1. A person who is licensed under NRS 640.092, 640.093 and 640.094 as a physical therapist assistant shall use the words or letters “P.T.A.” or “Physical Therapist Assistant” immediately following his or her name when representing himself or herself as a licensed physical therapist assistant.

2. Any person:

(a) Who is not licensed as a physical therapist assistant;

(b) Whose license has been suspended or revoked; or

(c) Whose license has expired and has not been reinstated,

and who uses in connection with his or her name the words or letters “P.T.A.” or “Physical Therapist Assistant,” or any other letters, words or insignia indicating or implying that he or she is a licensed physical therapist assistant, or who in any other way, orally, or in writing, or in print, by sign, directly, or by implication, represents himself or herself as a licensed physical therapist assistant, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

3. In addition to any criminal penalty that may be imposed for a violation of subsection 2, the Board, after notice and hearing, may:

(a) Issue an order against any person who has violated subsection 2 imposing an administrative penalty of not more than $5,000 for each violation. Any administrative penalty collected pursuant to this paragraph must be deposited in the State General Fund.

(b) Issue and serve on the person an order to cease and desist until the person obtains from the Board the proper license or otherwise demonstrates that he or she is no longer in violation of subsection 2. An order to cease and desist must include a telephone number with which the person may contact the Board.

(c) Issue a citation to the person. A citation issued pursuant to this paragraph must be in writing, describe with particularity the nature of the violation and inform the person of the provisions of this paragraph. Each activity in which the person is engaged constitutes a separate offense for which a separate citation may be issued. To appeal a citation, the person must submit a written request for a hearing to the Board not later than 30 days after the date of issuance of the citation.

(d) Impose any combination of the penalties set forth in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c).

(Added to NRS by 1971, 1126; A 1981, 939; 1989, 1581; 1993, 2547; 2017, 1590) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 640.300)