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NV Rev Stat § 622A.310 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 622A - Administrative Procedure Before Certain Regulatory Bodies|NRS 622A.310 - Appearance; representation by attorney; standards of conduct; withdrawal from representation; sanctions; costs of defense.

  1. In any contested case against a licensee pursuant to this chapter, the licensee may appear on his or her own behalf or the licensee may be represented by:  (a) An attorney licensed to practice law in this State; or  (b) An attorney licensed to practice law in another state who is properly associated with an attorney licensed to practice law in this State and who provides a certificate of good standing from the licensing authority of the other state.  2. An attorney representing a licensee shall:  (a) Ensure that his or her conduct complies with the Nevada Rules of Professional Conduct; and  (b) Conform to all standards of ethical and courteous behavior required in the courts of this State.  3. An attorney may withdraw from representing a licensee upon notice to the licensee and the regulatory body or hearing panel or officer. The notice must include the reason for the requested withdrawal. The regulatory body or hearing panel or officer may deny the request if there may be an unreasonable delay in the case or the substantial rights of the licensee may be prejudiced.  4. If the regulatory body or hearing panel or officer finds that an attorney has violated any provision of this section, the regulatory body or hearing panel or officer may bar the attorney from participating in the case or may impose such other sanctions as the regulatory body or hearing panel or officer deems appropriate.  5. A licensee is responsible for all costs related to the presentation of his or her defense.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 745)
NV Rev Stat § 622A.320 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 622A - Administrative Procedure Before Certain Regulatory Bodies|NRS 622A.320 - Answer; amendment of charging document; continuance; inclusion of pleadings in record.

  1. After being served with the charging document, the licensee may, but is not required to, file an answer to the charging document. The licensee may file such an answer not later than 20 days after the date of service of the charging document.  2. The prosecutor may amend the charging document at any time before the hearing. If the prosecutor amends the charging document before the hearing, the prosecutor shall:  (a) File the amended charging document with the regulatory body or hearing panel or officer; and  (b) Serve the licensee with the amended charging document.  3. After being served with an amended charging document, the licensee may do any or all of the following:  (a) File an answer to the amended charging document. The licensee may file such an answer not later than 20 days after the date of service of the amended charging document or not later than the date of the hearing, whichever date is sooner.  (b) Move for a continuance of the hearing. The regulatory body or hearing panel or officer shall grant the continuance if the licensee demonstrates that:  (1) The amendment materially alters the allegations in the charging document; and  (2) The licensee does not have a reasonable opportunity to prepare a defense against the amended charging document before the date of the hearing.  4. The prosecutor may amend the charging document at the time of the hearing if the amendment is not considered material and the substantial rights of the licensee would not be prejudiced by the amendment.  5. The charging document, any amended charging document and any answer filed by the licensee must be made part of the record at the hearing.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 746)
NV Rev Stat § 622A.330 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 622A - Administrative Procedure Before Certain Regulatory Bodies|NRS 622A.330 - Discovery; limitations on interrogatories and depositions.

  1. At any time after being served with the charging document, the licensee may file with the regulatory body or hearing panel or officer a written discovery request for a copy of all documents and other evidence intended to be presented by the prosecutor in support of the case and a list of proposed witnesses.  2. The investigative file for the case is not discoverable unless the prosecutor intends to present materials from the investigative file as evidence in support of the case. The investigative file for the case includes all communications, records, affidavits or reports acquired or created as part of the investigation of the case, whether or not acquired through a subpoena related to the investigation of the licensee.  3. A party may not serve any interrogatories on another party or take any depositions relating to the case, unless permitted by the regulations of the regulatory body.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 746)
NV Rev Stat § 622A.340 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 622A - Administrative Procedure Before Certain Regulatory Bodies|NRS 622A.340 - Limitations on communications with adjudicator.

A party shall not communicate either directly or indirectly with any member of the regulatory body, any member of the hearing panel or the hearing officer about any issue of fact or law related to the case unless the communication:  1. Is part of a pleading, motion or other document that is properly filed and served on all parties; or  2. Occurs while all parties are present or occurs during a meeting or hearing for which all parties have been given proper notice, whether or not all parties are present at that meeting or hearing.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 747)
NV Rev Stat § 622A.350 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 622A - Administrative Procedure Before Certain Regulatory Bodies|NRS 622A.350 - Effect of failure to appear.

  1. If a party fails to appear at a scheduled hearing and a continuance has not been scheduled or granted, any party who is present at the hearing may make an offer of proof that the absent party was given sufficient legal notice. Upon a determination by the regulatory body or hearing panel or officer that the absent party was given sufficient legal notice, the regulatory body or hearing panel or officer may proceed to consider and dispose of the case without the participation of the absent party.  2. If the licensee fails to appear at a hearing, the regulatory body or hearing panel or officer may accept the allegations against the licensee in the charging document as true.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 747)
NV Rev Stat § 622A.360 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 622A - Administrative Procedure Before Certain Regulatory Bodies|NRS 622A.360 - Motions.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter or as permitted by the regulatory body or hearing panel or officer, to request a ruling from the regulatory body or hearing panel or officer on any issue of law or procedure in a case, a party must file a written motion with the regulatory body or hearing panel or officer.  2. A party may file only the following prehearing motions:  (a) A motion requesting a continuance or an extension of time.  (b) A motion requesting, for good cause, the recusal of the hearing officer, a member of the hearing panel or a member of the regulatory body from participation in the case.  (c) A motion requesting the separation of consolidated cases.  (d) A motion requesting a more definite statement regarding the allegations in the charging document on the ground that there is not enough information in the charging document to formulate a defense.  (e) A motion requesting dismissal of the charging document for failure to state facts which, if true, would form a sufficient basis for discipline.  (f) With leave of the regulatory body or hearing panel or officer, any other motion requesting appropriate action or relief before the date of the hearing.  3. A prehearing motion must be filed with the regulatory body or hearing panel or officer at least 10 days before the date of the hearing. A party who opposes the motion may file a response to the prehearing motion not later than 7 days after the date of service of the motion. Upon a showing of good cause, the regulatory body or hearing panel or officer may allow a party to file such a motion or response within such other times as the regulatory body or hearing panel or officer deems appropriate.  4. The regulatory body or hearing panel or officer shall rule on any prehearing motion before or on the date of the hearing. The regulatory body may authorize the president or chair of the regulatory body to rule on any prehearing motion before the date of the hearing. The hearing panel may authorize the chair or presiding officer of the hearing panel to rule on any prehearing motion before the date of the hearing.  5. A party may file only the following motions after the commencement of the hearing:  (a) After the prosecutor has concluded the presentation of his or her case in chief, a motion requesting dismissal of the charging document for failure of the prosecutor to meet the burden of proof.  (b) With leave of the regulatory body or hearing panel or officer, any other motion requesting appropriate action or relief during the hearing.  6. A party may file only the motions set forth in NRS 622A.390 after the close of the hearing.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 747)
NV Rev Stat § 622A.370 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 622A - Administrative Procedure Before Certain Regulatory Bodies|NRS 622A.370 - Burden and standard of proof; rules of procedure and evidence; grounds for disciplinary action; administrative penalties; transcription of hearing; costs.

  1. The prosecutor has the burden of proof in any hearing pursuant to this chapter. The standard of proof in such a hearing is a preponderance of the evidence.  2. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the regulatory body or hearing panel or officer is not bound by strict rules of procedure or rules of evidence when conducting the hearing, except that evidence must be taken and considered in the hearing pursuant to NRS 233B.123.  3. In any hearing pursuant to this chapter, the acts which constitute grounds for initiating disciplinary action against a licensee and the administrative penalties that may be imposed against a licensee are set forth in the occupational licensing chapter governing the licensee.  4. If requested by any party, the hearing or any portion of the hearing must be transcribed. The party making the request shall pay all costs for the transcription.  5. As used in this section, "preponderance of the evidence" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 233B.0375.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 748; A 2015, 711)
NV Rev Stat § 622A.390 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 622A - Administrative Procedure Before Certain Regulatory Bodies|NRS 622A.390 - Posthearing motions; rehearing and reconsideration; vacation and modification of final decision.

  1. After the close of the hearing, a party may file only the following motions:  (a) A motion requesting a rehearing.  (b) A motion requesting reconsideration of the findings and recommendations of the hearing panel or officer or the final decision of the regulatory body.  (c) A motion requesting that the final decision of the regulatory body be vacated or modified.  (d) With leave of the regulatory body or hearing panel or officer, any other motion requesting appropriate action or relief after the close of the hearing.  2. A motion requesting a rehearing or reconsideration must be filed with:  (a) The hearing panel or officer not later than 15 days after the date of service of the findings and recommendations of the hearing panel or officer.  (b) The regulatory body not later than 15 days after the date of service of the final decision of the regulatory body.  3. A party who opposes the motion may file a response to the motion not later than 7 days after the date of service of the motion.  4. The regulatory body may authorize the president or chair of the regulatory body to rule on the motion. The hearing panel may authorize the chair or presiding officer of the hearing panel to rule on the motion.  5. A motion requesting a rehearing or reconsideration may be based only on one of the following grounds:  (a) Newly discovered or available evidence.  (b) Error in the hearing or in the findings and recommendations or the decision that would be grounds for reversal of the findings and recommendations or the decision.  (c) The need in the public interest for further consideration of the issues or evidence, or both.  6. The regulatory body or hearing panel or officer shall enter an order ruling on the motion requesting a rehearing or reconsideration not later than 25 days after the date on which the motion is filed. A copy of the order must be served on each party. The regulatory body or hearing panel or officer may:  (a) Deny the motion;  (b) Order a rehearing or partial rehearing;  (c) Order reconsideration of the findings and recommendations or the decision; or  (d) Direct other proceedings as the regulatory body or hearing panel or officer deems appropriate.  7. If the regulatory body or hearing panel or officer orders a rehearing, the rehearing must be confined to the issues upon which the rehearing was ordered.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 750)
NV Rev Stat § 622A.400 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 622A - Administrative Procedure Before Certain Regulatory Bodies|NRS 622A.400 - Judicial review.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in the Constitution of this State, a party may not seek any type of judicial intervention or review of a contested case until after the contested case results in a final decision of the regulatory body.  2. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a party may seek judicial review of a final decision of the regulatory body in accordance with the provisions of chapter 233B of NRS that apply to a contested case.  3. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 1 of NRS 233B.131 regarding transmittal of the record of the proceeding under judicial review:  (a) The party filing the petition for judicial review shall provide an original or certified copy of the transcript of the hearing to the reviewing court; and  (b) The regulatory body shall provide an original or certified copy of the remainder of the record of the proceeding under review to the reviewing court.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 751)
NV Rev Stat § 622A.410 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 622A - Administrative Procedure Before Certain Regulatory Bodies|NRS 622A.410 - Requirements in cases involving revocation of license; procedure for reinstatement of license.

  1. If a regulatory body revokes the license of a person in a contested case pursuant to this chapter, the regulatory body shall, in the final decision of the regulatory body ordering the revocation, prescribe a period during which the person may not apply for reinstatement of the license. The period must not be less than 1 year and not more than 10 years.  2. In addition to any other requirements set forth in the applicable occupational licensing chapter, if a person applies for reinstatement of a license that has been revoked in a contested case pursuant to this chapter, the person shall:  (a) Submit an application on a form supplied by the regulatory body.  (b) Satisfy all the current requirements for the issuance of an initial license.  (c) Attest that, in this State or any other jurisdiction:  (1) The person has not, during the period of revocation, violated any state or federal law governing the practice of the licensed occupation or profession or any related occupation or profession, and no criminal or civil action involving such a violation is pending against the person; and  (2) No other regulatory body having jurisdiction over the practice of the licensed occupation or profession or any related occupation or profession has, during the period of revocation, taken disciplinary action against the person, and no such disciplinary action is pending against the person.  (d) Satisfy any additional requirements for reinstatement of the license prescribed by the regulatory body.  3. The regulatory body shall consider each application for reinstatement of a license submitted pursuant to this section. In determining whether to reinstate the license, the regulatory body shall consider the following criteria:  (a) The severity of the act resulting in the revocation of the license.  (b) The conduct of the person after the revocation of the license.  (c) The amount of time elapsed since the revocation of the license.  (d) The veracity of the attestations made by the person pursuant to subsection 2.  (e) The degree of compliance by the person with any additional requirements for reinstatement of the license prescribed by the regulatory body.  (f) The degree of rehabilitation demonstrated by the person.  4. If the regulatory body reinstates the license, the regulatory body may place any conditions, limitations or restrictions on the license as it deems necessary.  5. The regulatory body may deny reinstatement of the license if the person fails to comply with any provisions of this section.  6. The regulatory body’s denial of reinstatement of the license is not a contested case for the purposes of judicial review.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 751)
NV Rev Stat § 623.010 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 623 - Architects, Interior Designers and Residential Designers|NRS 623.010 - Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to safeguard life, health and property, and to promote the public welfare by improving the quality of human environmental design.  [1:220:1949; 1943 NCL § 537.1] — (NRS A 1973, 1696)
NV Rev Stat § 623.015 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 623 - Architects, Interior Designers and Residential Designers|NRS 623.015 - Definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 623.017 to 623.029, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.  (Added to NRS by 1973, 1695; A 1975, 580; 1981, 758; 1983, 1918; 1993, 2467; 1995, 1696; 2001, 1785)
NV Rev Stat § 623.017 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 623 - Architects, Interior Designers and Residential Designers|NRS 623.017 - "Architect" defined.

Architect means any person who engages in the practice of architecture and holds a certificate of registration issued by the Board.  (Added to NRS by 1973, 1695; A 1975, 580; 1981, 758; 1983, 1918; 1993, 2467)
NV Rev Stat § 623.019 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 623 - Architects, Interior Designers and Residential Designers|NRS 623.019 - "Board" defined.

Board means the State Board of Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design.  (Added to NRS by 1973, 1695; A 1975, 580; 1981, 758; 1983, 1918; 1993, 2467; 1995, 1696)
NV Rev Stat § 623.021 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 623 - Architects, Interior Designers and Residential Designers|NRS 623.021 - "Certificate of registration" defined.

Certificate of registration means the certificate of registration issued by the Board to:  1. An architect;  2. A registered interior designer; or  3. A residential designer.  (Added to NRS by 1973, 1695; A 1975, 580; 1981, 758; 1983, 1918; 1993, 2467; 1995, 1696)
NV Rev Stat § 623.022 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 623 - Architects, Interior Designers and Residential Designers|NRS 623.022 - "Partition" defined.

Partition means a wall which does not:  1. Support a vertical load of a structure other than its own weight;  2. Separate interior areas of a structure which are designed for different uses;  3. Support a structure; and  4. Extend further than from the floor of an interior area of a structure designed for human habitation or occupancy to the ceiling of that structure.  (Added to NRS by 1995, 1693)
NV Rev Stat § 623.0225 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 623 - Architects, Interior Designers and Residential Designers|NRS 623.0225 - "Practice as a registered interior designer" defined.

Practice as a registered interior designer means the rendering, by a person registered pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 623.180, of services to enhance the quality and function of an interior area of a structure designed for human habitation or occupancy. The term includes:  1. An analysis of:  (a) A client’s needs and goals for an interior area of a structure designed for human habitation or occupancy; and  (b) The requirements for safety relating to that area;  2. The formulation of preliminary designs for an interior area designed for human habitation or occupancy that are appropriate, functional and esthetic;  3. The development and presentation of final designs that are appropriate for the alteration or construction of an interior area of a structure designed for human habitation or occupancy;  4. The preparation of contract documents for the alteration or construction of an interior area of a structure designed for human habitation or occupancy, including specifications for partitions, materials, finishes, furniture, fixtures and equipment;  5. The collaboration in the completion of a project for the alteration or construction of an interior area of a structure designed for human habitation or occupancy with professional engineers or architects who are registered pursuant to the provisions of title 54 of NRS;  6. The preparation and administration of bids or contracts as the agent of a client; and  7. The review and evaluation of problems relating to the design of a project for the alteration or construction of an area designed for human habitation or occupancy during the alteration or construction and upon completion of the alteration or construction.  (Added to NRS by 1995, 1694; A 1997, 201)
NV Rev Stat § 623.023 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 623 - Architects, Interior Designers and Residential Designers|NRS 623.023 - "Practice of architecture" defined.

The "practice of architecture" consists of rendering services embracing the scientific, esthetic and orderly coordination of processes which enter into the production of a completed structure which has as its principal purpose human habitation or occupancy, or the utilization of space within and surrounding the structure, performed through the medium of plans, specifications, administration of construction, preliminary studies, consultations, evaluations, investigations, contract documents and advice and direction.  (Added to NRS by 1973, 1695; A 1975, 580; 1981, 758; 1983, 1918; 1993, 2467; 1995, 1696)
NV Rev Stat § 623.025 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 623 - Architects, Interior Designers and Residential Designers|NRS 623.025 - "Practice of residential design" defined.

The "practice of residential design" consists of rendering services embracing the scientific, esthetic or orderly coordination of processes which enter into:  1. The production of a completed:  (a) Single-family dwelling unit; or  (b) Multifamily dwelling structure that does not exceed two stories in height and is composed of not more than four units in that structure; and  2. The use of space within and surrounding the unit or structure,  performed through the medium of plans, specifications, administration of construction, preliminary studies, consultations, evaluations, investigations, contract documents, and advice and direction.  (Added to NRS by 1973, 1695; A 1975, 580; 1981, 758; 1983, 1918; 1993, 2467; 1995, 1696; 2001, 1785)
NV Rev Stat § 623.026 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 623 - Architects, Interior Designers and Residential Designers|NRS 623.026 - "Registered interior designer" defined.

Registered interior designer means a person who provides some or all of the services set forth in NRS 623.0225 and holds a certificate of registration issued by the Board pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 623.180.  (Added to NRS by 1995, 1694; A 1997, 202)
NV Rev Stat § 623.027 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 623 - Architects, Interior Designers and Residential Designers|NRS 623.027 - "Residential designer" defined.

Residential designer means any person who engages in the practice of residential design and holds a certificate of registration issued by the Board.  (Added to NRS by 1973, 1695; A 1975, 580; 1981, 758; 1983, 1918; 1993, 2467)