Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors
NRS 641C.720 - Filing of complaint; authorized disciplinary action; reinstatement of suspended or revoked license or certificate; private reprimands prohibited; orders imposing discipline deemed public records; retention of complaints.


1. The Board or any of its members who become aware of any ground for initiating disciplinary action against a person engaging in the practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders or the clinical practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders in this State shall, and any other person who is so aware may, file a written complaint specifying the relevant facts with the Board. The complaint must specifically charge one or more of the grounds for initiating disciplinary action.
2. If, after notice and a hearing as required by law, the Board determines that a licensed or certified counselor or certified intern has violated a provision of this chapter or any regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter, it may:
(a) Administer a public reprimand;
(b) Suspend the license or certificate and impose conditions for the removal of the suspension;
(c) Revoke the license or certificate and prescribe the requirements for the reinstatement of the license or certificate;
(d) If he or she is a licensed or certified counselor, require him or her to be supervised by another person while engaging in the practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders or the clinical practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders;
(e) Require him or her to participate in treatment or counseling and pay the expenses of that treatment or counseling;
(f) Require him or her to pay restitution to any person adversely affected by his or her acts or omissions;
(g) Impose a fine of not more than $5,000; or
(h) Take any combination of the actions authorized by paragraphs (a) to (g), inclusive.
3. If a license or certificate is revoked or suspended pursuant to subsection 2, the licensed or certified counselor or certified intern may apply to the Board for reinstatement of the suspended license or certificate or may apply to the Board pursuant to the provisions of chapter 622A of NRS for reinstatement of the revoked license or certificate. The Board may accept or reject the application and may require the successful completion of an examination as a condition of reinstatement of the license or certificate.
4. The Board shall not administer a private reprimand.
5. An order that imposes discipline and the findings of fact and conclusions of law supporting that order are public records.
6. The Board shall retain all complaints filed with the Board pursuant to this section for at least 10 years, including, without limitation, any complaints not acted upon.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 3057; A 2003, 3459; 2005, 795; 2007, 3071; 2009, 904)

Structure Nevada Revised Statutes

Nevada Revised Statutes

Chapter 641C - Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors

NRS 641C.010 - Legislative declaration.

NRS 641C.020 - Definitions.

NRS 641C.030 - "Board" defined.

NRS 641C.040 - "Certificate" defined.

NRS 641C.050 - "Certified counselor" defined.

NRS 641C.060 - "Certified intern" defined.

NRS 641C.065 - "Clinical practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders" defined.

NRS 641C.070 - "Habitual use" defined.

NRS 641C.080 - "License" defined.

NRS 641C.090 - "Licensed counselor" defined.

NRS 641C.100 - "Practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders" defined.

NRS 641C.105 - "Practice of counseling persons with an addictive disorder related to gambling" defined.

NRS 641C.110 - "Problem gambling" defined.

NRS 641C.130 - Applicability of chapter. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] Applicability of chapter. [Effective January 1, 2022.]

NRS 641C.150 - Creation; appointment and qualifications of members; limitations on civil liability.

NRS 641C.155 - Required orientation for new members of Board; policies concerning compensation and performance reviews of staff.

NRS 641C.160 - Terms of office; removal of members; election of officers; meetings; limitations on expenses; maintenance of records; adoption of seal; quorum.

NRS 641C.170 - Salary of members; per diem allowance and travel expenses of members and employees.

NRS 641C.180 - Location of offices; employment of attorneys, investigators and other persons.

NRS 641C.190 - Payment of expenses; deposit of money; delegation of authority to take disciplinary action; deposit of fines; claims for attorney’s fees and costs of investigation.

NRS 641C.200 - Regulations.

NRS 641C.205 - Forms for licensure and certification.

NRS 641C.210 - Duties of Executive Director.

NRS 641C.220 - Interlocal agreements with Indian tribes.

NRS 641C.230 - Annual report to Joint Interim Standing Committee on Health and Human Services and Chairs of regional behavioral health policy boards.

NRS 641C.240 - Board may enter into agreement with Department of Health and Human Services for certain types of administrative assistance.

NRS 641C.250 - License or certificate is revocable privilege; holder acquires no vested right.

NRS 641C.260 - Application for license or certificate: Submission of application, fingerprints and fee.

NRS 641C.265 - Application for license or certificate: Submission of official transcripts by alternate means.

NRS 641C.280 - Payment of child support: Submission of certain information by applicant; grounds for denial of license or certificate; duty of Board. [Effective until the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to...

NRS 641C.290 - Examination required for license or certificate as counselor.

NRS 641C.300 - Waiver of examination for person who holds license or certificate as clinical alcohol and drug counselor or alcohol and drug counselor in another jurisdiction.

NRS 641C.310 - Investigations and hearings related to applications for license or certificate; grounds for denial of license or certificate.

NRS 641C.320 - Issuance of provisional license or certificate as clinical alcohol and drug counselor or alcohol and drug counselor; period of validity; prohibition on renewal.

NRS 641C.330 - Requirements for issuance of license.

NRS 641C.3305 - Expedited license by endorsement: Requirements; procedure for issuance.

NRS 641C.3306 - Expedited license by endorsement: Requirements; procedure for issuance; provisional license pending action on application.

NRS 641C.331 - Period of validity of license; scope of practice authorized by license.

NRS 641C.340 - Requirements for issuance of certificate; period of validity of certificate; scope of practice authorized by certificate.

NRS 641C.350 - Requirements for issuance of license.

NRS 641C.355 - Expedited license by endorsement: Requirements; procedure for issuance.

NRS 641C.356 - Expedited license by endorsement: Requirements; procedure for issuance; provisional license pending action on application.

NRS 641C.360 - Period of validity of license; scope of practice authorized by license.

NRS 641C.390 - Requirements for issuance of certificate; period of validity of certificate; scope of practice authorized by certificate.

NRS 641C.395 - Expedited certificate by endorsement: Requirements; procedure for issuance.

NRS 641C.396 - Expedited certificate by endorsement: Requirements; procedure for issuance; provisional certificate pending action on application.

NRS 641C.420 - Requirements for issuance of certificate; period of validity of certificate; scope of practice authorized by certificate.

NRS 641C.430 - Requirements for issuance of certificate.

NRS 641C.432 - Expedited certificate by endorsement: Requirements; procedure for issuance.

NRS 641C.433 - Expedited certificate by endorsement: Requirements; procedure for issuance; provisional certificate pending action on application.

NRS 641C.435 - Period of validity of certificate; scope of practice authorized by certificate.

NRS 641C.440 - Requirements for issuance of certificate; period of validity of certificate; scope of practice authorized by certificate.

NRS 641C.450 - Requirements for renewal of license or certificate on or before date of expiration. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] Requirements for renewal of license or certificate on or before date of expiration. [Effective January 1, 2022,...

NRS 641C.455 - Renewal of license or certificate: Authority of Board to make data request concerning demographic and practice information available to applicants for voluntary completion and electronic submission; confidentiality of information provi...

NRS 641C.460 - Procedure for renewal or restoration after date of expiration.

NRS 641C.470 - Fees.

NRS 641C.530 - Reports of criminal history: Use by Board in making determinations concerning licensure and certification and disciplinary action; authority of Board to require submission of fingerprints to obtain reports; authority of Board to consid...

NRS 641C.540 - Inactive status: Application; effect; regulations.

NRS 641C.600 - Inquiry into and documentation of veteran status of new adult clients; provision of contact information for Department of Veterans Services.

NRS 641C.610 - Recordings of certain training activities: Retention; requirements; compliance with and applicability of provisions governing health care records; regulations.

NRS 641C.700 - Grounds for disciplinary action.

NRS 641C.710 - Suspension of license or certificate for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of license or certificate. [Effective until 2 years after the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the...

NRS 641C.720 - Filing of complaint; authorized disciplinary action; reinstatement of suspended or revoked license or certificate; private reprimands prohibited; orders imposing discipline deemed public records; retention of complaints.

NRS 641C.730 - Subpoenas: Issuance; enforcement; penalty for failure to obey.

NRS 641C.740 - Payment of fees and mileage for witnesses.

NRS 641C.760 - Confidentiality of certain records of Board; exceptions.

NRS 641C.900 - Unlawful to engage in practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders, clinical practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders or practice of counseling persons with an addic...

NRS 641C.910 - Unlawful to engage in certain acts, use certain titles or make certain representations without being licensed or certified; injunctive relief.

NRS 641C.950 - Penalties.

NRS 641C.960 - Additional penalties.