1.  The Board may issue to a qualified person a temporary license to practice osteopathic medicine in this State which authorizes the person to serve as a substitute for a physician licensed pursuant to chapter 630 of NRS or an osteopathic physician licensed pursuant to this chapter who is absent from his or her practice.

Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 633.391

  • person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
  • physician: means a person who engages in the practice of medicine, including osteopathy and homeopathy. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.040

2.  Each applicant for a temporary license issued pursuant to this section must pay the temporary license fee specified in this chapter.

3.  A temporary license to practice osteopathic medicine is valid for not more than 6 months after issuance and is not renewable. Upon the expiration of a temporary license, an osteopathic physician may apply for a new temporary license in accordance with the provisions of this section.