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NV Rev Stat § 637B.105 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.105 - Advisory member: Appointment; restrictions.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the Board may, by majority vote, select one or more persons, including, without limitation, a physician licensed pursuant to chapter 630 of NRS, an osteopathic physician licensed pursuant to chapter 633 of NRS or a member of the public, to serve as an advisory member of the Board.  2. A person who is a stockholder in a manufacturer of hearing aids may not be selected to or serve as an advisory member of the Board.  3. An advisory member may not vote on any matter before the Board.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2296)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.120 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.120 - Officers; meetings; quorum; compliance with Open Meeting Law.

  1. The Board shall elect from its members a Chair and Vice Chair. The officers of the Board hold their respective offices at the pleasure of the Board.  2. The Board shall meet at least twice annually and may meet at other times on the call of the Chair or a majority of its members.  3. A majority of the Board constitutes a quorum to transact all business.  4. The Board shall comply with the provisions of chapter 241 of NRS, and all meetings of the Board must be conducted in accordance with that chapter.  (Added to NRS by 1979, 1254; A 2015, 2304)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.130 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.130 - Salary of members; per diem allowance and travel expenses of members and employees; employment of Executive Director and other employees; payment of expenses and salaries.

  1. A 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 Board may employ and fix the compensation of an Executive Director and any other employee necessary to the discharge of its duties.  4. The expenses of the Board and members of the Board, and the salaries of its employees, must be paid from the fees received by the Board pursuant to this chapter, and no part of those expenses and salaries may be paid out of the State General Fund.  (Added to NRS by 1979, 1254; A 1983, 197; 1985, 445; 1989, 1701; 2007, 2951; 2015, 2305)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.132 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.132 - Duties; regulations.

The Board shall:  1. Enforce the provisions of this chapter and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto;  2. Prepare and maintain a record of its proceedings, including, without limitation, any administrative proceedings;  3. Evaluate the qualifications and determine the eligibility of an applicant for any license or endorsement of a license issued pursuant to this chapter and, upon payment of the appropriate fee, issue the appropriate license or endorsement of a license to a qualified applicant;  4. Adopt regulations establishing standards of practice for persons licensed or endorsed pursuant to this chapter and any other regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter;  5. Require a person licensed or endorsed pursuant to this chapter to submit to the Board documentation required by the Board to determine whether the person has acquired the skills necessary to engage in the practice of audiology, speech-language pathology or fitting and dispensing hearing aids;  6. Investigate any complaint received by the Board against any person licensed or endorsed pursuant to this chapter;  7. Hold hearings to determine whether any provision of this chapter or any regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter has been violated; and  8. Unless the Board determines that extenuating circumstances exist, forward to the appropriate law enforcement agency any substantiated information submitted to the Board concerning a person who engages in the practice of or offers to engage in the practice of audiology, speech-language pathology or fitting and dispensing hearing aids without the appropriate license or endorsement issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2296)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.135 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.135 - Subpoenas; oaths; seal.

The Board may:  1. Issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and production of books and papers;  2. Administer oaths when taking testimony in any matter relating to the duties of the Board; and  3. Adopt a seal which must be judicially noticed by the courts of this State.  (Added to NRS by 1987, 830)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.137 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.137 - Enforcement of subpoenas by district court.

  1. The district court in the county in which any hearing is being conducted by the Board may compel the attendance of witnesses, the giving of testimony and the production of books and papers as required by any subpoena issued by the Board.  2. If any witness refuses to attend or testify or produce any papers required by that subpoena, the Board may report to the district court for the county in which the hearing is pending by petition, setting forth that:  (a) Due notice has been given of the time and place of attendance of the witness or the production of the books and papers;  (b) The witness has been subpoenaed pursuant to NRS 637B.135; and  (c) The witness has failed and refused to attend or produce the papers required by subpoena before the Board in the hearing named in the subpoena, or has refused to answer questions propounded to him or her in the course of that hearing,  and asking an order of the court compelling the witness to attend and testify or produce the books or papers before the Board.  3. The court, upon petition of the Board, shall enter an order directing the witness to appear before the court at a time and place to be fixed by the court in the order, the time to be not more than 10 days after the date of the order, and then and there show cause why the witness has not attended or testified or produced the books or papers before the Board. A certified copy of the order must be served upon the witness.  4. If it appears to the court that the subpoena was regularly issued by the Board, the court may thereupon enter an order that the witness appear before the Board at the time and place fixed in the order and testify or produce the required books or papers, and upon failure to obey the order, the witness must be dealt with as for contempt of court.  (Added to NRS by 1987, 831)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.140 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.140 - Fiscal year.

The Board shall operate on the basis of a fiscal year commencing on July 1 and ending on June 30.  (Added to NRS by 1979, 1254)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.145 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.145 - Deposit and use of fees; delegation of authority to take disciplinary action; deposit of fines; claims for attorney’s fees and costs of investigation.

  1. All fees collected under the provisions of this chapter must be paid to the Board to be used to defray the necessary expenses of the Board. The Board shall deposit the fees in qualified banks, credit unions, savings and loan associations or savings banks in this State.  2. In a manner consistent with the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS, the Board may delegate to a hearing officer or panel its authority to take any disciplinary action pursuant to this chapter, impose and collect civil penalties therefor and deposit the money therefrom 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 civil penalties with the State Treasurer for credit to the State General Fund, it may present a claim to the State Board of Examiners for recommendation to the Interim Finance Committee if money is needed to pay attorney’s fees or the costs of an investigation, or both.  (Added to NRS by 1979, 1254; A 1983, 1540; 1999, 1534; 2005, 775; 2015, 2307) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 637B.240)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.160 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.160 - Qualifications of applicants.

Except as otherwise provided in NRS 637B.195, 637B.200, 637B.201, 637B.203 and 637B.204, to be eligible for licensing by the Board, an applicant for a license to engage in the practice of audiology, speech-language pathology or fitting and dispensing hearing aids must:  1. Be a natural person of good moral character;  2. Pass an examination prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 637B.191 or 637B.194, as applicable;  3. Pay the fees provided for in this chapter; and  4. Submit all information required to complete an application for a license.  (Added to NRS by 1979, 1255; A 1983, 1045; 1997, 2143; 2005, 2741, 2807; 2015, 2305, 3017, 3894)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.166 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.166 - Payment of child support: Submission of certain information by applicant; grounds for denial of license; duty of Board. [Effective until 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. 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 audiology, speech-language pathology or fitting and dispensing hearing aids 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 audiology, speech-language pathology or fitting and dispensing hearing aids 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 audiology, speech-language pathology or fitting and dispensing hearing aids 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.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 2142; A 2005, 2741, 2807; 2015, 2306)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.166 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.166 - Payment of child support: Submission of certain information by applicant; grounds for denial of license; duty of Board. [Effective on 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 and expires by limitation 2 years after that date.]

  1. In addition to any other requirements set forth in this chapter, an applicant for the issuance or renewal of a license to engage in the practice of audiology, speech-language pathology or fitting and dispensing hearing aids 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 audiology, speech-language pathology or fitting and dispensing hearing aids 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.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 2142; A 2005, 2741, 2742, 2807; 2015, 2306, effective on 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)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.175 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.175 - Fees.

  1. The Board shall charge and collect only the following fees whose amounts must be determined by the Board, but may not exceed: Application fee....................................................................................................... $150 License fee................................................................................................................ 100 Fee for the renewal of a license.............................................................................. 100 Reinstatement fee..................................................................................................... 100 Examination fee......................................................................................................... 300 Fee for converting to a different type of license................................................... 50 Fee for each additional license or endorsement.................................................... 50 Fee for obtaining license information..................................................................... 50  2. If an applicant submits an application for a license by endorsement pursuant to NRS 637B.204, the Board shall collect not more than one-half of the fee set forth in subsection 1 for the initial issuance of the license.  3. All fees are payable in advance and may not be refunded.  (Added to NRS by 1979, 1256; A 1983, 198; 1991, 172; 2015, 2307, 3017, 3895) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 637B.230)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.190 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.190 - Issuance of license without examination.

The Board may issue a license without examination to a person who holds:  1. A current certificate of clinical competence issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association in the field of practice for which the person is applying for a license; or  2. Current certification from the American Board of Audiology.  (Added to NRS by 1979, 1255; A 1983, 197; 2015, 2306)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.191 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.191 - Regulations; placement of license on inactive status.

  1. The Board shall adopt regulations prescribing:  (a) The examinations required pursuant to NRS 637B.160 and concerning the practice of audiology and the practice of speech-language pathology;  (b) The period for which a license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter is valid which, except as otherwise provided in NRS 637B.200 and 637B.202, must be not less than 1 year; and  (c) The manner in which a license or endorsement issued pursuant to this chapter must be renewed, which may include requirements for continuing education.   2. The Board may adopt regulations providing for the late renewal of a license and the reinstatement of an expired license, except that the Board must not renew or reinstate a license more than 3 years after the license expired.  3. The Board may, at the request of a person licensed pursuant to this chapter, place a license on inactive status if the holder of the license:  (a) Does not engage in, or represent that the person is authorized to engage in, the practice of audiology, speech-language pathology or fitting and dispensing hearing aids in this State; and  (b) Satisfies any requirements for continuing education prescribed by the Board pursuant to this section.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2296)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.193 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.193 - Hearing aid specialists: Qualifications of applicants.

An applicant for a license to engage in the practice of fitting and dispensing hearing aids must:  1. Successfully complete a program of education or training approved by the Board which requires, without limitation, that the applicant:  (a) Hold an associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree in hearing instrument sciences; or  (b) Hold a high school diploma or its equivalent or an associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree in any field other than hearing instrument sciences, and successfully complete a training program in hearing instrument sciences as prescribed by regulation of the Board.  2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 637B.201, be certified by the National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences.   3. Pass the examination prescribed pursuant to NRS 637B.194.  4. Comply with the regulations adopted pursuant to NRS 637B.194.  5. Include in his or her application the complete street address of each location from which the applicant intends to engage in the practice of fitting and dispensing hearing aids.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2299)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.194 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.194 - Hearing aid specialists and apprentices: Regulations.

The Board shall adopt regulations regarding the practice of fitting and dispensing hearing aids, including, without limitation:  1. The licensing of hearing aid specialists and apprentices;  2. The educational and training requirements for hearing aid specialists and apprentices;  3. The examination required pursuant to NRS 637B.160, 637B.193, 637B.205 and 637B.238 concerning the practice of fitting and dispensing hearing aids; and  4. A program of in-service training for apprentices.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2298)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.195 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.195 - Apprentices: Issuance of license; proof of sponsor.

  1. The Board may issue an apprentice license to an applicant who has not yet completed a program of education or training approved by the Board pursuant to NRS 637B.193 or passed the examination prescribed pursuant to NRS 637B.194.  2. An applicant for an apprentice license must provide proof satisfactory to the Board that a sponsor has agreed to assume responsibility for the direct supervision and in-service training of the applicant.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2299)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.196 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.196 - Speech-language pathologists and audiologists: Educational requirements.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2:  (a) An applicant for a license to engage in the practice of speech-language pathology must satisfy the academic requirements of an educational program accredited by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or its successor organization approved by the Board.  (b) An applicant for a license to engage in the practice of audiology must satisfy the academic requirements of an educational program accredited by the:  (1) American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or its successor organization approved by the Board; or  (2) Accreditation Commission for Audiology Education or its successor organization approved by the Board.  2. An applicant for a license to engage in the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology who receives an education in audiology or speech-language pathology from a foreign school must prove to the satisfaction of the Board that his or her educational program:  (a) Is substantially equivalent to the requirements set forth in subsection 1, as applicable; and  (b) Is accredited by an accrediting agency approved by the Board.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2297)
NV Rev Stat § 637B.197 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists|NRS 637B.197 - Speech-language pathologists: Certificate of clinical competence required; exception.

Except for the holder of a provisional license issued pursuant to NRS 637B.201 and in addition to the requirements set forth in NRS 637B.196, a speech-language pathologist must hold a current certificate of clinical competence issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or its successor organization approved by the Board.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2297)