NAC484C.030. Forensic analyst of alcohol: Renewal of certificate.

The Director or his or her designee shall renew the certificate of any person certified by him or her as a forensic analyst of alcohol who applies in writing to the Director for a renewal before the certificate expires and:

     1. Successfully completes a course approved by the Committee, consisting of at least 8 hours of instruction on the subjects taught in the basic course described in paragraph (c) of subsection 2 of NAC 484C.020 and demonstrates the person’s competence in calibrating breath-testing devices and in evaluating others on their competence in operating such devices; or

     2. Submits to the Director or designee the following documents:

     (a) A current resume of the person’s education and other qualifications.

     (b) Verification of attendance at no less than two seminars or training programs related to the influence of alcohol on drivers. The verification must include the dates of attendance, the names of the instructors and speakers, and a general description of the curriculum.

     (c) Proof of acceptance as an expert in the field of breath alcohol testing in no less than four courts of law. The proof must include the names of the courts, date of acceptance and the names of the cases for which the person was accepted as an expert.

     (d) Verification of continued activity in the field of breath alcohol testing since the person’s previous certification.

     (Added to NAC by Com. on Testing for Intoxication, eff. 10-26-83; A 3-11-86; R112-97, 5-26-98)—(Substituted in revision for NAC 484.598)