Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 641B - Social Workers
PRACTICE BEFORE THE BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR SOCIAL WORKERS
Miscellaneous Petitions
Section 641B.425 - Petition for declaratory order or advisory opinion: Action by Board

1. Upon receiving a petition for a declaratory order or an advisory opinion, the Board will place the matter on the agenda for discussion at its next regularly scheduled meeting. If the petition is received within 10 days before the next regularly scheduled meeting, the petition may be placed on the agenda for discussion at the following meeting.

2. At the appropriate meeting, the Board will consider the matter and grant or deny the petition.

3. If the Board denies the petition, no further action will be taken.

4. If the Board grants the petition, the Board will issue its declaratory order or advisory opinion within 90 days after granting the petition, or within 120 days if good cause exists for an extended period of consideration. The Board may schedule a hearing on the issue raised in the petition before issuing its decision. Such a hearing constitutes sufficient cause to warrant the extension.