information which in his or her judgment the public welfare or the welfare of any escrow agent or agency requires to be so withheld.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.23912 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.23912
Initial prescription for certain controlled substances for treatment of pain: Requirements for evaluation and risk assessment of patient; contents and documentation of informed consent of patient
Status: in_force

1. An evaluation and risk assessment of a patient conducted pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 639.23911 must include, without limitation: (a) Obtaining and reviewing a relevant medical history of the patient. (b) Conducting a physical examination of the patient directed to the source of the patient's pain and within the scope of practice of the practitioner. (c) If the prescription is for a quantity of a controlled substance listed in schedule II, III or IV that is intended to be used in not less than 30 days: (1) Making a good faith effort to obtain and review any medical records of the patient from any other provider of health care who has provided care to the patient that are relevant to the prescription; and (2) Documenting efforts to obtain such medical records and the conclusions from reviewing any such medical records in the medical record of the patient. (d) Assessing the mental health and risk of abuse, dependency and addiction of the patient using methods supported by peer-reviewed scientific research and validated by a nationally recognized organization.

2. The informed consent obtained pursuant to paragraph (e) of subsection 1 of NRS 639.23911 must include, where applicable, information concerning: (a) The potential risks and benefits of treatment using the controlled substance, including if a form of the controlled substance that is designed to deter abuse is available, the risks and benefits of using that form; (b) Proper use of the controlled substance; (c) Any alternative means of treating the symptoms of the patient and the cause of such symptoms; (d) The important provisions of the treatment plan established for the patient pursuant to paragraph (c) of subsection 1 of NRS 639.23911 in a clear and simple manner; (e) The risks of dependency, addiction and overdose during treatment using the controlled substance; (f) Methods to safely store and legally dispose of the controlled substance; (g) The manner in which the practitioner will address requests for refills of the prescription, including, without limitation, an explanation of the provisions of NRS 639.23913 , if applicable; (h) If the patient is a woman between 15 and 45 years of age, the risk to a fetus of chronic exposure to controlled substances during pregnancy, including, without limitation, the risks of fetal dependency on the controlled substance and neonatal abstinence syndrome; (i) If the controlled substance is an opioid, the availability of an opioid antagonist, as defined in NRS 453C.040 , without a prescription; and (j) If the patient is an unemancipated minor, the risks that the minor will abuse or misuse the controlled substance or divert the controlled substance for use by another person and ways to detect such abuse, misuse or diversion.

3. A practitioner shall document a conversation in which a patient provided informed consent that meets the requirements of subsection 2 in the medical record of the patient. If a patient provides informed written consent, the practitioner must include the document on which the informed consent is recorded in the medical record of the patient.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 623.080 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 623 / Section 623.080
Oaths of members
Status: in_force

The members of the Board shall, within 30 days after appointment, take and subscribe to the oath of office as prescribed by the laws of Nevada, and file the same with the Secretary of State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 627.140 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 627 / Section 627.140
“Related construction control” defined
Status: in_force

“Related construction control” means a construction control owned, in whole or in part, by the lender, by one or more of the stockholders of the lender, by one or more of the associates or partners of the lender, or designated by the lender or the lender and the borrower of funds or by the borrower alone or by a person at the request of the lender.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645A.160 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645A / Section 645A.160
Requirements
Status: in_force

All money deposited in escrow to be delivered upon the close of the escrow or upon any other contingency must be kept separate from money belonging to the escrow agent or agency and must be deposited in a financial institution that is federally insured or insured by a private insurer approved pursuant to NRS 672.755 unless another financial institution has been designated in writing in the instructions for the escrow. The money when deposited must be designated as “trust funds” or “escrow accounts” or under some other appropriate name indicating that the money is not the money of the escrow agent or agency.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630.277 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630 / Section 630.277
Requirements; prohibitions; intern in respiratory care
Status: in_force

1. Every person who wishes to practice respiratory care in this State must: (a) Have: (1) A high school diploma; or (2) A general equivalency diploma or an equivalent document; (b) Complete an educational program for respiratory care which has been approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or its successor organization or the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care or its successor organization; (c) Pass the examination as an entry-level or advanced practitioner of respiratory care administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care or its successor organization; (d) Be certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care or its successor organization; and (e) Be licensed to practice respiratory care by the Board and have paid the required fee for licensure.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a person shall not: (a) Practice respiratory care; or (b) Hold himself or herself out as qualified to practice respiratory care, in this State without complying with the provisions of subsection 1.

3. Any person who has completed the educational requirements set forth in paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection 1 may practice respiratory care pursuant to a program of practical training as an intern in respiratory care for not more than 12 months after completing those educational requirements.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645A.110 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645A / Section 645A.110
Investigation by Commissioner; powers of Commissioner; injunctive relief; enforcement of subpoenas
Status: in_force

1. The Commissioner may conduct an investigation if it appears that an escrow agent or agency is conducting business in an unsafe and injurious manner or in violation of this chapter or if it appears that any person is engaging in the escrow business without being licensed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

2. If upon investigation it appears that the agent or agency is so conducting business or an unlicensed person is engaged in the escrow business, the Commissioner may: (a) Order the person to discontinue conducting business in an injurious manner or in violation of this chapter. A person may, within 30 days after receiving the order, file a verified petition with the Commissioner for a hearing. If the Commissioner does not hold a hearing within 30 days after the petition is filed or issue a written decision within 45 days after the hearing is held, the order is rescinded. (b) So advise the district attorney of the county in which the business is conducted or the Attorney General. The district attorney or the Attorney General shall cause the appropriate legal action to be taken to enjoin the operation of the business or prosecute the violations of this chapter. (c) Bring suit in the name and on behalf of the State of Nevada against the person and any other person concerned in or in any way participating in or about to participate in the unsafe or injurious practices or action in violation of this chapter or regulations thereunder to enjoin that person from continuing those practices or engaging therein or doing any such act.

3. If the Commissioner brings suit, the district court of any county of this State may grant an injunction to prevent and restrain the unsafe, injurious or illegal practices or transactions. The court may, during the pendency of the proceedings before it, issue such temporary restraining orders as may appear to be just and proper. The findings of the Commissioner shall be deemed to be prima facie evidence and sufficient ground, in the discretion of the court, for the issuance ex parte of a temporary restraining order. In any such court proceedings the Commissioner may apply for and on due showing is entitled to have issued the court's subpoena requiring forthwith the appearance of any defendant and his or her employees and the production of documents, books and records as may appear necessary for the hearing of the petition, to testify and give evidence concerning the acts or conduct or things complained of in the application for injunction.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630.279 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630 / Section 630.279
Regulations concerning licensure
Status: in_force

The Board shall adopt regulations regarding the licensure of practitioners of respiratory care, including, without limitation:

1. Educational and other qualifications of applicants;

2. Required academic programs which applicants must successfully complete;

3. Procedures for applying for and issuing licenses;

4. Tests or examinations of applicants by the Board;

5. The types of medical services that a practitioner of respiratory care may perform, except that a practitioner of respiratory care may not perform those specific functions and duties delegated or otherwise restricted by specific statute to persons licensed as dentists, chiropractic physicians, naprapaths, podiatric physicians, optometrists, physicians, osteopathic physicians or hearing aid specialists pursuant to this chapter or chapter 631, 633, 634, 634B, 635, 636 or 637B of NRS , as appropriate, or persons who hold a license to engage in radiation therapy and radiologic imaging or a limited license to engage in radiologic imaging pursuant to chapter 653 of NRS ;

6. The duration, renewal and termination of licenses; and

7. The grounds and procedures for disciplinary actions against practitioners of respiratory care.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 632.239 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 632 / Section 632.239
Advanced practice registered nurse: Authority to issue order for school or authorized entity to obtain and maintain auto-injectable epinephrine; immunity from liability
Status: in_force

1. An advanced practice registered nurse may issue to a public or private school an order to allow the school to obtain and maintain auto-injectable epinephrine at the school, regardless of whether any person at the school has been diagnosed with a condition which may cause the person to require such medication for the treatment of anaphylaxis.

2. An advanced practice registered nurse may issue to an authorized entity an order to allow the authorized entity to obtain and maintain auto-injectable epinephrine at any location under the control of the authorized entity where allergens capable of causing anaphylaxis may be present, regardless of whether any person employed by, affiliated with or served by the authorized entity has been diagnosed with a condition which may cause the person to require such medication for the treatment of anaphylaxis.

3. An order issued pursuant to subsection 1 or 2 must contain: (a) The name and signature of the advanced practice registered nurse and the address of the advanced practice registered nurse if not immediately available to the pharmacist; (b) The classification of his or her license; (c) The name of the public or private school or authorized entity to which the order is issued; (d) The name, strength and quantity of the drug authorized to be obtained and maintained by the order; and (e) The date of issue.

4. An advanced practice registered nurse is not subject to disciplinary action solely for issuing a valid order pursuant to subsection 1 or 2 to an entity other than a natural person and without knowledge of a specific natural person who requires the medication.

5. An advanced practice registered nurse is not liable for any error or omission concerning the acquisition, possession, provision or administration of auto-injectable epinephrine maintained by a public or private school or authorized entity pursuant to an order issued by the advanced practice registered nurse pursuant to subsection 1 or 2 not resulting from gross negligence or reckless, willful or wanton conduct of the advanced practice registered nurse.

6. As used in this section: (a) “ Authorized entity ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 450B.710 . (b) “ Private school ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 394.103 . (c) “ Public school ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 385.007 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 629.460 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 629 / Section 629.460
Sponsoring organization required to register with Division; contents of form; registration deemed prima facie evidence of due care; authority of Division to revoke registration
Status: in_force

1. A sponsoring organization shall, before organizing or arranging for the provision of voluntary health care service in this State, register with the Division by submitting to the Division a form prescribed by the Division which contains: (a) The name, street address and telephone number of the sponsoring organization; (b) The name, street address and telephone number of each person who is an officer, director or organizational official of the sponsoring organization and who is responsible for the operation of the sponsoring organization; and (c) Any other information required for registration by the Division.

2. Each sponsoring organization shall: (a) Notify the Division in writing of any change in the information required for registration pursuant to subsection 1 not later than 10 days after the change. (b) File a report with the Division not later than 10 days after the end of each calendar quarter identifying each provider of health care who provided voluntary health care service during the calendar quarter in association with the sponsoring organization. The report filed pursuant to this paragraph must include a copy of the current license or certificate of each provider of health care identified in the report and the date, location and type of service provided by each provider of health care. A sponsoring organization shall maintain a record of each report filed pursuant to this paragraph for a period of not less than 5 years after the date on which the report is filed. Each report maintained pursuant to this paragraph, including copies thereof, must be made available for inspection by the Division upon reasonable request.

3. Compliance with this section shall be deemed to be prima facie evidence that a sponsoring organization has exercised due care in selecting a provider of health care to associate with the sponsoring organization to provide voluntary health care service.

4. The Division may, after reasonable notice and a hearing, revoke the registration of any sponsoring organization that fails to comply with the requirements of this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 622A.010 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 622A / Section 622A.010
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 622A.020 to 622A.090 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641C.160 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641C / Section 641C.160
Terms of office; removal of members; election of officers; meetings; limitations on expenses; maintenance of records; adoption of seal; quorum
Status: in_force

1. After the initial terms, the members of the Board must be appointed to terms of 4 years and may not serve more than two consecutive terms.

2. Upon the expiration of a term, the member continues to serve on the Board until a qualified person has been appointed as a successor.

3. The Governor may, after notice and hearing, remove any member of the Board for misconduct, incompetence, neglect of duty or any other sufficient cause.

4. The Board shall: (a) Elect annually from its members a President, Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer. If the President, Vice President or Secretary-Treasurer is replaced by another person appointed by the Governor, the Board shall elect from its members a replacement for the President, Vice President or Secretary-Treasurer. (b) Meet not less than twice a year and may meet at other times at the call of the President or a majority of its members. (c) Not incur any expenses that exceed the money received from time to time as fees provided by the provisions of this chapter. (d) Prepare and maintain a record of its transactions and proceedings. (e) Adopt a seal of which each court of this State shall take judicial notice.

5. A majority of the members of the Board constitutes a quorum to transact the business of the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630.173 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630 / Section 630.173
Submission of certain information concerning claims for malpractice, complaints and other disciplinary action involving applicant for license to practice medicine; consideration by Board of certain information more than 10 years old
Status: in_force

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

2. The Board may consider any information specified in subsection 1 that is more than 10 years old if the Board receives the information from the applicant or any other source from which the Board is verifying the information provided by the applicant.

3. The Board may refuse to consider any information specified in subsection 1 that is more than 10 years old if the Board determines that the claim or complaint is remote or isolated and that obtaining or attempting to obtain a record relating to the information will unreasonably delay the consideration of the application.

4. The Board shall not issue a license to the applicant until it has received all the information required by this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 640.195 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 640 / Section 640.195
Limitation on insertion of same needle during dry needling
Status: in_force

A physical therapist who is qualified to perform dry needling pursuant to the regulations adopted in accordance with subsection 3 of NRS 640.050 shall not insert the same needle more than one time during the performance of dry needling.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 629.515 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 629 / Section 629.515
Valid license or certificate required; exceptions; restrictions; jurisdiction over and applicability of laws; conditions for establishment of relationship with patient using telehealth; use for conduct of forensic medical examination of apparent victim of sexual assault or strangulation; regulations
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, before a provider of health care who is located at a distant site may use telehealth to direct or manage the care or render a diagnosis of a patient who is located at an originating site in this State or write a treatment order or prescription for such a patient, the provider must hold a valid license or certificate to practice his or her profession in this State, including, without limitation, a special purpose license issued pursuant to NRS 630.261 . The requirements of this subsection do not apply to a provider of health care who is providing services within the scope of his or her employment by or pursuant to a contract entered into with an urban Indian organization, as defined in 25 U.S.C. § 1603 .

2. The provisions of this section must not be interpreted or construed to: (a) Modify, expand or alter the scope of practice of a provider of health care; or (b) Authorize a provider of health care to provide services in a setting that is not authorized by law or in a manner that violates the standard of care required of the provider of health care.

3. A provider of health care who is located at a distant site and uses telehealth to direct or manage the care or render a diagnosis of a patient who is located at an originating site in this State or write a treatment order or prescription for such a patient: (a) Is subject to the laws and jurisdiction of the State of Nevada, including, without limitation, any regulations adopted by an occupational licensing board in this State, regardless of the location from which the provider of health care provides services through telehealth. (b) Shall comply with all federal and state laws that would apply if the provider were located at a distant site in this State.

4. A provider of health care may establish a relationship with a patient using telehealth when it is clinically appropriate to establish a relationship with a patient in that manner. The State Board of Health may adopt regulations governing the process by which a provider of health care may establish a relationship with a patient using telehealth.

5. A provider of health care who is located at an originating site and is conducting a forensic medical examination of an apparent victim of sexual assault or strangulation may use telehealth to connect to an appropriately trained physician, physician assistant or registered nurse who is located at a distant site for the purpose of obtaining instructions and guidance on conducting the examination. The provisions of this subsection must not be construed to prohibit the use of telehealth for communication between providers of health care in other circumstances authorized by law.

6. As used in this section: (a) “ Distant site ” means the location of the site where a telehealth provider of health care is providing telehealth services to a patient located at an originating site. (b) “ Originating site ” means the location of the site where a patient is receiving telehealth services from a provider of health care located at a distant site. (c) “ Sexual assault ” means a violation of NRS 200.366 or 200.368 . (d) “ Strangulation ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 200.481 . (e) “ Telehealth ” means the delivery of services from a provider of health care to a patient at a different location through the use of information and audio-visual communication technology, not including facsimile or electronic mail. The term includes, without limitation, communication between a provider of health care who is providing in-person services to a patient and a provider of health care at a different location and the delivery of services from a provider of health care to a patient at a different location through the use of: (1) Synchronous interaction or an asynchronous system of storing and forwarding information; and (2) Audio-only interaction, whether synchronous or asynchronous.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 649.310 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 649 / Section 649.310
Remote location: Prerequisites for collection agent to begin remote work
Status: in_force

Before a collection agent begins working from a remote location, the collection agent must:

1. Sign a written agreement prepared by the collection agency that requires a collection agent working from a remote location to: (a) Maintain data concerning debtors in a confidential manner and refrain from printing or otherwise reproducing such data into a physical record while working from the remote location; (b) Read and comply with the security policy established pursuant to NRS 649.312 and any policy to ensure the safety of the equipment of the collection agency that the collection agent is authorized to use; (c) Review a description of the work that the collection agent is authorized to perform from the remote location and only perform work included in that description; (d) Refrain from disclosing to a debtor that the collection agent is working from a remote location or that the remote location is a place of business of the collection agency; (e) Authorize the employer to monitor the collection agent while he or she is working from the remote location, including, without limitation, recording any calls to and from the remote location relating to collection activities; and (f) Refrain from conducting any activities related to his or her work with the collection agency with a debtor or customer in person at the remote location;

2. Complete a program of training regarding compliance with applicable laws and regulations, privacy, confidentiality, monitoring, security and any other issue relevant to the work the collection agent will perform from the remote location; and

3. Work for the collection agency under direct oversight and mentoring from a supervisor for at least 7 days.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630.070 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630 / Section 630.070
Terms, removal and replacement of members
Status: in_force

1. After the initial terms, the term of office of each member of the Board is 4 years. If a person is appointed to fill the unexpired term of a member which is more than 2 years, the person shall be deemed to have served a full term.

2. A member of the Board may be removed by the Governor for good cause, and the Governor shall appoint a person qualified under this chapter to replace the member for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 633.371 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 633 / Section 633.371
Display of license to practice osteopathic medicine
Status: in_force

Every license to practice osteopathic medicine must be displayed in the office or place of business or employment of its holder.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641A.040 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641A / Section 641A.040
“License” defined
Status: in_force

“ License ” means a license issued by the Board pursuant to this chapter to practice as a marriage and family therapist, a marriage and family therapist intern, a clinical professional counselor or a clinical professional counselor intern.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 640B.340 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 640B / Section 640B.340
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 to engage in the practice of athletic training 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 to engage in the practice of athletic training 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 to engage in the practice of athletic training 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. § 624.900 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 624 / Section 624.900
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 624.900 to 624.965 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 624.905 , 624.910 and 624.915 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630A.225 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630A / Section 630A.225
Effect of revocation of license or certificate in another jurisdiction for gross medical negligence or other grounds; proof of rehabilitation; effect of reversal of certain convictions on appeal; investigation regarding correction or resolution of acts or conduct; regulations
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall not issue a license to practice homeopathic medicine or a certificate to practice as an advanced practitioner of homeopathy or as a homeopathic assistant to an applicant who has been licensed or certified to practice any type of medicine in another jurisdiction and whose license or certificate was revoked for gross medical negligence by that jurisdiction.

2. The Board may revoke the license or certificate of any person who has been licensed or certified to practice any type of medicine in another jurisdiction and whose license or certificate was revoked for gross medical negligence by that jurisdiction.

3. The revocation of a license or certificate to practice any type of medicine in another jurisdiction on grounds other than grounds which would constitute gross medical negligence constitutes grounds for initiating disciplinary action or denying the issuance of a license or certificate.

4. If a license or certificate to practice any type of medicine issued to an applicant in another jurisdiction has been revoked or surrendered, the applicant must provide proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant is rehabilitated with respect to the conduct that was the basis for the revocation or surrender of the license or certificate when submitting an application for a license or certificate to the Board.

5. The Board shall vacate an order to deny a license or certificate if the denial is based on a conviction of: (a) A felony for a violation or offense described in paragraph (a), (b) or (d) of subsection 2 of NRS 630A.340 ; or (b) An offense involving moral turpitude, and the conviction is reversed on appeal. An applicant may resubmit an application for a license or certificate after a court enters an order reversing the conviction.

6. If the Board finds that an applicant has committed an act or engaged in conduct that constitutes grounds for initiating disciplinary action or denying the issuance of a license or certificate as set forth in NRS 630A.340 to 630A.380 , inclusive, the Board shall investigate whether the act or conduct has been corrected or the matter has otherwise been resolved. If the matter has not been resolved to the satisfaction of the Board, the Board, before issuing a license or certificate, shall determine to its satisfaction whether or not mitigating circumstances exist which prevent the resolution of the matter.

7. For the purposes of this section, the Board shall adopt by regulation a definition of gross medical negligence.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645.625 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645 / Section 645.625
Certain records relating to complaint or investigation deemed confidential; certain records relating to disciplinary action deemed public records
Status: in_force

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

2. A complaint or other document filed with the Commission to initiate disciplinary action and all documents and information considered by the Commission when determining whether to impose discipline are public records.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 656.130 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 656 / Section 656.130
Issuance of subpoenas; adoption of regulations
Status: in_force

1. The Board may issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of relevant books and papers.

2. The Board may adopt such regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 641.2293 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 641 / Section 641.2293
Duty of psychologist who diagnoses patient as having opioid use disorder to counsel and provide certain information to patient and to refer patient for medication-assisted treatment upon request
Status: in_force

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

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

3. As used in this section, “ medication-assisted treatment ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 639.28079 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 656.110 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 656 / Section 656.110
Duty to administer chapter; power to appoint committees and employ Executive Secretary and other persons; expenditures
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall administer the provisions of this chapter.

2. The Board may appoint such committees as it considers necessary or proper, and may employ, prescribe the duties of and fix the salary of an Executive Secretary who may be employed on a part-time or full-time basis, and may also employ such other persons as may be necessary.

3. All expenditures described in this section must be paid from the fees collected under this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 625.152 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 625 / Section 625.152
Duties: Issuance of licenses and certificates; implementation of provisions of chapter; provision of certain information
Status: in_force

The Board shall:

1. Issue licenses to qualified and competent persons as professional engineers and professional land surveyors and certify qualified and competent persons as engineer interns and land surveyor interns.

2. Carry out the provisions of this chapter.

3. Upon request, provide information concerning the regulation of the practice of professional engineering and land surveying.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 631.049 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 631 / Section 631.049
“Dentistry” defined
Status: in_force

“ Dentistry ” means the evaluation, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity, the maxillofacial area and the adjacent and associated structures and their impact on the human body, which care is provided by a dentist within the scope of his or her education, training and experience in accordance with the ethics of the profession and applicable law.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 629.171 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 629 / Section 629.171
Disclosure of identity genetic information of person without consent unlawful; exceptions
Status: in_force

It is unlawful to disclose or to compel a person to disclose the identity of a person who was the subject of a genetic test or to disclose genetic information of that person in a manner that allows identification of the person, without first obtaining the informed consent of that person or his or her legal guardian pursuant to NRS 629.181 , unless the information is disclosed:

1. To conduct a criminal investigation, an investigation concerning the death of a person or a criminal or juvenile proceeding;

2. To determine the parentage or identity of a person pursuant to NRS 56.020 ;

3. To determine the paternity of a person pursuant to NRS 126.121 or 425.384 ;

4. Pursuant to an order of a court of competent jurisdiction;

5. By a physician and is the genetic information of a deceased person that will assist in the medical diagnosis of persons related to the deceased person by blood;

6. To a federal, state, county or city law enforcement agency to establish the identity of a person or dead human body;

7. To determine the presence of certain preventable or inheritable disorders in an infant pursuant to NRS 442.008 or a provision of federal law;

8. To carry out the provisions of NRS 442.300 to 442.330 , inclusive;

9. By an agency of criminal justice pursuant to NRS 179A.075 ; or

10. As permitted by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law 104-191 , and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 625A.029 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 625A / Section 625A.029
“Temporary registration” defined
Status: in_force

“ Temporary registration ” means a temporary registration to engage in the practice of environmental health issued by the Board pursuant to NRS 625A.112 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630.090 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630 / Section 630.090
Officers
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall elect from its members a President, a Vice President and a Secretary-Treasurer. The officers of the Board shall hold their respective offices during its pleasure.

2. The Secretary-Treasurer shall receive a salary, the amount of which shall be determined by the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 633.013 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 633 / Section 633.013
“Anesthesiologist assistant” defined
Status: in_force

“ Anesthesiologist assistant ” means a person who has been issued a license by the Board pursuant to NRS 633.4254 or 633.4262 , as applicable, and is approved by the Board to assist in the practice of medicine under the supervision of a supervising osteopathic anesthesiologist.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 631.3127 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 631 / Section 631.3127
Dental therapists: Prohibition on prescription of certain controlled substances
Status: in_force

A dental therapist shall not prescribe a controlled substance that is included in schedules II, III, IV or V of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 624.850 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 624 / Section 624.850
“Residential photovoltaic system” defined
Status: in_force

“ Residential photovoltaic system ” includes a distributed generation system as that term is defined in NRS 598.9804 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 633.695 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 633 / Section 633.695
Authority of nonprofit medical school or research institution to operate as business organization or association, operate clinic in conjunction with school or research facility and retain portion of money generated by clinic
Status: in_force

A private nonprofit school of osteopathic medicine that is licensed by the Commission on Postsecondary Education and approved by the American Osteopathic Association's Commission on College Accreditation may, notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary:

1. Operate as a corporation or other business organization or association with ownership or control shared by persons licensed pursuant to this chapter and persons not licensed pursuant to this chapter;

2. Operate a clinic in conjunction with the school which is staffed by osteopathic physicians or physicians who are: (a) Licensed pursuant to this chapter or chapter 630 of NRS, respectively; and (b) Members of the faculty of the school; and

3. Retain all or a portion of the money generated by a clinic described in subsection 2, including, without limitation, any professional income generated by an osteopathic physician or physician staffing the clinic.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 630.342 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 630 / Section 630.342
Submission of fingerprints required upon initiation of disciplinary action; effect of noncompliance; additional grounds for disciplinary action
Status: in_force

1. Any licensee against whom the Board initiates disciplinary action pursuant to this chapter shall, within 30 days after the licensee's receipt of notification of the initiation of the disciplinary action, submit to the Board a complete set of fingerprints and written permission authorizing the Board to forward the fingerprints to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for its report.

2. The knowing or willful failure of a licensee to comply with the requirements of subsection 1 constitutes additional grounds for disciplinary action and the revocation of the license of the licensee.

3. The Board has additional grounds for initiating disciplinary action against a licensee if the report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation indicates that the licensee has been convicted of: (a) An act that is a ground for disciplinary action pursuant to NRS 630.301 to 630.3066 , inclusive; or (b) A violation of NRS 630.400 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 652.220 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 652 / Section 652.220
Grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of license
Status: in_force

A license may be denied, suspended or revoked if the laboratory, laboratory director or any technical employee of the laboratory:

1. Violates any provision of this chapter;

2. Makes any misrepresentation in obtaining a license;

3. Has been convicted of a felony relating to the position for which the applicant has applied or the licensee has been licensed pursuant to this chapter;

4. Has been convicted of violating any of the provisions of NRS 616D.200 , 616D.220 , 616D.240 or 616D.300 to 616D.440 , inclusive;

5. Is guilty of unprofessional conduct;

6. Knowingly permits the use of the name of a licensed laboratory or its director by an unlicensed laboratory; or

7. Fails to meet the minimum standards prescribed by the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.245 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.245
Notice of hearing
Status: in_force

Whenever a hearing has been granted by the Board, the Executive Secretary of the Board shall serve notice on the respondent of the time and place set for the hearing on the accusation. If the Board receives a report pursuant to subsection 5 of NRS 228.420 , a hearing must be held within 30 days after receiving the report. Service may be effected in the same manner as provided in NRS 639.242 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 623A.180 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 623A / Section 623A.180
Certificate of registration: Action of Board on application; notification of applicant
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall approve or disapprove each application. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, the Board shall approve the application if the Board is satisfied that: (a) The information set forth in the application is true; (b) The applicant is qualified to take the examination; (c) The applicant has paid the examination fee; and (d) The applicant has submitted all information required to complete the application.

2. If the Board approves an application, the Executive Director shall promptly notify the applicant in writing of the approval and of the time and place of the examination, if required.

3. If the Board disapproves an application, the Executive Director shall promptly notify the applicant of the disapproval, stating the reasons therefor.

4. The Board may disapprove an application for any violation of the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 643.1712 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 643 / Section 643.1712
License for existing barbershop
Status: in_force

The Board shall issue a license to operate an existing barbershop upon receipt of such application and fee if the applicant complies with the applicable provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 629.620 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 629 / Section 629.620
Rights of person examined; testimony or reports of examiner not privileged communications; suspension of examination; right of action for violation; exceptions
Status: in_force

1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law and except as otherwise provided in this section, a person compelled to submit to a mental or physical examination pursuant to a court order, a contractual obligation or any other type of obligation retains the right to: (a) Unless otherwise specified or agreed upon by both parties, receive notice of the requesting party's intention to compel the person to submit to a mental or physical examination at least 21 days before the date of the examination; (b) Have any observer of choice present throughout the examination, including, without limitation, the person's attorney, provider of health care or any other person hired by or on behalf of the person; (c) Have an interpreter present if the person believes that an interpreter is necessary to facilitate communication with the examiner; (d) Take notes or appoint an observer to take notes during the examination; and (e) After providing notice to the examiner, make an audio, stenographic or video recording of the examination or appoint an observer to make such a recording.

2. The testimony or reports of an examiner who conducts an examination of a person compelled to submit to a mental or physical examination described in subsection 1 are not privileged communications.

3. An examiner may suspend the examination of a person compelled to submit to a mental or physical examination pursuant to subsection 1 if an observer attending the examination disrupts or attempts to participate in the examination.

4. A person compelled to submit to a mental or physical examination may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction for a violation of this section to seek any or all of the following relief, if notice of the alleged violation is provided to the person who allegedly violated this section not later than 7 days before the action is commenced: (a) Attorney's fees; (b) Actual damages or a fine of $1,500, whichever is greater; (c) Injunctive relief; (d) Protective relief; or (e) An order prohibiting the use of any information gathered at the examination in any judicial or administrative proceeding.

5. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply to a person compelled to submit to a mental or physical examination pursuant to title 5, 14, 15 or 39 of NRS or chapter 432B of NRS .

6. As used in this section: (a) “ Examiner ” means a person conducting a mental or physical examination. (b) “ Mental or physical examination ” does not include any evaluation: (1) Made with respect to a child custody proceeding, as defined in NRS 125A.055 ; or (2) Conducted by an examiner with whom the person compelled to submit to the examination has a preexisting relationship as a patient or will have a future relationship as a patient.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 644A.530 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 644A / Section 644A.530
Display of license or certificate of registration
Status: in_force

1. The holder of a license or certificate of registration issued by the Board to practice any branch of cosmetology must display his or her current license or certificate or a duplicate of the license or certificate in plain view of the public at the workstation where the holder of the license or certificate performs his or her work on the public.

2. If a person practices cosmetology in more than one place, the person shall display the license or certificate or a duplicate of the license or certificate wherever he or she is actually working on the public.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 640B.065 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 640B / Section 640B.065
“Licensee” defined
Status: in_force

“ Licensee ” means a person who has been issued a license as an athletic trainer pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 647.015 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 647 / Section 647.015
“Junk” defined
Status: in_force

“ Junk ” includes old iron, copper, brass, lead, zinc, tin, steel and other metals, metallic cables, wires, ropes, cordage, bottles, bagging, rags, rubber, paper, and all other secondhand, used or castoff articles or material of any kind, but does not include scrap metal.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 625.008 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 625 / Section 625.008
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 625.010 to 625.090 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645C.500 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645C / Section 645C.500
Revocation, suspension or denial of renewal of certificate, license or registration card: Complaint; hearing; notice of hearing
Status: in_force

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

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 425.540 , the procedure set forth in this section and NRS 645C.510 and 645C.520 must be followed before the Commission revokes, suspends or denies the renewal of a certificate, license or registration card.

2. Upon the initiation of a complaint by the Administrator, the Administrator shall set the matter for a hearing and schedule a date for the hearing before the Commission. The appraiser or intern is entitled to appear at the hearing in person and to be represented by counsel.

3. The Commission shall hold the hearing within 90 days after the filing of a complaint by the Administrator. The hearing may be continued by the Commission upon its own motion, or at the discretion of the Commission upon the written request of the Division, appraiser or intern, for good cause shown.

4. The Division shall give written notice of the date, time and place of the hearing, together with a copy of the complaint and copies of all communications, reports, affidavits or depositions in the possession of the Division relevant to the complaint, to the appraiser or intern not less than 30 days before the hearing. The Division may present evidence it obtains after the notice was given only if it shows that the evidence was not available upon diligent investigation before the notice was given and that the evidence was given or communicated to the appraiser or intern immediately after it was obtained.

5. Notice pursuant to this section is deemed to be given upon personal delivery to the appraiser or intern, or upon mailing by certified mail to his or her last known address. If the complaint is against an intern, the Division shall also notify the appraiser with whom the intern is associated by mailing an exact statement of the charges, and the date, time and place of the hearing, by certified mail to the last known address of the appraiser.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 645C.130 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 645C / Section 645C.130
“Registration card” defined
Status: in_force

“ Registration card ” means a card issued to an intern pursuant to this chapter signifying the intern’s registration by the Division.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 622.120 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 622 / Section 622.120
Annual report to Interagency Council on Veterans Affairs on military and veteran status of applicants for license required
Status: in_force

1. For the purposes of NRS 417.0194 , a regulatory body shall collect information regarding the number of veterans and service members who have: (a) Applied for a license from the regulatory body. (b) Been issued a license by the regulatory body. (c) Renewed a license with the regulatory body.

2. The form used by the regulatory body to collect information regarding whether an applicant for a license is a veteran or a service member, including, without limitation, a digital form posted on an Internet website, shall include the following questions: (a) “Have you ever served on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and separated from such service under conditions other than dishonorable?” (b) “Have you ever been assigned to duty for a minimum of 6 continuous years in the National Guard or a reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States and separated from such service under conditions other than dishonorable?” (c) “Have you ever served the Commissioned Corps of the United States Public Health Service or the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the United States in the capacity of a commissioned officer while on active duty in defense of the United States and separated from such service under conditions other than dishonorable?”

3. As used in this section: (a) “Service member” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 125C.0635 . (b) “Veteran” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 417.005 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 639.282 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 639 / Section 639.282
Unlawful possession or sale of certain pharmaceutical preparations, drugs or chemicals; destruction
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 433.801 , 435.700 , 449.2485 , 638.200 , 639.267 , 639.2675 and 639.2676 , it is unlawful for any person to have in his or her possession, or under his or her control, for the purpose of resale, or to sell or offer to sell or dispense or give away, any pharmaceutical preparation, drug or chemical which: (a) Has been dispensed pursuant to a prescription or chart order and has left the control of a registered pharmacist or practitioner; (b) Has been damaged or subjected to damage by heat, smoke, fire or water, or other cause which might reasonably render it unfit for human or animal use; (c) Has been obtained through bankruptcy or foreclosure proceedings, or other court action, auction or other legal or administrative proceedings, except when the pharmaceutical preparation, drug or chemical is in the original sealed container; (d) Is no longer safe or effective for use, as indicated by the expiration date appearing on its label; or (e) Has not been properly stored or refrigerated as required by its label.

2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply if the person in whose possession the pharmaceutical preparation, drug or chemical is found also has in his or her possession a valid and acceptable certification of analysis attesting to the purity and strength of the pharmaceutical preparation, drug or chemical and attesting to the fact that it can be safely and effectively used by humans or animals. The preparation, drug or chemical must not be sold or otherwise disposed of until the certification required by this subsection has been presented to and approved by the Board.

3. In the absence of conclusive proof that the preparation, drug or chemical can be used safely and effectively by humans or animals, it must be destroyed under the direct supervision of a member or an inspector of the Board, or two persons designated as agents by the Board who include an inspector of a health care board, a licensed practitioner of a health care board or a peace officer of an agency that enforces the provisions of chapters 453 and 454 of NRS.

4. As used in this section, “ health care board ” includes the State Board of Pharmacy, the State Board of Nursing, the Board of Medical Examiners and the Nevada State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 648.0106 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 648 / Section 648.0106
“Polygraphic examination” defined
Status: in_force

“ Polygraphic examination ” means the procedure by which an examiner or intern renders his or her expert opinion as to the veracity of statements made by the person examined.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 643.179 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 643 / Section 643.179
Refusal to issue or renew license: Notice and hearing
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall not refuse to issue or renew any license to operate a barber school except upon 20 days' notice in writing to the interested parties.

2. The notice must contain a brief statement of the reasons for the contemplated action of the Board and shall designate a proper time and place for the hearing of all interested parties before any final action is taken.

3. Due notice, within the provisions of subsection 1, shall be deemed to have been given when the Board deposits with the United States Postal Service a copy of the notice, addressed to the designated or last known residence of the person applying for the license or to whom the license has already been issued.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634B.270 — NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 634B / Section 634B.270
Inquiry into and documentation of veteran status of new adult patients; provision of contact information for Department of Veterans Services; authority of Division to ask applicant for renewal of license regarding performance of such actions
Status: in_force

1. A naprapath 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 medical 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. The Division may ask each applicant for the renewal of a license as a naprapath if the applicant performs the actions described in subsection 1. If such a question is asked, the Division must allow the applicant to refuse to answer.

3. As used in this section, “ veteran ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 417.125 .