§ 641B.400 — Grounds for disciplinary action

Nevada § 641B.400

• Jurisdiction: Nevada
• Title 54: PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS AND BUSINESSES
• Ch. 641B: Social

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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; and
8. 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 .
Ê This subsection applies to an owner or other principal responsible for the operation of the facility.

Legislative History

(Added to NRS by 1987, 1120 ; A 1995, 451 ; 2003, 2716 ; 2009, 902 )