648.165 - Issuance of citations for unauthorized practice; administrative fines; appeal.

648.165  Issuance of citations for unauthorized practice; administrative fines; appeal.

      1.  The Board may issue to a person who has violated NRS 648.060 a citation.

      2.  Such a citation must be in writing and describe with particularity the nature of the violation. The citation must also inform the person of the provisions of subsection 5. A separate citation must be issued for each such violation.

      3.  If appropriate, the citation must contain an order of abatement fixing a reasonable time for abatement of the violation.

      4.  The Board shall assess an administrative fine of:

      (a) For the first such violation, $2,500.

      (b) For the second such violation, $5,000.

      (c) For the third or subsequent such violation, $10,000.

      5.  To appeal the finding of such a violation, the person must request a hearing by written notice of appeal to the Board within 30 days after the date of issuance of the citation.

      (Added to NRS by 1993, 289)