Public health professional defined.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 226.455
in effectPublic health professional means:
1. A person who is employed full-time or part-time as:
(a) The Chief Medical Officer appointed pursuant to NRS 439.085 ;
(b) A county health officer appointed pursuant to NRS 439.290 ; or
(c) A district health officer appointed pursuant to NRS 439.368 or 439.400 ; or
2. A person who is employed by the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Human Services or a local board of health in a position designated by the regulations adopted pursuant to paragraph (e) of subsection 2 of NRS 226.462 .
Source: NV Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-226.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026