Nevada Revised Statutes Section 631.400 - Professions, Occupations and Businesses

Penalties; injunctive relief.

1. A person who engages in the illegal practice of dentistry in this state, or who practices or offers to practice dental hygiene in this state without a license, or who, having a license, practices dental hygiene in a manner or place not permitted by the provisions of this chapter:

(a) If it is his first or second offense, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.

(b) If it is his third or subsequent offense, is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130.

2. The Board may assign such a person specific duties as a condition of renewing his license.

3. Whenever a person has engaged or is about to engage in any acts or practices which constitute or will constitute an offense against this chapter, the district court of any county, on application of the Board, may issue an injunction or other appropriate order restraining the conduct. Proceedings under this subsection are governed by Rule 65 of the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure, except that no bond or undertaking is required in any action commenced by the Board.

Last modified: February 27, 2006