# Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.020: Creation; number, appointment and qualifications of members

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T54_C634_S634.020

## Section

- **Citation:** Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.020
- **Heading:** Creation; number, appointment and qualifications of members
- **Jurisdiction:** Nevada
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NV Code / Title 54 / Chapter 634 / Section 634.020

## Text

1. The Chiropractic Physicians' Board of Nevada, consisting of seven members appointed by the Governor, is hereby created.

2. The Governor shall appoint: (a) Four members who are: (1) Graduates of chiropractic schools or colleges giving a course of study embracing the following subjects: Anatomy, bacteriology, chiropractic theory and practice, diagnosis or analysis, elementary chemistry and toxicology, histology, hygiene and sanitation, obstetrics and gynecology, pathology, physiology and symptomatology; (2) Licensed under this chapter; and (3) Actually engaged in the practice of chiropractic in this State and who have been so engaged in this State for at least 3 years preceding their appointment. (b) One member who represents the interests of persons or agencies that regularly provide health care to patients who are indigent, uninsured or unable to afford health care. This member may be licensed under the provisions of this chapter. (c) Two members who are representatives of the general public. A member appointed pursuant to this paragraph must not be: (1) A chiropractic physician or a chiropractic assistant; or (2) The spouse or the parent or child, by blood, marriage or adoption, of a chiropractic physician or a chiropractic assistant.

3. At least two of the appointees must have had a course in physiotherapy in a school or college of chiropractic.

## Nearby sections

- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.010 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T54_C634_S634.010.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.012 “Board” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T54_C634_S634.012.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.013 “Chiropractic” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T54_C634_S634.013.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.014 “Chiropractic adjustment” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T54_C634_S634.014.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.017 “Malpractice” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T54_C634_S634.017.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.018 “Unprofessional conduct” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T54_C634_S634.018.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.019 Legislative declaration](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T54_C634_S634.019.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.020 Creation; number, appointment and qualifications of members](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T54_C634_S634.020.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.023 Term of office; limitation on consecutive terms; removal from Board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T54_C634_S634.023.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.025 Salary of members; per diem allowance and travel expenses of members and employees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T54_C634_S634.025.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.030 Officers; regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T54_C634_S634.030.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.035 Regulations establishing qualifications to perform dry needling](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T54_C634_S634.035.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.040 Meetings: Regular meetings; emergency meetings; notice; location](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T54_C634_S634.040.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 634.042 Special meeting of Board: Costs; limitations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T54_C634_S634.042.md)

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