Committees

MISSION: The mission of the Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners is to protect the dental health interest of Nevadans by developing and maintaining programs to:
* Ensure that only qualified professionals are licensed to practice dentistry and dental hygiene.
* Ensure that violators of the laws regulating the dental and dental hygiene professions are sanctioned as appropriate.

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MANDATES: NRS, NAC 631. Adopted Regulation LCB NO: R072-22AP. NRS 629.
MEETINGS: 2 or more meetings a month with the full board or with a sub committee.

INFO: Listed in public records as an exempt board but no public records have been located.

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INFO: The Nevada Department of Transportation is overseen by a Board of Directors, chaired by the Nevada state governor. Requests for funding are reviewed, and a public comment session is open for those who wish to address the Board with their concerns.

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MANDATES: NRS 408.106 and others. The Governor shall appoint as members of the Board four persons who are residents of Nevada, informed on and interested in the construction and maintenance of highways and other matters relating to transportation. The members so appointed must be residents of Nevada in Rural and Urban areas as defined in the NRS
MEETINGS: The Board meets once per month to discuss department news, grants, and updates.

MISSION: The mission of the Nevada Board of Dispensing Opticians is to protect the public’s health, safety, and welfare by effectively regulating the practice of Opticianry.
INFO: Public meetings not available on the website. The nv.gov website may have this information but is not functioning, Aug 2025. Web Archive used https://web.archive.org/web/20250612002401/https://nvbdo.nv.gov/About/

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MANDATES: NRS 637.
1. Establishing standards of practice for persons licensed pursuant to this chapter.
2. Setting forth minimum standards for lenses, frames, specially fabricated optical devices and other ophthalmic devices dispensed by a dispensing optician. Such standards must be consistent with the minimum standards of quality approved by the American National Standards Institute.
The Board is funded from license fees collected from opticians and apprentice opticians. The Board does not receive funds from the State General fund.
MEETINGS: Special meetings may be called by the President of the Board on his or her own motion or by written consent of two or more other Board members.

INFO: The primary body overseeing the state's economic development efforts. It reviews programs, makes recommendations on the State Economic Development Plan, and approves applications for incentives like tax abatements.

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MANDATES: Authorized under NRS 231.033. Reviews and recommends improvements to state economic development programs, provides advice on the State Plan for Economic Development, and reviews/approves applications for tax abatements and other incentives.
MEETINGS: The board meets quarterly, and more often at the call of the Chair or a majority of its members.

MISSION: All Nevada students are equipped and feel empowered to attain their vision of success.
INFO: The Nevada State Board of Education acts as the North Star of the Nevada education system, developing the vision and policy goals for student achievement. The Board sets policy standards to ensure that all students receive equal and equitable access to a high-quality education.

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MANDATES: Authorized under NRS 385.021. Develops the 5-year strategic plan (Statewide Plan for the Improvement of Pupils) to improve academic achievement. Sets policy standards and reviews program outcomes, achievement data, and assessments.
MEETINGS: This board meets many times most months.

INFO: The Nevada Board of Equalization is a body responsible for property tax appeals, where property owners can challenge the assessed value of their property. It ensures property valuations are fair and accurate. maintaining the integrity of the property tax system.

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MANDATES: Hears and determines all appeals from action of County Boards of Equalization. Also hears direct appeals from valuations of the Nevada Tax Commission and other appeals as provided by law.
MEETINGS: Meets 2 to 6 times per year.

INFO: A state regulatory board responsible for licensing and overseeing professionals who provide counseling for alcohol, drug, and gambling disorders. It ensures public protection by setting education and competence standards, administering exams, and enforcing ethical practice.

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MANDATES: Authorized under NRS 641C. Issues credentials including Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC), Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), and specialized Problem Gambling certifications.
MEETINGS: The Board typically holds regular meetings every other month (bi-monthly).

INFO: A state board that licenses and regulates administrators of nursing homes and assisted living facilities to protect the health and safety of residents. It ensures administrators are qualified and competent to manage long-term care operations.

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MANDATES: Authorized under NRS 654. Licenses Nursing Home Administrators (NHA) and Assisted Living Facility Administrators (ALF). Utilizes the national NAB examination.
MEETINGS: The Board typically holds regular meetings quarterly (every three months).

INFO: A state board that licenses and regulates Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs) to protect public health and welfare. It oversees the practice of diagnosing and treating mental and emotional disorders within relational and family systems.

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MANDATES: Authorized under NRS 641A. Licenses Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT) and Interns (MFT-I). Requires a national licensing exam.
MEETINGS: The Board typically holds regular meetings bi-monthly (every other month).

INFO: A state board that licenses social workers at multiple practice levels to protect the public. It regulates the profession which applies principles of human development and social systems to help individuals, families, and groups.

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MANDATES: Authorized under NRS 641B. Issues licenses for Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), Master Social Workers (LMSW), Social Workers (LSW), and Interns (SWI).
MEETINGS: The Board typically holds regular meetings bi-monthly (every other month).

MISSION: The State Board of Health shares a vision and commitment to assuring that all Nevada residents have the highest attainable level of individual and community health.
INFO: An advisory body that provides recommendations on public health policy and regulations to the Director of the Division of Public and Behavioral Health. It focuses on non-administrative health matters to preserve the health of Nevada's citizens.

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MANDATES: Authorized under NRS 439.200-439.290. Composed of representatives from medicine, nursing, environmental health, and the public. Its role is advisory, not operational.
MEETINGS: Meets as needed to advise on public health matters and hold hearings on proposed regulations.

INFO: A state board that licenses homeopathic physicians who have a unique, broad scope of practice including homeopathy and the prescription of conventional pharmaceuticals and controlled substances.

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MANDATES: Authorized under NRS 630A. Licensure requires a medical degree, post-graduate homeopathic training, and passage of specific exams on Nevada law and controlled substances.
MEETINGS: The Board typically holds regular meetings quarterly (four times a year).

INFO: A state board that licenses Landscape Architects to protect public safety in the design of land areas, including sites, parks, streetscapes, and developments, ensuring competence in grading, drainage, and environmental integration.

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MANDATES: Authorized under NRS 623A. Requires a degree, supervised experience, and passage of the national LARE exam. Protects the use of the title "Landscape Architect."
MEETINGS: The Board typically holds regular meetings quarterly (four times a year).

INFO: A state board that licenses individual massage therapists and massage establishments to protect client health and safety. It regulates the scientific manipulation of soft tissues for therapeutic purposes.

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MANDATES: Authorized under NRS 640C. Issues licenses for Massage Therapists (MT), Massage Establishments, and Outcall Massage Services. Requires graduation from a board-approved school.
MEETINGS: The Board typically holds regular meetings quarterly (four times a year).

MISSION: To protect the public health and safety through the effective regulation of medicine and surgery.
INFO: The state's primary board for licensing and regulating physicians (MD/DO), physician assistants (PA), and other medical professionals. It is a powerful body with extensive investigative and disciplinary authority to protect public health.

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MANDATES: Authorized under NRS 630. Known for a rigorous licensing process. Regulates a wide range of medical professionals and enforces strict prescribing and conduct rules.
MEETINGS: The Board holds regular meetings monthly, often spanning multiple days.

MISSION: To protect the public health and safety through the effective regulation of nursing.
INFO: The state board that licenses and regulates the largest healthcare workforce, including Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), and Nursing Assistants (CNAs).

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MANDATES: Authorized under NRS 632. A member of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). Also approves nursing education programs in the state.
MEETINGS: The Board holds regular meetings bi-monthly (every other month).

INFO: A state board that licenses Occupational Therapists (OTs) and Occupational Therapy Assistants (OTAs) who use everyday activities to promote health and restore functional skills.

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MANDATES: Authorized under NRS 640A. Requires a national certification exam (NBCOT) for state licensure. Regulates the therapeutic use of occupations.
MEETINGS: The Board typically holds regular meetings quarterly (four times a year).

INFO: A state board that licenses optometrists who diagnose and treat eye diseases, prescribe corrective lenses, and are certified to prescribe therapeutic pharmaceutical agents (TPAs) for eye conditions.

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MANDATES: Authorized under NRS 636. Nevada optometrists have a broad scope including TPA prescription. Requires a Doctor of Optometry degree and national and state exams.
MEETINGS: The Board typically holds regular meetings quarterly (four times a year).

INFO: A quasi-judicial body that evaluates incarcerated individuals for release into the community under supervised parole. It conducts hearings, sets parole conditions, and makes decisions on parole revocation.

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MANDATES: Authorized under NRS 213. Makes decisions on criminal sentencing and release, focusing on risk assessment and rehabilitation. Not a professional licensing board.
MEETINGS: The Board conducts parole hearings daily, Monday through Friday.

MISSION: To protect the public health and safety as it relates to pharmacy and the distribution of prescription drugs and devices.
INFO: A state board with extensive authority to regulate all aspects of the drug distribution chain, including pharmacists, technicians, pharmacies, and wholesalers. It plays a key role in preventing prescription drug abuse.

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MANDATES: Authorized under NRS 639. Operates the Nevada Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP). Known for stringent regulations covering every facet of pharmacy practice including controlled substance enforcement. The Board plays a critical role in Nevada's efforts to combat the opioid epidemic and prescription drug abuse.

Unique Nevada Laws:
*SB 459 (2017): Requires a specific seal on opioid bottles.
*Regulations on Cannabinoid Products: The Board regulates the manufacturing and testing of cannabis products for the state's legal marijuana market, though it does not regulate the retail dispensaries.

MEETINGS: The Board holds regular meetings quarterly (four times a year), often spanning multiple days.

INFO: A state board that licenses Physical Therapists (PTs) and Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) who treat movement dysfunction and physical impairment. Nevada is a direct access state.

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MANDATES: Authorized under NRS 640. Patients can seek evaluation from a PT without a referral. Requires a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree for PTs and an associate's degree for PTAs.
MEETINGS: The Board typically holds regular meetings quarterly (four times a year).

INFO: State board that licenses and regulates Doctors of Podiatric Medicine (DPMs), who diagnose and treat conditions of the foot and ankle.

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MANDATES: Authorized under NRS 635. Enforces standards for licensure, examinations, and professional practice.
MEETINGS: The Board typically holds regular meetings quarterly (four times a year).

INFO: State board that licenses and regulates Professional Engineers (PE) and Professional Land Surveyors (PLS) to ensure public safety in construction and property boundaries.

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MANDATES: Authorized under NRS 625. Administers examinations and enforces standards for engineering and land surveying practice.
MEETINGS: The Board holds regular meetings monthly, typically on the first Thursday and Friday.

INFO: State board that licenses and regulates Psychologists, Psychological Assistants, and Behavior Analysts.

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MANDATES: Authorized under NRS 641. Oversees the practice of psychology and applied behavior analysis in the state.
MEETINGS: The Board typically holds regular meetings bi-monthly (every other month).