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2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640C - Massage Therapy › NRS 640C.730 - 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, 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 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 licensee pays the fee for reinstatement of the license prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 640C.520.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 1128)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640C - Massage Therapy › NRS 640C.740 - Complaints: Filing; investigation; retention.

1. If any member of the Board or the Executive Director becomes aware of any ground for initiating disciplinary action against a holder of a license, the member or Executive Director shall file a written complaint with the Board.
2. The complaint must specifically:
(a) Set forth the relevant facts; and
(b) Charge one or more grounds for initiating disciplinary action.
3. As soon as practicable after the filing of the complaint, an investigation of the complaint must be conducted to determine whether the allegations in the complaint merit the initiation of disciplinary proceedings against the holder of the license.
4. The Board shall retain all complaints filed with the Board pursuant to this section for at least 10 years, including, without limitation, any complaints not acted upon.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 1131; A 2009, 900)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640C - Massage Therapy › NRS 640C.745 - Records relating to convictions for certain crimes: Requests; confidentiality; use.

1. When conducting an investigation of a massage therapist, reflexologist or structural integration practitioner pursuant to this chapter, the Board or the Executive Director may request from the appropriate governmental agency or court of competent jurisdiction records relating to any conviction of the massage therapist, reflexologist or structural integration practitioner for a crime involving violence, prostitution or any other sexual offense. Such records include, without limitation, a record of criminal history as defined in NRS 179A.070.
2. Upon receiving a request from the Board or the Executive Director pursuant to subsection 1, the governmental agency or court of competent jurisdiction shall provide the requested records to the Board or the Executive Director as soon as reasonably practicable. The governmental agency or court of competent jurisdiction may redact from the records produced pursuant to this subsection any information relating to the agency or court that is deemed confidential by the agency or court. Upon receiving the records from the governmental agency or court, the Board and the Executive Director:
(a) Shall maintain the confidentiality of the records if such confidentiality is required by federal or state law; and
(b) May use the records for the sole and limited purpose of determining whether to take disciplinary action against the massage therapist, reflexologist or structural integration practitioner pursuant to this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 2581; A 2017, 1466)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640C - Massage Therapy › NRS 640C.750 - Investigations and hearings; oaths; examination of witnesses; payment of fees and mileage; issuance and enforcement of subpoenas.

1. The Board may conduct investigations and hold hearings to carry out its duties pursuant to 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 for 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 by the Board from money available for that purpose.
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 the filing of 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 comply with the order is a contempt of the court that issued the order.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 1132)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640C - Massage Therapy › NRS 640C.755 - Administrative citation: Order to take corrective action; administrative fines; penalty.

1. If the Board or its designee, based upon a preponderance of the evidence, has reason to believe that a person has committed an act which constitutes a violation of this chapter or the regulations of the Board, the Board or its designee, as appropriate, may issue or authorize the issuance of a written administrative citation to the person. A citation issued pursuant to this section may include, without limitation:
(a) An order to take action to correct a condition resulting from an act that constitutes a violation of this chapter or the regulations of the Board, at the person’s cost;
(b) An order to pay an administrative fine for each violation; and
(c) An order to reimburse the Board for the amount of the expenses incurred to investigate each violation, not to exceed $150.
2. If the citation includes an order to take action to correct a condition resulting from an act that constitutes a violation of this chapter or the regulations of the Board, the citation must:
(a) State the time permitted for compliance, which must not be less than 15 business days after the date on which the citation is received by the person; and
(b) Describe, in specific detail, the action required to be taken.
3. If the citation is issued to a licensee and includes an order to pay an administrative fine for one or more violations, the amount of the administrative fine must not exceed the maximum amount authorized by NRS 640C.710 or 640C.712, as appropriate for each violation.
4. If the citation is issued to an unlicensed person and includes an order to pay an administrative fine for one or more violations, the amount of the administrative fine:
(a) For a first violation, must not be less than $100 and must not be more than $1,000;
(b) For a second violation, must not be less than $250 and must not be more than $5,000; and
(c) For a third violation and for each additional violation, must not be less than $500 and must not be more than $10,000.
5. The sanctions authorized by this section are separate from, and in addition to, any other remedy, civil or criminal, authorized by this chapter.
6. The failure of an unlicensed person to comply with a citation or order after it is final is a misdemeanor. If an unlicensed person does not pay an administrative fine imposed pursuant to this section or make satisfactory payment arrangements, as approved by the Board, within 60 days after the order of the Board becomes final, the order may be executed upon in the same manner as a judgment issued by a court.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 2574)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640C - Massage Therapy › NRS 640C.757 - Administrative citation: Time limit to contest; hearing on contest; effect of failure to contest citation within time limit; service of citation.

1. If a person is issued a written administrative citation pursuant to NRS 640C.755, the person may request a hearing before the Board to contest the citation by filing a written request with the Board:
(a) Not later than 15 business days after the date on which the citation is received by the person; or
(b) If the Board, for good cause shown, extends the time allowed to file a written request for a hearing to contest the citation, on or before the later date specified by the Board.
2. If the person files a written request for a hearing to contest the citation within the time allowed pursuant to this section:
(a) The Board shall provide notice of and conduct the hearing in the same manner as other disciplinary proceedings; and
(b) At the hearing, the person may contest, without limitation:
(1) The facts forming the basis for the determination that the person has committed an act which constitutes a violation of this chapter or the regulations of the Board;
(2) The time allowed to take any corrective action ordered;
(3) The amount of any administrative fine ordered;
(4) The amount of any order to reimburse the Board for the expenses incurred to investigate the violation; and
(5) Whether any corrective action described in the citation is reasonable.
3. If the person does not file a written request for a hearing to contest the citation within the time allowed pursuant to this section, the citation shall be deemed a final order of the Board.
4. For the purposes of this section, a citation shall be deemed to have been received by a person:
(a) On the date on which the citation is personally delivered to the person; or
(b) If the citation is mailed, 3 days after the date on which the citation is mailed by certified mail to the last known business or residential address of the person.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 2575)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640C - Massage Therapy › NRS 640C.760 - Confidentiality of certain records of Board; exceptions.

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 239.0115, a complaint filed with the Board, all documents and other information filed with the complaint and all documents and other information compiled as a result of an investigation conducted to determine whether to initiate disciplinary action against a person are confidential, unless the person submits a written statement to the Board requesting that such documents and information be made public records.
2. The charging documents filed with the Board to initiate disciplinary action 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 federal, state or local agency that is investigating a person, including, without limitation, a law enforcement agency.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 1133; A 2007, 2144)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640C - Massage Therapy › NRS 640C.900 - Injunction.

1. If the Board determines that a person has violated or is about to violate any provision of this chapter, the Board may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin the person from engaging in or continuing the violation.
2. An injunction:
(a) May be issued without proof of actual damage sustained by any person.
(b) Does not prohibit the criminal prosecution and punishment of the person who commits the violation.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 1124)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640C - Massage Therapy › NRS 640C.920 - Unlawful acts relating to licenses; penalty.

1. A person shall not:
(a) Counterfeit or forge or attempt to counterfeit or forge a license to practice massage therapy, reflexology or structural integration; or
(b) For the purpose of aiding or abetting an unlawful act:
(1) Alter or attempt to alter a license to practice massage therapy, reflexology or structural integration; or
(2) Make or attempt to make any photocopy print, photostat or other replica of a license to practice massage therapy, reflexology or structural integration.
2. A person shall not use or display a license to practice massage therapy, reflexology or structural integration that:
(a) Is not the original license issued to the person;
(b) Has been counterfeited or forged;
(c) Has been altered, copied or replicated for the purpose of aiding or abetting an unlawful act; or
(d) Has been issued to another person.
3. A person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 2572; A 2017, 1467)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640D - Music Therapists › NRS 640D.010 - Legislative declaration.

The practice of music therapy is hereby declared to be a learned allied health profession, affecting public health, safety and welfare and subject to regulation to protect the public from the practice of music therapy by unqualified and unlicensed persons and from unprofessional conduct by persons who are licensed to practice music therapy.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1085)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640D - Music Therapists › NRS 640D.060 - "Music therapy" defined.

"Music therapy" means the clinical use of music interventions by a licensee to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed a music therapy program approved by the Board. The term does not include:
1. The practice of psychology or medicine;
2. The psychological assessment or treatment of couples or families;
3. The prescribing of drugs or electroconvulsive therapy;
4. The medical treatment of physical disease, injury or deformity;
5. The diagnosis or psychological treatment of a psychotic disorder;
6. The use of projective techniques in the assessment of personality;
7. The use of psychological, neuropsychological, psychometric assessment or clinical tests designed to identify or classify abnormal or pathological human behavior or to determine intelligence, personality, aptitude, interests or addictions;
8. The use of individually administered intelligence tests, academic achievement tests or neuropsychological tests;
9. The use of psychotherapy to treat the concomitants of organic illness;
10. The diagnosis of any physical or mental disorder; or
11. The evaluation of the effects of medical and psychotropic drugs.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1085)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640D - Music Therapists › NRS 640D.080 - Applicability of chapter.

The provisions of this chapter do not apply to:
1. A person who is employed by this State or the Federal Government and who provides music therapy services within the scope of that employment.
2. A person performing services or participating in activities as part of a supervised course of study in an accredited or approved educational or internship program while pursuing study leading to a degree or certificate in music therapy, if the person is designated by a title which clearly indicates his or her status as a student or intern.
3. A person who holds a professional license in this State or an employee who is supervised by a person who holds a professional license in this State and whose provision of music therapy services is incidental to the practice of his or her profession if the person does not hold himself or herself out to the public as a music therapist.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1086)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640D - Music Therapists › NRS 640D.090 - Regulations; enforcement; duty of Board to maintain and provide certain information; Board may accept gifts, grants, donations and contributions.

1. The Board may adopt such regulations as it deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. The regulations may include, without limitation, additional:
(a) Standards of training for music therapists;
(b) Requirements for continuing education for music therapists; and
(c) Standards of practice for music therapists.
2. The Board shall:
(a) Enforce the provisions of this chapter and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto, to the extent that money is available for that purpose; and
(b) Maintain a list of:
(1) Applicants for a license;
(2) Licensees; and
(3) Persons whose licenses have been revoked or suspended by the Board.
3. The Board shall, upon request and payment of any fee, provide a copy of a list maintained pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 2. A fee charged for providing the copy must not exceed the actual cost incurred by the Board to make the copy.
4. The Board may accept gifts, grants, donations and contributions from any source to assist in carrying out the provisions of this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1086)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640D - Music Therapists › NRS 640D.100 - Board authorized to establish Music Therapy Advisory Group.

1. The Board may establish a Music Therapy Advisory Group consisting of persons familiar with the practice of music therapy to provide the Board with expertise and assistance in carrying out its duties pursuant to this chapter. If a Music Therapy Advisory Group is established, the Board must:
(a) Determine the number of members;
(b) Appoint the members;
(c) Establish the terms of the members; and
(d) Determine the duties of the Music Therapy Advisory Group.
2. Members of a Music Therapy Advisory Group established pursuant to subsection 1 serve without compensation.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1086)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640D - Music Therapists › NRS 640D.110 - Qualifications of applicants; application; fee; fingerprints.

1. The Board shall issue a license to practice music therapy to an applicant who:
(a) Is at least 18 years of age;
(b) Is of good moral character; and
(c) Submits to the Board:
(1) A completed application on a form provided by the Board;
(2) Proof that the applicant has successfully completed an academic program approved by the American Music Therapy Association or its successor organization with a bachelor’s degree or higher degree in music therapy;
(3) A fee in the amount of $200 or such other amount as prescribed by regulation by the Board;
(4) 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; and
(5) Proof that the applicant has passed the examination for board certification offered by the Certification Board for Music Therapists or its successor organization or is certified as a music therapist by that Board or its successor organization.
2. Any increase in the fees imposed pursuant to this section must not exceed the amount necessary for the Board to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1087)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640D - Music Therapists › NRS 640D.130 - Expiration and renewal of license; fee.

1. Each license to practice music therapy expires 3 years after the date on which it is issued and may be renewed if, before the license expires, the licensee submits to the Board:
(a) A completed application for renewal on a form prescribed by the Board;
(b) Proof that the applicant has continuously maintained for the previous 3 years his or her certification with and is currently certified as a music therapist by the Certification Board for Music Therapists or its successor organization;
(c) Proof that the applicant has completed not less than 100 units of continuing education approved by the Certification Board for Music Therapists or its successor organization; and
(d) A fee in the amount of $200 or such other amount as prescribed by regulation by the Board.
2. Any increase in the fees imposed pursuant to this section must not exceed the amount necessary for the Board to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1088)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640D - Music Therapists › NRS 640D.135 - Renewal of license: Authority of Board to make data request concerning demographic and practice information available to applicants for voluntary completion and electronic submission; confidentiality of information provided.

1. The Board may:
(a) Make the data request developed by the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to NRS 439A.116 available to applicants for the renewal of a license pursuant to this chapter through a link on the electronic application for the renewal of a license; and
(b) Request each applicant to complete and electronically submit the data request to the Director.
2. The information provided by an applicant for the renewal of a license pursuant to subsection 1 is confidential and, except as required by subsection 1, must not be disclosed to any person or entity.
3. An applicant for the renewal of a license is not required to complete a data request pursuant to subsection 1 and is not subject to disciplinary action, including, without limitation, refusal to renew the license, for failure to do so.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 806)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640D - Music Therapists › NRS 640D.140 - Notice of delinquent license; renewal; expiration.

1. A license that is not renewed on or before the date on which it expires is delinquent. The Board shall, within 30 days after the license becomes delinquent, send a notice to the licensee by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the address of the licensee as indicated in the records of the Board.
2. A licensee may renew a delinquent license within 60 days after the license becomes delinquent by complying with the requirements of NRS 640D.130.
3. A license expires 60 days after it becomes delinquent if it is not renewed within that period.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1088)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640D - Music Therapists › NRS 640D.150 - Authorized services.

1. A licensee may:
(a) Accept referrals for music therapy services from physicians, psychologists or other medical, developmental or mental health professionals, education professionals, family members, clients or caregivers. Before providing music therapy services to a client for a medical or mental health condition, the licensee shall collaborate with the client’s physician, psychologist, primary care provider or mental health professional to review the client’s diagnosis, treatment needs and treatment plan.
(b) Conduct a music therapy assessment of a client to collect systematic, comprehensive and accurate information necessary to determine the appropriate type of music therapy services to provide for the client, including, without limitation, information relating to a client’s emotional and physical health, social functioning, communication abilities and cognitive skills based upon the client’s history and through observation and interaction of the client in music and nonmusic settings.
(c) Develop an individualized treatment plan for the client that identifies the goals, objectives and potential strategies of the music therapy services appropriate for the client using music interventions, which may include, without limitation, music improvisation, receptive music listening, song writing, lyric discussion, music and imagery, music performance, learning through music and movement to music.
(d) If applicable, carry out an individualized treatment plan that is consistent with any other medical, developmental, mental health or education services being provided to the client.
(e) Evaluate and compare the client’s response to music therapy and the individualized treatment plan and suggest modifications, as appropriate.
(f) Develop a plan for determining when the provision of music therapy services is no longer needed in collaboration with the client, any physician or other provider of health care or education of the client, any appropriate member of the family of the client and any other appropriate person upon whom the client relies for support.
(g) Minimize any barriers so that the client may receive music therapy services in the least restrictive environment.
(h) Collaborate with and educate the client and the family or caregiver of the client or any other appropriate person about the needs of the client that are being addressed in music therapy and the manner in which the music therapy addresses those needs.
2. Except as otherwise provided by this chapter or a regulation adopted by the Board pursuant to this chapter, a licensee shall comply with the scope of practice of the Certification Board for Music Therapists or its successor organization.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1089)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640D - Music Therapists › NRS 640D.160 - Complaints: Filing; investigation; retention.

1. If any member of the Board or a Music Therapy Advisory Group becomes aware of any ground for initiating disciplinary action against a licensee, the member must file a written complaint with the Board.
2. As soon as practicable after receiving a complaint, the Board shall:
(a) Forward the complaint to the Certification Board for Music Therapists or its successor organization for investigation of the complaint and request a written report of the findings of such investigation; or
(b) 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. The Board shall retain a copy of each complaint filed with the Board pursuant to this section for at least 10 years, including, without limitation, any complaint that is not acted upon.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1090)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640D - Music Therapists › NRS 640D.170 - Grounds for refusal to grant or for suspension or revocation of license.

The Board may refuse to grant or may suspend or revoke a license to practice music therapy for any of the following reasons:
1. Submitting false, fraudulent or misleading information to the Board or any agency of this State, any other state, a territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia or the Federal Government.
2. Violating any provision of this chapter or any regulation adopted pursuant thereto.
3. Conviction of a felony relating to the practice of music therapy or of any offense involving moral turpitude, the record of conviction being conclusive evidence thereof.
4. Having an alcohol or other substance use disorder.
5. Impersonating a licensed music therapist or allowing another person to use his or her license.
6. Using fraud or deception in applying for a license to practice music therapy.
7. Failing to comply with the "Code of Professional Practice" of the Certification Board for Music Therapists or its successor organization or committing any other unethical practices contrary to the interest of the public as determined by the Board.
8. Negligence, fraud or deception in connection with the music therapy services a licensee is authorized to provide pursuant to this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1089)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640D - Music Therapists › NRS 640D.180 - Authorized disciplinary action; orders imposing discipline deemed public records; private reprimand prohibited.

1. If, after an investigation conducted by the Board or receiving the findings from an investigation of a complaint from the Certification Board for Music Therapists or its successor organization, and 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 licensee on probation for a specified period or until further order of the Board;
(b) Administer to the applicant or licensee a public reprimand;
(c) Refuse to renew the license of the licensee;
(d) Suspend or revoke the license of the licensee;
(e) Impose an administrative fine of not more than $500 for each violation; or
(f) Take any combination of actions set forth in paragraphs (a) to (e), inclusive.
2. The order of the Board may include 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 2011, 1090)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640D - Music Therapists › NRS 640D.190 - Confidentiality of certain records of Board; exceptions.

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 239.0115, a complaint filed with the Board, all documents and other information filed with the complaint and all documents and other information returned from the Certification Board for Music Therapists or its successor organization as a result of an investigation conducted to determine whether to initiate disciplinary action against a person are confidential, unless the person submits a written statement to the Board requesting that such documents and information be made public records.
2. The charging documents filed with the Board to initiate disciplinary action pursuant to chapter 622A of NRS and all documents and information considered by the Board when determining whether to impose discipline are public records.
3. An order that imposes discipline and the findings of fact and conclusions of law supporting that order are public records.
4. The 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 2011, 1091)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640D - Music Therapists › NRS 640D.200 - 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 as a music therapist, 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 as a music therapist that has been suspended by a district court pursuant to NRS 425.540 if the Board receives a letter issued by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 to the person whose license was suspended stating that the person whose license was suspended has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1091)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640D - Music Therapists › NRS 640D.210 - Injunction.

1. If the Board determines that a person has violated or is about to violate any provision of this chapter or a regulation adopted pursuant thereto, the Board may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin the person from engaging in or continuing the violation.
2. An injunction:
(a) May be issued without proof of actual damage sustained by any person.
(b) Does not prohibit the criminal prosecution and punishment of the person who commits the violation.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1091)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640D - Music Therapists › NRS 640D.220 - Certain acts prohibited without license; penalty.

1. A person who is not licensed to practice music therapy pursuant to this chapter, or a person whose license to practice music therapy has expired or has been suspended or revoked by the Board, shall not:
(a) Provide music therapy services;
(b) Use in connection with his or her name the words or letters "MT," "music therapist," "licensed, board-certified music therapist," "MT-BC," "Music Therapist - Board Certified," "MT - BC/L" or "Licensed Music Therapist - Board Certified" or any other letters, words or insignia indicating or implying that he or she is licensed to practice music therapy, or in any other way, orally, or in writing or print, or by sign, directly or by implication, use the words "music therapy" or represent himself or herself as licensed or qualified to engage in the practice of music therapy; or
(c) List or cause to have listed in any directory, including, without limitation, a telephone directory, his or her name or the name of his or her company under the heading "Music Therapy" or "Music Therapist" or any other term that indicates or implies that he or she is licensed or qualified to practice music therapy.
2. A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1087)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640D - Music Therapists › NRS 640D.230 - Delegation of certain services prohibited; penalty.

1. A person shall not require a licensee to delegate the provision of music therapy services to another person if, in the opinion of the licensee, such delegation would be inappropriate or create a risk of harm to the client.
2. A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1091)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640E - Dietitians › NRS 640E.010 - Legislative declaration.

The Legislature hereby declares that the practice of dietetics is a learned profession affecting the safety, health and welfare of the public and is subject to regulation to protect the public from the practice of dietetics by unqualified and unlicensed persons and from unprofessional conduct by persons licensed to practice dietetics.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1498)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640E - Dietitians › NRS 640E.070 - "Practice of dietetics" defined.

1. "Practice of dietetics" means the performance of any act in the nutrition care process, including, without limitation, assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, counseling, intervention, monitoring and treatment, of a person which requires substantial specialized judgment and skill based on the knowledge, application and integration of the principles derived from the sciences of food, nutrition, management, communication, biology, behavior, physiology and social science to achieve and maintain proper nourishment and care of the health of the person.
2. The term does not include acts of medical diagnosis.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1498)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640E - Dietitians › NRS 640E.100 - Maintenance of records by Board.

1. The Board shall make and keep a complete record of all its proceedings pursuant to this chapter, including, without limitation:
(a) A file of all applications for licenses pursuant to this chapter, together with the action of the Board upon each application;
(b) A register of all licensed dietitians in this State; and
(c) Documentation of any disciplinary action taken by the Board against a licensee.
2. The Board shall maintain in its main office a public docket or other record in which it shall record, from time to time as made, the rulings or decisions upon all complaints filed with the Board and all investigations instituted by it, upon or in connection with which any hearing has been held or in which the licensee charged has made no defense.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1500)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640E - Dietitians › NRS 640E.110 - Regulations.

1. The Board may:
(a) Adopt regulations establishing reasonable standards:
(1) For the denial, renewal, suspension and revocation of, and the placement of conditions, limitations and restrictions upon, a license to engage in the practice of dietetics.
(2) Of professional conduct for the practice of dietetics.
(b) Investigate and determine the eligibility of an applicant for a license pursuant to this chapter.
(c) Carry out and enforce the provisions of this chapter and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
2. The Board shall adopt regulations establishing reasonable:
(a) Qualifications for the issuance of a license pursuant to this chapter.
(b) Standards for the continuing professional competence of licensees. The Board may evaluate licensees periodically for compliance with those standards.
3. The Board shall adopt regulations establishing a schedule of reasonable fees and charges for:
(a) Investigating licensees and applicants for a license pursuant to this chapter;
(b) Evaluating the professional competence of licensees;
(c) Conducting hearings pursuant to this chapter;
(d) Duplicating and verifying records of the Board; and
(e) Surveying, evaluating and approving schools and courses of dietetics,
and may collect the fees established pursuant to this subsection.
4. The Board may adopt such other regulations as it determines necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter relating to the practice of dietetics.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1500)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640E - Dietitians › NRS 640E.120 - Acceptance of gifts, grants and payments by Board; contracts.

The Board may:
1. Accept gifts or grants of money to pay for the costs of administering the provisions of this chapter.
2. Enter into contracts with other public agencies and accept payment from those agencies to pay the expenses incurred by the Board in carrying out the provisions of this chapter relating to the practice of dietetics.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1500)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640E - Dietitians › NRS 640E.130 - Board authorized to establish Dietitian Advisory Group.

1. The Board may establish a Dietitian Advisory Group consisting of persons familiar with the practice of dietetics to provide the Board with expertise and assistance in carrying out its duties pursuant to this chapter. If a Dietitian Advisory Group is established, the Board shall:
(a) Determine the number of members;
(b) Appoint the members;
(c) Establish the terms of the members; and
(d) Determine the duties of the Dietitian Advisory Group.
2. Members of a Dietitian Advisory Group established pursuant to subsection 1 serve without compensation.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1501)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640E - Dietitians › NRS 640E.150 - Application; qualification; fee; submission of fingerprints.

1. An applicant for a license to engage in the practice of dietetics in this State must submit to the Board a completed application on a form prescribed by the Board. The application must include evidence that the applicant is a registered dietitian in good standing.
2. Each applicant must remit the applicable fee required pursuant to this chapter with the application for a license to engage in the practice of dietetics in this State.
3. Each applicant shall submit to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History two complete sets of fingerprints for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for its report. The Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History shall determine whether the applicant has been convicted of a crime listed in paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 449.174 and immediately inform the Board of whether the applicant has been convicted of such a crime.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1501; A 2021, 333)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640E - Dietitians › NRS 640E.170 - Practice of dietetics without license while under supervision of licensed dietitian; limitation.

1. A person who is eligible to take, but has not successfully completed, the Registration Examination for Dietitians administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, or its successor organization, may engage in the practice of dietetics under the direct supervision of a licensed dietitian who is professionally and legally responsible for the applicant’s performance.
2. A person shall not engage in the practice of dietetics pursuant to subsection 1 for a period of more than 1 year.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1502; A 2021, 334)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640E - Dietitians › NRS 640E.180 - Provisional license: Qualification; period of validity; eligibility for renewal; limitations.

1. Upon application and payment of the applicable fee required pursuant to this chapter, the Board may grant a provisional license to engage in the practice of dietetics in this State to an applicant who provides evidence to the Board that the applicant is eligible to take, but has not successfully completed, the Registration Examination for Dietitians administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, or its successor organization.
2. A provisional license is valid for 1 year after the date of issuance. A provisional license may be renewed for not more than 6 months if the applicant submits evidence satisfactory to the Board for the failure of the applicant to obtain a license to engage in the practice of dietetics during the time the applicant held the provisional license.
3. A person who holds a provisional license may engage in the practice of dietetics only under the supervision of a licensed dietitian.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1502; A 2021, 334)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640E - Dietitians › NRS 640E.190 - Temporary license: Qualifications; limitations; expiration.

1. Upon application and payment of the applicable fee required pursuant to this chapter, the Board may grant a temporary license to engage in the practice of dietetics in this State to a person who holds a corresponding license in another jurisdiction if:
(a) The corresponding license is in good standing; and
(b) The requirements for licensure in the other jurisdiction are substantially equal to the requirements for licensure in this State.
2. A temporary license may be issued for the limited purpose of authorizing the licensee to treat patients in this State.
3. A temporary license is valid for the 10-day period designated on the license.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1503)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640E - Dietitians › NRS 640E.220 - Expiration and renewal of license.

1. A license to engage in the practice of dietetics expires 2 years after the date of issuance.
2. The Board may renew a license if the applicant:
(a) Submits a completed written application and the appropriate fee required pursuant to this chapter;
(b) Submits documentation of completion of such continuing training and education as required by regulations adopted by the Board;
(c) Has not committed any act which is grounds for disciplinary action, unless the Board determines that sufficient restitution has been made or the act was not substantially related to the practice of dietetics;
(d) Submits information that the credentials of the applicant are in good standing; and
(e) Submits all other information required to complete the renewal.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1505; A 2021, 334)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640E - Dietitians › NRS 640E.225 - Renewal of license: Authority of Board to make data request concerning demographic and practice information available to applicants for voluntary completion and electronic submission; confidentiality of information provided.

1. The Board may:
(a) Make the data request developed by the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to NRS 439A.116 available to applicants for the renewal of a license pursuant to this chapter through a link on the electronic application for the renewal of a license; and
(b) Request each applicant to complete and electronically submit the data request to the Director.
2. The information provided by an applicant for the renewal of a license pursuant to subsection 1 is confidential and, except as required by subsection 1, must not be disclosed to any person or entity.
3. An applicant for the renewal of a license is not required to complete a data request pursuant to subsection 1 and is not subject to disciplinary action, including, without limitation, refusal to renew the license, for failure to do so.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 807)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640E - Dietitians › NRS 640E.240 - Fees; regulations.

1. The Board shall adopt regulations establishing reasonable fees for:
(a) The issuance of a license;
(b) The issuance of a provisional license;
(c) The issuance of a temporary license;
(d) The renewal of a license;
(e) The reinstatement of a license which has been suspended or revoked; and
(f) Changing the name on a license.
2. The fees established pursuant to subsection 1 must be set in such an amount as to reimburse the Board for the cost of carrying out the provisions of this chapter, except that no such fee may exceed $250.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1505; A 2021, 335)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 640E - Dietitians › NRS 640E.250 - Reinstatement of license.

1. Any licensee whose license is revoked by the Board may apply for reinstatement of the license pursuant to regulations adopted by the Board.
2. The Board may reinstate the license upon compliance by the licensee with all requirements for reinstatement established by regulations adopted by the Board and payment of the applicable fee required pursuant to this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1509)