ctivities during the period of his inactive status; (c) Complete the form for registration for active status; (d) Pay the applicable fee for biennial registration; and (e) Satisfy the Board of his competence to practice medicine. 4. If the Board determines that the conduct or competence of the registrant during the period of inactive status would have warranted denial of an application for a license to practice medicine in this State, the Board may refuse to place the registrant on active status. (Added to NRS by 1985, 2222; A 1987, 195; 1993, 2299; 1997, 682; 2005, 2514) NRS 630.257 Reexamination of licensee who does not practice for certain period. If a licensee does not practice allopathic medicine for a period of more than 12 consecutive months, the Board may require him to take the same examination to test medical competency as that given to applicants for a license. (Added to NRS by 1985, 2222; A 1993, 2300) Special Categories of Licenses NRS 630.258 Special volunteer medical license. 1. A physician who is retired from active practice and who wishes to donate his expertise for the medical care and treatment of indigent persons in this State may obtain a special volunteer medical license by submitting an application to the Board pursuant to this section. 2. An application for a special volunteer medical license must be on a form provided by the Board and must include: (a) Documentation of the history of medical practice of the physician; (b) Proof that the physician previously has been issued an unrestricted license to practice medicine in any state of the United States and that he has never been the subject of disciplinary action by a medical board in any jurisdiction; (c) Proof that the physician satisfies the requirements for licensure set forth in NRS 630.160 or the requirements for licensure by endorsement set forth in NRS 630.1605; (d) Acknowledgment that the practice of the physician under the special volunteer medical license will be exclusively devoted to providing medical care to indigent persons in this State; and (e) Acknowledgment that the physician will not receive any payment or compensation, either direct or indirect, or have the expectation of any payment or compensation, for providing medical care under the special volunteer medical license, except for payment by a medical facility at which the physician provides volunteer medical services of the expenses of the physician for necessary travel, continuing education, malpractice insurance or fees of the State Board of Pharmacy. 3. If the Board finds that the application of a physician satisfies the requirements of subsection 2 and that the retired physician is competent to practice medicine, the Board shall issue a special volunteer medical license to the physician. 4. The initial special volunteer medical license issued pursuant to this section expires 1 year after the date of issuance. The license may be renewed pursuant to this section, and any license that is renewed expires 2 years after the date of issuance. 5. The Board shall not charge a fee for: (a) The review of an application for a special volunteer medical license; or (b) The issuance or renewal of a special volunteer medical license pursuant to this section. 6. A physician who is issued a special volunteer medical license pursuant to this section and who accepts the privilege of practicing medicine in this State pursuant to the provisions of the special volunteer medical license is subject to all the provisions governing disciplinary action set forth in this chapter. 7. A physician who is issued a special volunteer medical license pursuant to this section shall comply with the requirements for continuing education adopted by the Board. (Added to NRS by 2001, 373; A 2003, 1888) NRS 630.259 License as administrative physician. 1. A person may apply to the Board to be licensed as an administrative physician if the person meets all of the statutory requirements for licensure in effect at the time of application except the requirements of paragraph (d) of subsection 2 of NRS 630.160. 2. A person who is licensed as an administrative physician pursuant to this section: (a) May not engage in the practice of clinical medicine; (b) Shall comply with all of the statutory requirements for continued licensure pursuant to this chapter; and (c) Shall be deemed to hold a license to practice medicine in an administrative capacity only. (Added to NRS by 2003, 1884; A 2005, 2515) NRS 630.261 Locum tenens, special, restricted, temporary and special purpose licenses. 1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 630.161, the Board may issue: (a) A locum tenens license, to be effective not more than 3 months after issuance, to any physician who is licensed and in good standing in another state, who meets the requirements for licensure in this State and who is of good moral character and reputation. The purpose of this license is to enable an eligible physician to serve as a substitute for another physician who is licensed to practice medicine in this State and who is absent from his practice for reasons deemed sufficient by the Board. A license issued pursuant to the provisions of this paragraph is not renewable. (b) A special license to a licensed physician of another state to come into this State to care for or assist in the treatment of his own patient in association with a physician licensed in this State. A special license issued pursuant to the provisions of this paragraph is limited to the care of a specific patient. The physician licensed in this State has the primary responsibility for the care of that patient. (c) A restricted license for a specified period if the Board determines the applicant needs supervision or restriction. (d) A temporary license for a specified period if the physician is licensed and in good standing in another state and meets the requirements for licensure in this State, and if the Board determines that it is necessary in order to provide medical services for a community without adequate medical care. A temporary license issued pursuant to the provisions of this paragraph is not renewable. (e) A special purpose license to a physician who is licensed in another state to permit the use of equipment that transfers information concerning the medical condition of a patient in this State across state lines electronically, telephonically or by fiber optics if the physician: (1) Holds a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in that state; (2) Has not had any disciplinary or other action taken against him by any state or other jurisdiction; and (3) Meets the requirements set forth in paragraph (d) of subsection 2 of NRS 630.160. 2. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Board may renew or modify any license issued pursuant to subsection 1. (Added to NRS by 1973, 511; A 1985, 2232; 1991, 1069; 1993, 2300; 2001, 763; 2003, 1889, 3432) NRS 630.262 Restricted license to practice medicine as psychiatrist in certain mental health centers. 1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 630.161, the Board may issue a restricted license to a person who intends to practice medicine in this State as a psychiatrist in a mental health center of the Division under the direct supervision of a psychiatrist who holds an unrestricted license to practice medicine pursuant to this chapter. 2. A person who applies for a restricted license pursuant to this section is not required to take or pass a written examination as to his qualifications to practice medicine pursuant to paragraph (e) of subsection 2 of NRS 630.160, but the person must meet all other conditions and requirements for an unrestricted license to practice medicine pursuant to this chapter. 3. If t

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