Section 228.100 - Application; requirements; abbreviated application for additional program; verification of information1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, an organization which desires to obtain a certificate for a program must submit an application to the Division in the form prescribed by the Division, including, without limitation: (a) Proof that the organization has satisfied the requirements of subsection 3;(b) A copy of the curriculum and the instructional materials that will be used in the program and that satisfy the requirements set forth in NAC 228.185;(c) A statement of whether the applicant has a state business license and, if so, the business identification number assigned by the Secretary of State upon compliance with the provisions of chapter 76 of NRS;(d) The name and address of the program;(e) The name of each owner of the program or, if the program is operated by a corporation, the name of each:(1) Officer and director of the corporation; and(2) Person who owns 10 percent or more of the shares of the corporation;(f) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, the telephone number and electronic mail address of the program;(g) The name of the director of the program;(h) A signed statement by the director of the program or his or her designee attesting that the program complies with the requirements of NAC 228.010 to 228.275, inclusive, and sections 2, 3 and 4 of this regulation; and(i) Any other information required by the Division.2. The application must be signed by the director of the program or his or her designee.3. To obtain a certificate, an organization which operates a program must: (a) Employ, or retain as an independent contractor, one or more providers of treatment who are qualified pursuant to NAC 228.110 to treat persons who commit domestic violence;(b) Employ, or retain as an independent contractor, at least one supervisor of treatment who is qualified pursuant to NAC 228.110 to supervise the treatment of persons who commit domestic violence;(c) Employ, or retain as an independent contractor, a director of the program who: (1) Is qualified pursuant to NAC 228.108; and(2) May also serve as a supervisor of treatment as required by paragraph (b) if he or she meets the requirements of NAC 228.110;(d) Satisfy the requirements of NAC 228.010 to 228.275, inclusive, and sections 2, 3 and 4 of this regulation;(e) Provide treatment to persons who have been convicted of an offense that constitutes domestic violence which meets the requirements of any court order issued pursuant to subsection 6 of NRS 200.485, if applicable;(f) Allow an offender to attend live and interactive counseling sessions or other meetings through electronic means if: (1) The program has implemented a mechanism to ensure that the offender attending a counseling session or meeting by electronic means is the offender who is supposed to be attending the counseling session or meeting;(2) The electronic means by which the offender attends the counseling session or meeting allows the provider of treatment who is overseeing the counseling session or meeting to receive audio and video of the offender; and(3) The provider of treatment who is overseeing the counseling session or meeting verifies the identity of the offender by using the mechanism described in subparagraph (1);(g) Prohibit persons who have been convicted of a first offense that constitutes domestic violence within the immediately preceding 7 years from having more than four unexcused absences within a period of 6 months; and(h) Prohibit persons who have been convicted of a second offense that constitutes domestic violence within the immediately preceding 7 years from having more than eight unexcused absences within a period of 12 months.4. In lieu of complying with the provisions of subsections 1 and 2, an organization that operates a program certified pursuant to this section and wishes to obtain a certificate for another program may submit an abbreviated application to the Division if the curriculum and instructional materials for the additional program are substantially similar to the curriculum and instructional materials used in the certified program. An application submitted pursuant to this subsection must be in the form prescribed by the Division and be signed by the director of the additional program or his or her designee.5. The Division may exempt an applicant from the requirements of paragraph (f) of subsection 1 if the applicant attests that telephone and electronic mail are not feasible means by which to communicate with the applicant and that United States mail is the only feasible means by which to communicate with the applicant.6. By submitting an application pursuant to subsection 1 or 4, an applicant authorizes the Division to investigate as it determines is necessary to verify the information set forth in the application. Upon the request of the Division, the applicant must submit verification of that information.Nev. Admin. Code § 228.100
Added to NAC by Com. on Domestic Violence by R161-97, eff. 1-6-98; A by R213-99, 8-1-2000; R001-08, 8-26-2008; A by R159-17AP, eff. 8/30/2018; A by R071-20A, eff. 7/28/2021