Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 637 - Dispensing Opticians
Section 637.Sec. 3 - NEW

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 637.Sec. 3

Current through September 16, 2024

1. An application for a license as an apprentice dispensing optician must be submitted in the form and manner prescribed by the Board. Such an application must include, without limitation:

(a) Proof that the applicant satisfies the requirements of section 7 of Assembly Bill No. 415, chapter 223, Statutes of Nevada 2023, at page 1386.

(b) The name and address of the optical establishment where the apprenticeship will be conducted.

(c) A statement indicating whether the applicant has had a disciplinary action taken or initiated against any professional license the applicant has held in this State or any other jurisdiction. If so, the applicant must disclose the circumstances of the disciplinary action and, if requested by the Board, submit to a background check.

(d) A statement indicating whether the applicant has been convicted of a misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony in this State or any other state or jurisdiction. If so, the applicant must disclose the circumstances of the conviction and, if requested by the Board, submit to a background check.

(e) The sworn statement of the applicant and the licensed dispensing optician, ophthalmologist or optometrist who will act as the supervisor of record of the applicant required by section 7.

(f) An affidavit attesting to the truthfulness of all statements made in the application.

(g) The application fee as set forth in NAC 637.220.

2. The submission of false or misleading statements, information or documents or the failure to provide the information required as part of the application is sufficient cause for the Board to reject the application or revoke the license of an apprentice dispensing optician.

3. The Executive Director of the Board, an authorized employee of the Board or designee of the Board may review and approve or deny applications for a license pursuant to this section and in accordance with the policies of the Board.

Added to NAC by Bd. of Dispensing Opt. by R067-23A, eff. 12/15/2023

NRS 637.070, as amended by section 22 of Assembly Bill No. 415, chapter 223, Statutes of Nevada 2023, at page 1391, section 8 of Assembly Bill No. 415, chapter 223, Statutes of Nevada 2023, at page 1386, section 9 of Assembly Bill No. 415, chapter 223, Statutes of Nevada 2023, at page 1387

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