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NV Rev Stat § 637B.290 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.290 - Practice without license: Prohibition; penalties.

  1. A person shall not engage in the practice of audiology, speech-language pathology or fitting and dispensing hearing aids in this State without holding a valid license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.   2. In addition to any other penalty prescribed by law, if the Board determines that a person has engaged in the practice of audiology, speech-language pathology or fitting and dispensing hearing aids in this State without holding a valid license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, the Board may:  (a) Issue and serve on the person an order to cease and desist until the person obtains from the Board the proper license or otherwise demonstrates that he or she is no longer in violation of subsection 1. An order to cease and desist must include a telephone number with which the person may contact the Board.   (b) Issue a citation to the person. A citation issued pursuant to this paragraph must be in writing, describe with particularity the nature of the violation and inform the person of the provisions of this paragraph. Each activity in which the person is engaged constitutes a separate offense for which a separate citation may be issued. To appeal a citation, the person must submit a written request for a hearing to the Board not later than 30 days after the date of issuance of the citation.  (c) Assess against the person an administrative fine of not more than $5,000.  (d) Impose any combination of the penalties set forth in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c).  (Added to NRS by 1979, 1257; A 1985, 348; 1987, 1678; 2013, 2236; 2015, 2309)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.291 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.291 - Practice or offering to practice without license: Reporting requirements of Board.

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 engages in the practice of or offers to engage in the practice of audiology, speech-language pathology or fitting and dispensing hearing aids without the appropriate license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.  (Added to NRS by 2013, 2235; A 2015, 2310)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.295 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.295 - Inspection of premises by Board.

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 engages in the practice of audiology, speech-language pathology or fitting and dispensing hearing aids 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 engaging in the practice of audiology, speech-language pathology or fitting and dispensing hearing aids without the appropriate license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.  (Added to NRS by 2013, 2235; A 2015, 2310)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.310 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.310 - Injunctive relief against person practicing without license.

  1. The Board through its Chair or Vice Chair may maintain in any court of competent jurisdiction a suit for an injunction against any person engaging in the practice of audiology, speech-language pathology or fitting and dispensing hearing aids without a license valid under this chapter.  2. Such an injunction:  (a) May be issued without proof of actual damage sustained by any person, this provision being a preventive as well as a punitive measure.  (b) Shall not relieve such person from criminal prosecution for practicing without a license.  (Added to NRS by 1979, 1257; A 2015, 2310)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.320 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.320 - Penalty.

Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor.  (Added to NRS by 1979, 1257)
NV Rev Stat § 638.001 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians|NRS 638.001 - Definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 638.0015 to 638.013, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.  [Part 2:17:1919; 1919 RL p. 3204; NCL § 7791] + [Part 8:17:1919; 1919 RL p. 3205; NCL § 7797] — (NRS A 1960, 410; 1965, 364; 1975, 1148; 1985, 534; 1989, 537; 1995, 1676)
NV Rev Stat § 638.0015 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians|NRS 638.0015 - "Agency" defined.

Agency means:  1. A law enforcement agency;  2. An animal control agency; or  3. A society for the prevention of cruelty to animals which is in compliance with the provisions of chapter 574 of NRS.  (Added to NRS by 1995, 1675)
NV Rev Stat § 638.002 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians|NRS 638.002 - "Animal" defined.

Animal excludes a human being and includes any mammal, amphibian, fowl, bird, fish or reptile, wild or domestic, living or dead.  (Added to NRS by 1989, 536; A 1995, 1676)
NV Rev Stat § 638.004 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians|NRS 638.004 - "Board" defined.

Board means the Nevada State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.  (Added to NRS by 1989, 536)
NV Rev Stat § 638.005 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians|NRS 638.005 - "Euthanasia technician" defined.

Euthanasia technician means an employee of a law enforcement agency, an animal control agency, or of a society for the prevention of cruelty to animals that is in compliance with the provisions of chapter 574 of NRS, who is licensed by the Board and trained to administer sodium pentobarbital to euthanize injured, sick, homeless or unwanted domestic pets and other animals.  (Added to NRS by 1989, 536)
NV Rev Stat § 638.007 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians|NRS 638.007 - "Licensed veterinarian" defined.

Licensed veterinarian means a person who is licensed by the Board and is on active status to practice veterinary medicine in this State.  (Added to NRS by 1989, 536; A 1995, 1676)
NV Rev Stat § 638.008 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians|NRS 638.008 - "Practice of veterinary medicine" defined.

Practice of veterinary medicine means:  1. To diagnose, treat, correct, change, relieve or prevent animal disease, deformity, defect, injury or other physical or mental conditions, including, but not limited to:  (a) The prescription or the administration of any drug, medicine, biologic, apparatus, application, anesthetic or other therapeutic or diagnostic substance or technique;  (b) The collection of embryos;  (c) Testing for pregnancy or for correcting sterility or infertility;  (d) Acupuncture;  (e) Dentistry;  (f) Chiropractic procedures;  (g) Surgery, including cosmetic surgery; or  (h) Rendering advice or recommendation with regard to any of these.  2. To represent, directly or indirectly, publicly or privately, an ability and willingness to do any act described in subsection 1.  3. To use any title, words, abbreviation or letters in a manner or under circumstances which induce the belief that the person using them is qualified to do any act described in subsection 1, except if the person is a veterinarian.  (Added to NRS by 1989, 536; A 1995, 1676)
NV Rev Stat § 638.009 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians|NRS 638.009 - "School of veterinary medicine" defined.

School of veterinary medicine means any veterinary college or division of a university or college that offers the degree of doctor of veterinary medicine or its equivalent and that conforms to the standards required for accreditation by the American Veterinary Medical Association.  (Added to NRS by 1989, 537)
NV Rev Stat § 638.011 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians|NRS 638.011 - "Veterinarian" defined.

Veterinarian means a person who has received a doctor’s degree in veterinary medicine from a school of veterinary medicine.  (Added to NRS by 1989, 537)
NV Rev Stat § 638.012 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians|NRS 638.012 - "Veterinary medicine" defined.

Veterinary medicine includes veterinary surgery, obstetrics, dentistry and all other branches or specialties of veterinary medicine.  (Added to NRS by 1989, 537)
NV Rev Stat § 638.013 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians|NRS 638.013 - "Veterinary technician" defined.

Veterinary technician means a person who is:  1. Licensed by the Board pursuant to NRS 638.122; and  2. Formally trained for the specific purpose of assisting a licensed veterinarian in the performance of professional or technical services in the field of veterinary medicine.  (Added to NRS by 1989, 536; A 1995, 1676; 2003, 1223)
NV Rev Stat § 638.015 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians|NRS 638.015 - Applicability of chapter.

Nothing in this chapter applies:  1. To the gratuitous castrating, dehorning or vaccinating of domesticated animals nor to the gratuitous treatment of diseased animals by friends or neighbors of the owner thereof, except that all vaccinations for zoonotic diseases must be administered by a licensed veterinarian or a person under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian.  2. To debar any veterinarian in the employ of the United States Government or the State of Nevada from performing official duties necessary for the conduct of the business of the United States Government or the State of Nevada, or a political subdivision thereof, upon which the veterinarian is assigned.  3. To any person who is a diplomate from an approved specialty board of the American Veterinary Medical Association who is called into the State for consultation by a person licensed to practice under this chapter for a period not to exceed 30 days in any 12-month period if the person practices under the auspices of a licensed veterinarian.  4. To the giving of advice with respect to or the performance of acts which the Board by rule has prescribed as accepted livestock management practices.  5. To the owner of an animal or full-time regular employee of the owner who is caring for and treating an animal which belongs to the owner unless the ownership of the animal is transferred for the purposes of circumventing this chapter, except that all vaccinations for zoonotic diseases must be administered by a licensed veterinarian or a person under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian.  6. To any person or agency that performs humane services for wildlife animals without charge.  7. To any person, other than a veterinarian, who renders aid, assistance or relief to an animal in an emergency without charge if the person does not represent himself or herself as holding a license to practice veterinary medicine or as holding a degree in veterinary medicine or other related field.  8. To any person, other than a veterinarian, who renders emergency paramedical services to an animal without charge during the transportation of the animal to a veterinary facility.  [Part 8:17:1919; 1919 RL p. 3205; NCL § 7797] — (NRS A 1960, 413; 1965, 366; 1983, 1675; 1995, 1676)
NV Rev Stat § 638.017 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians|NRS 638.017 - Service of process; publication of notice.

Except as otherwise provided in chapter 622A of NRS:  1. Service of process made pursuant to and all notices required by this chapter must be either personal or by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested, addressed to the veterinarian, veterinary technician or applicant for a license, at his or her last known address, as indicated on the records of the Board. If personal service cannot be made and if notice by mail is returned undelivered, the Executive Director of the Board shall cause a notice of the hearing or action to be published once a week for 4 consecutive weeks in a newspaper published in the county of that person’s last known address or, if no newspaper is published in that county, then in a newspaper widely distributed in that county.  2. Proof of service of process or publication of notice made pursuant to this chapter must be filed with the Executive Director and recorded in the minutes of the Board.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1248; A 1995, 1677; 2005, 776)
NV Rev Stat § 638.019 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians|NRS 638.019 - Action to collect compensation for regulated services requires proof of licensure at time of service.

  1. A person engaged in any business or profession for which a license is required pursuant to this chapter may not bring or maintain an action in any court of this State, or be awarded judgment, for the collection of compensation for the performance of any act or contract for which such a license is required without alleging and proving that the person was licensed at all times during the performance of the act or contract.  2. Proof of licensure pursuant to this section must be made by production of a verified certificate of licensure from the Board which establishes that the person bringing the action was licensed as required by subsection 1.  (Added to NRS by 1991, 2067)
NV Rev Stat § 638.020 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians|NRS 638.020 - Creation; number, appointment, qualifications and removal of members.

  1. The Nevada State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners is hereby created.  2. The Board consists of eight members appointed by the Governor.  3. Six of the members must:  (a) Be residents of the State of Nevada.  (b) Be graduates of a veterinary college accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association.  (c) Have been lawfully engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine in the State of Nevada for at least 5 years next preceding the date of their appointment.  4. One member must:  (a) Be a resident of the State of Nevada.  (b) Be a veterinary technician.  (c) Have been lawfully engaged in practice as a veterinary technician in the State of Nevada for at least 5 years next preceding the date of his or her appointment.  5. One member appointed by the Governor must be a representative of the general public. This member must not be:  (a) A veterinarian, a veterinary technician or a euthanasia technician; or  (b) The spouse or the parent or child, by blood, marriage or adoption, of a veterinarian, a veterinary technician or a euthanasia technician.  6. Any member may be removed from the Board by the Governor for good cause.  [2:17:1919; 1919 RL p. 3204; NCL § 7791] — (NRS A 1960, 411; 1975, 1149; 1977, 1256; 1979, 987; 1981, 55; 1985, 1251; 2003, 1196, 1223; 2013, 405)
NV Rev Stat § 638.030 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians|NRS 638.030 - Oaths of members.

  1. Before entering upon the duties of office, each appointed member of the Board shall take the constitutional oath of office.  2. Each appointed member who is a licensed veterinarian shall make an oath that he or she is a graduate in veterinary medicine and legally qualified under the provisions of this chapter to practice veterinary medicine, surgery, obstetrics and dentistry in the State of Nevada.  [3:17:1919; 1919 RL p. 3204; NCL § 7792] — (NRS A 1960, 411; 1979, 987)
NV Rev Stat § 638.040 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians|NRS 638.040 - Salary of members; per diem allowance and travel expenses of members and employees; payment of salaries and expenses.

  1. Members of the Board are entitled to receive:  (a) A salary of not more than $150 per day, as fixed by the Board, while engaged in the business of the Board; and  (b) A per diem allowance and travel expenses at a rate fixed by the Board, while engaged in the business of the Board. The rate must not exceed the rate provided for state officers and employees generally.  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. Salaries and expenses may be paid only to the extent that sufficient money is received from licensees.  [Part 7:17:1919; 1919 RL p. 3205; NCL § 7796] — (NRS A 1963, 155; 1975, 305, 1150; 1981, 1993; 1989, 1701; 2007, 2951)
NV Rev Stat § 638.050 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians|NRS 638.050 - Officers; representative member at meetings; employment of Executive Director; regulations.

  1. The Board shall elect from its appointed members a President and Vice President, who serve at the pleasure of the Board.  2. The Board may elect from its appointed members at least one member to act as a representative of the Board at any meeting held within the State or outside the State when the Board considers such representation beneficial.  3. The Board shall:  (a) Employ an Executive Director, who shall maintain a copy of all correspondence;  (b) Adopt regulations concerning the duties and qualifications of the Executive Director; and  (c) At least annually, review the performance of the Executive Director.  [Part 4:17:1919; A 1951, 63] — (NRS A 1960, 411; 1963, 156; 1975, 1150; 1981, 55; 1985, 1251; 1995, 1677)
NV Rev Stat § 638.060 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians|NRS 638.060 - Meetings; quorum.

  1. The Board shall meet at least annually and on the call of the President or any five of its members.  2. Five members of the Board constitute a quorum, and a quorum is necessary to conduct the business of the Board. Any action taken by the Board must be approved by at least a majority of the members present at a hearing or meeting of the Board.  [Part 4:17:1919; A 1951, 63] — (NRS A 1960, 412; 1979, 987; 1985, 1252; 2003, 1223; 2013, 405)
NV Rev Stat § 638.070 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians|NRS 638.070 - Regulations; powers regarding employees, investigations and evidence and offices.

  1. The Board shall adopt regulations providing an administrative fine in an amount not to exceed $500 if an applicant for a license or the renewal of a license:  (a) Intentionally or knowingly makes a false or misleading statement on an application;  (b) Knowingly fails to submit a notarized application; or  (c) Fails to inform the Board of any change of information which was contained in an application.  2. The Board may adopt regulations:  (a) Necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter;  (b) Concerning the rights and responsibilities of veterinary interns and externs and graduates of schools of veterinary medicine located outside the United States or Canada;  (c) Concerning the rights and responsibilities of a veterinarian’s employees who are not licensed nor working towards obtaining a license pursuant to this chapter and whose duties require them to spend a substantial portion of their time in direct contact with animals;  (d) Concerning requirements for continuing education;  (e) Establishing procedures to approve schools which confer the degree of veterinary technician or its equivalent;  (f) Concerning the disposition of animals which are abandoned or left unclaimed at the office of a veterinarian;  (g) Establishing sanitary requirements for facilities in which veterinary medicine is practiced, including, but not limited to, precautions to be taken to prevent the creation or spread of any infectious or contagious disease; and  (h) Concerning alternative veterinary medicine, including, but not limited to, acupuncture, chiropractic procedures, dentistry, cosmetic surgery, holistic medicine, and the provision of such services by a licensed provider of health care under the direction of a licensed veterinarian.  3. The Board may:  (a) Employ attorneys, investigators, hearing officers for disciplinary hearings, and other professional consultants and clerical personnel necessary to the discharge of its duties;  (b) Conduct investigations and take and record evidence as to any matter cognizable by it;  (c) Maintain offices in as many localities in the State as it considers necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter; and  (d) Purchase or rent any office space, equipment and supplies that it considers necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.  [Part 4:17:1919; A 1951, 63] — (NRS A 1963, 156; 1975, 1150; 1981, 101; 1985, 1252; 1995, 1678)
NV Rev Stat § 638.073 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians|NRS 638.073 - Administration of oaths.

The President of the Board, or in the President’s absence, the Vice President, may administer oaths in the performance of his or her duties.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1251)
NV Rev Stat § 638.077 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians|NRS 638.077 - Inspection of facilities.

The Board, a member thereof or its authorized representative may inspect a facility in which veterinary medicine is practiced at any time during which the facility is open for business, to ensure compliance with the requirements of this chapter and the regulations of the Board.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1251)
NV Rev Stat § 638.080 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians|NRS 638.080 - Duties of Executive Director; deposit, use and payment of Board’s money.

  1. The Executive Director is the custodian of all the records and money of the Board, and shall deposit all money received by the Board pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, except fines imposed by the Board, in banks, savings and loan associations or savings banks in the State of Nevada. The money must be used to meet the expenses of the Board.  2. Payment of money must be made upon the written order of the President of the Board countersigned by the Executive Director.  [Part 4:17:1919; A 1951, 63] + [Part 7:17:1919; 1919 RL p. 3205; NCL § 7796] — (NRS A 1960, 412; 1963, 156; 1985, 1252; 1995, 1679)