NAC386.861. Imposition of additional penalties by Association or Executive Director or during appeal; approval of suspension by Board.

     1. In addition to any penalty set forth in NAC 386.600 to 386.886, inclusive, the Association may impose any of the following penalties for a violation of a provision of those sections:

     (a) The imposition of a fine of not more than $1,000;

     (b) The issuance of a sanction indicating the occurrence of misconduct and the imposition of a fine of not more than $1,000;

     (c) The placement of a school on probation and the imposition of a fine of not more than $2,500;

     (d) The suspension of the membership of a school in the Association and the imposition of a fine of not more than $5,000; or

     (e) Any combination of the actions specified in paragraphs (a) to (d), inclusive.

     2. The Association will maintain a record of each sanction issued and fine imposed pursuant to subsection 1. If a school which is issued a sanction or against which a fine is imposed repeats the violation for which the sanction is issued or fine is imposed, the Association may suspend the membership of the school in the Association for the period specified by the Board pursuant to subsection 4.

     3. A school that is placed on probation pursuant to subsection 1 may not participate in any activity relating to a league, regional or state tournament for the period determined by the Association. If the school repeats the violation for which the school was placed on probation, the Association will suspend the membership of the school in the Association for the period specified by the Board pursuant to subsection 4.

     4. The Executive Director, an administrator or a panel specified in NAC 386.852 may, during an appeal made pursuant to NAC 386.850 to 386.858, inclusive, suspend or impose a fine or other penalty against a school that is a party to the appeal. A suspension imposed pursuant to this section is not final until the Board approves the imposition and duration of the suspension.

     5. If a penalty is imposed or disciplinary action is taken against a school or pupil, the Executive Director may, in addition to the penalty imposed or disciplinary action taken, impose a penalty against the school or pupil pursuant to this section.

     (Added to NAC by Nev. Interscholastic Activities Ass’n by R206-03, eff. 11-2-2004; A by R040-11, 12-30-2011)