Nevada § 631.170 - Examination of applicants; restriction on participation in grading examinations; meetings; quorum

Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 631.170 — Examination of applicants; restriction on participation in grading examinations; meetings; quorum, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 631.170. Examination of applicants; restriction on participation in grading examinations; meetings; quorum

1. The Board shall meet whenever necessary to examine applicants. The dates of the examinations must be fixed by the Board. The Board may conduct examinations outside this State, and for this purpose may

use the facilities of dental colleges. 2. The members who are dental hygienists or dental therapists may vote on all matters

but may not participate in grading any clinical examinations required by NRS 631.240 for the licensing of dentists. If a member is not licensed under the provisions of this chapter, the member shall

not participate in grading any examination required by the Board. 3. The Board may also meet at such other times and places and for such other purposes

as it may deem proper. 4. A quorum consists of five members who are dentists and two members who are dental

hygienists or dental therapists.

Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 631.170 cover?

Section 631.170 ("Examination of applicants; restriction on participation in grading examinations; meetings; quorum") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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