Nevada Revised Statutes Section 641C.910 - Professions, Occupations and Businesses

Unlawful to engage in certain acts, use certain titles or make certain representations without being licensed or certified; civil action for injunctive relief.

1. A person shall not:

(a) Hold himself out to a member of the general public as an alcohol and drug abuse counselor, alcohol and drug abuse counselor intern, problem gambling counselor or problem gambling counselor intern;

(b) Use the title “alcohol and drug abuse counselor,” “alcohol and drug abuse counselor intern,” “drug abuse counselor,” “substance abuse counselor,” “problem gambling counselor,” “problem gambling counselor intern,” “gambling counselor,” “detoxification technician” or any similar title in connection with his work; or

(c) Imply in any way that he is licensed or certified by the Board,

Ê unless he is licensed or certified by the Board pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or a regulation adopted pursuant to NRS 641C.500.

2. If the Board believes that any person has violated or is about to violate any provision of this chapter or a regulation adopted pursuant thereto, it may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin the person from engaging in or continuing the violation. An injunction:

(a) May be issued without proof of actual damage sustained by any person.

(b) Does not prevent the criminal prosecution and punishment of a person who violates a provision of this chapter or a regulation adopted pursuant thereto.

Last modified: February 27, 2006