NRS 653.310 – Definitions.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 653.320 to 653.400, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 2019, 2722)
NRS 653.320 – “Board” defined.
“Board” means the State Board of Health. (Added to NRS by 2019, 2722)
NRS 653.330 – “Department” defined.
“Department” means the Department of Health and Human Services. (Added to NRS by 2019, 2722)
NRS 653.340 – “Division” defined.
“Division” means the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services. (Added to NRS by 2019, 2722)
NRS 653.350 – “License” defined.
“License” means a license to engage in radiation therapy and radiologic imaging issued pursuant to NRS 653.510, 653.530 or 653.540. The term does not include a limited license. (Added to NRS by 2019, 2722)
NRS 653.360 – “Limited license” defined.
“Limited license” means a limited license to engage in radiologic imaging issued pursuant to NRS 653.520, 653.530 or 653.540. (Added to NRS by 2019, 2722)
NRS 653.370 – “Mammography” defined.
“Mammography” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 457.182. (Added to NRS by 2019, 2722)
NRS 653.380 – “Radiation therapy” defined.
“Radiation therapy” means the administration of ionizing radiation for therapeutic purposes. (Added to NRS by 2019, 2722)
NRS 653.390 – “Radiologic imaging” defined.
“Radiologic imaging” means the use of ionizing radiation to diagnose or visualize a medical condition. (Added to NRS by 2019, 2722)
NRS 653.400 – “Radiologist assistant” defined.
“Radiologist assistant” means a person who holds a license and meets the requirements of NRS 653.600. (Added to NRS by 2019, 2722)
NRS 653.430 – Applicability of chapter. [Effective through December 31, 2021.] Applicability of chapter. [Effective January 1, 2022.]
The provisions of this chapter do not apply to: 1. A physician or physician assistant licensed pursuant to chapter 630 or 633 of NRS. 2. A dentist, dental hygienist or dental therapist licensed pursuant to chapter 631 of NRS or a dental assistant working within the scope of his or her employment under the direct […]