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NV Rev Stat § 641.242 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 641 - Psychologists|NRS 641.242 - Suspension of license or registration for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of license or registration. [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 the holder of a license or registration issued pursuant to this chapter, the Board shall deem the license or registration issued to that person to be suspended at the end of the 30th day after the date on which the court order was issued unless the Board receives a letter issued to the holder of the license or registration by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 stating that the holder of the license or registration has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560.  2. The Board shall reinstate a license or registration issued pursuant to this chapter that has been suspended by a district court pursuant to NRS 425.540 if the Board receives a letter issued by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 to the person whose license or registration was suspended stating that the person whose license or registration was suspended has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 2153; A 2005, 2807; 2011, 95; 2015, 670; 2017, 2517)
NV Rev Stat § 641.243 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 641 - Psychologists|NRS 641.243 - Service of process.

Except as otherwise provided in chapter 622A of NRS:  1. Service of process made under this chapter must be made by:  (a) Personal delivery of a copy of the process upon the person; or  (b) Sending a copy of the process by certified mail to the person at his or her last known address, as indicated on the records of the Board.   2. Service of process made under this chapter shall be deemed to be complete:  (a) If a copy of the process is personally delivered pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1, on the date on which the copy of the process is personally delivered; or  (b) If a copy of the process is mailed pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1, on the date on which the copy of the process is mailed.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1909; A 2005, 789; 2019, 998)
NV Rev Stat § 641.245 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 641 - Psychologists|NRS 641.245 - Subpoenas.

  1. The Board, any member thereof, a panel of its members or a hearing officer may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers, documents, the records of patients, and any other article related to the practice of psychology or to the practice as a psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee.  2. If any witness refuses to attend or testify or produce any article as required by the subpoena, the Board may file a petition with the district court stating that:  (a) Due notice has been given for the time and place of attendance of the witness or the production of the required articles;  (b) The witness has been subpoenaed pursuant to this section; and  (c) The witness has failed or refused to attend or produce the articles required by the subpoena or has refused to answer questions propounded to him or her,  and asking for an order of the court compelling the witness to attend and testify before the Board, a panel of its members or a hearing officer, or produce the articles as required by the subpoena.  3. Upon such a petition, the court shall enter an order directing the witness to appear before the court at a time and place to be fixed by the court in its order, the time to be not more than 10 days after the date of the order, and then and there show cause why the witness has not attended or testified or produced the articles. A certified copy of the order must be served upon the witness.  4. If it appears to the court that the subpoena was regularly issued, the court shall enter an order that the witness appear before the Board, a panel of its members or a hearing officer at the time and place fixed in the order and testify or produce the required articles, and upon failure to obey the order the witness must be dealt with as for contempt of court.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1910; A 2019, 998)
NV Rev Stat § 641.250 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 641 - Psychologists|NRS 641.250 - Complaints: Filing; retention.

  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.  (Added to NRS by 1963, 192; A 1985, 1913; 2009, 901; 2019, 999)
NV Rev Stat § 641.270 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 641 - Psychologists|NRS 641.270 - Complaints: Review; investigation.

When a complaint is filed with the Board, the Board or an investigator designated by the Board shall review the complaint. If, upon completing the review of the complaint, the Board or the investigator designated by the Board determines that the complaint is not frivolous, the Board, through the President of the Board and the investigator designated by the Board, shall investigate the complaint.  (Added to NRS by 1963, 192; A 1985, 1913; 2011, 370; 2019, 999)
NV Rev Stat § 641.2705 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 641 - Psychologists|NRS 641.2705 - Investigation into unlicensed or unregistered activity; issuance of order to cease and desist; issuance of citation; reporting requirements of Board; administrative fine; appeal of citation.

  1. The Board, through the President of the Board and the investigator designated by the Board, shall conduct an investigation of each complaint filed pursuant to NRS 641.250 which sets forth reason to believe that a person has violated NRS 641.390.  2. If, after an investigation, the Board determines that a person has violated NRS 641.390, the Board:  (a) May issue and serve on the person an order to cease and desist from engaging in any activity prohibited by NRS 641.390 until the person obtains the proper license or registration from the Board;  (b) May issue a citation to the person; and   (c) Unless the Board determines that extenuating circumstances exist, shall forward to the appropriate law enforcement agency any substantiated information that has been submitted to the Board regarding a person who practices or offers to practice:  (1) Psychology in this State without the proper license issued by the Board pursuant to this chapter; or  (2) As a psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee in this State without the proper registration issued by the Board pursuant to this chapter.  3. A citation issued pursuant to subsection 2 must be in writing and describe with particularity the nature of the violation. The citation also must inform the person of the provisions of subsection 5. Each violation of NRS 641.390 constitutes a separate offense for which a separate citation may be issued.   4. For any person who violates the provisions of NRS 641.390, the Board shall assess an administrative fine of:  (a) For a first violation, $500.  (b) For a second violation, $1,000.  (c) For a third or subsequent violation, $1,500.  5. To appeal a citation issued pursuant to subsection 2, a person must submit a written request for a hearing to the Board within 30 days after the date of issuance of the citation.  (Added to NRS by 2011, 72; A 2019, 999)
NV Rev Stat § 641.271 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 641 - Psychologists|NRS 641.271 - Investigation of complaint by Attorney General upon retention by Board; recommendation to Board; action by Board; authority of Attorney General to charge Board for services.

Repealed. (See chapter 187, Statutes of Nevada 2019, at page 1004.)
NV Rev Stat § 641.272 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 641 - Psychologists|NRS 641.272 - Mental or physical examination required by Board; consent to examination; confidentiality of testimony or reports; immediate suspension for failure to submit to examination.

  1. Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS, the Board may require the person named in a complaint to submit to a mental examination conducted by a panel of three psychologists designated by the Board or a physical examination conducted by a physician designated by the Board.  2. Every psychologist licensed under this chapter and every psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee registered under this chapter who accepts the privilege of practicing psychology or practicing as a psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee in this State shall be deemed to have given consent to submit to a mental or physical examination when directed to do so in writing by the Board. The testimony or reports of the examining psychologists or physician are privileged communications, except as to proceedings conducted pursuant to this chapter.  3. Except in extraordinary circumstances, as determined by the Board, the failure of a psychologist, psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee to submit to an examination as provided in this section constitutes grounds for the immediate suspension of the psychologist’s license or the psychological assistant’s, psychological intern’s or psychological trainee’s registration.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1907; A 1989, 1544; 2005, 789; 2019, 1000)
NV Rev Stat § 641.273 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 641 - Psychologists|NRS 641.273 - Examination regarding competency to practice.

Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS, if the Board has reason to believe that the conduct of any psychologist, psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee has raised a reasonable question as to competence to practice psychology or to practice as a psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee with reasonable skill and safety to patients, the Board may require the psychologist, psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee to take a written or oral examination to determine whether the psychologist, psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee is competent to practice psychology or to practice as a psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee. If an examination is required, the reasons therefor must be documented and made available to the psychologist, psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee being examined.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1908; A 2005, 789; 2019, 1000)
NV Rev Stat § 641.274 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 641 - Psychologists|NRS 641.274 - Limitation on time for completion of examination after issuance of order suspending license or registration pending disciplinary proceedings.

Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS, if the Board, a panel of its members or a hearing officer issues an order suspending the license of a psychologist or the registration of a psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee pending proceedings for disciplinary action and requires the psychologist, psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee to submit to a mental or physical examination or an examination of his or her competency to practice psychology or to practice as a psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee, the examination must be conducted and the results obtained within 60 days after the Board, panel of its members or hearing officer issues the order.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1908; A 1989, 1544; 2005, 789; 2019, 1001)
NV Rev Stat § 641.276 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 641 - Psychologists|NRS 641.276 - Commencement of disciplinary proceedings required for certain violations of Industrial Insurance Act.

Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS, if the Board receives a report pursuant to subsection 5 of NRS 228.420, a disciplinary proceeding regarding the report must be commenced within 30 days after the Board receives the report.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1909; A 1989, 1544; 1993, 796; 2005, 790)
NV Rev Stat § 641.285 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 641 - Psychologists|NRS 641.285 - Requirements for proof.

Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS, in any disciplinary proceeding before the Board, a panel of its members or a hearing officer:  1. Proof of actual injury need not be established where the complaint charges deceptive or unethical professional conduct, practice of psychology, or practice as a psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee harmful to the public.  2. A certified copy of the record of a court or a licensing agency showing a conviction or the suspension or revocation of a license to practice psychology or registration to practice as a psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee or an order containing any other disciplinary action entered by a court in the District of Columbia or any state or territory of the United States is conclusive evidence of its occurrence.  3. The entering of a plea of nolo contendere in a court of competent jurisdiction shall be deemed a conviction of the offense charged.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1909; A 2005, 790; 2019, 1001)
NV Rev Stat § 641.312 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 641 - Psychologists|NRS 641.312 - Judicial review; duration of Board’s order; priority of petition for judicial review. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]

  1. Any person who has been placed on probation or whose license or registration has been limited, suspended or revoked, and whose appeal pursuant to NRS 641.325 has been denied, is entitled to judicial review of the order.  2. Every order which limits the practice of psychology or the practice as a psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee or suspends or revokes a license or registration is effective from the date the Board certifies the order until the date the order is modified or reversed by an order of the Commission on Behavioral Health pursuant to NRS 641.325 or a final judgment of the court.  3. The district court shall give a petition for judicial review of the order priority over other civil matters which are not expressly given priority by law.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1909; A 1989, 1545, 1659; 2017, 2238; 2019, 1001)
NV Rev Stat § 641.312 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 641 - Psychologists|NRS 641.312 - Judicial review; duration of Board’s order; priority of petition for judicial review. [Effective January 1, 2020.]

  1. Any person who has been placed on probation or whose license or registration has been limited, suspended or revoked is entitled to judicial review of the order.  2. Every order which limits the practice of psychology or the practice as a psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee or suspends or revokes a license or registration is effective from the date the Board certifies the order until the date the order is modified or reversed by a final judgment of the court.  3. The district court shall give a petition for judicial review of the order priority over other civil matters which are not expressly given priority by law.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1909; A 1989, 1545, 1659; 2017, 2238; 2019, 1001, effective January 1, 2020)
NV Rev Stat § 641.314 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 641 - Psychologists|NRS 641.314 - Temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction pending disciplinary proceedings.

Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS:  1. Pending disciplinary proceedings before the Board, a panel of its members or a hearing officer, the court may, upon application by the Board or the Attorney General, issue a temporary restraining order or a preliminary injunction to enjoin any unprofessional conduct of a psychologist, psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee which is harmful to the public, to limit the psychologist’s, psychological assistant’s, psychological intern’s or psychological trainee’s practice or to suspend the license to practice psychology or registration to practice as a psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee, without proof of actual damage sustained by any person, this provision being a preventive as well as a punitive measure.  2. The disciplinary proceedings before the Board, a panel of its members or a hearing officer must be instituted and determined as promptly as the requirements for investigation of the case reasonably allow.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1908; A 1989, 1545; 2005, 790; 2019, 1001)
NV Rev Stat § 641.316 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 641 - Psychologists|NRS 641.316 - Injunction against person practicing without license, authorization or registration.

  1. The Board through its President or Secretary-Treasurer or the Attorney General may maintain in any court of competent jurisdiction a suit for an injunction against any person practicing:  (a) Psychology without a license or authorization to practice psychology in this State pursuant to the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact enacted in NRS 641.227; or  (b) As a psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee without a registration.  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) Does not relieve any person from criminal prosecution for practicing without a license or registration.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1911; A 1989, 1546; 2017, 932; 2019, 1002)
NV Rev Stat § 641.318 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 641 - Psychologists|NRS 641.318 - Immunity of certain persons from civil liability.

In addition to any other immunity provided by the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS, the Board, a review panel of a hospital, an association of psychologists or any other person who or organization which initiates a complaint or assists in any lawful investigation or proceeding concerning the licensing of a psychologist or the registering of a psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee or the discipline of a psychologist, psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee for gross malpractice, repeated malpractice, professional incompetence or unprofessional conduct is immune from any civil action for that initiation or assistance or any consequential damages, if the person or organization acted without malicious intent.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1910; A 1989, 1546; 2005, 790; 2019, 1002)
NV Rev Stat § 641.320 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 641 - Psychologists|NRS 641.320 - Procedure for removing limitation, terminating probation or reinstating license or registration.

  1. Any person:  (a) Whose practice of psychology or practice as a psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee has been limited;  (b) Whose license or registration has been revoked; or  (c) Who has been placed on probation,  by an order of the Board, a panel of its members or a hearing officer may apply to the Board after 1 year for removal of the limitation or termination of the probation or may apply to the Board pursuant to the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS for reinstatement of the revoked license or registration.  2. In hearing the application, the Board:  (a) May require the person to submit to a mental or physical examination conducted by psychologists or by physicians whom it designates and submit such other evidence of changed conditions and of fitness as it considers proper.  (b) Shall determine whether under all the circumstances the time of the application is reasonable.  (c) May deny the application or modify or rescind its order as it considers the evidence and the public safety warrants.  (Added to NRS by 1963, 193; A 1985, 1914; 1989, 1546; 2005, 791; 2019, 1002)
NV Rev Stat § 641.325 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 641 - Psychologists|NRS 641.325 - Appeal of Board decision to Commission on Behavioral Health; notice to Board; investigation; final decision; scope of appeal. [Effective through December 31, 2019.]

  1. Not later than 30 days after the Board denies an application for the issuance or renewal of a license or registration or issues an order imposing disciplinary action against a licensee or registrant, the applicant, licensee or registrant aggrieved by the order may submit an appeal to the Commission on Behavioral Health. The Commission shall notify the Board not later than 10 days after receiving such an appeal.  2. The Commission shall, upon an appeal submitted pursuant to subsection 1, investigate the refusal of the Board to issue or renew a license or registration or any disciplinary action imposed by the Board. The action of the Board remains in effect until the Commission renders a decision pursuant to subsection 3.  3. After conducting an investigation pursuant to subsection 2, the Commission shall render a decision on the appeal. In rendering a decision, the Commission shall presume that the action of the Board was proper and shall not substitute its judgment for that of the Board concerning the weight of evidence on a question of fact. The Commission may order the Board to issue or renew the license or registration or modify or set aside the disciplinary action, as applicable, only if the Commission finds that the action of the Board:  (a) Violates constitutional or statutory provisions;  (b) Exceeds the statutory authority of the agency;  (c) Was made upon unlawful procedure;  (d) Is affected by other error of law;  (e) Is clearly erroneous in view of the reliable, probative and substantial evidence on the whole record; or  (f) Is arbitrary or capricious or characterized by abuse of discretion.  4. An investigation conducted by the Commission pursuant to the provisions of this section is limited to the application for the issuance or renewal of a license or registration and any information submitted in conjunction with the application or the record of the disciplinary proceeding created by the Board, as applicable. The Board shall provide those records to the Commission upon request. Unless the information is deemed a public record under the provisions of NRS 641.090 or 641.240 or other applicable law, the Commission shall keep the information confidential.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 2236; A 2019, 1003)