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Nevada Revised Statutes Title 54. Professions, Occupations and Businesses § 638.128. Placement of license to practice veterinary medicine on inactive status: Application; qualifications; effect; regulations

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. A licensed veterinarian may apply to the Board to be placed on inactive status. The Board may grant the application if the applicant has:

(a) A medical disability as determined by the Board;

(b) Changed the location of his or her practice of veterinary medicine from this State to another state or country;

(c) Never engaged in the practice of veterinary medicine in this State after licensure; or

(d) Ceased to engage in the practice of veterinary medicine in this State for 12 consecutive months,

and, as of the date of the application, has met all requirements for the issuance or renewal of a license to practice veterinary medicine.

2. If the application is granted, the applicant shall not engage in the practice of veterinary medicine in this State unless the applicant is returned to active status.

3. A person whose license has been placed on inactive status pursuant to this section is exempt from any requirements for continuing education.

4. The Board shall adopt regulations prescribing the:

(a) Procedures for making an application pursuant to this section;

(b) Procedures and terms upon which a person whose license has been placed on inactive status may resume the practice of veterinary medicine; and

(c) Fees for renewal of inactive status.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 54. Professions, Occupations and Businesses § 638.128. Placement of license to practice veterinary medicine on inactive status: Application; qualifications; effect; regulations - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-54-professions-occupations-and-businesses/nv-rev-st-638-128/

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