NRS 641B.400: Grounds for disciplinary action.

The grounds for initiating disciplinary action pursuant to this chapter are:

1. Unprofessional conduct;

2. Conviction of:

(a) A felony relating to the practice of social work;

(b) Any offense involving moral turpitude; or

(c) A violation of any federal or state law regulating the possession, distribution or use of any controlled substance or dangerous drug as defined in chapter 454 of NRS;

3. Use of fraud or deception in:

(a) Applying for a license;

(b) Undergoing the initial licensing examination; or

(c) Rendering services as a social worker;

4. Allowing unauthorized use of a license issued pursuant to this chapter;

5. Professional incompetence;

6. Practicing social work without a license;

7. Having an alcohol or other substance use disorder which impairs the ability to practice social work; and

8. Operation of a medical facility, as defined in NRS 449.0151, at any time during which:

(a) The license of the facility is suspended or revoked; or

(b) An act or omission occurs which results in the suspension or revocation of the license pursuant to NRS 449.160.

Ê This subsection applies to an owner or other principal responsible for the operation of the facility.