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2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630 - Physicians, Physician Assistants, Medical Assistants, Perfusionists, Anesthesiologist Assistants and Practitioners of Respiratory Care › NRS 630.400 - Unlawful acts; penalties.

1. It is unlawful for any person to:
(a) Present to the Board as his or her own the diploma, license or credentials of another;
(b) Give either false or forged evidence of any kind to the Board;
(c) Practice medicine, perfusion or respiratory care under a false or assumed name or falsely personate another licensee;
(d) Except as otherwise provided by a specific statute, practice medicine, perfusion or respiratory care without being licensed under this chapter;
(e) Hold himself or herself out as a perfusionist or use any other term indicating or implying that he or she is a perfusionist without being licensed by the Board;
(f) Hold himself or herself out as a physician assistant or use any other term indicating or implying that he or she is a physician assistant without being licensed by the Board;
(g) Hold himself or herself out as an anesthesiologist assistant or use any other term indicating or implying that he or she is an anesthesiologist assistant without being licensed by the Board; or
(h) Hold himself or herself out as a practitioner of respiratory care or use any other term indicating or implying that he or she is a practitioner of respiratory care without being licensed by the Board.
2. Unless a greater penalty is provided pursuant to NRS 200.830 or 200.840, a person who violates any provision of subsection 1:
(a) If no substantial bodily harm results, is guilty of a category D felony; or
(b) If substantial bodily harm results, is guilty of a category C felony,
and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130.
3. 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 of not more than $5,000.
(d) Impose any combination of the penalties set forth in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c).
[18:169:1949; 1943 NCL § 4107.18]—(NRS A 1967, 641; 1973, 519; 1975, 418; 1979, 1490; 1985, 2245; 1987, 202; 1995, 1309; 1997, 686; 2001, 773; 2003, 1891, 3437; 2009, 2974; 2013, 994, 2216, 3680; 2023, 1562)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630 - Physicians, Physician Assistants, Medical Assistants, Perfusionists, Anesthesiologist Assistants and Practitioners of Respiratory Care › NRS 630.411 - Unauthorized use of seal, designation or documents issued by Board or imitation thereof.

A person shall not use the seal, the designation of the Board or any license, card or certificate issued by the Board or any imitation thereof in any way not authorized by this chapter or regulations of the Board.
(Added to NRS by 1985, 2223)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630 - Physicians, Physician Assistants, Medical Assistants, Perfusionists, Anesthesiologist Assistants and Practitioners of Respiratory Care › NRS 630.417 - Legal remedy for certain retaliation or discrimination: Filing of action; damages; interest; equitable relief; rebuttable presumption in certain circumstances; civil penalty; limitation of action.

1. An employee of a physician or a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant or medication aide - certified who is employed by or contracts to provide nursing services for the physician and who believes that he or she has been retaliated or discriminated against in violation of NRS 630.415 may file an action in a court of competent jurisdiction.
2. If a court determines that a violation of NRS 630.415 has occurred, the court may award such damages as it determines to have resulted from the violation, including, without limitation:
(a) Compensatory damages;
(b) Reimbursement of any wages, salary, employment benefits or other compensation denied to or lost by the employee, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant or medication aide - certified as a result of the violation;
(c) Attorney’s fees and costs, including, without limitation, fees for expert witnesses; and
(d) Punitive damages, if the facts warrant.
3. The court shall award interest on the amount of damages at a rate determined pursuant to NRS 17.130.
4. The court may grant any equitable relief it considers appropriate, including, without limitation, reinstatement of the employee, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant or medication aide - certified and any temporary, preliminary or permanent injunctive relief.
5. If any action to retaliate or discriminate is taken against an employee, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant or medication aide - certified within 60 days after the employee, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant or medication aide - certified takes any action described in subsection 1 of NRS 630.415, there is a rebuttable presumption that the action taken against the employee, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant or medication aide - certified constitutes retaliation or discrimination in violation of NRS 630.415.
6. A physician or any agent or employee thereof that violates the provisions of NRS 630.415 is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for each violation. The Attorney General or any district attorney of this State may recover the penalty in a civil action brought in the name of the State of Nevada in any court of competent jurisdiction.
7. Any action under this section must be brought not later than 2 years after the date of the last event constituting the alleged violation for which the action is brought.
8. As used in this section, "retaliate or discriminate" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 630.415.
(Added to NRS by 2002 Special Session, 18; A 2009, 1422; 2011, 1323)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630A - Homeopathic Physicians, Advanced Practitioners of Homeopathy and Homeopathic Assistants › NRS 630A.010 - Definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 630A.015 to 630A.075, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1478)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630A - Homeopathic Physicians, Advanced Practitioners of Homeopathy and Homeopathic Assistants › NRS 630A.015 - "Advanced practitioner of homeopathy" defined.

"Advanced practitioner of homeopathy" means a person who has:
1. Complied with all of the requirements set forth in this chapter and the regulations adopted by the Board for advanced practitioners of homeopathy; and
2. Received from the Board a certificate as an advanced practitioner of homeopathy.
(Added to NRS by 1995, 2796)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630A - Homeopathic Physicians, Advanced Practitioners of Homeopathy and Homeopathic Assistants › NRS 630A.030 - "Gross malpractice" defined.

"Gross malpractice" means malpractice where the failure to exercise the requisite degree of care, diligence or skill consists of:
1. Ministering to a patient while the homeopathic physician, advanced practitioner of homeopathy or homeopathic assistant is under the influence of alcohol or any controlled substance.
2. Gross negligence.
3. Willful disregard of homeopathic medical procedures.
4. Willful and consistent use of homeopathic medical procedures, services or treatment considered by homeopathic physicians in the community to be inappropriate or unnecessary in the cases where used.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1478; A 1987, 1555; 2013, 583)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630A - Homeopathic Physicians, Advanced Practitioners of Homeopathy and Homeopathic Assistants › NRS 630A.035 - "Homeopathic assistant" defined.

"Homeopathic assistant" means a person who is a graduate of an academic program approved by the Board or who, by general education, practical training and experience determined to be satisfactory by the Board, is qualified to perform homeopathic services under the supervision of a supervising homeopathic physician and who has been issued a certificate as a homeopathic assistant by the Board.
(Added to NRS by 1995, 2796)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630A - Homeopathic Physicians, Advanced Practitioners of Homeopathy and Homeopathic Assistants › NRS 630A.040 - "Homeopathic medicine" and "homeopathy" defined.

"Homeopathic medicine" or "homeopathy" means a system of medicine employing substances of animal, vegetable, chemical or mineral origin, including:
1. Nosodes and sarcodes, which are:
(a) Given in micro-dosage, except that sarcodes may be given in macro-dosage;
(b) Prepared according to homeopathic pharmacology by which the formulation of homeopathic preparations is accomplished by the methods of Hahnemannian dilution and succussion or magnetically energized geometric patterns applicable in potencies above 30X, as defined in the official
Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States
; and
(c) Prescribed by homeopathic physicians or advanced practitioners of homeopathy according to the medicines and dosages in the
Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States
,
in accordance with the principle that a substance which produces symptoms in a healthy person can eliminate those symptoms in an ill person.
2. Noninvasive electrodiagnosis, cell therapy, neural therapy, herbal therapy, neuromuscular integration, orthomolecular therapy and nutrition.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1479; A 1987, 2056; 1995, 2798; 1997, 1417)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630A - Homeopathic Physicians, Advanced Practitioners of Homeopathy and Homeopathic Assistants › NRS 630A.050 - "Homeopathic physician" defined.

"Homeopathic physician" means a person who has:
1. Complied with all of the requirements set forth in this chapter and the regulations adopted by the Board for the practice of homeopathic medicine; and
2. Received from the Board a license to practice homeopathic medicine.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1479; A 1985, 309; 1987, 2056)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630A - Homeopathic Physicians, Advanced Practitioners of Homeopathy and Homeopathic Assistants › NRS 630A.060 - "Malpractice" defined.

"Malpractice" means failure on the part of a homeopathic physician, advanced practitioner of homeopathy or homeopathic assistant to exercise the degree of care, diligence and skill ordinarily exercised by homeopathic physicians, advanced practitioners of homeopathy or homeopathic assistants, respectively, in good standing in the community in which he or she practices. As used in this section, "community" embraces the entire area customarily served by homeopathic physicians, advanced practitioners of homeopathy and homeopathic assistants among whom a patient may reasonably choose, not merely the particular area inhabited by the patients of that individual homeopathic physician, advanced practitioner of homeopathy or homeopathic assistant or the particular city or place where the homeopathic physician, advanced practitioner of homeopathy or homeopathic assistant has an office.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1479; A 2013, 583)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630A - Homeopathic Physicians, Advanced Practitioners of Homeopathy and Homeopathic Assistants › NRS 630A.070 - "Professional incompetence" defined.

"Professional incompetence" means lack of ability safely and skillfully to practice homeopathic medicine or one or more specified branches of homeopathic medicine as a homeopathic physician, or to practice as an advanced practitioner of homeopathy or as a homeopathic assistant, as applicable, arising from:
1. Lack of knowledge or training.
2. Impaired physical or mental capability of the homeopathic physician, advanced practitioner of homeopathy or homeopathic assistant.
3. Indulgence in the use of alcohol or any controlled substance.
4. Any other sole or contributing cause.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1479; A 2013, 584)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630A - Homeopathic Physicians, Advanced Practitioners of Homeopathy and Homeopathic Assistants › NRS 630A.075 - "Supervising homeopathic physician" defined.

"Supervising homeopathic physician" means an active homeopathic physician licensed in the State of Nevada who employs and supervises a homeopathic assistant or an advanced practitioner of homeopathy.
(Added to NRS by 1995, 2796)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630A - Homeopathic Physicians, Advanced Practitioners of Homeopathy and Homeopathic Assistants › NRS 630A.080 - Purpose of licensing and certification; revocable privilege.

The purpose of licensing homeopathic physicians and certifying advanced practitioners of homeopathy and homeopathic assistants is to protect the public health and safety and the general welfare of the people of this State. Any license or certificate issued pursuant to this chapter is a revocable privilege and no holder of such a license or certificate acquires thereby any vested right.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1479; A 2013, 584)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630A - Homeopathic Physicians, Advanced Practitioners of Homeopathy and Homeopathic Assistants › NRS 630A.090 - Applicability of chapter.

1. This chapter does not apply to:
(a) The practice of dentistry, chiropractic, naprapathy, Oriental medicine, podiatry, optometry, perfusion, respiratory care, faith or Christian Science healing, nursing, veterinary medicine or fitting hearing aids.
(b) A medical officer of the Armed Forces or a medical officer of any division or department of the United States in the discharge of his or her official duties, including, without limitation, providing medical care in a hospital in accordance with an agreement entered into pursuant to NRS 449.2455.
(c) Licensed or certified nurses in the discharge of their duties as nurses.
(d) Homeopathic physicians who are called into this State, other than on a regular basis, for consultation or assistance to any physician licensed in this State, and who are legally qualified to practice in the state or country where they reside.
2. This chapter does not repeal or affect any statute of Nevada regulating or affecting any other healing art.
3. This chapter does not prohibit:
(a) Gratuitous services of a person in case of emergency.
(b) The domestic administration of family remedies.
4. This chapter does not authorize a homeopathic physician to practice medicine, including allopathic medicine, except as otherwise provided in NRS 630A.040.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1480; A 1985, 1033; 1987, 2057; 1991, 1126; 1995, 1792; 1997, 1418; 2005, 2526; 2007, 1792; 2009, 820, 2974; 2023, 1676)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630A - Homeopathic Physicians, Advanced Practitioners of Homeopathy and Homeopathic Assistants › NRS 630A.100 - Number, appointment and terms of members.

The Nevada Board of Homeopathic Medical Examiners consists of six members appointed by the Governor. After the initial terms, the term of office of each member is 4 years.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1480; A 1985, 12, 1034; 2019, 3583)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630A - Homeopathic Physicians, Advanced Practitioners of Homeopathy and Homeopathic Assistants › NRS 630A.110 - Qualifications of members.

1. Two members of the Board must be persons who are licensed to practice allopathic or osteopathic medicine in any state or country, the District of Columbia or a territory or possession of the United States, have been engaged in the practice of homeopathic medicine in this State for a period of more than 2 years preceding their respective appointments, are actually engaged in the practice of homeopathic medicine in this State and are residents of this State.
2. One member of the Board must be an advanced practitioner of homeopathy who holds a valid certificate granted by the Board pursuant to NRS 630A.293.
3. One member of the Board must be a person who has resided in this State for at least 3 years and 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.
4. The remaining two members of the Board must be persons who:
(a) Are not licensed in any state to practice any healing art;
(b) Are not the spouse or the parent or child, by blood, marriage or adoption, of a person licensed in any state to practice any healing art;
(c) Are not actively engaged in the administration of any medical facility or facility for the dependent as defined in chapter 449 of NRS;
(d) Do not have a pecuniary interest in any matter pertaining to such a facility, except as a patient or potential patient; and
(e) Have resided in this State for at least 3 years.
5. The members of the Board must be selected without regard to their individual political beliefs.
6. As used in this section, "healing art" means any system, treatment, operation, diagnosis, prescription or practice for the ascertainment, cure, relief, palliation, adjustment or correction of any human disease, ailment, deformity, injury, or unhealthy or abnormal physical or mental condition for the practice of which long periods of specialized education and training and a degree of specialized knowledge of an intellectual as well as physical nature are required.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1480; A 1985, 1034, 1766; 1987, 2057; 2003, 1190; 2013, 584; 2019, 3583)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630A - Homeopathic Physicians, Advanced Practitioners of Homeopathy and Homeopathic Assistants › NRS 630A.120 - Expiration of term; removal of member; replacement of removed member.

1. Upon expiration of his or her term of office, a member shall continue to serve until a person qualified under this chapter is appointed as a successor.
2. A member of the Board may be removed by the Governor for good cause. The Governor shall appoint a person qualified under this chapter to replace a removed member for the remainder of the unexpired term.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1481; A 1985, 1034; 1987, 2058)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630A - Homeopathic Physicians, Advanced Practitioners of Homeopathy and Homeopathic Assistants › NRS 630A.130 - Oaths or affirmations of office.

Before entering upon the duties of office, each member of the Board shall take:
1. The constitutional oath or affirmation of office; and
2. An oath or affirmation that the member is legally qualified to serve on the Board.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1481; A 1987, 2058)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630A - Homeopathic Physicians, Advanced Practitioners of Homeopathy and Homeopathic Assistants › NRS 630A.135 - Acknowledgment of statutory ethical standards.

1. Each member of the Board shall comply with the provisions of NRS 281A.500.
2. Each member of the Board shall provide a copy of the acknowledgment filed pursuant to NRS 281A.500 to the Secretary-Treasurer of the Board, and the Secretary-Treasurer shall retain an acknowledgment provided pursuant to this section for 6 years after the date on which the acknowledgment was provided to the Secretary-Treasurer.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 1017)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630A - Homeopathic Physicians, Advanced Practitioners of Homeopathy and Homeopathic Assistants › NRS 630A.140 - Officers; applications for licenses and certificates received through Secretary-Treasurer; salary of Secretary-Treasurer.

1. The Board shall elect from its members a President, a Vice President and a Secretary-Treasurer. The officers of the Board hold their respective offices during its pleasure.
2. The Board shall receive through its Secretary-Treasurer applications for the licenses and certificates issued under this chapter.
3. The Secretary-Treasurer is entitled to receive a salary, in addition to the salary paid pursuant to NRS 630A.160, the amount of which must be determined by the Board.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1481; A 1987, 2058; 2013, 585)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630A - Homeopathic Physicians, Advanced Practitioners of Homeopathy and Homeopathic Assistants › NRS 630A.150 - Meetings; quorum; vote by President only in case of tie.

1. The Board shall meet at least twice annually and may meet at other times on the call of the President or a majority of its members.
2. A majority of the Board constitutes a quorum to transact all business.
3. The President may vote only in case of a tie.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1481; A 2019, 3584)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630A - Homeopathic Physicians, Advanced Practitioners of Homeopathy and Homeopathic Assistants › NRS 630A.155 - Duties.

The Board shall:
1. Regulate the practice of homeopathic medicine in this State and any activities that are within the scope of such practice, to protect the public health and safety and the general welfare of the people of this State.
2. Determine the qualifications of, and examine, applicants for licensure or certification pursuant to this chapter, and specify by regulation the methods to be used to check the background of such applicants.
3. License or certify those applicants it finds to be qualified.
4. Investigate and, if required, hear and decide in a manner consistent with the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS all complaints made against any homeopathic physician, advanced practitioner of homeopathy, homeopathic assistant or any agent or employee of any of them, or any facility where the primary practice is homeopathic medicine. If a complaint concerns a practice which is within the jurisdiction of another licensing board or any other possible violation of state law, the Board shall refer the complaint to the other licensing board.
5. Unless the Board determines that extenuating circumstances exist, forward to the appropriate law enforcement agency any substantiated information submitted to the Board concerning a person who practices or offers to practice homeopathic medicine without the appropriate license or certificate issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 1417; A 2005, 759, 2526; 2007, 1793; 2013, 1632, 2217)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630A - Homeopathic Physicians, Advanced Practitioners of Homeopathy and Homeopathic Assistants › NRS 630A.160 - Salary of members; per diem allowance and travel expenses of members and employees; payment of expenses; deposit of money received by Board; delegation of authority concerning disciplinary action; deposit of fines, court costs and attorney’s fees; claim for attorney’s fees or costs of investigation.

1. Out of the money coming into the possession of the Board, each member of the Board is entitled to receive:
(a) A salary of not more than $150 per day, as fixed by the Board, while engaged in the business of the Board; and
(b) A per diem allowance and travel expenses at a rate fixed by the Board, while engaged in the business of the Board. The rate must not exceed the rate provided for state officers and employees generally.
2. While engaged in the business of the Board, each employee of the Board is entitled to receive a per diem allowance and travel expenses at a rate fixed by the Board. The rate must not exceed the rate provided for state officers and employees generally.
3. Expenses of the Board and the expenses and salaries of the members and employees of the Board must be paid from the fees received by the Board pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 6, no part of the salaries or expenses of the members of the Board may be paid out of the State General Fund.
4. All money received by the Board must be deposited in financial institutions in this State that are federally insured or insured by a private insurer approved pursuant to NRS 672.755.
5. In a manner consistent with the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS, the Board may delegate to a hearing officer or panel its authority to take any disciplinary action pursuant to this chapter, impose and collect administrative fines, court costs and attorney’s fees therefor and deposit the money therefrom in financial institutions in this State that are federally insured or insured by a private insurer approved pursuant to NRS 672.755.
6. If a hearing officer or panel is not authorized to take disciplinary action pursuant to subsection 5, the Board shall deposit the money collected from the imposition of administrative fines, court costs and attorney’s fees with the State Treasurer for credit to the State General Fund. The Board may present a claim to the State Board of Examiners for recommendation to the Interim Finance Committee if money is needed to pay attorney’s fees or the costs of an investigation, or both.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1481; A 1987, 2058; 1989, 1696; 1995, 2798; 1999, 1530; 2005, 760; 2007, 2944)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630A - Homeopathic Physicians, Advanced Practitioners of Homeopathy and Homeopathic Assistants › NRS 630A.170 - Seal; licenses and certificates to bear seal and signatures.

1. The Board shall procure a seal.
2. All licenses and certificates issued by the Board must bear the seal of the Board and the signatures of its President and Secretary-Treasurer.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1481; A 1995, 2799; 1997, 675, 1622)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630A - Homeopathic Physicians, Advanced Practitioners of Homeopathy and Homeopathic Assistants › NRS 630A.175 - Unauthorized use of seal or designation of Board or license or certificate issued by Board.

A person shall not use the seal, the designation of the Board or any license or certificate issued by the Board or any imitation thereof in any way not authorized by this chapter or the regulations of the Board.
(Added to NRS by 1995, 2798)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630A - Homeopathic Physicians, Advanced Practitioners of Homeopathy and Homeopathic Assistants › NRS 630A.190 - Offices and employees.

The Board may:
1. Maintain offices in as many localities in the State as it finds necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
2. Employ attorneys, investigators, hearing officers, experts, administrators, consultants and clerical personnel necessary to the discharge of its duties.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1481; A 1987, 2058)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630A - Homeopathic Physicians, Advanced Practitioners of Homeopathy and Homeopathic Assistants › NRS 630A.210 - Hearings, investigations and taking evidence: Authority; subpoenas.

1. In a manner consistent with the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS, the Board may hold hearings and conduct investigations relating to its duties under this chapter and take evidence on any matter under inquiry before the Board. The Secretary-Treasurer of the Board or, in the Secretary-Treasurer’s absence, any member of the Board may administer oaths to any witness appearing before the Board. The Secretary-Treasurer or President of the Board may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, medical records, X-ray photographs and other papers. The Secretary-Treasurer, President or other officer of the Board shall sign the subpoena on behalf of the Board.
2. If any person fails to comply with a subpoena issued by the Board, the Secretary-Treasurer or President of the Board may petition the district court for an order of the court compelling compliance with the subpoena.
3. Upon such a petition, the court shall enter an order directing the person subpoenaed to appear before the court at a time and place to be fixed by the court in its order, the time to be not more than 10 days from the date of the order, and then and there show cause why he or she has not complied with the subpoena. A certified copy of the order must be served upon that person.
4. If it appears to the court that the subpoena was regularly issued by the Board, the court shall enter an order compelling compliance with the subpoena, and upon failure to obey the order the person must be dealt with as for contempt of court.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1481; A 1987, 2059; 2005, 760)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630A - Homeopathic Physicians, Advanced Practitioners of Homeopathy and Homeopathic Assistants › NRS 630A.220 - Unlawful acts concerning practice of homeopathic medicine without license; limitation on use of designation of degree.

1. It is unlawful for any person:
(a) To practice homeopathic medicine;
(b) To hold himself or herself out as qualified to practice homeopathic medicine; or
(c) To use in connection with his or her name the words or letters "H.M.D." or any other title, word, letter or other designation intended to imply or designate the person as a practitioner of homeopathic medicine,
in this State without first obtaining a license so to do as provided in this chapter.
2. A physician licensed pursuant to this chapter who holds a degree such as doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy may identify himself or herself by that degree or its appropriate abbreviation, but unless the physician is also licensed pursuant to chapter 630 or 633 of NRS must further identify himself or herself by the words "practitioner of homeopathic medicine" or their equivalent.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1482; A 1985, 309, 1035)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630A - Homeopathic Physicians, Advanced Practitioners of Homeopathy and Homeopathic Assistants › NRS 630A.225 - Effect of revocation of license or certificate in another jurisdiction for gross medical negligence or other grounds; proof of rehabilitation; effect of reversal of certain convictions on appeal; investigation regarding correction or resolution of acts or conduct; regulations.

1. The Board shall not issue a license to practice homeopathic medicine or a certificate to practice as an advanced practitioner of homeopathy or as a homeopathic assistant to an applicant who has been licensed or certified to practice any type of medicine in another jurisdiction and whose license or certificate was revoked for gross medical negligence by that jurisdiction.
2. The Board may revoke the license or certificate of any person who has been licensed or certified to practice any type of medicine in another jurisdiction and whose license or certificate was revoked for gross medical negligence by that jurisdiction.
3. The revocation of a license or certificate to practice any type of medicine in another jurisdiction on grounds other than grounds which would constitute gross medical negligence constitutes grounds for initiating disciplinary action or denying the issuance of a license or certificate.
4. If a license or certificate to practice any type of medicine issued to an applicant in another jurisdiction has been revoked or surrendered, the applicant must provide proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant is rehabilitated with respect to the conduct that was the basis for the revocation or surrender of the license or certificate when submitting an application for a license or certificate to the Board.
5. The Board shall vacate an order to deny a license or certificate if the denial is based on a conviction of:
(a) A felony for a violation or offense described in paragraph (a), (b) or (d) of subsection 2 of NRS 630A.340; or
(b) An offense involving moral turpitude,
and the conviction is reversed on appeal. An applicant may resubmit an application for a license or certificate after a court enters an order reversing the conviction.
6. If the Board finds that an applicant has committed an act or engaged in conduct that constitutes grounds for initiating disciplinary action or denying the issuance of a license or certificate as set forth in NRS 630A.340 to 630A.380, inclusive, the Board shall investigate whether the act or conduct has been corrected or the matter has otherwise been resolved. If the matter has not been resolved to the satisfaction of the Board, the Board, before issuing a license or certificate, shall determine to its satisfaction whether or not mitigating circumstances exist which prevent the resolution of the matter.
7. For the purposes of this section, the Board shall adopt by regulation a definition of gross medical negligence.
(Added to NRS by 1991, 1070; A 2013, 585)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630A - Homeopathic Physicians, Advanced Practitioners of Homeopathy and Homeopathic Assistants › NRS 630A.230 - License: Required to practice homeopathic medicine; qualifications of applicant.

1. Every person desiring to practice homeopathic medicine as a homeopathic physician must, before beginning to practice, procure from the Board a license authorizing such practice.
2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 630A.225, a license may be issued to any person who:
(a) Is of good moral character;
(b) Has received the degree of doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathic medicine, or its equivalent as provided in paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 630A.240;
(c) Is licensed in good standing to practice allopathic or osteopathic medicine in any state or country, the District of Columbia or a territory or possession of the United States;
(d) Has completed a program of not less than 3 years of postgraduate training in allopathic or osteopathic medicine approved by the Board;
(e) Has passed all oral or written examinations required by the Board or this chapter; and
(f) Meets any additional requirements established by the Board, including, without limitation, requirements established by regulations adopted by the Board.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1482; A 1985, 310, 1035; 1987, 2059; 1991, 1070; 2013, 586; 2019, 4271)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630A - Homeopathic Physicians, Advanced Practitioners of Homeopathy and Homeopathic Assistants › NRS 630A.240 - License: Proof of qualifications of applicant; grounds for rejection.

1. An applicant for a license to practice homeopathic medicine as a homeopathic physician who is a graduate of a medical school located in the United States, Canada or the United Kingdom shall submit to the Board, through its Secretary-Treasurer, proof that the applicant has:
(a) Received the degree of doctor of medicine from a medical school which at the time of his or her graduation was accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education or the Committee for the Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools, the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery or its equivalent from a medical school which at the time of his or her graduation was determined by the General Medical Council of the United Kingdom to be entitled to award primary medical qualifications, or the degree of doctor of osteopathic medicine from an osteopathic school which at the time of his or her graduation was accredited by the Bureau of Professional Education of the American Osteopathic Association;
(b) Completed a program of not less than 3 years of postgraduate training in allopathic or osteopathic medicine approved by the Board; and
(c) Completed not less than 600 hours of postgraduate training in homeopathy, 300 hours of which are completed in this State under the supervision of a homeopathic physician or through such other program as is deemed equivalent by the Board.
2. In addition to the proofs required by subsection 1, the Board may take such further evidence and require such other documents or proof of qualification as in its discretion may be deemed proper.
3. If it appears that the applicant is not of good moral character or reputation or that any credential submitted is false, the applicant may be rejected.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1482; A 1987, 2060; 2013, 586)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630A - Homeopathic Physicians, Advanced Practitioners of Homeopathy and Homeopathic Assistants › NRS 630A.241 - Application: Submission of fingerprints.

In addition to any other requirements set forth in this chapter, each applicant for a license or certificate, including, without limitation, a reciprocal, limited, temporary, special or restricted license, must submit to the Board:
1. A complete set of fingerprints; and
2. Written permission authorizing the Board to forward the fingerprints submitted pursuant to subsection 1 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 2013, 583)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630A - Homeopathic Physicians, Advanced Practitioners of Homeopathy and Homeopathic Assistants › NRS 630A.250 - Examinations.

1. If required by the Board, an applicant for a license to practice homeopathic medicine shall appear personally and pass an oral examination.
2. The Board may employ specialists and other consultants or examining services in conducting any examination required by the Board.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1483; A 1987, 2060)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630A - Homeopathic Physicians, Advanced Practitioners of Homeopathy and Homeopathic Assistants › NRS 630A.260 - Reexamination.

1. If an applicant fails in a first examination, the applicant may be reexamined after not less than 6 months.
2. If the applicant fails in a second examination, he or she may not be reexamined within less than 1 year after the date of the second examination. Before taking a third examination, the applicant shall furnish proof satisfactory to the Board of 1 year of additional training in homeopathy after the second examination.
3. If an applicant fails three consecutive examinations, he or she must show the Board by clear and convincing evidence that extraordinary circumstances justify permitting the applicant to be reexamined again.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1483; A 1987, 2061)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630A - Homeopathic Physicians, Advanced Practitioners of Homeopathy and Homeopathic Assistants › NRS 630A.270 - Applicant for license who is graduate of foreign medical school: Proof of qualification; examination.

1. An applicant for a license to practice homeopathic medicine who is a graduate of a foreign medical school shall submit to the Board through its Secretary-Treasurer proof that the applicant:
(a) Has received the degree of doctor of medicine or its equivalent, as determined by the Board, from a foreign medical school recognized by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates;
(b) Has completed 3 years of postgraduate training satisfactory to the Board;
(c) Has completed an additional 6 months of postgraduate training in homeopathic medicine;
(d) Has received the standard certificate of the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates; and
(e) Has passed all parts of the Federation Licensing Examination, or has received a written statement from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates that the applicant has passed the examination given by the Commission.
2. In addition to the proofs required by subsection 1, the Board may take such further evidence and require such further proof of the professional and moral qualifications of the applicant as in its discretion may be deemed proper.
3. If the applicant is a diplomate of an approved specialty board recognized by this Board, the requirements of paragraphs (b) and (c) of subsection 1 may be waived by the Board.
4. Before issuance of a license to practice homeopathic medicine, the applicant who presents the proof required by subsection 1 shall appear personally before the Board and satisfactorily pass a written or oral examination, or both, as to his or her qualifications to practice homeopathic medicine.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1483; A 1987, 2061; 2019, 4272)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630A - Homeopathic Physicians, Advanced Practitioners of Homeopathy and Homeopathic Assistants › NRS 630A.280 - Reciprocity.

The Board may, in its discretion, license an applicant who holds a valid license or certificate issued to the applicant by the homeopathic medical examining board of the District of Columbia or of any state or territory of the United States, if:
1. The legal requirements of the homeopathic medical examining board were, at the time of issuing the license or certificate, in no degree or particular less than those of this State at the time when the license or certificate was issued.
2. The applicant is of good moral character and reputation.
3. The applicant passes an oral examination, where required by the Board.
4. The applicant furnishes to the Board such other proof of qualifications, professional or moral, as the Board may require.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1484)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630A - Homeopathic Physicians, Advanced Practitioners of Homeopathy and Homeopathic Assistants › NRS 630A.290 - Denial of license or certificate; notification of deficiency; appeal; records of issuance and denial of licenses or certificates.

1. The Board may deny an application for a license to practice homeopathic medicine or a certificate to practice as an advanced practitioner of homeopathy or as a homeopathic assistant for any violation of the provisions of this chapter or the regulations adopted by the Board.
2. The Board shall notify an applicant of any deficiency which prevents any further action on the application or results in the denial of the application. The applicant may respond in writing to the Board concerning any deficiency and, if the applicant does so, the Board shall respond in writing to the contentions of the applicant.
3. An unsuccessful applicant may appeal to the district court to review the action of the Board within 30 days after the date of the rejection of the application by the Board. Upon appeal the applicant has the burden to show that the action of the Board is erroneous or unlawful.
4. The Board shall maintain records pertaining to applicants to whom licenses and certificates have been issued or denied. The records must be open to the public and must contain:
(a) The name of each applicant.
(b) For an applicant for a license to practice homeopathic medicine, the name of the school granting the diploma and the date of the diploma.
(c) The date of issuance or denial of the license or certificate.
(d) The business address of the applicant.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1484; A 1985, 310; 1987, 2062; 2013, 587)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630A - Homeopathic Physicians, Advanced Practitioners of Homeopathy and Homeopathic Assistants › NRS 630A.293 - Advanced practitioners of homeopathy: Certification; qualifications; authorized services.

1. The Board may grant a certificate as an advanced practitioner of homeopathy to a person who has completed an educational program:
(a) Consisting of not less than 400 hours of training, 200 hours of which are completed in this State under the supervision of a homeopathic physician or such other program as is deemed equivalent by the Board.
(b) Designed to prepare the person to:
(1) Perform designated acts of medical diagnosis;
(2) Prescribe therapeutic or corrective measures; and
(3) Prescribe substances used in homeopathic medicine.
2. An advanced practitioner of homeopathy may:
(a) Engage in selected medical diagnosis and treatment; and
(b) Prescribe substances which are contained in the
Homeopathic Pharmacopeia of the United States
,
pursuant to a protocol approved by a supervising homeopathic physician. A protocol must not include, and an advanced practitioner of homeopathy shall not engage in, any diagnosis, treatment or other conduct which he or she is not qualified to perform.
3. As used in this section, "protocol" means a written agreement between a homeopathic physician and an advanced practitioner of homeopathy which sets forth matters including the:
(a) Patients which the advanced practitioner of homeopathy may serve;
(b) Specific substances used in homeopathic medicine which the advanced practitioner of homeopathy may prescribe; and
(c) Conditions under which the advanced practitioner of homeopathy must directly refer the patient to the homeopathic physician.
(Added to NRS by 1995, 2796; A 2013, 587)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630A - Homeopathic Physicians, Advanced Practitioners of Homeopathy and Homeopathic Assistants › NRS 630A.295 - Advanced practitioners of homeopathy: Regulations.

The Board shall adopt regulations:
1. Specifying the training, education and experience necessary for certification as an advanced practitioner of homeopathy.
2. Delineating the authorized scope of practice of an advanced practitioner of homeopathy.
3. Establishing the procedure for application for certification as an advanced practitioner of homeopathy.
4. Establishing the duration, renewal and termination of certificates for advanced practitioners of homeopathy.
5. Establishing requirements for the continuing education of advanced practitioners of homeopathy.
6. Delineating the grounds respecting disciplinary actions against advanced practitioners of homeopathy.
(Added to NRS by 1995, 2797; A 2005, 761)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630A - Homeopathic Physicians, Advanced Practitioners of Homeopathy and Homeopathic Assistants › NRS 630A.297 - Homeopathic assistant: Certification; qualifications; authorized services; restrictions on simultaneous cosigning for, employment or supervision by supervising homeopathic physician.

1. The Board may issue a certificate as a homeopathic assistant to an applicant who is qualified under the regulations of the Board and who has completed an educational program:
(a) Consisting of not less than 200 hours of training, 100 hours of which are completed in this State under the supervision of a homeopathic physician or such other program as is deemed equivalent by the Board.
(b) Designed to prepare the applicant to perform homeopathic services under the supervision of a supervising homeopathic physician.
2. The application for the certificate must be cosigned by the supervising homeopathic physician, and the certificate is valid only so long as that supervising homeopathic physician employs and supervises the homeopathic assistant.
3. A homeopathic assistant may perform such homeopathic services as he or she is authorized to perform under the terms of the certificate issued to the homeopathic assistant by the Board, if the services are performed under the supervision and control of the supervising homeopathic physician.
4. A supervising homeopathic physician shall not cosign for, employ or supervise more than seven homeopathic assistants at the same time.
(Added to NRS by 1995, 2797; A 2013, 588)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 630A - Homeopathic Physicians, Advanced Practitioners of Homeopathy and Homeopathic Assistants › NRS 630A.299 - Homeopathic assistant: Regulations.

The Board shall adopt regulations regarding the certification of a homeopathic assistant, including, but not limited to:
1. The educational and other qualifications of applicants.
2. The required academic program for applicants.
3. The procedures for applications for and the issuance of certificates.
4. The tests or examinations of applicants by the Board.
5. The medical services which a homeopathic assistant may perform, except that a homeopathic assistant may not perform those specific functions and duties delegated or restricted by law to persons licensed as dentists, chiropractic physicians, naprapaths, podiatric physicians, optometrists or hearing aid specialists under chapter 631, 634, 634B, 635, 636 or 637B, respectively, of NRS or persons licensed to engage in radiation therapy or radiologic imaging pursuant to chapter 653 of NRS.
6. The duration, renewal and termination of certificates.
7. The grounds respecting disciplinary actions against homeopathic assistants.
8. The supervision of a homeopathic assistant by a supervising homeopathic physician.
9. The establishment of requirements for the continuing education of homeopathic assistants.
(Added to NRS by 1995, 2797; A 2005, 761; 2015, 2294; 2019, 2734; 2023, 1676)