NRS635.118. Licensees: Notice of change in mailing address; notice of change in location or close of office located in State; location of records.

      1.  Each licensee shall:

      (a) Maintain a permanent mailing address with the Board; and

      (b) If the licensee changes his or her permanent mailing address, notify the Board in writing of the new permanent mailing address within 30 days after the change of address.

      2.  If a licensee fails to provide the written notice required by paragraph (b) of subsection 1, the Board shall, in addition to any disciplinary action taken or fine imposed pursuant to NRS 635.130, impose upon the licensee a fine not to exceed $250.

      3.  A licensee who changes the location of his or her office in this State shall notify the Board in writing of the change in location before practicing at the new location.

      4.  A licensee who closes his or her office in this State shall:

      (a) Notify the Board in writing of the closure within 14 days after closing the office; and

      (b) For a period of 5 years thereafter, unless a longer period of retention is provided by federal law, keep the Board apprised in writing of the location and custodian of the medical records of the patients of the licensee.

      (Added to NRS by 2011, 1871)