Nev. Admin. Code § 637.218

Current through December 12, 2024

Section 637.218 - Reinstatement of delinquent license

1. A license as a dispensing optician or a limited license as a dispensing optician expires on January 31 of each year. An application for the renewal of any such license must be submitted in the form and manner prescribed by the Board and must include, without limitation:

(a) A statement affirming that the dispensing optician has completed the hours of continuing education required pursuant to NAC 637.190. The statement must include, for each course completed:

(1) The title of the course;

(2) The date on which the course was completed;

(3) The number of credit hours given for the course; and

(4) Whether the course is approved by the Board for contact lens instruction.

(b) Any changes to the employer of the dispensing optician or the business address not previously reported to the Board.

(c) Any renewal fee set forth in NAC 637.220.

2. A license as a dispensing optician or a limited license as a dispensing optician that is not renewed by January 31 is delinquent. Not later than 1 year after the date on which such a license becomes delinquent, a licensee may apply to reinstate a delinquent license by submitting an application to renew such license and paying the fee prescribed in NAC 637.220.

3. A dispensing optician or a dispensing optician with a limited license who makes any false statement or representation to the Board on an application for the renewal of a license is subject to discipline pursuant to NRS 637.150.

4. The Executive Director of the Board, an authorized employee of the Board or a designee of the Board may review and approve or deny applications for the renewal of a license pursuant to this section and in accordance with the policies of the Board.

Nev. Admin. Code § 637.218

Added to NAC by Bd. of Dispensing Opt. by R113-06, eff. 6-28-2006; A by R137-17AP, eff. 8/30/2018; A by R067-23A, eff. 12/15/2023

NRS 637.070, as amended by section 22 of Assembly Bill No. 415, chapter 223, Statutes of Nevada 2023, at page 1391, NRS 637.121, as amended by section 27 of Assembly Bill No. 415, chapter 223, Statutes of Nevada 2023, at page 1394, section 8 of Assembly Bill No. 415, chapter 223, Statutes of Nevada 2023, at page 1386