The grounds for initiating disciplinary action pursuant to the provisions of this chapter include:

1. Conviction of:

(a) A felony relating to the practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders, the clinical practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders or the practice of counseling persons with an addictive disorder related to gambling;

(b) An offense involving moral turpitude; or

(c) A violation of a federal or state law regulating the possession, distribution or use of a controlled substance or dangerous drug as defined in chapter 453 of NRS;

2. Fraud or deception in:

(a) Applying for a license or certificate;

(b) Taking an examination for a license or certificate;

(c) Documenting the continuing education required to renew or reinstate a license or certificate;

(d) Submitting a claim for payment to an insurer; or

(e) 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;

3. Allowing the unauthorized use of a license or certificate issued pursuant to this chapter;

4. Professional incompetence;

5. Any alcohol or other substance use disorder that impairs the ability of a licensed or certified counselor or certified intern to engage 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;

6. Engaging in the practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders, the practice of counseling persons with an addictive disorder related to gambling or the clinical practice of counseling persons with alcohol and other substance use disorders with an inactive, expired, suspended or revoked license or certificate;

7. Engaging in behavior that is contrary to the ethical standards as set forth in the regulations of the Board; and

8. The 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.

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

(Added to NRS by 1999, 3057; A 2003, 2716; 2007, 3071; 2009, 903; 2017, 644)