Nevada Revised Statutes Section 634.115 - Professions, Occupations and Businesses

Temporary license: Application; conditions; limitations.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 4 and 5, upon application, payment of the required fee and the approval of its Secretary and President, the Board may, without examination, grant a temporary license to practice chiropractic in this state to a person who holds a corresponding license or certificate in another jurisdiction which is in good standing and who actively practices chiropractic in that jurisdiction. A temporary license may be issued for the limited purpose of authorizing the holder thereof to treat patients in this state.

2. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, an applicant for a temporary license must file an application with the Secretary of the Board not less than 30 days before the applicant intends to practice chiropractic in this state. Upon the request of an applicant, the President or Secretary may, for good cause, authorize the applicant to file his application fewer than 30 days before he intends to practice chiropractic in this state.

3. An application for a temporary license must be accompanied by a fee of $50 and include:

(a) The applicant’s name, the address of his primary place of practice and his telephone number;

(b) A current photograph of the applicant measuring 2 by 2 inches;

(c) The name of the chiropractic school or college from which the applicant graduated and the date of his graduation; and

(d) The number of the applicant’s license to practice chiropractic in another jurisdiction.

4. A temporary license is valid for the 10-day period designated on the license and is not renewable.

5. The Board may not grant more than two temporary licenses to an applicant during any calendar year.

Last modified: February 27, 2006