Section 444.00763 - Inapplicability of provisions to procedures performed by physician or under direct supervision of physician; ear piercing establishment may obtain exemption from applicability; revocation of exemption; retention of authority to investigate1. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 3 and 4, the provisions of sections 2 to 115, inclusive do not apply to an establishment: (a) In which invasive body decoration procedures are performed by a physician or under the direct supervision of a physician licensed pursuant to chapter 630 or 633 of NRS in the physician's office or clinic; or(b) That has obtained an exemption from the health authority and limits the invasive body decoration procedures performed at the establishment to the piercing of the earlobe only with a presterilized single-use stud and clasp ear-piercing system used in compliance with the manufacturers' directions and all applicable requirements of the United States Food and Drug Administration.2. If an establishment operating pursuant to this section fails to comply with the requirements of this section, the health authority shall revoke the exemption and close the portion of the establishment where invasive body decoration procedures are performed. An establishment that has had its exempt status revoked pursuant to this section must obtain a permit before resuming invasive body decoration procedures.3. A person performing an invasive body decoration procedure at an establishment that is exempt from the provisions of sections 2 to 115, inclusive shall comply with the provisions of section 63 when placing jewelry in skin that is newly pierced.4. The health authority retains authority to investigate complaints relating to alleged: (a) Misuse or improper disinfection of ear-piercing systems described in subsection 1; or(b) Failure to comply with subsection 3.Nev. Admin. Code § 444.00763
Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R112-16A, eff. 12/19/2017