635.075  Limited license: Application; fee; qualifications; limitations on practice; renewal; regulations.

1.  The Board shall issue a limited license to practice podiatry pursuant to this section to each applicant who complies with the provisions of this section.

2.  An applicant for a limited license to practice podiatry must submit to the Board:

(a) An application on a form provided by the Board;

(b) A fee in the amount of the fee for an application for a license required pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 3 of NRS 635.050; and

(c) Satisfactory proof that the applicant:

(1) Is of good moral character;

(2) Is a citizen of the United States or is lawfully entitled to remain and work in the United States;

(3) For not less than 25 years:

(I) Was licensed to practice podiatry in one or more states or the District of Columbia and practiced podiatry during the period each such license was in effect; and

(II) Remained licensed in good standing at all times during the period he or she was licensed to practice podiatry; and

(4) Has not committed any act described in subsection 2 of NRS 635.130. For the purposes of this subparagraph, an affidavit signed by the applicant stating that the applicant has not committed any act described in subsection 2 of NRS 635.130 constitutes satisfactory proof.

3.  An applicant for a limited license is not required to be licensed to practice podiatry in another state or the District of Columbia when he or she submits the application for a limited license to the Board.

4.  A person who is issued a limited license pursuant to this section may practice podiatry only under the direct supervision of a podiatric physician who is licensed pursuant to this chapter and who does not hold a limited license issued pursuant to this section.

5.  A limited license issued pursuant to this section:

(a) Is effective upon issuance; and

(b) May be renewed in the manner prescribed in NRS 635.110.

6.  The Board may:

(a) Place such restrictions and conditions upon a limited license issued pursuant to this section as the Board deems appropriate; and

(b) Adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section.

(Added to NRS by 2003, 672; A 2007, 1043)