Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 641B.400 - Grounds for disciplinary action The grounds for initiating disciplinary action pursuant to this chapter are:
1. Unprofessional conduct;2. Conviction of: (a) A felony relating to the practice of social work;(b) Any offense involving moral turpitude; or(c) A violation of any federal or state law regulating the possession, distribution or use of any controlled substance or dangerous drug as defined in chapter 454 of NRS;3. Use of fraud or deception in:(a) Applying for a license;(b) Undergoing the initial licensing examination; or(c) Rendering services as a social worker;4. Allowing unauthorized use of a license issued pursuant to this chapter;5. Professional incompetence;6. Practicing social work without a license;7. Having an alcohol or other substance use disorder which impairs the ability to practice social work; and8. Operation of a medical facility, as defined in NRS 449.0151, at any time during which: (a) The license of the facility is suspended or revoked; or(b) An act or omission occurs which results in the suspension or revocation of the license pursuant to NRS 449.160. This subsection applies to an owner or other principal responsible for the operation of the facility.
Added to NRS by 1987, 1120; A 1995, 451; 2003, 2716; 2009, 902Added to NRS by 1987, 1120; A 1995, 451; 2003, 2716; 2009, 902