Nevada § 636.290 - Authority of Board; authorized actions by Board
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 636.290 — Authority of Board; authorized actions by Board, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 636.290. Authority of Board; authorized actions by Board
1. Any person licensed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter or engaged in the
unlawful practice of optometry without a license may be disciplined by the Board for
cause in the manner specified in this chapter. A person licensed to practice optometry in this State is subject to the jurisdiction
of the Board for any act specified in this chapter, regardless of whether the license
is expired, suspended or revoked. 2. Unless the Board takes action pursuant to NRS 636.325 , the Board may discipline a licensee for a violation of any provision of this chapter
or regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter in one or more of the following ways,
with or without the imposition by the Board of a monetary penalty: (a) Issuing a letter of public reprimand; (b) Issuing an order to cease and desist; (c) Issuing an order of probation for a specified period, with or without conditions; (d) Issuing an order of suspension for a specified period, with or without conditions;
or (e) Issuing an order of revocation, with or without permission to apply for licensure
at a future date.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 636.290
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 636.290 cover?
Section 636.290 ("Authority of Board; authorized actions by Board") 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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