Nev. Admin. Code § 640E.200

Current through December 31, 2024

Section 640E.200 - Complaints regarding unlicensed practice

1. Upon receipt of a complaint that a person is engaging in the practice of dietetics without a license, the Executive Officer shall investigate such a complaint.

2. A person being investigated pursuant to subsection 1 shall cooperate fully with the Executive Officer in the investigation, including, without limitation, by:

(a) Participating in any requested interviews;

(b) Allowing the onsite inspection of any locations at which the alleged unlicensed practice is occurring; and

(c) Providing any requested documentation, including, without limitation, documentation providing satisfactory evidence that the person is not engaged in the practice of dietetics, if applicable.

3. If the Executive Officer determines the person is engaging in the practice of dietetics without a license, the Executive Officer shall:

(a) Direct the person immediately to cease and desist from the practice of dietetics; and

(b) Notify the person that he or she must submit to the Executive Officer, within 10 days, an application for a license to engage in the practice of dietetics or satisfactory evidence that the person is not engaged in the practice of dietetics.

4. A person who submits an application pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 3 shall not engage in the practice of dietetics until the Board issues a license to the person pursuant to NRS 640E.230.

5. If the person fails to submit the application required pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 3 within 10 days after the date on which the Executive Officer notifies the person that such an application is required, or if the person fails to cooperate fully with the investigation pursuant to subsection 2:

(a) The matter must be referred to the Office of the Attorney General and the district attorney of the county in which the alleged violation occurred for investigation and possible prosecution pursuant to NRS 640E.370; and

(b) A civil penalty may be imposed in accordance with the requirements and limitations of NRS 640E.370.

6. If an application submitted pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 3 is denied, the applicant shall not be allowed to apply for licensure as a dietitian pursuant to this chapter and chapter 640E of NRS for 2 years after the date on which the application was denied.

Nev. Admin. Code § 640E.200

Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R090-12, eff. 12-20-2012; A by R095-22A, eff. 12/29/2022

NRS 640E.110, 640E.360, 640E.370