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2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640B - Athletic Trainers › NRS 640B.370 - Educational requirements to conduct evaluation of athletic injury or perform joint mobilization or to perform passive range of motion or passive joint range of motion.

1. A person who is licensed as an athletic trainer shall not conduct an evaluation of an athletic injury or perform joint mobilization unless the person has earned at least a master’s degree in athletic training or a comparable area of study, as determined by the Board.
2. A person who is licensed as an athletic trainer and has not earned a master’s degree in athletic training or a comparable area of study, as determined by the Board, may perform passive range of motion or passive joint range of motion.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 901)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640B - Athletic Trainers › NRS 640B.400 - Expiration; procedure for renewal or restoration.

1. Each license to engage in the practice of athletic training expires on June 30 of each year and may be renewed if, before the license expires, the licensee submits to the Board:
(a) An application on a form prescribed by the Board;
(b) Proof of completion of the requirements for continuing education prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 640B.260; and
(c) The fee for the renewal of the license prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 640B.410.
2. A license that expires pursuant to the provisions of this section may be restored if the applicant:
(a) Complies with the provisions of subsection 1;
(b) Submits to the Board proof of his or her ability to engage in the practice of athletic training; and
(c) Submits to the Board:
(1) The fee for the restoration of an expired license; and
(2) For each year that the license was expired, the fee for the renewal of a license prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 640B.410.
3. If the Board determines that an applicant has not submitted satisfactory proof of his or her ability to engage in the practice of athletic training, the Board may require the applicant to:
(a) Pass an examination prescribed by the Board; and
(b) Engage in the practice of athletic training under the supervision of a person designated by the Board for a period prescribed by the Board.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 901)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640B - Athletic Trainers › NRS 640B.405 - Renewal: Authority of Board to make data request concerning demographic and practice information available to applicants for voluntary completion and electronic submission; confidentiality of information provided.

1. The Board may:
(a) Make the data request developed by the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to NRS 439A.116 available to applicants for the renewal of a license pursuant to this chapter through a link on the electronic application for the renewal of a license; and
(b) Request each applicant to complete and electronically submit the data request to the Director.
2. The information provided by an applicant for the renewal of a license pursuant to subsection 1 is confidential and, except as required by subsection 1, must not be disclosed to any person or entity.
3. An applicant for the renewal of a license is not required to complete a data request pursuant to subsection 1 and is not subject to disciplinary action, including, without limitation, refusal to renew the license, for failure to do so.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 806)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640B - Athletic Trainers › NRS 640B.410 - Fees; regulations.

The Board shall, by regulation, prescribe the following fees which must not exceed:
Application for a license..................................................................................... $250
Examination for a license...................................................................................... 350
Application for a license without examination.................................................. 350
Annual renewal of a license.................................................................................. 350
Restoration of an expired license......................................................................... 350
Issuance of a duplicate license............................................................................... 50
(Added to NRS by 2003, 901)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640B - Athletic Trainers › NRS 640B.710 - Suspension of license for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of license. [Effective until 2 years after the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.]

1. If the 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 licensee, the Board shall deem the license to be suspended at the end of the 30th day after the date the court order was issued unless the Board receives a letter issued to the licensee by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 stating that the licensee has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560.
2. The Board shall reinstate a license that has been suspended by a district court pursuant to NRS 425.540 if the Board receives a letter issued by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 to the licensee stating that the licensee has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 900; A 2005, 2814)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640B - Athletic Trainers › NRS 640B.720 - Investigations and hearings; oaths and examination of witnesses; payment of fees and mileage; subpoenas.

1. In a manner consistent with the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS, the Board may conduct investigations and hold hearings to carry out its duties pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
2. In such a hearing:
(a) Any member of the Board may administer oaths and examine witnesses; and
(b) The Board or any member thereof may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books and papers.
3. Each witness who is subpoenaed to appear before the Board is entitled to receive for his or her attendance the same fees and mileage allowed by law to a witness in a civil case. The amount must be paid by the party who requested the subpoena. If any witness who has not been required to attend at the request of any party is subpoenaed by the Board, his or her fees and mileage must be paid from the money of the Board.
4. If any person fails to comply with the subpoena within 10 days after it is issued, the Chair of the Board may petition a court of competent jurisdiction for an order of the court compelling compliance with the subpoena.
5. 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 after the date of the order, and to show cause why the person has not complied with the subpoena. A certified copy of the order must be served upon the person subpoenaed.
6. 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. The failure of the person to obey the order is a contempt of the court that issued the order.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 902; A 2005, 786)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640B - Athletic Trainers › NRS 640B.730 - Confidentiality of certain records of Board; exceptions; retention of complaints.

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 provisions of this section do not prohibit the Board from communicating or cooperating with or providing 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.
4. The Board shall retain all complaints filed with the Board for at least 10 years, including, without limitation, any complaints not acted upon.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 903; A 2005, 786; 2007, 2142; 2009, 899)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640B - Athletic Trainers › NRS 640B.890 - Limitation on insertion of same needle during dry needling.

An athletic trainer who is qualified to perform dry needling pursuant to the regulations adopted in accordance with subsection 5 of NRS 640B.260 shall not insert the same needle more than one time during the performance of dry needling.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 1587)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640B - Athletic Trainers › NRS 640B.900 - Penalties; report by Board to district attorney for prosecution.

1. A person who violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a gross misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more than $2,000 for each offense.
2. If the Board has reason to believe that a person has violated a provision of this chapter or a regulation adopted pursuant thereto, the Board shall report the facts to the district attorney of the county where the violation occurred, who may cause appropriate criminal proceedings to be brought against that person.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 903)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640C - Massage Therapy › NRS 640C.010 - Legislative declaration.

The Legislature finds and declares that:
1. The practice of massage therapy, reflexology and structural integration by persons who do not possess sufficient knowledge of anatomy and physiology or an understanding of the relationship between the structure and function of the tissues being treated and the total function of the body may endanger the health, welfare and safety of the residents of this State.
2. To protect the residents of this State, it is necessary to license and regulate the practice of massage therapy, reflexology and structural integration.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 1119; A 2017, 1452)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640C - Massage Therapy › NRS 640C.020 - Definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 640C.030 to 640C.090, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 1119; A 2009, 2576; 2017, 1453)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640C - Massage Therapy › NRS 640C.060 - "Massage therapy" defined.

1. "Massage therapy" means the application of a system of pressure to the muscular structure and soft tissues of the human body for therapeutic purposes, including, without limitation:
(a) Effleurage;
(b) Petrissage;
(c) Tapotement;
(d) Compressions;
(e) Vibration;
(f) Friction; and
(g) Movements applied manually with or without superficial heat, cold, water or lubricants for the purpose of maintaining good health and establishing and maintaining good physical condition.
2. The term does not include:
(a) Diagnosis, adjustment, mobilization or manipulation of any articulations of the body or spine; or
(b) The demonstration of a product on a person that applies a system of pressure to the muscular structure and soft tissues of the human body, provided that the demonstration is not longer than 2 minutes.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 1119; A 2017, 1453)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640C - Massage Therapy › NRS 640C.070 - "Original license" defined.

1. "Original license" means the actual license which is issued to the licensee by the Board and which is current and valid.
2. The term does not include any photocopy print, photostat or other replica of such a license.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 2572)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640C - Massage Therapy › NRS 640C.085 - "Structural integration" defined.

1. "Structural integration" means the application of a system of manual therapy, movement education and embodiment education that is intended to improve the functional relationship of the parts of the human body to each other within the influences of gravity.
2. The term does not include:
(a) The practice of physical therapy, as defined in NRS 640.024;
(b) The practice of chiropractic, as defined in NRS 634.013, including, without limitation, chiropractic adjustment or manipulation, as defined in NRS 634.014 and 634.0173, respectively; or
(c) The practice of naprapathy, as defined in NRS 634B.060.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 1448; A 2023, 1680)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640C - Massage Therapy › NRS 640C.150 - Creation; appointment and qualifications of voting members; terms, vacancies and removal from office.

1. The Board of Massage Therapy is hereby created. The Board consists of nine members appointed pursuant to this chapter and one nonvoting advisory member appointed pursuant to NRS 640C.160.
2. The Governor shall appoint to the Board nine members as follows:
(a) Six members who:
(1) Are licensed to practice massage therapy in this State; and
(2) Have engaged in the practice of massage therapy for the 2 years immediately preceding their appointment.
Of the six members appointed pursuant to this paragraph, three members must be residents of Clark County, two members must be residents of Washoe County and one member must be a resident of a county other than Clark County or Washoe County.
(b) One member who is licensed to practice reflexology in this State.
(c) One member who is licensed to practice structural integration in this State.
(d) One member who is a member of the general public. This member must not be:
(1) A massage therapist, reflexologist or structural integration practitioner; or
(2) The spouse or the parent or child, by blood, marriage or adoption, of a massage therapist, reflexologist or structural integration practitioner.
3. The members who are appointed to the Board pursuant to paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of subsection 2 must continue to practice massage therapy, reflexology or structural integration, as applicable, in this State while they are members of the Board.
4. After the initial terms, the term of each member of the Board is 4 years. A member may continue in office until the appointment of a successor.
5. A member of the Board may not serve more than two consecutive terms. A former member of the Board is eligible for reappointment to the Board if that person has not served on the Board during the 4 years immediately preceding the reappointment.
6. A vacancy must be filled by appointment for the unexpired term in the same manner as the original appointment.
7. The Governor may remove any member of the Board for incompetence, neglect of duty, moral turpitude or misfeasance, malfeasance or nonfeasance in office.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 1120; A 2007, 1847; 2017, 1454)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640C - Massage Therapy › NRS 640C.160 - Appointment of nonvoting advisory member.

1. The Governor shall appoint to the Board one nonvoting advisory member.
2. The advisory member must be a person who:
(a) Is a resident of Clark County;
(b) Has been certified by the Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Commission created pursuant to NRS 289.500; and
(c) Is actively serving or has retired from service as a police officer with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
3. The advisory member is subject to the provisions of NRS 640C.150 with regard to his or her terms, reappointment, vacancy and removal.
4. The advisory member:
(a) Serves solely as an advisor to the Board.
(b) May be designated by the Board to assist in any investigation conducted pursuant to this chapter.
(c) May not be counted in determining a quorum of the Board.
(d) May not vote on any matter before the Board.
5. The advisory member:
(a) Serves without salary or compensation.
(b) Is entitled to receive the per diem allowance and travel expenses provided for in NRS 640C.170.
6. If the advisory member is actively serving as a police officer, the advisory member must be relieved from his or her duties without loss of regular compensation so that he or she may prepare for and attend meetings of the Board and perform any work that is necessary to carry out his or her duties with the Board in the most timely manner practicable. The advisory member’s employer shall not require the advisory member to:
(a) Make up the time he or she is absent from work to carry out his or her duties with the Board; or
(b) Take annual leave or compensatory time for the absence.
7. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the advisory member:
(a) Is not disqualified from public employment or holding a public office because of membership on the Board; and
(b) Does not forfeit his or her public office or public employment because of membership on the Board.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 1121)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640C - Massage Therapy › NRS 640C.170 - Salary of members; per diem allowance and travel expenses of members and employees.

Except as otherwise provided in NRS 640C.160, while engaged in the business of the Board:
1. Each member of the Board is entitled to receive a salary of not more than $150 per day, as established by the Board; and
2. Each member and 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 officers and employees of this State generally.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 1123; A 2007, 2954)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640C - Massage Therapy › NRS 640C.180 - Election of Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary-Treasurer; meetings; quorum.

1. At the first meeting of each fiscal year, the members of the Board shall elect a Chair, Vice Chair and Secretary-Treasurer from among the members.
2. The Board shall meet at least quarterly and may meet at other times at the call of the Chair or upon the written request of a majority of the members of the Board.
3. The Board shall alternate the location of its meetings between the southern district of Nevada and the northern district of Nevada. For the purposes of this subsection:
(a) The southern district of Nevada consists of all that portion of the State lying within the boundaries of the counties of Clark, Esmeralda, Lincoln and Nye.
(b) The northern district of Nevada consists of all that portion of the State lying within the boundaries of Carson City and the counties of Churchill, Douglas, Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander, Lyon, Mineral, Pershing, Storey, Washoe and White Pine.
4. A meeting of the Board may be conducted telephonically or by videoconferencing. A meeting conducted telephonically or by videoconferencing must meet the requirements of chapter 241 of NRS and any other applicable provisions of law.
5. Five members of the Board constitute a quorum for the purposes of transacting the business of the Board, including, without limitation, issuing, renewing, suspending, revoking or reinstating a license issued pursuant to this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 1122; A 2023, 2110)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640C - Massage Therapy › NRS 640C.190 - Attorneys for Board.

Subject to the provisions of NRS 622A.200 and 622A.210:
1. The Attorney General and his or her deputies are hereby designated as the attorneys for the Board.
2. The provisions of this section do not prevent the Board from employing or retaining other attorneys as it may deem necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 1123; A 2017, 2850)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640C - Massage Therapy › NRS 640C.200 - Employment of Executive Director.

1. The Board shall employ a person as the Executive Director of the Board.
2. The Executive Director serves as the chief administrative officer of the Board at a level of compensation set by the Board.
3. The Executive Director is an at-will employee who serves at the pleasure of the Board.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 1123)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640C - Massage Therapy › NRS 640C.210 - Employment of other personnel.

1. The Board may employ or contract with inspectors, investigators, advisers, examiners and clerks and any other persons required to carry out its duties and secure the services of attorneys and other professional consultants as it may deem necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
2. Each employee of the Board is an at-will employee who serves at the pleasure of the Board. The Board may discharge an employee of the Board for any reason that does not violate public policy, including, without limitation, making a false representation to the Board.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 1123)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640C - Massage Therapy › NRS 640C.220 - Immunity.

The Board and any of its members and its staff and employees, including, without limitation, inspectors, investigators, advisers, examiners, clerks, counsel, experts, committees, panels, hearing officers and consultants, are immune from civil liability for any act performed in good faith and without malicious intent in the execution of any duties pursuant to this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 1123)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640C - Massage Therapy › NRS 640C.240 - Payment of expenses; acceptance of gifts, grants, donations and contributions; deposit of money; delegation of authority to take disciplinary action; deposit of fines; claims for attorney’s fees and costs of investigation.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, all reasonable expenses incurred by the Board in carrying out the provisions of this chapter must be paid from the money that it receives. No part of any expenses of the Board may be paid from the State General Fund.
2. The Board may accept gifts, grants, donations and contributions from any source to assist in carrying out the provisions of this chapter.
3. All money received by the Board must be deposited in a bank or other financial institution in this State and paid out upon the Board’s order for its expenses.
4. The Board may delegate to a hearing officer or panel its authority to take any disciplinary action pursuant to this chapter, impose and collect fines and penalties therefor, and deposit the money therefrom in a bank or other financial institution in this State.
5. If a hearing officer or panel is not authorized to take disciplinary action pursuant to subsection 4 and the Board deposits the money collected from the imposition of fines with the State Treasurer for credit to the State General Fund, it may present a claim to the State Board of Examiners for recommendation to the Interim Finance Committee if money is required to pay attorney’s fees or the costs of an investigation, or both.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 1124)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640C - Massage Therapy › NRS 640C.300 - Duties.

The Board shall:
1. Adopt a seal of which each court in this State shall take judicial notice;
2. Prepare and maintain a record of its proceedings and transactions;
3. Review and evaluate applications for the licensing of massage therapists, reflexologists or structural integration practitioners;
4. Determine the qualifications and fitness of applicants;
5. Issue, renew, reinstate, revoke, suspend and deny licenses, as appropriate;
6. Enforce the provisions of this chapter and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto;
7. Investigate any complaints filed with the Board;
8. Impose any penalties it determines are required to administer the provisions of this chapter; and
9. Transact any other business required to carry out its duties.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 1122; A 2017, 1455)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640C - Massage Therapy › NRS 640C.310 - Preparation, maintenance and disclosure of certain information regarding applicants and licensees; fee.

1. The Board shall prepare and maintain a separate list of:
(a) Persons issued a license;
(b) Applicants for a license; and
(c) Persons whose licenses have been revoked or suspended by the Board.
2. The Board shall, upon request, disclose the information included in each list and may charge a fee for a copy of the list. The fee may not exceed the actual cost incurred by the Board to make a copy of the list.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 1122)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640C - Massage Therapy › NRS 640C.320 - Regulations.

The Board shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this chapter. The regulations must include, without limitation, provisions that:
1. Establish the requirements for continuing education for the renewal of a license;
2. Establish the requirements for the approval of a course of continuing education, including, without limitation, a course on a specialty technique of massage therapy, reflexology or structural integration;
3. Establish the requirements for the approval of an instructor of a course of continuing education;
4. Establish requirements relating to sanitation, hygiene and safety relating to the practice of massage therapy, reflexology or structural integration;
5. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 622.090, prescribe the requirements for any practical or written examination for a license that the Board may require, including, without limitation, the passing grade for such an examination;
6. Establish the period within which the Board or its designee must report the results of the investigation of an applicant;
7. Prescribe the form of a written administrative citation issued pursuant to NRS 640C.755;
8. Establish the standards for the licensure of massage therapists, reflexologists and structural integration practitioners under this chapter; and
9. Prescribe the standards and curriculum for schools of massage therapy, reflexology and structural integration in this State.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 1123; A 2007, 2954; 2009, 2576; 2017, 1455)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640C - Massage Therapy › NRS 640C.330 - Board required to adopt regulations for certification and operation of massage, reflexology and structural integration establishment; regulation of such establishment by local government.

1. The Board shall adopt regulations that prescribe the requirements for the certification and operation of a massage, reflexology and structural integration establishment, including, without limitation, the:
(a) Requirements for a massage, reflexology and structural integration establishment to obtain a certificate;
(b) Standards with which a massage, reflexology and structural integration establishment must comply; and
(c) Establishment of fees pursuant to NRS 640C.520 for the issuance and renewal of a certification of a massage, reflexology and structural integration establishment.
2. The provisions of this section and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto do not prohibit a local government from licensing and regulating a massage, reflexology and structural integration establishment, including, without limitation, in a manner that is more stringent than the regulations adopted by the Board pursuant to this section.
3. Local governments have concurrent jurisdiction with the Board over the licensure and regulation of massage, reflexology and structural integration establishments.
4. If there is a conflict between a provision of the regulations adopted by the Board pursuant to this section and a requirement of a local government, the requirement of a local government prevails to the extent that the requirement provides a more stringent or specific requirement regarding the regulation of a massage, reflexology and structural integration establishment.
5. As used in this section, "massage, reflexology and structural integration establishment" means any premises, mobile unit, building or part of a building where massage therapy, reflexology or structural integration is practiced by a person or persons licensed pursuant to this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 1452)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640C - Massage Therapy › NRS 640C.420 - Licensure of persons who are licensed in other jurisdictions.

1. Notwithstanding the provisions of NRS 640C.580, and except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, the Board may issue a license to an applicant who holds a current license to practice massage therapy, reflexology or structural integration issued by another state, territory or possession of the United States or the District of Columbia.
2. An applicant for a license issued by the Board pursuant to subsection 1 must submit to the Board:
(a) A completed application on a form prescribed by the Board;
(b) The fees prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 640C.520;
(c) A notarized statement signed by the applicant that states:
(1) Whether any disciplinary proceedings relating to his or her license to practice massage therapy, reflexology or structural integration have at any time been instituted against the applicant; and
(2) Whether the applicant has been arrested or convicted, within the immediately preceding 10 years, for any crime involving violence, prostitution or any other sexual offense; and
(d) A certified statement issued by the licensing authority in each state, territory or possession of the United States or the District of Columbia in which the applicant is or has been licensed to practice massage therapy, reflexology or structural integration during the immediately preceding 10 years verifying that:
(1) The applicant has not been involved in any disciplinary action relating to his or her license to practice massage therapy, reflexology or structural integration; and
(2) Disciplinary proceedings relating to his or her license to practice massage therapy, reflexology or structural integration are not pending.
3. The Board shall not issue a license pursuant to this section unless the state, territory or possession of the United States or the District of Columbia in which the applicant is licensed had requirements at the time the license was issued that the Board determines are substantially equivalent to the requirements for a license to practice massage therapy, reflexology or structural integration set forth in this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 1128; A 2017, 1458)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640C - Massage Therapy › NRS 640C.450 - Display of license; replacement licenses.

1. Each licensee shall display his or her original license in a conspicuous manner at each location where the licensee practices massage therapy, reflexology or structural integration. If a licensee practices massage therapy, reflexology or structural integration in more than one place, the licensee must carry the original license with him or her and display it wherever he or she is actually working.
2. A licensee shall obtain a replacement of the original license from the Board if the licensee’s:
(a) Original license is destroyed, misplaced or mutilated; or
(b) Name or address as printed on the original license has changed.
3. To obtain a replacement license, the licensee must:
(a) File an affidavit with the Board, on the form prescribed by the Board, which states that the licensee’s original license was destroyed, misplaced or mutilated or that his or her name or address as printed on the original license has changed; and
(b) Pay the fee prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 640C.520.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 1129; A 2009, 2578; 2017, 1460)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640C - Massage Therapy › NRS 640C.500 - Expiration, renewal and restoration of licenses.

1. Each license is valid for 2 years after the first day of the first calendar month immediately following the date of issuance and may be renewed if, before the license expires, the holder of the license submits to the Board:
(a) A completed application for renewal on a form prescribed by the Board;
(b) Proof of completion of the requirements for continuing education prescribed by the Board pursuant to the regulations adopted by the Board under NRS 640C.320; and
(c) The fee for renewal of the license prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 640C.520.
2. A license that expires pursuant to this section may be restored if, within 2 years after the expiration of the license, the applicant:
(a) Complies with the provisions of subsection 1; and
(b) Submits to the Board the fees prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 640C.520:
(1) For the restoration of an expired license; and
(2) For each year that the license was expired, for the renewal of a license.
3. The Board shall send a notice of renewal to each holder of a license not later than 60 days before the license expires. The notice must include a statement setting forth the provisions of this section and the amount of the fee for renewal of the license.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 1129; A 2015, 2186; 2017, 1461)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640C - Massage Therapy › NRS 640C.510 - Inactive status.

1. Upon written request to the Board, a holder of a license in good standing may cause his or her name and license to be transferred to an inactive list. The holder of the license may not practice massage therapy, reflexology or structural integration during the time the license is inactive, and no renewal fee accrues.
2. If an inactive holder of a license desires to resume the practice of massage therapy, reflexology or structural integration within 2 years after the license was made inactive, the Board shall renew the license upon:
(a) Demonstration, if deemed necessary by the Board, that the holder of the license is then qualified and competent to practice;
(b) Completion and submission of an application; and
(c) Payment of the current fee for renewal of the license.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 1130; A 2015, 2186; 2017, 1461)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640C - Massage Therapy › NRS 640C.520 - Fees and charges.

1. The Board shall establish a schedule of fees and charges. The fees for the following items must not exceed the following amounts:
An examination established by the Board pursuant to this chapter............. $600
An application for a license.................................................................................. 300
An application for a license without an examination....................................... 300
A background check of an applicant................................................................... 600
The issuance of a license....................................................................................... 400
The renewal of a license........................................................................................ 350
The restoration of an expired license.................................................................. 500
The reinstatement of a suspended or revoked license...................................... 500
The issuance of a replacement license.................................................................. 75
The restoration of an inactive license................................................................. 300
The issuance of a certification of a massage, reflexology and structural integration establishment as defined in NRS 640C.330.............................................................................................................. 50
The renewal of a certification of a massage, reflexology and structural integration establishment as defined in NRS 640C.330.............................................................................................................. 50
2. If an applicant submits an application for a license by endorsement pursuant to NRS 640C.426, the Board shall collect not more than one-half of the fee specified in subsection 1 for the initial issuance of the license.
3. Subject to the limits provided by subsection 1, the Board:
(a) May adopt regulations that establish different fees for different types of licenses; and
(b) In establishing the different fees for different types of licenses, shall consider the income and opportunities for employment available to the holders of the different types of licenses.
4. The total fees collected by the Board pursuant to this section must not exceed the amount of money necessary for the operation of the Board and for the maintenance of an adequate reserve.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 1129; A 2009, 2578; 2015, 3906; 2017, 1462)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640C - Massage Therapy › NRS 640C.590 - Temporary license to practice massage therapy.

1. The Board may issue a temporary license to practice massage therapy.
2. An applicant for a temporary license issued pursuant to this section must:
(a) Be at least 18 years of age; and
(b) Submit to the Board:
(1) A completed application on a form prescribed by the Board;
(2) The fees prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 640C.520;
(3) Proof that the applicant has successfully completed a program of massage therapy recognized by the Board pursuant to NRS 640C.580;
(4) Proof that the applicant:
(I) Has taken the examination required pursuant to NRS 640C.580; or
(II) Is scheduled to take such an examination within 90 days after the date of application;
(5) An affidavit indicating that the applicant has not committed any of the offenses for which the Board may refuse to issue a license pursuant to NRS 640C.700;
(6) A certified statement issued by the licensing authority in each state, territory or possession of the United States or the District of Columbia in which the applicant is or has been licensed to practice massage therapy verifying that:
(I) The applicant has not been involved in any disciplinary action relating to his or her license to practice massage therapy; and
(II) Disciplinary proceedings relating to his or her license to practice massage therapy are not pending; and
(7) A complete set of fingerprints and written permission authorizing the Board to forward the fingerprints to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for its report.
3. A temporary license issued pursuant to this section expires 90 days after the date the Board issues the temporary license. The Board shall not renew the temporary license.
4. A person who holds a temporary license:
(a) May practice massage therapy only under the supervision of a fully licensed massage therapist and only in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and the regulations of the Board;
(b) Must comply with any other conditions, limitations and requirements imposed on the temporary license by the Board;
(c) Is subject to the regulatory and disciplinary authority of the Board to the same extent as a fully licensed massage therapist; and
(d) Remains subject to the regulatory and disciplinary authority of the Board after the expiration of the temporary license for all acts relating to the practice of massage therapy which occurred during the period of temporary licensure.
5. As used in this section, "fully licensed massage therapist" means a person who holds a license to practice massage therapy issued pursuant to NRS 640C.420 or 640C.580.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 1126; A 2017, 1457)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640C - Massage Therapy › NRS 640C.610 - Temporary license to practice reflexology.

1. The Board may issue a temporary license to practice reflexology.
2. An applicant for a temporary license issued pursuant to this section must:
(a) Be at least 18 years of age; and
(b) Submit to the Board:
(1) A completed application on a form prescribed by the Board;
(2) The fees prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 640C.520;
(3) Proof that the applicant has successfully completed a program of reflexology recognized by the Board pursuant to NRS 640C.600;
(4) Proof that the applicant:
(I) Has taken the examination required pursuant to NRS 640C.600; or
(II) Is scheduled to take such an examination within 90 days after the date of application;
(5) An affidavit indicating that the applicant has not committed any of the offenses for which the Board may refuse to issue a license pursuant to NRS 640C.700;
(6) A certified statement issued by the licensing authority in each state, territory or possession of the United States or the District of Columbia in which the applicant is or has been licensed to practice reflexology verifying that:
(I) The applicant has not been involved in any disciplinary action relating to his or her license to practice reflexology; and
(II) Disciplinary proceedings relating to his or her license to practice reflexology are not pending; and
(7) A complete set of fingerprints and written permission authorizing the Board to forward the fingerprints to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for its report.
3. A temporary license issued pursuant to this section expires 90 days after the date the Board issues the temporary license. The Board shall not renew the temporary license.
4. A person who holds a temporary license:
(a) May practice reflexology only under the supervision of a fully licensed reflexologist and only in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and the regulations of the Board;
(b) Must comply with any other conditions, limitations and requirements imposed on the temporary license by the Board;
(c) Is subject to the regulatory and disciplinary authority of the Board to the same extent as a fully licensed reflexologist; and
(d) Remains subject to the regulatory and disciplinary authority of the Board after the expiration of the temporary license for all acts relating to the practice of reflexology which occurred during the period of temporary licensure.
5. As used in this section, "fully licensed reflexologist" means a person who holds a license to practice reflexology issued pursuant to NRS 640C.420 or 640C.600.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 1449)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640C - Massage Therapy › NRS 640C.630 - Temporary license to practice structural integration.

1. The Board may issue a temporary license to practice structural integration.
2. An applicant for a temporary license issued pursuant to this section must:
(a) Be at least 18 years of age; and
(b) Submit to the Board:
(1) A completed application on a form prescribed by the Board;
(2) The fees prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 640C.520;
(3) Proof that the applicant has successfully completed a program of structural integration recognized by the Board pursuant to NRS 640C.620;
(4) Proof that the applicant:
(I) Has taken the examination required pursuant to NRS 640C.620; or
(II) Is scheduled to take such an examination within 90 days after the date of application;
(5) An affidavit indicating that the applicant has not committed any of the offenses for which the Board may refuse to issue a license pursuant to NRS 640C.700;
(6) A certified statement issued by the licensing authority in each state, territory or possession of the United States or the District of Columbia in which the applicant is or has been licensed to practice structural integration verifying that:
(I) The applicant has not been involved in any disciplinary action relating to his or her license to practice structural integration; and
(II) Disciplinary proceedings relating to his or her license to practice structural integration are not pending; and
(7) A complete set of fingerprints and written permission authorizing the Board to forward the fingerprints to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for its report.
3. A temporary license issued pursuant to this section expires 90 days after the date the Board issues the temporary license. The Board shall not renew the temporary license.
4. A person who holds a temporary license:
(a) May practice structural integration only under the supervision of a fully licensed structural integration practitioner and only in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and the regulations of the Board;
(b) Must comply with any other conditions, limitations and requirements imposed on the temporary license by the Board;
(c) Is subject to the regulatory and disciplinary authority of the Board to the same extent as a fully licensed structural integration practitioner; and
(d) Remains subject to the regulatory and disciplinary authority of the Board after the expiration of the temporary license for all acts relating to the practice of structural integration which occurred during the period of temporary licensure.
5. As used in this section, "fully licensed structural integration practitioner" means a person who holds a license to practice structural integration issued pursuant to NRS 640C.420 or 640C.620.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 1451)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640C - Massage Therapy › NRS 640C.695 - Jurisdiction of Board over licensee unaffected by expiration or voluntary surrender of license.

The expiration of a license by operation of law or by order or decision of the Board or a court, or the voluntary surrender of a license by a licensee, does not deprive the Board of jurisdiction to proceed with any investigation of, or action or disciplinary proceeding against, the licensee or to render a decision suspending or revoking the license.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 2574)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640C - Massage Therapy › NRS 640C.710 - Authorized disciplinary or other action; orders imposing discipline deemed public records; private reprimands prohibited.

1. If, after notice and a hearing as required by law, the Board finds one or more grounds for taking disciplinary action, the Board may:
(a) Place the applicant or holder of the license on probation for a specified period or until further order of the Board;
(b) Administer to the applicant or holder of the license a public reprimand;
(c) Refuse to issue, renew, reinstate or restore the license;
(d) Suspend or revoke the license;
(e) Except as otherwise provided in NRS 640C.712, impose an administrative fine of not more than $5,000 for each violation;
(f) Require the applicant or holder of the license to pay the costs incurred by the Board to conduct the investigation and hearing; or
(g) Impose any combination of actions set forth in paragraphs (a) to (f), inclusive.
2. The order of the Board may contain such other terms, provisions or conditions as the Board deems appropriate.
3. The order of the Board and the findings of fact and conclusions of law supporting that order are public records.
4. The Board shall not issue a private reprimand.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 1131; A 2009, 2580)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640C - Massage Therapy › NRS 640C.712 - Administrative fines for certain unlawful acts; regulations.

1. In addition to any other actions authorized by NRS 640C.710, if, after notice and a hearing as required by law, the Board determines that a licensee has engaged in or solicited sexual activity during the course of practicing massage, reflexology or structural integration on a person, as set forth in subsection 4 of NRS 640C.700, or has been convicted of prostitution or any other sexual offense that occurred during the course of practicing massage, reflexology or structural integration on a person, the Board may:
(a) For a first violation, impose an administrative fine of not less than $100 and not more than $1,000;
(b) For a second violation, impose an administrative fine of not less than $250 and not more than $5,000; and
(c) For a third violation and for each additional violation, impose an administrative fine of not less than $500 and not more than $10,000.
2. The Board shall, by regulation, establish standards for use by the Board in determining the amount of an administrative fine imposed pursuant to this section. The standards must include, without limitation, provisions requiring the Board to consider:
(a) The gravity of the violation;
(b) The good faith of the licensee; and
(c) Any history of previous violations of the provisions of this chapter committed by the licensee.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 2574; A 2017, 1464)