Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 654.185 - Referral of complaints to appropriate jurisdiction; immunity from civil liability1. If the Board determines that a complaint filed with the Board concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of another licensing board, the Board shall refer the complaint to the other licensing board within 5 days after making the determination.2. The Board may refer a complaint pursuant to subsection 1 orally, electronically or in writing.3. The provisions of subsection 1 apply to any complaint filed with the Board, including, without limitation:(a) A complaint which concerns a person who or entity which is licensed, certified or otherwise regulated by the Board or by another licensing board; and(b) A complaint which concerns a person who or entity which is licensed, certified or otherwise regulated solely by another licensing board.4. The provisions of this section do not prevent the Board from acting upon a complaint which concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of the Board regardless of whether the Board refers the complaint pursuant to subsection 1.5. The Board or an officer or employee of the Board is immune from any civil liability for any decision or action taken in good faith and without malicious intent in carrying out the provisions in this section.6. As used in this section, "licensing board" means: (a) A board created pursuant to chapter 630, 630A, 631, 632, 633, 634, 634A, 635, 636, 637, 637B, 639, 640, 640A, 640B, 640C, 640D, 640E, 641, 641A, 641B, 641C, 641D, 643 or 644A of NRS; and(b) The Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services.Added to NRS by 2013, 2247; A 2015, 2311; 2019, 2738; 2021, 1601Amended by 2021, Ch. 289,§23, eff. 10/1/2021.Amended by 2019, Ch. 435,§67, eff. 1/1/2020.Amended by 2015, Ch. 404,§61, eff. 10/1/2015.Added by 2013, Ch. 406,§107, eff. 10/1/2013.