NAC632.919. Legal representation of respondent; rules of conduct; attorney’s fees.

     1. A respondent may be represented by an attorney licensed to practice law in this State. If the attorney is not licensed to practice law in this State, he or she must be associated with an attorney who is so licensed. The respondent may appear on his or her own behalf.

     2. An attorney appearing in a hearing before the Board shall ensure that his or her conduct complies with the Nevada Rules of Professional Conduct.

     3. All persons appearing in a hearing before the Board shall conform to the standards of ethical and courteous conduct required in the courts of this State.

     4. If a person fails to conform his or her conduct to the standards required by this section, the Board may:

     (a) Limit the evidence presented by that person; or

     (b) Exclude the person or the person’s representative from the hearing.

     5. Any action taken by the Board pursuant to this section and the specific reasons for that action will be stated on the record.

     6. The respondent shall pay the cost for representation by his or her attorney at a hearing before the Board.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Nursing, eff. 11-6-95)