1.  Any disciplinary action taken by a hearing officer or panel pursuant to NRS 631.350 is subject to the same procedural requirements which apply to disciplinary actions taken by the Board, and the officer or panel has those powers and duties given to the Board in relation thereto. Before taking disciplinary action, the hearing officer or panel shall review and consider the findings and recommendations of a review panel appointed pursuant to NRS 631.3635.

2.  Any decision of the hearing officer or panel relating to the imposition of any disciplinary action pursuant to this chapter is a final decision in a contested case.