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Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641B - Social Workers › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR SOCIAL WORKERS › Hearings › Section 641B.360 - Conduct

Current through June 11, 2024
At a hearing before the Board, all parties and their counsel
				  and the spectators shall conduct themselves in a respectful manner.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Exam'rs for Social Workers, eff. 9-20-88
NRS
					 641B.160
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641B - Social Workers › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR SOCIAL WORKERS › Hearings › Section 641B.365 - Testimony under oath

Current through June 11, 2024
All testimony to be considered by the Board in any hearing,
				  except matters noticed officially or entered by stipulation, will be sworn
				  testimony. Before taking the witness stand, each person must swear or affirm
				  that the testimony he or she is about to give in the hearing before the Board
				  will be the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Exam'rs for Social Workers, eff. 9-20-88
NRS
					 641B.160
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641B - Social Workers › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR SOCIAL WORKERS › Hearings › Section 641B.370 - Order of presentation

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Each applicant,
				petitioner or complainant may present his or her evidence, and then such
				parties as may be opposing the application, petition or complaint may submit
				their evidence. The presiding member of the Board will determine the order in
				which any intervener may introduce his or her evidence.
2. Evidence will ordinarily be received from
				the parties in the following order:
(a) Upon
				an application or petition:
(1) Applicant or
				petitioner.
(2) Board's
				staff.
(3) Protestant.
(4) Rebuttal by applicant or
				petitioner.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641B - Social Workers › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR SOCIAL WORKERS › Hearings › Section 641B.375 - Consolidation of proceedings

Current through June 11, 2024
The presiding member of the Board may consolidate two or more
				  proceedings for one hearing whenever it appears that the issues are
				  substantially the same and the interests of the parties will not be prejudiced
				  by a consolidation.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Exam'rs for Social Workers, eff. 9-20-88
NRS
					 641B.160
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641B - Social Workers › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR SOCIAL WORKERS › Hearings › Section 641B.380 - Stipulations

Current through June 11, 2024
With the approval of the presiding member of the Board, the
				  parties may stipulate as to any fact at issue, either by a written stipulation
				  introduced in evidence as an exhibit or by an oral statement shown upon the
				  record. Any such stipulation is binding upon all parties to the stipulation,
				  and it may be treated as evidence at the hearing. The presiding member may
				  require evidential proof of the facts stipulated to, notwithstanding the
				  stipulation.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Exam'rs for Social Workers, eff. 9-20-88
NRS
					 641B.160
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641B - Social Workers › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR SOCIAL WORKERS › Hearings › Section 641B.385 - Briefs

Current through June 11, 2024
The Board may request briefs to be filed within a specified
				  time. Briefs must be accompanied by proof of service.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Exam'rs for Social Workers, eff. 9-20-88
NRS
					 641B.160
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641B - Social Workers › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR SOCIAL WORKERS › Hearings › Section 641B.390 - Official notice

Current through June 11, 2024
In addition to the facts mentioned in subsection 5 of NRS NRS
				  NRS 233B.123, the Board
				  may take official notice of regulations, official reports, decisions, orders,
				  standards or records of the Board, of any other regulatory agency of the State
				  of Nevada, or of any court of record.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Exam'rs for Social Workers, eff. 9-20-88
NRS
					 641B.160
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641B - Social Workers › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR SOCIAL WORKERS › Hearings › Section 641B.395 - Informal hearings

Current through June 11, 2024
The Board may hold an informal hearing to:
1. Mediate problems;
2. Discuss factual or legal questions
				relating to the propriety of certain conduct;
3. Discuss certain conduct and warn holders
				of licenses that engaging in the conduct will be a violation of law or of the
				Board's regulations; or
4.
				Determine the appropriateness of holding a formal hearing on any
				matter.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Exam'rs for Social Workers, eff. 9-20-88
NRS
					 641B.160
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641B - Social Workers › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR SOCIAL WORKERS › Hearings › Section 641B.400 - Submission for decision

Current through June 11, 2024
A proceeding stands submitted for decision by the Board
				  after:
1. The taking of
				evidence;
2. The filing of briefs;
				or
3. The presentation of such oral
				arguments as may have been permitted by the Board, whichever occurs
				last.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Exam'rs for Social Workers, eff. 9-20-88
NRS
					 641B.160
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641B - Social Workers › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR SOCIAL WORKERS › Hearings › Section 641B.405 - Petition for rehearing

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Within 30 days
				after the Board has made a decision or issued an order, the aggrieved party may
				apply for a rehearing by filing a written petition setting forth the grounds
				for the rehearing. The only grounds for rehearing which will be considered by
				the Board are:
(a) Material mistake or fraud
				affecting the decision; or
(b) The
				discovery of previously unavailable material evidence.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641B - Social Workers › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR SOCIAL WORKERS › Hearings › Section 641B.410 - Rehearing on motion of Board

Current through June 11, 2024
The Board, on its own motion, may order a rehearing of its
				  decision if mistake, fraud or misconception of facts existed in the forming of
				  its original decision.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Exam'rs for Social Workers, eff. 9-20-88
NRS
					 641B.160
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641B - Social Workers › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR SOCIAL WORKERS › Hearings › Section 641B.415 - Effect of filing petition for rehearing

Current through June 11, 2024
The filing of a petition for a rehearing does not excuse
				  compliance with an order or decision of the Board, nor suspend its
				  effectiveness, unless the Board, by order, allows the excuse or declares the
				  suspension.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Exam'rs for Social Workers, eff. 9-20-88
NRS
					 641B.160
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641B - Social Workers › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR SOCIAL WORKERS › Miscellaneous Petitions › Section 641B.420 - Petition for declaratory order or advisory opinion: Scope of consideration

Current through June 11, 2024
The Board will consider petitions for declaratory orders or
				  advisory opinions as to the applicability of any statutory provisions or any
				  regulation or decision of the Board.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Exam'rs for Social Workers, eff. 9-20-88
NRS
					 641B.160
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641B - Social Workers › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR SOCIAL WORKERS › Miscellaneous Petitions › Section 641B.425 - Petition for declaratory order or advisory opinion: Action by Board

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Upon receiving a petition for a
				declaratory order or an advisory opinion, the Board will place the matter on
				the agenda for discussion at its next regularly scheduled meeting. If the
				petition is received within 10 days before the next regularly scheduled
				meeting, the petition may be placed on the agenda for discussion at the
				following meeting.
2. At the
				appropriate meeting, the Board will consider the matter and grant or deny the
				petition.
3. If the Board denies
				the petition, no further action will be taken.
4. If the Board grants the petition, the
				Board will issue its declaratory order or advisory opinion within 90 days after
				granting the petition, or within 120 days if good cause exists for an extended
				period of consideration. The Board may schedule a hearing on the issue raised
				in the petition before issuing its decision. Such a hearing constitutes
				sufficient cause to warrant the extension.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Exam'rs for Social Workers, eff. 9-20-88; A
				  5-15-92
NRS
					 641B.160
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641B - Social Workers › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR SOCIAL WORKERS › Miscellaneous Petitions › Section 641B.430 - Petition for declaratory order or advisory opinion: Preparation of order or opinion

Current through June 11, 2024
After the Board determines that an issue concerning the
				  applicability of a provision of a statute, regulation or decision should be
				  addressed, the president or other presiding officer will assign one member of
				  the Board to write an order or opinion. Within 60 days thereafter, the member
				  so assigned will:
1. Review comments
				by all members of the Board on the issue;
2. Research the issue and, if necessary, seek
				the assistance of the Attorney General; and
3. Submit a draft of the order or opinion to
				the Board for its approval.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Exam'rs for Social Workers, eff. 9-20-88; A
				  5-15-92
NRS
					 641B.160
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641B - Social Workers › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR SOCIAL WORKERS › Miscellaneous Petitions › Section 641B.435 - Petition for declaratory order or advisory opinion: Notice of order or opinion

Current through June 11, 2024
After the Board renders its declaratory order or advisory
				  opinion, the Executive Director will give notice of it to the
				  petitioner.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Exam'rs for Social Workers, eff. 9-20-88; A by R113-98,
				  1-13-99
NRS
					 641B.160
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641B - Social Workers › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR SOCIAL WORKERS › Miscellaneous Petitions › Section 641B.440 - Petition for declaratory order or advisory opinion: Violation of order or opinion

Current through June 11, 2024
Any violation of a declaratory order or advisory opinion
				  rendered by the Board will be considered unprofessional conduct.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Exam'rs for Social Workers, eff. 9-20-88
NRS
					 641B.160
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641B - Social Workers › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR SOCIAL WORKERS › Miscellaneous Petitions › Section 641B.445 - Petition for adoption, amendment or repeal of regulation

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A petition for adoption, amendment or
				repeal of a regulation must be in writing and be prepared in a form approved by
				the Board.
2. If the Board receives
				a petition within 30 days before its next regular meeting, the petition will be
				placed on the agenda for discussion to determine whether the petition should be
				denied or procedures for adoption of a regulation should be
				commenced.
3. If a petition is
				received by the Board during any period in which a regular meeting is not
				scheduled within 30 days, the Executive Director will place the petition on the
				agenda of the next regularly scheduled meeting.
4. The Board may call a special meeting to
				consider a petition.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Exam'rs for Social Workers, eff. 9-20-88; A by R113-98,
				  1-13-99
NRS
					 641B.160
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641B - Social Workers › PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR SOCIAL WORKERS › Miscellaneous Petitions › Section 641B.450 - Petition to appear before Board

Current through June 11, 2024
Any person may petition the Board to appear and be heard on
				  any matter within the jurisdiction of the Board, as follows:
1. The petition must be in writing and
				contain a brief summary of the subject matter and the reasons for bringing the
				matter before the Board.
2. The
				petition must be received by the Board at least 15 days before the meeting at
				which the petitioner wishes to be heard, but the Board may waive this
				requirement.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				  Exam'rs for Social Workers, eff. 9-20-88; A
				  5-15-92
NRS
					 641B.160
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 641C.005 - Definitions

Current through June 11, 2024
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,
				the words and terms defined in NAC 641C.008 to 641C.066, inclusive, have the
				meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Exam'rs for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors by R097-00, eff. 8-9-2000; A by
				Bd. of Exam'rs for Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Counselors by R157-03,
				12-16-2003; R185-07, 12-17-2008
NRS
				  641C.200
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 641C.008 - "Accredited college or university" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Accredited college or university" means:
1. A college or university that is accredited
			 by a national or regional accrediting agency that is recognized by the Office
			 of Postsecondary Education of the United States Department of Education;
			 and
2. A college or university that
			 is accredited or approved by another state to award a diploma to students upon
			 graduation, if approved by the Board.
(Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Exam'rs for Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Counselors by R157-03, eff.
				12-16-2003; A by R072-07, 12-4-2007)
NRS
				  641C.200
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 641C.010 - "Applicant" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Applicant" means a person who applies for any license,
				certificate or approval from the Board.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Exam'rs for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors by R097-00, eff.
				8-9-2000
NRS
				  641C.200
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 641C.015 - "Board" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Board" has the meaning ascribed to it in
				NRS
				641C.030.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Exam'rs for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors by R097-00, eff. 8-9-2000; A by
				Bd. of Exam'rs for Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Counselors by R157-03,
				12-16-2003; R185-07, 12-17-2008
NRS
				  641C.200
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 641C.018 - "Certified intern" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Certified intern" has the meaning ascribed to it in
				NRS
				641C.060.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Exam'rs for Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Counselors by R157-03, eff.
				12-16-2003; A by R185-07, 12-17-2008
NRS
				  641C.200
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 641C.020 - "Client" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Client" means a natural person, couple or family who receives
				counseling services for alcohol and drug abuse or for problem gambling.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Exam'rs for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors by R097-00, eff. 8-9-2000; A by
				Bd. of Exam'rs for Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Counselors by R157-03,
				12-16-2003
NRS
				  641C.200
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 641C.023 - "Clinical practice of counseling alcohol and drug abusers" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Clinical practice of counseling alcohol and drug abusers" has
				the meaning ascribed to it in
				NRS
				641C.065.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Exam'rs for Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Counselors by R185-07, eff.
				12-17-2008
NRS
				  641C.200
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 641C.025 - "Complainant" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Complainant" means a person who files a complaint with the
				Board concerning a holder of a license or certificate issued by the
				Board.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Exam'rs for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors by R097-00, eff. 8-9-2000; A by
				Bd. of Exam'rs for Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Counselors by R157-03,
				12-16-2003
NRS
				  641C.200
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 641C.030 - "Counselor" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Counselor" means a person who is:
1. Licensed or certified as an alcohol and
			 drug abuse counselor;
2. Licensed
			 as a clinical alcohol and drug abuse counselor; or
3. Certified as a problem gambling
			 counselor.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Exam'rs for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors by R097-00, eff. 8-9-2000; A by
				Bd. of Exam'rs for Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Counselors by R157-03,
				12-16-2003; R185-07, 12-17-2008
NRS
				  641C.200
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 641C.035 - "Detoxification" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Detoxification" means the monitoring of a person who is at
				risk of suffering from the adverse physiological or psychological effects of
				withdrawal from alcohol or another drug to bring the person safely to a state
				that is free of the drug.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Exam'rs for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors by R097-00, eff.
				8-9-2000
NRS
				  641C.200
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 641C.040 - "Hour of continuing education" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Hour of continuing education" means 50 minutes of instruction
				devoted to a program of continuing education which is related to:
1. The practice of counseling alcohol and
			 drug abusers;
2. The clinical
			 practice of counseling alcohol and drug abusers; or
3. The practice of counseling problem
			 gamblers.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Exam'rs for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors by R097-00, eff. 8-9-2000; A by
				Bd. of Exam'rs for Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Counselors by R157-03,
				12-16-2003; R185-07, 12-17-2008
NRS
				  641C.200
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 641C.045 - "Investigator" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Investigator" means an investigator of the Board who is
				investigating a complaint filed with the Board and includes, without
				limitation, any member of the Board who is active in such an
				investigation.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Exam'rs for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors by R097-00, eff.
				8-9-2000
NRS
				  641C.200
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 641C.050 - "Legal counsel" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Legal counsel" means the legal counsel of the Board.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Exam'rs for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors by R097-00, eff.
				8-9-2000
NRS
				  641C.200
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 641C.051 - "Party" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Party" includes, without limitation:
1. A holder of a license or certificate
			 issued by the Board who has been served with a formal complaint alleging a
			 disciplinary violation;
2. An
			 attorney who is representing the holder of a license or certificate issued by
			 the Board; and
3. The legal
			 counsel.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Exam'rs for Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Counselors by R157-03, eff.
				12-16-2003
NRS
				  641C.200
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 641C.052 - "Practice of counseling alcohol and drug abusers" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Practice of counseling alcohol and drug abusers" has the
				meaning ascribed to it in
				NRS
				641C.100.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Exam'rs for Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Counselors by R157-03, eff.
				12-16-2003; A by R185-07, 12-17-2008
NRS
				  641C.200
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 641C.053 - "Practice of counseling problem gamblers" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Practice of counseling problem gamblers" has the meaning
				ascribed to it in
				NRS
				641C.105.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Exam'rs for Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Counselors by R157-03, eff.
				12-16-2003; A by R185-07, 12-17-2008
NRS
				  641C.200
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 641C.054 - "Problem gambling" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Problem gambling" has the meaning ascribed to it in
				NRS
				641C.110.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Exam'rs for Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Counselors by R157-03, eff.
				12-16-2003; A by R185-07, 12-17-2008
NRS
				  641C.200
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 641C.055 - "Respondent" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Respondent" means the holder of a license or certificate
				issued by the Board against whom a complaint is filed or an investigation is
				initiated.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Exam'rs for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors by R097-00, eff. 8-9-2000; A by
				Bd. of Exam'rs for Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Counselors by R157-03,
				12-16-2003
NRS
				  641C.200
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 641C.060 - "Staff" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Staff" means the staff of the Board.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Exam'rs for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors by R097-00, eff.
				8-9-2000
NRS
				  641C.200
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 641C.065 - "Treatment for alcohol and drug abuse" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Treatment for alcohol and drug abuse" means the care of a
				person with a substance use disorder through detoxification, medication or
				counseling, or any combination thereof.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Exam'rs for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors by R097-00, eff. 8-9-2000; A by
				Bd. of Exam'rs for Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Counselors by R157-03,
				12-16-2003
NRS
				  641C.200
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 641C.066 - "Treatment for problem gambling" defined

Current through June 11, 2024
"Treatment for problem gambling" means the care of a person
				suffering from problem gambling through counseling.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Exam'rs for Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Counselors by R157-03, eff.
				12-16-2003
NRS
				  641C.200
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 641C.070 - "Field of social science" interpreted; qualification of degree

Current through June 11, 2024
For the purposes of this chapter and
				NRS
				641C.330,
				641C.340,
				641C.350,
				641C.390,
				641C.420,
				641C.430
				and
				641C.440:
1. The Board will interpret the term "field
			 of social science" to mean:
(a) Any program
			 in:
(1) Counseling alcohol and substance
			 abusers;
(2) Counseling problem
			 gamblers;
(3) Psychiatry;
(4) Psychology;
(5) Social work;
(6) Marriage and family therapy;
(7) Nursing; or
(8) Medicine; or
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 641C.075 - Severability

Current through June 11, 2024
If any provision of this chapter or any application thereof to
				any person, thing or circumstance is held invalid, the Board intends that such
				invalidity not affect the remaining provisions, or application of those
				provisions, to the extent that they can be given effect.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Exam'rs for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors by R097-00, eff.
				8-9-2000
NRS
				  641C.200
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 641C.080 - Applicability of provisions relating to acquisition, maintenance and disclosure of information relating to client

Current through June 11, 2024
1. To information
			 that is not subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
			 of 1996, Public Law
			 104-191, as amended, 42 C.F.R. Part 2 and 45
			 C.F.R. Parts 160 and 164; and
2. If
			 the information is subject to the Health Insurance Portability and
			 Accountability Act of 1996,
			 Public Law
			 104-191, as amended, 42 C.F.R. Part 2 and 45
			 C.F.R. Parts 160 and 164, only to the extent that the provisions of this
			 chapter relating to the acquisition, maintenance and disclosure of the
			 information do not conflict with the Health Insurance Portability and
			 Accountability Act of 1996,
			 Public Law
			 104-191, as amended, 42 C.F.R. Part 2 and 45
			 C.F.R. Parts 160 and 164.
Added to NAC
				by Bd. of Exam'rs for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors by R097-00, eff.
				8-9-2000; A by
				R058-14,
				eff. 12/22/2014
NRS
				  641C.200
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR ALCOHOL, DRUG AND GAMBLING COUNSELORS › Section 641C.100 - Duties of staff

Current through June 11, 2024
The staff shall carry out, on behalf of the Board, any
				administrative or ministerial duties and tasks necessary for the implementation
				of this chapter and chapter 641C of NRS, as delegated to the staff by the
				Board.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Exam'rs for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors by R097-00, eff.
				8-9-2000
NRS
				  641C.200
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR ALCOHOL, DRUG AND GAMBLING COUNSELORS › Section 641C.120 - Adoption by reference of Code of Ethics

Current through June 11, 2024
Chapter 641C of NAC is hereby amended by adding thereto a new
				section to read as follows:
The Board hereby adopts by reference the
NAADAC/NCC AP
				Code of Ethics
, October 2016 edition, as published by NAADAC, the
				Association for Addiction Professionals. A copy of that publication may be
				obtained free of charge from NAADAC, the Association for Addiction
				Professionals, 44 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 301, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, or
				at the Internet address http://www.naadac.org/code-of-ethics.
Added to NAC
				by Bd. of Exam'rs for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors by
				R069-17AP,
				eff. 2/27/2018
NRS 641C.200
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION; SUPERVISION › Section 641C.200 - Application for license or certificate

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An applicant for
			 a license or certificate as a counselor or a certificate as a certified intern
			 shall submit to the Board:
(a) A completed
			 application which documents that the applicant meets the qualifications for the
			 license or certificate for which he or she is applying.
(b) A nonrefundable fee for the materials
			 required to apply for the type of licensure or certification sought. The amount
			 of the fee required by this subsection is equal to the amount required by the
			 testing company used by the Board for those materials necessary to test the
			 applicant.
(c) The complete set of
			 fingerprints required pursuant to NRS
			 NRS
			 641C.260 and the amount of the fees charged
			 by the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History and the
			 Federal Bureau of Investigation for the handling of the fingerprints and
			 issuance of the reports of criminal histories.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION; SUPERVISION › Section 641C.205 - Allowance of credit for college courses

Current through June 11, 2024
1. For the purposes
			 of this chapter, subsection 1 of NRS
			 NRS
			 641C.350 and
			 NRS
			 641C.390, the Board will consider an
			 applicant for a license or certificate as an alcohol and drug abuse counselor
			 to have successfully completed 2,500 hours of supervised counseling of drug and
			 alcohol abusers if the applicant has successfully completed:
(a) A bachelor's degree in a field of social
			 science approved by the Board that included 18 semester hours, or 27 quarter
			 hours, of study specifically related to the counseling of alcohol and drug
			 abusers from an accredited college or university or has accrued the required 18
			 semester or 27 quarter hours in education following the completion of a
			 bachelor's degree; or
(b) A
			 graduate degree in a field of social science approved by the Board that
			 included 12 semester hours, or 18 quarter hours, of study specifically related
			 to the counseling of alcohol and drug abusers from an accredited college or
			 university or has accrued the required 12 semester or 18 quarter hours in
			 postgraduate education.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION; SUPERVISION › Section 641C.210 - Evidence of age

Current through June 11, 2024
The Board will accept as satisfactory evidence of the age of
				the applicant a copy of his or her birth certificate, passport, baptismal
				certificate or driver's license, or any other documentation regarding age
				determined to be satisfactory to the Board.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Exam'rs for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors by R097-00, eff.
				8-9-2000
NRS
				  641C.200
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION; SUPERVISION › Section 641C.215 - Action by staff or Board upon receipt of application for license or certificate

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Upon receiving an application for
			 licensure or certification as a counselor or certified intern, the staff shall
			 review the application to determine whether the application is complete and the
			 applicant satisfies all the requirements for the licensure or certification
			 sought.
2. If the application is
			 for licensure or certification as a counselor and the application is determined
			 to be complete and it provides evidence that the applicant has satisfied all
			 the requirements for the licensure or certification sought, the staff shall
			 notify the applicant:
(a) That the application
			 is in order; and
(b) Of the next
			 date, time and place for the examination which the applicant must
			 take.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION; SUPERVISION › Section 641C.220 - Examinations

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An applicant for licensure or
			 certification as a counselor must pass the examination required by the Board
			 with an average score of at least 70 percent.
2. The Board will mail the results of the
			 written and oral examinations taken by an applicant for licensure or
			 certification to the applicant at his or her last known address.
3. An applicant for licensure or
			 certification who fails the examination may retake the examination when it is
			 next offered if the applicant applies to the Board to retake the examination
			 and submits a nonrefundable fee. The amount of the fee required by this
			 subsection is equal to the amount required by the testing company used by the
			 Board for those materials necessary to test the applicant.
4. An applicant for licensure or
			 certification who fails an examination and who does not retake the examination
			 when it is next offered must submit a new application if the applicant wants to
			 take the examination again.
5. An
			 applicant for licensure or certification who fails the examination for
			 licensure or certification three times may not take the examination again until
			 the applicant has appeared before the Board. The Board will examine the
			 qualifications of such an applicant to sit for an additional examination. The
			 Board may condition the applicant's taking of an additional examination as the
			 Board deems necessary and appropriate.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Exam'rs for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors by R097-00, eff. 8-9-2000; A by
				R126-01, 1-28-2002
NRS
				  641C.200,
				  641C.290
REVISER'S NOTE.
The regulation of the Board of Examiners for Alcohol and Drug
				  Abuse Counselors (now Board of Examiners for Alcohol, Drug and Gambling
				  Counselors) filed with the Secretary of State on January 28, 2002 (LCB File No.
				  R126-01), which amended this section, contains the following provision not
				  included in NAC:
"The amendatory provisions of sections 1 and 3 of this
				  regulation [NAC 641C.205 and 641C.220 ] apply retroactively to October 1,
				  1999."
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION; SUPERVISION › Section 641C.230 - Authority of Board following disciplinary action against applicant in this or another jurisdiction

Current through June 11, 2024
If an applicant for licensure or certification holds or
				previously held a similar license or credential issued by this State, another
				state, a territory or possession of the United States, or the District of
				Columbia which is or was suspended, revoked or restricted, or if the applicant
				has otherwise been subjected to any discipline for any reason by the entity
				which issued the license or other credential, the Board will review and
				consider the specific facts and circumstances surrounding the suspension,
				revocation, restriction or disciplinary action, and may use this review and
				consideration in determining whether to issue a license or certificate to the
				applicant or to deny his or her application for licensure or
				certification.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Exam'rs for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors by R097-00, eff. 8-9-2000; A by
				Bd. of Exam'rs for Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Counselors by R157-03,
				12-16-2003
NRS
				  641C.200,
				  641C.310
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION; SUPERVISION › Section 641C.235 - Application for renewal of license or certificate

Current through June 11, 2024
1. To renew a license or certificate issued by the Board, the holder of the
								 license or certificate must submit:
(a) An application for the renewal of a
								 license or certificate on a form provided by the Board on or before the date on which the license or
								 certificate expires.
(b) The appropriate renewal fee.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION; SUPERVISION › Section 641C.240 - Fees

Current through June 11, 2024
The Board will charge and collect the following fees:
1. For the initial application for a license or
																		 certificate .................................
$150
2. For the application for a certificate as a
																		 supervisor of certified interns .....
$60
3. For the issuance of a provisional license or
																		 certificate ..............................
$125
4. For the issuance of an initial license or
																		 certificate .....................................
$60
5. For the issuance of a certificate as a supervisor
																		 of certified interns ..........
$60
6. For the renewal of a license or certificate as a
																		 counselor ..........................
$300
7. For the renewal of a certificate as a certified
																		 intern ...................................
$75
8. For the renewal of a delinquent license or
																		 certificate ................................
$75
9. For the restoration of an expired license or
																		 certificate ...............................
$150
10. For the deactivation of a license or certificate
																		 .........................................
$25
11. For the reactivation of a license or certificate
																		 ..........................................
$25
12. For the replacement of a license or certificate
																		 .........................................
$25
13. For the restoration or reinstatement of a
																		 suspended or revoked license or certificate
																		 ...........................................................................................................
$300
14. For the issuance of a license or certificate
																		 without examination .............
$150
15. For an examination
																		 ...................................................................................
$150, plus the amount required by a testing company,
																		 if any, used by the Board for testing applicants.
16. For the approval of a course of continuing
																		 education...........
$150
17. The amount of the fees charged by the Central
																		 Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the handling of
																		 the complete set of fingerprints and issuance of the reports of criminal histories.
Added to NAC
				by Bd. of Exam'rs for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors by R097-00, eff.
				8-9-2000; A by R126-01, 1-28-2002; A by Bd. of Exam'rs for Alcohol, Drug &
				Gambling Counselors by R157-03, 12-16-2003; R185-07, 12-17-2008; A by
				R058-14,
				eff. 12/22/2014;	A by
										R086-23A, eff.
										2/16/2024
NRS 641C.200, 641C.470
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION; SUPERVISION › Section 641C.245 - Payment of fees and remittances; lapse of application

Current through June 11, 2024
1. Fees
			 and remittances to the Board must be made by money order, bank draft check
			 payable to the Board or credit card through the website of the
			 Board..
2. Payment in full of all
			 required fees must accompany each application for licensure or certification
			 and each application for the renewal of licensure or certification.
3. The Board will consider an application for
			 licensure or certification to have lapsed if no action has been taken by the
			 applicant for 1 year after the date on which the Board received the
			 application. If an applicant for licensure or certification whose application
			 has lapsed pursuant to this subsection subsequently wishes to receive a license
			 or certificate from the Board, the applicant must submit a new application for
			 licensure or certification accompanied by the required fees.
Added to NAC
				by Bd. of Exam'rs for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors by R097-00, eff.
				8-9-2000; A by Bd. of Exam'rs for Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Counselors by
				R157-03, 12-16-2003; A by
				R058-14,
				eff. 12/22/2014
NRS
				  641C.200
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION; SUPERVISION › Section 641C.250 - Authorized activities of counselor and certified intern; scope of practice of counseling

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A person who is licensed or certified as
			 an alcohol and drug counselor may:
(a) Provide
			 counseling for the use of alcohol and other substance use disorders, including,
			 without limitation:
(1) Making a diagnosis or
			 classification;
(2) Providing a
			 referral; or
(3) Planning a course
			 of treatment;
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION; SUPERVISION › Section 641C.255 - Evidence of license or certificate

Current through June 11, 2024
Whenever a person subject to the jurisdiction of the Board
				provides counseling to alcohol or drug abusers or problem gamblers, the person
				shall carry evidence that is satisfactory to the Board that he or she holds a
				license or certificate issued by the Board which entitles him or her to engage
				in the practice of counseling alcohol and drug abusers, the clinical practice
				of counseling alcohol and drug abusers or the practice of counseling problem
				gamblers.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Exam'rs for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors by R097-00, eff. 8-9-2000; A by
				Bd. of Exam'rs for Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Counselors by R157-03,
				12-16-2003; R185-07, 12-17-2008
NRS
				  641C.200
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION; SUPERVISION › Section 641C.260 - Display of license or certificate by counselor

Current through June 11, 2024
A counselor shall prominently display at all times in his or
				her primary place of employment or practice the license or certificate issued
				to the counselor by the Board, or a notarized copy thereof.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Exam'rs for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors by R097-00, eff.
				8-9-2000
NRS
				  641C.200
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION; SUPERVISION › Section 641C.265 - Display of certificate by certified intern

Current through June 11, 2024
A certified intern shall prominently display at all times in
				each location where the intern is engaging in his or her internship the
				certificate issued to the certified intern by the Board, or a notarized copy
				thereof.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Exam'rs for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors by R097-00, eff. 8-9-2000; A by
				Bd. of Exam'rs for Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Counselors by R157-03,
				12-16-2003
NRS
				  641C.200
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION; SUPERVISION › Section 641C.270 - List of licensed or certified persons; notice of change of address

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A copy of the list of names and addresses
			 on record with the Board of each person licensed or certified by the Board may
			 be obtained from the Board upon written request and payment of the cost of
			 reproduction.
2. If a person
			 licensed or certified by the Board changes his or her address on record with
			 the Board, the person shall furnish the Board with his or her new address not
			 later than 10 days after the change.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Exam'rs for Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors by R097-00, eff. 8-9-2000; A by
				Bd. of Exam'rs for Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Counselors by R157-03,
				12-16-2003
NRS
				  641C.200,
				  641C.210
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION; SUPERVISION › Section 641C.275 - Deactivation of license or certificate; procedure for reactivation; expiration and renewal

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A counselor or
			 certified intern may deactivate his or her license or certificate for a
			 12-month period. To deactivate his or her license or certificate, a counselor
			 or certified intern must submit to the Board a written application on a form
			 prescribed by the Board.
2. A
			 counselor or certified intern may reactivate his or her license or certificate
			 at any time during the period in which the license or certificate is
			 deactivated. To reactivate his or her license or certificate, a counselor or
			 certified intern must submit to the Board:
(a)
			 A written application on a form prescribed by the Board; and
(b) Proof of completion of any hours of
			 continuing education required to be completed pursuant to NAC 641C.300 for the
			 period in which the license or certificate was deactivated.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION; SUPERVISION › Section 641C.276 - Native American Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors: Qualifications for certificate; designation

Current through June 11, 2024
1. A person who has
			 contracted with or receives a grant from the Federal Government to provide
			 services as an alcohol and drug abuse counselor to persons who are authorized
			 to receive those services pursuant to
			 25
			 U.S.C. §§
									450 et seq. or
			 25 U.S.C. §§
									1601 et seq. may apply for a certificate as
			 an alcohol and drug abuse counselor without satisfying the educational
			 requirement set forth in paragraph (c) of subsection 1 of
			 NRS
			 641C.390 if the person satisfies all of the
			 other requirements set forth for certification as an alcohol and drug abuse
			 counselor in this chapter and chapter 641C of NRS.
2. For a person described in subsection 1 to
			 qualify for certification as an alcohol and drug abuse counselor, the person
			 must:
(a) Have received a high school diploma
			 or a general education diploma and have completed 270 hours of formal education
			 approved by the Board, including the minimum hours required pursuant to
			 subsection 3; or
(b) Have been
			 issued a credential to provide counseling services relating to alcohol and drug
			 abuse by the Southwest Indian Substance Abuse Certification Board or the
			 Northwest Indian Council on Chemical Dependency.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION; SUPERVISION › Section 641C.277 - Native American Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors: Certification without examination

Current through June 11, 2024
1. An applicant for
			 a certificate as an alcohol and drug abuse counselor described in NAC 641C.276
			 who is applying for certification without examination pursuant to NRS NRS
			 NRS
			 641C.300 must submit to the Board:
(a) A written application on a form
			 prescribed by the Board.
(b) The
			 applicable fee.
(c) Proof
			 satisfactory to the Board that the applicant was issued a credential to provide
			 counseling services relating to alcohol and drug abuse by the Southwest Indian
			 Substance Abuse Certification Board or the Northwest Indian Council on Chemical
			 Dependency that is currently valid and in good standing.
(d) A statement concerning whether the
			 credential issued by the Southwest Indian Substance Abuse Certification Board
			 or the Northwest Indian Council on Chemical Dependency has ever been suspended,
			 revoked or otherwise restricted for any reason.
(e) The complete set of fingerprints required
			 pursuant to
			 NRS
			 641C.260 and the amount of the fees charged
			 by the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History and the
			 Federal Bureau of Investigation for the handling of the fingerprints and
			 issuance of the reports of criminal histories.
(f) Proof satisfactory to the Board that the
			 applicant has satisfied any other requirements set forth in this chapter and
			 chapter 641C of NRS to engage in the practice of counseling alcohol and drug
			 abusers authorized to receive those services pursuant to
			 25
			 U.S.C. §§
										450 et seq. or
			 25 U.S.C. §§
										1601 et seq.
Nevada Administrative Code › Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors › LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION; SUPERVISION › Section 641C.278 - Native American Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors: Authorized activities

Current through June 11, 2024
A person who is issued a certificate as an alcohol and drug
				abuse counselor by the Board pursuant to NAC 641C.276:
1. May only provide counseling services
			 relating to alcohol and drug abuse to those persons who are authorized to
			 receive those services pursuant to
			 25
			 U.S.C. §§
									450 et seq. or
			 25 U.S.C. §§
									1601 et seq.
2. Shall represent himself or herself only as
			 an alcohol and drug abuse counselor certified to provide counseling services to
			 persons who are authorized to receive those services pursuant to
			 25
			 U.S.C. §§
									450 et seq. and
			 25 U.S.C. §§
									1601 et seq.
Added to NAC by Bd. of
				Exam'rs for Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Counselors by R157-03, eff.
				12-16-2003
NRS
				  641C.200,
				  641C.390