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NV Rev Stat § 637.150 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637 - Dispensing Opticians|NRS 637.150 - Grounds; authority of Board to refuse to grant license or take disciplinary action; private reprimands prohibited; orders imposing discipline deemed public records.

  1. If the Board finds, by a preponderance of the evidence, that an applicant or holder of a license:  (a) Has been adjudicated insane;  (b) Habitually uses any controlled substance or intoxicant;  (c) Has been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude;  (d) Has been convicted of violating any of the provisions of NRS 616D.200, 616D.220, 616D.240 or 616D.300 to 616D.440, inclusive;  (e) Has advertised in any manner which would tend to deceive, defraud or mislead the public;  (f) Has presented to the Board any diploma, license or certificate that has been signed or issued unlawfully or under fraudulent representations, or obtains or has obtained a license to practice in this State through fraud of any kind;  (g) Has been convicted of a violation of any federal or state law relating to a controlled substance;  (h) Has, without proper verification, dispensed a lens, frame, specially fabricated optical device or other ophthalmic device that does not satisfy the minimum standards established by the Board pursuant to NRS 637.073;  (i) Has violated any regulation of the Board;  (j) Has violated any provision of this chapter;  (k) Is incompetent;  (l) Is guilty of unethical or unprofessional conduct as determined by the Board;  (m) Is guilty of repeated malpractice, which may be evidenced by claims of malpractice settled against a practitioner;  (n) Is guilty of a fraudulent or deceptive practice as determined by the Board; or  (o) Has operated a medical facility, as defined in NRS 449.0151, at any time during which:  (1) The license of the facility was suspended or revoked; or  (2) An act or omission occurred which resulted in the suspension or revocation of the license pursuant to NRS 449.160,  the Board may, in the case of an applicant, refuse to grant the applicant a license, or may, in the case of a holder of a license, place the holder on probation, reprimand the holder publicly, require the holder to pay an administrative fine of not more than $10,000, suspend or revoke the holder’s license, or take any combination of these disciplinary actions.  2. The Board shall not privately reprimand a holder of a license.  3. An order that imposes discipline and the findings of fact and conclusions of law supporting that order are public records.  4. The provisions of paragraph (o) of subsection 1 apply to an owner or other principal responsible for the operation of the medical facility.  5. As used in this section, "preponderance of the evidence" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 233B.0375.  [Part 5:216:1951; R 1953, 554; new section added 1953, 554] + [7:216:1951] — (NRS A 1971, 2038; 1979, 1198; 1981, 596, 1343; 1983, 1538; 1987, 607, 1565, 1577; 1989, 914; 1993, 791; 2003, 3451; 2005, 772; 2007, 1240; 2009, 891; 2011, 855; 2015, 720)
NV Rev Stat § 637.153 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637 - Dispensing Opticians|NRS 637.153 - Suspension of license for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of license. [Effective until 2 years after the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.]

  1. If the Board receives a copy of a court order issued pursuant to NRS 425.540 that provides for the suspension of all professional, occupational and recreational licenses, certificates and permits issued to a person who is licensed as a dispensing optician or apprentice dispensing optician, the Board shall deem the license issued to that person to be suspended at the end of the 30th day after the date on which the court order was issued unless the Board receives a letter issued to the holder of the license by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 stating that the holder of the license has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560.  2. The Board shall reinstate a license as a dispensing optician or apprentice dispensing optician that has been suspended by a district court pursuant to NRS 425.540 if the Board receives a letter issued by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 to the person whose license was suspended stating that the person whose license was suspended has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 2139; A 2005, 2807)
NV Rev Stat § 637.154 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637 - Dispensing Opticians|NRS 637.154 - Investigation of licensee; acceptance of gifts, grants and donations to carry out investigations.

  1. To the extent that money is available for that purpose, the Board may, upon its own motion, investigate the actions of any person who holds a license issued pursuant to this chapter that may constitute grounds for refusal to issue such a license, or the suspension or revocation of the license.  2. The Board may accept gifts, grants and donations of money from any source to carry out the provisions of this section.  (Added to NRS by 2013, 2232)
NV Rev Stat § 637.155 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637 - Dispensing Opticians|NRS 637.155 - Hearing on report of certain violations.

If the Board receives a report pursuant to subsection 5 of NRS 228.420, a hearing to consider the report must be held within 30 days after receiving the report.  (Added to NRS by 1993, 791)
NV Rev Stat § 637.170 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637 - Dispensing Opticians|NRS 637.170 - Reinstatement of revoked license; fee.

  1. Any licensee whose license was revoked by the Board may apply for reinstatement of the license pursuant to the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS.  2. In addition to the requirements for reinstatement of the license pursuant to chapter 622A of NRS, the Board may reinstate the license upon the applicant’s payment of a fee set by the Board to cover the administrative costs of any investigation and hearing.  [Part 5:216:1951; R 1953, 554; new section added 1953, 554] — (NRS A 1975, 550; 1979, 1199; 1987, 607; 1989, 914; 2003, 2017; 2005, 772)
NV Rev Stat § 637.175 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637 - Dispensing Opticians|NRS 637.175 - Expiration of prescriptions.

A prescription received by a dispensing optician shall be deemed to have an expiration date of 2 years after the date the prescription was issued unless the practitioner who wrote the prescription includes on the prescription a different period.  (Added to NRS by 2007, 1239)
NV Rev Stat § 637.181 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637 - Dispensing Opticians|NRS 637.181 - Investigation of unlicensed activity; issuance of order to cease and desist; administrative fine; retention of complaints.

Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS:  1. The Board shall conduct an investigation if it receives a complaint that sets forth reason to believe that a person, without the proper license, is engaging in an activity for which a license is required pursuant to this chapter. The complaint must be:  (a) Made in writing; and  (b) Signed and verified by the person filing the complaint.  2. If the Board determines that a person, without the proper license, is engaging in an activity for which a license is required pursuant to this chapter, the Board:  (a) Shall issue and serve on the person an order to cease and desist from engaging in the activity until such time as the person obtains the proper license from the Board.  (b) May, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, impose upon the person an administrative fine of not more than $10,000. The imposition of an administrative fine is a final decision for the purposes of judicial review.  3. An administrative fine imposed pursuant to this section is in addition to any other penalty provided in this chapter.  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.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 2010; A 2005, 773; 2007, 1241; 2009, 892)
NV Rev Stat § 637.183 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637 - Dispensing Opticians|NRS 637.183 - Administrative fine for violation of provisions governing employment and supervision of dispensing opticians, apprentice dispensing opticians and other assistants.

  1. The Board may impose an administrative fine against a person who is not licensed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter if:  (a) The person violates any provision of NRS 637.125 or any regulation adopted by the Board to carry out the provisions of that section; or  (b) The person employs a dispensing optician, apprentice dispensing optician or other person and the dispensing optician, apprentice dispensing optician or other person, in the course of his or her employment or apprenticeship, violates any provision of NRS 637.125 or any regulation adopted by the Board to carry out the provisions of that section.  2. The Board may impose a separate administrative fine against the person for each act that constitutes a separate violation.  3. In the first administrative proceeding brought against the person pursuant to this section, the Board may impose, for each act that constitutes a separate violation, an administrative fine of not more than $1,000.  4. In the second and any subsequent administrative proceeding brought against the person pursuant to this section, the Board may impose, for each act that constitutes a separate violation, an administrative fine of not more than $5,000.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 2011)
NV Rev Stat § 637.185 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637 - Dispensing Opticians|NRS 637.185 - Injunctive relief.

Whenever any person has engaged in any act or practice which constitutes an offense under 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. A proceeding under this section is governed by Rule 65 of the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure.  (Added to NRS by 1979, 1201)
NV Rev Stat § 637.200 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637 - Dispensing Opticians|NRS 637.200 - Unlawful acts.

The following acts constitute misdemeanors, unless a greater penalty is provided pursuant to NRS 200.830 or 200.840:  1. The insertion of a false or misleading statement in any advertising in connection with the business of ophthalmic dispensing.  2. Making use of any advertising statement of a character tending to indicate to the public the superiority of a particular system or type of eyesight examination or treatment.  3. Furnishing or advertising the furnishing of the services of a refractionist, optometrist, physician or surgeon.  4. Changing the prescription of a lens without an order from a person licensed to issue such a prescription.  5. Filling a prescription for a contact lens in violation of the expiration date or number of refills specified by the prescription.  6. Violating any provision of this chapter.  [12:216:1951] — (NRS A 1967, 642; 1979, 1200; 1997, 1258; 2013, 1000)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.010 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.010 - Legislative declaration.

The practice of audiology, the practice of speech-language pathology and the practice of fitting and dispensing hearing aids are hereby declared to be learned professions, affecting public safety and welfare and charged with the public interest, and are therefore subject to protection and regulation by the State.  (Added to NRS by 1979, 1253; A 2015, 2301)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.020 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.020 - Definitions.

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.  (Added to NRS by 1979, 1253; A 2015, 2301)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.025 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.025 - "Apprentice" defined.

Apprentice means a person who is completing in-service training under the supervision of a sponsor to become eligible to apply for a license to engage in the practice of fitting and dispensing hearing aids.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2295)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.030 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.030 - "Audiologist" defined.

Audiologist means any person who is licensed to engage in the practice of audiology pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.  (Added to NRS by 1979, 1253; A 2015, 2301)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.040 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.040 - "Board" defined.

Board means the Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Board.  (Added to NRS by 1979, 1253; A 2015, 2301)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.042 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.042 - "Dispensing audiologist" defined.

Dispensing audiologist means a licensed audiologist who has obtained an endorsement from the Board to engage in the practice of fitting and dispensing hearing aids.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2295)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.044 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.044 - "Hearing aid" defined.

Hearing aid means any:  1. Device worn by a person who suffers from impaired hearing for the purpose of amplifying sound to improve hearing or compensate for impaired hearing, including, without limitation, an earmold; and   2. Part, attachment or accessory for such a device.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2295)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.045 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.045 - "Hearing aid specialist" defined.

Hearing aid specialist means any person licensed to engage in the practice of fitting and dispensing hearing aids pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2295)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.047 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.047 - "Manufacturer" defined.

Manufacturer means any person who assembles, manufactures or fabricates hearing aids or any parts or supplies used in connection therewith.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2295)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.050 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.050 - "Practice of audiology" defined.

Practice of audiology means the application of principles, methods and procedures relating to hearing and balance, hearing disorders and related speech and language disorders and includes, without limitation:  1. The conservation of auditory system functions;  2. Screening, identifying, assessing and interpreting, preventing and rehabilitating auditory and balance system disorders;  3. The selection, fitting, programming and dispensing of hearing aids, the programming of cochlear implants and other technology which assists persons with hearing loss and training persons to use such technology;  4. Providing vestibular and auditory rehabilitation, cerumen management and associated counseling services;   5. Conducting research on hearing and hearing disorders for the purpose of modifying disorders in communication involving speech, language and hearing;  6. Providing referral services for medical diagnosis and treatment; and  7. At the request of a physician, participating in the diagnosis of a person.  (Added to NRS by 1979, 1253; A 2015, 2301)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.055 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.055 - "Practice of fitting and dispensing hearing aids" defined.

Practice of fitting and dispensing hearing aids means measuring human hearing and selecting, adapting, distributing or selling hearing aids and includes, without limitation:  1. Making impressions for earmolds;  2. Administering and interpreting tests of human hearing and middle ear functions;  3. Determining whether a person who suffers from impaired hearing would benefit from a hearing aid;  4. Selecting and fitting hearing aids;  5. Providing assistance to a person after the fitting of a hearing aid;  6. Providing services relating to the care and repair of hearing aids;  7. Providing supervision and in-service training concerning measuring human hearing and selecting, adapting, distributing or selling hearing aids; and  8. Providing referral services for clinical evaluation, rehabilitation and medical treatment of hearing impairment.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2295)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.060 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.060 - "Practice of speech-language pathology" defined.

Practice of speech-language pathology means the application of principles, methods and procedures relating to the development and effectiveness of human communication and disorders of human communication, and includes, without limitation:  1. The prevention, screening, consultation, assessment, treatment, counseling, collaboration and referral services for disorders of speech, fluency, resonance voice language, feeding, swallowing and cognitive aspects of communication;  2. Augmentative and alternative communication techniques and strategies;  3. Auditory training, speech reading and speech and language intervention for persons who suffer from hearing loss;  4. The screening of persons for hearing loss and middle ear pathology;  5. The use of oral and nasal endoscopy for the purpose of vocal tract imaging and visualization;   6. Selecting, fitting and establishing effective use of prosthetic or adaptive devices for communication, swallowing or other upper respiratory and digestive functions, not including sensory devices used by persons with hearing loss;   7. Providing services to modify or enhance communication;  8. Providing referral services for medical diagnosis and treatment; and  9. At the request of a physician, participating in the diagnosis of a person.  (Added to NRS by 1979, 1253; A 1991, 171; 2015, 2301)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.070 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.070 - "Speech-language pathologist" defined.

Speech-language pathologist means any person who is licensed to engage in the practice of speech-language pathology pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.  (Added to NRS by 1979, 1253; A 2015, 2302)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.075 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.075 - "Sponsor" defined.

Sponsor means a hearing aid specialist or dispensing audiologist who is responsible for the direct supervision and in-service training of an apprentice in the practice of fitting and dispensing hearing aids.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2296)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.080 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.080 - Applicability of chapter. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]

The provisions of this chapter do not apply to any person who:  1. Holds a current credential issued by the Department of Education pursuant to chapter 391 of NRS and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto and engages in the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology within the scope of that credential;  2. Is employed by the Federal Government and engages in the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology within the scope of that employment;  3. Is a student enrolled in a program or school approved by the Board, is pursuing a degree in audiology or speech-language pathology and is clearly designated to the public as a student; or  4. Holds a current license issued pursuant to chapters 630 to 637, inclusive, or 640 to 641C, inclusive, of NRS,  and who does not engage in the private practice of audiology or speech-language pathology in this State.  (Added to NRS by 1979, 1253; A 1987, 1677; 2005, 632; 2015, 2302)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.080 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.080 - Applicability of chapter. [Effective January 1, 2020.]

The provisions of this chapter do not apply to any person who:  1. Holds a current credential issued by the Department of Education pursuant to chapter 391 of NRS and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto and engages in the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology within the scope of that credential;  2. Is employed by the Federal Government and engages in the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology within the scope of that employment;  3. Is a student enrolled in a program or school approved by the Board, is pursuing a degree in audiology or speech-language pathology and is clearly designated to the public as a student; or  4. Holds a current license issued pursuant to chapters 630 to 637, inclusive, 640 to 641C, inclusive, or 653 of NRS,  and who does not engage in the private practice of audiology or speech-language pathology in this State.  (Added to NRS by 1979, 1253; A 1987, 1677; 2005, 632; 2015, 2302; 2019, 2736, effective January 1, 2020)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.100 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.100 - Creation; number, appointment and qualifications of members; terms; vacancies.

  1. The Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensing Board, consisting of seven members appointed by the Governor, is hereby created.  2. The Governor shall appoint:  (a) Three members who are speech-language pathologists, each of whom must practice in a different setting, including, without limitation, a university, public school, hospital or private practice;  (b) Two members who are audiologists, at least one of whom must be a dispensing audiologist;  (c) One member who is a hearing aid specialist; and  (d) One member who is a representative of the general public. This member must not be:  (1) A speech-language pathologist, a hearing aid specialist or an audiologist; or  (2) The spouse or the parent or child, by blood, marriage or adoption, of a speech-language pathologist, a hearing aid specialist or an audiologist.  3. Each member of the Board who is an audiologist, a speech-language pathologist or a hearing aid specialist must:  (a) Have practiced, taught or conducted research in his or her profession for the 3 years immediately preceding the appointment; and  (b) Hold a current license issued pursuant to this chapter.   4. A person who is a stockholder in a manufacturer of hearing aids may not be selected to or serve as a member of the Board.  5. After the initial terms, each member of the Board serves a term of 3 years.  6. A member of the Board shall not serve for more than two terms.  7. If a vacancy occurs during the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint a person similarly qualified to replace that member for the remainder of the unexpired term.  (Added to NRS by 1979, 1254; A 2003, 1195; 2015, 2303, 2304)