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2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640E - Dietitians › NRS 640E.260 - Authorized services; prohibition against providing person with medical diagnosis.

1. A licensed dietitian shall provide nutrition services to assist a person in achieving and maintaining proper nourishment and care of his or her body, including, without limitation:
(a) Assessing the nutritional needs of a person and determining resources for and constraints in meeting those needs by obtaining, verifying and interpreting data;
(b) Determining the metabolism of a person and identifying the food, nutrients and supplements necessary for growth, development, maintenance or attainment of proper nourishment of the person;
(c) Considering the cultural background and socioeconomic needs of a person in achieving or maintaining proper nourishment;
(d) Identifying and labeling nutritional problems of a person;
(e) Recommending the appropriate method of obtaining proper nourishment, including, without limitation, orally, intravenously or through a feeding tube;
(f) Providing counseling, advice and assistance concerning health and disease with respect to the nutritional intake of a person;
(g) Establishing priorities, goals and objectives that meet the nutritional needs of a person and are consistent with the resources of the person, including, without limitation, providing instruction on meal preparation;
(h) Treating nutritional problems of a person and identifying patient outcomes to determine the progress made by the person;
(i) Planning activities to change the behavior, risk factors, environmental conditions or other aspects of the health and nutrition of a person, a group of persons or the community at large;
(j) Developing, implementing and managing systems to provide care related to nutrition;
(k) Evaluating and maintaining appropriate standards of quality in the services provided;
(l) Accepting and transmitting verbal and electronic orders required to meet the nutritional needs of a patient from a physician;
(m) Ordering a special diet or nutritional supplement, including, without limitation, medical nutrition therapy, to address the nutritional needs of a patient; and
(n) Ordering medical laboratory tests relating to the therapeutic treatment concerning the nutritional needs of a patient when authorized to do so by a written protocol prepared or approved by a physician.
2. A licensed dietitian may use medical nutrition therapy to manage, treat or rehabilitate a disease, illness, injury or medical condition of a patient, including, without limitation:
(a) Interpreting data and making recommendations or issuing orders concerning the nutritional needs of the patient through methods such as diet, feeding tube, intravenous solutions or specialized oral feedings;
(b) Determining the interaction between food and drugs prescribed to the patient; and
(c) Developing and managing operations to provide food, care and treatment programs that monitor or alter the food and nutrient levels of the patient.
3. A licensed dietitian shall not provide medical diagnosis of the health of a person.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1504; A 2013, 2079; 2019, 1117)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640E - Dietitians › NRS 640E.270 - Grounds for denial of, refusal to renew, revocation of or suspension of license or other disciplinary action; collection of costs.

1. The Board may deny, refuse to renew, revoke or suspend any license applied for or issued pursuant to this chapter, or take such other disciplinary action against a licensee as authorized by regulations adopted by the Board, upon determining that the licensee:
(a) Is guilty of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license pursuant to this chapter.
(b) Is guilty of any offense:
(1) Involving moral turpitude; or
(2) Relating to the qualifications, functions or duties of a licensee.
(c) Uses any controlled substance, dangerous drug as defined in chapter 454 of NRS, or intoxicating liquor to an extent or in a manner which is dangerous or injurious to any other person or which impairs his or her ability to conduct the practice authorized by the license.
(d) Is guilty of unprofessional conduct, which includes, without limitation:
(1) Impersonating another licensed dietitian.
(2) Permitting or allowing another person to use his or her license to engage in the practice of dietetics.
(3) Repeated malpractice, which may be evidenced by claims of malpractice settled against the licensee.
(4) Physical, verbal or psychological abuse of a patient.
(5) Conviction for the use or unlawful possession of a controlled substance or dangerous drug as defined in chapter 454 of NRS.
(e) Has willfully or repeatedly violated any provision of this chapter.
(f) Is guilty of aiding or abetting any person in violating any provision of this chapter.
(g) Has been disciplined in another state in connection with the practice of dietetics or has committed an act in another state which would constitute a violation of this chapter.
(h) Has engaged in conduct likely to deceive, defraud or endanger a patient or the general public.
(i) Has willfully failed to comply with a regulation, subpoena or order of the Board.
2. In addition to any criminal or civil penalty that may be imposed pursuant to this chapter, the Board may assess against and collect from a licensee all costs incurred by the Board in connection with any disciplinary action taken against the licensee, including, without limitation, costs for investigators and stenographers, attorney’s fees and other costs of the hearing.
3. For the purposes of this section, a plea or verdict of guilty or guilty but mentally ill or a plea of nolo contendere constitutes a conviction of an offense. The Board may take disciplinary action pending the appeal of a conviction.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1506; A 2021, 335)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640E - Dietitians › NRS 640E.280 - Suspension of license for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of license. [Effective until 2 years after the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.]

1. If the Board receives a copy of a court order issued pursuant to NRS 425.540 that provides for the suspension of all professional, occupational and recreational licenses, certificates and permits issued to a person who is the holder of a license issued pursuant to this chapter, the Board shall deem the license issued to that person to be suspended at the end of the 30th day after the date on which the court order was issued unless the Board receives a letter issued to the holder of the license by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 stating that the holder of the license has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560.
2. The Board shall reinstate a license issued pursuant to this chapter that has been suspended by a district court pursuant to NRS 425.540 if:
(a) The Board receives a letter issued by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 to the person whose license was suspended stating that the person whose license was suspended has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560; and
(b) The person whose license was suspended pays the appropriate fee required pursuant to this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1507)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640E - Dietitians › NRS 640E.290 - Administrative complaint: Filing; notice; investigation; hearing.

1. If any member of the Board or a Dietitian Advisory Group established pursuant to NRS 640E.130 becomes aware of any ground for initiating disciplinary action against a licensee, the member shall file an administrative complaint with the Board.
2. As soon as practical after receiving an administrative complaint, the Board shall:
(a) Notify the licensee in writing of the charges against him or her, accompanying the notice with a copy of the administrative complaint; and
(b) Forward a copy of the complaint to the Commission on Dietetic Registration, or its successor organization, for investigation of the complaint and request a written report of the findings of the investigation or, to the extent money is available to do so, conduct an investigation of the complaint to determine whether the allegations in the complaint merit the initiation of disciplinary proceedings against the licensee.
3. Written notice to the licensee may be served by delivering it personally to the licensee, or by mailing it by registered or certified mail to the last known residential address of the licensee.
4. If the licensee, after receiving a copy of the administrative complaint pursuant to subsection 1, submits a written request, the Board shall furnish the licensee with a copy of each communication, report and affidavit in the possession of the Board which relates to the matter in question.
5. If, after an investigation conducted by the Board or receiving the findings from an investigation of the complaint from the Commission on Dietetic Registration, or its successor organization, the Board determines that the administrative complaint is valid, the Board shall hold a hearing on the charges at such time and place as the Board prescribes. If the Board receives a report pursuant to subsection 5 of NRS 228.420, the hearing must be held within 30 days after receiving the report. If requested by the licensee, the hearing must be held within the county in which the licensee resides.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1507; A 2021, 336)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640E - Dietitians › NRS 640E.300 - Delegation of authority to conduct hearings by Board.

The Board may delegate its authority to conduct hearings pursuant to NRS 640E.290 concerning the discipline of a licensee to a hearing officer. The hearing officer has the powers of the Board in connection with such hearings, and shall report to the Board his or her findings of fact and conclusions of law within 30 days after the final hearing on the matter. The Board may take action based upon the report of the hearing officer, refer the matter to the hearing officer for further hearings or conduct its own hearings on the matter.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1508)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640E - Dietitians › NRS 640E.310 - Subpoenas; oaths.

The Board may:
1. Issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers and documents; and
2. Administer oaths when taking testimony in any matter relating to the duties of the Board.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1508)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640E - Dietitians › NRS 640E.320 - Enforcement of subpoenas by district court.

1. The district court in and for the county in which any hearing is held by the Board may compel the attendance of witnesses, the giving of testimony and the production of books, papers and documents as required by any subpoena issued by the Board.
2. In case of the refusal of any witness to attend or testify or produce any books, papers or documents required by a subpoena, the Board may report to the district court in and for the county in which the hearing is pending, by petition setting forth:
(a) That due notice has been given of the time and place of attendance of the witness or the production of books, papers or documents;
(b) That the witness has been subpoenaed in the manner prescribed by this chapter; and
(c) That the witness has failed and refused to attend or produce the books, papers or documents required by the subpoena before the Board in the cause or proceeding named in the subpoena, or has refused to answer questions propounded to him or her in the course of the hearing,
and ask an order of the court compelling the witness to attend and testify or produce the books, papers or documents before the Board.
3. The court, upon petition of the Board, shall enter an order directing the witness to appear before the court at a time and place to be fixed by the court in the order, the time to be not more than 10 days after the date of the order, to show cause why the witness has not attended or testified or produced the books, papers or documents before the Board. A certified copy of the order must be served upon the witness.
4. If it appears to the court that the subpoena was regularly issued by the Board, the court shall enter an order that the witness appear before the Board at the time and place fixed in the order and testify or produce the required books, papers or documents. Upon failure to obey the order, the witness must be dealt with as for contempt of court.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1508)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640E - Dietitians › NRS 640E.330 - Administrative complaint: Time for rendering decision; notice of decision required; effective date of decision.

1. The Board shall render a decision on any administrative complaint within 60 days after the final hearing thereon. For the purposes of this subsection, the final hearing on a matter delegated to a hearing officer pursuant to NRS 640E.300 is the final hearing conducted by the hearing officer unless the Board conducts a hearing with regard to the administrative complaint.
2. The Board shall notify the licensee of its decision in writing by certified mail, return receipt requested. The decision of the Board becomes effective on the date the licensee receives the notice or on the date the Board receives a notice from the United States Postal Service stating that the licensee refused to accept delivery or could not be located.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1509)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640E - Dietitians › NRS 640E.340 - Certain records relating to investigation deemed confidential; certain records relating to disciplinary action deemed public records; communication and cooperation with other agencies.

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 239.0115, any records or information obtained during the course of an investigation by the Board and any record of the investigation are confidential.
2. Any complaint or other document filed by the Board to initiate disciplinary action and all documents and information considered by the Board when determining whether to impose disciplinary action are public records.
3. This section does not prevent or prohibit the Board from communicating or cooperating with another licensing board or any agency that is investigating a licensee, including a law enforcement agency.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1509)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640E - Dietitians › NRS 640E.350 - Injunctive relief.

If the Board, based on evidence satisfactory to it, believes that any person has violated or is about to violate any provision of this chapter, the terms of any license, or any order, decision, demand or requirement, or any part thereof, the Board may bring an action, in the name of the Board, in the district court in and for the county in which the person resides, against the person to enjoin the person from continuing the violation or engaging in any act that constitutes such a violation. The court may enter an order or judgment granting such injunctive relief as it determines proper, but no such injunctive relief may be granted without at least 5 days’ notice to the opposite party.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1509)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640E - Dietitians › NRS 640E.360 - Prohibited acts.

If a person is not licensed to engage in the practice of dietetics pursuant to this chapter, or if a person’s license to engage in the practice of dietetics has been suspended or revoked by the Board, the person shall not:
1. Engage in the practice of dietetics;
2. Use in connection with his or her name the words or letters "L.D.," "licensed dietitian" or any other letters, words or insignia indicating or implying that he or she is licensed to engage in the practice of dietetics, or in any other way, orally, or in writing or print, or by sign, directly or by implication, use the word "dietetics" or represent himself or herself as licensed or qualified to engage in the practice of dietetics in this State; or
3. List or cause to have listed in any directory, including, without limitation, a telephone directory, his or her name or the name of his or her company under the heading "Dietitian" or any other term that indicates or implies that he or she is licensed or qualified to engage in the practice of dietetics in this State.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1510)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640E - Dietitians › NRS 640E.370 - Penalties.

1. A person who violates any provision of this chapter or any regulation adopted pursuant thereto is guilty of a misdemeanor.
2. In addition to any criminal penalty that may be imposed pursuant to subsection 1, the Board may, after notice and hearing, impose a civil penalty of not more than $100 for each such violation. For the purposes of this subsection, each day on which a violation occurs constitutes a separate offense, except that the aggregate civil penalty that may be imposed against a person pursuant to this subsection may not exceed $10,000.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1510)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641 - Psychologists › NRS 641.010 - Legislative declaration.

The practice of psychology is hereby declared to be a learned profession, affecting public safety, health and welfare and subject to regulation to protect the public from the practice of psychology by unqualified persons and from unprofessional conduct by persons licensed to practice psychology.
(Added to NRS by 1963, 187; A 1989, 1539)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641 - Psychologists › NRS 641.020 - Definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 641.021 to 641.027, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
(Added to NRS by 1963, 187; A 1973, 787; 1985, 535, 1911; 1989, 1540; 1995, 2492; 2009, 1481, 2988; 2011, 2615; 2017, 2515, 4245)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641 - Psychologists › NRS 641.023 - "Gross malpractice" defined.

"Gross malpractice" means malpractice where the failure to exercise the requisite degree of care, diligence or skill consists of:
1. Practicing psychology or psychotherapy with a patient while the psychologist is under the influence of an alcoholic beverage as defined in NRS 202.015 or any controlled substance;
2. Gross negligence;
3. Willful disregard of established methods and procedures in the practice of psychology; or
4. Willful and consistent use of methods and procedures considered by psychologists in the community to be inappropriate or unnecessary in the cases where used.
(Added to NRS by 1985, 1905; A 1987, 483, 1570, 1576)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641 - Psychologists › NRS 641.025 - "Practice of psychology" defined.

"Practice of psychology" means the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation or modification of human behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods or procedures to prevent or eliminate problematic, unhealthy or undesired behavior and to enhance personal relationships and behavioral and mental health. The term includes, without limitation, such specialized areas of competence as:
1. Psychological testing and the evaluation of personal characteristics, including, without limitation, intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes and neuropsychological functioning;
2. Counseling;
3. Psychoanalysis;
4. Psychotherapy;
5. Hypnosis;
6. Biofeedback;
7. Analysis and therapy relating to behavior;
8. Diagnosis and treatment of mental or emotional disorders and alcohol and other substance use disorders, including, without limitation, disorders of habit or conduct;
9. Psychological aspects of physical injury, illness, accident or disability; and
10. Evaluation, therapy, remediation and consultation relating to the academic performance of the patient.
(Added to NRS by 1985, 1906; A 1995, 2493; 1999, 204)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641 - Psychologists › NRS 641.026 - "Professional incompetence" defined.

"Professional incompetence" means lack of ability to practice psychology safely and skillfully arising from:
1. Lack of knowledge or training;
2. Impaired physical or mental ability; or
3. Dependence upon an alcoholic beverage as defined in NRS 202.015 or any controlled substance.
(Added to NRS by 1985, 1906; A 1987, 483, 1570, 1577)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641 - Psychologists › NRS 641.027 - "Psychologist" defined.

"Psychologist" means a person who:
1. Is a graduate of an academic program approved by the Board and is qualified to practice psychology by reason of education, practical training and experience determined by the Board to be satisfactory; and
2. Has received from the Board a license to practice psychology.
(Added to NRS by 1985, 1906; A 1989, 1540)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641 - Psychologists › NRS 641.029 - Applicability of chapter: Generally.

The provisions of this chapter do not apply to:
1. A physician who is licensed to practice in this State;
2. A person who is licensed to practice dentistry in this State;
3. A person who is licensed as a marriage and family therapist or marriage and family therapist intern pursuant to chapter 641A of NRS;
4. A person who is licensed as a clinical professional counselor or clinical professional counselor intern pursuant to chapter 641A of NRS;
5. A person who is licensed to engage in social work pursuant to chapter 641B of NRS;
6. A person who is licensed as an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant pursuant to chapter 640A of NRS;
7. A person who is licensed as a clinical alcohol and drug counselor, licensed or certified as an alcohol and drug counselor or certified as an alcohol and drug counselor intern, a clinical alcohol and drug counselor intern, a problem gambling counselor or a problem gambling counselor intern, pursuant to chapter 641C of NRS;
8. A person who provides or supervises the provision of peer recovery support services in accordance with the provisions of NRS 433.622 to 433.641, inclusive;
9. A person who is licensed as a behavior analyst or an assistant behavior analyst or registered as a registered behavior technician pursuant to chapter 641D of NRS, while engaged in the practice of applied behavior analysis as defined in NRS 641D.080; or
10. Any member of the clergy,
if such a person does not commit an act described in NRS 641.440 or represent himself or herself as a psychologist.
(Added to NRS by 1985, 1906; A 1987, 1122, 2123, 2134; 1989, 1540; 1991, 991; 1993, 1890; 1995, 2493; 1999, 1887, 3060; 2003, 1416; 2007, 3051; 2017, 4245; 2019, 2556; 2021, 807, 2833; 2023, 438)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641 - Psychologists › NRS 641.0295 - Applicability of chapter: Practice by nonresident psychologist as consultant.

A psychologist, not a resident of Nevada and not licensed in Nevada, who is certified or licensed in another state whose requirements for certification or licensure are equivalent to the requirements of this chapter is not subject to the provisions of this chapter if the psychologist does not practice psychology in the State of Nevada for over 30 days in any 1 calendar year, and if the psychologist is invited as a consultant by a psychologist licensed in Nevada.
(Added to NRS by 1963, 190; A 1989, 1548)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641 - Psychologists › NRS 641.030 - Creation; number and appointment of members.

The Board of Psychological Examiners, consisting of seven members appointed by the Governor, is hereby created.
(Added to NRS by 1963, 188; A 1977, 1258; 2009, 1481; 2017, 4246; 2019, 990)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641 - Psychologists › NRS 641.040 - Qualifications of members; conflict of interest.

1. The Governor shall appoint to the Board:
(a) Four members who are licensed psychologists in the State of Nevada with at least 5 years of experience in the practice of psychology after being licensed.
(b) One member who is a licensed psychologist in the State of Nevada with at least 5 years of experience in the practice of psychology after being licensed and who is a core faculty member at a doctorate-level program or internship location that is accredited by the American Psychological Association for at least 3 years before the time of appointment. If such a licensed psychologist is not available to serve, the Governor shall appoint one member who meets the requirements set forth in paragraph (a).
(c) One member who has resided in this State for at least 5 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.
(d) One member who is a representative of the general public.
2. A person is not eligible for appointment unless he or she is:
(a) A citizen of the United States; and
(b) A resident of the State of Nevada.
3. The member who is a representative of the general public must not be a psychologist, an applicant or a former applicant for licensure as a psychologist, a member of a health profession, the spouse or the parent or child, by blood, marriage or adoption, of a psychologist, or a member of a household that includes a psychologist.
4. Board members must not have any conflicts of interest or the appearance of such conflicts in the performance of their duties as members of the Board.
(Added to NRS by 1963, 188; A 1977, 1258; 1989, 1540; 2003, 1197; 2009, 1481; 2017, 4246; 2019, 990)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641 - Psychologists › NRS 641.045 - Required orientation for new members of Board; policies concerning compensation and performance review of staff.

The Board shall:
1. Require each new member of the Board to complete orientation within 60 days after his or her appointment to the Board. The orientation must include, without limitation, instruction concerning:
(a) The purposes of the Board and the duties of its members;
(b) Applicable laws and regulations, including, without limitation, the provisions of NRS 641.230 to 641.320, inclusive, and the importance of complying with applicable laws and regulations in a timely manner; and
(c) Requirements concerning managing the finances of the Board.
2. Establish policies concerning compensation and reviewing the performance of the staff of the Board.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 2235)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641 - Psychologists › NRS 641.070 - Meetings; quorum.

The Board shall hold a regular meeting at least once a year. The Board shall hold a special meeting upon a call of the President or upon the request of a majority of the members. A majority of the Board constitutes a quorum.
(Added to NRS by 1963, 188; A 1999, 204)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641 - Psychologists › NRS 641.090 - Records: Duties of Secretary-Treasurer; custody and inspection; confidentiality; exceptions.

1. The Secretary-Treasurer shall make and keep on behalf of the Board:
(a) A record of all its meetings and proceedings.
(b) A record of all violations and prosecutions under the provisions of this chapter.
(c) A record of all examinations of applicants.
(d) A register of all licenses and registrations.
(e) A register of all holders of licenses and registrations.
(f) An inventory of the property of the Board and of the State in the Board’s possession.
2. These records must be kept in the office of the Board and, except as otherwise provided in this section, are subject to public inspection during normal working hours upon reasonable notice.
3. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 239.0115, the Board may keep the personnel records of applicants confidential.
4. 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.
5. The charging documents filed with the Board to initiate disciplinary action pursuant to chapter 622A of NRS and all other documents and information considered by the Board when determining whether to impose discipline are public records.
6. 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.
(Added to NRS by 1963, 188; A 1979, 1352; 1989, 1540; 2003, 3457; 2005, 787; 2007, 2144; 2019, 990)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641 - Psychologists › NRS 641.100 - Rules and regulations.

1. The Board shall adopt regulations:
(a) Prescribing uniform standards concerning the locations at which persons obtaining supervised experience that is required for licensure by the Board provide services;
(b) Authorizing the remote supervision, including, without limitation, electronic supervision, of persons obtaining supervised experience that is required for licensure by the Board who are working at remote sites and prescribing standards concerning such remote supervision; and
(c) Prescribing a manner by which the qualifications for the issuance or renewal of a license under the provisions of this chapter will be made available to the public such that those qualifications are clearly defined and easily understood.
2. The Board may make and promulgate any other rules and regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter governing its procedure, the examination and licensure of applicants, the granting, refusal, revocation or suspension of licenses, the registration of persons as psychological assistants, psychological interns or psychological trainees and the practice of psychology.
3. On the date that the Board gives notice pursuant to NRS 233B.060 of its intent to adopt, amend or repeal a regulation, the Board shall submit the regulation to the Commission on Behavioral Health for review. The Commission shall review the regulation and make recommendations to the Board concerning the advisability of adopting, amending or repealing the regulation and any changes that the Commission deems advisable.
(Added to NRS by 1963, 189; A 1989, 1541; 2009, 1482; 2011, 2615; 2015, 668; 2017, 2237, 2515, 4246; 2021, 3484)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641 - Psychologists › NRS 641.110 - General powers; prohibition on participation in preparing, conducting or grading examination.

1. The Board may, under the provisions of this chapter:
(a) Examine and pass upon the qualifications of the applicants for licensure.
(b) License qualified applicants.
(c) Register a person as a psychological assistant, psychological intern or psychological trainee.
(d) Revoke or suspend licenses and registrations.
(e) Collect all fees and make disbursements pursuant to this chapter.
2. The member of the Board who is a representative of the general public shall not participate in preparing, conducting or grading any examination required by the Board.
(Added to NRS by 1963, 189; A 1989, 1541; 2009, 1482; 2015, 668; 2017, 2515)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641 - Psychologists › NRS 641.1105 - Board may enter into agreement with Department of Health and Human Services for certain types of administrative assistance.

The Board may enter into an agreement with the Department of Health and Human Services or a division thereof to provide services to carry out or improve any function of the Board. Such services may include, without limitation:
1. Assistance in processing applications for the issuance or renewal of licenses and registrations;
2. Technical assistance;
3. Facilitating cooperation with other boards and licensing entities in this State or any other jurisdiction;
4. Recommendations to improve and standardize procedures used by the Board; and
5. Assistance in identifying resources for improving the operations of the Board.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 2235; A 2019, 991)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641 - Psychologists › NRS 641.111 - Deposit and expenditure of money.

All money coming into possession of the Board must be kept or deposited by the Secretary-Treasurer in banks, credit unions, savings and loan associations or savings banks in the State of Nevada to be expended for payment of compensation and expenses of board members and for other necessary or proper purposes in the administration of this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 1963, 194; A 1999, 1536)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641 - Psychologists › NRS 641.112 - Duty of psychologist to limit practice to areas of competence; enforcement; regulations.

1. A licensed psychologist shall limit his or her practice of psychology to his or her areas of competence, as documented by education, training and experience.
2. The Board shall ensure, by adopting regulations and enforcing the provisions of this chapter, that licensed psychologists limit their practice of psychology to their areas of competence.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 1539; A 1995, 2494; 2011, 93)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641 - Psychologists › NRS 641.115 - Offices; employees; prohibition on payment of expenses out of State General Fund.

1. The Board may:
(a) Maintain offices in as many localities in the State as it considers necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
(b) Employ attorneys, investigators, consultants, hearings officers and employees necessary to the discharge of its duties.
2. Any expense incurred by the Board may not be paid out of the State General Fund.
(Added to NRS by 1985, 1906)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641 - Psychologists › NRS 641.117 - Forms for licensure.

The Board shall prescribe forms for applying for the issuance or renewal of a license. The forms must:
1. Be available to be completed on the Internet website maintained by the Board;
2. Provide immediate, automatic feedback to the applicant concerning whether the applicant has submitted all required information; and
3. Automatically store the data submitted by the applicant upon completion of the application.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 2236)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641 - Psychologists › NRS 641.125 - Hearings and investigations; taking evidence.

In a manner consistent with the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS, the Board may hold hearings and conduct investigations related to its duties under this chapter and take evidence on any matter under inquiry before it.
(Added to NRS by 1985, 1908; A 2005, 787)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641 - Psychologists › NRS 641.140 - Salary of members; per diem allowance and travel expenses of members and employees; payment of compensation and expenses of members and employees.

1. 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. Compensation and expenses of the members and employees of the Board are payable out of the money derived from fees paid or transmitted to the Board pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, and no part thereof may be paid out of the State Treasury.
(Added to NRS by 1963, 189; A 1975, 305; 1981, 1994; 1985, 1911; 1989, 1702; 2007, 2954)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641 - Psychologists › NRS 641.145 - Annual report to Joint Interim Standing Committee on Health and Human Services and Chairs of regional behavioral health policy boards.

1. On or before February 1 of each year, the Board shall submit to the Joint Interim Standing Committee on Health and Human Services and to the Chair of each regional behavioral health policy board created by NRS 433.429 a report which must include:
(a) The number of complaints received, investigations completed, cases dismissed, cases settled and cases for which hearings were held within the immediately preceding calendar year;
(b) The number of applications for the issuance or renewal of a license or registration received by the Board during the immediately preceding calendar year and the number of those applications for which the Board conducted additional review beyond the standard review regularly conducted by the Board; and
(c) The number of applications for the issuance of a license by endorsement received by the Board pursuant to NRS 641.196 during the immediately preceding calendar year, the number of those applications that were denied and the reasons for denial.
2. The report submitted pursuant to this section to the Chair of each regional behavioral health policy board created by NRS 433.429 may be submitted in a written format.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 2235; A 2019, 991; 2021, 3485)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641 - Psychologists › NRS 641.160 - Application and fee for license.

1. Each person desiring a license must:
(a) Make application to the Board upon a form, and in a manner, prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 641.117. The application must be accompanied by the application fee prescribed by the Board and include all information required to complete the application.
(b) As part of the application and at his or her own expense:
(1) Arrange to have a complete set of fingerprints taken by a law enforcement agency or other authorized entity acceptable to the Board; and
(2) Submit to the Board:
(I) 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 a report on the applicant’s background, and to such other law enforcement agencies as the Board deems necessary for a report on the applicant’s background; or
(II) Written verification, on a form prescribed by the Board, stating that the set of fingerprints of the applicant was taken and directly forwarded electronically or by other means to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History and that the applicant provided written permission authorizing the law enforcement agency or other authorized entity taking the fingerprints to submit the fingerprints to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a report on the applicant’s background, and to such other law enforcement agencies as the Board deems necessary for a report on the applicant’s background.
2. The Board may:
(a) Unless the applicant’s fingerprints are directly forwarded pursuant to sub-subparagraph (II) of subparagraph (2) of paragraph (b) of subsection 1, submit those fingerprints to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and to such other law enforcement agencies as the Board deems necessary; and
(b) Request from each agency to which the Board submits the fingerprints any information regarding the applicant’s background as the Board deems necessary.
3. An application is not considered complete and received for purposes of evaluation pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 641.170 until the Board receives a complete set of fingerprints or verification that the fingerprints have been forwarded electronically or by other means to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History, and written authorization from the applicant pursuant to this section.
(Added to NRS by 1963, 191; A 1989, 1541; 1997, 2153; 2005, 2756, 2807; 2009, 2988; 2017, 2237, 4246)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641 - Psychologists › NRS 641.170 - Qualifications of applicants for licensure; Board required to evaluate application and issue statement of determination; contents of statement.

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 641.196, each application for licensure as a psychologist must be accompanied by evidence satisfactory to the Board that the applicant:
(a) Is at least 21 years of age.
(b) Is of good moral character as determined by the Board.
(c) Has earned a doctorate in psychology from an accredited educational institution approved by the Board, or has other doctorate-level training from an accredited educational institution deemed equivalent by the Board in both subject matter and extent of training.
(d) Has at least 2 years of experience satisfactory to the Board, 1 year of which must be postdoctoral experience in accordance with the requirements established by regulations of the Board.
2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 641.196, within 120 days after receiving an application and the accompanying evidence from an applicant, the Board shall:
(a) Evaluate the application and accompanying evidence and determine whether the applicant is qualified pursuant to this section for licensure; and
(b) Issue a written statement to the applicant of its determination.
3. The written statement issued to the applicant pursuant to subsection 2 must include:
(a) If the Board determines that the qualifications of the applicant are insufficient for licensure, a detailed explanation of the reasons for that determination.
(b) If the applicant for licensure as a psychologist has not earned a doctorate in psychology from an accredited educational institution approved by the Board and the Board determines that the doctorate-level training from an accredited educational institution is not equivalent in subject matter and extent of training, a detailed explanation of the reasons for that determination.
(Added to NRS by 1963, 191; A 1971, 221; 1977, 1567; 1987, 2081; 1989, 1541; 1995, 2494; 2009, 1482; 2011, 2615; 2015, 3029, 3908; 2017, 4247; 2019, 4301; 2021, 3485)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641 - Psychologists › NRS 641.173 - Application for license or registration: Submission of official transcripts by alternate means.

If the Board requires an applicant for a license or registration pursuant to this chapter to submit official transcripts as proof of his or her educational qualifications, the Board must provide an alternate means for the applicant to submit official transcripts if:
1. The college or university from which the applicant graduated has closed or has merged with another institution; and
2. The provision of official transcripts by ordinary means is not available or possible.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 3484)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641 - Psychologists › NRS 641.180 - Examination of applicant for license as psychologist; waiver.

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 641.180, 641.190 and 641.196, each applicant for a license as a psychologist must pass the national examination. In addition to the national examination, the Board may require an examination in whatever applied or theoretical fields it deems appropriate.
2. The Board shall notify each applicant of the results of the national examination and any other examination required pursuant to subsection 1.
3. The Board may waive the requirement of the national examination for a person who:
(a) Is licensed in another state;
(b) Has at least 10 years’ experience; and
(c) Is a diplomate in the American Board of Professional Psychology or a fellow in the American Psychological Association, or who has other equivalent status as determined by the Board.
(Added to NRS by 1963, 191; A 1979, 1352; 1987, 2081; 1989, 1541; 1995, 2494; 1999, 205; 2009, 1483, 2989; 2015, 3031, 3910)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641 - Psychologists › NRS 641.190 - Licensing or limited practice authorization of psychologist licensed or certified in another state.

The Board may:
1. Grant a license as a psychologist without any examination to any person certified or licensed by a board of psychological examiners of another state if the Board determines that the requirements in that state are at least equivalent to the requirements of this chapter.
2. Authorize a psychologist licensed or certified pursuant to the laws of another state to practice psychology for 1 year or less if the psychologist has:
(a) Made application to the Board for licensure;
(b) Met the requirements of education and experience for licensure in this State; and
(c) Not been disciplined in another state in connection with a license to practice psychology or has not committed any act in another state which is a violation of this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 1963, 191; A 1989, 1542; 1995, 2495; 2011, 95)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 641 - Psychologists › NRS 641.196 - Expedited license by endorsement as psychologist: Requirements; procedure for issuance; provisional license pending action on application.

1. The Board may issue a license by endorsement as a psychologist to an applicant who meets the requirements set forth in this section. An applicant may submit to the Board an application for such a license if the applicant holds a corresponding valid and unrestricted license as a psychologist in the District of Columbia or any state or territory of the United States.
2. An applicant for a license by endorsement pursuant to this section must submit to the Board with his or her application:
(a) Proof satisfactory to the Board that the applicant:
(1) Satisfies the requirements of subsection 1;
(2) Has not been disciplined or investigated by the corresponding regulatory authority of the District of Columbia or the state or territory in which the applicant holds a license as a psychologist; and
(3) Has not been held civilly or criminally liable for malpractice in the District of Columbia or any state or territory of the United States;
(b) A complete set of fingerprints and written permission authorizing the Board to forward the fingerprints in the manner provided in NRS 641.160;
(c) An affidavit stating that the information contained in the application and any accompanying material is true and correct;
(d) The fee prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 641.228 for the issuance of an initial license; and
(e) Any other information required by the Board.
3. Not later than 15 business days after receiving an application for a license by endorsement as a psychologist pursuant to this section, the Board shall provide written notice to the applicant of any additional information required by the Board to consider the application. Unless the Board denies the application for good cause, the Board shall approve the application and issue a license by endorsement as a psychologist to the applicant not later than 45 days after receiving all the additional information required by the Board to complete the application.
4. A license by endorsement as a psychologist may be issued at a meeting of the Board or between its meetings by the President of the Board. Such an action shall be deemed to be an action of the Board.
5. At any time before making a final decision on an application for a license by endorsement pursuant to this section, the Board may, for any reason, grant a provisional license authorizing an applicant to practice as a psychologist in accordance with regulations adopted by the Board.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 3906; A 2017, 4249; 2019, 4303; 2021, 3486)