1. A person shall not operate a radiation machine for mammography unless the person:

(a) Has a certificate of authorization to operate a radiation machine issued by the Division; or

(b) Is licensed pursuant to chapter 630 or 633 of NRS.

2. To obtain a certificate of authorization to operate a radiation machine for mammography, a person must:

(a) Submit an application to the Division on a form provided by the Division and provide any additional information required by the Division;

(b) Be certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or meet the standards established by the Division pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 457.065;

(c) Pass an examination if the Division determines that an examination for certification is necessary to protect the health and safety of the residents of this State;

(d) Submit the statement required pursuant to NRS 457.1833; and

(e) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, pay the fee required by the Division, which must be calculated to cover the administrative costs directly related to the process of issuing the certificates.

3. An application for the issuance of a certificate of authorization to operate a radiation machine for mammography must include the social security number of the applicant.

4. An applicant for the issuance or renewal of a certificate to operate a radiation machine for mammography is not required to pay a fee pursuant to paragraph (e) of subsection 2 or subsection 6, as applicable, if the applicant holds a license issued pursuant to chapter 653 of NRS.

5. The Division shall certify a person to operate a radiation machine for mammography if the person complies with the provisions of subsection 2 and meets the standards adopted pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 457.065.

6. A certificate of authorization to operate a radiation machine for mammography expires 3 years after the date on which it was issued unless it is renewed before that date. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, the Division shall require continuing education as a prerequisite to the renewal of a certificate and shall charge a fee for renewal that is calculated to cover the administrative costs directly related to the renewal of a certificate.

7. A person who is certified to operate a radiation machine for mammography pursuant to this section shall not operate such a machine without a valid certificate of authorization issued pursuant to NRS 457.184 for the machine.

(Added to NRS by 1991, 902; A 1997, 2058; 2019, 2707, effective January 1, 2020)