1. The Board may issue to a qualified person a temporary license to practice osteopathic medicine in this State which authorizes the person to serve as a substitute for a physician licensed pursuant to chapter 630 of NRS or an osteopathic physician licensed pursuant to this chapter who is absent from his or her practice.
2. Each applicant for a temporary license issued pursuant to this section must pay the temporary license fee specified in this chapter.
3. A temporary license to practice osteopathic medicine is valid for not more than 6 months after issuance and is not renewable. Upon the expiration of a temporary license, an osteopathic physician may apply for a new temporary license in accordance with the provisions of this section.