Nevada Administrative Code

NAC 641A.454 Formal complaints: Answer; failure to answer. (NRS 641A.160) 1. A respondent who receives a notice of hearing and a formal complaint pursuant to NAC 641A.451 must file an answer to the notice of hearing and the formal complaint not later than 15 days after the date o…

NAC 641A.457 Formal complaints: Consolidation. (NRS 641A.160) The Board may join two or more formal complaints into one formal complaint if: 1. The causes of action of each formal complaint are against the same person and deal with substantially the same or similar violations of …

NAC 641A.461 Formal complaints: Exchange of evidence and lists of witnesses. (NRS 641A.160) 1. Not later than 10 days after a respondent files an answer to a formal complaint pursuant to the provisions of NAC 641A.454, the parties to the formal complaint shall exchange: (a) A cop…

NAC 641A.464 Discovery; depositions. (NRS 641A.160) 1. Discovery may only be done in accordance with the provisions of NAC 641A.418 to 641A.464, inclusive. 2. The Board will not allow for the taking of depositions. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Exam’rs for Marriage & Fam. Therapists by…

NAC 641A.467 Prehearing conferences and orders. (NRS 641A.160) The presiding officer may order a prehearing conference and may enter such prehearing orders as the presiding officer determines are appropriate for the efficient conduct of the hearing, including, without limitation:…

NAC 641A.471 Motions. (NRS 641A.160) 1. A motion concerning any matter before the Board must be made in writing, unless the motion is made during the hearing on that matter. 2. A written motion must set forth the nature of the relief sought by and the grounds for the motion. 3. T…

NAC 641A.475 Filing and availability of pleadings, motions and other papers. (NRS 641A.160) An original and two legible copies of each pleading, motion or other paper must be filed with the Board. The Board may direct that a copy of each pleading and motion be made available by t…

NAC 641A.485 Service of documents. (NRS 641A.160) 1. Every notice, advisory opinion, declaratory order or other document to be served by the Board will be served by mail or delivered in person. Service thereof by mail shall be deemed complete when a true copy of the document, pro…

NAC 641A.495 Proof of service. (NRS 641A.160) The Board will include with each document which it serves, other than one of its decisions or orders, an acknowledgment of service or the following certificate: I hereby certify that I have this day served the foregoing document upon …

NAC 641A.505 Notice of hearing. (NRS 641A.160) The Board will serve notice of a hearing at least 10 days before the day set for the hearing. A hearing which has previously been continued may be reset on advance notice of at least 5 days. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Exam’rs for Marria…

NAC 641A.515 Failure to appear. (NRS 641A.160) 1. If a party fails to appear at a hearing scheduled by the Board and no continuance has been requested or granted, the Board may hear testimony of witnesses who have appeared and proceed to consider the matter and dispose of it on t…

NAC 641A.525 Preliminary procedure. (NRS 641A.160) The presiding member shall call the proceeding to order, proceed to take the appearances and act upon any pending motions or petitions. The parties may then make opening statements. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Exam’rs for Marriage & …

NAC 641A.535 Conduct at hearings. (NRS 641A.160) 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 Marriage & Fam. Therapists, eff. 12-14-87)

NAC 641A.545 Order of presentation. (NRS 641A.160) 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 shall determine the ord…

NAC 641A.555 Consolidation. (NRS 641A.160) The presiding member 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. …

NAC 641A.565 Stipulations. (NRS 641A.160) With the approval of the presiding member, 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 bind…

NAC 641A.575 Briefs. (NRS 641A.160) 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 Marriage & Fam. Therapists, eff. 12-14-87)

NAC 641A.585 Official notice. (NRS 641A.160) In addition to the facts mentioned in subsection 5 of 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 …

NAC 641A.595 Informal hearing. (NRS 641A.160) 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 w…

NAC 641A.605 Submission for decision. (NRS 641A.160) 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, Ê whichever occurs last. …

NAC 641A.615 Petition for rehearing. (NRS 641A.160) 1. Within 15 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. 2. The Board will act upon such a …

NAC 641A.625 Rehearing on motion by Board. (NRS 641A.160) 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 Marriage & Fam. Therapist…

NAC 641A.635 Effect of filing petition for rehearing. (NRS 641A.160) The filing of a petition for a rehearing does not excuse compliance with the order or decision, nor suspend its effectiveness, unless the Board, by order, allows the excuse or declares the suspension. (Added to …

NAC 641A.645 Petition for declaratory order or advisory opinion. (NRS 641A.160) 1. The Board will consider petitions for declaratory orders or advisory opinions as to the applicability of any statutory provision or any regulation or decision of the Board. 2. A petition for a decl…

NAC 641A.655 Consideration of petition. (NRS 641A.160) 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 bef…

NAC 641A.665 Preparation of decision. (NRS 641A.160) 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 shall assign one member of the Board to wri…

NAC 641A.675 Notice to petitioner. (NRS 641A.160) After the Board renders its declaratory order or advisory opinion, the Secretary-Treasurer shall give notice of it to the petitioner. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Exam’rs for Marriage & Fam. Therapists, eff. 12-14-87)

NAC 641A.685 Violation of order or opinion. (NRS 641A.160) After the Board renders such an order or opinion, any violation of it is cause for a disciplinary hearing. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Exam’rs for Marriage & Fam. Therapists, eff. 12-14-87) Miscellaneous Petitions

NAC 641A.695 Petition for adoption, amendment or repeal of regulation. (NRS 641A.160) 1. A petition for the 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 such a petition within 30 days be…

NAC 641A.705 Petition to appear before the Board. (NRS 641A.160) Any person may petition the Board to appear and be heard on any matter within the jurisdiction of the Board, as follows: 1. The petitioner must use a form which is approved by the Board. The petition must contain a …

NAC 641B.005 Definitions. (NRS 641B.160) As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NAC 641B.010 to 641B.066, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Exam’rs for Social Workers, e…

NAC 641B.010 “Applicant” defined. (NRS 641B.160) “Applicant” means a person who applies for any privilege, license, approval or authority from the Board. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Exam’rs for Social Workers, eff. 9-20-88; A by R113-98, 1-13-99)

NAC 641B.012 “Approved provider of continuing education” defined. (NRS 641B.160) “Approved provider of continuing education” means a provider that the Board has approved to provide programs of continuing education without submitting the contents of each individual program for the…

NAC 641B.015 “Board” defined. (NRS 641B.160) “Board” means the Board of Examiners for Social Workers. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Exam’rs for Social Workers, eff. 9-20-88)

NAC 641B.017 “Client” defined. (NRS 641B.160) “Client” means a natural person, couple, family, group, organization, governmental agency or political subdivision of this State that receives services from a social worker, regardless of whether the social worker charges a fee or rec…

NAC 641B.022 “Colleague” defined. (NRS 641B.160) “Colleague” means any provider of services directly to a client, including, without limitation, professionals, paraprofessionals and team members. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Exam’rs for Social Workers by R079-02, eff. 1-9-2003)

NAC 641B.025 “Complainant” defined. (NRS 641B.160) “Complainant” means any person who complains to the Board of any act of another person practicing as a social worker. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Exam’rs for Social Workers, eff. 9-20-88; A by R055-19, 12-30-2019)

NAC 641B.027 “Continuing education hour” defined. (NRS 641B.160) “Continuing education hour” means 60 minutes of instruction devoted to a program of continuing education. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Exam’rs for Social Workers, eff. 11-28-89; A 5-15-92; 11-8-95; R113-98, 1-13-99)

NAC 641B.028 “Degree in a related field” defined. (NRS 641B.160) “Degree in a related field” means a degree that includes a curriculum in: 1. Theories or concepts of human behavior and the social environment; 2. Methods used in the practice of social work for intervention and del…

NAC 641B.029 “Dual relationship” defined. “Dual relationship” means a relationship between a licensee and a client to whom the licensee provides professional services or an intern or person who is supervised by the licensee that includes another professional, social or business r…

NAC 641B.035 “Intern” defined. (NRS 641B.160) “Intern” means an applicant for licensure as a licensed independent social worker or as a licensed clinical social worker who has not yet completed 3,000 hours of supervised postgraduate training, but is in the process of doing so und…

NAC 641B.040 “Intervener” defined. (NRS 641B.160) “Intervener” means any person who is not an original party to a proceeding but who may be directly and substantially affected by it and who secures an order from the Board or presiding officer granting him or her leave to interven…

NAC 641B.041 “Licensed associate in social work” defined. (NRS 641B.160) “Licensed associate in social work” means a person licensed by the Board pursuant to NRS 641B.210 to engage in the practice of social work as an associate in social work. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Exam’rs for …

NAC 641B.042 “Licensed clinical social worker” defined. (NRS 641B.160) “Licensed clinical social worker” means a person licensed by the Board pursuant to NRS 641B.240 to engage in the practice of social work as a clinical social worker. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Exam’rs for Social …

NAC 641B.043 “Licensed independent social worker” defined. (NRS 641B.160) “Licensed independent social worker” means a person licensed by the Board pursuant to NRS 641B.230 to engage in the independent practice of social work as an independent social worker. (Added to NAC by Bd. …

NAC 641B.044 “Licensed social worker” defined. (NRS 641B.160) “Licensed social worker” means a person licensed by the Board pursuant to NRS 641B.220 to engage in the practice of social work as a social worker. (Added to NAC by Bd. of Exam’rs for Social Workers by R079-02, eff. 1-…

NAC 641B.045 “Licensee” defined. (NRS 641B.160) “Licensee” means a person holding a license or provisional license pursuant to this chapter as a licensed associate in social work, licensed social worker, licensed independent social worker or licensed clinical social worker. (Adde…