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2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 634A - Doctors of Oriental Medicine › NRS 634A.120 - Examinations: National examination; examination approved by Board; regulations.

1. Each applicant for a license to practice as a doctor of Oriental medicine must pass:
(a) Each examination required and administered by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine or its successor organization for certification in Oriental medicine; and
(b) An examination approved by the Board that tests the applicant’s knowledge and understanding of the laws and regulations of this State relating to health and safety in the practice of Oriental medicine.
2. The Board may establish by regulation for the examination required by paragraph (b) of subsection 1:
(a) Additional subject areas to be included in the examination; and
(b) Specific methods for the administration of the examination, including, but not limited to, written, oral, demonstrative, practical or any combination thereof.
3. The Board shall contract for the preparation, administration and grading of the examination required by paragraph (b) of subsection 1.
4. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, the Board shall offer the examination required by paragraph (b) of subsection 1 at least two times each year at a time and place established by the Board.
5. The Board may cancel a scheduled examination required by paragraph (b) of subsection 1 if, within 60 days before the examination, the Board has not received a request to take the examination.
6. A person who fails the examination required by paragraph (b) of subsection 1 may retake the examination.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 637; A 1975, 233; 1981, 1290; 1991, 1128; 2001, 1105; 2003, 1640; 2019, 1598)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 634A - Doctors of Oriental Medicine › NRS 634A.140 - Issuance of license to practice as doctor of Oriental medicine.

1. The Board shall issue a license to practice as a doctor of Oriental medicine to an applicant who:
(a) Has:
(1) Successfully completed an accredited 4-year program of study, or its equivalent, in Oriental medicine at a school or college of Oriental medicine accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine or its successor organization that meets any requirements prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 634A.090, including, without limitation, requirements concerning clinical and didactic components;
(2) Earned a bachelor’s degree, or completed a combined bachelor’s and master’s degree program in Oriental medicine, from an accredited college or university in the United States;
(3) Passed an investigation of his or her background and personal history conducted by the Board; and
(4) Passed the examinations required by NRS 634A.120; and
(b) Holds a current certification in Oriental medicine issued by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine or its successor organization.
2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, the Board may issue a license to practice as a doctor of Oriental medicine to an applicant who:
(a) Has:
(1) Successfully completed a 4-year program of study, or its equivalent, in Oriental medicine at a school or college of Oriental medicine that is approved by the Board and meets any requirements prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 634A.090, including, without limitation, requirements concerning clinical and didactic components;
(2) Lawfully practiced Oriental medicine in another state or foreign country for at least 4 years;
(3) Passed an investigation of his or her background and personal history conducted by the Board; and
(4) Passed the examinations required by NRS 634A.120; and
(b) Holds a current certification in Oriental medicine issued by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine or its successor organization.
3. The Board may issue a license to practice as a doctor of Oriental medicine to an applicant who:
(a) Has:
(1) Successfully completed a program in Oriental medicine from a school or college of Oriental medicine accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine or its successor organization before January 1, 2008, that included the study of herbology;
(2) Practiced Oriental medicine pursuant to the laws of another state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or foreign country for at least 6 of the 8 years immediately preceding the date of the application;
(3) Passed an investigation of his or her background and personal history conducted by the Board; and
(4) Passed the examinations required by NRS 634A.120; and
(b) Holds a current certification in Oriental medicine issued by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine or its successor organization.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 637; A 1975, 234, 1814; 1981, 1290; 1991, 1128; 2001, 1105, 2416; 2019, 1599)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 634A - Doctors of Oriental Medicine › NRS 634A.142 - Endorsement to practice acupuncture point injection therapy.

1. A doctor of Oriental medicine licensed pursuant to this chapter may apply to the Board for an endorsement to practice acupuncture point injection therapy. The applicant must submit with his or her application proof that the applicant has:
(a) Successfully completed postgraduate course work approved by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine or a successor organization which provides at least 24 hours of instruction provided in person, including, without limitation, at least 8 hours of instruction received by practicum and 2 hours of training in the administration of intramuscular epinephrine; and
(b) Obtained or otherwise carries a policy of professional liability insurance which insures the applicant against any liability arising from the provision of acupuncture point injection therapy by the applicant.
2. The Board shall issue an endorsement to practice acupuncture point injection therapy to an applicant who meets the requirements of subsection 1.
3. A licensee who is issued an endorsement to practice acupuncture point injection therapy may only inject substances for which the licensee has received training which may include, without limitation, nutritional, homeopathic and herbal substances.
4. As used in this section, "acupuncture point injection therapy" means the subcutaneous, intramuscular and intradermal injection of substances to stimulate acupuncture points, ashi points and trigger points to relieve pain and prevent illness.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 1596)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 634A - Doctors of Oriental Medicine › NRS 634A.160 - Display of licenses.

Every license must be displayed in the office, place of business or place of employment of the holder thereof.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 638; A 1975, 234; 1979, 959; 1981, 1291; 1991, 1129; 1997, 2133; 2001, 1105; 2005, 2732, 2807; 2019, 1600)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 634A - Doctors of Oriental Medicine › NRS 634A.163 - Temporary exemption from licensure to practice Oriental medicine for doctor of Oriental medicine to provide services to visiting athletic team or athletic event in this State; extension of exemption; conditions and limitations.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, if a doctor of Oriental medicine who holds a valid and unrestricted license to practice Oriental medicine in another state or territory of the United States or another country has entered into a written or oral agreement to provide services to members of a visiting athletic team or organization, the doctor of Oriental medicine is temporarily exempt from licensure and may practice Oriental medicine in this State while providing services pursuant to the agreement to members of the visiting athletic team or organization who are present in this State for the purpose of engaging in competition or training.
2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, if a doctor of Oriental medicine who holds a valid and unrestricted license to practice Oriental medicine in another state or territory of the United States or another country has been invited by the governing body of a national organization to provide services to persons participating in an athletic event or training sanctioned or operated by the organization, the doctor of Oriental medicine is temporarily exempt from licensure and may practice Oriental medicine in this State while providing services to such persons.
3. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection and subsection 4, an exemption described in this section is valid for a period of not more than 10 days for each competition or training session. Upon the application of a doctor of Oriental medicine, the Board may grant an exemption of not more than 20 additional days for each competition or training session.
4. A doctor of Oriental medicine who is practicing Oriental medicine under an exemption described in this section shall not:
(a) Practice Oriental medicine at a medical facility;
(b) Provide services to persons who are not described in subsection 1 or 2, as applicable; or
(c) Practice Oriental medicine under such an exemption for more than 60 days in a calendar year.
5. The provisions of this section do not apply to any contest or exhibition of unarmed combat conducted pursuant to chapter 467 of NRS.
6. As used in this section, "visiting athletic team or organization" means an athletic team or organization which is primarily based at a location outside of this State.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 3482)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 634A - Doctors of Oriental Medicine › NRS 634A.165 - Temporary certificates for lecturing or educational seminars: Issuance; fee; regulations.

1. The Board may adopt regulations for the issuance of temporary certificates to persons not licensed pursuant to this chapter. A temporary certificate may be issued:
(a) In connection with a bona fide educational seminar concerning Oriental medicine or acupuncture; or
(b) For the purpose of authorizing a person to engage in lecturing on or teaching Oriental medicine or acupuncture in this State on a short-term basis.
2. The Board may charge a fee for the issuance of a temporary certificate. The fee must not exceed an amount which adequately reimburses the Board for costs incurred in:
(a) Investigating an applicant under this section; and
(b) Monitoring a seminar, if the Board deems that action necessary.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 214; A 1981, 1291; 1991, 1129)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 634A - Doctors of Oriental Medicine › NRS 634A.167 - Requirements for renewal; duty of Board to require continuing education for renewal or reinstatement; automatic expiration and reinstatement.

1. To renew a license issued pursuant to this chapter, each person must, on or before February 1 of each year:
(a) Apply to the Board for renewal;
(b) Pay the annual fee for a license prescribed by the Board, which must not exceed $1,000;
(c) Submit evidence to the Board of completion of the requirements for continuing education; and
(d) Submit all information required to complete the renewal.
2. The Board shall, as a prerequisite for the renewal or reinstatement of a license, require each holder of a license to comply with the requirements for continuing education adopted by the Board.
3. If the holder of a license fails to pay the fee or submit all required information by February 1 of each year, the license expires automatically. The license may be reinstated by payment of the required fee and submission of all required information within 90 days after the expiration of the license pursuant to this subsection.
(Added to NRS by 1985, 548; A 1997, 2134; 2001, 1106; 2005, 2733, 2807; 2019, 1600)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 634A - Doctors of Oriental Medicine › NRS 634A.169 - Renewal: Authority of Board to make data request concerning demographic and practice information available to applicants for voluntary completion and electronic submission; confidentiality of information provided.

1. The Board may:
(a) Make the data request developed by the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to NRS 439A.116 available to applicants for the renewal of a license pursuant to this chapter through a link on the electronic application for the renewal of a license; and
(b) Request each applicant to complete and electronically submit the data request to the Director.
2. The information provided by an applicant for the renewal of a license pursuant to subsection 1 is confidential and, except as required by subsection 1, must not be disclosed to any person or entity.
3. An applicant for the renewal of a license is not required to complete a data request pursuant to subsection 1 and is not subject to disciplinary action, including, without limitation, refusal to renew the license, for failure to do so.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 803)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 634A - Doctors of Oriental Medicine › NRS 634A.175 - 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 the holder of a license issued pursuant to this chapter, 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 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 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, 2133; A 2005, 2807)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 634A - Doctors of Oriental Medicine › NRS 634A.180 - 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 1973, 639; A 1993, 789; 2005, 769)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 634A - Doctors of Oriental Medicine › NRS 634A.185 - Confidentiality of certain records of Board; exceptions.

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 239.0115, a complaint filed with the Board, all documents and other information filed with the complaint and all documents and other information compiled as a result of an investigation conducted to determine whether to initiate disciplinary action against a person are confidential, unless the person submits a written statement to the Board requesting that such documents and information be made public records.
2. The charging documents filed with the Board to initiate disciplinary action pursuant to chapter 622A of NRS and all documents and information considered by the Board when determining whether to impose discipline are public records.
3. An order that imposes discipline and the findings of fact and conclusions of law supporting that order are public records.
4. The Board shall, to the extent feasible, communicate or cooperate with or provide any documents or other information to any other licensing board or any other agency that is investigating a person, including, without limitation, a law enforcement agency.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 3448; A 2005, 769; 2007, 2138; 2013, 2228)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 634A - Doctors of Oriental Medicine › NRS 634A.190 - Licensees not subject to chapter 630 of NRS; reference to licensee as physician of Oriental medicine.

1. Persons licensed pursuant to this chapter are not subject to the provisions of chapter 630 of NRS.
2. A person who is licensed pursuant to this chapter to practice as a doctor of Oriental medicine may refer to himself or herself as a physician of Oriental medicine.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 637; A 1975, 119; 1989, 815; 1991, 1130; 2001, 1107)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 634A - Doctors of Oriental Medicine › NRS 634A.210 - Reporting vital statistics.

Doctors of Oriental medicine shall observe and are subject to all state and municipal regulations relative to reporting all births and deaths in all matters pertaining to the public health.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 639; A 1975, 236; 1991, 1130; 2001, 1107)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 634A - Doctors of Oriental Medicine › NRS 634A.225 - Seminars not in accordance with Board’s regulations prohibited; penalty.

1. No seminar concerning Oriental medicine or acupuncture may be conducted in this State except in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Board for bona fide educational seminars.
2. Any person who violates subsection 1 is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Added to NRS by 1975, 214; A 1991, 1130)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 634A - Doctors of Oriental Medicine › NRS 634A.228 - Practicing or offering to practice without license: Reporting requirements of Board.

Unless the Board determines that extenuating circumstances exist, the Board shall forward to the appropriate law enforcement agency any substantiated information submitted to the Board concerning a person who practices or offers to practice Oriental medicine without a license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 2013, 2228)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 634A - Doctors of Oriental Medicine › NRS 634A.230 - Practice without license prohibited; penalties.

1. Any person who represents himself or herself as a practitioner of Oriental medicine, or any branch thereof, or who engages in the practice of Oriental medicine, or any branch thereof, in this State without holding a valid license issued by the Board is guilty of a gross misdemeanor, unless a greater penalty is provided pursuant to NRS 200.830 or 200.840.
2. In addition to any other penalty prescribed by law, if the Board determines that a person has committed any act described in subsection 1, the Board may:
(a) Issue and serve on the person an order to cease and desist until the person obtains from the Board the proper license or otherwise demonstrates that he or she is no longer in violation of subsection 1. An order to cease and desist must include a telephone number with which the person may contact the Board.
(b) Issue a citation to the person. A citation issued pursuant to this paragraph must be in writing, describe with particularity the nature of the violation and inform the person of the provisions of this paragraph. Each activity in which the person is engaged constitutes a separate offense for which a separate citation may be issued. To appeal a citation, the person must submit a written request for a hearing to the Board not later than 30 days after the date of issuance of the citation.
(c) Assess against the person an administrative fine as provided in NRS 634A.250.
(d) Impose any combination of the penalties set forth in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c).
(Added to NRS by 1973, 640; A 1975, 236; 1981, 1291; 1991, 1130; 2013, 999, 2229)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 634A - Doctors of Oriental Medicine › NRS 634A.240 - Injunctive relief.

1. The Board may maintain in any court of competent jurisdiction a suit for an injunction against any person who violates any provision of this chapter.
2. Such an injunction:
(a) May be issued without proof of actual damage sustained by any person, this provision being understood to be a preventive as well as a punitive measure.
(b) Shall not relieve such person from any criminal prosecution for the violation.
(Added to NRS by 1973, 640; A 1975, 236; 1977, 306)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 634A - Doctors of Oriental Medicine › NRS 634A.250 - Administrative fines.

In addition to any other penalties prescribed by law, the Board may, after notice and a hearing, as required by law, impose upon any person who violates any provision of this chapter or the regulations adopted pursuant thereto an administrative fine of not more than $2,500.
(Added to NRS by 1993, 887; A 2003, 3448; 2005, 769)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 634B - Naprapaths › NRS 634B.050 - "Naprapath" defined.

"Naprapath" means a person who is a graduate of a program of education in naprapathy approved by the Division or who, by general education, practical training and experience determined to be satisfactory by the Division, is qualified to practice naprapathy and who has been issued a license by the Division.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 1663)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 634B - Naprapaths › NRS 634B.060 - "Naprapathy" defined.

1. "Naprapathy" means the diagnosis and treatment of contractures, muscle spasms, inflammation, scars, adhesions, lesions, laxity, hypotonicity, rigidity, structural imbalances, bruises, contusions, muscular atrophy, partial separation of connective tissue fibers and other connective tissue disorders through the use of techniques, including, without limitation:
(a) Reviewing case history;
(b) The manipulation of connective tissue for examination and treatment;
(c) Therapeutic and rehabilitative exercise;
(d) Postural and nutritional counseling; and
(e) The application of heat, cold, light, water, radiant energy, electricity, sound, air and assistive devices for the purpose of preventing, correcting or alleviating a physical disability.
2. The term:
(a) Includes, without limitation:
(1) Advising or supervising the practice of naprapathy by another person who is licensed or otherwise authorized by this chapter to practice naprapathy; and
(2) Teaching the practice of naprapathy to any person.
(b) Does not include:
(1) Surgery, pharmacology or invasive diagnostic testing;
(2) Physical therapy, as defined in NRS 640.022, or the practice of physical therapy, as defined in NRS 640.024;
(3) Chiropractic, as defined in NRS 634.013, or any manipulation that constitutes chiropractic adjustment, as defined in NRS 634.014;
(4) Massage therapy, as defined in NRS 640C.060, or structural integration, as defined in NRS 640C.085; or
(5) Any procedure that breaks the skin, including, without limitation, the use of needles or syringes.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 1663)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 634B - Naprapaths › NRS 634B.070 - Applicability of chapter: Federal employees; person permitted to practice other healing arts.

This chapter does not apply to:
1. A naprapath of any division or department of the United States in the discharge of his or her official duties unless licensure by a state is required by the division or department of the United States.
2. Any person permitted to practice any other healing art under this title who does so within the scope of that authority, or healing by faith or Christian Science.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 1664)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 634B - Naprapaths › NRS 634B.080 - Applicability of chapter: Conditions under which person authorized to practice naprapathy without license or hold self out as doctor of naprapathy; registration required for teacher, advisor or supervisor in certain education programs.

1. A person who is enrolled in a program of education in naprapathy that is approved by the Division pursuant to the regulations adopted pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 634B.120 and who is not licensed to practice naprapathy may engage in the practice of naprapathy while under the supervision of a licensed naprapath.
2. A person who is not licensed to practice naprapathy may practice naprapathy in this State for not more than 1 month in a calendar year as part of his or her duties as a teacher, advisor or supervisor in a program of education in naprapathy or a program of continuing education for naprapaths if the person registers with the Division as a teacher, advisor or supervisor.
3. A person who has graduated from a program of education in naprapathy that is approved by the Division pursuant to the regulations adopted pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 634B.120 may hold himself or herself out as a doctor of naprapathy and use the letters "D.N." following his or her name, regardless of whether he or she is licensed pursuant to this chapter. Such a person who is not licensed pursuant to this chapter shall not identify himself or herself as a naprapath or otherwise hold himself or herself out as licensed or qualified to engage in the practice of naprapathy in this State.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 1665)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 634B - Naprapaths › NRS 634B.100 - Creation; number, appointment and qualifications of members; terms; vacancies; removal; per diem allowance and travel expenses.

1. The Naprapathic Practice Advisory Board is hereby created.
2. The Governor shall appoint to the Advisory Board:
(a) Three members who are licensed as naprapaths in this State or any other state; and
(b) Two members who are representatives of the public.
3. Each member of the Advisory Board:
(a) Must be a resident of this State; and
(b) May not serve more than two consecutive terms.
4. After the initial terms, the members of the Advisory Board must be appointed to terms of 4 years. A member:
(a) Serves until a replacement is appointed; and
(b) May not serve more than two full terms.
5. A vacancy on the Advisory Board must be filled in the same manner as the original appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term.
6. The Governor may remove a member of the Advisory Board for incompetence, neglect of duty, moral turpitude or malfeasance in office.
7. The members of the Advisory Board are not entitled to receive a salary. While engaged in the business of the Advisory Board, each member of the Advisory Board is entitled to receive a per diem allowance and travel expenses at a rate fixed by the State Board of Health. The rate must not exceed the rate provided for officers and employees of this State generally.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 1664)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 634B - Naprapaths › NRS 634B.110 - Officers; meetings; duty to advise Board on regulations; quorum.

1. The Advisory Board shall:
(a) Elect from its members a Chair and any other officers determined necessary by the members of the Advisory Board at the first meeting of each year;
(b) Meet at least two times each year at the call of the Chair of the Advisory Board, or upon the written request of at least three members of the Advisory Board; and
(c) Advise the Board on the adoption of regulations pursuant to this chapter.
2. A majority of the members of the Advisory Board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of the business of the Advisory Board.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 1664)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 634B - Naprapaths › NRS 634B.120 - Regulations.

The Board, with the advice of the Advisory Board, shall adopt regulations:
1. Governing the licensure of naprapaths and the practice of naprapathy, including, without limitation:
(a) The minimum hours of clinical experience and other minimum qualifications for licensure as a naprapath, in addition to the qualifications prescribed by NRS 634B.200;
(b) Rules of professional conduct for naprapaths;
(c) The requirements to register as a teacher, advisor or supervisor pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 634B.080, including, without limitation, the fee for such registration;
(d) The requirements for continuing education for the renewal of a license as a naprapath; and
(e) Requirements governing advertising or the use of promotional materials by a naprapath; and
2. Prescribing requirements for the approval of programs of education in naprapathy by the Division, including, without limitation, regulations governing the curriculum for such programs.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 1665)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 634B - Naprapaths › NRS 634B.200 - Requirements for applying for license.

Except as otherwise provided in NRS 634B.210 and 634B.220, an applicant for a license to practice naprapathy must:
1. Be at least 21 years of age;
2. Have a bachelor’s degree;
3. Have graduated from a program of education in naprapathy approved by the Division pursuant to the regulations adopted pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 634B.120;
4. Pass the test prepared or designated by the Board pursuant to NRS 634B.250;
5. Submit to the Division an application fee of $500; and
6. Possess any other qualifications required by the Board pursuant to NRS 634B.120.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 1665)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 634B - Naprapaths › NRS 634B.210 - Expedited license by endorsement: Requirements; procedure for issuance.

1. The Division may issue a license by endorsement to practice naprapathy to an applicant who meets the requirements set forth in this section. An applicant may submit to the Division an application for such a license if the applicant holds a corresponding valid and unrestricted license to practice naprapathy in the District of Columbia or any state or territory of the United States.
2. An applicant for a license by endorsement pursuant to this section must submit to the Division with his or her application:
(a) Proof satisfactory to the Division that the applicant:
(1) Satisfies the requirements of subsection 1;
(2) Has not been disciplined and is not currently under investigation by the corresponding regulatory authority of the District of Columbia or any state or territory of the United States in which the applicant currently holds or has held a license to practice naprapathy; and
(3) Has not been held civilly or criminally liable for malpractice in the District of Columbia or any state or territory of the United States;
(b) A complete set of fingerprints and written permission authorizing the Division to forward the fingerprints in the manner provided in NRS 634B.230;
(c) An affidavit stating that the information contained in the application and any accompanying material is true and correct;
(d) An application fee of $500; and
(e) Any other information required by the Division.
3. Not later than 15 business days after receiving an application for a license by endorsement to practice naprapathy pursuant to this section, the Division shall provide written notice to the applicant of any additional information required by the Division to consider the application. Unless the Division denies the application for good cause, the Division shall approve the application and issue a license by endorsement to practice naprapathy to the applicant not later than:
(a) Forty-five days after receiving the application; or
(b) Ten days after receiving a report on the applicant’s background based on the submission of the applicant’s fingerprints pursuant to this section,
whichever occurs later.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 1666)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 634B - Naprapaths › NRS 634B.220 - Expedited license by endorsement to practice as naprapath for active member of Armed Forces, member’s spouse, veteran or veteran’s surviving spouse: Requirements; procedure for issuance; provisional license pending action on application.

1. The Division may issue a license by endorsement to practice naprapathy to an applicant who meets the requirements set forth in this section. An applicant may submit to the Division an application for such a license if the applicant:
(a) Holds a corresponding valid and unrestricted license to practice naprapathy in the District of Columbia or any state or territory of the United States; and
(b) Is an active member of, or the spouse of an active member of, the Armed Forces of the United States, a veteran or the surviving spouse of a veteran.
2. An applicant for a license by endorsement pursuant to this section must submit to the Division with his or her application:
(a) Proof satisfactory to the Division that the applicant:
(1) Satisfies the requirements of subsection 1;
(2) Has not been disciplined and is not currently under investigation by the corresponding regulatory authority of the District of Columbia or the state or territory of the United States in which the applicant holds a license to practice naprapathy; and
(3) Has not been held civilly or criminally liable for malpractice in the District of Columbia or any state or territory of the United States;
(b) A complete set of fingerprints and written permission authorizing the Division to forward the fingerprints in the manner provided in NRS 634B.230;
(c) An affidavit stating that the information contained in the application and any accompanying material is true and correct;
(d) An application fee of $500; and
(e) Any other information required by the Division.
3. Not later than 15 business days after receiving an application for a license by endorsement to practice naprapathy pursuant to this section, the Division shall provide written notice to the applicant of any additional information required by the Division to consider the application. Unless the Division denies the application for good cause, the Division shall approve the application and issue a license by endorsement to practice naprapathy to the applicant not later than:
(a) Forty-five days after receiving all the additional information required by the Division to complete the application; or
(b) Ten days after receiving a report on the applicant’s background based on the submission of the applicant’s fingerprints pursuant to this section,
whichever occurs later.
4. At any time before making a final decision on an application for a license by endorsement pursuant to this section, the Division may grant a provisional license authorizing an applicant to practice naprapathy in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board, with the advice of the Advisory Board.
5. As used in this section, "veteran" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 417.005.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 1666)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 634B - Naprapaths › NRS 634B.230 - Submission of fingerprints.

In addition to any other requirements set forth in this chapter, each applicant for a license, including, without limitation, an expedited license pursuant to NRS 634B.210 or 634B.220, must submit to the Division a complete set of fingerprints and written permission authorizing the Division to forward the fingerprints to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for its report.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 1667)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 634B - Naprapaths › NRS 634B.250 - Examinations.

The Board shall:
1. Prepare or cause to be prepared a test on the practice of naprapathy which must be passed by an applicant for a license pursuant to NRS 634B.200; or
2. Designate a national examination for that purpose.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 1668)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 634B - Naprapaths › NRS 634B.260 - Expiration and renewal of license: Application; continuing education; fee.

Each license to practice naprapathy issued pursuant to this chapter expires on January 1 of each year and may be renewed if, before the license expires, the licensee submits to the Division:
1. An application on a form prescribed by the Division;
2. Proof of completion of the requirements for continuing education prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 634B.120; and
3. A renewal fee of $500.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 1668)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 634B - Naprapaths › NRS 634B.270 - Inquiry into and documentation of veteran status of new adult patients; provision of contact information for Department of Veterans Services; authority of Division to ask applicant for renewal of license regarding performance of such actions.

1. A naprapath may:
(a) Ask each new patient who is 18 years of age or older if he or she is a veteran and document the response in the medical record of the patient; and
(b) Provide the contact information for the Department of Veterans Services to any such patient who indicates that he or she is a veteran.
2. The Division may ask each applicant for the renewal of a license as a naprapath if the applicant performs the actions described in subsection 1. If such a question is asked, the Division must allow the applicant to refuse to answer.
3. As used in this section, "veteran" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 417.125.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 1668)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 634B - Naprapaths › NRS 634B.280 - Display of license and diploma.

Each person licensed to practice naprapathy shall display his or her license and a copy of his or her diploma from a program of education in naprapathy conspicuously at each place where the person engages in the practice of naprapathy.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 1668)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 634B - Naprapaths › NRS 634B.290 - Duty to refer patient to provider of health care when diagnosis or treatment exceeds ability of naprapath.

1. If a naprapath determines that the diagnosis or treatment of a patient is beyond the scope of practice or the skill, training and competence of the naprapath, the naprapath shall refer the patient to an appropriate provider of health care.
2. As used in this section, "provider of health care" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 629.031.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 1668)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 634B - Naprapaths › NRS 634B.700 - Grounds for disciplinary action against licensee; regulations governing procedure for imposing and types of disciplinary action.

1. A naprapath is subject to disciplinary action if the naprapath:
(a) Violates any provision of this chapter or any regulation adopted pursuant thereto;
(b) Makes any misrepresentation in obtaining a license;
(c) Has been convicted of a felony relating to the practice of naprapathy;
(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) Fails to meet the minimum standards prescribed by the Board; or
(f) Commits any other act or omission designated by regulation of the Board, with the advice of the Advisory Board, as grounds for disciplinary action.
2. The Board, with the advice of the Advisory Board, shall adopt regulations governing the procedure for imposing disciplinary action pursuant to this section and the disciplinary actions that may be imposed. Such disciplinary actions may include, without limitation:
(a) The denial, suspension, revocation or refusal to renew a license;
(b) The imposition of limitations on the practice of the naprapath; and
(c) An administrative fine not to exceed $5,000 for each violation.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 1669)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 634B - Naprapaths › NRS 634B.710 - 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 Division 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 issued pursuant to this chapter, the Division shall deem the license or certificate 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 Division receives a letter issued to the holder of the license or certificate by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 stating that the holder of the license or certificate has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560.
2. The Division shall reinstate a license issued pursuant to this chapter that has been suspended by a district court pursuant to NRS 425.540 if the Division receives a letter issued by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 to the person whose license or certificate was suspended stating that the person whose license or certificate was suspended has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 1669)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 634B - Naprapaths › NRS 634B.720 - Commencement of disciplinary proceedings required for certain violations of Industrial Insurance Act; regulations.

1. If the Division receives a report pursuant to subsection 5 of NRS 228.420, a hearing must be held pursuant to regulations adopted by the Board, with the advice of the Advisory Board, to consider the contents of the report.
2. The Board, with the advice of the Advisory Board, shall adopt such regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 1669)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 634B - Naprapaths › NRS 634B.730 - Confidentiality of certain records of Division; exceptions.

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 239.0115, a complaint filed with the Division, all documents and other information filed with the complaint and all documents and other information compiled as a result of an investigation conducted to determine whether to initiate disciplinary action are confidential.
2. The complaint or other document filed by the Division to initiate disciplinary action and all documents and information considered by the Division when determining whether to impose discipline are public records.
3. An order that imposes discipline and the findings of fact and conclusions of law supporting that order are public records.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 1669)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 634B - Naprapaths › NRS 634B.900 - Certain acts prohibited without license.

1. Except as authorized by NRS 634B.080, a person who is not licensed as a naprapath pursuant to this chapter, or a person whose license as a naprapath has expired or has been suspended or revoked by the Division, shall not:
(a) Provide naprapathy services;
(b) Use in connection with his or her name the words or letters "D.N.," "naprapath," "licensed naprapath," "Doctor of Naprapathy" or any other letters, words or insignia indicating or implying that he or she is licensed to practice naprapathy, or in any other way, orally, or in writing or print, or by sign, directly or by implication, represent himself or herself as licensed or qualified to engage in the practice of naprapathy; or
(c) List or cause to have listed in any directory, including, without limitation, a telephone directory, his or her name or the name of his or her company under the heading "Naprapathy" or "Naprapath" or any other term that indicates or implies that he or she is licensed or qualified to practice naprapathy.
2. A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 1670)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 634B - Naprapaths › NRS 634B.910 - Injunction.

1. If the Board or the Division determines that a person has violated or is about to violate any provision of this chapter or a regulation adopted pursuant thereto, the Board or Division may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin the person from engaging in or continuing the violation.
2. An injunction:
(a) May be issued without proof of actual damage sustained by any person.
(b) Does not prohibit the criminal prosecution and punishment of the person who commits the violation.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 1670)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 635 - Podiatric Physicians and Podiatry Hygienists › NRS 635.010 - Definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. "Board" means the State Board of Podiatry.
2. "Podiatry" is the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of ailments of the human foot and leg.
3. "Podiatry hygienist" means a person engaged in assisting a podiatric physician.
4. "Screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment approach" means an evidence-based method of delivering early intervention and treatment to persons who have or are at risk of developing a substance use disorder that consists of:
(a) Screening to assess the severity of substance use and identify the appropriate level of treatment;
(b) Brief intervention to increase awareness of the person’s substance use and motivation to change his or her behavior; and
(c) Referral to treatment for persons who need more extensive treatment and specialty care for substance use disorder.
[Part 1:149:1949; 1943 NCL § 1077.1]—(NRS A 1969, 905; 1971, 1024; 1977, 190; 1983, 377; 1985, 492; 1993, 2219; 2021, 395)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 635 - Podiatric Physicians and Podiatry Hygienists › NRS 635.015 - Applicability of chapter.

1. This chapter does not apply:
(a) To commissioned surgeons of the United States Army, Navy or Marine Hospital Service in the actual performance of their official duties, including, without limitation, providing medical care in a hospital in accordance with an agreement entered into pursuant to NRS 449.2455.
(b) To physicians licensed in the State of Nevada.
(c) To any person permitted to practice any other healing art under this title who does so within the scope of that authority.
2. This chapter does not prohibit the manufacture, recommendation, advertisement, demonstration or sale of arch-support shoes, foot appliances or remedies by retail dealers.
3. As used in this section, "healing art" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 630.0122
[Part 1:149:1949; 1943 NCL § 1077.1] + [16:149:1949; 1943 NCL § 1077.16]—(NRS A 1969, 908; 1985, 497; 2009, 821; 2023, 1445)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 635 - Podiatric Physicians and Podiatry Hygienists › NRS 635.020 - Creation; number, appointment and qualifications of members; salary of members; per diem allowances and travel expenses of members and employees.

1. The State Board of Podiatry, consisting of five members appointed by the Governor, is hereby created.
2. The Governor shall appoint:
(a) Three members who are licensed podiatric physicians in the State of Nevada.
(b) One member who represents the interests of persons or agencies that regularly provide health care to patients who are indigent, uninsured or unable to afford health care. This member may be licensed under the provisions of this chapter.
(c) One member who is a representative of the general public. This member must not be:
(1) A licensed podiatric physician in the State of Nevada; or
(2) The spouse or the parent or child, by blood, marriage or adoption, of a licensed podiatric physician in the State of Nevada.
3. The members of the Board are entitled to receive:
(a) A salary of not more than $150 per day, as fixed by the Board, while engaged in the business of the Board; and
(b) A per diem allowance and travel expenses at a rate fixed by the Board, while engaged in the business of the Board. The rate must not exceed the rate provided for state officers and employees generally.
4. 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.
[Part 2:149:1949; 1943 NCL § 1077.2]—(NRS A 1963, 153; 1969, 906; 1975, 304; 1977, 1253; 1979, 1868; 1981, 1993; 1985, 492; 1987, 1853; 1989, 1699; 1993, 2219; 2003, 1194; 2007, 1042, 2949)