NAC637.235. Grounds for disciplinary action: “Unethical or unprofessional conduct” interpreted.

     1. As used in paragraph (l) of subsection 1 of NRS 637.150, the Board will interpret the phrase “unethical or unprofessional conduct” to include, without limitation:

     (a) Performing acts beyond the scope of the practice of ophthalmic dispensing;

     (b) Performing dispensing duties while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance;

     (c) Presenting any false or deceptive information to the Board or the public;

     (d) Engaging in the sexual harassment of any employee or consumer;

     (e) Attempting to obtain or retain a consumer, either directly or indirectly, by way of intimidation, coercion or deception;

     (f) Engaging in conduct that would lead to the harm or endangerment of the public;

     (g) Engaging in conduct that would be a violation of NAC 637.237; or

     (h) Violating an order issued by the Board.

     2. As used in this section, “sexual harassment” means unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other speech or physical conduct of a sexual nature that has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an employee’s work performance or creating an environment which is intimidating, hostile or offensive to an employee or consumer.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Dispensing Opt. by R042-02, eff. 8-29-2002; A by R108-04, 12-1-2004; R073-12, 6-3-2013)