Title 54

NRS 630A.035 “Homeopathic assistant” defined. “Homeopathic assistant” means a person who is a graduate of an academic program approved by the Board or who, by general education, practical training and experience determined to be satisfactory by the Board, is qualified to perform …

NRS 630A.040 “Homeopathic medicine” and “homeopathy” defined. “Homeopathic medicine” or “homeopathy” means a system of medicine employing substances of animal, vegetable, chemical or mineral origin, including: 1. Nosodes and sarcodes, which are: (a) Given in micro-dosage, except …

NRS 630A.050 “Homeopathic physician” defined. “Homeopathic physician” means a person who has: 1. Complied with all of the requirements set forth in this chapter and the regulations adopted by the Board for the practice of homeopathic medicine; and 2. Received from the Board a lic…

NRS 630A.060 “Malpractice” defined. “Malpractice” means failure on the part of a homeopathic physician, advanced practitioner of homeopathy or homeopathic assistant to exercise the degree of care, diligence and skill ordinarily exercised by homeopathic physicians, advanced practi…

NRS 630A.070 “Professional incompetence” defined. “Professional incompetence” means lack of ability safely and skillfully to practice homeopathic medicine or one or more specified branches of homeopathic medicine as a homeopathic physician, or to practice as an advanced practitio…

NRS 630A.075 “Supervising homeopathic physician” defined. “Supervising homeopathic physician” means an active homeopathic physician licensed in the State of Nevada who employs and supervises a homeopathic assistant or an advanced practitioner of homeopathy. (Added to NRS by 1995,…

NRS 630A.080 Purpose of licensing and certification; revocable privilege. The purpose of licensing homeopathic physicians and certifying advanced practitioners of homeopathy and homeopathic assistants is to protect the public health and safety and the general welfare of the peopl…

NRS 630A.090 Applicability of chapter. 1. This chapter does not apply to: (a) The practice of genetic counseling, dentistry, chiropractic, naprapathy, Oriental medicine, podiatry, optometry, perfusion, respiratory care, faith or Christian Science healing, nursing, veterinary medi…

NRS 630A.100 Number, appointment and terms of members. The Nevada Board of Homeopathic Medical Examiners consists of six members appointed by the Governor. After the initial terms, the term of office of each member is 4 years. (Added to NRS by 1983, 1480; A 1985, 12, 1034; 2019, …

NRS 630A.110 Qualifications of members. 1. Two members of the Board must be persons who are licensed to practice allopathic or osteopathic medicine in any state or country, the District of Columbia or a territory or possession of the United States, have been engaged in the practi…

NRS 630A.120 Expiration of term; removal of member; replacement of removed member. 1. Upon expiration of his or her term of office, a member shall continue to serve until a person qualified under this chapter is appointed as a successor. 2. A member of the Board may be removed by…

NRS 630A.130 Oaths or affirmations of office. Before entering upon the duties of office, each member of the Board shall take: 1. The constitutional oath or affirmation of office; and 2. An oath or affirmation that the member is legally qualified to serve on the Board. (Added to N…

NRS 630A.135 Acknowledgment of statutory ethical standards. 1. Each member of the Board shall comply with the provisions of NRS 281A.500. 2. Each member of the Board shall provide a copy of the acknowledgment filed pursuant to NRS 281A.500 to the Secretary-Treasurer of the Board,…

NRS 630A.140 Officers; applications for licenses and certificates received through Secretary-Treasurer; salary of Secretary-Treasurer. 1. The Board shall elect from its members a President, a Vice President and a Secretary-Treasurer. The officers of the Board hold their respectiv…

NRS 630A.150 Meetings; quorum; vote by President only in case of tie. 1. The Board shall meet at least twice annually and may meet at other times on the call of the President or a majority of its members. 2. A majority of the Board constitutes a quorum to transact all business. 3…

NRS 630A.155 Duties. The Board shall: 1. Regulate the practice of homeopathic medicine in this State and any activities that are within the scope of such practice, to protect the public health and safety and the general welfare of the people of this State. 2. Determine the qualif…

NRS 630A.160 Salary of members; per diem allowance and travel expenses of members and employees; payment of expenses; deposit of money received by Board; delegation of authority concerning disciplinary action; deposit of fines, court costs and attorney’s fees; claim for attorney’…

NRS 630A.170 Seal; licenses and certificates to bear seal and signatures. 1. The Board shall procure a seal. 2. All licenses and certificates issued by the Board must bear the seal of the Board and the signatures of its President and Secretary-Treasurer. (Added to NRS by 1983, 14…

NRS 630A.175 Unauthorized use of seal or designation of Board or license or certificate issued by Board. A person shall not use the seal, the designation of the Board or any license or certificate issued by the Board or any imitation thereof in any way not authorized by this chap…

NRS 630A.180 Fiscal year. The Board shall operate on the basis of a fiscal year commencing on July 1 and terminating on June 30. (Added to NRS by 1983, 1481)

NRS 630A.190 Offices and employees. The Board may: 1. Maintain offices in as many localities in the State as it finds necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. 2. Employ attorneys, investigators, hearing officers, experts, administrators, consultants and clerical per…

NRS 630A.200 Regulations. The Board may adopt such regulations as are necessary or desirable to enable it to carry out the provisions of this chapter. (Added to NRS by 1983, 1481)

NRS 630A.210 Hearings, investigations and taking evidence: Authority; subpoenas. 1. In a manner consistent with the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS, the Board may hold hearings and conduct investigations relating to its duties under this chapter and take evidence on any matter …

NRS 630A.220 Unlawful acts concerning practice of homeopathic medicine without license; limitation on use of designation of degree. 1. It is unlawful for any person: (a) To practice homeopathic medicine; (b) To hold himself or herself out as qualified to practice homeopathic medi…

NRS 630A.225 Effect of revocation of license or certificate in another jurisdiction for gross medical negligence or other grounds; proof of rehabilitation; effect of reversal of certain convictions on appeal; investigation regarding correction or resolution of acts or conduct; re…

NRS 630A.230 License: Required to practice homeopathic medicine; qualifications of applicant. 1. Every person desiring to practice homeopathic medicine as a homeopathic physician must, before beginning to practice, procure from the Board a license authorizing such practice. 2. Ex…

NRS 630A.240 License: Proof of qualifications of applicant; grounds for rejection. 1. An applicant for a license to practice homeopathic medicine as a homeopathic physician who is a graduate of a medical school located in the United States, Canada or the United Kingdom shall subm…

NRS 630A.241 Application: Submission of fingerprints. In addition to any other requirements set forth in this chapter, each applicant for a license or certificate, including, without limitation, a reciprocal, limited, temporary, special or restricted license, must submit to the B…

NRS 630A.246 Payment of child support: Submission of certain information by applicant; grounds for denial of license or certificate; duty of Board. [Effective until the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withhol…

NRS 630A.250 Examinations. 1. If required by the Board, an applicant for a license to practice homeopathic medicine shall appear personally and pass an oral examination. 2. The Board may employ specialists and other consultants or examining services in conducting any examination …

NRS 630A.260 Reexamination. 1. If an applicant fails in a first examination, the applicant may be reexamined after not less than 6 months. 2. If the applicant fails in a second examination, he or she may not be reexamined within less than 1 year after the date of the second exami…

NRS 630A.270 Applicant for license who is graduate of foreign medical school: Proof of qualification; examination. 1. An applicant for a license to practice homeopathic medicine who is a graduate of a foreign medical school shall submit to the Board through its Secretary-Treasure…

NRS 630A.280 Reciprocity. The Board may, in its discretion, license an applicant who holds a valid license or certificate issued to the applicant by the homeopathic medical examining board of the District of Columbia or of any state or territory of the United States, if: 1. The l…

NRS 630A.290 Denial of license or certificate; notification of deficiency; appeal; records of issuance and denial of licenses or certificates. 1. The Board may deny an application for a license to practice homeopathic medicine or a certificate to practice as an advanced practitio…

NRS 630A.293 Advanced practitioners of homeopathy: Certification; qualifications; authorized services. 1. The Board may grant a certificate as an advanced practitioner of homeopathy to a person who has completed an educational program: (a) Consisting of not less than 400 hours of…

NRS 630A.295 Advanced practitioners of homeopathy: Regulations. The Board shall adopt regulations: 1. Specifying the training, education and experience necessary for certification as an advanced practitioner of homeopathy. 2. Delineating the authorized scope of practice of an adv…

NRS 630A.297 Homeopathic assistant: Certification; qualifications; authorized services; restrictions on simultaneous cosigning for, employment or supervision by supervising homeopathic physician. 1. The Board may issue a certificate as a homeopathic assistant to an applicant who …

NRS 630A.299 Homeopathic assistant: Regulations. The Board shall adopt regulations regarding the certification of a homeopathic assistant, including, but not limited to: 1. The educational and other qualifications of applicants. 2. The required academic program for applicants. 3.…

NRS 630A.310 Temporary, special and restricted licenses: Purposes; issuance; revocation. 1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 630A.225, the Board may: (a) Issue a temporary license, to be effective not more than 6 months after issuance, to any homeopathic physician who is eligi…

NRS 630A.320 Limited license for resident homeopathic physician in postgraduate program of clinical training. 1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 630A.225, the Board may issue to a qualified applicant a limited license to practice homeopathic medicine as a resident homeopathic…

NRS 630A.325 Renewal of license or certificate: Requirements; automatic suspension for failure to pay fee or submit certain information; notice. 1. To renew a license or certificate, other than a temporary, special or limited license, issued pursuant to this chapter, each person …

NRS 630A.327 Renewal of license or certificate: 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 …

NRS 630A.330 Fees. 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 6, each applicant for a license to practice homeopathic medicine must: (a) Pay a fee of $800; and (b) Pay the cost of obtaining such further evidence and proof of qualifications as the Board may require pursuant to …

NRS 630A.340 Grounds for initiating disciplinary action or denying issuance of license or certificate: Unprofessional conduct; criminal offenses; suspension, modification or limitation of license or certificate in another jurisdiction; surrender of license or certificate while un…

NRS 630A.350 Grounds for initiating disciplinary action or denying issuance of license or certificate: False application for license or certificate; misrepresenting disease or injury for personal gain; obtaining, maintaining or renewing license or certificate by bribery, fraud, m…

NRS 630A.360 Grounds for initiating disciplinary action or denying issuance of license: Accepting compensation to influence evaluation or treatment; inappropriate division of fees; charging for services not rendered; employing or aiding practice by suspended or unlicensed person;…