623A.353 - Confidentiality of certain records of Board; exceptions. - Nevada Statutes

623A.353  Confidentiality of certain records of Board; exceptions.

      1.  Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 239.0115, a record of the Board that relates to an employee of the Board or an examination administered by the Board is confidential.

      2.  The records described in this section may be disclosed, pursuant to procedures established by regulation of the Board, to:

      (a) A court;

      (b) An agency of the Federal Government;

      (c) Another state;

      (d) A political subdivision of this State; or

      (e) Any other related professional board or organization.

      3.  The Board may report to any other related professional board and organization the score of an applicant on an examination administered by the Board.

      4.  Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 239.0115, a complaint filed with the Board, all documents and other information filed with the complaint and all documents and other information compiled as a result of an investigation conducted to determine whether to initiate disciplinary action against a person are confidential, unless the person submits a written statement to the Board requesting that such documents and information be made public records.

      5.  The charging documents filed with the Board to initiate disciplinary action pursuant to chapter 622A of NRS and all other documents and information considered by the Board when determining whether to impose discipline are public records.

      6.  The provisions of this section do not prohibit the Board from communicating or cooperating with or providing any documents or other information to any other licensing board or any other agency that is investigating a person, including, without limitation, a law enforcement agency.

      (Added to NRS by 2001, 498; A 2005, 758; 2007, 2130)