Nev. Admin. Code § 483.782 - Courses on abuse of alcohol and controlled substances: Required subjects of instruction; examinations

1. A course on alcohol and other substance use disorders must follow a published, evidence-based curriculum which has been approved by the Department and which incorporates methods for delivering early intervention to persons who have or are at risk of developing a substance use disorder. Instruction for the course must be:

(a) Synchronous, whether presented in a classroom setting or on a virtual platform;

(b) Delivered at scheduled times; and

(c) Presented in the manner prescribed by the publishers of the curricula.

2. A course on alcohol and other substance use disorders must include instruction in the following subjects:

(a) The problem of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or controlled substances as it exists in this State and the United States, including relevant statistics;

(b) The law against driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or controlled substances in this State, including penalties, the specific prohibition against driving with a concentration of 0.08 grams or more of alcohol per 100 milliliters of the blood of a person or per 210 liters of his or her breath, implied consent to a test of a driver's breath, blood or urine, summary revocation of drivers' licenses and related matters;

(c) The responsibilities and procedures of law enforcement agencies, the courts and the Department regarding driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or controlled substances;

(d) The adverse effects of alcohol and controlled substances on bodily organs and the central nervous system, including the effects of misuse and addiction;

(e) The adverse effects of alcohol and controlled substances on a person's ability to drive;

(f) The possible effects of a conviction for driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or controlled substances on a person's employment and personal life; and

(g) The types of treatment that are available for users of alcohol and controlled substances.

3. The time of instruction in a course on alcohol and other substance use disorders must include subjects relating to:

(a) The use of alcohol and controlled substances; and

(b) Traffic safety and traffic laws that are primarily applicable to driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or controlled substances.

4. The instructor of a course on alcohol and other substance use disorders:

(a) May administer a preliminary written examination at the first meeting of the class to determine the knowledge of each student regarding driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or controlled substances and the use of alcohol, controlled substances and other chemicals; and

(b) Shall administer a final written or oral examination, at least half of which is directly related to driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or controlled substances.

Notes

Nev. Admin. Code § 483.782

Added to NAC by Dep't of Motor Veh. by R157-01, eff. 8-27-2002; A by R069-03, 9-12-2003, eff. 9-23-2003; A by R084-22A, eff. 1/5/2024

NRS 481.051