NRS 439A.175: Application for letter of support; qualifications; conditions for contract between employer and J-1 visa physician.

1. An employer or J-1 visa physician who seeks a letter of support must:

(a) Apply to the Program for a letter of support in the manner prescribed by the State Board of Health;

(b) Include with the application proof satisfactory to the Division that the J-1 visa physician is licensed to practice medicine pursuant to chapter 630 of NRS or has submitted an application for a license to practice medicine pursuant to chapter 630 of NRS; and

(c) Include with the application a copy of the contract entered into by the employer and the J-1 visa physician.

2. The contract entered into by the employer and the J-1 visa physician:

(a) Must comply with:

(1) All applicable provisions of federal law; and

(2) The regulations adopted by the State Board of Health pursuant to NRS 439A.130 to 439A.185, inclusive.

(b) Must not include:

(1) A noncompete clause or restrictive covenant that prevents or discourages the J-1 visa physician from continuing to practice after the term of the contract expires; or

(2) Any provision authorizing termination without cause.

3. The Program may provide a letter of support to a J-1 visa physician:

(a) If the Program determines that the waiver is in the public interest;

(b) If the contract entered into by the employer and the J-1 visa physician complies with the provisions of this section; and

(c) Upon payment of the prescribed application fee.