1. An employer or J-1 visa physician who seeks a letter of support must: (a) Apply to the Program for a letter of support in the manner prescribed by the State Board of Health; (b) Include with the application proof satisfactory to the Division that the J-1 visa physician is licensed to practice medicine pursuant to chapter 630 of NRS or has submitted an application for a license to practice medicine pursuant to chapter 630 of NRS; and (c) Include with the application a copy of the contract entered into by the employer and the J-1 visa physician. 2. The contract entered into by the employer and the J-1 visa physician: (a) Must comply with: (1) All applicable provisions of federal law; and (2) The regulations adopted by the State Board of Health pursuant to NRS 439A.130 to 439A.185, inclusive. (b) Must not include: (1) A noncompete clause or restrictive covenant that prevents or discourages the J-1 visa physician from continuing to practice after the term of the contract expires; or (2) Any provision authorizing termination without cause. 3. The Program may provide a letter of support to a J-1 visa physician: (a) If the Program determines that the waiver is in the public interest; ) Any provision authorizing termination without cause. 3. The Program may provide a letter of support to a J-1 visa physician: (a) If the Program determines that the waiver is in the public interest; (b) If the contract entered into by the employer and the J-1 visa physician complies with the provisions of this section; and (c) Upon payment of the prescribed application fee. (Added to NRS by 2009, 773)
Nevada Legal Code