Nevada Revised Statutes Section 652.070 - Professions, Occupations and Businesses

Legislative declaration. The Legislature declares that:

1. The proper operation of medical laboratories within the State is a matter of vital concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare.

2. The purpose of this chapter is to promote public health, safety and welfare by developing, establishing and enforcing:

(a) Minimum standards for the licensing of medical laboratories;

(b) Minimum qualifications for laboratory directors and the certification of laboratory personnel;

(c) Performance standards for laboratories; and

(d) Requirements for the retention of the health care and other regularly maintained records of laboratories.

Last modified: February 27, 2006