Nev. Admin. Code § 638.0433

Current through June 11, 2024
Section 638.0433 - Practice without license: Issuance of citation; assessment of administrative fine
1. In addition to any other penalty provided by law, the Board may issue a citation to a person who practices veterinary medicine without a license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or chapter 638 of NRS.
2. The Board may assess an administrative fine in an amount not to exceed $5,000 for each violation. In determining the appropriate amount of the administrative fine, the Board will consider:
(a) The veterinary services performed by the person who practiced veterinary medicine without a license;
(b) The degree of physical harm suffered by the animal;
(c) The number and types of similar:
(1) Complaints received against the person by the Board; and
(2) Violations committed by the person in this State;
(d) The person's history or record of similar violations committed outside of this State; and
(e) Any other facts or circumstances that the Board determines is relevant to protect animals and the public from any future harm by the person.
3. A citation issued pursuant to this section must be in writing and describe with particularity the nature of the violation.

Nev. Admin. Code § 638.0433

Added to NAC by Bd. of Veterinary Med. Exam'rs by R091-06, eff. 11-13-2006; A by R117-23A, eff. 2/16/2024

NRS 638.070, 638.1471