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2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists › NRS 637B.191 - Regulations concerning examinations for, period of validity of, renewal and reinstatement of licenses; 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)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists › NRS 637B.192 - Renewal of license: 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, 805)
2023 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)
2023 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)
2023 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)
2023 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)
2023 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)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists › NRS 637B.200 - Temporary licenses.

1. The Board may issue a temporary license to engage in the practice of:
(a) Audiology, speech-language pathology or fitting and dispensing hearing aids upon application and the payment of the fee required pursuant to NRS 637B.175 to any person who is so licensed in another state and who meets all the qualifications for licensing in this State; and
(b) Fitting and dispensing hearing aids upon application and payment of the fee required pursuant to NRS 637B.175 to any person who meets all the qualifications for licensing as a hearing aid specialist or an endorsement of a license to engage in the practice of fitting and dispensing hearing aids other than passing the examination concerning the practice of fitting and dispensing hearing aids prescribed pursuant to NRS 637B.194.
2. The Board may issue a temporary license to engage in the practice of audiology, speech-language pathology or fitting and dispensing hearing aids upon application and payment of the fee required pursuant to NRS 637B.175 to any spouse of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States who:
(a) Is so licensed in another state; and
(b) Attests that he or she meets all of the qualifications for licensure in this State.
3. A temporary license issued pursuant to this section:
(a) Is valid for not more than 6 months;
(b) May be renewed not more than once; and
(c) May be converted to an active license upon the completion of all requirements for a license and payment of the fee required by NRS 637B.175.
(Added to NRS by 1979, 1256; A 2015, 2306)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists › NRS 637B.201 - Provisional license to practice speech-language pathology or fitting and dispensing hearing aids.

1. Upon application and payment of the application fee required pursuant to NRS 637B.175, the Board may issue a provisional license to engage in the practice of:
(a) Speech-language pathology to a person who is completing the clinical fellowship requirements for obtaining a certificate of clinical competence issued by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
(b) Fitting and dispensing hearing aids to a person who:
(1) Holds a license to engage in the practice of fitting and dispensing hearing aids in another state; and
(2) Is completing the training required for certification by the National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences.
2. A provisional license issued pursuant to this section may be:
(a) Renewed not more than twice; and
(b) Converted to an active license upon payment of the fee required pursuant to NRS 637B.175 for converting the license and the award of:
(1) A certificate of clinical competence by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; or
(2) Certification by the National Board for Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 2297)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists › NRS 637B.202 - Limited license to practice audiology or speech-language pathology for demonstration, instructional or educational purposes.

1. Upon application and payment of the application fee required pursuant to NRS 637B.175, the Board may issue a limited license to engage in the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology to a person who:
(a) Holds a current license to engage in the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology in another state; and
(b) Engages in the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology in this State for demonstration, instructional or educational purposes.
2. A limited license issued pursuant to this section is valid for not more than 15 days.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 2297)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists › NRS 637B.203 - Expedited license by endorsement to practice audiology or speech-language pathology: Requirements; procedure for issuance.

1. The Board may issue a license by endorsement to engage in the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology to an applicant who meets the requirements set forth in this section. An applicant may submit to the Board an application for such a license if the applicant holds a corresponding valid and unrestricted license to engage in the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology, as applicable, 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 Board with his or her application:
(a) Proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant:
(1) Satisfies the requirements of subsection 1;
(2) Has not been disciplined or investigated by the corresponding regulatory authority of the District of Columbia or any state or territory in which the applicant currently holds or has held a license to engage in the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology, as applicable; 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) An affidavit stating that the information contained in the application and any accompanying material is true and correct; and
(c) Any other information required by the Board.
3. Not later than 15 business days after receiving an application for a license by endorsement to engage in the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology pursuant to this section, the Board shall provide written notice to the applicant of any additional information required by the Board to consider the application. Unless the Board denies the application for good cause, the Board shall approve the application and issue a license by endorsement to engage in the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology, as applicable, to the applicant not later than 45 days after receiving the application.
4. A license by endorsement to engage in the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology may be issued at a meeting of the Board or between its meetings by the President of the Board. Such an action shall be deemed to be an action of the Board.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 3016; A 2019, 4290)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists › NRS 637B.205 - Endorsement for certain licensees or applicants to practice fitting and dispensing hearing aids.

An audiologist or an applicant for a license to engage in the practice of audiology who wishes to engage in the practice of fitting and dispensing hearing aids must:
1. Request an endorsement of the license to engage in the practice of fitting and dispensing hearing aids; and
2. Pass an examination prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 637B.194. The examination must be identical to the examination required for the licensure of hearing aid specialists.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 2298)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists › NRS 637B.236 - Apprentices: Supervision of and responsibility for work; selection of hearing aid; signing of audiogram or sales document.

1. All work performed by a licensed apprentice must be directly supervised by a hearing aid specialist or dispensing audiologist, and the hearing aid specialist or dispensing audiologist is responsible and civilly liable for the negligence or incompetence of the licensed apprentice under his or her supervision.
2. Any selection of a hearing aid for a customer made by a licensed apprentice must be approved by a hearing aid specialist or dispensing audiologist.
3. Any audiogram or sales document prepared by a licensed apprentice must be signed by the apprentice and the supervising hearing aid specialist or dispensing audiologist.
4. As used in this section:
(a) "Incompetence" means a lack of ability to practice safely and skillfully as a licensed apprentice arising from:
(1) A lack of knowledge or training; or
(2) An impaired physical or mental capability, including an alcohol or other substance use disorder.
(b) "Negligence" means a deviation from the normal standard of professional care exercised generally by apprentices.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 2299)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists › NRS 637B.237 - Apprentices: Identification; use of title in advertisements or promotional materials.

1. A licensed apprentice shall, while engaged in the practice of fitting and dispensing hearing aids, identify himself or herself as an apprentice.
2. Any advertisement or promotional materials that refer to an apprentice must identify the apprentice as an apprentice.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 2300)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists › NRS 637B.238 - Apprentices: Limitation on period of apprenticeship.

A person may not serve as a licensed apprentice for more than 3 years without passing the examination prescribed pursuant to NRS 637B.194.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 2300)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists › NRS 637B.239 - Hearing aid specialists and apprentices: Display of license.

Every hearing aid specialist and licensed apprentice shall display his or her license conspicuously in each place where the licensee conducts business as a hearing aid specialist or a licensed apprentice.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 2300)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists › NRS 637B.241 - Hearing aid specialists and apprentices: Notice to Board of change of address.

Every hearing aid specialist and licensed apprentice shall, within 10 days after changing the address of his or her place of business, notify the Board of the new address of his or her place of business.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 2300)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists › NRS 637B.242 - Sale of hearing aids by catalog, mail or Internet: Conditions; records; regulations.

1. A hearing aid specialist or dispensing audiologist licensed pursuant to this chapter may sell hearing aids by catalog, mail or the Internet if:
(a) The hearing aid specialist or dispensing audiologist has received:
(1) A written statement signed by:
(I) A physician or physician assistant licensed pursuant to chapter 630 or 633 of NRS, an advanced practice registered nurse licensed pursuant to NRS 632.237, an audiologist or a hearing aid specialist which verifies that he or she has performed an otoscopic examination of the person to whom the hearing aid will be sold and the results of the examination indicate that the person may benefit from the use of a hearing aid;
(II) A physician or physician assistant licensed pursuant to chapter 630 or 633 of NRS, an audiologist or a hearing aid specialist which verifies that he or she has performed an audiometric examination of the person to whom the hearing aid will be sold and the results of the examination indicate that the person may benefit from the use of a hearing aid; and
(III) A dispensing audiologist or a hearing aid specialist which verifies that an ear impression has been taken of the person to whom the hearing aid will be sold; or
(2) A waiver of the medical evaluation signed by the person to whom the hearing aid will be sold as authorized pursuant to 21 C.F.R. § 801.421(a)(2); and
(b) The person to whom the hearing aid will be sold has signed a statement acknowledging that the hearing aid specialist or dispensing audiologist is selling him or her the hearing aid by catalog, mail or the Internet based upon the information submitted by the person in accordance with this section.
2. A hearing aid specialist or dispensing audiologist who sells hearing aids by catalog, mail or the Internet pursuant to this section shall maintain a record of each sale of a hearing aid made pursuant to this section for not less than 5 years.
3. The Board may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section, including, without limitation, the information that must be included in each record required to be maintained pursuant to subsection 2.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 2300; A 2019, 148)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists › NRS 637B.243 - Audiograms for use of physician or member of related profession.

A hearing aid specialist or dispensing audiologist, upon request by a physician or a member of a related profession specified by the Board, may make audiograms for the physician’s or member’s use in consultation with a person who suffers from impaired hearing.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 2300)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists › NRS 637B.244 - Telepractice: Requirements for practice.

1. A person who engages in the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology by telepractice within this State and is a resident of this State or provides services by telepractice to any person in this State must:
(a) Hold a license to engage in the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology, as applicable, in this State;
(b) Be knowledgeable and competent in the technology used to provide services by telepractice;
(c) Only use telepractice to provide services for which delivery by telepractice is appropriate;
(d) Provide services by telepractice that, as determined by the Board, are substantially equivalent in quality to services provided in person;
(e) Document any services provided by telepractice in the record of the person receiving the services; and
(f) Comply with the provisions of this chapter and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
2. As used in this section, "telepractice" means engaging in the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology using equipment that transfers information electronically, telephonically or by fiber optics.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 2298)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists › NRS 637B.250 - Grounds.

1. The grounds for initiating disciplinary action pursuant to this chapter are:
(a) Unprofessional conduct.
(b) Conviction of:
(1) A violation of any federal or state law regarding the possession, distribution or use of any controlled substance or any dangerous drug as defined in chapter 454 of NRS;
(2) A felony or gross misdemeanor relating to the practice of audiology, speech-language pathology or fitting and dispensing hearing aids;
(3) A violation of any of the provisions of NRS 616D.200, 616D.220, 616D.240 or 616D.300 to 616D.440, inclusive; or
(4) Any offense involving moral turpitude.
(c) Gross or repeated malpractice, which may be evidenced by claims of malpractice settled against a practitioner.
(d) Professional incompetence.
(e) Operation of a medical facility, as defined in NRS 449.0151, at any time during which:
(1) The license of the facility is suspended or revoked; or
(2) An act or omission occurs which results in the suspension or revocation of the license pursuant to NRS 449.160.
This paragraph applies to an owner or other principal responsible for the operation of the facility.
2. As used in this section, "unprofessional conduct" includes, without limitation:
(a) Conduct that is harmful to the public health or safety;
(b) Obtaining a license through fraud or misrepresentation of a material fact;
(c) Suspension or revocation of a license to engage in the practice of audiology, speech-language pathology or fitting and dispensing hearing aids; and
(d) A violation of any provision of:
(1) Federal law concerning the practice of audiology, speech-language pathology or fitting and dispensing hearing aids or any regulations adopted pursuant thereto, including, without limitation, 21 C.F.R. §§ 801.420 and 801.421;
(2) NRS 597.264 to 597.2667, inclusive, or any regulations adopted pursuant thereto; or
(3) This chapter or any regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
(Added to NRS by 1979, 1256; A 1981, 597; 1987, 1565; 1993, 792; 2003, 2712; 2009, 893; 2011, 856; 2015, 2308)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists › NRS 637B.255 - 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 to engage in the practice of audiology, speech-language pathology or fitting and dispensing hearing aids, 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 to engage in the practice of audiology, speech-language pathology or fitting and dispensing hearing aids that has been suspended by a district court pursuant to NRS 425.540 if:
(a) 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; and
(b) The person whose license was suspended pays any fees imposed by the Board pursuant to NRS 637B.175 for the reinstatement of a license.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 2143; A 2005, 2807; 2015, 2309)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists › NRS 637B.260 - Complaint against applicant or licensee; retention of complaints.

1. A complaint may be made against any applicant for a license or any licensee charging one or more of the grounds for disciplinary action with such particularity as to enable the defendant to prepare a defense.
2. The complaint must be in writing and may be filed anonymously. If a complaint is filed anonymously, the Board may accept the complaint but may refuse to consider the complaint if anonymity of the complainant makes processing the complaint impossible or unfair to the person who is the subject of the complaint.
3. The Board shall retain all complaints made pursuant to this section for at least 10 years, including, without limitation, any complaints not acted upon.
(Added to NRS by 1979, 1256; A 2009, 894; 2013, 2235)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists › NRS 637B.280 - Authority of Board to take disciplinary or other action; private reprimands prohibited; orders imposing discipline deemed public records.

1. If, after notice and a hearing as required by law, the Board determines that the applicant or licensee has committed any act which constitutes grounds for disciplinary action, the Board may, in the case of the applicant, refuse to issue a license, and in all other cases:
(a) Refuse to renew a license;
(b) Revoke a license;
(c) Suspend a license;
(d) Administer to the licensee a public reprimand;
(e) Impose conditions on the practice of the licensee;
(f) Impose a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000 for each act constituting grounds for disciplinary action; or
(g) Impose any combination of the disciplinary actions described in paragraphs (a) to (f), inclusive.
2. The Board shall not administer a private reprimand.
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 1979, 1257; A 2003, 3453; 2005, 776; 2015, 2309)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists › NRS 637B.288 - 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. 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, 3452; A 2005, 776; 2007, 2140; 2013, 2235)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists › NRS 637B.290 - Practice without license: Prohibition; penalties.

1. A person shall not engage in the practice of audiology, speech-language pathology or fitting and dispensing hearing aids in this State without holding a valid license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
2. In addition to any other penalty prescribed by law, if the Board determines that a person has engaged in the practice of audiology, speech-language pathology or fitting and dispensing hearing aids in this State without holding a valid license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, 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 of not more than $5,000.
(d) Impose any combination of the penalties set forth in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c).
(Added to NRS by 1979, 1257; A 1985, 348; 1987, 1678; 2013, 2236; 2015, 2309)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists › NRS 637B.291 - Practice 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 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 issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 2013, 2235; A 2015, 2310)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists › NRS 637B.295 - Inspection of premises by Board.

A member or any agent of the Board may enter any premises in this State where a person who holds a license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter engages in the practice of audiology, speech-language pathology or fitting and dispensing hearing aids and inspect it to determine whether a violation of any provision of this chapter has occurred, including, without limitation, an inspection to determine whether any person at the premises is engaging in the practice of audiology, speech-language pathology or fitting and dispensing hearing aids without the appropriate license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 2013, 2235; A 2015, 2310)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 637B - Audiologists, Speech-Language Pathologists and Hearing Aid Specialists › NRS 637B.310 - Injunctive relief against person practicing without license.

1. The Board through its Chair or Vice Chair may maintain in any court of competent jurisdiction a suit for an injunction against any person engaging in the practice of audiology, speech-language pathology or fitting and dispensing hearing aids without a license valid under this chapter.
2. Such an injunction:
(a) May be issued without proof of actual damage sustained by any person, this provision being a preventive as well as a punitive measure.
(b) Shall not relieve such person from criminal prosecution for practicing without a license.
(Added to NRS by 1979, 1257; A 2015, 2310)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians › NRS 638.001 - Definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 638.0015 to 638.014, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
[Part 2:17:1919; 1919 RL p. 3204; NCL § 7791] + [Part 8:17:1919; 1919 RL p. 3205; NCL § 7797]—(NRS A 1960, 410; 1965, 364; 1975, 1148; 1985, 534; 1989, 537; 1995, 1676; 2021, 873)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians › NRS 638.0015 - "Agency" defined.

"Agency" means:
1. A law enforcement agency;
2. An animal control agency; or
3. A society for the prevention of cruelty to animals which is in compliance with the provisions of chapter 574 of NRS.
(Added to NRS by 1995, 1675)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians › NRS 638.002 - "Animal" defined.

"Animal" excludes a human being and includes any mammal, amphibian, fowl, bird, fish or reptile, wild or domestic, living or dead.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 536; A 1995, 1676)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians › NRS 638.005 - "Euthanasia technician" defined.

"Euthanasia technician" means an employee of a law enforcement agency, an animal control agency, or of a society for the prevention of cruelty to animals that is in compliance with the provisions of chapter 574 of NRS, who is licensed by the Board and trained to administer sodium pentobarbital to euthanize injured, sick, homeless or unwanted domestic pets and other animals.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 536)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians › NRS 638.008 - "Practice of veterinary medicine" defined.

1. "Practice of veterinary medicine" means:
(a) To diagnose, treat, correct, change, relieve or prevent animal disease, deformity, defect, injury or other physical or mental conditions, including, but not limited to:
(1) The prescription or the administration of any drug, medicine, biologic, apparatus, application, anesthetic or other therapeutic or diagnostic substance or technique;
(2) The collection of embryos;
(3) Testing for pregnancy or for correcting sterility or infertility;
(4) Acupuncture;
(5) Dentistry;
(6) Chiropractic procedures;
(7) Surgery, including cosmetic surgery; or
(8) Rendering advice or recommendation with regard to any of these by any means, including, without limitation, veterinary telemedicine.
(b) To represent, directly or indirectly, publicly or privately, an ability and willingness to do any act described in paragraph (a).
(c) To use any title, words, abbreviation or letters in a manner or under circumstances which induce the belief that the person using them is qualified to do any act described in paragraph (a), except if the person is a veterinarian.
2. The term does not include:
(a) The practice of a veterinarian or veterinary technician while he or she lectures, teaches, administers a practical examination or conducts a laboratory demonstration in a facility in connection with:
(1) A seminar; or
(2) A course of continuing education for veterinarians or veterinary technicians that has been approved by the Board;
(b) The practice of a person who is a graduate from a school of veterinary medicine that is not accredited by the Council on Education of the American Veterinary Medical Association while he or she is preparing to take a clinical proficiency examination administered by the American Veterinary Medical Association for the purpose of acquiring an educational certificate issued by the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates of the American Veterinary Medical Association or its successor organization as described in paragraph (b) of subsection 2 of NRS 638.100; or
(c) Emergency advice or recommendations given by a poison control center until the animal can be examined in person by a licensed veterinarian.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 536; A 1995, 1676; 2021, 873)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians › NRS 638.009 - "School of veterinary medicine" defined.

"School of veterinary medicine" means any veterinary college or division of a university or college that offers the degree of doctor of veterinary medicine or its equivalent and that conforms to the standards required for accreditation by the American Veterinary Medical Association.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 537)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians › NRS 638.013 - "Veterinary technician" defined.

"Veterinary technician" means a person who is:
1. Licensed by the Board pursuant to NRS 638.122; and
2. Formally trained for the specific purpose of assisting a licensed veterinarian in the performance of professional or technical services in the field of veterinary medicine.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 536; A 1995, 1676; 2003, 1223)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians › NRS 638.014 - "Veterinary telemedicine" defined.

"Veterinary telemedicine" means the use of medical information exchanged from one site to another via electronic communications regarding the health status of an animal or a group of animals and includes, without limitation, communication via telephone, video, a mobile application or an online platform on an Internet website.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 872)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians › NRS 638.015 - Applicability of chapter.

Nothing in this chapter applies:
1. To the gratuitous castrating, dehorning or vaccinating of domesticated animals nor to the gratuitous treatment of diseased animals by friends or neighbors of the owner thereof, except that all vaccinations for zoonotic diseases must be administered by a licensed veterinarian or a veterinary technician under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian.
2. To debar any veterinarian in the employ of the United States Government or the State of Nevada from performing official duties necessary for the conduct of the business of the United States Government or the State of Nevada, or a political subdivision thereof, upon which the veterinarian is assigned.
3. To any person who is a diplomate from an approved specialty board of the American Veterinary Medical Association who is called into the State for consultation by a person licensed to practice under this chapter for a period not to exceed 30 days in any 12-month period if the person practices under the auspices of a licensed veterinarian.
4. To the giving of advice with respect to or the performance of acts which the Board by rule has prescribed as accepted livestock management practices.
5. To the owner of an animal or full-time regular employee of the owner who is caring for and treating an animal which belongs to the owner unless the ownership of the animal is transferred for the purposes of circumventing this chapter, except that all vaccinations for zoonotic diseases must be administered by a licensed veterinarian or a person under the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian.
6. To any person or agency that performs humane services for wildlife animals without charge.
7. To any person, other than a veterinarian, who renders aid, assistance or relief to an animal in an emergency without charge if the person does not represent himself or herself as holding a license to practice veterinary medicine or as holding a degree in veterinary medicine or other related field.
8. To any person, other than a veterinarian, who renders emergency paramedical services to an animal without charge during the transportation of the animal to a veterinary facility.
[Part 8:17:1919; 1919 RL p. 3205; NCL § 7797]—(NRS A 1960, 413; 1965, 366; 1983, 1675; 1995, 1676; 2021, 874)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians › NRS 638.017 - Service of process: Methods; filing and recording of proof.

Except as otherwise provided in chapter 622A of NRS:
1. Service of process made pursuant to and all notices of hearings required by this chapter must be personally served upon the veterinarian, veterinary technician or applicant for a license, at his or her last known address, as indicated on the records of the Board. If personal service cannot be made, the Board may use any other method of service set forth in the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure for the service of process in a civil action.
2. Proof of service of process made pursuant to this chapter must be filed with the Executive Director and recorded in the minutes of the Board.
(Added to NRS by 1985, 1248; A 1995, 1677; 2005, 776; 2021, 875)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians › NRS 638.019 - Action to collect compensation for regulated services requires proof of licensure at time of service.

1. A person engaged in any business or profession for which a license is required pursuant to this chapter may not bring or maintain an action in any court of this State, or be awarded judgment, for the collection of compensation for the performance of any act or contract for which such a license is required without alleging and proving that the person was licensed at all times during the performance of the act or contract.
2. Proof of licensure pursuant to this section must be made by production of a verified certificate of licensure from the Board which establishes that the person bringing the action was licensed as required by subsection 1.
(Added to NRS by 1991, 2067)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians › NRS 638.020 - Creation; number, appointment, qualifications and removal of members.

1. The Nevada State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners is hereby created.
2. The Board consists of eight members appointed by the Governor.
3. Six of the members must:
(a) Be residents of the State of Nevada.
(b) Be graduates of a veterinary college accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association.
(c) Have been lawfully engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine in the State of Nevada for at least 5 years next preceding the date of their appointment.
4. One member must:
(a) Be a resident of the State of Nevada.
(b) Be a veterinary technician.
(c) Have been lawfully engaged in practice as a veterinary technician in the State of Nevada for at least 5 years next preceding the date of his or her appointment.
5. One member appointed by the Governor must be a representative of the general public. This member must not be:
(a) A veterinarian, a veterinary technician or a euthanasia technician; or
(b) The spouse or the parent or child, by blood, marriage or adoption, of a veterinarian, a veterinary technician or a euthanasia technician.
6. Any member may be removed from the Board by the Governor for good cause.
[2:17:1919; 1919 RL p. 3204; NCL § 7791]—(NRS A 1960, 411; 1975, 1149; 1977, 1256; 1979, 987; 1981, 55; 1985, 1251; 2003, 1196, 1223; 2013, 405)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians › NRS 638.030 - Oaths of members.

1. Before entering upon the duties of office, each appointed member of the Board shall take the constitutional oath of office.
2. Each appointed member who is a licensed veterinarian shall make an oath that he or she is a graduate in veterinary medicine and legally qualified under the provisions of this chapter to practice veterinary medicine, surgery, obstetrics and dentistry in the State of Nevada.
[3:17:1919; 1919 RL p. 3204; NCL § 7792]—(NRS A 1960, 411; 1979, 987)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians › NRS 638.040 - Salary of members; per diem allowance and travel expenses of members and employees; payment of salaries and expenses.

1. 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.
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. Salaries and expenses may be paid only to the extent that sufficient money is received from licensees.
[Part 7:17:1919; 1919 RL p. 3205; NCL § 7796]—(NRS A 1963, 155; 1975, 305, 1150; 1981, 1993; 1989, 1701; 2007, 2951)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians › NRS 638.050 - Officers; representative member at meetings; employment and performance review of Executive Director; regulations.

1. The Board shall elect from its appointed members a President and Vice President, who serve at the pleasure of the Board.
2. The Board may elect from its appointed members at least one member to act as a representative of the Board at any meeting held within the State or outside the State when the Board considers such representation beneficial.
3. The Board shall:
(a) Employ an Executive Director, who shall maintain a copy of all correspondence;
(b) Adopt regulations concerning the duties and qualifications of the Executive Director; and
(c) At least annually, review the performance of the Executive Director.
[Part 4:17:1919; A 1951, 63]—(NRS A 1960, 411; 1963, 156; 1975, 1150; 1981, 55; 1985, 1251; 1995, 1677)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 638 - Veterinary Medicine; Euthanasia Technicians › NRS 638.060 - Meetings; quorum.

1. The Board shall meet at least annually and on the call of the President or any five of its members.
2. Five members of the Board constitute a quorum, and a quorum is necessary to conduct the business of the Board. Any action taken by the Board must be approved by at least a majority of the members present at a hearing or meeting of the Board.
[Part 4:17:1919; A 1951, 63]—(NRS A 1960, 412; 1979, 987; 1985, 1252; 2003, 1223; 2013, 405)