639.2575 - Disciplinary action by hearing officer or panel: Procedural requirements; powers and duties of officer or panel; appeals.

639.2575  Disciplinary action by hearing officer or panel: Procedural requirements; powers and duties of officer or panel; appeals.

      1.  Any disciplinary action taken by a hearing officer or panel pursuant to NRS 639.081 is subject to the same procedural requirements which apply to disciplinary actions taken by the Board, and the officer or panel has those powers and duties given to the Board in relation thereto.

      2.  A decision of the hearing officer or panel relating to the imposition of a fine is a final decision in a contested case. Any party aggrieved by a decision of the officer or panel to place the holder of a certificate, license or permit on probation, reprimand him or her or revoke or suspend his or her certificate, license or permit may appeal that decision to the Board.

      (Added to NRS by 1983, 1540)

      NRS 639.2576  Immunity from civil action for assisting administrative proceeding.  The Board or any other person who initiates or assists in any lawful investigation or administrative proceeding concerning the discipline of a pharmacist is immune from any civil action for that initiation or assistance or any consequential damages, if the person acted without malicious intent.

      (Added to NRS by 1987, 948)