Nevada Administrative Code

NAC 638.790 Disciplinary action. (NRS 638.070) 1. A violation of a provision of chapter 638 or 640 of NRS or a regulation adopted by the Nevada Physical Therapy Board or the Nevada State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners is a ground for disciplinary action. 2. If the Nevada S…

NAC 638.800 “Animal chiropractic” defined. (NRS 638.070) As used in NAC 638.800 to 638.840, inclusive, “animal chiropractic” means the examination and treatment of a nonhuman animal that is noninvasive, nonsurgical and drug-free and which seeks to treat and manage musculoskeletal…

NAC 638.810 Requirements to practice; application for certificate; fee. (NRS 638.070) 1. A person shall not practice animal chiropractic in this State unless he or she is: (a) A veterinarian; or (b) A chiropractic physician who has obtained a certificate of registration pursuant …

NAC 638.820 Expiration and renewal of certificate; fee. (NRS 638.070) 1. Each certificate of registration issued pursuant to NAC 638.810 or renewed pursuant to this section expires on June 30 of each odd-numbered year. 2. Each application for renewal of a certificate of registrat…

NAC 638.830 Standards of practice for chiropractic physician holding certificate; maintenance of records. (NRS 638.070) 1. A chiropractic physician who has been issued a certificate of registration pursuant to NAC 638.810 may practice animal chiropractic only: (a) Under the direc…

NAC 638.840 Disciplinary action. (NRS 638.070) 1. A violation of a provision of chapter 634 or 638 of NRS or a regulation adopted by the Chiropractic Physicians’ Board of Nevada or the Nevada State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners is a ground for disciplinary action. 2. If t…

NAC 638.850 Inspection of veterinary facilities and vaccination clinics: Authorization and procedure. (NRS 638.070, 638.077, 638.132) 1. An inspector approved by the Board may conduct inspections of veterinary facilities and vaccination clinics. 2. Each inspector shall evaluate a…

NAC 638.860 Animal transportation services: Prohibition against having certain drugs in certain vehicles; authorization to administer supplemental oxygen in certain circumstances. (NRS 638.070) 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, an animal transportation service may …

NAC 639.010 Definitions. (NRS 639.070, 639.0727, 639.074, 639.2177) As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Automated drug dispensing system” means a system that performs operations, other than compounding or administration, related to the storage and …

NAC 639.020 “Consumer” interpreted. (NRS 453C.120, 639.070) As used in NRS 639.016, the Board interprets the term “consumer” to include, without limitation, a person or governmental entity to which an opioid antagonist is furnished pursuant to NRS 453C.120. As used in this sectio…

NAC 639.030 “Date” interpreted. (NRS 639.070, 639.2801) The Board interprets the term “date” as used in subsection 1 of NRS 639.2801 to mean the most recent date on which the drug was dispensed or the prescription was refilled. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Pharmacy, eff. 6-16-86)

NAC 639.031 “Dispensing practitioner” defined. (NRS 639.070, 639.0727) For the purposes of NRS 639.0727, the Board defines the term “dispensing practitioner” as set forth in subsection 4 of NAC 639.010. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Pharmacy by R004-19, eff. 12-30-2019)

NAC 639.032 “Facsimile machine” interpreted. (NRS 639.070, 639.0745, 639.2353) As used in NRS 639.0745 and 639.2353, the Board will interpret the term “facsimile machine” to include, without limitation, a computer that has a facsimile modem through which documents can be sent and…

NAC 639.040 “File” interpreted. (NRS 639.070) The Board interprets the term “file” as used in subsection 1 of NRS 639.2392 to mean a file for: 1. Paper records; or 2. Records maintained in a computer system. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Pharmacy by R050-07, eff. 12-17-2008)

NAC 639.050 Storage and destruction of certain controlled substances. (NRS 639.070) 1. Upon the discontinuance of a controlled substance, a controlled substance becoming outdated or the demise of a patient at a facility for skilled nursing or facility for intermediate care which …

NAC 639.055 Adoption by reference of guidelines concerning treatment of sexually transmitted diseases; revision of publication after adoption. (NRS 639.070, 639.210) 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the following publications are hereby adopted by reference: (a) “…

NAC 639.060 Marketing codes of conduct: Adoption of certain codes by reference. (NRS 639.070, 639.570) The Board hereby adopts by reference: 1. The Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals developed by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America. A copy of …

NAC 639.065 Marketing codes of conduct: Periodic review of adopted codes. (NRS 639.070, 639.570) The Board will periodically review: 1. The Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals, as adopted by reference in subsection 1 of NAC 639.060; and 2. The Code of Ethics on Int…

NAC 639.100 Seal of Board. (NRS 639.070) The Board hereby adopts a seal for its own use. The seal has imprinted thereon the words and figures “Nevada State Board of Pharmacy-Organized May 6, 1901.” The care and custody of the seal is in the hands of the Executive Secretary. [Bd. …

NAC 639.110 Inactive regulations: Duties of Executive Secretary. (NRS 639.070) When any regulation adopted by the Board and filed with the Secretary of State expires by its own terms, is repealed or is declared unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the Executive …

NAC 639.120 Conduct of disciplinary hearings. (NRS 639.070, 639.247) 1. The Board will convene a disciplinary hearing at the time and place specified in the notice of hearing. The person presiding at the hearing may grant a continuance only upon: (a) A joint stipulation of the pa…

NAC 639.130 Representation by counsel at disciplinary hearings. (NRS 639.070, 639.247) No respondent may be represented by counsel in a disciplinary hearing unless the counsel is admitted to practice before the highest court of: 1. The State of Nevada; or 2. Another state and app…

NAC 639.140 Petitions to adopt, amend or repeal regulations. (NRS 639.070) 1. A petition requesting the Board to adopt, file, amend or repeal any regulation must be in writing and signed by the petitioner. The petition must be accompanied by a draft of the proposed regulation in …

NAC 639.150 Declaratory orders and advisory opinions. (NRS 639.070) A petition requesting a declaratory order or advisory opinion, pursuant to NRS 233B.120, must be in writing and signed by the petitioner. An original and six legible copies of the petition must be filed with the …

NAC 639.160 Required time for receipt of application. (NRS 639.070) Any application required to be submitted to the Board must be received in one of the offices of the Board at least 15 days before the meeting of the Board at which action on the application will be taken. An appl…

NAC 639.170 Waiver of regulation upon declaration of emergency: Authority; required notices. (NRS 639.070) 1. The President, Executive Secretary or General Counsel of the Board may waive any of the requirements set forth in any regulation adopted by the Board governing the practi…

NAC 639.200 Temporary certificates, licenses and permits. (NRS 639.070) 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the Executive Secretary may issue a temporary certificate, license or permit required by chapter 453, 454 or 639 of NRS to a qualified person for a period of e…

NAC 639.205 Application to register as pharmacist: Completion required within 1 year. (NRS 639.070, 639.127) An applicant for a certificate as a registered pharmacist must provide all information and make all appearances required by the Board within 1 year after having successful…

NAC 639.208 Qualifications for registration by reciprocity; completion of requirements of Electronic Licensure Transfer Program. (NRS 639.070, 639.120, 639.134) An applicant for a certificate as a registered pharmacist in this State by reciprocity pursuant to NRS 639.134 may prov…

NAC 639.210 Educational qualifications: Approval of accredited programs of education in pharmacy. (NRS 639.070, 639.120) For the purpose of determining the educational qualifications of applicants to become registered pharmacists, the Board hereby approves all colleges of pharmac…

NAC 639.212 Educational qualifications: Advanced degree in pharmacy. (NRS 639.070, 639.120) In considering the educational qualifications of an applicant to become a registered pharmacist, the Board will not accept an advanced degree in pharmacy, gained through a university’s gra…

NAC 639.214 Application for license to operate pharmacy: Information required. (NRS 639.070, 639.231) In addition to any information required by NRS 639.231, each application to conduct a pharmacy must, if the applicant or any person having an ownership interest in the applicant …

NAC 639.215 Application for license to operate pharmacy: Appearance of applicant before Board; execution on behalf of partnership or corporation; payment of expenses for special meeting of Board. (NRS 639.070, 639.231) 1. The Board may require an applicant for a license to operat…

NAC 639.218 Application for inactive status. (NRS 639.070, 639.2176) 1. A registered pharmacist may apply to the Board to have his or her certificate of registration placed on inactive status. 2. A registered pharmacist who wishes to have his or her certificate of registration pl…

NAC 639.219 Application for return to active status. (NRS 639.070, 639.2176) 1. If a pharmacist whose certificate of registration has been placed on inactive status wishes to resume the practice of pharmacy in this State, the pharmacist must submit to the Board a completed applic…

NAC 639.2195 Appearance of applicant for issuance or renewal of license, certificate or permit before Board under certain circumstances. (NRS 639.070, 639.180) The Executive Secretary may require a person who submits an application for the issuance of a license, certificate or pe…

NAC 639.220 Schedule of fees; penalty for late renewal; exemptions from certain fees. (NRS 453.221, 639.070, 639.0727, 639.074, 639.170) 1. The Board hereby adopts the following schedule of fees: For the examination of an applicant for registration as a pharmacist.......... Actua…

NAC 639.221 Payment of fees. (NRS 453.221, 639.070) Payment of any fee to the Board must be made by a personal, certified or cashier’s check, a credit card, a debit card, an electronic transfer of money or a money order payable to the State Board of Pharmacy. (Added to NAC by Bd.…

NAC 639.222 Period of validity for application; extension. (NRS 639.070, 639.127) Except as otherwise provided in NAC 639.205, an application for any certificate, license or permit issued by the Board is valid for 1 year after the date on which the application is received by the …

NAC 639.223 Electronic submission of fingerprints. (NRS 639.070, 639.127, 639.1371, 639.500, 639.505) A person who is required to submit a complete set of his or her fingerprints to the Board pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 639.127, subsection 4 of NRS 639.1371, NRS 639.500 or 63…

NAC 639.224 Submission of second set of fingerprints; name-based background check. (NRS 639.070, 639.127, 639.1371) 1. If a complete set of fingerprints from any person required to submit fingerprints pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 639.127, subsection 4 of NRS 639.1371, NRS 639.…

NAC 639.225 Notice to Executive Secretary of change of address. (NRS 639.070) Every registered pharmacist, pharmaceutical intern and pharmaceutical technician shall, within 10 days after changing his or her residence or place of practice, give written notice of the change to the …

NAC 639.226 Notice to Board by certain licensees of change of address. (NRS 639.070) A pharmacy, wholesaler, authorized warehouse, medical products provider or medical products wholesaler shall notify the Board of a change of address on a form prescribed by the Board. (Added to N…

NAC 639.227 Application or written notice to Board concerning change in ownership of pharmacy required under certain circumstances; suspension of license. (NRS 639.070, 639.230) 1. Not less than 15 business days before a change of 50 percent or more of the beneficial interest of …

NAC 639.229 Report to Executive Secretary of conviction, administrative action or surrender of registration; appearance before Board before renewal of certificate, license or permit. (NRS 639.070, 639.180, 639.210) 1. The holder of any certificate, license or permit issued by the…

NAC 639.230 Voluntary surrender of certificate, license or registration to practice pharmacy in another state pursuant to agreement relating to disciplinary matter. (NRS 639.070) If a pharmacist voluntarily surrenders his or her certificate, license or registration to practice ph…

NAC 639.240 Requirements for registration of pharmaceutical technicians. (NRS 639.070, 639.1371) 1. No person may perform the duties of a pharmaceutical technician until the person has been issued a certificate of registration. 2. An applicant for registration as a pharmaceutical…