2022 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 641D - Applied Behavior Analysis
NRS 641D.780 - Investigation into practice of applied behavior analysis without proper credential; issuance of order to cease and desist; issuance of citation; provision of written summary concerning violation to Attorney General; administrative fine; appeal of citation.

1. The Board shall conduct an investigation of each complaint filed pursuant to NRS 641D.760 which sets forth reason to believe that a person has violated NRS 641D.900.

2. If, after an investigation, the Board determines that a person has violated NRS 641D.900, the Board:

(a) May:

(1) Issue and serve on the person an order to cease and desist from engaging in any activity prohibited by NRS 641D.900 until the person obtains the proper license or registration; and

(2) Issue a citation to the person; and

(b) Shall provide a written summary of the Board’s determination and any information relating to the violation to the Attorney General.

3. A citation issued pursuant to subsection 2 must be in writing and describe with particularity the nature of the violation. The citation also must inform the person of the provisions of subsection 5. Each violation of NRS 641D.900 constitutes a separate offense for which a separate citation may be issued.

4. For any person who violates the provisions of NRS 641D.900, the Board shall assess an administrative fine of:

(a) For a first violation, $500.

(b) For a second violation, $1,000.

(c) For a third or subsequent violation, $1,500.

5. To appeal a citation issued pursuant to subsection 2, a person must submit a written request for a hearing to the Board within 30 days after the date of issuance of the citation.

(Added to NRS by 2017, 4233; A 2019, 2548; 2021, 1639)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 437.440)