641C.910 - Unlawful to engage in certain acts, use certain titles or make certain representations without being licensed or certified; civil action for injunctive relief.
641C.910 Unlawful to engage in certain acts, use certain titles or make certain representations without being licensed or certified; civil action for injunctive relief.
1. A person shall not:
(a) Hold himself or herself out to a member of the general public as a clinical alcohol and drug abuse counselor, a clinical alcohol and drug abuse counselor intern, an alcohol and drug abuse counselor, an alcohol and drug abuse counselor intern, a problem gambling counselor or a problem gambling counselor intern;
(b) Use the title “clinical alcohol and drug abuse counselor,” “clinical alcohol and drug abuse counselor intern,” “alcohol and drug abuse counselor,” “alcohol and drug abuse counselor intern,” “drug abuse counselor,” “substance abuse counselor,” “problem gambling counselor,” “problem gambling counselor intern,” “gambling counselor,” “detoxification technician” or any similar title in connection with his or her work; or
(c) Imply in any way that he or she is licensed or certified by the Board,
Ê unless the person is licensed or certified by the Board pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or a regulation adopted pursuant to NRS 641C.500.
2. If the Board believes that any person has violated or is about to violate any provision of this chapter or a regulation adopted pursuant thereto, it may bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin the person from engaging in or continuing the violation. An injunction:
(a) May be issued without proof of actual damage sustained by any person.
(b) Does not prevent the criminal prosecution and punishment of a person who violates a provision of this chapter or a regulation adopted pursuant thereto.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 3060; A 2003, 1167, 1422; 2007, 3072)
NRS 641C.950 Penalties. A person who violates any provision of this chapter or a regulation adopted pursuant thereto is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 3058; A 2003, 1168)