Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 638 - Veterinarians
LICENSING
Section 638.0433 - Practice without license: Issuance of citation; assessment of administrative fine

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 638.0433

Current through September 16, 2024

1. In addition to any other penalty provided by law, the Board may issue a citation to a person who practices veterinary medicine without a license issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or chapter 638 of NRS.

2. The Board may assess an administrative fine in an amount not to exceed $5,000 for each violation. In determining the appropriate amount of the administrative fine, the Board will consider:

(a) The veterinary services performed by the person who practiced veterinary medicine without a license;

(b) The degree of physical harm suffered by the animal;

(c) The number and types of similar:
(1) Complaints received against the person by the Board; and

(2) Violations committed by the person in this State;

(d) The person's history or record of similar violations committed outside of this State; and

(e) Any other facts or circumstances that the Board determines is relevant to protect animals and the public from any future harm by the person.

3. A citation issued pursuant to this section must be in writing and describe with particularity the nature of the violation.

Added to NAC by Bd. of Veterinary Med. Exam'rs by R091-06, eff. 11-13-2006; A by R117-23A, eff. 2/16/2024

NRS 638.070, 638.1471

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