[Rev. 2/11/2019 1:34:07 PM]

INDEX OF STATUTES AND RESOLUTIONS OF 2001

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ABANDONED OR UNCLAIMED PROPERTY

      Claims, action to establish, 2917

      Deductions by holders from property presumed abandoned, restrictions, 2913

      Definitions, 2908, 2909

      Delivery of property to administrator, effect, 2914

      Division of unclaimed property (See BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Late payment or delivery of property, exemption from interest penalties, 1652

      Museums and history division, ownership of unclaimed property, 932, 1648

      Notice to owners of abandoned property, 2912, 2913

      Nuisances, abatement of abandoned nuisances, 3103

      Presumption of abandonment of property, time, 1645, 2911

      State treasurer, administrator of unclaimed property, 2903, 2908

      Tax sales, disposal of unclaimed excess proceeds, 1556

      Wage or commission claims collected, when deemed abandoned, 563

ABANDONMENT

      Newborn children, safe haven legislation, 1254

      Streets or easements, procedure for abandonment, 1451, 2815

ABSENT VOTING (See ELECTIONS)

ABUSE

      Animals (See ANIMALS)

      Children (See CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT)

      Domestic violence (See DOMESTIC VIOLENCE)

      Elderly persons, genetic marker testing of persons convicted of abuse, 1852, 3032

      Substance abuse (See DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE)

ACADEMIC STANDARDS, COUNCIL TO ESTABLISH

      Early literacy intervention program, receipt of report, 2836

ACCIDENTS

      Public utilities, accident reports open to public inspection, 1765

      Skateboard parks, duties of person involved in accident, 2776

ACCOUNTANTS

      Disciplinary action

             Grounds, penalties, 571

             Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

      Examinations

             Denial or invalidation, grounds, 572

             Fees, 569

             Prohibited acts, 572

             Waiver, grounds, 569

      Nevada state board of accountancy

             Activities of board, report to legislature, 946

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, 1166

             Disciplinary proceedings, recovery of costs, 572

             Registration of fictitious names, duties, fees, 568, 572

             State financial administrative laws, exemption, 1456

             Training and assistance from internal audits division, exemption, 944

      Permits, renewal, 570, 571

      Registration of practice established under fictitious name, 568, 572

ACQUITTALS

      Sealing of records and restoration of civil rights, 1690, 1693-1695

ACTIONS

      Abandoned infants, immunities of emergency service providers, 1255, 1256

      Arbitrators, immunities, 1278

      Attorneys' fees (See ATTORNEYS' FEES)

      Candidates for office, challenges to eligibility, 671, 675

      Cellular phones, actions against service suppliers, 1642, 1644

      Charter schools, immunities, 3136

      Child abuse or neglect cases, recovery of civil penalties, 1845

      Collection agencies, recovery of civil penalties, 519

      Common-interest communities, immunity of executive board members, 3193

      Computer-related crimes

             Recovery of response costs, 1240

             Victims, actions by, 1244

      Consumer fraud, victims of, 490

      Contractors, immunities relating to work stoppage or termination of contract, 1618, 1623

      Corporations, liability of directors and officers, indemnification, 3170, 3172, 3174, 3175

      Court costs and fees (See COURT COSTS AND FEES)

      Criminal actions (See CRIMINAL PROCEDURE)

      Dentistry and dental hygiene, immunities, 907

      Domestic violence protective orders, immunities regarding enforcement, 2128

      False reports of crime or emergency, recovery of response costs, 2851

      Farm products, foreclosure of liens, 1231, 1232

      Injunctions (See INJUNCTIONS)

      Insurance

             Fraud investigations, immunities, 1095

             Insurance division, immunities, 2200, 2252

             Insurance producers, recovery of fines against, 2198

             Persons providing information, immunities, 1095, 2200

             Viatical settlements, immunities for reports of violations, recovery of damages, 2178, 2179

      Intercollegiate athletics, rules violations, 1302-1305

      Internet pharmacies

             Immunities for investigation or prosecution of illegal operations, 1057, 1062

             Recovery of civil penalties, 1063, 1064

      Interpreters for deaf persons, recovery of civil penalties, 1774

      Interstate compact for adult offender supervision

             Enforcement of provisions, 2368

             Immunities of officers and employees, 2362

      Landscape architecture

             Actions by uncertified practitioners prohibited, 501

             Complainants and board members, immunities, 500, 503

      Legislative member as attorney or party, stay of proceedings during session, 481

      Limitation of actions (See LIMITATION OF ACTIONS)

      Limited-liability companies

             Foreign companies, actions by or against, 1387

             Members

                   Distributions, liability for unlawful receipt, 1392

                   Powers, derivative actions, 1385, 1386

      Metropolitan police departments, liability of participating political subdivisions after dissolution, 1658

      Nevada life and health guaranty association, venue, standing, 1029, 1038

      Real estate licensees, standard of care, 2893

      Real property by open range, seller's defenses for livestock damage, 18

      Real property transfer tax

             County recorder's refusal to record deed, immunities, 1594

             Recovery of delinquencies, 1590

      Retail installment sales, deceptive trade practices, 490

      Sales and Use Tax Administration Act, Simplified, immunities, 1714

      Schools, immunities for reports of threats of school violence, 2650

      Secretary of state, liability for actions regarding  business documents, 1415

      Service of process, fees, 3210-3213

      Skateboard park operators, immunities, 2776

      State or political subdivisions

             Insurance premiums fund, assessment for district court employees, 2339

             Lease-purchase or installment-purchase agreements, liabilities, 2481

             Medical marijuana, state immunities, 3066

             Settlement agreements, confidentiality prohibited, 826

      Time shares, defense and indemnification of board members, recovery of damages, 2496

      Toilet facilities in public buildings and accommodations, enforcement of Braille sign requirements, 705, 707

      Tour operators and brokers, actions against, 981, 983, 2148, 2151

      Venue (See VENUE)

      Viatical settlements, immunities for reports of violations, recovery of damages, 2178, 2179

      Workplace harassment, immunities relating to protective orders, 2847, 2848

      Youth shelters, immunities for approved shelters, 1153

ACUPUNCTURE (See ORIENTAL MEDICINE)

ADDRESSES

      Drivers' licenses, notice of change to motor vehicles department, 920

      Installment loan companies, procedure to change, 2049

      Landscape architects, notice of change to board, 508

      Mortgage companies, procedure to change, 2044

      Offenders, penalty for change of address violations, 2057, 2063

      Resident agents, inclusion of information in annual lists filed by businesses, 3172, 3180, 3181, 3184

      Sexual assault victims, fictitious address program, 692

      Voters, address for registration purposes, 2946

ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF

      Authorized expenditures, 3012

      Budget division

             Achievement and proficiency examinations, receipt of reports, 1490, 1492

             Capital improvement projects, approval and notice of temporary advances, 2997, 3004

             Date for receipt of proposed agency budgets, 1137

             General authorized expenditures act, augmentation, 3021

             Health insurance for school employees, duties, 2825

             Integrated financial system, appropriations, 2416

             Lease-purchase or installment-purchase agreements, duties, 2478

             Remedial study programs, duties, 2837-2840

             State distributive school account, approval of transfers or augmentation of money, 2833

      Buildings and grounds division

             Grant Sawyer state office building, appropriation, 2708

             Lease of state offices, approval of certain leases by attorney general, 809

      Capital improvement projects, funding, 2994, 2996

      Director

             College savings plans board of trustees, member, 2159

             Public works board chairman, duties removed, 1919

             Salary, 2874

             State employee salaries, recommendations and approvals, 2883, 2884

             State general fund, report of ending balance, 2871

             Temporary advances, duties, 2868-2870

      Employees in unclassified service, salaries, 2874

      General appropriation, 2858

      Governor-elect, duties regarding transitional expenses, 949

      Holocaust, advisory commission on education relating to, appropriation, 2707

      Internal audits, division of

             Manager of internal controls, appointment, qualifications, classification, 942, 943, 945

             Training and assistance to agencies, exemptions, 944

      Lincoln County school district, receipt of report, 2646

      Motor pool division, state

             Appropriation, 2157

             New building, funding, approval of site, 2996-2998

      Printing division, state

             Classification of employees, 615

             Commendation for services to legislature, 3468

             Repayments for certain projects, 2997

      Purchasing division (See STATE PURCHASING)

      Risk management division, insurance premiums fund assessment, duties, 2339

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSESSMENTS (See also FINES)

      Distribution, 375, 2353

      Supreme court, appropriations reduced on receipt of certain assessments, 2356

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND PROCEDURE

      Adult offender supervision, interstate compact for, rulemaking functions of commission, 2364

      Industrial relations, division of, exemption from requirements, 963

      Interpreters for deaf persons, qualifications, 1771, 1777

      Labor commissioner, authority, 562

      Meetings to consider certain administrative actions, notice requirements, 1835

      Public utilities commission, contested cases pending before, 351, 3237

      Regulations (See also specific agency)

             Entities other than agencies, publication and distribution of regulations, 1422, 2316

             Legislative rejection of certain regulations declared, 3425

             Local government finance, committee on, authority to adopt, 2304, 2317

             Rules affecting businesses, 755

             School violence, plans for response to certain crises, 1327, 1333, 1335

ADOPTION

      Birth certificates, issuance and sealing of certain records, 360

      Booklet on adoption, contents, 1110

      Child and family services division

             Duties relating to applicants, 1110-1112

             Supplemental appropriation, 2280

      Children with special needs

             Court costs and fees, reduction and waiver, 684, 687

             Evaluations, 1111

             Financial grants, assistance in applying for, 1112

      Information to be provided adopting parents, procedure, 1849

      Investigation, notice of results to prospective parents, 1112

      Report regarding child, contents, confirmation of receipt, 1111

ADULT DAY CARE (See also MEDICAL AND RELATED FACILITIES)

      Licenses, grounds for revocation, 1351

      Visitation rights, 3047

ADULT EDUCATION (See also OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION)

      High school studies, authorized expenditures, 2834

ADULT OFFENDER SUPERVISION, INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR

      Activities of commission, 2362

      Assessments, 2366

      Default by states, grounds, penalties, 2367

      Definitions, 2357

      Dispute resolution, 2365

      Dissolution of compact, 2368

      Effect, 2369

      Enforcement of compact, 2366, 2368

      Immunities of commission, 2362

      Incurrence of debt, restrictions, 2366

      Interstate commission, creation, 2358

      Organization and operation of commission, 2361

      Oversight, 2365

      Powers and duties generally, 2360

      Purpose, 2356

      Ratification, 2356

      Receipts and disbursements, records, 2366

      Rulemaking functions of the commission, 2364

      Severability and construction, 2369

      State council, creation, 2359

      Withdrawal from compact, 2367

ADVANCE DIRECTIVES (See DO-NOT-RESUSCITATE ORDERS)

ADVANCED PRACTITIONERS OF NURSING (See NURSES AND NURSING)

ADVERTISEMENTS AND ADVERTISING

      Barber schools, restrictions on advertisements, 972

      Billboards, compensation or relocation for nonconforming structures, 2281

      Consumer fraud, award of costs and fees in actions relating to, 490

      Court reporting firms, prohibited acts, 1007

      Free goods or services, deceptive trade practices, 2150

      Insurers, agents or affiliates, unlawful acts, 1030

      Legislative building, restrictions, 3303

      Minors

             Drink coupons and similar materials, distribution prohibited, 1426

            Sales solicitations, employment restricted, 964

             Solicitation of minors to engage in sexual conduct, penalties, 2789

      Mortgage brokers, disclosure statement required in certain advertisements, 2470

      Public works projects, 2015, 2019

      Swimming pool contractors, standards for advertisements, 2975

      Time shares

             Registration requirements, 2498, 2507, 2516, 2517

             Regulatory approval unnecessary, 2505, 2508

      Tour operators and brokers, requirements, 980, 2147

      Viatical settlements, requirements, 2174

AFFIDAVITS

      Candidates for office, challenges to eligibility, 672, 676

      Charter schools, requirements for serving on governing body, 3131

      Estates of $20,000 or less, administration, 2346

      General improvement districts, affidavit relating to receipt of services without charge to owners, 1709

      Grand juries, petition to summon, 750

      Workplace harassment protective orders, procedure for issuance, 2844

AFFIRMATIONS (See OATHS AND AFFIRMATIONS)

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

      Ordinances, authority of county commissioners, 966

      Property tax exemption for qualified projects, 839

AGE

      Boating

             Operation of motorboats on interstate waters, 1717

             Personal flotation device required for person under certain age, 1948

             Personal watercraft, operation, 1719

      Driver education courses, minimum age requirements, 1503

      Drivers' licenses, design to indicate minor licensees, 1501

AGED PERSONS

      Abuse, neglect, isolation or exploitation, genetic marker testing of convicted persons, 1852, 3032

      Adult day care (See ADULT DAY CARE)

      Elections

             Materials, provision in alternative audio or visual format, 1433, 1436

             Voting booths, accessibility requirements, 1433, 1437

             Voting rights generally, 1433

      Grandparents (See GRANDPARENTS AND GRANDCHILDREN)

      Group care facilities (See GROUPS, RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR)

      Legislative forum (See NEVADA SILVER HAIRED LEGISLATIVE FORUM)

      Long-term strategic plan for health services, development, appropriation, 2705

      Prescription drug programs (See PRESCRIPTIONS)

      Senior citizens' property tax assistance (See PROPERTY TAX)

      Social security (See SOCIAL SECURITY)

      Taxicab transportation, establishment of program in Clark County, 1232

AGING, NEVADA COMMISSION ON

      Personal assistance for persons with functional disabilities, advisory committee, representation, 3108

AGING SERVICES DIVISION (See HUMAN RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF)

AGRICULTURE

      Agricultural liens

             Applicability of secured transactions law, 709

             Subordination of rights, 722

      Agricultural products

             Enforcement powers of field agents and inspectors, 1731

             Liens, creation and foreclosure, 1228

             Local products, purchase and promotion urged, 3343

             Quarantine, authority of state quarantine officer, 696

      Experiment station and cooperative extension

             Appropriation, 2859

             Authorized expenditures, 3013

      Irrigation (See IRRIGATION)

      Livestock (See LIVESTOCK)

      Pesticides, liability insurance requirements for application by aircraft, 469

      Sales tax exemption for farm machinery and equipment, 822

      Special fuel, operation of farm equipment using dyed fuel on highways, 854

AGRICULTURE, STATE BOARD OF

      Local agricultural products, fostering of purchase and use directed, 3343

      Petroleum products, adoption and enforcement of standards, 852

AGRICULTURE, STATE DEPARTMENT OF

      Agricultural administration, appropriation, 1851, 2862

      Agriculture working capital, revolving account for, appropriation, 1851

      Apiary inspection account repealed, 2154

      Authorized expenditures, 3017

      Field agents and inspectors, peace officer powers, 1728, 1729, 1731

      General appropriation, 2862

      Local agricultural products, fostering of purchase and use directed, 3343

      Medical marijuana, regulation, 3053

      Plant industry program, sources of funding, use, 2154

      Predatory animal and rodent committee (See PREDATORY ANIMAL AND RODENT COMMITTEE, STATE)

      Predatory wildlife, development and implementation of programs for management and control, 1214

      Taxation of livestock, duties, 1566-1570

      Unclassified employees, salaries, 2875

      Vehicles and equipment, appropriation, 2385

AIDING AND ABETTING

      Intercollegiate athletics, rules violations, 1302

      Internet pharmacies, unlawful acts, 1053, 1054

      Medical marijuana, exemptions from prosecution by state, 3055

      Shoplifting, penalty for possession of theft detection shielding device or deactivator, 834

      Viatical settlements, unlawful acts, 2176

AIR POLLUTION

      Clark County

             Credits to reduce and control contaminants, establishment of programs by local agencies, 1515

             Forms certifying emission compliance, additional fees, 2680

      District attorneys, injunctions, prosecution of violations, 1295

      Electric utilities, disclosure to customers regarding emissions, 1654, 3267

      Incentive programs for use of alternative fuels, development, 2388

      Inspection stations and authorized stations

             Fees for certain forms, retention of commission, 2681

             Garagemen's laws, applicability, waiver of fees, 967, 968

             Surcharge for database access fees, authorization, 2680

             Vehicle registration, renewal, 700

      Local air pollution control boards, authority of control officers to initiate proceedings, 1295

      Local programs in nonattainment or maintenance areas, financing, 2681

      Pollution control account, use, 2681

      Utility facilities, review of applications for construction permits, 2984

AIRCRAFT AND AIRLINES

      Aviation fuel tax, distribution to Civil Air Patrol, 1136

      Explosive or incendiary device, penalty for unlawful possession, 804

      Fuel tax (See JET OR TURBINE-POWERED AIRCRAFT, TAXES ON FUEL FOR)

      Noise abatement in Clark County, establishment of advisory committee, reporting of violations, 1721

      Pesticides, liability insurance requirements for application by aircraft, 469

      Property tax delinquencies, seizure and sale of aircraft, 1556

      Theft of fuel, penalty, 3025

      Tour operators and brokers, regulation, 979, 2146

AIRPORT AUTHORITY OF BATTLE MOUNTAIN

      Board of trustees, requirements for action by vote, 1123, 1133

AIRPORT AUTHORITY OF WASHOE COUNTY

      Board of trustees

             Appointment, 2004, 2042

             Chairman, selection, 2043

             Number of members, 2042

             Qualifications, 2043, 2044

             Removal, ability of appointing authority limited, 2043

             Term limits, 2043, 2044

      Concession agreements

             Local Government Purchasing Act, applicability, 2005

             Submission of bids by former trustees, restrictions, 2005, 2006

      Former members, conflicts of interest, employment restrictions, 2005, 2006

      Installment-purchase obligations, authority, 2337

      Police officers, duties when felony committed in presence of, 1868

AIRPORTS

      Computer crimes causing service disruptions unlawful, penalties, 1242

      County property leased for use as airport, airport facility or service, term, 821

      Explosive or incendiary device, penalty for unlawful possession, 804

      Grants for facilities owned or controlled by certain local governments, 1238

      Guards or police officers, duties when felony committed in presence of, 1868

      Installment-purchase agreements, authority of governing bodies, 2336

      Jet or turbine-powered aircraft fuel tax, use for promotion of airport, 1312

      Noise abatement in Clark County, duties of county airport, 1722

      Property tax exemption, 1546

      Trust fund for aviation, creation, sources and use, 1238

ALCOHOL ABUSE (See DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE)

ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE, BUREAU OF (See HUMAN RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF)

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (See INTOXICATING LIQUORS)

ALIENS

      Mexican consulate, approval of establishment in Las Vegas urged, 3489

      Racial profiling by peace officers prohibited, 2852

      Traffic stops, study by attorney general, 2852

ALTERNATIVE FUELS

      Incentive programs for use of alternative fuels, development, 2388

      School bonds, use to purchase alternative-fuel vehicles, 2334

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE

      Laetrile, authority to prescribe, 768

      Gerovital, authority to prescribe, 768

      Promotion of availability of alternative health care choices, 3475

ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

      Awareness Day designated and legislative intent declared, 3427

AMATEUR RADIO OPERATORS

      Antenna structures, prohibition against certain restrictions, 596

      Leave of absence for public employees during disaster, 1438

AMBULANCES (See also EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES)

      Do-not-resuscitate orders, effect during transfers of patients, 816, 817

      Fire-fighting agencies, transport and care of sick or injured persons, 998

      Mentally ill persons, transport to mental health facilities, 1017, 1019, 3042

      Sirens and lights, use, 740

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

      Licensing and regulation of interpreters, 1771

AMPUTATIONS

      Podiatrists, authorization to perform, 1829

AMYGDALIN (See also CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES)

      Assessments, fee for dishonored payments to taxation department, collection of delinquencies, 1879, 1881

      Authority to prescribe, 768

ANATOMICAL GIFTS

      Anatomical gift account, creation, sources and use, 680

      Consumer's advocate, duties, 680

      Costs for transplantation and medicine, payment, 680

      Educational programs, establishment, 680

      Families of donors, programs to acknowledge publicly, 680

      Information relating to anatomical gifts, preparation and distribution, 680

ANESTHESIA

      Dentists, authority to administer, 2692, 2694

ANIMALS

      Agriculture department, enforcement powers of field agents and inspectors, 1731

      Fighting between, penalty for keeping premises, instigating or witnessing, 2887, 2888

      Hunting (See HUNTING)

      Killing, maiming, disfiguring or poisoning animal of another, penalty, 2891

      License plates for appreciation of animals, issuance, use of fees, 1466

      Livestock (See LIVESTOCK)

      Neglect, penalties, 2890

      Ordinances

             Civil liability for violation of ordinance relating to animal control, 2279

             Control and protection, authority of county commissioners, 966

             Inherently dangerous animals, designation, insurance requirements, 2279

      Police animals

             Applicability of laws regarding riding horses in public places, 996

             Definition, 997

             Maliciously mistreating, injuring or killing, penalties, 2889

      Predatory animals, additional game tag fee for management and control programs, 1213

      Probation for conviction of cruelty to animals, evaluation and counseling or therapy as condition, 2891

      Service dogs, penalty for maliciously interfering with, harassing, intimidating, beating or killing, 2891

      Show dogs, penalties for maliciously abusing, injuring or killing, 2889

      Societies for prevention of cruelty to animals, authority to make arrests, 1914

      Trapping (See TRAPPING)

      Trusts for care of animals, validation, 958

      Wild horses, authorized expenditures from Heil trust fund, 1114, 3018

      Wildlife, quarantine of agricultural commodities for protection purposes, 696

ANNEXATION

      Boundaries, changes resulting from annexation restricted within certain time before election, 548

      Clark County

             Authority of cities expanded, 2941

             Highways, roads and railroads, inclusion in territory annexed, 605

      Elko, City of, annexation commission repealed, 466

      Maps and plats recorded, access to be provided county assessor, 1558

ANNUITIES

      Money due and payable, unclaimed money defined, 1646

      Nevada life and health guaranty association, coverage, 1030, 1036

ANOREXIA NERVOSA

      Educational programs and materials, development and distribution urged, 3398

APPEALS (See also JUDICIAL REVIEW)

      Arbitration proceedings, 1283

      Billboards, removal of nonconforming structures, 2282

      Estates of decedents, appeals from orders, 2349

      Industrial insurance

             Continuation of appeals panel, 2256

             Denial of claims, 550

      Land use planning decisions, 2803, 2806

      Nevada life and health guaranty association, actions relating to, 1029, 1045

      Property tax assessments, 1540, 1551

      Real property transfer tax assessments, 1586, 1589

      State employees, decisions regarding catastrophic leave, 2140

      Tobacco settlement litigation, appeal bond, 1007

      Trusts, appeals from orders, 2349

      Wills, final order determining contest of, 2343

APPEALS, COURT OF

      Creation, 3453

APPLIANCES

      Time shares, property tax on household goods, 1545

APPRAISALS

      Corporate stock, disputes regarding appraised value of shares, 1364

      Metropolitan police departments, disbursement of property upon withdrawal or dissolution, 1661, 1663

      Property tax assessments (See PROPERTY TAX)

      Real property (See APPRAISERS OF REAL ESTATE)

APPRAISERS OF DAMAGE TO MOTOR VEHICLES

      Fees for licenses, 2185

      Unlicensed practice, penalty, 2213

APPRAISERS OF REAL ESTATE

      Building inspectors' laws, applicability, 4

      Certificates, licenses or registration cards, fees, 3169

      Complaints against, investigation, 3169

      Disciplinary action

             Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

      Investigative and disciplinary authority of division and commission, 525

      Statements of visual condition included in scope of practice, 4

APPRAISERS OF REAL ESTATE, COMMISSION OF

      Activities of commission, report to legislature, 946

      Investigative and disciplinary authority, 525

APPRENTICES AND APPRENTICESHIPS

      Industrial insurance coverage, deemed wage for trainees, 363

      Programs, grounds for denial, suspension, termination or probation, 481

APPRENTICESHIP COUNCIL, STATE

      Highway construction, efforts to increase employee diversity urged, 3473

      Programs of apprenticeship, authority, regulations, 481

APPROPRIATIONS

      Administration, department of, 2707

      Aging services division, 2421

      Agriculture, state department of

             Agricultural administration, 1851

             Agriculture working capital, revolving account for, 1851

             Vehicles and equipment, 2385

      Alcohol and drug abuse treatment programs, district courts, 2747

      Athletic commission, Nevada, 1838

      Attorney general, 2857, 2865, 3019

      Boulder City railroad museum, 2387

      Budget division, 2416

      Buildings and grounds division, 2708

      Business and industry, department of, 1838, 2155

      Capital improvement projects, 2993-2995, 2998

      Channel clearance, maintenance, restoration, surveying and monumenting program, account for, 2397

      Child and family services, division of

             Furnishings and equipment, 2142

             General appropriations, 2863, 2864

             Group homes, foster care, Medicare and subsidized adoptions, 2280

             Northern Nevada child and adolescent services, 2145, 2861

             Southern Nevada child and adolescent services, 2386, 2861, 2994, 2996

      Conservation and natural resources, state department of

             Director's office, 950

             Truckee River operating agreement, 2704

      Consumer affairs division, 2145

      District judges

             Salaries and judicial pensions fund, 948

             Salary account, 2746, 3114

      Education

             Achievement and proficiency tests, 951

             Cost-of-living increases for school employees, 2773, 2886

             Educational technology, 2897

             Health insurance for school employees, 2825

             Lincoln County school district, 2646

             Nursing student loan program, 2944

             Signing bonuses, 2899

             State distributive school account, 2832, 2855

             Terra Nova tests, contractual obligations, 951

             University System computer center, 2387

             Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, 2665

      Emergency account, 2406

      Emergency system of call boxes in Clark County, 2700

      Employment, training and rehabilitation, department of, 2423, 3109

      Examiners, state board of, 2727, 2881-2885

      Forestry, division of, 2398, 2421

      General appropriations, 2857

      Handicapped persons

             Assistive devices for independent living, 2423

             Personal assistance programs, advisory committee, 3109

      Highway patrol, Nevada, 2727, 2863, 2864

      Holocaust, advisory council on education relating to the, 2707

      Human resources, department of

             Electronic application process, 2156

             HIV/AIDS clinics, 2706

             Jan Evans Juvenile Justice Center, 2146

             Long-term strategic plans for health care, 2705

             Rural health communications system, 2144

      Information technology, department of, 2143

      Interim finance committee

             Electronic application process for certain programs, 2156

             Health insurance for school employees, 2825

             Nursing students, student loans, 2944

      Investigation division, 2157

      Labor commissioner, 2155

      Legislative fund

             Building maintenance projects and equipment, 2138, 2143

             Capitol apartments, purchase and renovation, 339

             Clark and Washoe school districts, audit survey, 2867

             Computer equipment and software, 2137

             Educational technology consultant, 2899

             Employees, salary increases, 2884

             Highway transportation agreement, dues, 2689

             Nevada Reports and Statutes of Nevada, reproduction of older volumes, 640

             Session expenses, 1

      Lost City museum, 556, 2860

      Medicaid

             Electronic application process, 2156

             Fraud control unit, 2857, 2865

             General appropriations, 2860, 2865

             Management information system, 2157

      Mental health and developmental services, division of

             Computers and replacement equipment, 2420

             Desert regional center, 2381

             Lakes Crossing Center, 2386

             Nevada mental health institute, 2280, 2379

             Rural clinics, 2382

             Rural regional center, 2379

             Sierra regional center, 2382

             Southern Nevada adult mental health services, 2280

      Motor pool division, 2157

      Motor vehicles and public safety, department of

             Budget shortfalls, 2701

             Furniture for Carson City office, 1113

             General appropriations, 2863-2867

             Radio connection with state parks division, 2142

             Reclassification of personnel, 375

             Replacement of license plates, reversion of previous appropriation extended, 1115

      Museums and history, division of, 556, 2387

      Museums, library and arts, department of

             Computer software and equipment, 2378

             Conservation laboratory, 2387

             Equipment, 2418

             Library collections and equipment requirements, grants for, 2378

             Monument program, 2418

             Nevada humanities committee, southern Nevada office, 2417

             Utility expenses, personnel costs and purchasing assessments, 556

      National and community service, Nevada commission for, 2399

      National college of juvenile and family justice, 2381

      National judicial college, 2380

      Nevada historical society, 556, 2860

      Nevada humanities committee, 2417

      Nevada museum and historical society, 556, 2860

      Nevada protection account, 2645

      Nevada silver haired legislative forum, 2421

      Nevada state railroad museum, 556, 2860

      Opportunity Village Foundation, 2935

      Parole and probation, division of

             Computers, 2406, 2407

             General appropriation, 2863

             Security upgrades and operating expenses, 2419

             Stale payroll claim, 2701

             Telecommunications, 2407

      Parole commissioners, state board of, 2701, 2863

      Predatory animal and rodent committee, state, 1851, 2863

      Prisons, department of

             Budget accounts, 2422

             Equipment, 2419

             General appropriations, 2862, 2866

             Maintenance projects, 2422

             Pioche conservation camp, 2419

      Real estate division, 3170

      Reserve for statutory contingency account, 624

      Rural health care communications system, Nevada, 2144

      Secretary of state, 950, 2423, 2858

      Stale claims account, 366

      State employees, cost-of-living increases, 2881-2885

      State parks, division of

             Equipment, 2397

             Improvements to state parks, 2383

             Maintenance projects, 2155

             Radio connection with department of motor vehicles, 2142

      Supreme court

             Commission on law libraries, salaries, 3114

             Security system upgrades, website and communications infrastructure, 2158

      Tahoe regional planning agency, 2704, 2863, 2885

      Taxation, department of

             Business process re-engineering project, 2398

             Document scanning and imaging system, 2398

             Equipment, 2158

             General appropriations, 2858, 2864

      Transportation, department of, 2700

      University of Nevada computing center, 2387

      Washoe Association  for Retarded Citizens, 2935

      Water, adjudication emergency account, 2774

      Water resources, division of, 950, 2397

      Welfare division, 2689, 2708

      Youth training center, Nevada, 2144, 2861

      Yucca Mountain, account to prevent location of waste repository, 2645

ARBITRATION (See also MEDIATION)

      Fees of arbitrators, 543

      Uniform Arbitration Act of 2000

             Agreement to arbitrate, validity, enforceability, 1275, 1283

             Appeals, 1283

             Applicability of law, 1275, 1280, 1283

             Arbitrators

                   Appointment, 1277, 1279

                   Challenges, compliance with procedures required, 1278

                    Disclosures, requirements, effect of failure to disclose, 1277, 1278

                   Fees and expenses, payment, 1281

                   Immunities, 1278

                   Misconduct, grounds for vacating award, 1281

                   Powers, 1276, 1279

                   Prohibited acts, 1277

                   Replacement, 1279

                   Testimony and production of records, restrictions, 1278

                   Two or more, effect, 1278

             Attorney, right to representation by, 1279

             Award

                   Attorneys' fees, 1281, 1283

                   Confirmation, 1280, 1281

                   Modification or correction, 1281, 1282

                   Notice, 1280

                   Pre-award rulings, incorporation into award, 1280

                   Records, 1280

                   Remedies, 1281

                   Time for making, 1280

                   Vacation, 1278, 1281, 1282

             Confidential or privileged information, orders to prevent disclosure, 1280

             Consolidation of claims and proceedings, 1277

             Construction of act, 1283

             Definitions, 1274

             Depositions, 1279

             Discovery, 1280

             Evidence, 1278

             Hearings, notice, conduct, 1279

             Initiation of proceedings, 1277

             Judgment on award, 1282

             Judicial relief, application for, 1275, 1283

             Notice, sufficiency, 1274, 1275, 1277

             Proceedings to compel or stay arbitration, 1276

             Provisional remedies, orders, 1276

             Rehearings, 1282

             Subpoenas, 1279

             Trade secrets, protective order to prevent disclosure, 1280

             Waiver or agreement to vary requirements, 1275

             Witnesses, 1278, 1279

ARCHEOLOGICAL SITES (See generally HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND ARCHEOLOGY)

ARCHITECTS

      Certificates of registration

             Examinations, 1787

             Expiration, 1786, 1792

             Fees, 1786

             Renewal, 1789

      Disciplinary action

             Grounds, 1789

             Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

      Electronic submission of plans, authorization, 1786

      Landscape architects (See LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS)

      Oaths, 1788

      Professional corporations, formation and operation, 1780

      Public works (See also PUBLIC WORKS)

             Contracts, required and permissible provisions, 1270-1273

      Responsible control defined, 1785

ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR DESIGN AND RESIDENTIAL DESIGN, STATE BOARD OF

      Activities of board, report to legislature, 946

      Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, 1166

      Electronic transmissions, regulations, 1786

      Fees for certificates of registration, regulations, 1786

      Residential or interior design members, duties, 1786

      State financial administrative laws, exemption, 1456

      Training and assistance from internal audits division, exemption, 944

ARMED FORCES (See also VETERANS)

      Absent voting, counting of ballots from persons out of country, 1951

ARREST

      Domestic violence, arrest procedures, 1224, 1431

      Internet pharmacy violations, authority of certain persons, 1057

      Private persons making arrest, duties, 2023

      Societies for prevention of cruelty to animals, authority, 1914

      Traffic stops, study by attorney general, 2852

      Workplace harassment, violation of protective order, 2847

ARTS AND HUMANITIES

      Nevada cultural fund, creation, 2973

      Nevada humanities committee, appropriation, 2417

      Performing arts center, Clark County, support expressed, 3430

      Winnemucca, Sarah, creation of statue for U.S. Capitol, 984

ARTS COUNCIL, STATE

      Challenge grant program, appropriation, 2871

      General appropriation, 2860

      Nevada cultural fund, creation, duties, 2973

ASSAULT

      Definition, 986

      Probationers, prisoners or parolees, enhanced penalties for crime committed against certain persons, 380

      Public employees who make home visits, enhanced penalty for assault of, 380

ASSEMBLY, STATE (See LEGISLATURE)

ASSEMBLYMEN, STATE (See LEGISLATURE--Members)

ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES (See also MEDICAL AND RELATED FACILITIES)

      Definition of residential facility for groups includes assisted living facility, 546

ATHLETES' AGENTS ACT, UNIFORM

      Agent for service of process, appointment, 1299

      Authorized activities, 1299

      Certificates of registration

             Applications, 1299

             Denial, 1301

             Fees, 1302

             Issuance, 1301

             Reciprocity, 1300, 1301

             Renewal, 1301

             Requirement, 1299

             Suspension, revocation or refusal to renew, 1302

             Temporary certificates, 1302

      Contracts of agency

             Authentication, 1305

             Cancellation by student athlete, 1302

             Contents, 1306

             Notice to certain athletic directors, 1302

             Public inspection, 1302

             Void and unenforceable contracts, 1299, 1306

      Definitions, 1298, 1299, 1304

      Fines for violations, 1303

      Records, retention, open to inspection, 1302

      Rules violations, liability, damages, 1302-1305

      Unlawful acts, penalties, 1303

ATHLETIC COMMISSION, NEVADA

      Authorized expenditures, 3017

      Confidential information, 994

      Executive director, salary, 2875

      General appropriation, 2862

      Hearings, notices to accused, 995

      Licenses and permits, grant, denial or suspension, 994-996

      Supplemental appropriation, 1838

      Television networks and sanctioning organizations, registration, 993

ATTACHMENT (See also WRITS)

      Fees for service of process, 3212

ATTEMPT TO COMMIT CRIME

      Annoying or molesting a minor, penalties, 2789

      Genetic marker testing of certain convicted persons, 1852, 3032

      Murder, limitation of criminal action, 3031, 3041

      Peace officers with limited jurisdiction, attempted felony committed in presence of, duties, 1868

ATTORNEY FOR INJURED WORKERS

      Authorized expenditures, 3017

      Salaries, 2875

ATTORNEY GENERAL

      Administrative program, appropriation, 3019

      Authorized expenditures, 3011

      Candidates for office, duties regarding challenges to qualifications, 672

      Carson City courthouse, funding of remodeling for use of attorney general, 2996

      Computer-related crimes, injunctions, 1244

      Consumer protection, bureau of (See CONSUMER'S ADVOCATE)

      Controlled substance violations, powers and duties, 1056, 1057, 1062, 1063

      Court reporting firms, actions for injunctions, 1012

      Employees in unclassified service, salaries, 2873, 2875

      Foundations, notice of change of governing instruments removed, 1382

      General appropriations, 2857, 2865

      Industrial insurance fraud control unit, inspection of policies and certificates, 801

      Insurance fraud

             Allocation of special investigative account, 479

             Budget for investigative program, duties, 479

             Fraud control unit, establishment, 1100

             Powers and duties, 1093-1101

      Insurance premiums fund, assessment for district court employees, 2339

      Insurance producers, action for recovery of fines, 2198

      Interlocal contracts among public agencies, approval, 808

      Internet pharmacies, prosecution of violations, 1055

      Interpreters for deaf persons, recovery of fine for unlicensed practice, 1774

      Labor laws, prosecution of violations, receipt of information, 564, 565

      Leases for state offices, approval, 809

      Limited-liability companies, actions against, 1387

      Medicaid fraud control unit, appropriation, temporary advances, 2857, 2865, 2868

      Oriental medicine, duties regarding complaints, 1103

      Osteopathic physicians, investigation, 494

      Participatory democracy, receipt of report, 3477

      Public works projects

             Contracts for capital improvements, approval, 3004

             Prosecution of wage and employment violations, 1146

      Telemarketing, legal adviser to consumer affairs division, 361

      Toilet facilities in public buildings and accommodations, duties regarding Braille signs, 705, 707

      Traffic stops, study, 2852

      Water suppliers, recovery of civil penalties, 635

ATTORNEYS AT LAW

      Child protection cases

             Reports and information, receipt, 1699, 1702

             Representation of child, authority and rights, 1703

             Transcripts or sound recordings, receipt, 1700

      City attorneys (See CITY ATTORNEYS)

      District attorneys (See DISTRICT ATTORNEYS)

      Guardianship of minors, authority and rights of attorney representing child, 1708

      Juvenile court proceedings, representation of children, 1689

      Legislative members, stays of court proceedings during session, 481

      Out-of-state law firms, domestication, 1405, 1406, 1412, 3192

      Pro bono programs, additional court fees for support, 2679

      School violence, representation on committees for response plans, 1324, 1330

      Termination of parental rights, authority and rights of attorney representing child, 1708

ATTORNEYS' FEES

      Arbitration proceedings, 1279, 1281, 1283

      Consumer fraud actions, 490

      Contractors, action following termination of contract, 1618, 1623

      Deceptive trade practice actions, 482

      Dentistry and dental hygiene, actions for recovery by certain defendants, 907

      Elections, challenges to candidate's qualifications, 672, 676

      False reports of crime or emergency, actions for recovery of response costs, 2851

      Illegal internet pharmacies, recovery in actions by landlords, 1066

      Insurance fraud, actions for recovery by attorney general, 1096

      Intercollegiate athletics, recovery in actions for rules violations, 1303, 1304

      Landscape architecture, board of, disciplinary proceedings, 511

      Limited-liability companies, derivative actions, 1386

      Pharmacists, payment of fees relating to disciplinary proceedings, 1634

      Settlement of claims involving governmental entity, inclusion of fees in public record, 826

      Workplace harassment protective orders, actions relating to issuance, 2845

AUDIOLOGISTS AND SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS

      Board of examiners for audiology and speech pathology

             Activities of board, report to legislature, 946

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, 1166

             State financial administrative laws, exemption, 1456

             Training and assistance from internal audits division, exemption, 944

      Disciplinary action

             Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

      Newborns, hearing tests, 2460

AUDIOVISUAL TECHNOLOGY

      Assembly, committee meetings via videoconference authorized, 3301

      Elections, alternative formats for use by certain voters, 1433

      Preliminary examinations or grand jury proceedings, use, 543-545

AUDITS

      Audit division (See LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU)

      Check-cashing or deferred deposit services, 2047

      Clark County school district, 2867

      Holocaust, advisory council on education relating to, 2707

      Internal audits, division of (See ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Local government finances, 1810

      National and community service, Nevada commission for, 2399

      Nevada humanities committee, southern Nevada office, 2417

      Nevada silver haired legislative forum, 2421

      Opportunity Village Foundation, 2935

      Public employees' benefits program, 953

      Public utilities, compliance with universal energy charge, 3233

      Real property transfer tax, 1586, 1588

      Regional facilities for public safety, health or criminal justice, 537

      Simplified Sales and Use Tax Administration Act, sellers, 1713

      Washoe Association for Retarded Citizens, 2935

      Washoe County school district, 2867

AUTHORIZED EXPENDITURES

      Capital improvement projects, 2998, 3003

      Emergency account, limit on amount of approved expenditures removed, 1079

      General authorized expenditures act, 3011

      Heil trust fund for wild horses, 1114, 3018

      State distributive school account, 2832-2834, 2855

      State highway fund, 1832

      State purchasing fund, 1457

AUTOMOBILE WRECKERS

      Garagemen's laws, waiver of registration fees, 968

      Theft of automotive products or fuel, penalty, 3025

AUTOMOBILES (See MOTOR VEHICLES)

AVIATION FUEL TAX

      Civil Air Patrol, maximum distribution, 1136

      Delinquent taxes, collection, 1879, 1881

      Payment, fees for returned checks, 1879

B

BABY SAFE HAVEN LEGISLATION

      Abandonment of newborn, care and custody of child, 1254

BADGES

      Nurses, mandatory inclusion of surname on identification badges prohibited, 623

BAIL

      Domestic violence protective orders, violations, 1224

BAIL AGENTS, ENFORCEMENT AGENTS AND SOLICITORS

      Applicability of insurance laws, 2252

      Expiration of license, reexamination after, 2252

      Licensing, fees, 2186

BAKE SALES

      Permit requirements, exceptions, 1505

BANKS AND BANKING

      Abandonment of certificates of deposit, safe-deposit boxes or other property, presumption, 1645, 1647, 1651

      Derogatory remarks about bank, penalty repealed, 339

      Home loans, prohibited acts by lenders, 1465

      Insurance companies

             Investments, 2189

             Relations, 2183, 2228

      Motor vehicles department, electronic submission of documents to, 2778

      Residential swimming pools and spas, financing of construction, 2976, 2977, 2980

      Unclaimed property division, reports to, 1648

BARBERS AND BARBERING

      Barber schools

             Advertising, restrictions, 972

             Hours of employment of students, limitation, 972

             Instructors, number to be present on premises, 972

             Services provided by students to general public, charges authorized, 972

             Signs, requirements, 972

      Disciplinary action

             Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

      State barbers' health and sanitation board

             Activities of board, report to legislature, 946

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, 1166

             State financial administrative laws, exemption, 1456

             Training and assistance from internal audits division, exemption, 944

BARS AND COCKTAIL LOUNGES

      Drink coupons and similar materials, distribution by minors prohibited, 1426

      Special use permits in Clark County, notice of applications, 1450

      Toilet facilities, Braille signs required, 706

BATTERIES

      Unlawful disposal of motor vehicle batteries, fine, 1237

BATTERY

      Domestic violence (See DOMESTIC VIOLENCE)

      Genetic marker testing of convicted persons, 1852, 3032

      Probationers or parolees, enhanced penalties for crime committed against certain persons, 383

      Public employees who make home visits, enhanced penalty for battery of, 381

      Sexually motivated offenses (See generally SEX OFFENDERS)

BEEF COUNCIL, NEVADA

      Local agricultural products, fostering of purchase and use directed, 3343

      Tax levy, duties regarding notices, 1567

BEES AND BEEHIVES

      Agriculture department, enforcement powers of field agents and inspectors, 1731

      Plant industry program, sources of funding, use, 2154

      Quarantine, authority of state quarantine officer, 696

BICYCLE ADVISORY BOARD, NEVADA

      Department of public safety, part of, 2540

BICYCLE PATHS

      Master plans, inclusion of paths for bicycles in transit plans, 1681

BILLBOARDS (See also ADVERTISEMENTS AND ADVERTISING)

      Nonconforming structures, compensation or relocation required, 2281

BIOMASS (See RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES)

BIRTH CERTIFICATES

      Adoptions, issuance of supplementary certificates, 360

BLIND PERSONS (See HANDICAPPED PERSONS)

BLOOD

      Genetic testing (See GENETIC TESTING)

      Prisoners' sale or donation of blood, contract provisions repealed, 378

BOATS AND BOATING

      Fuel taxes, use of proceeds for recreational facilities, 1074

      Lease or rental of motorboats, requirements, 1718

      Operation of motorboats on interstate waters, requirements, 1717

      Personal flotation devices, requirements, 1948

      Personal watercraft (See PERSONAL WATERCRAFT)

      Safe boating courses

             Certificates of completion, submission to division, 1719

             Court may require completion of course following violations, 1720

             Instructors, certification, 1719

             List of available courses and instructors, maintenance by division, 1719

      Sales, perfection of security interest, 722

      Theft of fuel, penalty, 3025

      Tour operators and brokers, regulation, 979, 2146

BODY SHOPS

      Garagemen's laws, applicability, waiver of registration fees, 967, 968

      Theft of automotive products or fuel, penalty, 3025

BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS

      Boiler inspectors, certification requirements, 1049

      Owners, permits required for operation of equipment, 1049

      Standards and procedures for installation, operation, maintenance and repair, adoption, 1049

BOMBS (See EXPLOSIVES AND INCENDIARY DEVICES)

BOND ISSUES (See also LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCES; STATE FINANCES AND FUNDS)

      California-Nevada super speed ground transportation commission, authority to issue bonds, 558

      Capital improvements, 2995-2997, 2999

      Industrial development revenue bonds

             Authorized expenditures, 3016

             Electricity generation, promotion, 3255-3259

             Renewable energy generation projects, financing, 3255-3259, 3264

      School construction

             Clark County, pilot program for replacement of schools, 1724

             Purchase of municipal and revenue securities by state, 392

             State support, exemption from state debt limit, 3461

      Southern Nevada women's correctional facility, refinancing, 2482

      Tahoe Basin environmental improvement program, 1427

      University of Nevada

             Capital improvements, 2995-2997

             Great Basin College, construction of facilities, 2936, 2996

             Revenue bonds, maximum amount of 1991 authorization, 3006

             Truckee Meadows community college, acquisition of facilities, 2777

      Water system improvements, maximum amount of bond issue for grants, 692

BONDS, SURETY (See SURETY BONDS)

BOULDER CITY (For general provisions, see CITIES)

      Annexation (See also ANNEXATION)

             Authority expanded, 2941

             Inclusion of certain property required, 605

      Boulder City Days designated, 3345

      Charter amendment, regulation of utilities, 2093

      Energy efficiency in structures, adoption of codes, 2531

      Railroad museum, reversion of previous appropriation, 2387

BOUNDARIES

      Cities, change within certain time before election restricted, 548

      Clark and Nye counties, revision, 2283

      Elko convention and visitors authority, 517

      Library districts, procedure for alteration of boundaries, 371

      Metropolitan police department taxing district, effect of withdrawal from or dissolution of department, 1659

      North Lyon fire protection district, 701

      Zoning districts, notice of applications for changes, 1446, 1683, 1685

BOXING AND WRESTLING (See UNARMED COMBAT)

BRIBERY

      Gaming, unlawful acts, 3096

BUDGET DIVISION (See ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

BUDGET, STATE (See STATE FINANCES AND FUNDS)

BUDGETS, LOCAL GOVERNMENT (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCES)

BUILDING AND GROUNDS DIVISION (See ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

BUILDING CODES

      Child care facilities, violations grounds for license revocation, 1354

      Construction codes and energy codes regulating energy efficiency in structures, adoption, 2531

      Facilities for the dependent, violations grounds for license revocation, 1351

      Halfway houses, violations grounds for revocation of certification, 1351

      Nonconforming outdoor advertising structures, required removal, 2281

      Nuisance activity, violations of code included as, 3101

      Property managers, violations grounds for disciplinary action, 1355

      Time shares, requirements, 2495

BUILDING INSPECTORS

      Administrative officials acting as building officials, applicability of laws, 1245

      Applicability of laws relating to inspectors of structures, 1253

      Appraisers, inspectors' laws inapplicable to, 4

      Building officials, designation changed to, 1245

      Certification and continuing education requirements, 1245

      County or city employees, performance of duties of building officials, 1245, 1247

      Disciplinary action

             Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

      Investigative and disciplinary authority of real estate division, 527

BUILDING PERMITS

      Fees, reduction when excess amount in governmental enterprise fund, 387

      Manufactured homes, permit for placement in residential neighborhood, 1120

BULIMIA

      Educational programs and materials, development and distribution urged, 3398

BULLY BILL

      Harassment or intimidation prohibited in public schools, 1928

BUNKERVILLE, TOWN OF (For general provisions, see TOWNS)

      Virgin Valley water district, appointment to governing board, 983

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT (See PUBLIC LANDS)

BURGLARY

      Genetic marker testing of convicted persons, 1852, 3032

      Juvenile offenders, procedures, 2063

BUSES

      Explosive or incendiary device, penalty for unlawful possession, 804

      Permits for movement of certain heavier vehicles, 747

      Public transportation (See PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION)

      School buses (See SCHOOL BUSES)

      Tour operators and brokers, regulation, 979, 2146

BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF

      Alternative fuels, duties regarding incentives for use, 2388

      Authorized expenditures, 3016

      Consumer affairs division

             Computers, appropriation, 2145

             Telemarketing, duties, 361, 660

             Tour operators and brokers, duties, 979, 2146

      Employees in unclassified service, salaries, 2874

      Energy, certain duties transferred, 3263, 3276

      Financial institutions, division of

             Check-cashing or deferred deposit services, duties, 2047

             Collection agencies, duties, 519

             Credit unions, regulation, 2050

             Installment loan companies, notice of receipt of license application unnecessary, 2048

             Investigative account, deposits, use, 2047

             Licensing activities, report to legislature, 946

             Mortgage industry, duties, 2463

             Out-of-state entities, availability of records, 2046, 2048, 2049

      General appropriation, 2862

      Housing division

             Low-income energy assistance and conservation, duties, 3235, 3236

             Powers and duties generally, 2120

             State purchasing, exemption from laws, 2121

             Training and assistance from internal audits division, exemption, 944

             Weatherization program, funding, 3017

      Industrial development bonds, issuance, 3255-3259

      Industrial relations, division of

             Boilers, elevators and pressure vessels, regulations, 1049, 1050

             Industrial insurance

                   Accident benefits, duties relating to fee schedules, 961, 963

                   Assessments of insurers, duties, 2447, 2458

                   Cancellation or other actions concerning policies, receipt of notice, corrective actions, 801

                   Inspection of policies and certificates, 800

                   Reports concerning certain claims, preparation and distribution, 829

                   Selection of practitioners by injured employees, duties, 1894

      Insurance division

             Bad checks, fees, 1880

             Confidential information, 2178, 2182, 2219, 2237, 2244

             Contracts and sales practices, regulation, 2181

             Criminal history records, dissemination, 2193, 2254

             Disciplinary action, reports to division, 2200

             Disclosure of nonpublic personal information, regulations, 2214

             Electronic signatures, duties, 2180

             Employment of outside assistance, powers, 2180, 2237, 2239, 2244

             Fraud control

                   Investigation program, duties, 479

                   Powers and duties, 1093, 1094, 1097

                   Reports, receipt, 1101

             Health care providers, payment of claims by insurers, duties, 2728

             Identification cards for prescriptions, duties, 838

             Immunities, 2200

             Insurance consultants, regulations, 2211

             Interstate compacts authorized, 2182

             Mergers or acquisitions by insurers, notice, duties, 2228, 2230, 2231, 2248

             Mutual insurers, duties, 2232-2248

             Nevada life and health guaranty association

                   Advice and assistance from association, receipt, 1038

                   Duties, 1034, 1035, 1044, 1045

             Patients' bill of rights, duties, 2180

             Producers of insurance, duties, 2191-2200

             Public employee programs, regulations, 2938

             Special investigative account, assessments, 479

             Uniform claim forms, regulations, 2728

             Viatical settlements, duties, 2166-2179

      Manufactured housing division

             Continuing education, regulations, 486

             Mobile home parks, duties, 1940, 1947

             Residential neighborhoods, duties regarding manufactured homes, 1120

      Real estate division

             Appraisers of real estate, special investigations, appropriation, 3169

             Investigative and disciplinary authority, 521, 525-529

             Licensing activities, report to legislature, 946

             Time shares, duties, 2494-2517

      Supplemental appropriation, 1838

      Unclaimed property, division of

             Debts owed state, time for notice and demand to transmit property held on behalf of debtors, 1877

             Duties transferred to state treasurer, 2903

             Financial and business entities, receipt of reports, 1648

             Interest payments, limited exemption, 1652

             Presumption of abandonment of intangible property, 2911

             Report to legislature, duties, 1653

BUSINESS LICENSES

      Garbage or refuse, suspension or revocation of license for unlawful disposal, 1236, 1921

      Local rules affecting businesses, interpretation, 755

BUSINESS TAX

      Business trusts, declaration of compliance with tax laws, 3188

      Corporations, declaration of compliance with tax laws, 3172, 3179

      Exchange of information between tax commission and local entities, 1122

      Limited-liability companies, declaration of compliance with tax laws, 3181

      Limited-liability partnerships, declaration of compliance with tax laws, 3184

      Limited partnerships, declaration of compliance with tax laws, 3186

      Payment

             Annual payment authorized, 533

             Delinquent taxes, collection, 1879, 1881

             Fees for returned checks, 1879

      Professional corporations, declaration of compliance with tax laws, 3191

      Subcontractors, proof to contractor of payment of tax unnecessary, 1626

BUSINESS TRUSTS

      Annual lists, requirements, fees, penalties, 3188, 3189

      Business tax, declaration of compliance, 3188

      Certificate of existence, filing fees, 1402, 3189

      Certificate of trust

             Amendment, fees, 1401, 1412, 3189

             Cancellation, fees, 3189

             Certified copies, fees, 3189

             Filing, fees, 3189

             Restatements, fees, 3189

      Conversion into domestic or foreign entities

             Abandonment of plan, 1409

             Effect of conversion, 1414

             Effective date, 1413

             Filing fees, 3192

             Liability of owners, 1414

             Plans, approval, provision to owners, 1409, 1413

             Procedures, 1403, 1404

             Service of process on resulting foreign entities, 1403, 3192

             Signatures required, 1413

             Termination, 1410

             Terms dependent upon outside facts authorized, requirements, 1412

      Defaulting trusts

             Penalty fees, 3189

             Reinstatement, fees, 3189

             Revocation of rights, 1402

      Definition, 1401

      Documents filed with secretary of state

             Correction of documents, procedure, fees, 1401, 3199

             Fees when not otherwise provided, 3189

             Notice regarding requirements and penalties, 2375

             Replacement of document pages, expedited filing, 1401

      Foreign business trusts

             Domestication

                   Fees, 1412, 3192

                   Procedures, 1405, 1406

             Registration fees, 3189

      Laws pertaining to business trusts, fees for certified copies, 3189

      Mergers and exchanges of interest

            Agent for service of process, fees, 3192

             Amendment of certificate of trust, 1412

             Definitions, 1406, 1407

             Exchanges, approval by trustees and beneficial owners, 1409

             Fees, 1412, 3192

             Subsidiaries, mergers, 1410, 1411

             Terms dependent upon outside facts authorized, requirements, 1412

      Name, filing fee for certificate of change, 1402, 3189

      Offices, certificate of change, fees, 3189

      Resident agents, certificate of change, 3189

      Subsidiaries, mergers, 1410, 1411

BUTTER

      State dairy commission, powers and duties, 2425, 2426

C

CAFES (See FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS)

CALIENTE, CITY OF (For general provisions, see CITIES)

      List of registered voters, charter amendment, 2970

      Quorum of city council, charter amendment, 1129

      Utilities, charter amendment, 2093, 2094

CALIENTE YOUTH CENTER (See generally JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES)

CALIFORNIA-NEVADA SUPER SPEED GROUND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION

      Bonds, authority to issue, 558

      Super speed ground transportation system, definition, 560

CALIFORNIA, STATE OF (See also NONRESIDENTS)

      Needles Highway, use of certain tax proceeds for improvements, 1665

      Tahoe Basin (See TAHOE BASIN)

CAMPAIGN PRACTICES

      Fines for violations, deposit of amounts recovered, 2924

      Governmental expenditures to support or oppose ballot questions or candidates, restrictions, 1347

      Mobile home parks, right to enter and distribute material, 1943

      Nevada silver haired legislative forum, donation of unspent contributions to, 3029

      Political action committees, definition, penalty for failure to register, 1429, 1430

CANCER

      Mastectomy, health insurance coverage, 2218, 2220, 2249, 2250

      Medical marijuana, regulation, research programs, 3053

      Occupational diseases, duties of insurers and administrator relating to reports of certain claims, 828, 829

      Prostate cancer

             Awareness Day and Month designated, 3371

             Task force, creation, duties, 580-582

      Reporting system

             Compilation of information, time limit, 2257

             Penalties for violations, 2257

CANDIDATES (See CAMPAIGN PRACTICES; ELECTIONS)

CAPITOL POLICE (See also PEACE OFFICERS)

      Authorized expenditures, 3019

      Department of public safety, part of, 2533

CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION

      American Heart Association and Operation Heartbeat commended, 3409

CARLIN, CITY OF (For general provisions, see CITIES)

      List of registered voters, charter amendment, 2971

      Quorum of board of councilmen, charter amendment, 1129

      Utilities, charter amendment, 2095, 2096

CARNIVALS

      Tax exemption for personal property owned by nonresidents for carnival purposes, 1541, 1543

CARS (See MOTOR VEHICLES)

CARSON CITY (For general provisions, see CITIES; COUNTIES)

      Charter amendments

             Advisory boards, residency requirement, 520

             List of registered voters, availability, 2971

             Office of purchasing and contracts,  establishment made optional, 521

             Officers, service on public boards after term in office expires prohibited, 520

             Quorum of board of supervisors, 1130

             Types of securities, 2337

             Utilities, regulation, 2096, 2097

      Emergency telephone system, imposition of surcharge, 2123, 2125, 2126

      Settlement of city, sesquicentennial recognized, 3424

      V & T Railway, Nevada commission for reconstruction, composition, 400

CARSON RIVER (See also WATER)

      Conservation districts, authority to repair and restore property, 288

CATS (See ANIMALS)

CATTLE (See LIVESTOCK)

CELLULAR PHONES (See also TELEPHONE AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS)

      Assembly chambers, use prohibited, 3296

      Customers of service suppliers, procedure regarding certain disputes, 1642, 1643

      Local entities, fees charged providers of wireless services, 1644, 2123

      Washoe County, surcharge for emergency system, 621, 1643

CEMETERIES

      Care of gravesites, regulation, 989

      Disinterment and removal of remains, regulation, notices, 989, 990

      Family cemeteries, establishment authorized, 988

      Funeral directors and embalmers (See FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS)

      Prepaid contracts

             Licensing fees, 2187

             Refunds, 2217

             Unlawful acts, penalty, 2217

      Veterans' cemeteries, funding of expansion, 3004

CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT

      Abandonment, presumption, 1645

      Local governments, authority to purchase for investment, 598

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

      Incline Village Crystal Bay, nominations for county fair board, 561

      Job shadowing, programs urged, 3437

      Las Vegas chamber, 90th anniversary commemorated, 3333

CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS (See NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS)

CHARTER AMENDMENTS

      Boulder City, 2093

      Caliente, 1129, 2093, 2094, 2970

      Carlin, 1129, 2095, 2096, 2971

      Carson City, 520, 1130, 2096, 2097, 2337, 2971

      Elko, 447, 1130, 2097, 2098, 2971

      Henderson, 970, 1130, 2098-2100

      Las Vegas, 10, 595, 1131, 2100-2103, 2971

      North Las Vegas, 748, 1131, 2103-2105

      Reno, 557, 887, 1131, 2105, 2106, 2972

      Sparks, 394, 1131, 2107, 2108, 2972

      Wells, 894, 1132, 2108, 2109, 2972

      Yerington, 1132, 2109, 2110, 2972

CHARTER SCHOOLS (See also SCHOOLS, PUBLIC)

      Accountability reports and program, 1482, 3119, 3140

      Administrative costs associated with sponsorship, reimbursement, effect of nonpayment, 3134

      Applications to form charter school, contents, procedures for review and approval, 3126-3131

      Charters

             Amendment, 3129

             Applicants not prepared to commence operation, criteria for issuance of charter, 3130

             Conditional charters, 3130

             Contents of written charter, 3129

             Renewal, 3141

             Revocation, grounds, 3134

      Committees to form school, composition, 3125

      Conditions for operating school, 3132

      Confidentiality of pupil records, 3142

      Conversion of existing school to charter school, 3123, 3125, 3127

      Deposit of money received, 3134

      Diplomas, 3124, 3126

      Distance education (See DISTANCE EDUCATION)

      Employees

             Collective bargaining, 3138, 3164, 3167

             Compensation, conditions for receipt of public money, 3161

             Crisis response plans, representation on committees, training, 1323, 1325, 1326

             Postprobationary employees, employment, 3162

             Reemployment by school district, 1497, 3162

             Salaries and assignments, notice to department, 3138

      Enrollment, age requirements, 3132, 3163

      Expansion of programs, 3130

      For-profit operation prohibited, 3123

      Fund for charter schools, creation, 3124

      Gifts or money, solicitation or acceptance by school district trustees or employees unlawful, 3123

      Governing body

             Meetings, 3131

             Membership, composition, 3131, 3167

      Graduation requirements, 3124

      Limitation on number, extension of time, 3165

      Loans to schools, 3124

      Property tax exemption for certain property owned or leased by, 3165

      Public, private or home school pupils, participation in courses of study and extracurricular activities, 3136

      Pupil statewide information system, applicability, reports, 3141, 3142, 3168

      School to careers program, financing, 2840

      Special education programs

             Financial support, 3134, 3135

             Formation of schools for purposes of, 3128

      Sponsors

             Criteria for issuance of charter, duties, 3130

             Governing bodies, receipt of reports regarding changes in membership, 3131

             Reimbursement of administrative costs, 3134

             Report 3 years after initial charter, receipt, duties, 3141

      Sponsorship by state board, 3125, 3128, 3129, 3168

      State distributive school account, apportionment, 3130, 3134, 3135, 3146

      Unlawful acts, 3123

      Violence in schools

             Assistance from local and state agencies, 1327

             Confidentiality of plans, deviations and information, 1328

             Disaster relief fund, use, 1335-1337

             Emergency assistance account, use, 1337

             Open meeting law, applicability to meetings of committees, 1328

             Reports of threats, immunities, 2650

             School plans to respond to certain crises, development and review, 1323-1327

             State plan for management of crises, development and dissemination, 1327

CHECK-CASHING SERVICES

      Definition of financial institution, services included for certain purposes, 2047

      Examination or audit fees, amount, effect of failure to pay, 2047

CHECKS

      Insurance division, charge for returned checks, 1880

      Motor vehicles department, charge for returned checks, 708

      State agencies, authority in transactions with persons owing debt for returned checks, 1876

      Taxation department, charge for returned checks, 1879

      Wildlife division, charge for returned checks, 1882

CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY (See DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE)

CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT

      Abandonment of newborn with emergency service providers, 1255, 1264, 1265

      Confidential information, disclosure, sanctions, 1841-1843, 1845

      County protective services agencies

             Abandoned newborns delivered to emergency providers, duties, 1257, 1258

             Assessment of certain children who may need psychological evaluation or counseling, 2485

             Plan for permanent placement, duties, 1839

             Preservation and reunification of family, duties, 1844

      Criminal proceedings, admissibility of child's statements, 702

      Investigations, grounds, 1840

      Legal services and pro bono programs, additional court fees for support, 2679

      Penalties, 1138

      Plan for permanent placement, requirements, 1705, 1839

      Protective custody proceedings

             Abandoned newborns, notice requirements deemed waived by parents, 1254, 1259, 1260

             Attorney representing child, authority and rights, 1703

             Continuance, grant to allow review of reports or information, 1699

             Determinations by court, preparation of statements, 1845, 1848, 1849

             Placement of child with person other than parent, review by court, 1704

             Reports and information, provision to parent, guardian and attorney, 1699, 1702

             Transcripts or sound recordings, provision to parent, guardian and attorney, fees, 1700, 1707

      Reports, duties of youth shelter personnel, 1150

      School districts, actions to address problem urged, 3436

      Sexual abuse of a child, penalty, 1138

      Youth shelters approved by county, requirements, immunities, 1152, 1153

CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES DIVISION (See HUMAN RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF)

CHILD CARE

      Legislative counsel bureau, authority to establish on-site facility, 3200

      Relatives obtaining guardianship of certain children, supportive assistance programs, 1518

CHILD CARE FACILITIES

      Licenses, grounds for revocation, 1354

      Toilet facilities, Braille signs required, 706

CHILD CUSTODY

      Assistance to certain relatives obtaining guardianship of children, 1518

      Visitation rights between child and certain relatives and friends, 2712

CHILD ENDANGERMENT

      Abandonment of newborns with emergency service providers, 1265

CHILD MOLESTATION (See also SEX OFFENDERS)

      Penalties, 2789

CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES (See also ADOPTION)

      Teenage pregnancy, representation on state partnership to reduce rate, 2523

CHILD PORNOGRAPHY (See also SEX OFFENDERS)

      Conditions for probation, 2791

      Internet, unlawful acts, penalties, 2786

      Possession of pornography by certain offenders prohibited, 2051, 2069

CHILD SUPPORT

      Amount

             Annual adjustment based on Consumer Price Index, 1865

             Increase of presumptive maximum monthly amount, 1865

      Department of public safety, provision of information on request, 2609

CHILDREN (See MINORS)

CHILDREN IN NEED OF PROTECTION (See also CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT)

      Abandoned newborns delivered to emergency service providers, 1256

CHILDREN IN NEED OF SUPERVISION (See also JUVENILE DELINQUENTS)

      Abandonment of newborns with emergency service providers, 1265

      Cognitive training and human development program, financing, 13

      Informal supervision, reports by probation officer, 286

      Legal counsel, representation of children, 1689

      Restitution through work programs

             Deductions from child's wages limited, 15

             Financing, 13

      Youth shelters approved by county, requirements, immunities, 1152, 1153

CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM

      Contracts with health maintenance organizations, 2734

      Late payments to care providers, interest, 2734

CHIROPRACTORS

      Assistants, number that may be supervised, 6

      Chiropractic physicians' board of Nevada

             Activities of board, report to legislature, 946

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, 1166

             State financial administrative laws, exemption, 1456

             Training and assistance from internal audits division, exemption, 944

      Disciplinary action

             Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

      Industrial insurance (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

      Licenses

             Qualifications, 5

             Temporary licenses, issuance, 6

CHURCHILL COUNTY (For general provisions, see COUNTIES)

      Emergency telephone system, imposition of surcharge, 2123, 2125, 2126

CIGARETTES AND OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS

      Certificates regarding cigarettes imported by dealers, filing, 2136

      Contraband cigarettes

             Economic or commercial injury caused by, action for injunctive relief, 2135

             Seizure and destruction, 2137

      Duty-free sales and importation for personal use, exemption from licensing requirements, 2135

      Injunctive relief for economic or commercial injury due to violations, 2135

      Internet sales, provision to minors prohibited, adoption of policies, penalties, 2787

      Metered machine impressions, prohibited acts, 2136

      Revenue stamps

             Identification of dealer, 2135

             Prohibited acts, 2136

             Reports by dealers, 2136

      Taxation

             Delinquent taxes, collection, 1879, 1881

             Duty-free sales and importation for personal use, exemption, 2135

             Payment, fees for returned checks, 1879

             Retail dealers of tobacco products other than cigarettes, certain duties removed, 1596, 1597

             Wholesale dealers of tobacco products other than cigarettes

                   Definition, 1595

                   Payment of tax after sale or distribution, 1596

                   Reports and remittance of taxes, 1596

      Tobacco settlement

             Attorney general administration program, appropriation, 3019

             Litigation, stay of execution and appeal of certain judgments, 1006

             Trust funds, investments, 2300, 2301

CIRCUSES

      Tax exemption for personal property owned by nonresidents for circus purposes, 1541, 1543

CITIES

      Actions, by or against (See ACTIONS--State or political subdivisions)

      Airports owned or controlled by certain cities, grants, 1238

      Annexation (See ANNEXATION)

      Bonds and other obligations (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCES)

      Boulder City (See BOULDER CITY)

      Boundaries, change within certain time before election restricted, 548

      Building codes (See BUILDING CODES)

      Building inspectors (See BUILDING INSPECTORS)

      Building permits (See BUILDING PERMITS)

      Buildings (See PUBLIC BUILDINGS)

      Business licenses (See BUSINESS LICENSES)

      Caliente (See CALIENTE, CITY OF)

      Carlin (See CARLIN, CITY OF)

      Carson City (See CARSON CITY)

      Classification, 625, 633, 2702

      Community redevelopment (See COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT)

      Computer crimes causing disruptions in operations unlawful, penalties, 1242, 1244

      Cooperative agreements (See COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS, PUBLIC AGENCIES)

      Elections (See ELECTIONS)

      Elko (See ELKO, CITY OF)

      Employees (See CITY EMPLOYEES)

      False reports of crime or emergency, recovery of response costs, 2851

      Fernley (See FERNLEY, CITY OF)

      Finances and funds (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCES)

      Fire departments (See FIRE DEPARTMENTS)

      Gabbs, disincorporation, 404

      Health boards (See HEALTH, LOCAL BOARDS AND OFFICERS)

      Henderson (See HENDERSON, CITY OF)

      Improvements (See LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS)

      Incorporation, population requirements, 2702

      Independent contractors (See INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS)

      Jails (See JAILS AND DETENTION FACILITIES)

      Land use planning (See LAND USE PLANNING; REGIONAL PLANNING)

      Las Vegas (See LAS VEGAS, CITY OF)

      Mesquite (See MESQUITE, CITY OF)

      Municipal corporations, certain cities declared, 626

      Municipal courts (See MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGES)

      North Las Vegas (See NORTH LAS VEGAS, CITY OF)

      Officers (See CITY OFFICERS; specific officer)

      Ordinances (See ORDINANCES)

      Police departments (See POLICE DEPARTMENTS)

      Population based laws, revision to reflect 2000 census results, 1959-2000

      Property

             Conservation districts, authority to repair and restore property, 288

             Donation to certain nonprofit entities, 1710

             Installment-purchase agreements, 2306-2309, 2312, 2313

             Insurance contracts, notice of expiration of coverage eliminated, 1318

             Surplus property, disposal procedures, 1319

      Public works (See PUBLIC WORKS)

      Purchasing (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING)

      Reno (See RENO, CITY OF)

      Sparks (See SPARKS, CITY OF)

      Streets and alleys (See STREETS AND ALLEYS)

      Tahoe Basin environmental projects, agreements for use of grant money authorized, 367

      Utilities (See also PUBLIC UTILITIES)

             City-owned utilities, acquisition or expansion of certain facilities, 2077

             Telecommunications service providers, regulatory authority, 2126

             Wireless services providers, fees imposed on, 1644, 2123

      Wards, 627

      Wells (See WELLS, CITY OF)

      Yerington (See YERINGTON, CITY OF)

      Zoning (See ZONING)

CITY ATTORNEYS (See also CITY OFFICERS)

      Candidates for office, duties regarding challenges to qualifications, 676

      Criminal defenses authorized, 366

      North Las Vegas, contracts in lieu of or in addition to appointment, 748

      Sparks, election, 394

CITY CLERKS (See also CITY OFFICERS)

      Carson City, service on public boards after term in office expires prohibited, 520

      Elections (See ELECTIONS)

CITY COUNCILS (See also CITY OFFICERS)

      Actions by vote of council, requirements, 1123, 1129-1132

      Business tax, exchange of information with tax commission, 1122

      City attorneys, approval to act as defense attorney, 366

      Critical labor shortages, designation of positions, 2400

      Elko, City of, designation, meetings, 447, 450

      First elected officers, powers before incorporation becomes effective, 701

      Las Vegas, City of, filling of additional office, 595

      Library districts, approval or disapproval of bond issues, 370

      Minutes of meetings, requirements, 629

      Number of members in large cities, 629

      Participatory democracy, receipt of report, 3477

      Pro tem mayor, service at pleasure of council, 627

      Sparks, City of, election, 394

      Special meetings, 629

      Veto of mayor, override, 628

      Wells, City of, outside employment, 894

CITY-COUNTY RELIEF TAX

      Delinquent taxes, collection, 1879, 1881

      Payment, fees for returned checks, 1879

CITY EMPLOYEES

      Assault or battery of employee who makes home visits, penalties, 380

      Bonds, provision by city, 630

      Conflicts of interest, 2287

      Deferred compensation program, additional plans authorized, 1005

      Emergency communications technicians, leave of absence during disaster, 1438

      Ethics (See ETHICS)

      Insurance (See INSURANCE--Local government employees, group insurance)

      Legislators, leave to attend interim meetings required, 1227

      Peace officers (See PEACE OFFICERS; POLICE DEPARTMENTS)

      Prostate cancer, task force on, leave to perform duties as member, 581

      Renewable energy task force, leave to perform duties as member, 3261

      Retirement (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT)

      Whistle blowers, protections, 3048

CITY MAYORS (See also CITY OFFICERS)

      Appointment and removal of officers, 630, 631

      Carson City, service on public boards after term in office expires prohibited, 520

      Elko, City of, designation of mayor pro tem, 461

      Fernley, City of, appointment to county fair and recreation board, 485

      First elected mayor, powers before incorporation becomes effective, 701

      Pro tem mayors, 627

      Sparks, City of, election, 394

      Vetoes, override by council, 628

      Wells, City of, outside employment, 894

      Yerington, City of, appointment to county fair and recreation board, 485

CITY OFFICERS

      Appointment and removal, 631, 631

      Bonds, provision by city, 630

      Compensation

             Entitlement, 631

             Newly incorporated city, powers of first elected officers, 701

      Conflicts of interest, 2287

      Emergency communications technicians, leave of absence during disaster, 1438

      Ethics (See ETHICS)

      Financial disclosure statements, filing, 2290

      Insurance (See INSURANCE--Local government employees, group insurance)

      Intangible personal property held by officer, when presumed abandoned, 1647

      Participatory democracy, receipt of report, 3477

      Prostate cancer, task force on, leave to perform duties as member, 581

      Renewable energy task force, leave to perform duties as member, 3261

      Retirement (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT)

      Vacancies, appointing authority to notify filing officer of appointment, 2970

      Whistle blowers, protections, 3048

CIVIL ACTIONS (See ACTIONS)

CIVIL AIR PATROL

      Aviation fuel tax account, maximum distribution, 1136

CIVIL PENALTIES (See ADMINISTRATIVE ASSESSMENTS; FINES; RESTITUTION)

CIVIL PROCESS

      Abandoned newborns, waiver of certain notice requirements, 1254, 1259, 1260

      Candidates for office, challenges to eligibility, 675, 678

      Constables

             Execution of process on request of sheriff, 1455

             Fees, 3212

      Conversion of business entities, service of process on resulting foreign entity, 1403, 3192

      Corporations, service after revocation of charter, 1377

      Foreign limited-liability companies transacting business in state without registration, 1387

      Real property transfer tax proceedings, 1589, 1591

      Sheriffs, fees, 3210

CIVIL RIGHTS

      Restoration, 1639, 1640, 1691-1697

CLARK COUNTY (For general provisions, see COUNTIES)

      Air pollution (See AIR POLLUTION)

      Aircraft noise, establishment of advisory committee, reporting of violations, 1721

      Annexation (See also ANNEXATION)

             Alternative procedures, 2941

             Highways, roads and railroad tracks, inclusion in territory annexed, 605

      Boundary between Clark and Nye counties, revision, 2283

      Domestic wells, applicability of laws, 551

      Energy efficiency in structures, adoption of codes, 2531

      Fire-fighting agencies, transport and care of sick or injured persons, 998

      Master plans, contents, 1679

      Metro (See METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENTS)

      Needles Highway, use of tax proceeds for improvements, 1665

      Outside Las Vegas Foundation, issuance of license plates for support, 1858, 1860

      Regional planning (See REGIONAL PLANNING)

      Shooting range, release of federal land for development urged, 3415

      Solid waste management authority, control of unlawful dumping, 1233

      Taxicab transportation program for elderly and handicapped, 1232

      Teenage pregnancy, programs to reduce rate, 2525

      Tour operators and brokers providing sightseeing tours, regulation, 979

      Unincorporated towns, appointment or election of advisory boards, 1688

      Utility facilities, construction, 2984

CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (See also SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      Annual reports by subdistricts, preparation, contents, compilation, 831

      Audit survey, appropriation, 2867

      Fuke, Stanley, commended, 3377

      Regional training programs, 2834-2837

      Renovation and reconstruction of facilities

             Assessment of costs of compliance with ADA, 1723

             Policies, 1113

             Use of bond proceeds, 1723

      Small schools, construction, duties, 1338

CLEAR CREEK YOUTH CENTER

      Appropriation, 2858, 2994

      Authorized expenditures, 3012

      Director, salary, 2874

CLERGY

      Legislative religious services, compensation, 3465

CLERKS OF COURT

      Fees (See COURT COSTS AND FEES)

      Grand jury petitions, duties, 750

      Physician assistants, reports of judgments to board of medical examiners, 768

      Protective orders in stalking or harassment cases, duties, 1672

      Publication of list of cases, duty repealed, 753

      Respiratory care practitioners, reports of judgments to board of medical examiners, 768

      Submission of list of undecided matters to supreme court clerk, duty repealed, 753

CLOSE CORPORATIONS (See also CORPORATIONS)

      Conversion of corporation to close corporation, 1380, 3192

CLOTHING

      Woolen products, labeling laws repealed, 496

COCKFIGHTS

      Penalties for unlawful acts, 2887, 2888

COCKTAIL LOUNGES (See BARS AND COCKTAIL LOUNGES)

COLLECTION AGENCIES

      Disciplinary action, summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

      State agencies, contracts for debt collection, 1877

      Unlicensed operation, investigations, penalties, 519

      Violations, penalties, 520

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING

      Charter schools, 3138, 3164, 3167

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

      College savings plans of Nevada

             College savings program, creation, 2159

             Prepaid tuition program, continuation, 2166

      Private (See POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, PRIVATE)

      Scholarships (See MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIPS)

      State (See UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OF NEVADA)

      WICHE (See WESTERN INTERSTATE COMMISSION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION)

COLORADO RIVER COMMISSION

      Acquisition or expansion of electric facilities, procedures, 2084

      Authorized expenditures, 3017

      Deputy, redesignated deputy executive director, outside employment prohibited, 2442

      Director

             Outside employment prohibited, 2442

             Redesignated executive director, 2440

             Service at pleasure of commission, 2442

      Hiring of employees, authorization, 2442

      Redesignation as Colorado River commission of Nevada, 2440

      Robert B. Griffin Water Project, state pledge repealed, 2442

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2880

      Sale of electricity and provision of transmission and distribution services, 1266

      Training and assistance from internal audits division, exemption, 944

COMMENDATIONS AND COMMEMORATIONS (See RESOLUTIONS AND MEMORIALS)

COMMERCIAL COACHES

      Claims against licensees, limit on payments from recovery account, 488

COMMISSIONERS OF DEEDS

      Repeal of laws relating to, 659

COMMON-INTEREST COMMUNITIES

      Declarant's control of association, termination, 2490

      Executive board

             Fiduciary duties and immunities, 3193

             Meetings, notice by e-mail upon request, 470

      Landscaping, public lighting and security walls, maintenance, assessments, 744

      Master associations, powers, 2489

      Meetings of units' owners, notice by e-mail upon request, 470

      Property managers (See PROPERTY MANAGERS)

      Sales of real property (See REAL PROPERTY)

      Time shares, applicability of laws, 2488

      Trails, parks and open space, maintenance, assessments, 744

COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

      General appropriation for programs, 2861, 2864

      HIV/AIDS clinics, appropriation, 2706

      Industrial insurance

             Employees, coverage for exposure to certain diseases, 827

             Hepatitis, coverage for firemen and emergency medical attendants, 1871

             Reports relating to certain claims, duties of insurers and administrator, 828, 829

             Tuberculosis, coverage for police officers and firemen, 1014

      Medical marijuana, regulation, research programs, 3053

COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION

      Municipal utilities, acquisition or expansion of facilities, 2073, 2077, 2081

COMMUNITY COLLEGES (See UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OF NEVADA)

COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT

      Assistance to finance housing, applicability of laws, 2121

      Ordinances, authority of county commissioners, 966

COMMUNITY SERVICE AS PUNISHMENT

      Animals, penalty for neglect, 2890

      Garbage and rubbish, unlawful disposal, 1234, 1235, 1920

      Juveniles, work on or near highway or in dangerous situation restricted, 1864

      Workplace harassment, violation of protective orders, 2848

COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANTS

      Administration, 1019

COMPANY TOWNS

      Universal energy charge, imposition, refunds and use, 3231-3237

      Utility services, acquisition from alternative sellers, 1767

COMPROMISE AND SETTLEMENT

      Governmental entities, confidential settlement of actions prohibited, 826

      Labor law violations, confidential settlements prohibited, 826

      Minors, investment of proceeds of compromised claim, 873

COMPUTERS AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS

      City franchises for interactive computer services, 2126

      Crimes involving unlawful use

             Encryption, penalties for unlawful acts, 2789

             Network sites, penalties for transmission with intent to impede or disrupt operation or use, 1243

             Parole, probation or suspended sentence, conditions, 2791, 2798, 2800

             Public service, penalty for interruption or impairment, 1240

             Response costs, loss, injury or other damage in excess of $500 caused by unlawful act, penalties, 1242

             Victims, commencement of civil actions, 1244

      Digital or electronic signatures, procedures for notarization, 652

      E-mail (See E-MAIL)

      Education

             Commission on educational technology, appropriation, 2897

             Criminal forfeitures, use of portion of money to purchase equipment, 876

             Distance education (See DISTANCE EDUCATION)

             School libraries, grants relating to on-line resources, 2898

             University computing center, appropriation, 2387

      Gaming, regulation of interactive systems, 3075

      General appropriations act, transfer of money, 2865

      Insurance commissioner, regulations regarding filings, 2180

      Internet (See INTERNET)

      Pharmacies or insurers, provision of equipment to practitioners for transmittal of information, 834

      State purchasing, electronic format for purchasing and leasing, 1457

      Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, adoption, 2714

      Wills and trusts, use of electronic documents authorized, procedures, 2340

COMSTOCK HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION

      Members, qualifications, 1654

CONCEALED WEAPONS (See also FIREARMS)

      Correctional officers of department of prisons, exemption from laws, 576

      Nonresidents, procedure to obtain permits to carry, 612

      Restriction on number of weapons removed, 618

CONFESSIONS OF JUDGMENT

      Costs, 3215

CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED INFORMATION

      Arbitration proceedings, protective orders, 1280

      Athletic commission, Nevada, 994

      Charter schools, pupil records, 3142

      Child abuse or neglect, disclosure of information, 1841-1843, 1845

      Insurance division records, 2178, 2182, 2219, 2237, 2244

      Insurance fraud, reports and investigations, 1093, 1098

      Insurers, unfair acts or practices, 2214

      Labor law violations, confidential settlements void, 826

      Landscape architecture, board of, 498

      Medical marijuana records, 3063, 3064

      Nurses, personnel lists submitted to nursing board, 623

      Public utilities, terms and conditions of certain contracts, 3227

      Respiratory care practitioners, reports regarding fitness, 769

      School violence, response plans, deviations and information, 1328, 1333

      Tort actions against governmental entities, confidential settlement agreements void, 826

      Traffic stops, information collected for study, 2852

      Viatical settlements, records and reports, 2173, 2178, 2179

      Voter registration information, 2956

      Youth shelters, records, 1153

CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS

      Reapportionment and redistricting, procedures, 3315

CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES, STATE DEPARTMENT OF

      Alternative fuels, duties regarding incentives for use, 2388

      Authorized expenditures, 3017, 3023

      Capital improvement projects, funding, 2994, 2999

      Director

             Office, appropriations, 950

             Salary, 2875

             Temporary advances, requests, 2869

      Environmental protection, division of

             Public utilities commission, cooperation with, 1655

             Utility facilities, review of applications for construction permits, 2984

      Forestry, division of

             Equipment, appropriations, 2398, 2421

             License plates for fire fighters, issuance, use of fees, 1511

             Wildland fires in 2000, fire fighters commended, 3354

      General appropriation, 2863, 2864

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2875

      State lands, division of

             Lease of property to certain state officers or employees, duties, 906

             Lease-purchase or installment-purchase agreements, 2478

             Tahoe Basin

                   Bond issues for environmental improvement program, 1427

                   Grants and agreements for preservation, authority, 367

      State parks, division of

             Equipment, appropriation, 2397

             Grant and gift fund designated special revenue fund, 2753

             Improvements to state parks, appropriation, reversion of previous appropriations extended, 2383

             Maintenance projects, appropriation, 2155

             Radio connection with motor vehicles department, appropriation, 2142

             Watercraft fuel taxes, use for recreational facilities, 1074

      Truckee River operating agreement, appropriation for expenses, 2704

      Water pollution, independent investigations required before making certain determinations, 956

      Water resources, division of

             Equipment, appropriation, 2397

             River and stream gauging, ground water measurement and South Fork Dam monitoring, appropriation, 950

      Wildlife, division of

             Change account, amount, 974

             Delinquent fees, procedures for collection, 1881, 1882

             Fish hatcheries, issuance of bonds for certain projects, 2999

             License agents, fees, 975

             Obligated reserve account, creation, 3023

             Petty cash account, amount, 973

             Predatory animals, fees for management, 1213

             Safe boating courses, duties regarding certificates and instructors, 1719

             Trout management account, creation, sources and use, 977, 3000, 3018

             Wildlife account

                   Deposits, use, 1075, 1213

                   Temporary transfers, approval, 3022

CONSERVATION CAMPS

      Authorized expenditures, 3016

      Capital improvement projects, funding, 2993, 2994

      General appropriation, 2862, 2866

      Pioche, appropriation, 2419

CONSERVATION DISTRICTS (For general provisions, see DISTRICTS)

      Actions by vote of supervisors, requirements, 1123, 1129

      Powers, 288

      Supervisors, filling of vacancies in office, 288

CONSPIRACY

      Medical marijuana, exemption from prosecution by state, 3055

      Viatical settlements, unlawful acts, 2176

CONSTABLES (See also PEACE OFFICERS)

      Execution of process, writs and warrants on request of sheriff, 1455

      Fees for services, 3212

      Real property transfer tax warrants, fees, 1590

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS, NEVADA

      Judicial department

             Intermediate appellate court, creation, 3453

             Vacancies, term of office of judges filling, 3455, 3460

      Property tax

             Abatement for homeowners suffering severe economic hardship, 3462, 3481

             Property development restricted by compact, separate taxation, 3481

      Rule against perpetuities, repeal, 3469

      State debt limit, exemption for state support of school construction, 3461

      United States senators, obsolete election provision repealed, 3469

      Voting rights of mentally incompetent persons, language modernized, 3469

CONSTRUCTION CONTROLS

      Residential pool and spa contractors, duties, 2975, 2983

CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION, COMMISSION ON

      Construction education account, administration, 2409, 2411, 2415

      Creation, powers and duties, 2408

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

      Holders of noncommercial drivers' licenses, authorization to drive certain combinations of vehicles, 741

      Special mobile equipment, exemption from special fuel tax, 853

CONSTRUCTION TAX (See RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION TAX)

CONSUMER AFFAIRS DIVISION (See BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF)

CONSUMER FRAUD

      Award of costs and fees in actions relating to, 490

CONSUMER HEALTH ASSISTANCE, OFFICE OF

      Authorized expenditures, 3011

      Employees in unclassified service, salaries, 2872

      General appropriation, 2857

      Hospital patients, bureau for, creation, 2652

CONSUMER'S ADVOCATE

      Anatomical gifts, establishment of certain programs, 680

      Electric utilities, duties, 345, 353, 3248, 3254

      Employees in unclassified service, salaries, 2873

      General appropriation, 2857

      Low-income energy assistance and conservation, duties, 3233

      Task force for renewable energy and energy conservation, appointment of member, duties, 3260, 3261

CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (See COMMUNICABLE DISEASES; OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES)

CONTEMPT

      Legislative hearings, compelling obedience of subpoenas, 3205

      Medical panels or hearing officers, contempt toward, 771

CONTINUING EDUCATION (See specific profession or occupation)

CONTRACTORS

      Commission on construction education, creation, duties, grants, 2408

      Comstock historic district commission, representation, 1654

      Disciplinary action

             Grounds, 2977

             Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

      Fines for violations, deposit, 2411, 2415

      Highway construction, expansion of work force diversity urged, 3473

      Independent contractors (See INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS)

      Industrial insurance (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

      Licenses

             Application form, contents, 2411

             Denial, notice, appeal, 2409

             Financial responsibility, requirements, 2412

             Suspension or revocation, 2414

      Owner-builders, applicability of laws, 2410

      Property owners, contracts with

             Applicability of laws, 1621

             Notice requirements, 1620

             Payments

                   Applicability of laws, 1621

                   Lien releases, condition precedent to payment, 1620, 1624

                   Remedies for nonpayment, 1622

                   When payable, 1619, 1624

                   Withholdings, 1619, 1624

                   Works of improvement, 1624

             Termination of contract or work stoppage

                   Grounds, 1622, 1623

                   Liability for delays or damages resulting from, 1623

                   Recovery of costs, profits and interest, 1622

             Waiver of certain rights prohibited, 1621

      Public works (See PUBLIC WORKS)

      Residential pools and spas, construction or renovation

             Advertising, standards, 2975

             Bond requirements, 2981, 2982

             Construction controls, grounds for required use of services, 2975, 2983

             Contracts, requirements, 2978-2980

             Disciplinary action, grounds, 2977

             Laws and regulations, compliance, 2976

             Loans or financing, required and prohibited acts, 2976, 2977, 2980

             Ombudsman, creation of office, 2980

             Permits for projects, requirement to obtain, 2976

             Supervision and control of project, 2976

             Violations, penalties, 2977

      State contractors' board

             Activities of board, report to legislature, 946

             Commission on construction education, representation, duties, 2408

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, 1166

             Fines, deposit, 2411, 2415

             Public works, issuance of certificates of eligibility, 2263, 2266, 2269, 2272

             Recovery fund, use, duties, 2983

             Residential swimming pools and spas, duties, 2975

             State financial administrative laws, exemption, 1456

             Training and assistance from internal audits division, exemption, 944

      Subcontractors

             Business tax, proof to contractor of payment of tax unnecessary, 1626

             Subcontracts

                   Notices, requirements, 1618, 1621

                   Payments

                          Lien releases, condition precedent to payment, 1616

                          Remedies for nonpayment, 1617

                          When payable, 1615

                          Withholdings, 1615

                   Termination of contract or work stoppage

                          Grounds, notice requirements, 1617-1619

                          Liability for delays or damages resulting from, 1618

                          Recovery of costs, profits and interest, 1617

                   Waiver of certain rights prohibited, 1619

CONTRACTS

      Athletes' agents and student athletes, 1302, 1305, 1306

      Automated transaction, formation and terms of contract, 2719

      Contractors and subcontractors, 1615

      Debts owed state agencies, collection, 1877

      Deeds of trust (See DEEDS OF TRUST)

      Electronic records, legal effect, 2716

      Health maintenance organizations and health care providers, agreements for payment of claims, 2734

      Independent contractors (See INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS)

      Interlocal contracts (See COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS, PUBLIC AGENCIES)

      Metropolitan police departments, effect of withdrawal or dissolution, 1658

      Motor vehicle dealers and other licensees, conditions of surety bond, 1889, 1890

      Prisoners' sale or donation of blood, contract provisions repealed, 378

      Public purchasing (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING; STATE PURCHASING)

      Public works (See PUBLIC WORKS)

      Residential swimming pools and spas, construction or restoration, 2976-2980

      University employees, contracts with other agencies, policies, 1627

      Washoe County airport authority, agreements with former trustees, 2005, 2006

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

      Advanced practitioners of nursing, authority to prescribe, 407

      Analogs, schedule I substance for certain purposes, 1056

      Applicability of laws, 888

      Attorney general, injunctive relief, 1057

      Conviction for certain violations, amount needed to sustain, 1064

      Drug abuse (See DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE)

      DUI (See DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE)

      Imitation substances dispensed through illegal Internet pharmacy, forfeiture, 1058

      Manufacture for personal use, exemption from laws eliminated, 888

      Marijuana (See MARIJUANA)

      Pharmacies (See INTERNET; PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACY)

      Prescriptions (See PRESCRIPTIONS)

      Public safety, department of, duties, 2532, 2533

      Taxation

             Delinquent taxes, collection, 1879, 1881

             Dishonored payments, fees, 1879

CONVENTIONS AND CONVENTION FACILITIES

      Elko (See ELKO CONVENTION AND VISITORS AUTHORITY)

      Personal property owned by nonresidents for convention purposes, tax exemption, 1541, 1543

      Reno, room tax increase and special assessments to promote tourism, 1572

      Toilet facilities, Braille signs required, 704

COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS, PUBLIC AGENCIES

      Entities created by agreement, operation in manner adversely affecting other public agencies prohibited, 1698

      Indian tribal police, training and certification, 1730

      Interlocal contracts

             Attorney general, approval of certain contracts, 808

             Regional facilities for public safety, health or criminal justice, operation, 536

             Written contracts required when certain expenditures anticipated, 1080

      Municipal utilities, reimbursements to entities affected by acquisition or expansion of facilities, 2074, 2078, 2082, 2085

      Regional facilities for public safety, health or criminal justice, operation, 536

      Tahoe Basin, programs to preserve, restore and enhance environment, 367

      Washoe County regional planning, authority of governing board, 757

      Written agreements required when certain expenditures anticipated, 1080

COOPERATIVE EXTENSION (See AGRICULTURE)

CORONERS

      Juvenile delinquents, establishment of visitation programs, 2696

CORPORATIONS

      Acquisition of controlling interest, 1373

      Annual lists, requirements, fees, penalties, 1359, 3172, 3173

      Articles of incorporation

             Amendment

                   After issuance of stock, procedures, fees, 1374, 3174

                   Before issuance of stock, procedures, fees, 1373, 1379, 3177

                   Mergers, fees, 1412

             Certified copies, fees, 3178

             Contents, 3171

             Filing fees, 3176

             Restatement of articles, fees, 1375, 3177

      Bonds and notes, investment by local governments, 597

      Business tax, declaration of compliance, 3172

      Bylaws, contents, 1359

      Charter, revocation and reinstatement, 1360, 1361, 1377, 3173

      Close corporations, conversion to, 1380, 3192

      Conversion into domestic or foreign entities

             Abandonment of plan, 1409

             Domestic constituent entities, signatures required, 1413

             Effect of conversion, 1414

             Effective date, 1413

             Filing fees, 3192

             Liability of owners, 1414

             Plans, approval, provision to owners, 1408, 1413

             Procedures, 1403, 1404

             Service of process on resulting foreign entities, 1403, 3192

             Termination, 1410

      Corporate existence, filing fees for certificates, 1379, 3178

      Court reporting firms, licensure, 1007

      Default, penalty, 3173

      Dental service (See NONPROFIT HOSPITAL, MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICE CORPORATIONS)

      Directors

             Committees, alternate members, certain powers removed, 1359

             Conversion plans, approval, 1408

             Fiduciary duties, liability for breach, 3172

             Indemnification, 3175

             Liability, 3170, 3172, 3174

             Meetings, calling, 1370

             Powers, 1359, 1361

             Reliance upon certain professionals authorized, 3171

             Term of office, expiration, 1372

      Dissolution and winding up, 1376, 3178

      Documents filed with secretary of state

             Correction of documents, filing fee, 1358, 3170

             Fees when not otherwise provided for, 3178

             Notice regarding requirements and penalties, 2375

      Foreign corporations

             Annual lists, requirements, fees, penalties, 3179

             Business tax, declaration of compliance, 3179

             Default, penalty fees, 3179

             Deposits defined, 1381

             Documents, notice regarding filing requirements and penalties, 2375

             Doing business in state, requirements, 1381

             Domestication

                   Fees, 1412, 3192

                   Procedures, 1405, 1406

             Expedited filing of replacement pages, 1380

             Intangible personal property held in fiduciary capacity, when presumed abandoned, 1647

             Reinstatement, fees, 3180

             Withdrawal from state, fees for filing notice, 3179

      Gaming

             Deregistration, time for claiming money held by control board, 1650

             Finding of suitability of certain beneficial owners, 3090

      Home-based businesses, rejection of industrial insurance coverage, 609, 610

      Hospital or medical services (See NONPROFIT HOSPITAL, MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICE CORPORATIONS)

      Indemnification of officers and employees, 3175

      Insurance companies (See INSURANCE COMPANIES)

      Interior or residential design, practice of, 1790

      Land surveying, practice of, 1792

      Landscape architecture, practice of, 509

      Laws pertaining to corporations, fees for certified copies, 3178

      Mergers and exchanges of interest

             Agent for service of process, fees, 3192

             Articles of incorporation, amendment, 1412

             Definitions, 1406, 1407

             Filing fees, 1412, 3192

             Plans, approval and amendment, 1407, 1408

             Signatures required, 1413

             Stockholders, dissenter's rights, 1414

             Subsidiaries, 1410, 1411

             Terms dependent upon outside facts authorized, requirements, 1412

      Monopolies, unlawful acts, 484

      Names

             Change in corporate name, filing fees, 1379

             Entry in register of county clerk, fee, 3216

             Fictitious name certificates, filing and renewal, 810

      Nonprofit corporations (See NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS)

      Offices, certificates of change, filing fees, 3178

      Pharmacies, reports of changes to board, 1632

      Professional corporations (See PROFESSIONAL CORPORATIONS)

      Public accounting practice under fictitious name, registration required, 568, 572

      Real property transfer tax, applicability, 1593

      Records, copying by certain stockholders, 1368

      Reinstatement, fees, 3173

      Resident agents

             Annual lists, requirements, 3172

             Certificates of change or new designations, fees, 3178

      Sale, lease or exchange of assets, 1376

      Service of process after revocation of charter, 1377

      Stock

             Abandonment, presumption, 1647, 2911

             Certificates of designation

                   Requirements, amendments, fees, 1362, 1363, 3177

                   Withdrawal, filing fees, 1363, 1379, 3177

             Change in number of shares, procedure, fees, 1357, 1365, 1379, 3177

             Delinquent installments or calls, forfeitures, 1367

             Distributions

                   Abandonment, presumption, 1647

                   Rate, condition or time of payment, 1361

                   Shares that are partially paid, 1369

                   Unlawful acts, liability, 3174

             Fractional shares, appraisals, 1364

             Insurance companies, investments, 2188, 2189

             Issuance, determinations of directors, 1366

             Lost, stolen or destroyed certificates, reissuance, 1368

             Redemption, effect on voting rights, 1364

             Resolutions of directors, filing, 1362

             State investment authorized, 2291, 2300, 2301

             Voting of shares held by fiduciaries or two or more persons, 1356

      Stockholders

             Approval of mergers, exchanges or conversions, 1407, 1408

             Dissenter's rights, 1414

             Liability limited, 3170

             Meetings, calling, quorum, 1370, 1371

      Subsidiaries, mergers, 1410, 1411

      Unclaimed property division, reports to, 1648

CORPORATIONS FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT

      Counties and cities, donation of real property, 1710

CORPSES

      Identity, use of genetic tests to determine, 1856, 3037

COSMETOLOGY

      Demonstrators of cosmetics, licensure and regulation, 1190

      Disciplinary action

             Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

      Food or beverages, sale in establishments, 1191

      Licensing examinations, offering in Spanish or other foreign languages, 1520

      State board of cosmetology

             Activities of board, report to legislature, 946

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, 1166

             State financial administrative laws, exemption, 1456

             Training and assistance from internal audits division, exemption, 944

COUNSELORS

      Attorneys (See ATTORNEYS AT LAW)

      Drug and alcohol abuse counselors (See DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE)

      Marriage and family (See MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS)

      Psychologists (See PSYCHOLOGISTS)

      Schools (See SCHOOLS, PUBLIC--Personnel)

COUNTERFEITING

      Sales receipts or inventory pricing labels, unlawful acts, penalties, 833

COUNTIES

      Actions, by or against (See ACTIONS--State or political subdivisions)

      Airports owned or controlled by certain counties, grants, 1238

      Annexation (See ANNEXATION)

      Bonds and other obligations (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCES)

      Building codes (See BUILDING CODES)

      Building inspectors (See BUILDING INSPECTORS)

      Building permits (See BUILDING PERMITS)

      Buildings (See PUBLIC BUILDINGS)

      Business licenses (See BUSINESS LICENSES)

      Carson City (See CARSON CITY)

      Churchill, surcharge for emergency telephone system, 2123, 2125, 2126

      Clark (See CLARK COUNTY)

      Computer crimes causing disruptions in operations unlawful, penalties, 1242, 1244

      Cooperative agreements (See COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS, PUBLIC AGENCIES)

      County roads (See HIGHWAYS AND ROADS)

      Douglas (See DOUGLAS COUNTY)

      Elko (See ELKO COUNTY)

      Employees (See COUNTY EMPLOYEES)

      Fair and recreation boards (See FAIR AND RECREATION BOARDS)

      False reports of crime or emergency, recovery of response costs, 2851

      Finances and funds (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCES)

      Fire protection (See FIRE DEPARTMENTS; FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS)

      Health boards (See HEALTH, LOCAL BOARDS AND OFFICERS)

      Improvements (See LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS)

      Independent contractors (See INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS)

      Indigent persons (See INDIGENT PERSONS)

      Jails (See JAILS AND DETENTION FACILITIES)

      Justices' courts (See JUSTICES' COURTS; JUSTICES OF THE PEACE)

      Juvenile services (See JUVENILE SERVICES, DEPARTMENTS OF)

      Land use planning (See LAND USE PLANNING; REGIONAL PLANNING)

      Livestock, committees for assessing abolished, duties transferred to department of agriculture, 1566-1570

      Lyon (See LYON COUNTY)

      Nye (See NYE COUNTY)

      Officers (See COUNTY OFFICERS; specific officer)

      Ordinances (See ORDINANCES)

      Population based laws, revision to reflect 2000 census results, 1959-2000

      Property

             Conservation districts, authority to repair and restore property, 288

             Donation to certain nonprofit entities, 1710

             Federal land containing mining townsite, transfer or sale following acquisition by county, 591

             Installment-purchase agreements, 2306-2309, 2312, 2313

             Insurance contracts, notice of expiration of coverage eliminated, 1318

             Lease of property for airport, airport facility or service, term, 821

             Surplus property, disposal procedures, 1319

      Protective services agencies (See COUNTY PROTECTIVE SERVICES AGENCIES)

      Public works (See PUBLIC WORKS)

      Purchasing (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING)

      Sheriffs (See SHERIFFS)

      Storey (See STOREY COUNTY)

      Tahoe Basin environmental projects, agreements for use of grant money authorized, 367

      Utilities (See also PUBLIC UTILITIES)

             County-owned utilities, acquisition or expansion of facilities, 2072, 2073

             Water systems, financing, 2317

             Wireless services providers, fees imposed on, 1644, 2123

      Washoe (See WASHOE COUNTY)

      Zoning (See ZONING)

COUNTY ASSESSORS (See also COUNTY OFFICERS)

      Carson City, service on public boards after term in office expires prohibited, 520

      Elko County assessor as city assessor, repeal, 466

      Livestock taxes, certain duties removed, 1566-1570

      Property tax (See PROPERTY TAX)

      Recorded instruments, receipt of duplicate copies or digital access, 1558-1566, 1570

      Subdivision of land, duties regarding certain discrepancies, 1565

COUNTY AUDITORS (See also COUNTY OFFICERS)

      Annual accountings by tax receivers, requirements, 602

      Livestock taxes, certain duties removed, 1569

      Metropolitan police department, duties following withdrawal or dissolution, 1659

COUNTY CLERKS (See also CLERKS OF COURT; COUNTY OFFICERS)

      Carson City, service on public boards after term in office expires prohibited, 520

      Corporations, fee for entry of name in register, 3216

      Elections (See ELECTIONS)

      Fictitious names, duties regarding certificates, 810

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (See also COUNTY OFFICERS)

      Advisory boards, travel expenses, 477

      Business tax, exchange of information with tax commission, 1122

      Carson City, service on public boards after term in office expires prohibited, 520

      Chairman and vice chairman, fixing of terms of office, 477

      Child protection hearings, determination of fees for copies of transcripts, 1700

      County recorders

             Annual reports regarding use of certain fees, 3208

             Oversight, certain duties removed, 1735, 1739

      Critical labor shortages, designation of positions, 2400

      Hospitals, authority to impose tax on revenue, 3118

      Housing codes, authority to adopt, 3103

      Library districts, powers and duties, 370, 371

      Lyon County, appointments to fair and recreation board, 485

      Ordinances (See ORDINANCES)

      Participatory democracy, receipt of report, 3477

      Regional facilities, duties regarding property tax, 537

COUNTY COMPTROLLERS (See also COUNTY OFFICERS)

      Metropolitan police department, duties following withdrawal or dissolution, 1659

COUNTY EMPLOYEES

      Assault or battery of employee who makes home visits, penalties, 380

      Conflicts of interest, 2287

      Deferred compensation program, additional plans authorized, 1005

      Emergency communications technicians, leave of absence during disaster, 1438

      Ethics (See ETHICS)

      Insurance (See INSURANCE--Local government employees, group insurance)

      Legislators, leave to attend interim meetings required, 1227

      Peace officers (See PEACE OFFICERS; SHERIFFS)

      Prostate cancer, task force on, leave to perform duties as member, 581

      Renewable energy task force, leave to perform duties as member, 3261

      Retirement (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT)

      School personnel (See SCHOOLS, PUBLIC)

      Whistle blowers, protections, 3048

COUNTY FAIR AND RECREATION BOARDS (See FAIR AND RECREATION BOARDS)

COUNTY HOSPITALS (For general provisions, see HOSPITALS)

      Board of trustees

             Compensation of trustees in smaller counties increased, 364

             Health insurance for trustees in smaller counties authorized, 364

             Physician as voting member, appointment in smaller counties, 468

      Medical records (See MEDICAL RECORDS)

      Patients generally (See PATIENTS)

      Podiatric physicians, staff privileges, 1830

COUNTY MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TAX

      Delinquent taxes, collection, 1879, 1881

      Dishonored payments, service charges, 708, 1879

COUNTY OFFICERS (See also specific officer)

      Conflicts of interest, 2287

      Emergency communications technicians, leave of absence during disaster, 1438

      Ethics (See ETHICS)

      Financial disclosure statements, filing, 2290

      Insurance (See INSURANCE--Local government employees, group insurance)

      Intangible personal property held by officer, when presumed abandoned, 1647

      Participatory democracy, receipt of report, 3477

      Prostate cancer, task force on, leave to perform duties as member, 581

      Renewable energy task force, leave to perform duties as member, 3261

      Retirement (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT)

      Vacancies, appointing authority to notify filing officer of appointment, 2970

      Whistle blowers, protections, 3048

COUNTY PROTECTIVE SERVICES AGENCIES

      Domestic violence battery, assessment of certain children, 2485

      Plan for permanent placement, duties, 1839

COUNTY RECORDERS (See also COUNTY OFFICERS)

      Duties concerning documents deposited for recording, 1736

      Electronic format, authority to require, 1739

      Fees, 1742, 3208

      Fines for violations, 1742

      Indexes, requirements, 1738, 1740

      Newspapers, purchase and preservation, 1734

      Powers and duties generally, 370

      Real property transfer tax (See REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX)

      Recording of instruments generally (See RECORDING OF INSTRUMENTS)

      Records of transactions and fees, maintenance, 1735

      Removal from office, grounds, 1742

      Technology, additional fees for acquiring or improving, reports, 3208, 3209

      Terminology relating to filing of instruments revised, 1732

COUNTY ROADS (See HIGHWAYS AND ROADS)

COUNTY TREASURERS (See also COUNTY OFFICERS)

      Annual accountings, requirements, 602

      Carson City, service on public boards after term in office expires prohibited, 520

      Civil actions, duties relating to filing fees, 2679, 2680

      Deposits, authority, 601

      Juvenile services, funds related to, duties, 13

      Livestock taxes, certain duties removed, 1566-1570

      Property taxes, certain duties removed, 1552, 1553

      Victims of domestic violence, account for, duties, 3217

COURT ADMINISTRATOR

      Alcohol and drug abuse treatment programs, appropriations, 2747

      Authorized expenditures, 3012

      Child support, annual adjustment based on Consumer Price Index, 1865

      Salary, 2880

COURT COMMISSIONERS

      Assault or battery by probationer, prisoner or parolee, penalties, 380

COURT COSTS AND FEES

      Adoption of children with special needs, 684, 687

      Confessions of judgment, 3215

      Consumer fraud actions, 490

      Contractors, action following termination of contract, 1618, 1623

      Deceptive trade practice actions, 482

      Dentistry and dental hygiene, actions for recovery by certain defendants, 907

      Drug violations, fee for analysis of substance, 1064

      Elections, challenges to candidate's qualifications, 672, 676

      False reports of crime or emergency, actions for recovery of response costs, 2851

      Harassment protective orders, deferral and assessment of fees, 1671

      Insurance fraud, action for recovery by attorney general, 1096

      Intercollegiate athletics, recovery in actions for rules violations, 1303, 1304

      Legal services and pro bono programs, additional fees for support, 2679

      Settlement of claims involving governmental entity, inclusion of costs in public record, 826

      Stalking protective orders, deferral and assessment of fees, 1671

      Transcripts in certain actions, payment of fees by county, 1700, 1707

      Workplace harassment protective orders, actions relating to issuance, 2845

COURT REPORTERS

      Certification fees, 1010

      Certified court reporters' board of Nevada

             Activities of board, report to legislature, 946

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, 1166

             Fees for services, 1011

             Regulations, authority to adopt, 1008, 1009

             State financial administrative laws, exemption, 1456

             Training and assistance from internal audits division, exemption, 944

      Child protection cases or cases involving indigents, fees, 1707

      Continuing education programs, 1008

      Court reporting firms

             Advertisements, prohibited acts, 1007

             Change of address or of partners or officers, notice to board, 1011

             Definition, 1008

             Licenses

                   Applications, 1007

                   Expiration and renewal, 1008

                   Fees, 1010

                   Suspension or revocation, 1008, 1011

      Disciplinary action

             Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

COURTS

      Clerks (See CLERKS OF COURT)

      District courts (See DISTRICT COURTS)

      Family courts (See FAMILY COURTS)

      Intermediate appellate court, creation, 3453

      Justices' courts (See JUSTICES' COURTS; JUSTICES OF THE PEACE)

      Juvenile courts (See JUVENILE COURTS)

      Municipal courts (See MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGES)

      Supreme court (See SUPREME COURT)

CREDIT CARDS

      Interactive gaming, electronic funds transfers allowed, 3086

      Motor vehicles department, charge for dishonored payments, 708

      Secured transactions, chattel paper defined, 711

      State or local agencies, charges for use of card to remit payments to, 1321, 1322

CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

      Bond or deposit, payment of investigative or hearing costs, 2152

      Certificates of registration, expiration, renewal, 2151, 2153

CREDIT UNIONS

      Abandonment of certificates of deposit, safe-deposit boxes or other property, 1645, 1647

      Home loans, prohibited acts by lenders, 1465

      Motor vehicles department, electronic submission of documents to, 2778

      Powers generally, 2050

      Unclaimed property division, reports to, 1648

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS (See also specific crime)

      Animals, neglect, 2890

      Banks, penalty provision for derogatory remarks about bank repealed, 339

      Barber schools, unlawful acts, 972

      Boating, unlawful operation on interstate waters, 1718

      Cancer reporting system, penalties for violations, 2257

      Cigarette sales to minors via Internet, penalties, 2787

      Computer-related crimes, penalties, 1243

      Court reporting firms, unlawful acts, 1007

      Dairy commission's orders, disobedience, 2425

      Drink coupons and similar materials, unlawful distribution, 1426

      DUI (See DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE)

      Elevators, unlawful installation or repair, 1051

      Employment violations involving minors under 16, 965

      False reports of crime, action to recover response costs, 2851

      Felonies (See FELONIES)

      Forfeitures (See FORFEITURES)

      Gaming

             International gaming salons, unlicensed operation, 897

             Unlawful acts, 3077, 3096

      Garbage and refuse, unlawful disposal, 1235

      Grand juries, misrepresentation of intent or content of petition to summon, 751

      Gross misdemeanors (See GROSS MISDEMEANORS)

      Industrial insurance, failure to produce policies or certificates for inspection, 801

      Internet service providers, penalties for violation of federal law, 2784

      Interpreters for deaf persons, unlicensed practice, 1774

      Intoxicating liquor, failure to adopt policies regarding sales to minors, 2788

      Labor commissioner's subpoenas, failure to obey, 564

      Landscape architecture, unlawful acts, 500, 508, 514

      Marijuana violations, 3068

      Public works, violation of prevailing wage regulations, 1149

      Residential pool and spa contractors, violations, 2977

      School achievement exams, false claims of irregularities, 1211

      School district employees, ethical violations, 3123

      Skateboard parks, violations by users, 2776

      Telemarketing, deceptive trade practices, 660

      Tour operators and brokers, deceptive trade practices, 980, 982

      Traffic violations (See TRAFFIC CONTROL)

      Victims (See VICTIMS OF CRIME)

      Workplace harassment, violation of protective order, 2848

CRIMINAL GANGS

      School violence, actions to reduce urged, 3435

CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS

      Acquittal, dismissal or favorable disposition of charge, request for removal of record from files, 1695

      Authorized expenditures, 3019

      Crimes against children, registration of offenders, 2050, 2053

      Driver education schools, investigation of operators and instructors, 920

      Gaming work permits, investigation of applicants, 3082

      Genetic marker testing of certain convicted persons, submission of information, 1853, 3034

      Insurance commissioner, dissemination of information to, 2193, 2254

      Medical marijuana use, registry card applications, 3057

      Sealing records (See SEALING RECORDS OF CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS)

      Sex offenders, registration, 2051, 2058

      Societies for prevention of animal cruelty, applications for arrest authority, 1914

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS

      Peace officers, investigation of misconduct, 1463, 1663

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

      Arrest (See ARREST)

      Bail, domestic violence protective order violations, 1224

      City attorneys, criminal defenses authorized, 366

      Dismissal of action, sealing of records and restoration of civil rights, 1692-1695

      Evidence (See EVIDENCE)

      Forfeitures (See FORFEITURES)

      Genetic marker testing, 1852, 3032

      Grand juries (See GRAND JURIES)

      Interpreters for deaf persons, qualifications, 1771

      Legislative member as attorney or party, stay of proceedings during session, 481

      Limitation of criminal actions for certain crimes, 3031, 3041

      Mentally incompetent defendants, evaluations, 1084-1087

      Parole (See PAROLE)

      Preliminary examinations, use of audiovisual technology for testimony, 543

      Presentence investigations, psychosexual evaluation of sex offenders, 1636, 1637, 2790

      Probation (See PROBATION)

      Restitution (See RESTITUTION)

      Sealing records (See SEALING RECORDS OF CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS)

      Search and seizure (See SEARCH AND SEIZURE)

      Sentencing (See SENTENCING)

      Venue (See VENUE)

      Witnesses and testimony (See WITNESSES AND TESTIMONY)

CROP DUSTING

      Liability insurance coverage, minimum amount, 469

CROPS (See AGRICULTURE)

CRUELTY TO ANIMALS (See ANIMALS)

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES (See ARTS AND HUMANITIES)

CULTURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

      Department of museums, library and arts redesignated as, 925

D

DAIRIES AND DAIRY PRODUCTS (See also AGRICULTURE)

      Assessment of distributors, amount, penalty for late payment, 2437

      Inspection program, responsibility of state dairy commission, 2427-2431

DAIRY COMMISSION, STATE

      Assessment of distributors

             Amount, penalty for late payment, 2437

             Use, 2434

      Assistance, authority to contract for, 2424

      Authorized expenditures, 3017

      Biennial report, contents, availability to public, 2437

      Butter, duties, 2425, 2426

      County milk commissions, approval of regulations, 2428

      Dairy commission fund, sources and use, 2435, 2438

      Dairy inspection program, powers and duties, 2427-2431

      Executive director, salary, 2875

      Fines, deposit, 2438

      Licenses, issuance, revocation, 2432, 2433

      Local agricultural products, fostering of purchase and use directed, 3343

      Milk and cream testers, regulation, 2431-2434

      Pamphlet of regulations, publication and distribution, 2425

      Regulations, authority to adopt, 2424, 2425, 2439

      Sale permits, prescription of forms, 2426

      State hygienic laboratory, use, 2438

      Violation of commission order or regulation, penalty, 2425

DAMAGES

      Computer-related crimes, response costs, 1240

      Intercollegiate athletics, rules violations, 1302-1305

      Time shares, actions involving, 2496

DAMS (See also WATER)

      South Fork Dam, supplemental appropriation for monitoring, 950

DANCE STUDIOS

      Bond or deposit, amount, payment of investigative or hearing costs, 2152

      Certificates of registration, expiration and renewal, 2151, 2153

DANGEROUS DRUGS (See also CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES)

      Drug abuse (See DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE)

      DUI (See DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE)

      Nurses, possession and administration, 2

      Pharmacies (See INTERNET; PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACY)

      Prescriptions (See PRESCRIPTIONS)

DANGEROUS WEAPONS (See FIREARMS; WEAPONS)

DAY CARE (See ADULT DAY CARE; CHILD CARE)

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

      State option to extend period urged, 3470

DAYTON

      Comstock historic district commission, qualification of members, 1654

      Settlement, sesquicentennial recognized, 3424

DEAD BODIES

      Identity, use of genetic marker testing to determine, 1856, 3037

DEAF PERSONS (See HANDICAPPED PERSONS)

DEBIT CARDS

      Motor vehicles department, charge for dishonored payments, 708

      Secured transactions, chattel paper defined, 711

      State or local agencies, charges for use of card to remit payments to, 1321, 1322

DEBT MANAGEMENT COMMISSIONS (See also LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCES)

      Annual reports from local governments, contents, 2304

      Combined property tax rate, duties, 2307, 2308

      Disputes regarding tax increases affected by limit on taxes ad valorem, 879

      General obligation debt, approval, 2306-2309

      Installment-purchase agreements, approval, 2306-2309

      Medium-term obligations, approval, 2306-2310

      Proposed incurrence of debt or levy of special elective taxes, duties, 878

      Reservation of percentage of remaining allowable tax increases within certain areas, establishment of procedure, 879

DECEDENTS' ESTATES (See ESTATES OF DECEDENTS)

DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES (See TRADE REGULATIONS AND PRACTICES)

DECLARATIONS, UNSWORN (See UNSWORN DECLARATIONS)

DEEDS OF TRUST

      Property insurance exceeding replacement value of improvements as condition of loan prohibited, 1465

      Recording of document which includes legal description of property, information required, 478

DEFENSES

      Medical marijuana as defense to marijuana charges, 3056, 3060, 3061

      Sales of property adjacent to open range, damage by livestock, 18

DEFERRED COMPENSATION FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES

      Additional plans authorized, 1004

      Committee, authorized expenditures, 3012

DEFERRED DEPOSIT SERVICES

      Definition of financial institution, services included for certain purposes, 2047

      Examination or audit fees, amount, effect of failure to pay, 2047

DEFINITIONS

      Abandoned nuisance and abandoned nuisance activity, 3104, 3105

      Accident benefits (industrial insurance), 1871

      Action (public meetings), 1123

      Allied health profession (county hospitals), 1830

      Assault, 986

      Building official, 1245

      Business trust, 1401

      Chattel paper, 711

      Chronic nuisance, 3101

      Clean-burning fuel, 2388

      Corporate cooperative park (mobile homes), 1937

      Design professional (public works), 1269, 1272

      Digital signature, 2722

      Dilution (trade-marks), 406

      Distance education, 3149

      Document (recording of instruments), 1733

      Electronic trust, 2350

      Electronic will, 2340

      Facility for the dependent, 2518

      Food establishment and food handler, 1504, 1505

      Government patent easement, 1453

      Interactive gaming, 3075

      International gaming salon, 896

      Internet pharmacy, 1052, 1066

      Manufacture (controlled substances), 888

      Mechanical restraint, 2744

      Meeting (open meeting law), 1836

      Mobile units (medical facilities), 1339

      Nuisance activity, 3101

      Petroleum products, 851

      Police animal, 997

      Political action, committee for, 1429

      Recreational park trailer, 1725

      Refractive laser surgery, facility for, 1339

      Residential design, practice of, 1785

      Residential facility for groups, 546

      Respiratory care, 758

      Rule (business regulation), 755

      Sightseeing tour, 980

      Single-family residence, 1907

      Viatical settlement, 2168

      Wholesale dealer and wholesale price (tobacco), 1595

DENTAL HEALTH OFFICER, STATE

      Appointment and duties, 2690

DENTAL HYGIENISTS

      Disciplinary action

             Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

      Licenses

             Issuance, 1611

             Qualifications, 2693

      Out-of-state licensees

             Limited licenses, issuance for teaching purposes, 907

             Restricted geographical licenses, issuance, 1608

      Public health dental hygiene

             Degree program, development, 2691

             Special license endorsements, authority, 2691

      State public health dental hygienist, appointment and duties, 2690, 2695

DENTAL SERVICE CORPORATIONS (See NONPROFIT HOSPITAL, MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICE CORPORATIONS)

DENTISTS

      Anesthesia, authority to administer, 2692, 2694

      Board of dental examiners of Nevada

             Activities of board, report to legislature, 946

             Criminal actions involving licensees, consideration, 1166

             Immunities, 907

             State financial administrative laws, exemption, 1456

             Training and assistance from internal audits division, exemption, 944

      Computers for transmittal of information to pharmacy, provision by pharmacy or insurer, 834

      Disciplinary action

             Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

      Internet pharmacies, restrictions on filling of prescriptions, 1054

      Licenses, issuance, 1607-1610

      Out-of-state licensees

             Limited licenses, issuance for teaching purposes, 907

             Temporary, specialist or restricted geographical licenses, issuance, 1607, 1608

      State dental health officer, appointment, 2690

      State employees in classified service, salaries, 2882

DEPOSITIONS

      Arbitration proceedings, 1279

DESERT RESEARCH INSTITUTE

      Authorized expenditures, 3013, 3022

      Capital improvement projects, funding, 2993, 3005

      General appropriation, 2859

      Nevada Medal winner Dr. John Seinfeld and Nevada Bell commended, 3365

DETENTION FACILITIES (See JAILS AND DETENTION FACILITIES)

DETENTION HOMES (See also JUVENILE DELINQUENTS)

      Jail or adult lockup, detention home may adjoin or share common facilities and grounds with, 889

DIABETES

      Driver's license, use of color on license issued to diabetics, 1502

      Medical devices, sales and use tax exemption, 1294

      Nevada Diabetes Awareness Day designated and organizations commended, 3361

DIESEL FUEL

      Standards, adoption and enforcement by state board of agriculture, 852

      Taxation (See SPECIAL FUEL TAX)

      Theft, penalty, 3025

DIGITAL SIGNATURES

      Applicability, 2722

      Definition, 2722

      Electronic wills, 2340

      Insurance commissioner, regulations, 2180

      Notarization of signatures, adoption of procedures, 652

      Sufficiency of use by agreement, 2722

      Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, adoption, 2714

DISABILITIES, PERSONS WITH (See HANDICAPPED PERSONS)

DISCOUNT, ORGANIZATIONS FOR BUYING GOODS OR SERVICES AT

      Bond or deposit, payment of investigative or hearing costs, 2152

      Certificates of registration, expiration and renewal, 2151, 2153

DISCOVERY

      Arbitration proceedings, 1280

      Legislative member as attorney or party, stay of proceedings during session, 481

DISCRIMINATION

      Equal Pay Day designated and fair pay practices urged, 3383

      Juvenile justice system, analysis of disparate treatment, 2373

      Racial profiling, prohibited acts, study of traffic stops, 2852

DISEASES

      Agricultural commodities, quarantine, 696

      Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Day designated, 3427

      Cancer (See CANCER)

      Communicable diseases (See COMMUNICABLE DISEASES)

      Diabetes (See DIABETES)

      Eating disorders, development of educational materials urged, 3398

      Epileptics, use of color on drivers' licenses issued to, 1502

      Medical marijuana, regulation, research programs, 3053

      Occupational diseases (See OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES)

DISPLACED HOMEMAKERS

      Programs, duties of department of employment, training and rehabilitation, 1425

DISPUTE RESOLUTION (See also ARBITRATION; MEDIATION)

      Interstate compact for adult offender supervision, 2365

      State's program of group insurance, compliance with certain laws, 2938

      Tax increases affected by limit on taxes ad valorem, 879

DISTANCE EDUCATION

      Affiliation of pupils, 3153

      Agreements by school districts, 3146, 3152, 3153

      Annual reports, 3155

      Applications to provide programs, 3150, 3155, 3168

      Charter schools, compliance with laws, notices, 3133, 3154

      Compliance with laws and regulations, duties, 3154, 3168

      Definitions, 3149

      Enrollment, qualifications, 3133, 3151-3153

      Grandfather clause, 3168

      KLVX distance learning service, appropriation, 2898

      List of approved courses, development, 3149

      Pupil-teacher ratio, laws inapplicable, 3144, 3158

      Regulations, 3155, 3168

      School year, reduction in number of days, 3150, 3156

      Teachers, oversight of courses, 3151

      Time, requirements and authorizations for programs, 3150

DISTANCE MEDICINE

      Practice of medicine, where acts deemed to occur, 758

      Special purpose licenses, issuance, fees, 764, 766

DISTRICT ATTORNEYS (See also COUNTY OFFICERS)

      Air pollution control, injunctions, prosecution of violations, 1295

      Candidates for office, duties regarding challenges to qualifications, 672

      Carson City, service on public boards after term in office expires prohibited, 520

      Computer-related crimes, injunctions, 1244

      Controlled substance violations, duties, 1056, 1063

      Court reporting firms, actions for injunctions, 1012

      Insurance fraud, prosecution of actions, 1097

      Internet pharmacies, prosecution of violations, 1055

      Interpreters for deaf persons, recovery of fine for unlicensed practice, 1774

      Labor law violations, certain duties removed, 564

      Medical marijuana, determinations, effect, notice of affirmative defenses, 3062

      Property tax, assistance in collection of delinquent payments, 1556

      Public works violations, removal of duties, 1146

      Real property transfer tax, prosecution of action for collection, 1591

      Telemarketing, duties, 660

      V & T Railway, Nevada commission for reconstruction, legal services, 402

DISTRICT COURTS

      1st judicial district

             Alcohol or drug treatment program, appropriation for establishment, 2747

             Domestic violence protective orders, availability to issue, 1215

             Mutual insurers, jurisdiction, 2237, 2240, 2246

      2nd judicial district

             Alcohol or drug treatment program, appropriation, 2747

             Domestic violence protective orders, availability to issue, 1215

             Nevada life and health guaranty association, venue in actions against, 1029

             Number of judges increased, appropriation for salaries, 2746

      3rd judicial district, appropriation for establishment of alcohol or drug treatment program, 2747

      8th judicial district

             Alcohol or drug treatment program, appropriation, 2747

             Number of judges increased, appropriation for salaries, 2746

      9th judicial district, appropriation for establishment of alcohol or drug treatment program, 2747

      Clerks (See CLERKS OF COURT)

      Community re-entry programs for offenders, establishment, duties, 1160, 1166

      Employee liability, assessments for insurance premiums fund, 2339

      Guardianships, appointment of temporary guardians for certain persons, 867

      Intangible personal property held by court, when presumed abandoned, 1647

      Judges

             Assault or battery by probationer, prisoner or parolee, penalties, 380

             Authorized expenditures, travel, 3012

             Commission on law libraries, duties, salary, 3111, 3114

             Court of appeals, appointment to fill vacancy, 3454

             Financial disclosure statements, 1957, 2290

             Interstate adult offender supervision, council for, appointment, 2359

             Retirement

                   Salaries and judicial pensions fund, appropriation, 948, 2858, 2865

                   Survivor benefits, 1293

             Salaries, increase, 3112

             Vacancies in office, term of judge filling, 3455, 3460

      Legal services and pro bono programs, additional fees for support, 2679

      Limited-liability companies, authority to dissolve, 1385

      Mental health hearings, conduct, 3045

      Reporters (See COURT REPORTERS)

DISTRICTS

      Comstock historic district commission, qualifications of members, 1654

      Conservation districts (See CONSERVATION DISTRICTS)

      Cooperative agreements (See COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS, PUBLIC AGENCIES)

      Employees (See generally COUNTY EMPLOYEES)

      False reports of crime or emergency, recovery of response costs, 2851

      Finances and funds (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCES)

      Fire protection (See FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS)

      Flood control (See FLOODS, DISTRICTS FOR THE CONTROL OF)

      Gaming enterprise districts, notice of applications for designation, 1453

      General improvement (See GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS)

      Health districts (See HEALTH, LOCAL BOARDS AND OFFICERS)

      Las Vegas Valley water district, meetings of board, 1133

      Library districts (See LIBRARIES)

      Metropolitan police department taxing district, effect of withdrawal from or dissolution of department, 1659

      Moapa Valley water (See MOAPA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT)

      Reapportionment and redistricting, procedures, 3315

      Road districts, requirements for actions by vote of directors, 1123, 1128

      Schools (See SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      Virgin Valley water district, terms of office of governing board, 983

      Water conservancy districts, regulation of utility facilities, 2091

      Zoning districts (See ZONING)

DNA TESTING

      Convicted persons, testing for genetic markers, 1852, 3032

      Identity of person or corpse, use of genetic tests to determine, 1856, 3037

      Parentage, use of genetic tests to determine, 1856, 3037

DO-NOT-RESUSCITATE ORDERS

      Application for do-not-resuscitate identification, contents, 817

      Bracelets or medallions, issuance to qualified patients, 814, 816

      Minors, acquisition of orders on behalf of, 815

      Qualified patient, definition, 815

      Transfer between medical facilities, effect of order during, 816, 817

DOG HANDLERS

      Licensing board (See PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR'S LICENSING BOARD)

      Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

      Summary of disciplinary action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

DOGS (See ANIMALS)

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

      Account for aid for victims, sources and use, 2487, 3215, 3217

      Battery

            Arrest procedure, 1431

             Prior offenses, effect on sentencing, 11

             Psychological evaluation or counseling of children affected by, assessment, compensation, 2485

             Sealing records relating to conviction, petition, 1692

      Criminal proceedings

             Evidence, admissibility, 1698

             Expert testimony, admissibility, 1699

      Legal services and pro bono programs, additional court fees for support, 2679

      Protective orders

             Arrest for violation, procedures, 1224, 1431

             Certified copies of orders, fees prohibited, 2129, 2130

             Courts, availability to issue orders, 1215

             Juvenile offenders, detention period before release from custody, 1218

             Notice of detention period following arrest, inclusion in order, 1216, 1221

             Out-of-state or tribal orders, enforcement, 2127

DOOR-TO-DOOR SALES (See also TRADE REGULATIONS AND PRACTICES)

      Minors, employment restricted, penalties, 964

DOUGLAS COUNTY (For general provisions, see COUNTIES)

      Emergency telephone system, imposition of surcharge, 2123, 2125, 2126

      V & T Railway, Nevada commission for reconstruction, representation, 400

DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (See also SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      Regional training programs, 2834-2837

DRIVER EDUCATION

      Minimum age of pupils for public school courses, 1503

      Schools for training drivers

            Instructors

                   Continuing education, exception to requirements, 1606

                   Criminal history, investigation, fingerprinting, 920

                   Qualifications, 922

             Licenses, qualifications, investigation of criminal history, 920, 921

DRIVERS' LICENSES (See MOTOR VEHICLES)

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE

      Sealing records relating to conviction, petition, 1692

      Treatment for abuse of alcohol or drugs

             First offense, mandatory attendance for 0.18 or more alcohol, 1884

             Second offense, attendance mandatory, maximum amount of time, 2394

DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE

      Board of examiners for alcohol and drug abuse counselors

             State financial administrative laws, exemption, 1456

             Training and assistance from internal audits division, exemption, 944

      Bureau of alcohol and drug abuse abolished, duties transferred, 415

      Counselors

             Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

             Summary of disciplinary action, posting on Internet and availability for inspection, 946

      District courts, appropriations, 2747

      DUI, mandatory treatment following certain convictions, 1884, 2394

      Facilities

             Halfway houses (See HALFWAY HOUSES)

             Licensure or certification, grounds for revocation, 1351

             Visitation rights, 3047

      Fines for violations of ordinances, use of proceeds for treatment programs, 3066

      Health division, duties, 415

      Health, state board of, duties, 420, 435

      Marijuana violations, treatment of offenders, 3066

      Parolees, community re-entry programs, 1162

      Prisoners

             Community re-entry programs, 1162

             Eligibility for treatment, 1934, 1937

             Therapeutic communities, eligibility for participation, 1265

DRUG TESTING

      Sex offenders, 2051, 2069

      State employees, 1441

DRUGS

      Amygdalin and procaine hydrochloride

             Assessments, fee for dishonored payments to taxation department, collection of delinquencies, 1879, 1881

             Authority to prescribe, 768

      Controlled substances (See CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES)

      Dangerous drugs (See DANGEROUS DRUGS)

      Pharmacies (See INTERNET; PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACY)

      Prescriptions (See PRESCRIPTIONS)

      Public safety, department of, duties regarding dangerous drugs, 2532, 2533

      Sex offenders, compliance with protocols, 2051, 2069

DUMBWAITERS

      Installation, operation, maintenance and repair, regulation, 1048-1051

E

E-MAIL

      Architectural documents, regulations, 1786

      Common-interest communities, notice of meetings by e-mail upon request, 470

      Computers generally (See COMPUTERS AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS)

      Crimes involving use, conditions of parole, probation or suspended sentence, 2791, 2798, 2800

      Internet (See INTERNET)

      Prescriptions, regulation of transmission, 835, 836, 838, 1631, 1634

      School districts (See SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      Solicitation of minors, penalty, 2789

      Stalking via e-mail, penalty, 2785

      Unlawful acts, penalties, 1240-1245

EASEMENTS

      Government patent easement defined, 1453

      Vacation or abandonment by city or county, procedure, 1451, 2815

EATING DISORDERS

      Educational programs and materials, development and distribution urged, 3398

ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT

      Coordination of development and diversification efforts urged, 3404

      Property tax, partial abatement for new or expanded businesses, 1580, 1582

      Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation, license plates for support of economic development projects, 1672

      Revenue bonds for industrial development

             Authorized expenditures, 3016

             Electricity generation, promotion, 3255-3259

             Renewable energy and conservation projects, 3255-3259, 3264

      Tahoe-Reno industrial center, Storey County and entities commended, 3431

      Tourism (See TOURISM)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, COMMISSION ON

      Alternative health care choices, promotion of availability urged, 3475

      Authorized expenditures, 3012

      Certification of certain businesses using recycled products, 1584

      Coordination of efforts urged, 3404

      General appropriation, 2858, 2865

      Local school support tax abatement for certain businesses, duties, 1583, 1585

      Property tax abatement for certain businesses, duties, 1578, 1580, 1585

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2876

      Tahoe-Reno industrial center, commission's support commended, 3431

      Tourism, committee for development of projects, representation, duties, 2827

EDUCATION

      Adult education, authorized expenditures for high school studies, 2834

      Anatomical gifts, establishment of educational programs, 680

      Appropriations (See APPROPRIATIONS)

      Barber schools (See BARBERS AND BARBERING)

      Charter schools (See CHARTER SCHOOLS)

      College savings plans of Nevada

             College savings program, creation, 2159

             Prepaid tuition program for higher education, continuation, 2166

      Community colleges (See UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OF NEVADA)

      Distance education (See DISTANCE EDUCATION)

      Driver education (See DRIVER EDUCATION)

      Entertainment industry, tutoring of minor employees, 1423

      Occupational education (See OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION)

      Private colleges (See POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, PRIVATE)

      Private schools (See SCHOOLS, PRIVATE)

      Public schools (See SCHOOLS, PUBLIC)

      Scholarships (See MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIPS)

      School finances (See LOCAL SCHOOL SUPPORT TAX; SCHOOL FINANCES)

      State university (See UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OF NEVADA)

      Superintendent (See SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION)

      Utilities, educational services provided by public utilities commission, 352

      WICHE (See WESTERN INTERSTATE COMMISSION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION)

EDUCATION, COMMISSION ON PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS IN

      American Sign Language, regulations relating to qualifications for license or endorsement, 1777

      Exemption from examinations for licensing, authority to adopt regulations, 365

      Interpreters for deaf persons, regulations, 1777, 1779

EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF

      Accountability program, receipt of reports, 1474, 1480, 1482, 3123

      Achievement and proficiency examinations

             Administration and security of examinations, establishment of education and training program, 1204, 1213

             Annual reports, receipt and distribution, 1490, 1492

             Distance education pupils, duties regarding reports, 3158, 3160

             Informational pamphlet, development and dissemination, 1089-1091

             Irregularities in administration and security

                   Additional administration of examinations, duties, 1201

                   Definitions, 1197, 1200, 1209

                   Plans for corrective action, duties, 1203

                   Uniform documentation and maintenance, procedures, 1204, 1213

             Scored results, enforcement of sanctions for untimely delivery, 1205

             Security plans, adoption and enforcement, 1197, 1206, 1208, 1212

             Statewide program for preparation of pupils, establishment, 1090, 1091, 1204, 1213

             Summary of laws regarding security, provision to school districts and governing boards, 1211

      Appropriations (See APPROPRIATIONS)

      Authorized expenditures, 3013

      Basic support guarantee, recalculation, 2831

      Charter schools, duties, 3124, 3141, 3168

      Clark County school district, receipt of subdistrict reports, 833

      Critical labor shortages, designation of positions, 2400

      Deputy superintendents, salaries, 2876

      Distance education programs, duties, reports, 3149, 3150, 3155

      Early childhood education programs, duties, 2841

      Eating disorders, development of educational materials urged, 3398

      Educational technology, duties, report, 2897

      General appropriation, 2859, 2864

      Health insurance for school employees, duties, 2825

      Library books, waiver of grant requirements, reversion of previous appropriation, 1495

      Postsecondary education, commission on, removed from department, 1025

      Remedial study and tutoring programs, duties, 2837-2840

      School buses, fire suppression systems urged, 3476

      School violence, actions to reduce urged, 3436-3438

      Signing bonuses, receipt of report, duties, 2900

      Social worker-pupil ratio, establishment urged, 3437

      Teenage pregnancy, representation on state partnership to reduce rate, 2523

EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF

      Accountability program, receipt of reports, 1474, 1480, 1482

      Achievement and proficiency examinations

             Irregularities in administration and security, receipt of reports, 1205, 1213

             Reprisals for disclosure of irregularities, duties, 1210

             Security plans, receipt, duties, 1198, 1199, 1212

      Charter schools

             Charters for schools not ready to operate, duties, 3130

             Financial support of schools, duties, 3124, 3135

             Sponsorship, duties, 3125, 3128, 3129, 3168

             Subcommittee on charter schools, review of certain applications to form schools, 3127

      Distance education programs, duties, reports, 3155, 3168

      Early literacy intervention program, receipt of report, 2836

      Independent study programs, regulations, 3159

      Parental involvement in education, duties, 978

      Participatory democracy, receipt of report, 3477

      Permanent trust fund designated special revenue fund, 2753

      Reapportionment and redistricting, procedures, 3315

      School buses, fire suppression systems urged, 3476

      Special education program units, duties, 2832

      Violence in schools

             Crisis management plan, development and dissemination, 1327, 1328

             School response plans, receipt, duties, 1327, 1331, 1333, 1335

EDUCATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND PROGRAM EVALUATION, BUREAU OF (See LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU)

EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS

      Real property transfer tax, applicability, 1594

EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY, COMMISSION ON

      Appropriation, duties, 2897

ELDERLY PERSONS (See AGED PERSONS)

ELECTIONS

      Absent voting

             Ballots, alternative print size may be requested, 1434, 1437

             Counting of ballots, procedures, 1951

             Distribution of more than 500 request forms, duties and prohibitions, 2025, 2035, 2949, 2959

             Error on request form not grounds for rejection of ballot, 2025, 2035

             Fax machines, transmission of ballots authorized, regulations, 2026, 2036, 2950, 2959

             Returned ballots, handling procedures, 2027-2029, 2037-2039

             Time for making request for ballot, 2025, 2035, 2950, 2960

             Voting in person following absent ballot request, procedure, 2951, 2960

      Aged persons, voting rights and provision of assistance to, 1433

      Ballots

             Alternative audio and visual formats, provision to certain voters, 1434, 1437

             Counting board officers, handling of ballots, 2951, 2961

             Counting of votes, requirements, establishment of uniform standards, 2024, 2034

             Disqualified candidates, removal of names, 672, 676

             Duplicating boards, composition, duties, 2033, 2034, 2041, 2042

             Early voting, handling of ballots, 2028, 2038

             Sample ballots

                   Assistance to elderly or handicapped persons, notice, 1436, 1438

                   Large-type ballots, information and requests relating to receipt, 2001

                   Minimum size print, requirements, 2001

                   Primary elections, contents, 2957, 2962

      Campaign practices (See CAMPAIGN PRACTICES)

      Candidates

             Challenges to qualifications, filing, effect of failure to qualify, 671, 675, 679

             False statements in declaration or acceptance of candidacy, 672, 676

             Financial disclosure statements

                   Judicial offices, filing requirements, 1957

                   Penalty for late filing, 2290

                   Previously filed statements, use, 2290

             Form for declaration or acceptance of candidacy, contents, 673, 677

             Governmental expenditures to support or oppose, restrictions, 1347

             Independent candidates, gathering signatures for petition of candidacy, 1347

             Major political parties, effect of change of affiliation, 2947

      Challenges to voters

             Challenge list, contents, 2949, 2959

             Results to be provided to persons initiating challenge, 1949, 1951

      Cities

             Boundaries, change within certain time before election restricted, 548

             Elko, retention of returns, 464

             Las Vegas, election of city council, 595

             Population categories, 633

             Sparks, election of officers, 394

      District judges, 2746

      Election boards

             Checklists, provisions repealed, 2972

             Duties, 1950, 1951, 1953

      Elko convention and visitors authority, 517

      Fines for violations, deposit of amounts recovered, 2924

      Handicapped persons, voting rights and provision of assistance to, 1433

      Initiative (See INITIATIVE PETITIONS)

      Mechanical voting systems

             Ballot duplicating boards, composition, 2033, 2041

             Counting of ballots, requirements, establishment of uniform standards, 2024, 2034

      Mentally incompetent persons

             Constitutional language relating to voting rights modernized, 3469

             Voting rights and provision of assistance to, 1433

      Moapa Valley water district, governing board, 990

      Nonpartisan office, petition to fill vacancy in nomination, 1347, 2947

      Petitions

             Initiative (See INITIATIVE PETITIONS)

             Public buildings, designated area to be provided for gathering signatures, 1347

             Recall (See RECALL OF PUBLIC OFFICERS)

             Referendum (See REFERENDUM PETITIONS)

      Polling places

             Accessibility requirements, 1433

             Instructions on voting, posting, 1434, 1437

             Voting booths, repeal of provision regarding time allowed in, 2972

      Presidential and congressional elections

             New residents, voting, regulations, 1954

             Petitions for nomination of independent candidates, gathering signatures, 1347

             U.S. senators, obsolete provision repealed, 3469

      Primary elections, sample ballots, 2957, 2962

      Reapportionment and redistricting procedures, 3315

      Recall of public officers (See RECALL OF PUBLIC OFFICERS)

      Recounts, procedures, 2031, 2032

      Referendum (See REFERENDUM PETITIONS)

      Registration of voters

             Address for registration purposes, 2946

             Applications, form, 2952-2954

             Identification numbers and telephone numbers, confidentiality, 2956

             Inability to sign name, registration procedure, 1435

             Instructions for registering to vote, posting, 1435

             Large-type sample ballots, option on application form, 2001

             Motor voter applications, duplicate copies, 2955

             Registrar of voters' register kept by computer, contents, 2948, 2953

      Special elections, property tax exceeding revenue limits or for school construction, 604

      State and local questions

             Explanations and arguments regarding local questions, preparation and submission, 604, 645, 647

             Governmental expenditures to support or oppose ballot questions, restrictions, 1347

             Metropolitan police department, dissolution or withdrawal, 1656

             Property tax, imposition, 602, 604

             Sales tax exemptions, 737, 822

      Tally lists and pollbooks, deposit with county clerk, 2952

      Town advisory boards in Clark County, 1688

      United States senators, repeal of obsolete constitutional provision, 3469

ELECTRIC CARS (See also MOTOR VEHICLES)

      Incentive programs to encourage use, development, 2388

ELECTRIC COMPANIES (See PUBLIC UTILITIES)

ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFERS

      Interactive gaming, electronic funds transfers allowed, 3086

      State or local agencies, charges for transfer of fees or payments to, 1321, 1322

ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS ACT, UNIFORM

      Acts of persons, evidence, legal effect, 2717

      Applicability, 2715, 2716

      Automated transactions, rules affecting contracts, 2719

      Construction of act, 2721

      Definitions, 2714, 2720

      Error or change in transmission, rules, 2718

      Evidence of record or signature, acceptance in proceedings, 2719

      Government agencies, general authority regarding electronic records, 2721

      Legal effect of electronic contract or other record, 2716

      Notarization or verification of signature, satisfaction of requirements, 2718

      Notices by utilities, insurers and others, restrictions on effectiveness, 2717

      Retention of records, satisfaction of requirements, 2718

      Sending and receiving records, determinations related to, 2719

      Transferable records, definition, control, 2720

ELEVATORS, ESCALATORS AND MOVING WALKS

      Mechanics, certification required, unlawful acts, 1048-1051

      Owners, permits required for operation of equipment, 1049

      Standards and procedures for installation, operation, maintenance and repair, 1049

ELKO, CITY OF (For general provisions, see CITIES)

      Annexation commission, repeal, 466

      Board of supervisors redesignated city council, duties, 447

      Bonds, issuance or sale, 465

      Collection and disposition of money by city officers, 462

      County assessor as city assessor, repeal, 466

      Election returns, retention by city clerk, 464

      Finance department, establishment, duties, 449, 463

      First amendment activities, regulatory authority clarified, 457

      Liaisons with city departments, appointment, 449

      List of registered voters, availability, 2971

      Mayor pro tem, designation, 461

      Meetings of city council, 450, 1130

      Ordinances, amendment, 452

      Utilities

             Liens for charges, 459

             Regulation, 2097, 2098

ELKO CONVENTION AND VISITORS AUTHORITY

      Board of directors, requirements for action by vote, 1123, 1133

      Boundaries, 517

      Elections, reimbursement of costs eliminated, 517

      Installment-purchase agreements, authority, 2337

      Members, disqualification, filling of vacancies, 518

      Property tax for bond repayments, effect of boundary changes clarified, 515

ELKO COUNTY (For general provisions, see COUNTIES)

      Assessor as ex officio city assessor, repeal, 466

      Convention and visitors authority, reimbursement of election costs eliminated, 517

      Emergency telephone system, imposition of surcharge, 2123, 2125, 2126

ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (See also SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      Class-size reduction demonstration project, continuation, duties, 2856

      Regional training programs, 2834-2837

EMBALMERS (See FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS)

EMBEZZLEMENT

      Viatical settlements, unlawful acts, 2176

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

      Authorized expenditures, 3018

      Disaster relief fund, sources, use, 1335-1337

      Division of emergency management

             Chief, salary, 2878

             Department of public safety, part of, 2533

             School violence

                   Assistance during certain crises, 1327, 1333

                   Plan for management of crises, development, 1327

                   Response plans, receipt, 1325, 1331

      Emergency assistance account, use, 1337

      False reports of emergency, action to recover response costs, 2851

      Forest fire suppression and emergency response

             Authorized expenditures, 3018

             General appropriations, temporary advances, 2863, 2864, 2869

      General appropriation, 2863

      Heavy-duty vehicles, driving or moving without special permit in certain circumstances, 1507

      Leave of absence for certain public officers or employees during disaster or emergency, 1438

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

      Abandonment of newborn child, safe haven legislation, 1254

      Ambulances (See AMBULANCES)

      Communicable diseases, industrial insurance coverage, 1871

      Diversion of patients to other facilities, legislative study, 1344

      Do-not-resuscitate orders, effect during transfers between facilities, 816, 817

      False reports of emergency, action to recover response costs, 2851

      Fire-fighting agencies, transport and care of sick or injured persons, 998

      Siren and warning lights, use by emergency vehicles, 740

EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMMISSION

      Authorized expenditures, 3019

      General appropriation, 2864

EMINENT DOMAIN

      Meetings to consider use of power, notice to affected property owners, 1835

EMISSION CONTROL (See AIR POLLUTION)

EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS BOARD

      General appropriation, 2862

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2875

EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES

      Apprenticeships (See APPRENTICES AND APPRENTICESHIPS)

      Attorney general, prosecution of violations, 564

      Contractors and subcontractors (See CONTRACTORS)

      Disabilities, persons with (See HANDICAPPED PERSONS)

      Harassment (See also HARASSMENT)

             Orders for protection against, 2843

      Health benefits (See INSURANCE--Health insurance)

      Industrial insurance (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

      Labor commissioner (See LABOR COMMISSIONER)

      Labor law violations, confidential settlements with government void, 826

      Legislators, leave to attend interim meetings required, loss of job seniority prohibited, 1227

      Marijuana, accommodation of medical use unnecessary, 3065

      Minors, employment

             Drink coupons and similar materials, distribution prohibited, 1426

             Entertainment industry, tutoring of minor employees, 1423

             Solicitation for sale or selling of products, goods or services, restrictions, 964

      Patents, employers' rights, 942

      Property tax, partial abatement for new or expanded businesses, 1580, 1582

      Public employees (See CITY EMPLOYEES; COUNTY EMPLOYEES; SCHOOLS, PUBLIC; STATE EMPLOYEES)

      Public works (See PUBLIC WORKS)

      Trade secrets (See TRADE SECRETS)

      Unemployment compensation (See UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION)

      Violation of laws, prosecution by attorney general, 564

      Wages (See WAGES)

      Workers' Memorial Day, designation, 3403

EMPLOYMENT SECURITY COUNCIL, NEVADA

      Compensation, 1460

EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING AND REHABILITATION, DEPARTMENT OF

      Authorized expenditures, 3019

      Director

             Displaced homemakers, duties regarding education and counseling, 1425

             State council on libraries and literacy, member, 1424

      Employment security division, funding of office building, 2998, 2999

      General appropriation, 2863

      Gift fund designated special revenue fund, 2750

      Handicapped persons

             Assistive devices, appropriation, 2423

             Personal assistance programs, duties, appropriation, 3105

      Highway construction industry, efforts to increase employee diversity urged, 3473

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2876

      Vocational rehabilitation, bureau of, maintenance of list of interpreters, 1778

ENERGY CONSERVATION

      Authorized expenditures, 3018

      Comprehensive state energy plan, preparation, 3265, 3266

      Construction codes and energy codes regulating energy efficiency in structures, adoption, 2531

      Educational and informational services provided by public utilities commission, 352

      Low-income energy assistance and conservation, 2689, 3231

      Task force for renewable energy and energy conservation, creation, duties, 3259-3262, 3276

      Weatherization program, funding, 3017

ENERGY, OFFICE OF

      Creation, duties, 3262-3266, 3276

      Renewable energy and energy conservation, task force for, advisory duties, 3261

ENGINEERS

      Disciplinary action

             Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

      Professional corporations, formation and operation, 1780

      Public works (See also PUBLIC WORKS)

             Required and permissible contract provisions, 1270-1273

      State employees, reclassification of certain positions, appropriation, 2885

ENTERPRISE DISTRICTS (For general provisions, see DISTRICTS)

      Application for designation of gaming enterprise district, notice, 1453

ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY

      Facilities (See PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS)

      Tutoring of minors, requirements, approval by school board, 1423

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION, STATE

      Authorized expenditures, 3018

      Department of public safety, receipt of assistance, 2616

      Hazardous waste management, regulations, 899

      Utility facilities, review of applications for construction permits, 2984

      Violations of regulations, fines, 1235

      Walker Lake water quality standards, rejection of regulation, 3425

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS

      Board of registered environmental health specialists

             Activities of board, report to legislature, 946

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, 1166

             State financial administrative laws, exemption, 1456

             System of internal accounting and administrative control, exemption, 943

             Training and assistance from internal audits division, exemption, 944

      Disciplinary action

             Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

      Alternative fuels (See ALTERNATIVE FUELS)

      Conservation districts, authority to repair and restore property, 288

      Energy conservation (See ENERGY CONSERVATION)

      Hazardous materials (See HAZARDOUS MATERIALS)

      Pollution (See AIR POLLUTION; WATER POLLUTION)

      Quarantine of agricultural commodities to protect land, water or wildlife, 696

      Renewable energy (See RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES)

      Tahoe Basin (See TAHOE BASIN)

      Walker Lake, rejection of water quality regulation, 3425

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, DIVISION OF (See CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES, STATE DEPARTMENT OF)

EPILEPSY

      Driver's license, use of colors on license issued to epileptics, 1502

      Medical marijuana, regulation, research programs, 3053

EQUAL RIGHTS COMMISSION, NEVADA

      Authorized expenditures, 3019

      General appropriation, 2863

ESCALATORS (See ELEVATORS, ESCALATORS AND MOVING WALKS)

ESCROW

      Number and expiration date of license of mortgage broker or company, recordation by holders, 2463

      Time shares, closing, 2506

ESCROW AGENTS AND AGENCIES

      Disciplinary action

             Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

             Summary posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

      Licensing fees, 2186

      Viatical settlements, duties, 2173

ESTATES OF DECEDENTS

      Accounting, waiver of requirement, 2348

      Administrators

             Conflicts of interest, grounds for disqualification, 2344

             Guardians, appointment as administrator, 2344

             Intestate estates, priority of appointment, 2344

             Nonresidents, qualifications, 2344

      Creditors

             Administrator of intestate estates, priority of appointment, 2344

             Notices, 2345, 2347

      Estates of $20,000 or less, administration, 2346

      Intangible personal property held in fiduciary capacity, when presumed abandoned, 1647

      Intestate estates, administration, 2344

      Letters of administration, qualifications, 2344

      Orders, appeals from, 2349

      Personal representatives, purchase of estate property, 2345

      Rule against perpetuities

             Applicability, 1345, 2506

             Repeal, 3469

      Sales of real property, waiver of notices, 2348

      Summary administration, applicability of probate laws, 2345

      Trusts, applicability of probate laws, 2351

      Wills (See WILLS)

ESTATES, TAX ON

      Apportionment by terms of electronic trust, 2348

      Delinquent taxes, collection, 1879, 1881

      Dishonored payments, service charges, 1879

      School improvement, fund for, deposits, 2842

ETHICS

      Arbitrators, 1277

      Campaign practices (See CAMPAIGN PRACTICES)

      Charter schools, 3123

      Energy, office of, director and employees, 3263

      Landscape architecture, practice of, 497, 498, 506

      Nevada Ethics in Government Law

             Acknowledgments, retention, 2290

             Conflicts, prohibited and permissible interests, 2287

             Disclosure of improper governmental action, retaliatory action against local government officer or employee prohibited, 3048

             Financial disclosure statements

                   Judicial officers, requirements, 1957

                   Penalty for late filing, 2290

                   Previously filed statements, use, 2290

             Representation or counseling of private person before public agency, retention of disclosures, 2289

      Physicians, grounds for disciplinary action, 766

      Residential pool and spa contractors, 2975

      School district trustees or employees, 3123

      University faculty members and employees, contracts, 1627

      Washoe County airport authority, board of trustees, 2005, 2006

ETHICS, COMMISSION ON

      Acknowledgments, retention, 2290

      Authorized expenditures, 3012

      Counsel for commission, continuation, 568

      General appropriation, 2863, 2865

      Opinions, issuance, 2288

      Representation or counseling of private person before public agency, retention of disclosures, 2289

      Salaries of executive directors and commission counsel, 2880

EVICTION

      Fees for service of process, 3210-3213

      Illegal internet pharmacies, violations by tenants, 1065

      Mobile home parks, notice requirements, 1938, 1944

EVIDENCE (See also WITNESSES AND TESTIMONY)

      Arbitration proceedings, production of records, 1278

      Domestic violence, admissibility of evidence, 1698

      Electronic record or signature, admissibility, 2719

      Electronic wills, authentication, 2343

      Forfeitures in criminal proceedings, standard of proof, 874

      Genetic marker testing, 1852, 3032

      Internet pharmacies, burden of proof in claims for exemptions from laws, 1057

      Real property transfer tax, certificate of delinquency, 1591

      Trade secrets, standard for proving failure to take efforts to maintain, 942

      Unsworn declarations, authentication of signatures, 2349

      Visitation rights, establishing best interests of child, 2713

EX-FELONS

      Sealing of records and restoration of civil rights, 1639, 1640, 1690-1697

EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF

      Action by vote, requirements, 1123, 1128

      Adjudication emergency account, duties, 2774

      Cash Management Improvement Act, duties, 2871

      Claims and refunds, receipt of reports, 1078

      Clerk, authority expanded, report to board, 1077-1079, 1082

      Critical labor shortages, designation of positions, 2400

      Emergency account, limit on amount of approved expenditures removed, 1079

      Fire departments, receipt of claims for expenses incurred on state property, 1082

      Health insurance for school employees, duties, 2825

      Highway patrol salary increases, appropriation, 2727

      Independent contractors, contract amounts requiring approval, 1082

      Motor vehicle revolving account, determination of amount, 380

      Nevada cultural fund, duties, 2973

      Remedial study programs in schools, duties, 2837

      Salaries of state employees, appropriations, duties, 2881-2887

      Service awards for state employees, duties, 1311

      State general fund, receipt of report of ending balance, 2871

      State purchasing, establishment of original cost of certain property for inventory purposes, 689

      Warrants, certain duties removed, 2773

EXECUTION

      Fees for service of process, 3210-3213

      Judgments, stay of execution, 1006

EXPLOSIVES AND INCENDIARY DEVICES

      Components, possession with intent to manufacture device unlawful, penalty, 804

      Conditional use permits, notice of applications, 1444

      Possession of device or components in certain places unlawful, penalty, 804

EYES AND EYESIGHT

      Laser surgery centers, regulation, 1339

      Ophthalmologists, authority to collaborate with optometrists, 1000

      Opticians (See OPTICIANS)

      Optometrists (See OPTOMETRISTS)

F

FACSIMILE MACHINES (See FAX MACHINES)

FAIR AND RECREATION BOARDS

      Business tax, exchange of information with tax commission, 1122

      Lyon County, composition, 484

      Room tax (See ROOM TAX)

      Washoe County

             Appointment of member to airport authority, 2043

             Members, number increased, nominations, 561

FAIRS AND EXPOSITIONS

      Personal property owned by nonresidents for purposes of fairs or exhibitions, tax exemption, 1541, 1543

      Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation, license plates for support of fairgrounds, 1672

      Toilet facilities, Braille signs required, 704

FALSE IMPRISONMENT

      Crime against a child

             Genetic marker testing of convicted persons, 1852, 3032

             Registration of offenders, procedure, 2050, 2053

      Juvenile offenders, procedures, 2063

      Sexually motivated offenses (See generally SEX OFFENDERS)

FALSE PRETENSES AND REPRESENTATIONS (See also FRAUD)

      Accountants, false statements in applications for examination or permit, 572

      Athletes' agents, false statements in applications, 1301, 1303

      Candidates, false statements in declaration or acceptance of candidacy, 672, 676

      Computer-related crimes, penalties, 1243

      Crime or emergency, recovery of response costs for false reports, 2851

      Grand juries, misrepresentation of intent or content of petition to summon, 751

      Respiratory care practitioners, practice under false or assumed name or falsely claiming licensure, 773

      Retail installment transactions, falsification of applications, 490

      Viatical settlements, providing false information or concealing information, 2176

      Youth shelters, reimbursement for services obtained by fraud, 1153

FAMILY COURTS (See also DISTRICT COURTS)

      Judges, number increased, election, appropriations for salaries, 2746

      Legal services and pro bono programs, additional fees for support, 2679

      Teenage pregnancy, representation on state partnership to reduce rate, 2523

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERS

      Cooperation with aging services division urged, 3397

      General appropriation, 2860

FAMILY THERAPISTS (See MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS)

FAMILY TO FAMILY

      Prostate cancer task force, membership, 580

FARMING (See AGRICULTURE; LIVESTOCK)

FAX MACHINES

      Absent ballots, use of fax machines to transmit, 2026, 2036, 2950, 2959

      Architectural documents, regulations, 1786

      Contractors and subcontractors, notice requirements, 1619, 1621

      Insurance commissioner, regulations regarding filings, 2180

      Motor vehicles department, electronic submission of documents, 2778

      Notarization of electronic signatures, adoption of procedures, 652

      Prescriptions, regulation of transmission, 835, 836, 838, 1631, 1634

      Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, adoption, 2714

FEDERAL LANDS (See PUBLIC LANDS)

FELONIES (See also CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS; specific crime)

      Aggravated stalking, 665

      Change of address violations by certain offenders, 2057, 2063

      Child abuse or neglect, 1138

      Civil rights, restoration, 1639, 1640, 1691-1697

      Computer-related crimes, 1242, 1244

      Cruelty to animals, 2887-2892

      Explosives, unlawful possession, manufacture or disposal, 804

      False reports of crime, recovery of response costs, 2851

      Gaming, unlawful acts relating to interactive gaming, 3077

      Gasoline or other fuel or automotive products, theft, 3025

      Genetic marker testing of convicted felons, 1852, 3032

      Internet

             Luring child via Internet, 2786

             Pharmacies, unlawful acts, 1053, 1054, 1060

             Service providers, subpoena of records, 2784

             Stalking via Internet, 2785

      Marijuana, multiple convictions of possession of one ounce or less, 3068

      Peace officers with limited jurisdiction, duties when felony committed in presence of, 1868

      Prescriptions, unlawful acts, 1053, 1054

      Residential pool and spa contractors, violations, 2977

      Respiratory care, unlawful acts, 773

      Sales receipts or inventory pricing labels, unlawful acts, 833

      School police officers, authority, 1868

      Sealing of records, petitions, 1692

      Services, theft of parts, products or other items related to, 3025

      Sexual abuse or exploitation of a child, 1138

      Sexual conduct between school pupils and persons in authority at schools, 703

      Telemarketers, violations, 660

      Theft detection shielding or deactivator devices, unlawful acts, 834

      Viatical settlements, unlawful acts, 2176

FERNLEY, CITY OF (For general provisions, see CITIES)

      Fair and recreation board, representation, 484

      First elected officers, powers before incorporation becomes effective, 701

      North Lyon fire protection district, continuation, boundaries, 701

      Regional transportation commission, composition, 1091

FERTILIZERS AND AGRICULTURAL MINERALS

      Agriculture department field agents and inspectors, enforcement powers, 1731

FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME

      Advisory subcommittee, appointment of members, 416

FICTITIOUS NAMES (See NAMES)

FIDUCIARIES

      Athletes' agents, 1301

      Corporate directors and officers, liability for breach of fiduciary duties, 3172

      Intangible personal property held in fiduciary capacity, when presumed abandoned, 1647

      Voting of stock, 1356

FINANCE, STATE BOARD OF

      Capital improvement projects, issuance of bonds, 2995, 2997, 3005

      Housing division, approval of agreements, 2120

      Lease-purchase or installment-purchase agreements, powers and duties, 2478

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

      Banks (See BANKS AND BANKING)

      Credit unions (See CREDIT UNIONS)

      Savings and loan (See SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS)

      Thrift (See THRIFT COMPANIES)

      Trust companies (See TRUST COMPANIES)

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, DIVISION OF (See BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF)

FINES

      Animal control ordinances, violations, 2279

      Athletes' agents, unlawful acts, 1303

      Boilers and pressure vessels, violations, 1049

      Child abuse or neglect, wrongful disclosure of confidential information, 1845

      Collection agencies, unlicensed operation, 519

      Contractors, deposit, 2411, 2415

      County recorders, willful violations, 1742

      Dairy commission, deposit, 2438

      Delinquent payments, procedures for collection, 1881

      Elevators, violations, 1049

      Garbage and rubbish, unlawful disposal, 1237

      Health insurers, failure to reimburse providers in timely manner, 2729-2732

      Health maintenance organizations, failure to reimburse providers in timely manner, 2736

      Industrial insurers, failure to reimburse providers in timely manner, 2737

      Installment loan companies, violations, 2049

      Insurance adjusters, unlicensed practice, 2212

      Insurers, unlawful acquisitions, 2240

      Internet pharmacies, unlawful acts, 1063, 1064

      Interpreters for deaf persons, unlicensed practice, 1774

      Minors

             Cigarette sales to minors via Internet, 2787

             Employment violations involving minors under 16, 965

      Mortgage companies, violations, 2044

      Motor vehicle damage appraisers, unlicensed practice, 2213

      Nonprofit hospital, medical or dental service corporations, failure to reimburse providers in timely manner, 2733

      Ordinance violations, civil penalty in lieu of criminal penalty, 966

      Pharmacists and pharmacies, violations, 1634

      Political action committees, failure to register, 1430

      Prepaid funeral and burial contracts, unlicensed sale, 2216, 2217

      Property managers, violations, 522

      Public officers, financial disclosure violations, 2290

      Public utilities, failure to comply with portfolio standards, 2530

      Public works, violations, 1146, 1148

      Solid waste management systems, unlawful acts, 1235

      Telemarketing, deceptive trade practices, 660

      Viatical settlements, violations, 2179

      Water systems, public, violations by suppliers, 635

FINGERPRINTING

      Compliance enforcement, division of, supplemental appropriation, 2701

      Driver education schools, operators and instructors, 920

      Gaming work permits, applicants, 3082

      Relatives requesting certain supportive assistance, 1519

      School personnel, fingerprinting as condition of reemployment, 2482

      Societies for prevention of animal cruelty, applicants for arrest authority, 1914

      Welfare division employees, appropriation for costs, 2708

FIRE DEPARTMENTS

      Abandonment of newborn child, safe haven legislation, 1254

      Assault or battery of volunteer by probationer, prisoner or parolee, penalties, 380

      Claims for certain reimbursements, presentation to board of examiners, 1082

      Emergency services, transport and care of sick or injured persons, 998

      False reports of emergency, recovery of response costs, 2851

      Impact fees, financing of fire station projects, 843

      Industrial insurance (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

      License plates for fire fighters, issuance, use of fees, 1508, 1511

      Occupational diseases (See OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES)

      Retirement (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT)

      Sirens and lights, use by emergency vehicles, 740

      Wildland fires in 2000, fire fighters commended, 3354

FIRE MARSHAL, STATE

      Authorized expenditures, 3018

      Department of public safety, part of, 2533

      Insurance fraud, cooperation in investigations, 1102

      License plates for fire fighters, use of money to train volunteers, 1509

      Police officer includes fire marshal, assistant and deputies for purposes of certain benefits, 948

      Salary, 2878

      Wildland fires in 2000, fire fighters commended, 3354

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS (For general provisions, see DISTRICTS)

      County fire protection districts

             Accounts, bills and demands, payment procedures, 361

             Bonds, authority to issue, 362

             District fire emergency fund, maximum balance, credit of excess, 362

      Emergency services, transport and care of sick or injured persons, 998

      North Lyon fire protection district, continuation, boundaries, 701

FIREARMS

      Clark County, release of federal land for shooting range urged, 3415

      Concealed weapons

             Exemption from laws, 576

             Nonresidents, procedure to obtain permits to carry, 612

             Restriction on number of weapons removed, 618

      Correctional officers of department of prisons, exemption from laws, 576

      School violence, actions to reduce urged, 3435

FIREFIGHTERS' ASSOCIATION, NEVADA STATE

      License plates for fire fighters, consultations, use of fees, 1508

FIRES AND FIRE PROTECTION

      False reports of emergency, recovery of response costs, 2851

      Forest fire suppression and emergency response

             Authorized expenditures, 3018

             Equipment, appropriation, 2398

             General appropriations, temporary advances, 2863, 2864, 2869

      School buses, fire suppression systems urged, 3476

      Wildland fires in 2000, fire fighters commended, 3354

FISCAL ANALYSIS DIVISION (See LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU)

FISHING

      Bond issue for improvements to certain fish hatcheries, 2999

      License agents, fees, 975

      Licenses

             Form and period of validity, 974, 975

             Lost, stolen or destroyed licenses, issuance of duplicate, 975

             Suspension for delinquent fees or taxes owed state, 1882

      Trout stamps

             Fees, 977

             Provision of documentation via Internet, 976

FLOODS, DISTRICTS FOR THE CONTROL OF (For general provisions, see DISTRICTS)

      Amendments to master plan, procedures, 891

      Local improvements for drainage control, authorized expenditures, 892

      Protection of public or private property or relocation of structures, authorized expenditures, 892

FOOD AND DRUGS, COMMISSIONER OF

      Dairy products, duties, transfer of certain authority to dairy commission, 2425, 2426, 2431-2434

FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

      Bake sales, exemptions from laws, exceptions, 1505

      Cosmetological establishments, sale of food or beverages, 1191

      Drink coupons and similar materials, distribution by minors prohibited, 1426

      Food handlers, definition, 1505

      Food prepared at home and given away, exemption from laws, 1504, 1505

      Toilet facilities, Braille signs required, 706

FOREIGN CORPORATIONS (See CORPORATIONS)

FOREIGN LANGUAGES

      Cosmetology licensing examinations, offering in foreign languages, 1520

FORENSIC LABORATORIES

      Convicted persons, genetic marker testing, 1852, 3032

FORESTRY, DIVISION OF (See CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES, STATE DEPARTMENT OF)

FORFEITURES

      Corporations, stock subject to delinquent installments or calls, 1367

      Criminal forfeitures, standard of proof, 874

      Currency, deposit following seizure, 875

      Internet pharmacies, unlawful acts, 1058-1060, 1066

      Medical marijuana, restrictions, 3062

      Public works, prevailing wage law violations, 1148

      School districts, distribution of portion of proceeds of forfeited property, 876

FORGERY

      Sales receipts or inventory pricing labels, unlawful acts, penalties, 833

      Secretary of state, regulations to prevent forgeries in documents filed by business entities, 2375

FOSTER CARE

      Account to assist persons formerly in foster care, creation, sources, 3209, 3221

      Child and family services division, supplemental appropriation, 2280

      Information to be provided foster parents, 1110, 1838

      Medicaid coverage of young adults leaving system, study urged, 3428

      Protective custody, requirements for plan for permanent placement, 1839

FRANCHISES

      Metropolitan police departments, effect of withdrawal or dissolution, 1658

      Telecommunications service or interactive computer service providers, 2126

      Towns, franchises to provide benches and shelters for public transportation, 845

FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETIES

      Agents, licensing fees, 2187, 2249

      Federally qualified health centers, contracts for services, 1923

      Marijuana, coverage for medical use not required, 3065

      Preferred provider listings, fees prohibited, 2732

      Prescription drug coverage

             Disclosures, prohibited acts, 860

             Limit or exclusion of coverage restricted, 861

FRAUD (See also FALSE PRETENSES AND REPRESENTATIONS)

      Consumer fraud, award of costs and fees in actions relating to, 490

      Insurance fraud (See INSURANCE)

      Medicaid fraud control unit, appropriation, temporary advances, 2857, 2865, 2868

      Viatical settlements, unlawful acts, reports, fraud prevention, 2176-2179

FROZEN DESSERTS

      Sales, regulation by state dairy commission, 2425

FUEL CELLS (See RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES)

FUEL TAXES

      Aviation fuel tax (See AVIATION FUEL TAX)

      County motor vehicle fuel tax (See COUNTY MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TAX)

      Jet fuel tax (See JET OR TURBINE-POWERED AIRCRAFT, TAXES ON FUEL FOR)

      Motor vehicle fuel taxes (See MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TAXES)

      Special fuel tax (See SPECIAL FUEL TAX)

FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS

      Disciplinary action

             Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

      Licensing examinations, 413

FUNERAL DIRECTORS, EMBALMERS AND OPERATORS OF CEMETERIES AND CREMATORIES, STATE BOARD OF

      Activities of board, report to legislature, 946

      Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, 1166

      State financial administrative laws, exemption, 1456

      Training and assistance from internal audits division, exemption, 944

FUNERALS

      Prepaid contracts

             Licensing fees, 2187

             Net purchase price defined, 2216

             Refunds, 2216

             Unlicensed solicitations, penalty, 2216

      Victims of crime, limit on compensation for funeral expenses removed, 384

G

GABBS, CITY OF

      Disincorporation, 404

GAMING

      Bribery or cheating, unlawful acts, 3096

      Casino entertainment tax, overpayments, 3088, 3089

      Deregistration of corporate entities, time for claiming money held by board, 1650

      Employees

             Interactive gaming system personnel, 3080

             Labor organizations, findings of suitability, 3092-3094

             Statewide work permits

                   Applicability of laws, 3096

                   Applications, filing, form, 3082

                   Change of employment, notice to board, 3083

                   Denial, 3084

                   Expiration, 3083

                   Fees, 3082

                   Investigation of applicants, 3082

                   Issuance, 3082, 3083, 3096

                   Regulations of commission, 3096

                   Requirement, 3082

                   Temporary permits, 3083

                   Validity, 3083

      Enterprise districts, notice of application for designation, 1453

      Findings of suitability of beneficial owners of publicly owned corporations, 3090

      Gaming devices

             Interactive systems or equipment, licensure of manufacturers, 3078, 3091

             Manufacturer defined, 3080

             Removal of gaming device following suspension or revocation of approval, authority of board, 383

      Gross revenue defined, 3079

      Interactive gaming

             Affiliates, licensure, 3077

             Debts incurred by patrons, validity, 3078

             Definitions, 3075

             Exemption from certain taxes and fees, 3078

             Fees for licensure, 3078

             Gross revenue attributed to licensees for purpose of license fees, 3079, 3086

             Inspection of devices and equipment, 3092

             Issuance of licenses, 3078

             Manufacturers and distributors

                   Agreements to receive share of revenue, 3079

                   Licensure, 3078, 3091

             Qualifications for licensure, 3076

             Regulations, adoption, 3076

             Unlawful acts, 3077, 3096

             Willful evasion of payments of license fees, penalty, 3089

      International gaming salons, licensing and regulation, 896

      Leased premises, application for restricted license, 3081

      License fees, state

             Interactive gaming, 3078, 3079, 3086

             Overpayments, interest on refunds, 3087-3090

      Limited-liability companies, licensing of directors required, 897-899

      Minors, employment

             Drink coupons and similar materials, distribution prohibited, 1426

             Entertainment industry, tutoring requirements, 1423

      National Collegiate and Amateur Athletic Protection Act, passage urged, 3355

      Resort hotels (See RESORT HOTELS)

      Slot machine tax

             Appropriation from proceeds, use, 3005

             Overpayments, 3088

      Sports books, opposition to enactment of federal legislation repealing state's authority expressed, 3355

GAMING COMMISSION, NEVADA

      Authorized expenditures, 3020

      Interactive gaming, regulation, 3076

      International gaming salons, regulation, 896

      Investigative fund designated enterprise fund, 2754

      Work permits, duties, 3083, 3096

GAMING CONTROL BOARD, STATE

      Abandonment of certain money held by board, presumption, 1650

      Authorized expenditures, 3017, 3020

      Employees, salaries, 2876, 2881

      Gaming devices, authority to order removal from establishment, 383

      Interactive gaming, regulation, 3076

      International gaming salons, regulation, 896

      Investigative fund designated enterprise fund, 2754

      Work permits, duties, 3082

GANGS, CRIMINAL

      School violence, actions to reduce urged, 3435

GARAGES AND REPAIR SHOPS

      Body shops, applicability of garagemen's laws, 967

      Inspection stations, applicability of garagemen's laws, waiver of registration fees, 967, 968

      Registration

             Fees, waiver, 968

             Revocation, grounds, 969

      Statement of charges provided to customer, applicability of laws, 967

      Theft of automotive products or fuel, penalty, 3025

      Tires, batteries or motor oil, fines for unlawful disposal, 1237

GARBAGE AND REFUSE

      Biomass (See RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES)

      Municipal disposal sites established without access controls, penalty for unlawful use, 1237

      Solid waste management systems, civil penalty for certain violations, 1235

      Unlawful disposal

             Control program, establishment in larger counties, 1233

             Hearing officers or hearing boards, enforcement duties, 1234

             Nonprofit entities, authority regarding clean up and educational programs, 1234

             Penalties, 1235, 1237, 1920

             Rewards for information leading to arrest and conviction, 1237

             Subpoena powers of district health officers, 1234

GARLIC AND ONION GROWERS' ADVISORY BOARD

      Local agricultural products, fostering of purchase and use directed, 3343

GARNISHEE INTERROGATORIES

      Contents, garnishment of financial institutions, 474

      Judgment for default, amount limited, 474

      Submission of answers to sheriff required, 474

GARNISHMENT

      Fees for service of process, 3212

GAS COMPANIES (See PUBLIC UTILITIES)

GASOHOL (See ALTERNATIVE FUELS)

GASOLINE

      Standards, adoption and enforcement by state board of agriculture, 852

      Taxes (See MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TAXES)

      Theft, penalty, 3025

GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

      Agencies of state government, 2857

GENERAL AUTHORIZED EXPENDITURES ACT

      Agencies of state government, 3011

GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS (For general provisions, see DISTRICTS)

      Services provided to dwelling units without charge to owners, procedure for imposition of fees, 1709

      Utility facilities, procedure for acquisition or expansion, 2081

GENETIC TESTING

      Convicted persons, testing for genetic markers, 1852, 3032

      Identity of person or corpse, use of genetic tests to determine, 1856, 3037

      Parentage, use of genetic tests to determine, 1856, 3037

GENOA, TOWN OF (For general provisions, see TOWNS)

      Settlement, sesquicentennial recognized, 3424

      Snowshoe Thompson commemorated and committee commended, 3464

GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES (See RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES)

GEROVITAL (See also CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES)

      Assessments, fee for dishonored payments to taxation department, collection of delinquencies, 1879, 1881

      Authority to prescribe, 768

GLAUCOMA

      Medical marijuana, regulation, research programs, 3053

GOATS (See LIVESTOCK)

GOOD SAMARITAN LAW

      Respiratory care, authority to provide, 761

GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES TAX (See also VEHICLE PRIVILEGE TAX)

      Vehicle privilege tax redesignated as, 289

GOVERNOR

      Appointments made by

             Bicycle advisory board, Nevada, 2540

             Catastrophic leave, committee on, 2139, 2141

             College savings plans, board of trustees, 2159

             Comstock historic district commission, 1654

             Construction education, commission on, 2408

             Energy, office, of, director, 3262

             Historical records advisory board, 925

             Intermediate appellate court, judges, 3454, 3455

             Interstate adult offender supervision, council for, 2359

             Landscape architecture, board of, 503

             Personal assistance for persons with functional disabilities, advisory committee, 3108

             Prostate cancer, task force on, 580-582

             Public safety, department of, director, 2532

             Public utilities commission, 3237, 3275

             Renewable energy and energy conservation, task force for, 3260, 3276

             Science, innovation and technology, office of, director, 2284

             Statue of Sarah Winnemucca, committee for creation of, 985

             Substance abuse education, prevention, enforcement and treatment, commission on, 427

             V & T Railway, Nevada commission for reconstruction of, 401

      Authorized expenditures, 3011

      Authorized expenditures act, approval of augmentations, 3021

      Consumer health assistance, office of (See CONSUMER HEALTH ASSISTANCE, OFFICE OF)

      Economic development, coordination of efforts urged, 3404

      Employment of persons with disabilities, committee on, duties, 1536

      Energy, office of, creation, duties, 3262-3266, 3276

      General appropriations, 2857

      General appropriations act, duties, 2865-2867

      Governor-elect, budgeting for certain transitional expenses, 949

      Hospital patients, bureau for, creation, 2652

      Insurance fraud investigation program, receipt of proposed budget, 479

      Lease-purchase or installment-purchase agreements, approval, 2480

      Mansion, appropriations, 2857, 2994

      Motor carrier permit vendors, approval of appointment, 2547

      Motor vehicles and public safety, department of, duties regarding reorganization, 3023

      National and community service, Nevada commission for, appropriation, duties, 2399

      Nuclear projects, agency for, appropriation, authorized expenditures, 2857, 3011

      Public works board, removal of manager or members, 1443, 1915

      Reports, receipt

             Dairy commission, state, 2437

             Early childhood education programs, 2841

             Early literacy intervention program, 2836

             Educational technology, 2899

             Hearing tests for newborns, 2461

             Low-income energy assistance and conservation, 3236

             Nevada silver haired legislative forum, 3028

             Participatory democracy programs, 3477

             Renewable energy and energy conservation, task force for, 3262

             School accountability program, 1474, 1480, 1482

             SenioRx program, 2677

             State controller, 2748

             State treasurer, 2903

      Reserves set aside from appropriations, duties, 2871

      School violence, emergency assistance from state agencies, 1328, 1333

      Science, innovation and technology, office of, establishment, 2284

      Senior option prescription program, proclamation, 2678

      State distributive school account, approval of transfer or augmentation of money, 2833

      State employee salaries, approval of transfers of appropriations, 2884

      Youth advisory council, duties, 2524

GRAFFITI

      Nonresidential property, order for removal of graffiti by owner, effect of failure to comply, 849

      Residential property, removal of graffiti by county, 849

GRAND JURIES

      Insurance fraud, powers of attorney general, 1101

      Mileage fee of jurors, 752

      Summoning by petition, procedure, penalty for misrepresentations, 750

      Witnesses, use of audiovisual technology for testimony, 545

GRANDPARENTS AND GRANDCHILDREN

      Assistance programs regarding guardianship of certain children, 1518

      Visitation rights, 2712

GRANTS

      Animals, grants for adoption programs or spay-neuter programs, 1466

      Aging services, authorized expenditures, 3014

      Airports, landing areas or air navigation facilities owned by local entities, 1238

      Arts challenge grants, appropriation, 2871

      Community services block grants

             Administration, 1019

             Authorized expenditures, 3014

      Construction education programs, 2408, 2409

      Education

             On-line resources for school libraries, acquisition of licenses, 2898

             School library books, waiver of requirements of previous grant appropriation authorized, 1495

             Student eligibility for grants, effect of assets in prepaid tuition contract or savings trust account, 2160

             Student incentive grants, authorized expenditures, 3013

             Technology equipment and training, 2897

      Juvenile accountability block grant, authorized expenditure, 3015

      Library collections and equipment requirements, 2378

      Motor vehicle department's justice grant account, authorized expenditures, 3019

      Public transportation, support expressed for applications for federal assistance, 3466

      Southern Nevada regional planning coalition, authority to provide grants to cities or counties, 2118

      Tahoe Basin, certain agreements relating to use of grant money authorized, 367

      Teenage pregnancy, programs to reduce rate, 2524

      Tourism, program for development of projects relating to, 2828

      Water system improvements, maximum amount of bond issue for grants, 692

GRAZING AND GRAZING LANDS (See also LIVESTOCK; PUBLIC LANDS)

      Sale of home or improved lot adjacent to open range, required disclosures, 17

GROCERY STORES

      Local agricultural products, purchase urged, 3343

      Toilet facilities, Braille signs required, 706

GROSS MISDEMEANORS (See also CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS; specific crime)

      Athletes' agents, unlawful acts, 1303

      Collection agencies, violations, 520

      Cruelty to animals, 2887-2891

      False reports of crime, recovery of response costs, 2851

      Garbage and refuse, unlawful disposal, 1235, 1920

      Internet, unlawful acts, 2786

      Marijuana, possession of one ounce or less, 3068

      Residential pool and spa contractors, violations, 2977

      Sealing of records, petitions, 1692

      Telemarketers, violations, 660

      Time-share managers, unregistered practice, 2516

GROUPS, RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR (See also MEDICAL AND RELATED FACILITIES)

      Assisted living facility included in definition, 546

      Licenses, grounds for revocation, 1351

      Location and concentration, authority of city or county to control, 1907

      Visitation rights, 3047

GUARDIANS AND WARDS

      Administrator of estate, appointment of guardian as, 2344

      Attorney representing child, authority and rights, 1708

      Do-not-resuscitate orders, acquisition on behalf of minor wards, 815

      Education (See also SCHOOLS, PUBLIC)

             Accountability program, receipt of reports, 1480

             Achievement and proficiency examinations, notices regarding security plan and effect of breach, 1199

             Charter schools, guardian's consent required for release of pupil's records, 3142

             Informational pamphlet, receipt, 1090, 1091

             School policies to promote involvement by guardian, adoption, 978

             Violence in schools, representation on response plan committees, 1324, 1326, 1330, 1332

      Entertainment industry, tutoring of minor wards, 1423

      Hearing test of newborn, objection included in medical record, 2461

      Intangible personal property held in fiduciary capacity, when presumed abandoned, 1647

      Juvenile delinquents, visit to coroner's office upon guardian consent, fee, 2696

      Medical marijuana

             Issuance of registry cards to minors, 3056

             Use as consideration in appointing guardian prohibited, 3072

      Relatives obtaining guardianship of certain children, supportive assistance programs, 1518

      Temporary guardians, appointment for certain wards, 867, 871

      Youth shelters, liability of guardian for services obtained by fraud, 1153

H

HABITUAL CRIMINALS

      Child abuse or neglect, habitual felon charges, 1140

      Programs for alcohol or drug abuse treatment, offenders ineligible, 1934

HALFWAY HOUSES

      Certification, grounds for revocation, 1351

      Drug and alcohol abusers, facilities for

             Regulation by health division, 420, 424, 425, 2518

             Terminology revised, 1907

      Location, authority of city or county to control, 1907

      Re-entry programs for offenders or parolees, 1162

HANDICAPPED PERSONS

      Adoption of children with special needs

             Booklet on adoption, contents, 1110

             Court costs and fees, reduction and waiver, 684, 687

             Evaluations, 1111

             Financial grants, assistance in applying for, 1112

      Assistive devices for independent living, appropriation, 2423

      Authorized expenditures for programs, 3019

      Capital improvement projects, funding for statewide ADA program, 2996, 2998

      Education (See also SCHOOLS, PUBLIC)

             Americans with Disabilities Act, assessment of costs of compliance in Clark County, 1723

             Authorized expenditures, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 3013

             Federal funding, increase urged, 3400

      Elections

             Materials, provision in alternative audio or visual format, 1433, 1436

             Voting booths, accessibility requirements, 1433, 1437

             Voting in person at first election, exemption from requirement, 1434, 1437

             Voting rights generally, 1433

      Employment

             Committee on employment of persons with disabilities

                   Chairman, salary, 2875

                   Duties, 1536

             Highway construction, expansion of work force diversity urged, 3473

             Medical assistance program for employees ineligible for Medicaid, establishment, 2371

             Public purchasing contracts, preferences for organizations training or employing handicapped, 1317, 1535

      Group care facilities (See GROUPS, RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR)

      Health or well-being, programs to improve, 2672

      Interpreters for hearing-impaired persons, licensing and regulation, 1771

      Long-term strategic plan for health services, development, appropriation, 2705

      Mentally ill persons (See MENTALLY ILL PERSONS)

      Mentally retarded persons (See MENTALLY RETARDED PERSONS)

      Parking spaces and signs

             Disabled veterans, use of spaces, 1861

             Erection and maintenance of signs, duties, 566

      Personal assistance, community-based programs to provide, 3105

      Service animals, penalty for maliciously abusing, injuring or killing, 2891

      Social security (See SOCIAL SECURITY)

      Taxicab transportation, establishment of program in Clark County, 1232

      Toilet facilities in public buildings and accommodations, Braille signs required, 704

      Wheelchair lifts, regulation of installation, operation, maintenance and repair, 1048-1051

HARASSMENT

      Achievement tests, unlawful acts by school officials, 1211

      Protective orders

             Deferral and assessment of fees, assistance in filing and responding, 1671

             Foreign judgments, enforcement, 2132

      Real property transfer tax, taxypayers' rights, 1586

      Schools, harassment prohibited, 1928

      Telemarketing, deceptive trade practices, 659

      Venue, where offense committed, 666

      Workplace, orders for protection against harassment

             Acts constituting harassment, 2843

             Applications, 2844

             Arrest for violation, 2847

             Contents, 2845

             Costs and fees, award, 2845

             Definitions, 2843

             Dissolution or modification, motion for, 2845

             Employers, notice to victim when employer intends to seek order, 2848

             Enforcement, 2847

             Immunities, 2847, 2848

             Issuance, 2844

             Registration of foreign orders, 2847

             Service, 2846

            Violation, penalty, 2848

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

      Agency for nuclear projects, appropriation, authorized expenditures, 2857, 3011

      Conditional use permits, notice of applications, 1444

      Consultants, exemption from certification, 899

      Electric utilities, disclosures to customers regarding emissions required, 1654, 3267

      License plates for support of history of atomic testing, issuance, 1857, 1863

      Transportation

             Department of public safety, duties, 2532

             Federal regulations, compliance, 899

      Yucca Mountain

             Nevada protection account, creation, appropriation, use, 2645

             State disapproval of selection as waste storage site formally expressed, 3337

HEALTH

      Agricultural commodities, quarantine for danger to public health, 696

      Alternative health care, promotion as available in state urged, 3475

      Dental hygiene, authority to practice public health, 2691

      Diseases (See DISEASES)

      Emergency medical services (See EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES)

      Fund for a healthy Nevada (See HEALTHY NEVADA, TASK FORCE FOR A)

      Hospitals (See COUNTY HOSPITALS; HOSPITALS)

      Long-term strategic plans, development, appropriation, 2705

      Managed care (See MANAGED CARE)

      Maternal and child health (See MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH)

      Medicaid (See MEDICAID)

      Medical records (See MEDICAL RECORDS)

      Medically facilities generally (See MEDICAL AND RELATED FACILITIES)

      Occupational diseases (See OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES)

      Patients generally (See PATIENTS)

      Practitioners (See specific profession)

      Prescriptions (See PRESCRIPTIONS)

      Rural health care (See RURAL HEALTH CARE)

      Trust fund for public health

             Interest, use to provide loans to nursing students, 2944

             Investments, 2301

HEALTH CARE FINANCING AND POLICY, DIVISION OF (See HUMAN RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF)

HEALTH CARE RECORDS (See MEDICAL RECORDS)

HEALTH CLUBS

      Bond or deposit, amount, payment of investigative or hearing costs, 2152

      Certificates of registration, expiration, renewal, 2151, 2153

HEALTH DIVISION (See HUMAN RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF)

HEALTH INSURANCE (See INSURANCE)

HEALTH, LOCAL BOARDS AND OFFICERS

      Air pollution control (See AIR POLLUTION)

      Bake sales, regulation, exemptions, 1505

      Do-not-resuscitate orders, duties, 814

      Emergency medical services, issuance of certain permits, 998

      Solid waste, subpoena powers regarding unlawful disposal, 1234

HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS

      Claims, approval and payment, 2734, 2735, 2743

      Contracts with providers, 2734

      Federally qualified health centers, contracts for services, 1924, 1927

      Marijuana, coverage for medical use not required, 3065

      Mastectomy, coverage, 2250

      Preferred provider listings, fees prohibited, 2735

      Prescription drug coverage

             Disclosures, prohibited acts, 863

             Limit or exclusion of coverage restricted, 863

HEALTH, STATE BOARD OF

      Dairy products, duties, transfer of certain authority to dairy commission, 2424

      Do-not-resuscitate orders, duties, 814

      Halfway houses for drug and alcohol abusers, regulations, 420, 2518

      Hearing tests for newborns, duties, 2461

      Mobile units as medical facilities, regulations, 1342

      Refractive laser surgery facilities, regulations, 1341, 1342

      Water suppliers, fines for violations, 635

      Women's health care, promotion of access and improvements urged, 3449

HEALTHY NEVADA, TASK FORCE FOR A

      Administrative support, 2671

      Chairman and vice chairman, selection, 2670, 2678

      Fund for a healthy Nevada

             Administrative costs, requests for allocations, amount, 2668

             Allocations for certain programs, 2678, 3020

             Authorized expenditures, 3014

             Health or well-being of persons with disabilities, programs to improve, 2672

             Senior option program, development, use of money, 2666

             State agencies and political subdivisions, grants to, 2672

      SenioRx program, receipt of report of expenditures, 2671

HEARING AID SPECIALISTS

      Board of hearing aid specialists

             Activities of board, report to legislature, 946

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, 1166

             State financial administrative laws, exemption, 1456

             Training and assistance from internal audits division, exemption, 944

      Disciplinary action

             Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

HEART DISEASES (See also OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES)

      American Heart Association and operation heartbeat commended, 3409

HELICOPTERS (See also AIRCRAFT AND AIRLINES)

      Noise abatement in Clark County, establishment of advisory committee, reporting of violations, 1721

      Tour operators and brokers, regulation, 979, 2146

HENDERSON, CITY OF (For general provisions, see CITIES)

      Annexation (See also ANNEXATION)

             Authority expanded, 2941

             Inclusion of certain property required, 605

      Charter amendments

             Municipal judges

                   New positions, initial term, 970

                   Outside employment prohibited, 971

                   Qualifications, 971

                   Salary, increase, 971

                   Senior judge, selection, 971

                   Term of office, election, 971

             Quorum of city council, 1130

             Utilities, regulation, 2098-2100

      Energy efficiency in structures, adoption of codes, 2531

HEPATITIS (See COMMUNICABLE DISEASES)

HIGHWAY PATROL, NEVADA (See also PEACE OFFICERS)

      Central repository (See CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS)

      Department of public safety, part of, 2533

      Dignitary protection, appropriation, 2863

      General appropriation, 2864

      Salaries increased, appropriation, 2727

      School violence, development of plan to manage crises, 1327

HIGHWAY TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT, MULTISTATE

      Cooperating committee

             Authority, 2685

             Designated representatives, 2685-2689

             Reports, 2686

      Dues, appropriation, 2689

      Funding, 2688

      Purposes and objectives, 2684, 2686

      State governments, duty to cooperate with committee, 2688

HIGHWAYS AND ROADS

      Annexations by cities in Clark County, inclusion of certain property, 605

      Authorized expenditures, 3018

      Communications system along frequently traveled roads mandatory, 2700

      Emergency system of call boxes along I-15, appropriation, 2700

      Explosives or incendiary devices, penalty for unlawful possession, 804

      Federal lands, identification, mapping and recognition of rights of way urged, 3433

      Financing of highway projects in adjacent states, 1665

      Impact fees on new developments, street project includes traffic signals, 844

      Juvenile delinquents, community service on or near highway restricted, 1864

      Maps of county roads, filing fees, 3221

      Needles Highway, financing of improvements, 1665

      Railroad companies, award of contracts for highway construction, 636, 639

      Road districts, requirements for actions by vote of directors, 1123, 1128

      Rules of the road (See TRAFFIC CONTROL)

      Slow-vehicle turnouts, inclusion in highway plans, 1507

      State highway property, disposal procedure, 2132

      Taxes for construction and maintenance

             Delinquent taxes, collection, 1879, 1881

             Motor vehicle fuel taxes, allocation of proceeds, 387, 1598

             Payment, fees for returned checks, 1879

      Transportation department (See TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Work force diversity, efforts commended and expansion urged, 3473

HISTORIC DISTRICTS

      Comstock historic district commission, qualifications of members, 1654

HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND ARCHEOLOGY

      Mount Charleston, designation of national monument urged, 3348

      Nonprofit organizations' fund-raising programs that allow donors to name historic places, authority, 1653

      Old Spanish Trail, designation as national trail urged, 3407

      Statewide monument program, appropriation, 2418

HISTORICAL RECORDS ADVISORY BOARD

      Composition, 925

HISTORICAL SOCIETIES

      Authorized expenditures, 3014

      Nevada historical society

             Appropriations, 556, 2860

             Public records, preservation, 929

             State publications, donation to society, 929

      Nevada museum and historical society, appropriations, 556, 2860

HIV/AIDS (See COMMUNICABLE DISEASES)

HOLOCAUST, ADVISORY COUNCIL ON EDUCATION RELATING TO THE

      Appropriation, audit, 2707

HOME-BASED BUSINESSES

      Industrial insurance, officer or manager may elect to reject coverage, 609, 610

HOME SCHOOLS

      Charter school classes and activities, participation, 3136

      Conversion to charter school, 3123, 3125, 3127

HOMELESS PERSONS

      Board to distribute money to shelters, abolishment, 384

      Youth shelters approved by county, requirements, immunities, 1152, 1153

HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS (See also PHYSICIANS)

      Board of homeopathic medical examiners

             Activities of board, report to legislature, 946

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, 1166

             State financial administrative laws, exemption, 1456

             Training and assistance from internal audits division, exemption, 944

      Disciplinary action

             Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATIONS (See COMMON-INTEREST COMMUNITIES)

HOMES FOR INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTIAL CARE

      Location and concentration, authority of city or county to control, 1907

HOMESTEADS

      Recording of document which includes legal description of property, information required, 478

HORSES (See ANIMALS; LIVESTOCK)

HOSPICE CARE FACILITIES (See generally MEDICAL AND RELATED FACILITIES)

HOSPITAL PATIENTS, OFFICE FOR

      Transfer to office of governor, 2652

HOSPITAL SERVICE CORPORATIONS (See NONPROFIT HOSPITAL, MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICE CORPORATIONS)

HOSPITALS (See also MEDICAL AND RELATED FACILITIES)

      Computers for transmittal of information to pharmacy, provision by pharmacy or insurer, 834

      County hospitals (See COUNTY HOSPITALS)

      District hospital board of trustees, composition, 469

      Emergency patients, legislative study of diversion to other facilities, 1344

      Medicaid, indigent or other low-income patients

             Study of programs and funding, 3118

             Tax on revenue of certain hospitals to pay for indigent care, imposition, 3118

             Treatment of disproportionate share, payment, 3115-3118

      Medical devices, sales and use tax exemption, 1294

      Medical errors, legislative study of system for reporting, 3419

      Medical records (See MEDICAL RECORDS)

      Newborn children

             Abandonment, safe haven legislation, 1254

             Hearing tests, 2460

      Patients generally (See PATIENTS)

      Surgical hospitals, referral of patients by certain physicians, 1072

HOTELS (See PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS; RESORT HOTELS)

HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND FURNITURE

      Time shares, property tax on household goods, 1545

HOUSING

      Affordable housing

             Ordinances, authority of county commissioners, 966

             Property tax exemption for qualified projects, 839

      Appraisers (See APPRAISERS OF REAL ESTATE)

      Assistance to finance housing

             Housing division, powers, 2120

             Loans, certain requirements removed, 2121, 2122

      Building codes (See BUILDING CODES)

      Building inspectors (See BUILDING INSPECTORS)

      Building permits (See BUILDING PERMITS)

      Deeds of trust (See DEEDS OF TRUST)

      Landlord and tenant (See LANDLORD AND TENANT)

      Mobile home parks (See MOBILE HOME PARKS)

      Mortgages (See MORTGAGES)

      Property tax (See PROPERTY TAX)

      Pupils enrolled in school program, sale of house built by, 587

      Real property transfer tax (See REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX)

      Sales of real property (See REAL PROPERTY)

      Subdivisions (See SUBDIVISION OF LAND)

      Zoning (See ZONING)

HOUSING CODES

      County commissioners, authority to adopt, 3103

      Nuisance activity, violations defined as, 3101

HOUSING DIVISION (See BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF)

HUMAN RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF

      Aging services division

             Family resource centers urged to cooperate with, 3397

             Healthy Nevada, fund for a, duties, allocations, 2672, 2673

             Nevada silver haired legislative forum (See NEVADA SILVER HAIRED LEGISLATIVE FORUM)

             Property tax assistance program, administration, 2655

      Alcohol and drug abuse, bureau of

             Abolished, duties transferred, 415

             Halfway houses and operators, regulatory authority removed, 2518

      Authorized expenditures, 3014

      Capital improvement projects, funding, 2994

      Child and family services, division of

             Abandoned newborns, duties, 1257, 1258

             Adoption

                   Applicants, duties, 1110-1112

                   Booklet on adoption, contents, 1110

                   Children with special needs

                          Evaluations, duties, 1111

                          Financial assistance, provision of information and assistance regarding, 1110, 1112

                   Information to be provided to adopting parents, 1849

                   Report regarding child, contents, receipt, 1111

             Caliente youth center, appropriations, 2861, 2994

             Child abuse or neglect

                   Actions to recover civil penalties, 1845

                   Permanent placement of child, duties, 1839

                   Preservation and reunification of family, duties, 1844

                   Protective custody proceedings, provision of reports and information to certain persons, 1699

                   Regulations, adoption, 1840

             Foster children

                   Account to assist persons formerly in foster care, creation, duties, 3221

                   Information provided to foster parents, regulations, 1839

             Furnishings and equipment, appropriation, 2142

             Juvenile justice reporting system, collection of information on economic background of children, 2373

             Nevada youth training center, appropriation, 2144, 2861

             Northern Nevada child and adolescent services, appropriation, 2145, 2861

             Southern Nevada child and adolescent services, appropriation, 2386, 2861, 2994, 2996

             Supplemental appropriation, 2280

      Director, administration of community services block grants, 1019

      Electronic application process, appropriation, 2156

      Foster care, study of medical coverage of youth leaving system urged, 3428

      General appropriation, 2860, 2864, 2866

      Gift fund

             Designated special revenue fund, 2749

             Foster care, account to assist persons formerly in, creation, sources, 3209, 3221

      Handicapped persons

             Medical assistance program, establishment, 2371

             Personal assistance programs, duties, 3105

      Health care financing and policy, division of

             Children's health insurance program, contracts with health maintenance organizations, 2734

             Dental care services, duties, 3023

             Hospitals, transfer of money to division, duties, 3114, 3118

             Medical assistance program, establishment, 2371

      Health division

             Alcohol and drug treatment programs and facilities, duties, 418-425

             Cancer reporting system, time limit for compilation of information, 2257

             Child care, bureau of services for, duties, 1354

             Controlled substances prescription tracking system, duties, 417

             Facilities for the dependent, duties, 1351

             Family cemeteries, notice of establishment, 988

             Fetal alcohol syndrome, advisory subcommittee on, appointment of member, 416

             Halfway houses, duties, 420, 424, 425, 1351, 2518

             Hearing tests for newborns, duties, 2461, 2462

             Licensing activities, report to legislature, 946

             Medical marijuana, duties, 3064

             Mobile medical units, inspection, 1343

             Prostate cancer, task force on, representation, 580

             Refractive laser surgery facilities, bond or deposit, 1340, 1341

             State dental health officer, appointment, 2690, 2695

             State health officer, consultations with dairy commission, 2424

             State public health dental hygienist, appointment, 2690, 2695

             Substance abuse education, prevention, enforcement and treatment, commission on, representation, 427

             Teenage pregnancy, creation of state partnership, duties, 2523

      Healthy Nevada, fund for a

             Reports to task force, 2672

             Senior option prescription program, administrative costs, 2665

      HIV/AIDS clinics, appropriation, 2706

      Jan Evans Juvenile Justice Center, appropriation, 2146

      Long-term strategic plans for health care, appropriation for development, 2705

      Mental health and developmental services, division of

             Computers and replacement equipment, appropriation, 2420

             Criminal proceedings, competency evaluations of certain defendants, 1084-1087

             Desert regional center, appropriation, 2381, 2861

             Forensic facilities, use of aversive intervention and restraints, 2743

             Lakes Crossing Center, appropriation, 2386, 2861, 2994

             Nevada mental health institute, name change, appropriations, 1115, 2280, 2379

             Northern Nevada adult mental health services, appropriation, 2861

             Rural clinics, appropriation, 2382, 2861

             Rural regional center, appropriation, 2379, 2861

             Sierra regional center, appropriation, 2382, 2861

             Southern Nevada adult mental health services, appropriation, 2280, 2861, 2994

      Prostate cancer, task force on, duties, 581

      Relatives obtaining guardianship of certain children, assistance, 1518

      Rural health communications system, appropriation, 2144

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2877

      Senior citizens' subsidies for pharmaceutical services

             Allocations, use, 2671, 2678

             Reports, 2677

             Review of formulary, 2677

             Senior option prescription program, duties, 2665

      Welfare division

             Employees, appropriation for costs of fingerprinting, 2708

             Low-income energy assistance and conservation

                   Appropriation, 2689

                   Fund for energy assistance and conservation, administration, duties, 3233-3237

             Teenage pregnancy, creation of state partnership, duties, 2525

             Telephone system, appropriation, 2708

      Women's health care, promotion of access and improvements urged, 3449

HUMBOLDT RIVER (See also WATER)

      Conservation districts, authority to repair and restore property, 288

HUNTING

      Duck stamps, provision of documentation via Internet, 976

      License agents, fees, 975

      Licenses

             Form and period of validity, 974, 975

             Lost, stolen or destroyed licenses, issuance of duplicate, 975

             Suspension for delinquent fees or taxes owed state, 1882

      Tags

             Additional fee for support of certain programs, 1213

             Compensation for damage to property, maximum number of tags, 1070

HYDROGEN FUEL CELLS (See RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES)

I

IDENTIFICATION CARDS

      Anatomical gifts, donations to account, receipt of information, 683

      Medical marijuana, registry identification cards, 3055-3060, 3066

      Photograph and information

             Fees, 2826

             Placement on card, 1502

             Release of information, 909

      Prescriptions, uniform claims processing cards, 838

IMPACT FEES

      Credits against fees, 844, 845

      Imposition to finance fire stations, park projects and police stations, 843

INCEST (See also SEX OFFENDERS)

      Juvenile offenders, release from certain requirements, 2063

INCLINE VILLAGE-CRYSTAL BAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

      County fair and recreation board, nominations, 561

INDECENT EXPOSURE (See generally SEX OFFENDERS)

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS

      Minors, employment in sales solicitation or distributions restricted, 965

      Public contracts, exemptions from industrial insurance requirements, 609, 611

      State contracts

             Amount requiring written agreement or approval, 1082

             Management of certain investments, 2292

INDIAN COMMISSION, NEVADA

      Executive director, salary, 2878

      General appropriation, 2860

INDIANS (See also MINORITIES)

      Domestic violence protective order issued by tribe, enforcement, 2127

      Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, special and souvenir license plates for various projects, 1672

      Tribal police, interlocal agreements to provide training and certification, 1730

      Unemployment compensation laws, tribes as employers, 1458

      Wildland fires in 2000, fire fighters commended, 3354

      Winnemucca, Sarah, creation of statue for U.S. Capitol, 984

INDIGENT PERSONS

      Affordable housing

             Ordinances, authority of county commissioners, 966

             Property tax exemption for qualified projects, 839

      Community services block grants, administration, 1019

      Home energy assistance

             Appropriation, 2689

             Information on programs, provision by electric utilities, 1654, 3267

             Universal energy charge, imposition, refunds and use, 3231-3237

      Hospitals

             Fund for hospital assistance, authorized expenditures, 3012

             Payments for treatment of disproportionate share of patients, 3115-3118

             Tax on revenue of certain hospitals to pay for indigent care, 3118

      Juvenile justice system, analysis of disparate treatment, 2373

      Medicaid (See MEDICAID)

      Medical care, study of programs and funding, 3118

      Retired physicians, issuance of volunteer licenses to treat indigents, 373

      Welfare (See WELFARE)

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT (See ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT)

INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE

      Accident benefits

             Approval or denial of medical bills, 2736, 2743

             Employers providing benefits

                   Assessments, 2447, 2458

                   Reports of expenditures for claims, 2454

             Fee schedules, establishment and revision, 961, 963

             Medical use of marijuana, compensation for injury during, 3072

             Practitioners, selection by injured employees, 1892

             Reimbursement of medical expenses paid by employee, 1892, 1895, 1896

      Appeals panel, continuation, 2256

      Apprenticeship trainees, deemed wage, 363

      Associations of public or private employers (See also Insurers, this heading)

             Certificates of qualification, inspection by certain state officials, 800

      Attorney general's fraud control unit, inspection of policies and certificates, 801

      Claims

             Approval or denial, 2736, 2737, 2738, 2743

             Files, accessibility, 960

            Information provided by insurer to claimant, 1892

      Consolidated insurance programs

             Maintenance of industrial insurance coverage, requirements, 2453

             Policy of industrial insurance may exclude coverage for certain employees covered by program, 2448

      Contagious diseases

             Employees, coverage for exposure to certain diseases, 827

             Hepatitis, coverage for firemen and emergency medical attendants, 1871

             Reports relating to certain claims, duties of insurers and administrator, 828, 829

             Tuberculosis, coverage for police officers and firemen, 1014

      Contractors and subcontractors, withholdings from contract payments, 1616, 1620, 1624

      Emergency medical attendants, coverage for exposure to hepatitis, 1871

      Employers

             Cancellations or other actions concerning policies, notice to administrator, 801

             Certificates of insurance eliminated, 803

             Inspection of policies by certain state officials, 800

             Public works contracts, disqualification for failure to provide coverage, 1146

             Tips, reporting of information maintained by computerized process, 2449

      Firemen

             Hepatitis, coverage for exposure, 1871

             Tuberculosis, coverage for exposure, 1014

      Home-based businesses, officer or manager may reject coverage, 609, 610

      Independent contracts with public agencies, exemption from coverage, 609, 611

      Insurers

             Approval or denial of claims, duties, 2736, 2743

             Assessments

                   Administration and assistance costs, 2458

                   Fees for certain certificates and inspections, use to reduce assessments, 1050

                   Subsequent injury funds, 2450, 2451

                   Underpaid assessments, administrative penalty, 2457

                   Uninsured employers' claim fund, 2447

                   Workers' compensation and safety, fund for, 2458

             Cancellations or other actions concerning policies, notice, duties, 801

             Certificates of insurance, issuance to employers eliminated, 803

             Files of claims, maintenance, inspection, 960

             Information to be provided to claimants, 1892

             Insolvent insurers, applicability of laws, 2215

             Physical examinations by sole proprietors, authority to require, 2453, 2458

            Reports of certain claims, submission to administrator required, 828

             Specialists, selection following employee's failure to choose, 1894

      Legislative committee on workers' compensation abolished, 964

      Managed care organizations

             Approval or denial of claims, duties, 2736, 2743

             Practitioners, selection by injured employees or organization, 1892, 1894

      Out-of-state temporary employment, compensation for injury, 2739

      Permanent partial disability, rating evaluations, 1898

      Police officers

             State fire marshal, assistant and deputies included in definition for purposes of coverage, 948

             Tuberculosis, coverage for exposure, 1014

      Policy year defined, 2447

      Premiums

             Assessment of insurers to be based on premiums received, 2458

             Liens created by SIIS, release by successor organization, 1169

             Unpaid premiums, provision relating to accrual of interest repealed, 2460

      Providers of health care

             Accident benefits, fees and charges, 961

             Approval or denial of claims, 2736, 2743

             Partial payments by insurers prohibited, 2737

             Payments made by employee under protest, acceptance authorized, 1895

             Referrals to specialist, information to be provided to employee, 1893

             Requests by insurers for additional information, procedures, 2736

             Selection by injured employee, 1892, 1893

             Services unrelated to injury or disease, charges, 2738

      Self-insured employers (See also Insurers, this heading)

             Approval or denial of claims, duties, 2736, 2743

             Certificates, inspection by certain state officials, 800

             Required reports, 828

      Sole proprietors

             Independent contracts with public agencies, exemption from coverage, 609, 611

             Physical examinations, insurers may require, 2453, 2458

      State industrial insurance system, release of certain liens created by, 1169

      Subsequent injury funds

             Assessment rates, establishment, 2450, 2451

             Redesignated account, 2758, 2761, 2763

      Temporary total disability, offers of temporary, light-duty employment, 1897

      Tips, reporting of information, 2449

      Uninsured employers' claim fund

             Assessments, 2447

             Redesignated account, 2755

             Use, 2739

      Vocational rehabilitation

             Eligibility for services, 1903

             Lump sum payments in lieu of services, amount, 1902

             Programs, requirements, 1901

      Workers' compensation and safety, fund for

             Assessments, 2458

             Composition, 2755, 2758, 2761, 2763

             Use, 959

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, DIVISION OF (See BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF)

INFANTS (See MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH; MINORS)

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF

      Authorized expenditures, 3013

      Capital improvement projects, funding, 2996

      Digital microwave upgrade, appropriation, 2143

      Repayments for certain projects, 2997

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2878

INITIATIVE PETITIONS

      County and municipal petitions

             Arguments for or against, preparation, 645, 647

             Certification of sufficiency or insufficiency, 2963

             Filing, time for, 644, 647, 2964

             Refusal of governing body to adopt, submission of proposed ordinance to voters, 2966, 2969

      Public buildings, designated area to be provided for gathering signatures, 1347

      Signatures

             Acquisition or removal, 642, 643

             Certification to secretary of state, notice of requests for removal, 641

             Verification procedures, 2962-2964

INJUNCTIONS

      Air pollution control, violations, 1295

      Cigarette dealers, economic or commercial injury as result of violations, 2135

      Computer-related crimes, 1244

      Controlled substance violations, 1057

      Court reporting firms, unlicensed practice, 1012

      Domestic violence protective orders (See DOMESTIC VIOLENCE)

      Farm products subject to lien, prevention of removal from state, 1231

      Harassment protective orders (See HARASSMENT)

      Landscape architecture, unlawful practice, 514

      Limited-liability companies, actions against foreign companies, 1387

      Mutual or stock insurers, violations, 2237, 2240, 2246

      Physicians' assistants, 768

      Respiratory care practitioners, 768, 773

      Trade-marks, remedies for dilution of mark, 405

      Trade secrets misappropriated and disseminated on Internet, 406

      Viatical settlements, violations, 2179

      Workplace, orders for protection against harassment (See HARASSMENT)

INJURED WORKERS, ATTORNEY FOR

      Authorized expenditures, 3017

      Salaries, 2875

INQUESTS

      Justices of the peace, fees, 3213

INSTALLMENT LOANS

      Change of company address, procedure, fines, 2049

      Licenses

             Applications, contents, notice of receipt unnecessary, 2048

             Considerations in granting, 2048

             Requirements, 2047

      Out-of-state entities, availability of records, 2048, 2049

INSTALLMENT SALES CONTRACTS

      Retailers, violations related to credit applications, remedies, 490

INSURANCE

      Animals, ordinances regarding liability insurance for certain animals, 2279

      Disclosure of nonpublic personal information by insurers, limitation, 2214

      Fraud

             Attorney general's fraud control unit, establishment, duties, 1100

             Investigation program, funding, 479

             Producers, grounds for discipline, 2197

             Restitution of insurers, 1096

             Viatical settlements, unlawful acts, reports, fraud prevention, 2176-2179

             Violations of laws, investigation and prosecution, 1093

      Health insurance

             Blanket or group insurance, summary of coverage, 2219

             Children's health insurance program

                   Contracts with health maintenance organizations, 2734

                   Late payments to care providers, interest, 2734

             Claims, approval and payment, 2729-2732

             Converted policies, requirements, 2223

             County hospital trustees in smaller counties, coverage, 364

             Electronic notices to policyholders, restrictions on effectiveness, 2717

             Federally qualified health centers, contracts for services, 1922

             Mastectomy, coverage, 2218, 2220

             Portability, definitions, 2224

             Preferred provider lists, fee for listings prohibited, 2729-2731

             Prescription drug coverage

                   Disclosures, prohibited acts, 856

                   Identification cards for claims processing, uniformity, 838

                   Limit or exclusion of coverage restricted, 856

             Utilization review defined, 2207

      Industrial insurance (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

      Life insurance

             Electronic notices to policyholders, restrictions on effectiveness, 2717

             Prepaid tuition or college savings plan purchasers or beneficiaries, coverage, 2160

             Unclaimed money, presumption of abandonment, 1646

             Viatical settlements, regulation, 2166-2179

      Local government employees, group insurance

             Retirees, notice of cancellation, continuation or election of coverage, 951, 954

             School employees, appropriation for premiums, 2825

      Motor vehicles

             Rental cars, charges by lessor for waiver of damages, 535

             Suspension of registration for lack of insurance, reinstatement, fees, 670

      Pesticides, liability insurance requirements for application by aircraft, 469

      Property insurance, excessive coverage as condition of home loans restricted, 1465

      State's program of group insurance

             Applicability of insurance laws, compliance, 2938

             Audits, 953

             Authorized expenditures, 3019

             Biennial review of program, 953

             Claims

                   Approval or denial within certain time, 2938

                   Payment, 954

             Contracts with health care providers, requirements, 2711

             Federally qualified health centers, contracts for services, 1925

             Large groups' option to leave program, rejection of regulation, 3425

             Managed care organizations

                   Authorization of recommended and covered services required, 2938

                   Complaints, establishment of system for resolving, 2938

                   Medically necessary emergency services, coverage required, 2938

                   Written criteria concerning coverage of services and standards for quality, 2938

             Notice to participants of proposed change in coverage, 2939

             Police officer includes state fire marshal, assistant and deputies for purposes of survivor benefits, 948

             Premiums

                   Amount payable by state, 1671

                   Commingling of claims experience to set rates, 2709, 2711

                   Deductions from employees' compensation, basis, 2940

                   Establishment of certain rates, power of board, 952

                   Notice to participants of proposed change in rates, 2939

             Retirees

                   Amount of premium payable by state, 1671

                   Commingling of claims experience with active employees, 2709, 2711

                   Time for notice of cancellation, continuation or election of coverage, 951, 954

             Separate coverage for certain participants, powers of board, 952

INSURANCE ADJUSTERS

      Expiration of license, reexamination after, 2211

      Fees for licenses, 2185

      Unlicensed practice, penalty, 2212

INSURANCE ADMINISTRATORS

      Fees for licenses, 1880, 2186

      Health insurance, approval and payment of claims, 2728, 2743

INSURANCE AGENTS AND BROKERS

      Appointment to act as agent, requirements, 2199

      Association with or appointment or sponsorship by organization, fees, 2188

      Change of address, duties, 2194, 2195

      Definitions, 2179, 2191

      Disciplinary action

             Grounds, 2197

             Reports to commissioner, duties, 2200

      Fictitious names, use, 2196

      Licenses

             Contents and display of license, 2194

             Examinations, 2192

             Exemptions, 2191

             Expiration and renewal, 2194

             Fees, 1880, 2184

             Issuance, 2193, 2195

             Previous licensure in other state, effect, 2195

             Requirements, 2191

             Temporary licenses, 2196

             Types of licenses, 2193

      Placement of insurance by brokers, restrictions, 2199

      Postsecondary educational institutions, execution of surety bonds for, 548

      Redesignated insurance producers, 2179

      Reinsurance intermediary brokers or managers, licensing fees, 2187

      Surplus lines brokers

             Applicability of laws, 2214

             Licensing

                   Fees, 2185

                   Nonresidents, 2195

      Termination of appointment, notices, 2199

INSURANCE COMPANIES

      Advertising, unlawful acts, 1030

      Affiliates, transactions with, 2231

      Financial holding companies, transactions or agreements, 2183, 2228

      Fraud

             Assessments for investigation program, calculation, 479

             Investigation and prosecution, 1093

             Reports to commissioner or attorney general, 1097

      Health insurance

             Blanket or group insurance, duties, 2219

             Claims

                   Approval and payment, 2729-2732, 2743

                   Usual and customary fees for claims, submission to commissioner, 2181

             Computers for exchange of information with pharmacies, provision to practitioners, 834

             Electronic notices, restrictions on effectiveness, 2717

             Identification cards for claims processing, uniformity, 838

             Marijuana, coverage for medical use not required, 3065

             Preferred provider listings, fees prohibited, 2729-2731

             Prescription drug coverage, disclosures, prohibited acts, 856

             Promissory notes, effectiveness or ineffectiveness, 727

             Senior option prescription program, development, 2665

             Utilization review defined, 2207

      Industrial insurance (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

      Investments, 2188-2190, 2229

      Licenses

             Fees, 1880, 2184

             Grounds for suspension or revocation, 2200

      Life insurance

             Electronic notices, restrictions on effectiveness, 2717

             Money due and payable, presumption of abandonment, 1646

      Liquidation and rehabilitation, 2251

      Mergers and acquisitions

             Converted mutual insurers, restrictions, 2238

             Notice to commissioner, review, 2228, 2248

      Mutual insurers

             Conversions, 2232

             Reorganizations, 2241

      Premium tax

             Delinquent taxes, collection, 1879, 1881

             Dishonored payments, fees, 1879

      Unclaimed money, presumption of abandonment, 1646

      Unclaimed property division, reports to, 1648

      Unfair trade practices, acts constituting, 2214

      Viatical settlements, regulation, 2166-2179

INSURANCE CONSULTANTS

      Disciplinary action, 2210

      Licenses

             Applications, qualifications, 2211

             Denial, hearing, 2210

             Fees, 2188

             Period of validity, 2211

             Suspension or revocation, notice, 2210

      Nonresidents, appointment of agent for process, 2210

INSURANCE DIVISION (See BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF)

INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, NEVADA

      Covered claim defined, 2215

INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, NEVADA LIFE AND HEALTH

      Accounts and subaccounts, maintenance, 1035

      Advertisements, unlawful acts by insurers, agents or affiliates, 1030

      Advice and assistance, provision to commissioner, 1038

      Annual reports, provision to member insurers on request, 1048

      Appeals from action of association or board, 1029, 1045

      Assessments against members

             Certificates of contributions, issuance, 1043

             Deferred assessments, payment, 1042

             Effect of insufficiency, 1043

             Imposition, amount, 1041, 1042

             Payments made under protest, 1029

      Board of directors

             Composition, vacancies, 1035

             Opening of meetings or records to public, powers, 1035

             Provision of benefits, powers, 1029

             Reports and duties regarding impaired or insolvent insurers, elimination of certain requirements, 1046

      Coverage provided under act, 1030, 1031, 1036

      Default of association, commissioner may perform duties regarding insolvent insurer, 1045

      Definitions, 1026, 1027, 1033, 1034

      Election to succeed to member insurer's rights and obligations, effect, 1027

      Exemptions from coverage, 1031

      Impaired or insolvent insurers

             Acts of association, approval by impaired insurer eliminated, 1036

             Alternative policies, approval by court, 1037

             Deposits for benefit of creditors, disbursement, 1027

             Liquidation or rehabilitation

                   Appointment of commissioner as liquidator or rehabilitator, 1045

                   Disbursements out of marshaled assets, 1047

                   Proceedings, 1047

                   Special deputy, provision repealed, 1048

             Loans or notes, provision by association, 1036

             Substitute coverage, 1029, 1037

             Temporary moratorium or charge imposed by court, deferral of payments, loans or withdrawal of money, 1038

      Information from members or persons seeking coverage, requests, duty to respond, 1030, 1041

      Legal status, 1035

      Liability for benefits, limitation, 1039

      Meetings, opening to public authorized, 1035

      Plan of operation, contents, 1044

      Powers, generally, 1041

      Purpose of laws, 1030

      Records, maintenance, disclosure, 1035, 1047

      Standing to appear and intervene, 1038

      Subrogation to rights of benefit recipients, 1039

      Summary document, distribution, disclaimer, 1034

      Suspension or revocation of member insurer's license or other disciplinary action, notice, 1045

      Venue in actions against association, 1029

INSURANCE SOLICITORS

      Redesignation as insurance producers, 2179

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (See PATENTS; TRADE-MARKS AND TRADE NAMES)

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS

      Athletes' Agents Act (See also ATHLETES' AGENTS ACT, UNIFORM)

             Generally, 1298-1306

      Authorized expenditures, 3013, 3022

      General appropriation, 2859

      Girls and Women in Sports Day recognized, 3327

      National Collegiate and Amateur Athletic Protection Act, passage urged, 3355

INTEREST, MONEY

      Abandoned property delivered to division, imposition of interest restricted, 1652

      Contractors and subcontractors

             Award in action following termination of contract, 1618, 1623

             Works of improvement, rate, 1625

      Gaming fees and taxes, interest on overpayments, 3087-3090

      Health insurance, late payment of approved claims, 2728-2743

      Industrial insurance

             Accrual of interest on unpaid premiums, provision repealed, 2460

             Failure to pay claims within certain time, 2736, 2743

      Local improvement bonds, time for payment of interest, 444

      Real property transfer tax, refunds, 1587

      University securities law, setting or exchange of rates, 2647

INTERIM FINANCE COMMITTEE (See LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU)

INTERIOR DESIGNERS

      Board (See ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR DESIGN AND RESIDENTIAL DESIGN, STATE BOARD OF)

      Businesses, formation and practice, 1780, 1790

      Certificates of registration

             Expiration, 1786, 1792

             Fees, 1786

             Qualifications, 1788

             Reciprocity, 1785

             Renewal, 1789

      Disciplinary action

             Grounds, 1789

             Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

      Electronic submission of plans, authorization, 1786

      Oaths, 1788

      Public works (See also PUBLIC WORKS)

             Interior designer excluded from definition of design professional, 1269, 1272

      Qualifications, 1788

      Residential designers, practice of interior design, 1790

      Responsible control defined, 1785

INTERLOCAL CONTRACTS (See COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS, PUBLIC AGENCIES)

INTERMEDIATE APPELLATE COURT

      Creation, 3453

INTERNAL AUDITS, DIVISION OF (See ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

INTERNET

      Architectural documents, regulations, 1786

      City franchises for interactive computer services, 2126

      Computers generally (See COMPUTERS AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS)

      Crimes involving use

             Encryption, penalties for unlawful acts, 2789

             Minors, unlawful acts involving, penalties, 2786-2789

             Parole, probation or suspended sentence, conditions, 2791, 2798, 2800

             Spamming, hacking and similar acts prohibited, penalties, 1240-1245

             Stalking via Internet, penalty, 2785

             Victims, commencement of civil actions, 1244

      Debts owed state agencies, posting by state controller, 1877

      Distance education (See DISTANCE EDUCATION)

      Duck stamps, provision of documentation via Internet, 976

      E-mail (See E-MAIL)

      Electric utilities, posting of information about electric services, 1654, 3267

      Gaming, licensure and regulation of interactive systems, 3075

      Insurance commissioner, regulations regarding filings, 2180

      Internet pharmacies

             Applicability of laws, 1053

             Definitions, 1052, 1066

             Exemptions or exceptions, burden of proof, 1057

             Fee for analysis of substance, 1064

             Filling of prescription by practitioner who suspects patient using illegal pharmacy, prohibitions, 1054

             Forfeitures, 1058-1060, 1066

             Illegal pharmacies, prohibited acts, penalties, 1053, 1054, 1060

             List of certified pharmacies, posting on Internet, 1067

             Prescriptions, regulation of transmission, 835, 836, 838, 1631, 1634

             Safe and efficient operation, regulations, 1631

             Uncertified operation prohibited, 1067, 1069

      Local government purchasing, on-line bidding, 1314

      Meetings of public agencies, posting of notice, 2395

      Minors

             Annoying or molesting minor, acts constituting, penalty, 2789

             Cigarettes, provision to minors via Internet prohibited, penalties, 2787

             Intoxicating liquor, policies regarding sales to minors, penalties, 2788

             Luring child via Internet, penalty, 2786

      Motor vehicles department, electronic submission of documents to, 2778

      Occupational licensing boards, posting of disciplinary actions, 946

      Prescriptions, regulation of transmission, 835, 836, 838, 1631, 1634

      Sales and use taxes, collection, 1711

      School libraries, grants relating to on-line resources, 2898

      Secretary of state, posting of certain notice on website, 2375

      Service providers, unlawful acts, subpoena of information in criminal investigations, 2783, 2784

      Sex offenders

             Access to Internet, prohibitions, 2051, 2069, 2791, 2798

             Unlawful acts involving minors, penalties, 2786

      Stalking via Internet, penalty, 2785

      State purchasing, on-line bidding, 1320, 1457

      Supreme court, appropriation for system-wide website, 2158

      Trade secrets misappropriated and disseminated on Internet, effect, orders for removal, 406

      Trout stamps, provision of documentation via Internet, 976

      Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, adoption, 2714

INTERPRETERS FOR DEAF AND HEARING-IMPAIRED PERSONS

      Applicability of laws, 1772

      Definitions, 1771, 1774

      Legislative declaration, 1772

      Qualifications, 1772, 1773

INTERROGATORIES (See GARNISHEE INTERROGATORIES)

INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS

      Mineral County high school girls' basketball team commended, 3379

      Regulations, publication and distribution, 1422, 2316

INTERSTATE COMPACTS

      Colorado River commission (See COLORADO RIVER COMMISSION)

      Driver License Compact, repeal, 925

      Highway Transportation Agreement, Multistate, 2683-2689

      Insurance regulation, authority to enter compacts, 2182

      Parolees and probationers

             Adult Offender Supervision, Compact for, ratification, 2356

             Genetic marker testing of certain convicted persons, 3032

             Out-of-state Parolee Supervision, Uniform Act for, repeal, 2370

      Property tax, separate taxation where development restricted by compact, 3481

      Simplified Sales and Use Tax Administration Act, adoption, 1711

      Tahoe regional planning compact, appointment of review committee, 3487

      WICHE (See WESTERN INTERSTATE COMMISSION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION)

INTIMIDATION

      Real property transfer tax, taxpayers' rights, 1586

      Schools, unlawful acts, 1928

      Telemarketing, deceptive trade practices, 659

      Whistle blowers (See WHISTLE BLOWERS)

INTOXICATING LIQUORS

      Alcohol abuse (See DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE)

      Drink coupons and similar materials, distribution by minors prohibited, 1426

      DUI (See DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE)

      Internet sales, policies regarding sales to minors, penalties, 2788

      Sex offenders, possession prohibited, 2051, 2069

      Special use permits in Clark County, notice of applications, 1450

      Taxation

             Delinquent taxes, collection, 1879, 1881

             Payment, fees for returned checks, 1879

INVASION OF THE HOME

      Genetic marker testing of convicted persons, 1852, 3032

      Juvenile offenders, procedures, 2063

INVENTORIES

      Security interests, perfection, 722

INVENTORY PRICING LABELS

      Unlawful acts, penalties, 833

INVESTIGATION DIVISION

      Authorized expenditures, 3018

      Department of public safety, part of, 2533

      Internet pharmacy violations, authority to make arrests and seize property, 1057

      School violence, development of plan for management of crises, 1327

      Vehicles, appropriation for purchase, 2157

INVESTMENT ADVISERS AND REPRESENTATIVES

      Advisory services, applicability of laws, 1159

      Disciplinary action, grounds, 1157

      Essential employees, provisions removed, 1155

      Proceedings against licensees, time for instituting, 1157

      Registration with depository for registrations, requirements, 1154

INVESTMENTS

      Compromise of claims on behalf of minors, investment of proceeds, 873

      Insurance companies, 2188-2190, 2229

      Local government finances, 597, 2296, 2327

      Mortgage brokers, private investors, 2463, 2468-2472

      Nevada college savings trust fund, 2161

      Reno, City of, investment of bond proceeds, 887

      State finances, 2291, 2300, 2301

      University securities law, authority pursuant to, 2648

IRRIGATION

      Equipment, sales tax exemption, 822

      Water conservancy districts, regulation of utility facilities, 2091

J

JAILS AND DETENTION FACILITIES

      Assault or battery of employee by probationer, prisoner or parolee, penalties, 380

      Felony committed during term of imprisonment, sentencing, 1936

      Juvenile detention homes may adjoin or share common facilities and grounds with, 889

      Location of county jail at place other than county seat authorized, 473

JET OR TURBINE-POWERED AIRCRAFT, TAXES ON FUEL FOR

      Airport promotion, use of tax proceeds for purposes of, 1312

      Delinquent taxes, collection, 1879, 1881

      Payment, fees for returned checks, 1879

      Trust fund for aviation, contribution of tax revenue to, 1239

JET SKIS (See PERSONAL WATERCRAFT)

JOB TRAINING OFFICE, STATE

      Abolished, 1424

JOINT TENANTS

      Voting of stock, 1356

JUDGMENTS, DECREES AND ORDERS

      Bond to secure stay of execution of certain judgments, amount, 1007

      Dissipation or diversion of assets following certain judgments, 1007

      Foreign judgments, stay of enforcement of certain judgments, 1006

      Garages and repair shops, effect of noncompliance with orders, 969

      Garnishee interrogatories, default judgments limited, 474

      Injunctions (See INJUNCTIONS)

      Physician assistants or respiratory care practitioners, stay of license suspension prohibited, 768

      Trade secrets misappropriated and disseminated on Internet, orders for removal, 406

JUDICIAL DISCIPLINE, COMMISSION ON

      Court of appeals judges, proceedings against, 3456

      General appropriation, 2858

      General counsel, salary, 2880

JUDICIAL REVIEW (See also APPEALS)

      Grand juries, sufficiency of petition to summon, 751

      Insurers, orders of commissioner, 2237, 2239, 2241, 2244

      Internet pharmacies, decisions of board or division, 1058

      Land use planning decisions, 2804

      Medical marijuana, denial of applications for registry identification cards, 3058

      Nuisance abatement, imposition of costs for relocation of tenants, 3099

      Public utilities, revocation of certificate, permit or license, 3242

      Real property transfer tax, decisions of hearing officers, 1589

JUDICIAL SELECTION, COMMISSION ON

      General appropriation, 2858

JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW BOARD, NEVADA (See LIVESTOCK SHOW BOARD, NEVADA JUNIOR)

JURIES

      Grand juries (See GRAND JURIES)

      Justices' courts

             Bias or prejudice, grounds for change of venue, 753

             Constable's fees for summoning, 3212

             Exemptions from service, 754

             Summoning of jurors, 754

      Mileage fees of jurors, 752

JUSTICES OF THE PEACE

      Assault or battery by probationer, prisoner or parolee, penalties, 380

      Fees, 3213-3215

      Financial disclosure statements, 1957, 2290

JUSTICES' COURTS

      Fees, 3213-3215

      Intangible personal property held by court, when presumed abandoned, 1647

      Juries (See JURIES)

      Legal services and pro bono programs, additional fees for support, 2680

      Workplace harassment protective orders, jurisdiction, 2849

JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES

      Authorized expenditures, 3014

      Capital improvement projects, funding, 2994

      General appropriations, 2861

      Nevada youth training center, appropriation, 2144, 2861

      Regional facilities, levy of property tax, operation by administrative entities, 536

      School course in American government, contents, 1491

      Superintendents of certain facilities, salaries, 2878

JUVENILE COURTS (See also DISTRICT COURTS)

      Attorneys, juvenile's right to waive counsel, 1689

      Cognitive training and human development program, financing, 13

      Disparate treatment of minorities or economically disadvantaged, analysis, 2373

      Informal supervision, filing of reports, 286

      Restitution through work program, financing, 13

      Sealing of records, 1307

      Teenage pregnancy, representation on state partnership to reduce rate, 2523

JUVENILE DELINQUENTS (See also CHILDREN IN NEED OF SUPERVISION)

      Cognitive training and human development program, financing, 13

      Community service, work on or near highway or in other dangerous situation restricted, 1864

      Coroner's office, establishment of visitation programs, 2696

      Detention homes may adjoin or share common facilities and grounds with jail or adult lockup, 889

      Disparate treatment of minorities or economically disadvantaged, analysis, 2373

      Domestic violence protective orders, detention before release from custody following violation, 1218

      Informal supervision, reports by probation officer, 286

      Legal counsel, representation of juveniles, 1689

      Restitution through work programs

             Deductions from child's wages limited, 15

             Financing, 13

      Sealing of records, procedures, 1307

      Sex offenders (See SEX OFFENDERS)

JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICERS (See also PAROLE AND PROBATION, DIVISION OF)

      Assault or battery by probationer, prisoner or parolee, penalties, 380

      Informal supervision, filing of reports, 286

      Salary increase, 2885

JUVENILE SERVICES, DEPARTMENTS OF

      Cognitive training and human development program, administration, 13

      Disparate treatment of minorities or economically disadvantaged, analysis by probation departments, 2373

      Jan Evans Juvenile Justice Center, appropriation, 2146

      Restitution through work program, administration, 13

      School violence, actions to reduce urged, 3436

      Teenage pregnancy, representation on state partnership to reduce rate, 2523

K

KIDNAPPING

      Crime against a child

             Genetic marker testing of convicted persons, 1852, 3032

             Registration of offenders, procedure, 2050, 2053

      Juvenile offenders, procedures, 2063

      Limitation of criminal action, 3031, 3041

      Sexually motivated offenses (See generally SEX OFFENDERS)

KINDRED AND NEXT OF KIN (See also PARENT AND CHILD)

      Assistance to relatives obtaining guardianship of certain children, 1518

      Visitation rights between child and certain relatives, 2712

KNIVES (See WEAPONS)

L

L P GAS (See LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS)

LABELS AND LABELING

      Inventory pricing labels, unlawful acts, penalties, 833

      Woolen products, laws repealed, 496

LABOR (See EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES)

LABOR COMMISSIONER

      Attorney general, prosecution of violations reported by commissioner, 564

      Authorized expenditures, 3017

      Compromise or settlement of violations, confidentiality prohibited, 826

      Computers, appropriation, 2155

      General appropriation, 2862

      Hearings, appointment of persons to conduct, 563, 564

      Highway construction, efforts to increase employee diversity urged, 3473

      Minimum wage, regulatory authority, 564

      Minors' employment in sales solicitation or distributions, regulations, 964

      Public works, enforcement of wage and employment laws, 1146

      Regulations, authority to adopt

             Enforcement of labor laws, 562

             Fines for violation of public works laws, 1146

             Workmen, definitions, 1148

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2875

      Subpoenas issued by, penalty for disobedience, 564

      Wage or commission claims collected, presumption of abandonment, 563

LABOR ORGANIZATIONS

      Gaming employee organizations, findings of suitability, 3092-3094

      Highway construction, efforts to increase employee diversity urged, 3473

      Prisons department, committee on industrial programs, representation, 2390

      Public works bidding regulations, notice of hearings, 1931

LAETRILE (See also CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES)

      Assessments, fee for dishonored payments to taxation department, collection of delinquencies, 1879, 1881

      Authority to prescribe, 768

LAKES (See also WATER)

      Marlette Lake water system, authorized expenditures, 3012

      Motorboats, requirements for operation on interstate waters, 1717

      Pyramid Lake, license plates for support of various projects, 1672

      Tahoe (See TAHOE BASIN)

      Walker Lake, legislative rejection of regulation relating to water quality, 3425

LAND SURVEYORS (See SURVEYORS)

LAND USE PLANNING

      Appeals from decisions, procedures, 2803, 2806

      Deviation from land use requirements, grant without hearing for certain deviations, 1451

      Master plans

             Certification by electronic means, authorization, 2805

             Contents of plans in Clark County, 1679

             Land use plans, number of amendments limited, 1682

             Recreation plans to include trails, 743

             Transit plan to include paths for bicycles and pedestrians, 1681

      Regional planning (See REGIONAL PLANNING)

      Subdivision of land (See SUBDIVISION OF LAND)

      Town advisory boards, training related to land use planning, 1688

      Zoning (See ZONING)

LANDLORD AND TENANT

      Electronic notices, restrictions on effectiveness, 2717

      Emergency contact number, responsible person required to reside in same county as premises, 1353

      Internet pharmacies, illegal acts, 1059, 1065, 1066

      Nuisances or dangerous conditions, abatement, relocation of tenants, 3099

      Rehabilitation of rental property in residential neighborhoods, authority of county commissioners, 966

      Rental agreements, contents, 1352

      Utilities

             Termination of service by public utility for nonpayment, regulations, 3242

             Universal energy charge, imposition, refunds and use, 3231-3237

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS

      Actions for compensation, allegation and proof of certification required, 501

      Board of landscape architecture

             Activities of board, report to legislature, 946

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, 1166

             Disciplinary proceedings, recovery of costs and attorneys' fees, 511

             Employees, reimbursement of expenses, 504

             Examinations, administration on behalf of organizations, 502

             Executive director, qualifications, duties, 504, 507, 508

             Fiscal year, 498

             Immunities from liability, 500, 503

             Oath, 503

             Organizations, membership authorized, 501

             President, additional compensation prohibited, 504

             Qualifications, removal, vacancies, 503

             Records, maintenance, confidentiality and inspection, 498

             Redesignated state board of landscape architecture, 502

             Salaries, travel expenses and allowances, payment, 503, 504

             Secretary, election, compensation, 503, 504

             State financial administrative laws, exemption, 1456

             Terms, expiration, reappointments, 503, 515

             Training and assistance from internal audits division, exemption, 944

      Branch offices, 510

      Business associations, requirements, liability for violations, 509

      Certificates

             Applications, fees, 500, 501, 509

             Examinations

                   Applications, postmark date, 505

                   Confidentiality, 498

                   Fees, waiver, 507, 508

                   Scores, reports to other boards or organizations, 499

                   Standards, establishment, 505

                   Subsequent examination upon failing all or part of previous exam, 507

                   Waiver, requirements, 499, 506

                   Written exams, inclusion of ethical issues authorized, 506

             Renewal and reinstatement, 500, 507

             Temporary certificates prohibited, 501

             Unauthorized use, 508

             Work experience, 499, 500, 505

      Change of address, notice to board, 508

      Code of conduct, adoption, 498

      Continuing education requirements authorized, 501

      Definitions, 497, 502

      Disciplinary action

             Fines, 511

             Grounds, 511

             Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

             Probation, conditions, 510

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

      Good moral character, determination, 497

      Interns

             Qualifications, 499, 514

             Records maintained by board, contents, inspection, 498

             Supervised practice required, 500

      Notices to board, certain notices to be in writing, 508

      Plans, specifications and reports, requirements, electronic transmission, 500

      Professional corporations, formation and operation, 1780

      Public works (See also PUBLIC WORKS)

             Required and permissible contract provisions, 1270-1273

      Qualifications, 505

      Reports of violations, immunities, 500, 503

      Seals, issuance, use, unlawful acts, 500, 508

      Uncertified practice prohibited, 501, 514

LANDSCAPING

      Subdivision of land, maintenance of and assessments for landscaping, 744

LAS VEGAS, CITY OF (For general provisions, see CITIES)

      Annexation (See also ANNEXATION)

             Authority expanded, 2941

             Inclusion of certain property required, 605

      Centennial, issuance of special license plates, 577

      Chamber of commerce commended and anniversary commemorated, 3333

      Charter amendments

             Council, filling of office of additional member, 595

             List of registered voters, availability, 2971

             Municipal judges, terms, 10

             Quorum of city council, 1131

             Utilities, regulation, 2100-2103

      Energy efficiency in structures, adoption of codes, 2531

      Outside Las Vegas Foundation, issuance of license plates for support, 1858, 1863

LAS VEGAS VALLEY WATER DISTRICT (For general provisions, see DISTRICTS)

      Board of directors, meetings, 1133

LATCHKEY PROGRAMS

      After-school programs urged, 3437

LAW LIBRARIES, COMMISSIONS ON

      Creation, salaries of members, 3111, 3114

LAWYERS (See ATTORNEYS AT LAW)

LEASE-PURCHASE OR INSTALLMENT-PURCHASE AGREEMENTS

      Local governments, 2306-2309, 2312, 2313

      State, 1571, 2478

LEASES

      County property leased for use as airport, airport facility or service, term, 821

      Motor vehicles

             Short-term leases (See RENTAL CARS)

             Temporary placards for movement of vehicles, 916, 919

      Motorboats, requirements, 1718

      Personal watercraft, requirements, 1719

      Property tax

             Assessment of exempt property leased as residence or by business conducted for profit, 839

             Charter schools, tax exemption for property leased to, 3165

             Household goods leased for time-share projects, 1545

      Security interests, effectiveness of agreements, 726

      State lands, lease of residential property, 906

      State offices

             Attorney general, approval of certain leases, 809

             Lease-purchase or installment-purchase agreements, 1571, 2478

LEGAL AID PROGRAMS

      Additional court fees for support of certain programs, 2679

LEGAL DIVISION (See LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU)

LEGISLATIVE AND AGENCY STUDIES

      Community colleges, organizational structure, 2141

      Hospitals, diversion of emergency patients, 1344

      Interim study committees

             Bill draft requests, limitation, 3202

             Employers required to grant leave to attend meetings, loss of job seniority prohibited, 1227

      Legislative committees created by statute, continuation or elimination, 3208

      Medicaid

             Foster care, study of coverage of young adults leaving system urged, 3428

             Programs and funding for treatment of patients, 3118

      Medical care to indigent and low-income patients, programs, funding, 3118

      Medical errors, development of reporting system, 3419

      Medical use of marijuana, 3064, 3073

      Municipal utility acquisitions or expansions, effect on local tax revenue, 2075

      Public employees' retirement

             Optional programs, 1571

             Reemployment of retirees in positions of critical labor shortage, 2406

      Tahoe Regional Planning Compact, 3487

      Towns, incorporation, 2702

      Traffic stops, 2852

LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION (See LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU)

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU

      Audit division

             Clark and Washoe school districts, audit survey, 2867

             Holocaust, advisory council on education, audit, 2707

             National and community service, Nevada commission for, audit, 2399

             Nevada humanities committee, audit, 2417

             Nevada silver haired legislative forum, audit, 2421

             Opportunity Village Foundation, audit, 2935

             Washoe Association for Retarded Citizens, audit, 2935

      Authorized expenditures, 3012

      Capitol apartments, appropriation for purchase and renovation, 339

      Child care facility, authority to establish, 3200

      Computer equipment and software, appropriation, 2137

      Director

             Authorized expenditures, augmentations, 3021

             Care facilities, receipt of reports, 1351, 1352, 1354

             Criminal forfeitures, receipt of report of distributions to school districts, 876

             Nevada silver haired legislative forum, duties, 3027

             Occupational licensing boards, receipt of reports, duties, 946

             Participatory democracy, duties, 3477

             Property managers, receipt of reports, 1356

             Public employees' benefits program, board of, receipt of report, 2710

             SenioRx program, receipt of report, 2677

             State tartan, duties, 404

      Educational accountability and program evaluation, legislative bureau of

             Accountability program, receipt of reports, 1474, 1480, 1482

             Consultant to evaluate technology, employment, appropriation, 2899

             Distance education, receipt of reports, 3155

             Early childhood education programs, receipt of report, 2841

             Early literacy intervention program, evaluation, receipt of report, 2836, 2837

             Educational technology, receipt of report, 2899

             Elko County school district, demonstration project, receipt of report, 2856

             Regional training programs, duties, reports, 2834-2837

             Remedial study programs, duties, 2837-2840

      Employees

             Administrative leave in recognition of service, 3344

             Commendation, 3479

             Salary increase, appropriation, 2884

             Transfers to classified service, rights, 3206

      Equipment, appropriation, 2143

      Fiscal analysis division

             Achievement and proficiency examinations, annual reports, receipt and distribution, 1490, 1492

             Capital improvement projects, notice of temporary advances, 2997, 3004

             Date for receipt of proposed agency budgets, 1137

             Fiscal notes

                   Circumstances when note required, 3203

                   Duplicate copies, certain provisions removed, 3204

                   Extension of time for additional research, 3204

                   Name of agency preparing note, inclusion, 3204

             Health insurance for school employees, duties, 2825

             Lincoln County school district, receipt of report, 2646

             Temporary advances to certain agencies, receipt of notice, 2868-2870

      General appropriation, 2858, 2865

      Healthy Nevada, task force for a, administrative support, 2671

      Interim finance committee

             Capital improvement projects, approval of transfers of money, 3005

             Community services block grants, duties, 1020

             Consolidated bond interest and redemption fund, receipt of report, 3005

             Employers required to grant leave to attend meetings, loss of job seniority prohibited, 1227

             Employment security division building, duties, 2999

             General appropriations act, duties, 2865-2867

             Healthy Nevada, fund for a, duties, 2668, 2677

             Heil trust fund for wild horses, approval of expenditures, 1114

             Holocaust, advisory council on education, receipt of report, 2707

             Industrial programs, committee on, duties, reports, 2390

             Lease purchases or installment purchases, approval, 1571, 2480

             Low-income energy assistance and conservation, receipt of report, 3236

             Medical assistance for certain workers with disabilities, approval, 2371

             Medical marijuana, receipt of reports, 3064

             Motor pool building, approval of site, 2998

             Motor vehicles and public safety, department of, approval of transfers of money, 3023

             National and community service, commission for, receipt of report, 2399

             Nevada cultural fund, approval of transfers, 2973

             Nevada humanities committee, receipt of report, 2417

             Nevada silver haired legislative forum, receipt of reports, 2421

             Nursing, student loan program, appropriation, 2944

             Opportunity Village Foundation, receipt of report, 2935

             Pollution control account, duties, 2682

             Public works, approval of certain projects or contracts, 1915, 1916

             Remedial study programs, duties, 2837-2840

             Reserves set aside from appropriations, duties, 2871

             Senior option program, duties, 2667

             SenioRx program, duties, 2676

             State public defender, approvals regarding assessments, 3023

             Tahoe Basin threshold research, receipt of report, 2704

             Teachers' health insurance premiums, appropriation, 2825

             Tourism, fund for promotion of, approval of transfer of money, 2828

             Unclassified service, duties regarding salaries, 2881

             University system, approval of certain expenditures, 3021, 3022

             Washoe Association for Retarded Citizens, receipt of report, 2935

             Welfare division electronic application process, appropriation, duties, 2156

      Legal division

             Bill drafts

                   Interim study committees, limitation on number of requests, 3202

                   Legislative counsel, authority to request drafts, 3202

                   Limitation on requests, 3317, 3320

                   Regional planning coalition, requests from, 2118

                   Reimbursement by state agencies, provision repealed, 3208

                   Time for submission of requests, 3202

             Regulations of entities other than agencies, duties, 1422, 2316

      Legislative commission

             Authorized expenditures, approval of augmentations, 3021

             Clark County school district, receipt of subdistrict reports, 833

             Employers required to grant leave to attend meetings, loss of job seniority prohibited, 1227

             Low-income energy assistance and conservation, receipt of report, 3236

             Members, designation, 3475, 3486

             Nevada silver haired legislative forum, appointment, receipt of report, 3026-3028

             Occupational licensing boards, receipt of reports, 946

             Providers of new electric resources, receipt of report, 3230

             Public employees' optional retirement programs, receipt of report, 1571

             Public utility consumer sessions, receipt of report, 3244

             Regulations beyond agencies' authority, rejection declared, 3425

             Renewable energy and conservation task force, receipt of report, 3262

             School boards, receipt of report, 2338

             State treasurer, receipt of annual report, 2903

             Tahoe Regional Planning Compact, appointment of review committee, 3487

      Local governments

             Budgets, receipt of documents eliminated, 1829

             Fiscal reports, receipt, 1421

      Medical marijuana, gathering of statistics, 3073

LEGISLATURE

      Adjournment based on mutual consent of houses, 3313

      Administrative assessments, powers regarding distributions removed, 2355

      Assembly

             Minority leader, appointment to renewable energy and energy conservation task force, 3260, 3276

             Speaker

                   Appointments made by

                          Incorporated towns, study committee, 2702

                          Interstate adult offender supervision, council for, 2359

                          Renewable energy and energy conservation task force, 3260, 3276

                          Statue of Sarah Winnemucca, committee for creation of, 985

                          V & T Railway, Nevada commission for reconstruction of, 401

                   Subpoenas, notice of proposed issuance, 3299

      Bills and resolutions

             AB 302, return from governor requested, 3467

             Consent calendar, 3289

             Drafting requests

                   Limitations, 3202, 3317, 3320

                   Regional planning coalition, requests, 2118

                   Time for submission to legislative counsel, 3202

             Enrolled bills, technical corrections, 3322

             Final dates for action by standing committees and houses, 3319

             Fiscal notes, 3203, 3204

             Reference to senate committee, 3283

             SB 372, return from governor requested, 3469

             Voting in assembly, 3298

      Budget, date of first joint committee hearing, 3323

      Buildings and grounds

             Advertising restrictions, 3303

             Capital apartments, appropriation for purchase and renovation, 339

             Child care facility, authority to establish, 3200

             Maintenance projects and equipment, appropriations, 2138, 2143

             Property boundaries, expansion, 3207

      Clergy, compensation, 3465

      Committees

             Assembly standing committees, 3298

             Budget committees, date of first joint hearing, 3323

             Education, committee on

                   Accountability reports, receipt, 1474, 1480, 1482

                   Achievement examinations

                          Irregularities in administration and security, receipt of reports, 1205, 1213

                          Security plans, receipt of reports, 1198, 1199, 1212

                   Clark County school district

                          Renovation of facilities, receipt of report, 1725

                          Small school construction, receipt of report, 1338

                          Subdistrict reports, receipt, 833

                   Distance education programs, receipt of reports, duties, 3168

                   Early childhood education programs, receipt of report, 2841

                   Early literacy intervention program, receipt of report, 2836

                   Elko County school district demonstration project, receipt of report, 2856

             Health care, committee on

                   Long-term care, review of certain issues regarding, 2376

                   Medical care to low-income patients, study, 3118

            Hearings, 3301

             Interim retirement and benefits committee, receipt of report on public employees' benefit program, 953

             Interim study committees

                   Bill draft requests, limitation, 3202

                   Employers required to grant leave to attend meetings, loss of job seniority prohibited, 1227

             Redistricting committees and procedure, 3315

             Review of need for continuation or elimination of committees created by statute, 3208

             Senate standing committees, jurisdiction, 3282

             Subpoenas, issuance, 3299

             Tahoe Regional Planning Compact, appointment of review committee, 3487

             Tax distribution among local governments, committee to study

                   Continuation, 1605, 2114

                   Highways, roads and streets, subcommittee on, duties, 1600, 1601

                   Municipal utility acquisitions or expansions, study of effect on local tax revenue, 2075

                   Name change, 1604

             Witnesses' refusal to testify, procedures to compel obedience, 3205

             Workers' compensation, committee on, abolished, 964

      Contempt, procedures to compel obedience, 3205

      Court of appeals, duties, 3453, 3458

      Employees

             Administrative leave in recognition of service, 3344

             Assembly staff appreciation day designated and staff commended, 3396

             Attaches, appointment, 3293, 3326, 3328, 3359, 3368, 3381, 3396, 3403

             Compensation, 2662

             Transfers to classified service, rights, 3206

      Employment security division building, duties, 2999

      Healthy Nevada, task force for the fund for, legislative members to be chairman and vice-chairman, 2670, 2678

      Heil trust fund for wild horses, approval of expenditures, 1114

      Highway Transportation Agreement, Multistate, duties, representation on cooperating committee, 2689

      Industrial programs, committee on, representation, 2390

      Legislative fund

             Authorized expenditures, 3012

             Building maintenance projects and equipment, appropriations, 2138, 2143

             Capitol apartments, purchase and renovation, appropriation, 339

             Clark and Washoe school districts, audit survey, appropriation, 2867

             Computer equipment and software, appropriation, 2137

             Educational technology consultant, appropriation, 2899

             Employees, appropriation for salary increase, 2884

             General appropriations, 2858, 2865, 2868

             Highway transportation agreement, appropriation for  dues, 2689

             Nevada Reports and Statutes of Nevada, appropriation for reproduction, 640

             Session expenses, appropriation, 1

      Members

             Allowances for periodicals, stamps, stationery and communications, 3292, 3294

             Attorneys or parties to actions, stay of court proceedings during session, 481

             Leave from employment to attend interim meetings required, loss of job seniority prohibited, 1227

             Retirement

                   Survivor benefits, 1293

                   System, appropriation, 2867

             School employees, fingerprinting as condition of reemployment after leave for session, 2482

      Motor pool building, approval of site, 2998

      Public works, approval of certain projects or contracts, 1915, 1916

      Reapportionment and redistricting

             Census geography, boundaries of districts must follow, 3316

             Compliance with Voting Rights Act, 3316

             Equality of representation, 3315

             Population database, 3316

             Procedures of redistricting committees, 3316

             Public participation, 3317

             Redistricting committees, 3315

      Reports, receipt

             Abandoned property surrendered to division, 1653

             Air pollution, credit programs in Clark County, 1518

             Arts council, state, 2974

             Consolidated bond interest and redemption fund, 3005

             Handicapped persons, personal assistance programs, 3107

             Highway Transportation Agreement, Multistate, 2686

             Industrial programs, committee on, 2391

             Juvenile delinquents, visitation program to coroner's office, 2696

             Local governments, severe financial emergencies, 1819

             Millennium scholarships, eligibility projections, 1419

             Motor vehicle fuel taxes, fiscal impact of distribution formula, 1603

             Occupational licensing boards, summary of activities, 946

             Participatory democracy programs, 3477

             Prostate cancer, task force on, 581

             Schools

                   Early literacy intervention program, 2837

                   Educational technology, 2899

                   Elko County school district demonstration project, 2856

             State controller, 2748

             Teenage pregnancy, efforts to reduce rate, 2525

      Reserves set aside from appropriations, duties, 2871

      Senate

             Hall of Fame inductions

                   Cassidy, George W., 3369

                   Comins, Henry A., 3374

                   Glaser, Norman D., 3373

                   Pozzi, Archie, Jr., 3368

                   Thomas, Janice L., 3378

             Majority leader, appointments made by

                   Incorporated towns, study committee, 2702

                   Interstate adult offender supervision, council for, 2359

                   Renewable energy and energy conservation task force, 3260, 3276

                   Statue of Sarah Winnemucca, committee for creation of, 985

                   V & T Railway, Nevada commission for reconstruction of, 401

             Minority leader, appointment to renewable energy and energy conservation task force, 3260, 3276

             Nevada silver haired legislative forum, nominations, 3026

      Senior option program, approval of changes, 2667

      SenioRx program, approval of changes, 2676

      Standing rules

             Assembly

                   Adoption, 3295

                   Advertisements, posting, 3303

                   Cellular phones and pagers, restrictions on use, 3296

                   General file, consideration of bills, 3305

                   Hearings, procedures, 3301

                   Motions to reconsider, 3302

                   Standing committees, 3298

                   Subpoenas, issuance by committees, 3299

                   Voting, manner of, 3298

             Joint rules

                   Adjournment, 3313

                   Adoption, 3309

                   Bill draft requests, procedures, 3317, 3320

                   Budget, date of first joint hearing, 3323

                   Enrolled bills, technical corrections, 3322

                   Final dates for action on legislation, 3319

                   Redistricting committees and procedure, 3315

             Senate

                   Adoption, 3279

                   Order of business, 3291

                   Reference of matter to committee, 3283

                   Second reading file and consent calendar, 3289

                   Standing committees, jurisdiction, 3282

      State property, approval of certain lease-purchase or installment-purchase agreements, 1571, 2480

LETTERS OF CREDIT

      Prohibited provisions, 728

LEWDNESS AND OBSCENITY (See also SEX OFFENDERS)

      Internet, unlawful acts, penalties, 2786

LIBEL

      Banks, penalty provision for derogatory remarks about bank repealed, 339

      Insurance fraud, immunities for reports, 1095

LIBRARIES

      Consolidated library districts, approval or disapproval of bond issues, 370

      County library districts, boundary changes, 371

      Grants for library collections and equipment requirements, 2378

      Law libraries, commissions on, creation, 3111, 3114

      School libraries

             Books, waiver of requirements of previous grant appropriation, 1495

             On-line resources, grants to acquire licenses, 2898

      State library (See MUSEUMS, LIBRARY AND ARTS, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Toilet facilities, Braille signs required, 704

LIBRARIES AND LITERACY, STATE COUNCIL ON

      Composition, 1424

      General appropriation, 2860

LICENSE PLATES (See MOTOR VEHICLES)

LICENSES AND PERMITS

      Building permits (See BUILDING PERMITS)

      Business licenses (See BUSINESS LICENSES)

      Businesses, interpretation of local rules affecting, 755

      Concealed weapons (See CONCEALED WEAPONS)

      Drivers' licenses (See MOTOR VEHICLES)

      Fishing (See FISHING)

      Hunting (See HUNTING)

      Occupational licenses (See specific profession or occupation)

      Public utilities, permits for construction of utility facilities, 2984

      Social security number, repeal of federal mandate of recordation on applications urged, 3482

      Trapping (See TRAPPING)

      Work permits for gaming employees, 3082, 3096

      Zoning, conditional or special use permits (See ZONING)

LIE DETECTORS (See POLYGRAPHIC EXAMINERS AND EXAMINATIONS)

LIENS

      Agricultural liens

             Applicability of secured transactions law, 709

             Subordination of rights, 722

      Farm products, creation and foreclosure of liens, 1228

      Graffiti, costs of removal from nonresidential property, 850

      Limited-liability companies, judgment debtors, 1394

      Limited partnerships, judgment debtors, 1400

      Livestock taxes, delinquent payments, 1567

      Mobile home parks, resale of home purchased at lien sale, 1947

      Mobile homes or manufactured homes, expiration of tax liens, penalty, 1554, 1555

      Nuisance abatement costs, 3104

      Real property transfer tax, delinquent payments, 1586, 1590, 1591

      Recording of document which includes legal description of real property, information required, 478

      State industrial insurance system, release of certain liens created by, 1169

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

      Economic development, coordination of efforts urged, 3404

      Employees in unclassified service, 2872

      General appropriation, 2857

      Participatory democracy, receipt of report, 3477

      Stay of court proceedings during legislative session, 481

      Tourism, committee for development of projects relating to, chairman, 2827

LIFE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, NEVADA (See INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION, NEVADA LIFE AND HEALTH)

LIFE INSURANCE (See INSURANCE)

LIMITATION OF ACTIONS

      Internet pharmacies, recovery of civil penalties, 1064

      Kidnapping, 3031, 3041

      Limited-liability companies, actions against members, 1392

      Murder, attempt, 3031, 3041

      Real property transfer tax, recovery of delinquency, 1590

LIMITED-LIABILITY COMPANIES

      Annual lists, requirements, fees, penalties, 3181, 3182

      Articles of organization

             Amendment or restatement

                   Fees, 3182

                   Mergers, 1412

                   Termination certificates, procedures, fees, 1388, 3180

             Certified copies, fees, 3182

             Contents, 1385

             Definition, 1384

             Filing fees, 3182

      Business tax, declaration of compliance, 3181

      Charters

             Renewal or revival, procedures, 1395

             Revocation upon default, reinstatement, 1389, 1390, 3182

      Contributions to capital, liability of contributor, 1393

      Conversion into domestic or foreign entities

             Abandonment of plan, 1409

            Approval by manager or members, 1409

             Effect of conversion, 1414

             Effective date, 1413

             Filing fees, 3192

             Liability of owners, 1414

             Plans, provision to owners, 1413

             Procedures, 1403, 1404

             Service of process on resulting foreign entities, 1403, 3192

             Signatures required, 1413

             Termination, 1410

             Terms dependent upon outside facts authorized, requirements, 1412

      Default, penalty fees, 3182

      Dissolution and winding up

             Articles of dissolution, filing, fees, 1394, 3182

             Authority of district court, 1385

             Death or resignation of member or other events, effect, 1394

             Procedure, 1394

      Documents filed with secretary of state

             Correction of documents, procedures, fees, 1385, 1395, 3182, 3197

             Fees when not otherwise provided, 3182

             Notice regarding requirements and penalties, 2375

             Replacement of document pages, expedited filing, 1387

      Fictitious name certificates, filing and renewal, 810

      Foreclosure of liens against member's interest, redemption, 1394

      Foreign companies

             Actions by or against, 1387

             Agent for service of process, fees, 1387, 3192

             Applicability of laws, 1386

             Contracts, validity unimpaired by failure to register, 1387

             Name, authority to use any name, 1387

             Registration

                   Amendment, fees, 3182

                   Cancellation, fees, 1387, 1395, 3182

                   Denial, restrictions, 1386

                   Fees, 3182

                   Procedures, issuance, 1386, 1387

      Gaming, information on and licensing of directors required, 897-899

      Home-based businesses, rejection of industrial insurance coverage, 609, 610

      Interior or residential design, practice of, 1790

      Judgment creditors, rights, 1393, 1394

      Land surveying, practice of, 1792

      Landscape architecture, practice of, 509

      Laws pertaining to limited-liability companies, fee for certified copies, 3182

      Legislative declaration, 1385

      Manager or members

             Actions, 1385, 1386

             Approval of conversion plans, 1409

             Classes authorized, 1385, 1387

             Death of sole member, succession of status and interest, 1394

             Debts, authority to contract, 1391

             Definition, 1388

             Distributions, liability for unlawful receipt, 1392

             Money and property held as trustee, liability, 1393, 1394

             Noneconomic member defined, 1384

             Redemption of member's interest charged, 1394

             Status unaffected by certain events, 1394

      Mergers and exchanges of interest

             Agent for service of process, 3192

             Amendment of articles of organization, 1412

             Definitions, 1406, 1407

             Filing fees, 1412, 3192

             Subsidiaries, mergers, 1410, 1411

             Terms dependent upon outside facts authorized, requirements, 1412

      Offices, certificate of change, fees, 3182

      Operating agreements, 1391

      Organization, when deemed legally organized, 1388

      Powers generally, 1390

      Prohibited acts, 1388

      Public accounting practice under fictitious name, registration required, 568, 572

      Reinstatement, fees, 3182

      Resident agents, inclusion of information in annual lists, changes, fees, 3181, 3182

      Subsidiaries, merger, 1410, 1411

LIMITED-LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS

      Annual lists, requirements, fees, penalties, 3184, 3185

      Business tax, declaration of compliance, 3184

      Certificate of registration

             Amendment, fees, 3183

             Filing,  fees, 3183

             Reinstatement, fees, 3185

             Withdrawal notices, fees, 3184

      Certificate verifying existence, filing fee, 1397, 3186

      Default fees, 3185

      Documents filed with secretary of state

             Certification of documents, fees, 3186

             Correction of documents, procedures, fees, 1396, 3198

             Fees when not otherwise provided, 3186

             Notice regarding requirements and penalties, 2375

      Domestication of foreign entities, procedures, fees, 1405, 1406, 1412, 3192

      Offices, certificates of change of location, 3184

      Resident agents, changes, inclusion of information in annual list, 3184

LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS

      Annual lists

             Requirements, fees, penalties, 3186, 3187, 3188

             Substitute for certificate of amendment prohibited, 1399

      Business tax, declaration of compliance, 3186

      Certificate of limited partnership

             Amendment of certificate, 1398, 1399, 1412, 3188

             Cancellation, fees, 3188

             Certified copies, fees, 3188

             Filing, fees, 3188

             Reinstated certificates, fees, 3187, 3188

             Restated certificates, 1398, 3188

      Charter, revocation for default, 1400

      Conversion into domestic or foreign entities

             Abandonment of plan, 1409

             Approval by partners, 1409

             Effect of conversion, 1414

             Effective date, 1413

             Filing fees, 3192

             Liability of owners, 1414

             Plans, provision to owners, 1413

             Procedures, 1403, 1404

             Service of process on resulting foreign entity, 1403, 3192

             Signatures required, 1413

             Termination, 1410

             Terms dependent upon outside facts authorized, requirements, 1412

      Default

             Penalty fees, 3187

             Revocation of charter, 1400

      Documents filed with secretary of state

             Correction of documents, procedures, fees, 1397, 3198

             Notices regarding requirements and penalties for filing documents, 2375

             Replacement pages, expedited filing authorized, 1397

      Foreclosure of partner's interest, redemption, 1400

      Foreign limited partnerships

             Agent for service of process, 3192

             Domestication

                   Fees, 1412, 3192

                   Procedures, 1405, 1406

             Registration fees, 3188

      Judgment creditors, rights, 1400

      Laws pertaining to limited partnerships, fees for certified copies, 3188

      Mergers and exchanges of interest

             Agent for service of process, fees, 3192

             Amendment of certificate of limited partnership, 1412

             Definitions, 1406, 1407

             Filing fees, 1412, 3192

             Subsidiaries, mergers, 1410, 1411

             Terms dependent upon outside facts authorized, requirements, 1412

      Name, requirements, 1397

      Offices, certificate of change of location, fees, 3188

      Reinstatement, fees, 3187, 3188

      Resident agents, inclusion of information in annual list, fees for designation, 3186, 3188

      Subsidiaries, merger, 1410, 1411

LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (See also SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      Previous appropriation, authorized uses, reversion, 2646

LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS

      Agriculture department, enforcement powers of field agents and inspectors, 1731

      Motor vehicles, incentive programs for use of alternative fuels, 2388

      Public utilities generally (See PUBLIC UTILITIES)

LIQUOR (See INTOXICATING LIQUORS)

LITERACY

      Achievement and proficiency examinations (See SCHOOLS, PUBLIC)

      Nevada early literacy intervention program, establishment, evaluation, 2835-2837

      Read Across America Day recognized and reading encouraged, 3332

LIVESTOCK (See also AGRICULTURE; ANIMALS)

      Agriculture department, enforcement powers of field agents and inspectors, 1731

      Assessments, distribution of forms for declaration, 1568

      Killing or injuring animals belonging to another person, penalty, 2891

      Local products, purchase and promotion urged, 3343

      Neglect, penalties, 2890

      Open range, required disclosures on sale of home or improved lot adjacent to, 17

      Ordinances for control and protection of animals, authority of county commissioners, 966

      Poisoning or attempting to poison livestock, penalty, restitution, 2890, 2891

      Rodeos (See RODEOS)

      Taxation

             County assessor and treasurer, duties removed, 1566-1570

             Delinquent taxes, penalty, 1567

             State department of agriculture, duties, 1566-1570

LIVESTOCK SHOW BOARD, NEVADA JUNIOR

      General appropriation, 2863

      Local agricultural products, fostering of purchase and use directed, 3343

LIVING WILLS (See DO-NOT-RESUSCITATE ORDERS)

LOANS

      Charter schools, fund for, creation, use, 3124

      Home loans, prohibited acts by lenders, 1465

      Housing division, powers, 2121, 2122

      Installment loans (See INSTALLMENT LOANS)

      Insurance companies, loans from investments, 2189

      Local government loan to another local government or interfund loans, procedures, public hearings, 1497

      Mortgages (See MORTGAGES)

      Nurses, student loans, 2944

      Residential swimming pools and spas, financing of construction or renovation, 2976-2980

      School districts, loans for school construction, 392

      WICHE student loans (See WESTERN INTERSTATE COMMISSION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION)

LOBBYING

      Local governments, budget reports relating to lobbying expenses, 2477

LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS

      Board, authorized expenditures, 3017

      Charter schools, applicability of laws, 3138, 3164, 3167

LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES (See CITY EMPLOYEES; COUNTY EMPLOYEES)

LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE, COMMITTEE ON

      Advisory duties relating to regulations, procedures and report forms, 2318

      Businesses, local rules affecting, interpretation and advice from tax commission, 755

      Delinquent documents, duties, 1814

      Incorporation of towns, representation on advisory committee, 2702

      Motor vehicle fuel taxes, duties relating to distribution, 1603, 1604

      Proposed incurrence of debt or levy of special elective taxes, duties, 880

      Regulations

             Enterprise funds, permissible expenditures, 2322

             Fiscal reports, contents, filing and publication, 1420

             Local Government Budget Act, administration, 2317, 2318

             Municipal obligations, administration, 2304

             Publication and distribution, 1422, 2316

             Useful life of assets, guidelines, 2314

      Severe financial emergencies, duties, 1816, 1818, 1819, 2326

LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCES

      Ballot questions or candidates, restrictions on expenditures to oppose or support, 1347

      Bonds and other obligations

             Administration of laws, adoption of regulations, 2304

             Annual reports, contents, 2304

             City general or special obligations, pledge of room tax revenue, 885

             Elko, City of, authority to issue bonds, 465

             Fire protection districts, county, authority to issue, 362

             General obligation debt, proposed incurrence

                   Notice, approval or disapproval, 878, 2306-2309

                   Petition opposed to issuance of certain revenue bonds, procedure, 1349

             Library districts, approval or disapproval of bond issues, 370

             Local improvement bonds, time for payment of interest, certain obsolete provisions removed, 444

             Medium-term obligations, issuance, 2306-2310, 2313

             Operating expenses, payment from proceeds, 2318

             Purchase by state, 392

             Reno, City of, investment of bond proceeds, 887

             Schools

                   Pilot program for replacement, 1724

                   Replacement of facilities and purchase of furniture and equipment, 2333

             Statements of debt and plans, updates, 881, 2313

      Budgets

             Administration of laws, adoption of regulations, 2317, 2318

            Allowed property tax revenue, establishment, 1803

             Auditing procedures, 1810

             Augmentation or amendment, 1793

             Contents, 1805

             Default budgets, 1800

             Definitions, 1793, 1796-1798

             Delinquent documents, effect of failure to file, 1814

             Final budgets, filing, 1800

             Lobbying expenses, inclusion of statement, 2477

             Local Government Budget Act, name change, 1795

             Operating expenses, restriction on use of proceeds of certain obligations, 2318

             Purpose and construction of laws, 1795

             Reports of proposed expenditures, filing requirement eliminated, 1801

             Special districts, exemption of certain districts from budget act, 1795

             Tentative budgets, filing, 1799

             Transfer of budget appropriations between accounts, 1794

             Unencumbered balances, reversion, 1810

             Unlawful expenditures, exceptions, 1813, 2325

      Businesses, interpretation of local rules affecting, 755

      Capital improvement plans

             Annual report to department and commission, contents, 2305

             Exemptions from requirement to file plan, 1799

             Reconciliation of capital outlay items, 1799

             Updates, 881, 2313

      Capital projects, funds for, use, 2321

      Construction of capital projects, fund for, deposits, 537

      Credit or debit cards or electronic funds transfers used for payments to local entities, fees authorized, 1322

      Debt management commissions (See DEBT MANAGEMENT COMMISSIONS)

      Debt service funds, use, 1797

      Definitions, 2303, 2314

      Electronic Transactions Act, Uniform, 2714

      Enterprise funds, building permit fees

             Permissible expenditures, regulations governing, 2322

             Working capital, maintenance authorized, restrictions on balance, 385

      Extraordinary maintenance, repair or improvement, funds for

             Deposits and transfers, certain transactions eliminated, 1809, 1826, 2324, 2333

             Establishment, 1807, 2323, 2333, 2338

      Fees charged by local governments

             Increase in fees charged and collected by certain officials, 3208

             Rules affecting businesses, interpretation, 755

             Utilities providing wireless services, 1644, 2123

      Fiduciary funds, definition, establishment, 1793, 1807

      Fire protection districts, county, accounting procedures and bond issues, 361

      Fiscal reports, contents, filing and publication, 1420

      Forfeited property, account for, distribution of money, 876

      Genetic marker testing, funds for, deposits, 1853, 3033

      Impact fees, imposition and use, 843

      Indigent persons

             Establishment of tax rate by tax commission eliminated, 1829

             Hospitals, tax on revenue of certain hospitals to pay for medical care, 3118

      Installment-purchase agreements

             Appeals to tax commission, 2313

             Approval, requirements, 2306-2309, 2312

             Capital improvement plan, updates, 2313

             Definition, 2303

             Evidence of agreement, issuance, 2313

             Interest, 2313

             Prepayment option, 2313

             Resolution to authorize agreement, contents, 2312

             School districts, agreements prohibited in certain circumstances, 2335

             Term of agreement, 2304, 2313

      Insurance premiums fund, assessment for district court employees, 2339

      Investment trust funds, establishment, 1807

      Investments, 597, 2296, 2327

      Juvenile justice system

             Cognitive training and human development fund, establishment, 13

             Regional facilities, financing, 536

             Restitution through work fund, establishment, 13

      License plates for appreciation of animals, distribution and use of fees, 1466

      Loans to another local government or interfund loans, procedures, 1497

      Mentally incompetent defendants, responsibility for costs of additional evaluation and report, 1087

      Metropolitan police departments, disbursement of funds upon withdrawal or dissolution, 1659, 1662

      Municipal utility acquisitions or expansions

             Reimbursements to entities affected by transaction, 2074, 2078, 2082, 2085

             Study of effect on local tax revenue, 2075

      Pension and other employee benefits funds, establishment, 1807

      Permanent funds, establishment, 1807

      Private-purpose trust funds, establishment, 1807

      Proprietary funds, establishment, 1810

      Quarterly reports, requirement eliminated, 1422

      Regional facilities for public safety, health or criminal justice, financing, 536

      Resolutions to establish funds, contents, requirements, 1810

      School districts (See SCHOOL FINANCES)

      Severe financial emergencies, conditions, corrective action, 1814-1819, 2326

      Stabilize operation of local government and mitigate effects of natural disasters, funds to

             Deposits, 537

             Transfers of money, 1809

      Taxes and taxation (See also specific tax)

             Allowed revenue from taxes ad valorem, establishment, 1803

             Combined rate, considerations relating to obligations, 2307, 2308

             County ordinances to impose or increase taxes, restrictions, 966

             Limit on revenue received from taxes ad valorem

                   Hospital tax, exemption from limit, 3118

                   Proposed incurrence of debt or levy of special elective tax, notice, approval or disapproval, 878, 2306-2309

                   Regional facilities, tax levy for support exempt from limit, 537

                   Special election to levy additional tax, date, 603

             Local government tax distribution account

                   Allocations, appeals concerning population total, 1823

                   Withholding of distributions for failure to file certain documents, 1814

             Minerals, tax on net proceeds, distribution, 663

             Motor vehicle fuel taxes, distribution, 387, 1598

             Water, tax on intercounty transfers, approval, 1933

      Time accounts, deposits by county treasurers, 601

      Transcripts in certain actions, payment of fees by county, 1700, 1707

      UCC, secured transactions, transfer by government exempt, 720

      Unfunded mandates (See UNFUNDED MANDATES)

LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING

      Authorized representatives, powers, 1315-1320

      Definitions, 1314

      Disclosure of bids requiring negotiation or evaluation, 1315

      Disposal of personal property, procedure, 1319

      Handicapped persons, preferences for organizations training or employing, 1317, 1535

      Insurance contracts, notice of expiration of coverage eliminated, 1318

      Internet, use to receive bids, 1314

      Medical devices sold to governmental entity, sales tax exemption, 1294

      Out-of-state retailers contracting with local entity, agreement to collect sales taxes required, 1714, 1715

      Purchasing officers redesignated evaluators, 1314

      Qualifications of bidders, 1316

      Trade-in allowances for personal property, solicitation and acceptance, 1319

      Washoe County airport authority, concession agreements, 2005

LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS

      Assessment bonds, time for payment of interest, certain obsolete provisions removed, 444

      Impact fees for police stations, fire stations and parks, imposition, 843

      Reno, City of, creation of district and levy of assessments to promote tourism, 1572

LOCAL SCHOOL SUPPORT TAX

      Delinquent taxes, collection, 1879, 1881

      Exemptions or abatement

             Farm machinery and equipment, 824

             Medical devices, 1294

             Racing vehicles, 739

             Renewable energy used for generation of electricity, 1537, 1583, 1585

             State property subject of lease purchase or installment purchase, 2482

      Out-of-state retailers contracting with public entities, agreement to collect taxes required, 1715

      Payment, charge for returned checks, 1879

      Simplified Sales and Use Tax Administration Act, adoption, 1711

      Withholding of distributions for failure of district to file certain documents, 1814

LODGING TAX (See ROOM TAX)

LONG-TERM CARE

      Institutional care of medically indigent, fund for, transfer of money, 2374

      Legislative committee on health care, review of certain issues, 2376

LONG-TERM CARE, ADMINISTRATORS OF FACILITIES FOR

      Disciplinary action

             Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

      Nevada state board of examiners for administrators of facilities for long-term care

             Activities of board, report to legislature, 946

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, 1166

             State financial administrative laws, exemption, 1456

             Training and assistance from internal audits division, exemption, 944

      Veterans' homes, qualifications of administrators, 1121

LOW-INCOME HOUSING (See AFFORDABLE HOUSING)

LUNG DISEASES (See COMMUNICABLE DISEASES; OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES)

LYON COUNTY (For general provisions, see COUNTIES)

      Comstock historic district commission, qualifications of members, 1654

      Emergency telephone system, imposition of surcharge, 2123, 2125, 2126

      Fair and recreation board, composition, 484

      North Lyon fire protection district, continuation, boundaries, 701

      Regional transportation commission, composition, 1091

      V & T Railway, Nevada commission for reconstruction of, composition, 400

M

MAGAZINE SALES

      Minors, restrictions on employment, 964

MANAGED CARE

      Federally qualified health centers, contracts for services, 1925

      Industrial insurance (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

      Marijuana, coverage of medical use not required, 3065

      Physicians, grounds for disciplinary action, 767

      Preferred provider listings, fees prohibited, 2736

      Prescription drug coverage

             Disclosures, prohibited acts, 866

             Limit or exclusion of coverage restricted, 866

      State's program of group insurance, compliance with certain laws, 2938

MANSLAUGHTER

      Genetic marker testing of convicted persons, 1852, 3032

MANUFACTURED HOMES (See MOBILE HOMES AND MANUFACTURED HOMES)

MANUFACTURED HOUSING DIVISION (See BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF)

MAPS AND PLATS

      County roads, fees for filing maps, 3221

      Federal lands, support expressed for mandatory mapping of roads and rights of way, 3433

      Recording of instruments (See RECORDING OF INSTRUMENTS)

      Subdivision of land (See SUBDIVISION OF LAND)

MARIJUANA (See also CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES)

      Internet pharmacies, unlawful acts, penalties, 1060, 1063

      Local ordinances authorized, distribution of proceeds of fines, 3066

      Medical marijuana

             Amusement rides, permissible use, 3070

             Chronic and debilitating medical condition

                   Definition, 3054

                   Petition for disease to be classified as, 3064

             Confidentiality of information, 3063, 3064

             Defenses in criminal actions, assertions, notices, 3056, 3060, 3061

             Definitions, 3054, 3055

             Delivery program, establishment, 3065

             Disciplinary action against professional or occupational licensee for medical marijuana use prohibited, 3063

             Exemptions from prosecution by state, 3055, 3060

             Guardianship appointments, consideration of use prohibited, 3072

             Marijuana plants, determinations regarding maturity, 3066

             Parole, restrictions on use as condition prohibited, 3072

             Primary caregivers, designation and issuance of identification cards, 3060

             Registry identification cards

                   Contents, 3058

                   Definition, 3055

                   Denial, grounds, appeals, 3057

                   Expiration of card, effect, 3059

                   Issuance, 3056, 3058, 3066

                   Period of validity, renewal, 3059

                   Primary caregivers, designation and issuance of card, 3060

                   Return following diagnosis of good health, 3060

                   Searches, possession of card as basis for probable cause prohibited, 3062

                   Suspension of use for certain violations, 3061

                   Updated information, submission, effect of failure to supply, 3059

                   Violations, prohibition against obtaining card, 3061

             Research program, establishment, 3064

             Search and seizure, restrictions, procedures, 3062

             Seed bank, establishment, 3065

             Statistics regarding federal prosecutions, gathering, 3073

             Unlawful acts, 3060

      Possession of one ounce or less, penalties, 3067

MARLETTE LAKE WATER SYSTEM

      Authorized expenditures, 3012

MARRIAGE

      Certificates or abstracts, fees, 3209, 3216

      Commissioners of civil marriage, fees, 3217

      Justices of the peace, fees, 3213

      Licenses, fees, 3216

MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS

      Board of examiners for marriage and family therapists

             Activities of board, report to legislature, 946

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, 1166

             State financial administrative laws, exemption, 1456

             Training and assistance from internal audits division, exemption, 944

      Disciplinary action

             Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

MARSHALS (See also PEACE OFFICERS)

      Specialized law enforcement units, duties when felony committed in presence of officer, 1868

MASS TRANSIT (See PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION)

MASTECTOMY (See also CANCER)

      Mandatory health insurance coverage, 2218, 2220, 2249, 2250

MASTERS

      Assault or battery by probationer, prisoner or parolee, penalties, 380

MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH

      Abandonment of newborn, safe haven legislation, 1254

      Children's health insurance program, contracts with HMO's, 2734

      Fetal alcohol syndrome, advisory subcommittee on, appointment of members, 416

      General appropriation, 2861, 2864

      Hearing tests for newborns, 2460

      Medicaid (See MEDICAID)

      Nevada check-up

             Appropriation for electronic application system, 2156

             Authorized expenditures, 3014

             Dental care, provision through university system, duties, 3023

             General appropriation, 2860, 2865

      Teenage pregnancy, creation of state partnership to reduce rate, 2523

MAYHEM

      Genetic marker testing of certain convicted persons, 1852, 3032

MEDIATION (See also ARBITRATION)

      Nevada Mediation Week designated, 3429

      School violence, peer mediation programs urged, 3435

MEDICAID

      Coordination of services with Medicare, evaluation by committee on health care, 2376

      Dental care, provision through university system, duties, 3023

      Electronic application process, appropriation, 2156

      Foster care, study of coverage of young adults leaving system urged, 3428

      Fraud control unit, appropriation, temporary advances, 2857, 2865, 2868

      Fund for institutional care of medically indigent, transfer of money, 2374

      General appropriation, 2860, 2865

      Health maintenance organizations and health care providers, agreements for payment of claims, 2734

      Hospitals treating disproportionate share of indigent patients, payments, study, 3115-3118

      Late payments to care providers, interest, 2734

      Long-term care, evaluation of coordination of Medicaid and Medicare services, 2376

      Long-term strategic plan for reimbursements, development, appropriation, 2705

      Management information system, appropriation, 2157

      Medical care, study of programs and funding, 3118

      Medical records, acquisition without charge to support claim or appeal, 830

      Sales tax exemption for medical devices sold to governmental entities, 1294

      Supplemental account, authorized expenditures, 3012, 3014

MEDICAL AND RELATED FACILITIES

      Abandonment of newborn child, safe haven legislation, 1254

      Alcohol and drug abuse facilities (See DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE)

      Burn treatment facilities, receipt of fees from fire fighters' license plates, 1512

      Cancer reporting system, penalties for violations, 2257

      Computers for transmittal of information to pharmacy, provision by pharmacy or insurer, 834

      County hospitals (See COUNTY HOSPITALS)

      Group care facilities (See GROUPS, RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR)

      Halfway house for alcohol and drug abusers defined as facility for the dependent, 2518

      Hearing tests for newborns, 2460

      Hospitals (See HOSPITALS)

      Long-term care administrators (See LONG-TERM CARE, ADMINISTRATORS OF FACILITIES FOR)

      Medical devices, sales and use tax exemption, 1294

      Medical errors, legislative study of system for reporting, 3419

      Medical records (See MEDICAL RECORDS)

      Mobile units, licensure and regulation, 1341, 1342

      Nurses (See NURSES AND NURSING)

      Patients generally (See PATIENTS)

      Privileges to practice, reports of changes to medical board, 768

      Refractive laser surgery facilities, regulation, 1339

      Toilet facilities, Braille signs required, 704

      Visitation rights, 3047

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND DEVICES

      Sales and use tax exemptions, 1294

MEDICAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF (See PHYSICIANS)

MEDICAL LABORATORIES

      Medical marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

      Summary of disciplinary action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

MEDICAL RECORDS

      Cancer reporting system, 2257

      Newborns, hearing tests, 2461

      Optometrists and ophthalmologists, duties of collaborating practitioners, 1000

      Patients, acquisition of records without charge in certain circumstances, 830

      Physicians, grounds for disciplinary action, 767

      Viatical settlements, confidentiality of information obtained by licensees, 2173

MEDICAL SOCIETIES

      Osteopathic societies, removal of authority regarding complaints, 494, 496

MEDICARE

      Long-term care, evaluation of coordination of Medicare and Medicaid services, 2376

      Sales tax exemptions for medical devices sold to governmental entities, 1294

MEETINGS OF PUBLIC AGENCIES

      Administrative action against persons, notice requirements, 1835

      Catastrophic leave, committee on, exemption from laws, 2140

      Charter schools, certain meetings regarding, 3127, 3128, 3131

      City councils, meetings, 629

      College savings plans of Nevada, board of trustees, 2162

      Definition, 1836

      Elko city council, 450

      Eminent domain proceedings, notice to affected property owners, 1835

      Industrial programs, committee on, 2391

      Internet, posting of notice, 2395

      Interstate commission for adult offender supervision, 2358, 2363

      Medical examiners board, exemptions from laws, 769

      Public works board, state, 1916

      School violence response plans, development and school committees exempt from laws, 1328, 1333

      Series of gatherings, applicability of laws, 1836

      Southern Nevada regional planning coalition, 2119

      Town advisory boards, training related to open meeting laws, 1688

      University police review boards, panel proceedings to be closed, 1464

      Voting by public body consisting entirely of elected officials, requirements, 1123

      Wells, City of, board of councilmen, 895

MEMORIALS (See RESOLUTIONS AND MEMORIALS)

MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES, COMMISSION ON

      Eating disorders, development of educational materials urged, 3398

MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES, DIVISION OF (See HUMAN RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF)

MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION PROGRAMS

      Authorized expenditures, 3014, 3015

      Capital improvement projects, funding, 2994

      Child and adolescent services, appropriations, 2145, 2386, 2861, 2994, 2996

      Desert regional center, appropriation, 2381

      Forensic facilities, use of aversive intervention and restraints, 2743

      Lakes Crossing Center, appropriation, 2386

      Nevada mental health institute

             Appropriations, 2280, 2379, 2861

             Name changed to northern Nevada adult mental health services, 1115

      Rural clinics, appropriation, 2382

      Rural regional center, appropriation, 2379

      Sierra regional center, appropriation, 2382

      Southern Nevada adult mental health services, appropriation, 2280

      Unclassified service of state, client help removed from designation, 1440

MENTALLY ILL PERSONS (See also HANDICAPPED PERSONS)

      Admission to mental health facilities

             Emergency admissions

                   Application for admission, procedures, 3041, 3042

                   Medical evaluations, conduct by advanced practitioner of nursing or physician assistant, 1018

                   Release within certain time, requirements, exceptions, 3042

                   Transport to mental health facility or hospital, 1017, 1019, 3042

             Involuntary admissions

                   Hearings, 3045

                   Petition to commence proceedings, procedures, 3044

                   Transport to mental health facility, 1018

      Criminal proceedings, competency evaluations, 1084-1087

      Forensic facilities, use of aversive intervention and restraints, 2743

      Guardianships, appointment of temporary guardian, 867

      Voting rights, 1433, 3469

MENTALLY RETARDED PERSONS (See also HANDICAPPED PERSONS)

      Community-based training centers, exemption from competitive bidding for local purchasing contracts, 1535

      Group care facilities (See GROUPS, RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR)

      Guardianships, appointment of temporary guardian, 867

      Opportunity Village Foundation, appropriation, 2935

      Voting rights, 1433, 3469

      Washoe Association for Retarded Citizens, appropriation, 2935

MERCHANTS (See PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS; RETAIL SALES)

MERIT AWARD BOARD

      General appropriation, 2858

MESQUITE, CITY OF (For general provisions, see CITIES)

      Annexation (See also ANNEXATION)

             Authority expanded, 2941

             Inclusion of certain property required, 605

      Energy efficiency in structures, adoption of codes, 2531

      Virgin Valley water district, appointment to governing board, 983

METHAMPHETAMINE (See CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES)

METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENTS (See also PEACE OFFICERS)

      Administration, adoption of policies, rules and regulations, 688

      Dissolution of department, procedures, effect, 1656

      Felonies, receipt of reports from limited jurisdiction officers, 1868

      Impact fees, financing of police station projects, 843

      Independent contractors, exemption from certain requirements, 609, 611

      Industrial insurance (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

      Withdrawal of political subdivision, procedures, effect, 1656

MILITARY, OFFICE OF THE

      Adjutant general

             Qualifications, 945

             Salary, 2878

      Authorized expenditures, 3015

      Capital improvement projects, funding, 2993, 2995

      General appropriation, 2861, 2864

      Temporary advances, requests, 2870

MILK AND CREAM

      Inspection program, responsibility of state dairy commission, 2427-2431

MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIPS

      Assets in prepaid tuition contract or savings trust account, effect on eligibility, 2160

      Eligible in-state institutions expanded, 1415

      High school graduation later than scheduled, eligibility, 1416

      Repayment following low grades or dropout from school, requirement eliminated, 1418

      Trust fund, investments, 2300

      Upper division courses at community colleges, amount increased, 1417

MINERAL COUNTY POWER SYSTEM

      Acquisition or expansion of facilities, 2110-2113

MINERAL RESOURCES, COMMISSION ON

      Unclassified employees, salaries, 2875

MINES AND MINERALS

      Affidavits of labor, recording fees, 3210

      Federal land containing mining townsite, sale or transfer following acquisition by county, 591

      Federal regulations on surface mining, opposition expressed, 3451

      Maps of claims, access by county assessors, 1566

      Tax on net proceeds

             Annual statement, contents, filing, 661

             Computation of gross yield and net proceeds, 661

             Delinquent taxes, collection, 1879, 1881

             Distribution to local governments, 663

             Payment of tax, 663

             Returned check fee, 1879

MINISTERS

      Legislative religious services, compensation, 3465

MINORITIES

      Cosmetology licensing examinations, offering in foreign languages, 1520

      Equal Pay Day designated and fair pay practices urged, 3383

      Highway construction, expansion of work force diversity urged, 3473

      Juvenile justice system, analysis of disparate treatment, 2373

      Mexican consulate, approval of establishment in Las Vegas urged, 3489

      Racial profiling by peace officers prohibited, 2852

      Traffic stops, study by attorney general, 2852

MINORS

      Abuse or neglect (See CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT)

      Adoption (See ADOPTION)

      Child care (See CHILD CARE)

      Children in need of supervision (See CHILDREN IN NEED OF SUPERVISION)

      Children's health insurance program, contracts with HMO's, 2734

      Compromise of claims, investment of proceeds, 872

      Custody (See CHILD CUSTODY)

      Do-not-resuscitate orders, acquisition by parent or guardian, 815

      Domestic violence (See DOMESTIC VIOLENCE)

      Drivers' licenses (See MOTOR VEHICLES)

      Employment

             Drink coupons and similar materials, distribution prohibited, 1426

             Entertainment industry, tutoring requirements, 1423

             Minimum wage law, applicability, 564

             Sale or solicitation for sale of products, goods or services, restrictions, 964

      Foster care (See FOSTER CARE)

      Hearing tests for newborns, 2460

      Internet, unlawful acts involving minors (See INTERNET)

      Juvenile delinquents (See JUVENILE DELINQUENTS)

      Maternal and child health (See MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH)

      Parent and child (See PARENT AND CHILD)

      Probation officers (See JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICERS)

      Sex offenders (See also SEX OFFENDERS)

             Contact or communication with minors restricted, 2052, 2069

      Suicide, problem recognized and anti-suicide efforts urged, 3395

      Support (See CHILD SUPPORT)

      Teenage pregnancy, creation of state partnership to reduce rate, 2523

      Youth shelters approved by county, requirements, immunities, 1152, 1153

MISDEMEANORS (See CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS; GROSS MISDEMEANORS)

MOAPA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT (See also DISTRICTS)

      Affirmative vote of majority of governing board required for action, 1123, 1134

      Qualifications and election of members of governing board, 990

MOBILE HOME DEALERS AND OTHER LICENSEES

      Claims against licensees, limit on payments from recovery account, 488

      Mobile home park landlord or manager, licensing requirements for resale of home purchased at lien sale, 1947

      Responsible managing employees, continuing education requirements, 486

      Salesmen, continuing education requirements, 486

MOBILE HOME PARKS

      Application to and written consent of landlord as condition of occupancy, 1937

      Corporate cooperative parks, definition, applicability of laws, 1937

      Eviction of unlawful occupants, notice requirements, 1938, 1944

      Information to be prepared and posted by landlords, 1937

      Lien sales, resale of home purchased by landlord or manager, 1947

      Manufactured home parks, redesignated as, 1170

      Meetings, notice to division, 1940

      Political candidates, right to enter and distribute material, 1943

      Rental agreements

             Contents, 1353

             Movement into park without landlord consent deemed tenancy at will, 1938

             Rent increases, applicability of laws to long-term agreements, 1941

      Utilities

             Alternative sellers, acquisition of services from, 1767, 1770

             Termination of service by public utility for nonpayment, requirements, 3242

             Universal energy charge, imposition, refunds and use, 3231-3237

             Water quality, posting of reports, testing, 1938

MOBILE HOMES AND MANUFACTURED HOMES

      Claims against licensees, limit on payments from recovery account, 488

      Property tax

             Classification of manufactured homes as real property, 1118, 1548

             Liens for taxes, expiration, penalty, 1554, 1555

             Rolls, inclusion of manufactured homes on, 1550

             Seizure and sale to satisfy taxes, 1556

      Residential neighborhoods, permit to place manufactured home within, 1120

      Sales, perfection of security interest, 722

      Transfer of title or interest, signatures required to be notarized, 489

MOBILE MEDICAL UNITS

      Licensure and regulation, 1341, 1342

MOBILE TELEPHONE SERVICE (See CELLULAR PHONES)

MOLESTATION (See also SEX OFFENDERS)

      Penalties, 2789

MONEY MARKETS

      Mutual funds, investment by local governments, 599

MONOPOLIES

      Restraint of trade or commerce, unlawful acts, 484

MORTGAGE BROKERS AND AGENTS

      Advertisements, inclusion of disclosure statement, 2470

      Annual examinations, 2467

      Complaints against, filing, 2474

      Continuing education requirements, 2464, 2472

      Disciplinary action

             Grounds, 2474

             Major violations, 2476

             Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

      Escrow holders to record number and expiration date of license, 2463

      Financial statements, filing, 2467

      Licenses

             Applications, 2464

             Fees, authority of division to increase, 2466

             Renewal, 2464, 2465

             Suspension or revocation, 2476

      Power of attorney, authority, 2471

      Private investors, relations with, 2463, 2468-2472

      Registration of agents, requirement, expiration and fees, 2472

      Supervision of agents, 2473

      Termination of association by agent, notice, 2473

MORTGAGE COMPANIES

      Change of address, procedure, fines, 2044

      Disciplinary action, summary posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

      Escrow holders to record number and expiration date of license, 2463

      License applications, contents, 2045

      Out-of-state entities, availability of records, 2046

      Residential swimming pools and spas, financing of construction, 2976, 2977, 2980

MORTGAGES

      Collateralized obligations, investment by local governments, 597

      Federal agricultural mortgage corporation, public investments, 2293, 2296

      Housing division, powers, 2121, 2122

      Property insurance exceeding replacement value of improvements as condition of loan prohibited, 1465

      Recording of document which includes legal description of property, information required, 478

MORTICIANS (See FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS)

MOTELS (See PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS)

MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRY

      Facilities (See PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS)

      Tutoring of minors, requirements, approval by school board, 1423

MOTOR CARRIERS (See also MOTOR VEHICLES)

      Antique trucks and truck-tractors, special license plates, 1859, 1863

      Hazardous materials, transportation (See HAZARDOUS MATERIALS)

      Internet pharmacies, applicability of laws, 1053

MOTOR OIL

      Standards, adoption and enforcement by state board of agriculture, 852

      Theft, penalty, 3025

      Unlawful disposal, fine, 1237

MOTOR POOL DIVISION, STATE (See ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS AND OTHER LICENSEES

      Bonds, conditions, 1889, 1890

      Consumer fraud, actions by victims, 490

      Dealer's report of sale, receipt by purchaser, 915-919

      Electronic submission of documents to department, program for, 2778

      Forms for transfer of ownership, receipt, fees, 914

      Garagemen, waiver of registration fees, 968

      Temporary placards for movement of vehicles, requirements, expiration, 915, 918

      Theft of automotive products or fuel, penalty, 3025

MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TAXES

      Delinquent taxes, collection, 1879, 1881

      Dishonored payments, service charges, 708, 1879

      Distribution to counties and cities, 387, 1598

      Watercraft fuel tax, use for recreational facilities, 1074

MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE (See INSURANCE)

MOTOR VEHICLES

      Alternative fuels

             Incentive programs for use of alternative fuels, development, 2388

             School bonds, use to purchase alternative-fuel vehicles, 2334

      Appraisers of damage (See APPRAISERS OF DAMAGE TO MOTOR VEHICLES)

      Batteries, fines for unlawful disposal, 1237

      Buses (See BUSES; SCHOOL BUSES)

      Combinations of vehicles, authorization for certain holders of noncommercial drivers' licenses to drive, 741

      Diesel fuel (See DIESEL FUEL; SPECIAL FUEL TAX)

      Driver education (See DRIVER EDUCATION)

      Drivers' licenses

             Agreements with other states for exchange of information, 920

             Anatomical gifts, donations to account, receipt of information, 681

             Change of name or address, notification to department, 920

             Delinquent fees or taxes owed state, suspension of licenses, 1882

             Demerit points, exception to provision allowing cancellation on completion of traffic safety course, 920

             Design, 1501

             Diabetics and epileptics, use of colors on licenses issued to, 1502

             Driver License Compact, repeal, 925

             Fees

                   Charge for dishonored payments, 708

                   Collection of delinquent fees, 1881

             Minors, design, 1501

             Photographs

                   Fees, 2826

                   Placement on license, 1501

                   Restrictions on release, 909

             Social security number, repeal of federal mandate requiring recordation on application urged, 3482

      Drivers' records, release of information, 909

      DUI (See DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE)

      Engine emission control (See AIR POLLUTION)

      Farm equipment, use of dyed special fuel when operating on highways, 854

      Gasoline (See GASOLINE; MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TAXES)

      Insurance (See INSURANCE)

      Leases (See also RENTAL CARS)

             Temporary placards for movement of vehicles, 916, 919

      License plates

             Animal appreciation, special plates, 1466

             Antique trucks, special plates, 1859, 1863

             Bighorn sheep plates, time for replacement, 1115

             Federal lands in Las Vegas, preservation, special plates, 1858, 1863

             Fire fighters, special plates, use of fees, 1508, 1511

             Las Vegas centennial, special plates, 577

             Nevada test site historical foundation, special plates, 1857, 1863

             Pyramid Lake and Lower Truckee River, special and souvenir plates, 1672

             Rodeos, special plates, 1674

             Special plates, prospective increase in minimum number of applications required for issuance, 1837

             V & T Railroad, special and souvenir plates, 583

      Licensing and registration

             Certificates of ownership and power of attorney forms, retention by department, 1888

             Electronic submission and storage of documents, program for, 2778

             Fees

                   Charge for dishonored payments, 708

                   Delinquent fees, procedure for collection, 1882

                   Reinstatement after suspension of registration, 670

             Inspection stations or authorized stations, renewal of registrations, 700

             Suspension of registration for lack of insurance, reinstatement, 670

      Motor oil (See MOTOR OIL)

      Public transportation (See PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION)

      Racing vehicles, sales and use tax exemption, 737

      Rental cars (See RENTAL CARS)

      Repair shops (See GARAGES AND REPAIR SHOPS)

      Riding on flatbed truck or in pickup bed, restrictions, penalties, 1906

      Sales

             Consumer fraud, actions by victims, 490

             Dealer's report of sale, receipt by purchaser, 915-919

             Forms for transfer of ownership, receipt, fees, 914

             Security interests, perfection, 722

             Temporary placards for movement of vehicles, 915, 918

      School buses (See SCHOOL BUSES)

      Special mobile equipment, exemption from special fuel tax, 853

      Taxicabs (See TAXICABS)

      Temporary operating permits, expiration, 913

      Theft of automotive products or fuel, penalty, 3025

      Tires

             Recycling fee, collection of delinquencies, 1879, 1881

             Unlawful disposal, fines, 1237

      Traffic control (See TRAFFIC CONTROL)

      Vehicle privilege tax (See VEHICLE PRIVILEGE TAX)

MOTOR VEHICLES AND PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF

      Administration costs, use of money from state highway fund, 1832

      Anatomical gifts, duties, regulations, 681-683

      Authorized expenditures, 3018, 3023

      Budget shortfalls, supplemental appropriations, 2701

      Carson City office, reversion of previous appropriation extended, 1113

      Collection of taxes and fees, 1881, 1882, 2542

      Composition, 2543

      Director

             Deputy directors, appointment, duties, 2543

             Peace officer powers removed, 2593

             Salary, 2878

             Service at pleasure of governor, 2543

      Dishonored payments, fees, 708

      Driver's licenses, agreements with other states, regulations, 920

      Electronic submission of documents, establishment of program, 2778

      Emergency management, division of (See EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT)

      Fire marshal division, state (See FIRE MARSHAL, STATE)

      General appropriations, 2863-2867

      Highway patrol division (See HIGHWAY PATROL, NEVADA)

      Inspection stations, regulations relating to renewal of registrations, 700

      Investigation division (See INVESTIGATION DIVISION)

      License plates (See also MOTOR VEHICLES)

             Replacement of plates, time, reversion of previous appropriation, 1115

             Revolving account for issuance of special plates, deposits, 1837

             Special plates, prospective increase in minimum number of applications required for issuance, 1837

      Marijuana, preparation and issuance of identification cards for medical use, 3066

      Motor carrier permits, appointment of vendors, 2547

      Motor vehicle revolving account, amount, 380

      Parole and probation, division of (See PAROLE AND PROBATION, DIVISION OF)

      Personnel

             Appropriation relating to reclassification, 375

             Classified employees, salary increase, 2881, 2883

             Unclassified employees, salaries, 2878

      Pollution control account, duties, 2682

      Records

             Originals of certain documents, retention for specified period, 1888

             Release of information, 909

      Rental car fees, receipt of reports, 3097

      Reorganization into two departments, 2532

      Special fuel tax, regulations, 853

      State parks division, appropriation for radio connection with, 2142

      Traffic stops, consultation regarding study, 2852

      Verification of insurance

             Account for verification of insurance, transfer of money, 2826

             Reinstatement of suspended registration, regulation, 671

MOTORBOATS (See BOATS AND BOATING)

MOUNT CHARLESTON

      National monument, designation urged, 3348

MOVING WALKS (See ELEVATORS, ESCALATORS AND MOVING WALKS)

MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS (See CITIES)

MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGES

      Assault or battery by probationer, prisoner or parolee, penalties, 380

      Financial disclosure statements, 1957, 2290

      Henderson, City of, election, term and qualifications, 970

      Las Vegas, City of, terms, 10

      Reno, City of, terms, 557

      Sparks, City of, election, 394

MURDER

      Attempted murder, limitation of criminal action, 3031, 3041

      Genetic marker testing of certain convicted persons, 1852, 3032

      Sexually motivated offenses (See SEX OFFENDERS)

MUSEUMS

      Boulder City railroad museum, reversion of previous appropriation, 2387

      Division institutions generally

             Abandoned property, ownership, 932, 1648

             Authorized expenditures, 3014

             Change accounts, establishment, 930

             General appropriation, 2860

             Gifts, endowments and trusts, conditions or restraints to be in writing, 929

             Museum directors, appointment, classification, powers and duties, 927

             Petty cash accounts, maximum amount, 930

             Surplus property, sale procedure, 931

      Lost City museum, appropriation, 556, 2860

      Nevada state railroad museum

             Appropriation, 556, 2860

             Fees for train rides, establishment, 930

             Use and safety regulations, adoption, 929, 941

      Toilet facilities, Braille signs required, 704

MUSEUMS AND HISTORY, BOARD OF

      Fees for train rides provided by institution, establishment, 930

      General appropriation, 2860

      Las Vegas centennial license plates, duties, 577

      Petty cash accounts and change accounts, establishment, 930

      Surplus property, approval of expenditure of proceeds, 931

MUSEUMS, LIBRARY AND ARTS, DEPARTMENT OF

      Authorized expenditures, 3014

      Computer software and equipment, appropriation, 2378

      Conservation laboratory, appropriation, 2387

      Equipment, appropriation, 2418

      General appropriation, 2860

      Historic preservation, office of, oversight of program that allows donor to name historic place, 1653

      Libraries, appropriations for grants

             Equipment and collection development, 2378

             School libraries, 2898

      Monument program, appropriation, 2418

      Museums and history, division of

             Abandoned property, ownership, 932, 1648

             Administrator, duties generally, 930

             Boulder City railroad museum, reversion of previous appropriation, 2387

             Gifts, endowments and trusts, conditions or restraints to be in writing, 929

             Museum directors, appointment, classification, powers and duties, 927

             Railroad equipment, adoption of safety regulations, 929, 941

             Supplemental appropriation, 556

             Surplus items, sale procedure, 931

      Nevada humanities committee, appropriation, 2417

      Participatory democracy, duties, continuation of committee urged, 3477

      Petty cash accounts, maximum amount, 930

      Redesignated department of cultural affairs, 925

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2878

      Supplemental appropriation, 556

      Winnemucca, Sarah, duties regarding statue for U.S. Capitol, 985

MUTUAL FUNDS

      Money markets, investment by local governments, 599

      State investment authorized, 2291, 2300, 2301

N

NAMES

      Accountants, registration of practice under fictitious name, 568, 572

      Businesses, filing and renewal of fictitious name certificates, 810

      Corporations, change in corporate name, filing fees, 1379

      Drivers' licenses, notice of change to motor vehicles department, 920

      Foreign limited-liability companies, authority to use any name, 1387

      Historic places, fund-raising programs that allow donor to name, 1653

      Insurance producers, use of fictitious names, 2196

      Limited partnerships, requirements, 1397

      Nurses, mandatory use of surname on identification badges prohibited, 623

NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE, NEVADA COMMISSION FOR

      Appropriation, 2399

NATIONAL COLLEGE OF JUVENILE AND FAMILY JUSTICE

      Appropriation, 2381

NATIONAL GUARD (See also MILITARY, OFFICE OF THE)

      General appropriation, 2861, 2864

      Unclassified service of state, removal from designation as, 1439

NATIONAL JUDICIAL COLLEGE

      Appropriation, 2380

NATIVE AMERICANS (See INDIANS)

NATURAL GAS

      Alternative fuels (See ALTERNATIVE FUELS)

      Companies (See PUBLIC UTILITIES)

      Motor vehicles, development of incentive programs for use of alternative fuels, 2388

      Petroleum products, natural gas excluded from definition, 851

NEEDLES HIGHWAY

      Improvements, use of certain tax proceeds authorized, 1665

NEVADA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE

      Entities other than agencies, permanent regulations included in code, 1422, 2316

      Halfway houses for alcohol and drug abusers, removal of regulations, 2518

NEVADA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES

      Citizenship programs, expansion urged, 3477

      Incorporation of towns, representation on advisory committee, 2702

NEVADA HISTORICAL SOCIETY (See HISTORICAL SOCIETIES)

NEVADA LEAGUE OF CITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES

      Citizenship programs, expansion urged, 3477

      Incorporation of towns, representation on advisory committee, 2702

NEVADA MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE (See MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION PROGRAMS)

NEVADA REPORTS

      Appropriation for reproduction of older volumes, 640

      Nevada historical society, donation to, 929

NEVADA REVISED STATUTES

      Population based laws, revision to reflect 2000 census results, 1959-2000

      Technical corrections, 18-286

NEVADA SILVER HAIRED LEGISLATIVE FORUM

      Appointment and qualifications of members, 3026, 3027

      Appropriation, 2421

      Biennial reports, 3028

      Expiration of terms of current members, 3030

      Independent operation, authorization, funding, 3026

      Money received, deposit, expenditure, 3026

      Public hearings, duties, 3028

      Unspent campaign contributions, donation to forum, 3029

NEVADA TAXPAYERS ASSOCIATION

      Incorporation of towns, representation on advisory committee, 2702

NEVADA TEST SITE HISTORICAL FOUNDATION

      License plates for support of preservation of history of atomic testing, issuance, 1857, 1863

NEVADA YOUTH TRAINING CENTER (See JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES)

NEWSPAPERS

      Abandoned infants, service of summons upon parents, 1260

      Cemeteries, publication of notice of removal of remains, 989, 990

      County recorders, purchase and preservation of newspapers, 1734

      Fictitious name certificates, notice regarding renewal, 810

      Fiscal reports of local governments, publication of summaries, 1420

      Installment-purchase agreements, notice of intent of local government, 2312

      Municipal utilities, notice of acquisition or expansion of facilities, 2073, 2078, 2082

      Mutual insurers, publication of notice of conversion, 2236

      Public works projects, notices and advertisements for bids, 2015, 2018

      Real property transfer tax, collection, publication of notices, 1590

      Tour operators and brokers, notice of actions against, 981, 2148

NOISE

      Aircraft noise in Clark County, establishment of advisory committee, reporting of violations, 1721

NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS

      Amendment  and restatement of governing instruments, 1382, 1383, 1412

      Animals, grants to certain organizations that adopt, spay and neuter, 1466

      Bake sales, permit requirements, exceptions, 1505

      Charter schools, representation on committee to form school, 3125

      Conversion into domestic or foreign entity

             Abandonment of plan, 1409

             Effect of conversion, 1414

             Effective date, 1413

             Fees, 1412, 3192

             Liability of owners, 1414

             Plans, provision to owners, 1413

             Procedures, 1403-1406

             Restrictions, 1403

             Service of process on resulting foreign entity, 1403, 3192

             Termination, 1410

             Terms dependent upon outside facts authorized, requirements, 1412

      Counties and cities, donation of real property to corporations for public benefit, 1710

      Dissolution and winding up, 1383, 1384

      Documents filed with secretary of state

             Correction of documents, expedited filing, 1382

             Notice regarding requirements and penalties for filing documents, 2375

      Garbage and rubbish, authority regarding clean up and educational programs, 1234

      Historic preservation fund-raising programs that allow donors to name historic places, authority, 1653

      Mergers and exchanges of interest

             Agent for service of process, fees, 3192

             Amendment of articles of incorporation, 1412

             Definitions, 1406, 1407

            Filing fees, 1412, 3192

             Signatures required, 1413

             Subsidiaries, mergers, 1410, 1411

             Terms dependent upon outside facts authorized, requirements, 1412

      Mobile home corporate cooperative parks, applicability of certain laws, 1937

      Tahoe Basin environmental projects, agreements with nonprofit entities authorized, 367

NONPROFIT HOSPITAL, MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICE CORPORATIONS

      Claims, approval and payment, 2733, 2743

      Federally qualified health centers, contracts for services, 1924

      Marijuana, coverage for medical use not required, 3065

      Mastectomy, coverage, 2249

      Preferred provider listings, fees prohibited, 2732

      Prescription drug coverage

             Disclosures, prohibited acts, 861

             Limit or exclusion of coverage restricted, 862

NONRESIDENTS

      Concealed weapons, permits, procedures, 612

      Insurance consultants, agent for service of process, 2210

      Insurance producers, licensure, 2195

      Letters of administration, entitlement, 2344

      Presidential elections, voting by new residents, 1954

NORTH LAS VEGAS, CITY OF (For general provisions, see CITIES)

      Annexation (See also ANNEXATION)

             Authority expanded, 2941

             Inclusion of certain property required, 605

      Charter amendments

             City attorney, contracts in lieu of or in addition to appointment, 748

             Quorum of city council, 1131

             Utilities, regulation, 2103-2105

      Energy efficiency in structures, adoption of codes, 2531

NORTHERN NEVADA RAILWAY FOUNDATION

      License plates for support of V & T Railroad, consultations, 583

NOTARIES PUBLIC

      Apostilles, issuance, 655

      Certificates of notarial acts, 655-657

      Commencement of term of appointment, 653

      Digital or electronic signatures

             Adoption of procedures for notarization, 652

             Satisfaction of requirements, 2718

      Fictitious names of businesses, certificates to be notarized, 811

      Journals, 654

      Manufactured homes, notarized signatures on transfer of title or interest, 489

      Oath or affirmation of office, form of certificate, 651

      Training, courses of study provided by secretary of state, fees, 651

      Unlawful acts, 651, 653

NUCLEAR PROJECTS, AGENCY FOR

      Appropriation, 2857

      Authorized expenditures, 3011

NUCLEAR WASTE (See HAZARDOUS MATERIALS)

NUISANCES

      Abandoned nuisances, abatement, relocation of tenants, 3103, 3104

      Building, housing or other codes, violations defined as nuisance activity, 3101

      Child care facilities, grounds for license revocation, 1354

      Chronic nuisances, abatement, special assessments, 3101

      Court reporting firms, unlicensed practice, 1012

      Dangerous structures or conditions, abatement, special assessments, 3100, 3102

      Facilities for the dependent, grounds for license revocation, 1351

      Halfway houses, grounds for revocation of certification, 1351

      Property managers, violations grounds for disciplinary action, 1355

      Relocation of tenants relating to abatement of certain conditions, recovery of costs, 3099, 3104

NURSES AND NURSING

      Advanced practitioners of nursing

             Controlled substances, authority to prescribe, 407

             Internet pharmacies, restrictions on filling of prescriptions, 1054

             Mentally ill persons, authority to conduct medical examinations relating to emergency admissions, 1018

      Assault or battery of public employee who makes home visits, penalties, 380

      Dangerous drugs, possession and administration, 2

      Disciplinary action

             Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

      Identification badges, mandatory inclusion of surname prohibited, 623

      Physicians' assistants, nurses may accept direction from, 1

      Records of work assignments, preparation and maintenance by employers, 623

      School nurses (See also SCHOOLS, PUBLIC--Personnel)

             Chief nurse, qualifications, duties, 540

             Employment of additional personnel urged, 3436

             Nursing services, responsibilities, 541

      State board of nursing

             Activities of board, report to legislature, 946

             Complaints, investigation, 623

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, 1166

             Personnel lists, confidentiality, 623

             State financial administrative laws, exemption, 1456

             Training and assistance from internal audits division, exemption, 944

             Women's health care, promotion of access and improvements, 3449

      State employment, exclusions from unclassified service, 1440

      University system, increase in enrollment directed, student loans, 2944

NURSING ASSISTANTS

      Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

      Summary of disciplinary action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

NURSING HOMES (See generally MEDICAL AND RELATED FACILITIES)

NYE COUNTY

      Boundary between Clark and Nye counties, revision, 2283

      Emergency telephone system, imposition of surcharge, 2123, 2125, 2126

O

OATHS AND AFFIRMATIONS

      Architects, interior designers and residential designers, 1788

      Certificate of administration of oath of office, form, 651

      Voting in person after requesting absent ballot, procedure, 2951, 2960

OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES (See also INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

      Contagious diseases

             Employees, coverage for exposure to certain diseases, 827

             Hepatitis, coverage of firemen and emergency medical attendants, 1874

             Reports relating to certain claims, duties of insurers and administrator, 828, 829

             Tuberculosis, coverage of police officers and firemen, 1014

      Emergency medical attendants, coverage for exposure to hepatitis, 1874

      Firemen

             Hepatitis, coverage for exposure, 1874

             Tuberculosis, coverage for exposure, 1014

      Out-of-state temporary employment, coverage, 2741

      Police officers

             State fire marshal, assistant and deputies included in definition for purposes of coverage, 948

             Tuberculosis, coverage for exposure, 1014

      Reports relating to certain claims, duties of insurers and administrator, 828, 829

      Uninsured employers' claim fund, use, 2741

OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION

      Authorized expenditures, 3013

      Construction education, review of programs, distribution of grants, 2408

      General appropriation, 2859

      Prisoners or parolees, community re-entry programs, 1162

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS

      Board of occupational therapy

             Activities of board, report to legislature, 946

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, 1166

             State financial administrative laws, exemption, 1456

             Training and assistance from internal audits division, exemption, 944

      Disciplinary action

             Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

OIL AND GAS

      Alternative fuels (See ALTERNATIVE FUELS)

      Diesel fuel (See DIESEL FUEL)

      Gasoline (See GASOLINE)

      Motor oil (See MOTOR OIL)

      Natural gas (See NATURAL GAS)

      Propane (See LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS)

      Public utilities generally (See PUBLIC UTILITIES)

OLDER PERSONS (See AGED PERSONS)

OMBUDSMEN

      Residential swimming pools and spas, office created, 2980

OPEN MEETING LAW (See MEETINGS OF PUBLIC AGENCIES)

OPEN-SPACE LAND

      Subdivisions or planned unit developments, maintenance, assessments, 744

OPHTHALMOLOGISTS (See also PHYSICIANS)

      Optometrists, authority to collaborate with, 1000

      Refractive laser surgery centers, regulation, 1339

OPTICIANS

      Board of dispensing opticians

             Activities of board, report to legislatures, 946

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, 1166

             State financial administrative laws, exemption, 1456

             Training and assistance from internal audits division, exemption, 944

      Disciplinary action

             Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

OPTOMETRISTS

      Disciplinary action

             Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

      Internet pharmacies, restrictions on filling of prescriptions, 1054

      Nevada state board of optometry

             Activities of board, report to legislature, 946

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, 1166

             State financial administrative laws, exemption, 1456

             Training and assistance from internal audits division, exemption, 944

      Ophthalmologists, authority to collaborate with, 1000

      Pharmacy law, inclusion as practitioners, 1631

ORDINANCES

      Advisory boards, travel expenses, 477

      Affordable housing, 966

      Aircraft noise in Clark County, abatement, 1721, 1722

      Amateur radio operators, certain restrictions on antenna structures prohibited, 596

      Animal control

             Civil liability for violations, 2279

             Control and protection, 966

             Inherently dangerous animals, designation, insurance requirements, 2279

      Building codes (See BUILDING CODES)

      Businesses, local rules affecting, 755

      Child care facilities, violations grounds for license revocation, 1354

      Civil penalties for violations, 966

      Construction codes and energy codes regulating energy efficiency, 2531

      Controlled substances, penalties, 3066

      Disclosure of improper governmental action, protections, 3048

      Elko, City of, 452

      Facilities for the dependent, violations grounds for license revocation, 1351

      Family cemeteries, 988

      Fictitious name certificates, expiration, 810

      Fire departments, fees for transport of sick or injured persons, 1000

      Graffiti on private property, removal, 849

      Halfway houses, grounds for revocation of certification, 1351

      Land use planning, appeal procedures, 2803, 2806

      Legal services and pro bono programs, additional court fees for support, 2679

      Newly incorporated city, powers of first elected officers, 701

      Nonconforming outdoor advertising structures, required removal, 2281

      Nuisance abatement, 3102

      Planned unit developments, maintenance of proposed improvements, 744

      Property managers, violations grounds for disciplinary action, 1355

      Rehabilitation of property, 966

      Residential care or group facilities, 1907

      Skateboard parks, 2776

      Subdivisions, maintenance of proposed improvements, 744

      Taxes, restrictions on ordinances to impose or increase, 966

      Town advisory boards in Clark County, appointment or election, 1688

      Youth shelters, designation and operation, 1152

      Zoning (See ZONING)

ORGAN DONORS (See ANATOMICAL GIFTS)

ORIENTAL MEDICINE

      Acupuncture, licenses abolished, 1103

      Disciplinary action

             Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

      Examinations, time and subjects, 1105

      Licensure, qualifications, 1105, 1109, 2416

      Schools and seminars, approval, list, 1104

      State board of Oriental medicine

             Activities of board, report to legislature, 946

             Complaints against licensees, duties, 1103

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, 1166

             State financial administrative laws, exemption, 1456

             Training and assistance from internal audits division, exemption, 944

OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS (See also PHYSICIANS)

      Complaints against, filing, investigation, 494-496

      Computers to transmit information to pharmacy, provision by pharmacy or insurer, 834

      County hospital board of trustees, composition, 468

      Disciplinary action

             Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

      District hospital board of trustees, composition, 469

      Guardianships, certification of need for temporary guardian, 868, 869

      Licenses, qualifications, fees, 491, 493

      Osteopathic physicians' assistants, certification fees, 493

      Physicians' assistants, authority to supervise, 799

      Referrals to surgical hospitals in which physician has financial interest, 1072

      State board of osteopathic medicine

             Activities of board, report to legislature, 946

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, 1166

             Executive director, appointment, 491

             State financial administrative laws, exemption, 1456

             Training and assistance from internal audits division, exemption, 944

P

PANDERING

      Genetic marker testing of certain convicted persons, 1852, 3032

      Registration of certain offenders, procedures, 2050, 2053

PARDONS

      Restoration of civil rights and release from penalties and disabilities, 1696

PARENT AND CHILD

      Abandonment of newborn child, safe haven legislation, 1254

      Adoption (See ADOPTION)

      Child abuse or neglect (See CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT)

      Custody (See CHILD CUSTODY)

      Do-not-resuscitate orders, acquisition on behalf of minors, 815

      Domestic violence (See DOMESTIC VIOLENCE)

      Education (See also SCHOOLS, PUBLIC)

             Accountability program, receipt of reports, 1480

             Achievement and proficiency examinations, notices regarding security plan and effect of  breach, 1199

             Charter schools, parent's consent required for release of pupil's records, 3142

             Entertainment industry, tutoring of minor employees, 1423

             Informational pamphlet, receipt, 1090, 1091

             School policies to promote parental involvement, adoption, 978

             Violence in schools

                   Actions to reduce urged, 3435

                   Response plans, representation on committees, 1324, 1326, 1330, 1332

      Genetic marker testing, use to determine parentage, 1856, 3037

      Hearing test of newborn, objection included in medical record, 2461

      Juvenile delinquents (See JUVENILE DELINQUENTS)

      Medical marijuana,  registry cards issued to minors, 3056

      Minors generally (See MINORS)

      Police officers, definition for purposes of certain survivor benefits, 948

      Support (See CHILD SUPPORT)

      Teenage pregnancy, state partnership to reduce rate, representation, 2523

      Termination of parental rights

             Abandoned newborns delivered to emergency service providers, 1254

             Attorney representing child, authority and rights, 1708

             Plan for permanent placement of child, inclusion of order, 1839

      Youth shelters, liability of parent for services obtained by fraud, 1153

PARK RANGERS (See also PEACE OFFICERS)

      Specialized law enforcement units, duties when felony committed in presence of officer, 1868

PARKING

      Handicapped parking spaces and signs

             Disabled veterans, use of spaces, 1861

             Erection and maintenance of signs, duties, 566

      Traffic control generally (See TRAFFIC CONTROL)

PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS

      Impact fees, financing of projects, 843

      Planned unit developments, maintenance of and assessments for projects, 744

      Public works, authority of public body to contract with design-build team, 2013

      Sex offenders, avoidance of parks as condition of probation or parole, 2051, 2069

      Skateboard parks, safety requirements, prohibited acts, 2775

      Sparks, City of, naming of park to honor Jeanne L. Botts urged, 3441

      State parks (See STATE PARKS AND RECREATIONAL AREAS)

      Subdivisions, maintenance of and assessments for projects, 744

      Toilet facilities, Braille signs required, 704

PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS (See also SCHOOLS, PRIVATE)

      Private school laws, exemption, notice to parent or guardian of exempt status, 1024

PAROLE

      Assault or battery of certain persons by parolee, enhanced penalties, 380

      Child abuse or neglect, conditions, notice of release of offender, 1141, 1142

      Civil rights, restoration, 1696

      Computer crimes, conditions for parole, 2798, 2800

      Genetic marker testing of out-of-state parolees, 3032

      Interstate compact for adult offender supervision, ratification, 2356

      Medical marijuana, prohibition against use as condition prohibited, 3072

      Out-of-State Parolee Supervision, Uniform Act, repeal, 2370

      Re-entry into communities, programs for, participation, 1160

      Sealing of records, petition, 1692

      Sex offenders (See SEX OFFENDERS)

PAROLE AND PROBATION, DIVISION OF

      Authorized expenditures, 3018

      Civil rights restoration, duties, 1690-1697

      Computers, appropriations, 2406, 2407

      Department of public safety, part of, 2533

      General appropriation, 2863

      Genetic marker testing of certain convicted persons, duties, 3032

      Re-entry into communities, programs for, duties, 1162, 1166

      Registration of certain offenders, duties removed, 2050

      Salaries, increase, 2878, 2885

      Security upgrades and operating expenses, appropriation, 2419

      Sex offenders, supervision, 2051, 2063

      Stale payroll claim, supplemental appropriation, 2701

      Telecommunications, appropriation, 2407

PAROLE COMMISSIONERS, STATE BOARD OF

      Civil rights restoration, duties, 1696, 1697

      Community re-entry programs for offenders, duties, 1165

      General appropriation, 2863

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2878

      Supplemental appropriation, 2701

PARTICIPATORY DEMOCRACY, COMMITTEE ON

      Continuation urged, duties, 3477

PARTIES TO ACTIONS (For actions generally, see ACTIONS)

      Legislative members, stay of court proceedings during session, 481

PARTNERSHIPS

      Conversion into domestic or foreign entities

             Abandonment of plan, 1409

             Approval by partners, 1403

             Effect of conversion, 1414

             Effective date, 1413

             Fees, 1412, 3192

             Liability of owners, 1414

             Plans, provision to owners, 1413

             Procedures, 1403-1406

             Service of process on resulting foreign entities, 1403, 3192

             Termination, 1410

             Terms dependent upon outside facts authorized, requirements, 1412

      Court reporting firms, licensure, 1007

      Fictitious name certificates, filing and renewal, 810

      Interior or residential design, practice of, 1790

      Land surveying, practice of, 1792

      Landscape architecture, practice of, 509

      Limited-liability partnerships (See LIMITED-LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS)

      Limited partnerships (See LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS)

      Mergers and exchanges of interest

             Agent for service of process, fees, 3192

             Approval by partners, 1409, 1410

             Definitions, 1406, 1407

             Filing fees, 1412, 3192

             Terms dependent upon outside facts authorized, requirements, 1412

      Notice regarding requirements and penalties for filing documents, 2375

      Pharmacies, reports of changes to board, 1632

      Public accounting practice under fictitious name, registration required, 568, 572

PATENTS

      Government patent easement, procedure for vacating, 1451

      Rights of employers, 942

PATERNITY

      Genetic marker testing, use to determine parentage, 1856, 3037

PATIENTS

      Bill of rights, duties of insurance commissioner, 2180

      Diseases (See DISEASES; OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES)

      Emergency medical services (See AMBULANCES; EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES)

      Emergency patients, legislative study of diversion to other facilities, 1344

      HMO's (See HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS)

      Insurance (See INSURANCE--Health insurance)

      Managed care (See MANAGED CARE)

      Medical errors, legislative study of reporting system, 3419

      Medical facilities (See HOSPITALS; MEDICAL AND RELATED FACILITIES)

      Medical records (See MEDICAL RECORDS)

      Mentally ill persons (See MENTALLY ILL PERSONS)

      Optometrists and ophthalmologists, duties of collaborating practitioners, 1001

      Practitioners (See specific profession)

      Referrals to surgical hospitals in which physician has financial interest, 1072

      Visitation rights, 3047

PEACE OFFICERS

      Abandonment of newborn child, safe haven legislation, 1254

      Agriculture, state department of, field agents and inspectors, 1729

      Assault or battery by probationer, prisoner or parolee, penalties, 380

      Capitol police (See CAPITOL POLICE)

      Certification within certain period required, 1731

      Constables (See CONSTABLES)

      Correctional officers (See PRISONS, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Domestic violence protective orders, enforcement, 2127

      False reports of crime, action to recover response costs, 2851

      Felony committed or attempted in presence of officers with limited jurisdiction, duties, 1868

      Group insurance (See also INSURANCE)

             Police officer includes state fire marshal, assistant and deputies for purposes of survivor benefits, 948

      Highway patrol (See HIGHWAY PATROL, NEVADA)

      Indian tribal police, interlocal agreements to provide training and certification, 1730

      Industrial insurance (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

      Jails and detention facilities (See JAILS AND DETENTION FACILITIES)

      Metro (See METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENTS)

      Misconduct

             Polygraphic examinations, submission by officer optional, prohibited acts regarding officer's refusal, 1663

             University police, duties of review boards, 1463

      Motor vehicle and public safety departments, powers of certain personnel, 2593

      Occupational diseases (See OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES)

      Peace Officers' Memorial Day designated, 3446

      Police animals

             Applicability of laws regarding riding horses in public places, 996

             Definition, 997

             Maliciously mistreating, injuring or killing, penalties, 2889

      Police departments (See POLICE DEPARTMENTS)

      Racial profiling, unlawful acts, protection of whistle blowers, 2852

      Registration of certain offenders, duties, 2053, 2055, 2058, 2060

      Retirement (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT)

      School police officers, duties when felony committed in presence of officer, 1868

      School violence

             Actions to reduce urged, 3435

             Assistance during certain crises, 1327, 1333

             Receipt of response plans, 1325, 1331

             Representation on committees to develop or review response plans, 1324, 1326, 1330, 1332

      Sheriffs (See SHERIFFS)

      Sirens and lights, use by emergency vehicles, 740

      Traffic stops, study by attorney general, cooperation, 2852

      University police, creation and duties of review boards, 1463

      Workplace harassment protective orders, duties, immunities, 2847

PEACE OFFICERS' STANDARDS AND TRAINING COMMISSION

      Authorized expenditures, 3019

      Certification and training of peace officers, powers and duties, 1730, 1731

      Executive director, salary, 2880

PEDESTRIAN PATHS (See also TRAILS)

      Master plans, inclusion of paths for pedestrians in transit plans, 1681

PERPETUITIES, RULE AGAINST

      Applicability, 1345, 2506

      Repeal, 3469

PERSONAL ASSISTANCE FOR PERSONS WITH SEVERE FUNCTIONAL DISABILITIES, ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON

      Creation, 3108

PERSONAL INJURIES (See ACCIDENTS; ACTIONS)

PERSONAL PROPERTY (See also specific types of property)

      Debts owed state, time for notice and demand to transmit property of debtor held by other agency, 1877

      Intangible property, when presumed abandoned, 1647, 1648

      Taxation (See PROPERTY TAX)

PERSONAL WATERCRAFT (See also BOATS AND BOATING)

      Operators, minimum age, 1719

      Personal flotation devices, requirements, 1948

      Rental or lease, requirements, 1719

PERSONNEL, DEPARTMENT OF

      Adjustment of grievances, regulations, 1440

      Authorized expenditures, 3012

      Catastrophic leave, committee on, creation, duties, 2139

      Cooperation with public employees' retirement board, provision repealed, 1442

      Correctional or engineering personnel, duties regarding reclassification, 2885

      Employees, salaries of unclassified positions, 2878

      Index of positions, duties, 1440

      Museum directors, classification, 927

      Reports of appointing authorities, 1440

      State printing division employees, review of classification, 616

      Unclassified service, duties, 2881

PESTICIDES AND PEST CONTROL

      Agricultural commodities, quarantine, 696

      Agriculture department, enforcement powers of field agents and inspectors, 1731

      Liability insurance for application of pesticides by aircraft, 469

PETROLEUM PRODUCTS

      Agriculture department, enforcement powers of field agents and inspectors, 1731

      Agriculture, state board of, regulations, 852

      Cleanup of discharged petroleum, fees

             Delinquent fees, collection, 1879, 1881

             Dishonored payments, service charges, 708, 1879

      Definition, 851

      LP gas (See LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS)

      Motor oil (See MOTOR OIL)

      Motor vehicle fuel (See DIESEL FUEL; GASOLINE)

      Natural gas (See NATURAL GAS; PUBLIC UTILITIES)

      Taxation (See MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TAXES; SPECIAL FUEL TAX)

      Theft, penalty, 3025

PETS (See ANIMALS)

PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACY

      Computers, provision to practitioners authorized, 834

      Controlled substances, applicability of laws, 888

      Corporations, reports of change of officers, 1632

      Disciplinary action

             Fines, 1634

             Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

             Reprimands, restrictions, 836

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

             Suspension of license or permit, 1634

      Foreign pharmacies, operation in state, 1631-1633

      Intern pharmacists, qualifications, certificates of registration, 835

      Internet pharmacies (See INTERNET)

      Partnerships, reports of change of partners, 1632

      Practitioner includes optometrists, 1631

      Prescriptions (See PRESCRIPTIONS)

      State board of pharmacy

             Activities of board, report to legislature, 946

             Change of partners or corporate officers, receipt of reports, 1632

             Controlled substance prescriptions, regulations, 1629

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, 1166

             Fines for violations, establishment of schedule, 1635

             Internet pharmacies

                   Powers and duties, 1055, 1067, 1068, 1631

                   Review of decisions, 1058

             State financial administrative laws, exemption, 1456

             Training and assistance from internal audits division, exemption, 944

             Transmission of information by computer or fax, regulations, 835

PHYSICAL THERAPISTS

      Disciplinary action

             Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

      State board of physical therapy examiners

             Activities of board, report to legislature, 946

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, 1166

             State financial administrative laws, exemption, 1456

             Training and assistance from internal audits division, exemption, 944

PHYSICIANS

      Board of medical examiners

             Activities of board, report to legislature, 946

             Complaints to board, promptness, 768

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, 1166

             Disciplinary hearings, 770, 771

             Fees for services, 766

             Hearing officers and panels, contempt proceedings, 771

             Medical marijuana use, receipt of information, 3057

             Medically underserved areas, determination, 762

             Notice of license renewal or suspension, 766

             Open meeting law, exemptions, 769

             Orders imposing sanctions, effective date, 771

             Respiratory care, regulations, 759

             State financial administrative laws, exemption, 1456

             Training and assistance from internal audits division, exemption, 944

             Women's health care, promotion of access and improvements, 3449

      Computers for transmittal of information to pharmacy, provision by pharmacy or insurer, 834

      County hospital board of trustees, composition, 468

      Disciplinary action

             Grounds, 766, 768

             Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063, 3073

             Sanctions, 771

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

      Distance medicine, where acts deemed to occur, special purpose licenses, 758, 764

      District hospital board of trustees, composition, 469

      Do-not-resuscitate orders, issuance, effect during transfer between facilities, 816, 817

      Federal employees, applicability of laws, 760

      Guardianships, certification of need for temporary guardian, 868, 869

      Homeopaths (See HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS)

      Industrial insurance (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

      Internet pharmacies, restrictions on filling of prescriptions, 1054

      Licenses

             Distance medicine, special purpose licenses, 764

             Educational qualifications, 762

             Fees, 766

             Limited licenses, renewal, 764

             Locum tenens, qualifications, 763

             Retirees, volunteer licenses to treat indigent persons, 373

             Temporary licenses, qualifications, 764

      Medical marijuana, regulation, research programs, 3053

      Medical records (See MEDICAL RECORDS)

      Newborns, hearing tests, 2460

      Ophthalmologists (See OPHTHALMOLOGISTS)

      Osteopaths (See OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS)

      Physicians' assistants, authority to supervise, 765

      Prescriptions (See PRESCRIPTIONS)

      Prostate cancer, task force on, membership, 580

      Referrals to surgical hospitals in which physician has financial interest, 1072

      Respiratory care, supervision, 759

      Retirement, duty to notify board repealed, 799

      State employment

             Exclusions from unclassified service, 1440

             Salaries for classified service, 2882

      Teenage pregnancy, representation on state partnership to reduce rate, 2523

PHYSICIANS' ASSISTANTS

      Complaints against, procedure, 768, 769, 772

      Disciplinary action

             Grounds, 766

             Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

             Sanctions, 771

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

             Suspension of license pending proceedings, 768

      Good Samaritan acts, authority, 761

      Injunctions, 768

      Internet pharmacies, restrictions on filling of prescriptions, 1054

      Legislative declaration, 759, 760

      Licenses, applications, fees, 765, 766

      Mentally ill persons, examinations relating to emergency admissions, 1018

      Nurses, authority to direct, 1

      Prison employees, provision repealed, 799

      Redesignated physician assistants, 760

      Supervision by physician or osteopath, restrictions, 765, 799

      Supervisory physician, definition, 760

PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS

      Landscaping, public lighting and security walls, maintenance, assessments, 744

      Maps, filing fees, 3220

      Trails, parks and open space, maintenance, assessments, 744

PLANNING (See LAND USE PLANNING; REGIONAL PLANNING)

PLANNING COMMISSIONS

      Appeals from decisions, procedures, 2803

      Compensation, 2804

PODIATRIC PHYSICIANS

      Amputations, authority to perform, 1829

      Computers for transmittal of information to pharmacy, provision by pharmacy or insurer, 834

      County hospitals, staff privileges, 1830

      Disciplinary action

             Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

      Internet pharmacies, restrictions on filling of prescriptions, 1054

      State board of podiatry

             Activities of board, report to legislature, 946

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, 1166

             State financial administrative laws, exemption, 1456

             Training and assistance from internal audits division, exemption, 944

POISON

      Animals, penalties for poisoning or attempting to poison, 2890, 2891

      Murder by administration of poison, genetic marker testing of convicted persons, 1852, 3032

      Pesticides (See PESTICIDES AND PEST CONTROL)

POLICE DEPARTMENTS (See also PEACE OFFICERS)

      Felonies, receipt of reports from limited jurisdiction officers, 1868

      Impact fees, financing of police station projects, 843

      Industrial insurance (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

      Metro (See METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENTS)

POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEES

      Definition, 1429

      Determination of status by secretary of state, considerations, 1430

      Failure to register, penalty, 1430

POLITICAL PARTIES

      Candidates of major parties, effect of change of party affiliation, 2947

      Petitions, certain designated areas to be provided in public buildings for gathering signatures, 1347

POLLUTION (See AIR POLLUTION; WATER POLLUTION)

POLYGRAPHIC EXAMINERS AND EXAMINATIONS

      Licensing board (See PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR'S LICENSING BOARD)

      Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

      Peace officers under investigation, use of polygraphs, 1663

      Summary of disciplinary action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

POOR PERSONS (See INDIGENT PERSONS)

POPULATION

      Cities

             Classification, 625, 633, 2702

             Population requirements for incorporation, 2702

      Laws based on population, revision to reflect 2000 census results, 1959-2000

      Local government tax distribution account, allocation, 1823

      Reapportionment and redistricting, procedures, 3315

PORNOGRAPHY

      Internet, unlawful acts, penalties, 2786

      Possession by sex offenders prohibited, 2051, 2069

      Probation of sex offenders, conditions, 2791

POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, COMMISSION ON

      Authorized expenditures, 3013

      Department of education, commission removed from, 1025

      General appropriation, 2859

      Surety bonds, determination of amounts, 546

POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, PRIVATE

      Athletes' Agents Act (See also ATHLETES' AGENTS ACT, UNIFORM)

             Generally, 1298-1306

      College savings program, Nevada, creation, 2159

      Distance education programs, authority, 3149-3156

      Millennium scholarships, eligibility, 1415

      Surety bonds, requirements, 546

      Toilet facilities, Braille signs required, 706

POWER COMPANIES (See PUBLIC UTILITIES)

POWER OF ATTORNEY

      Mortgage brokers and agents, authority, 2471

      Motor vehicles department, retention of certain forms, 1888

PREDATORY ANIMAL AND RODENT COMMITTEE, STATE

      Appropriations, 1851, 2863

      Authorized expenditures, 3017

PREDATORY ANIMALS

      Hunting tags, additional fee for management and control programs, 1213

PREGNANCY (See MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH)

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATIONS

      Insurance fraud, powers of attorney general, 1101

      Witnesses, use of audiovisual technology for testimony, 543

PREPAID LIMITED HEALTH SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

      Federally qualified health centers, contracts for services, 1924

      Prescription drug coverage

             Disclosures, prohibited acts, 864

             Limit or exclusion of coverage restricted, 865

PRESCRIPTIONS

      Contents, 1630, 1633

      Controlled substances

             Advanced practitioners of nursing, authority, 407

             Form, content and transmittal, regulations, 1629

             Tracking system, duties of health division, 417

      Insurance coverage

             Disclosures, prohibited acts, 856

             Identification cards for claims processing, uniformity, 838

             Limit or exclusion of coverage for prescribed drugs restricted, 856

      Pharmacies (See INTERNET; PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACY)

      Senior option prescription program

             Administration, 2665

             Components of program, 2666

             Definitions, 2665

             Development and marketing, 2666

             Eligibility and waiver of requirements, 2666, 2667

             Federal coverage for drugs, changes in program authorized, 2667

             Fund for healthy Nevada, allocations, 2666

             Proclamation, 2678

             Subsidies, requests, denial and repayment of amounts fraudulently obtained, 2667, 2668

      SenioRx program

             Eligibility for enrollment, waiver, 2676

             Federal coverage of drugs, changes in programs authorized, 2676

             Health insurance policies, subsidies, components, 2675, 2676

             Public health, trust fund for, investments, 2301

             Subsidies, cap removed, 2676

      Transmission of information by computer or fax, 835, 836, 838, 1631, 1634

PRESENTENCE INVESTIGATIONS

      Sex offenders, psychosexual evaluations, 1636, 1637, 2790

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS (For elections generally, see ELECTIONS)

      New residents, regulations regarding voting by, 1954

      Petitions to nominate independent candidates, gathering of signatures, 1347

PRESSURE VESSELS (See BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS)

PRESUMPTIONS

      Abandoned or unclaimed property, 563, 1645, 2911, 2914

      Abandonment of child, delivery to safe haven, 1264

      Corporations, liability of directors and officers, 3175

      Farm products subject to lien, removal from state, 1232

      Hepatitis as occupational disease, 1874, 1875

      Trade secrets, efforts to maintain, 942

      Visitation rights between child and certain relatives and friends, 2713

PRINTING DIVISION, STATE (See ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

PRISON COMMISSIONERS, BOARD OF STATE

      Community re-entry programs for offenders, duties, 1161

PRISONS AND PRISONERS

      Alcohol or drug abuse treatment programs, eligibility, 1934, 1937

      Assault or battery of certain persons by prisoner, penalties, 380

      Authorized expenditures, 3016

      Blood donation or sale by offenders, contract provision repealed, 378

      Capital improvement projects, funding, 2993, 2995

      Community re-entry programs, participation, 1160

      Felony committed during term of imprisonment, sentencing, 1936

      General appropriation, 2862, 2866

      Good time credits, participation in community re-entry program, 1162-1164

      Parole (See PAROLE)

      Prisoners' personal property fund, transfer of money, 380

      Release from prison

             Notice of certain provisions to be given offender upon release, 1695

             Restoration of civil rights, petition, 1697

             Sealing of records, petition, 1692

      Responsibilities of correctional officers, 574

      Security and safety of facilities, responsibilities of correctional officers, 574

      Therapeutic communities, eligibility for participation, 1265

      Unclassified service of state, inmate help removed from designation, 1439

      Wardens, appointment, 1831

      Women's prison in southern Nevada, refinancing, 2482

PRISONS, DEPARTMENT OF

      Authorized expenditures, 3016

      Blood sale or donation by offenders, contract provisions repealed, 378

      Budget accounts, appropriation, 2422

      Capital improvement projects, funding, 2993, 2995

      Civil rights restoration and sealing of records, duties, 1695

      Community re-entry programs for offenders, duties, 1161, 1162

      Employees (See also STATE EMPLOYEES)

             Correctional officers (See also PEACE OFFICERS)

                   Responsibilities of employees with peace officer powers, 574

                   Salary increase, 2885

                   Weapons, exemption from laws, 576

             Physicians' assistants, provision repealed, 799

             Unclassified employees, salaries, 2878

             Wardens, appointment, 1831

      Equipment, appropriation, 2419

      General appropriation, 2862, 2866

      Genetic marker testing, duties, 1852, 3032

      Industrial programs, advisory board abolished, 2392

      Industrial programs, committee on, creation, 2390

      Maintenance projects, appropriation, 2422

      Pioche conservation camp, appropriation, 2419

      Prison industries, fund for new construction of facilities for, use, 2391

      Registration of certain offenders, duties, 2053, 2058

      Temporary advances, requests, 2870

      Warehouse account, temporary advances, 2868

PRIVACY (See also CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED INFORMATION)

      Driver's license photographs and records, restrictions on release, 909

      Insurance companies, disclosure of personal information limited, 2214

      Nurses, mandatory use of surname on identification badges prohibited, 623

      Voter registration, identifying information, 2956

      Wiretapping, investigation of computer crimes involving minors, 2794

PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS

      Amendment of governing instrument, notice to attorney general removed, 1382

      Domestication of foreign foundations, procedures, 1405, 1406, 1412, 3192

      Real property transfer tax, applicability, 1594

PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR'S LICENSING BOARD

      Activities of board, report to legislature, 946

      Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, 1166

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2874

      Training and assistance from internal audits division, exemption, 944

PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS

      Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

      Osteopathic medicine, state board of, assistance upon request, 494

      Summary of disciplinary action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

PRIVATE PATROLMEN

      Licensing board (See PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR'S LICENSING BOARD)

      Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

      Summary of disciplinary action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

PRIVATE SCHOOLS (See POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, PRIVATE; SCHOOLS, PRIVATE)

PRIVATIZATION OF GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES

      Insurers, examination and licensing, 2180

PRIVILEGED INFORMATION (See CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED INFORMATION)

PROBATE LAW (See ESTATES OF DECEDENTS)

PROBATION

      Assault or battery of certain persons by probationer, enhanced penalties, 380

      Civil rights, restoration, 1639, 1640, 1691, 1694

      Computer crimes, conditions for probation, 2791

      Cruelty to animals, evaluation and counseling or therapy as condition of probation, 2891

      Felony committed during term of probation, sentencing, 1936

      Internet pharmacies, probation prohibited for certain violations, 1054, 1055

      Interstate compacts

             Adult Offender Supervision, Interstate Compact, ratification, 2356

             Genetic marker testing of certain convicted persons, 3032

             Out-of-State Parolee Supervision, Uniform Act, repeal, 2370

      Sealing of records, petitions, 1692

      Sex offenders (See SEX OFFENDERS)

PROBATION OFFICERS (See JUVENILE PROBATION OFFICERS; PAROLE AND PROBATION, DIVISION OF)

PROCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE (See also CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES)

      Assessments, fee for dishonored payments to taxation department, collection of delinquencies, 1879, 1881

      Authority to prescribe, 768

PROCESS SERVERS

      Licensing board (See PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR'S LICENSING BOARD)

      Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

      Summary of disciplinary action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

PRODUCT LIABILITY

      Electronic notices, restrictions on effectiveness, 2717

PRODUCTION COMPANIES

      Tutoring of minors, requirements, approval by school board, 1423

PROFESSIONAL CORPORATIONS

      Architecture, interior design or residential design, practice of, 1780

      Articles of associations, fees for filing, amendment or reinstatement, 3190, 3191

      Business tax, declaration of compliance, 3191

      Domestication of foreign corporations, procedures, 1405, 1406, 1412, 3192

      Landscape architecture, practice of, 1780

      Professional engineering, practice of, 1780

      Statements filed with secretary of state, requirements, fees, penalties, 3190, 3191, 3199

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS, STATE BOARD OF

      Activities of board, report to legislature, 946

      Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, 1166

      Training and assistance from internal audits division, exemption, 944

PROPANE (See LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS)

PROPERTY INSURANCE (See INSURANCE)

PROPERTY MANAGERS

      Disciplinary action

             Grounds, 1355

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

      Fines for violations, 522

      Investigative and disciplinary authority of division and commission, 521, 522, 528

PROPERTY TAX

      Abatement

             Homeowners suffering severe economic hardship, 3462, 3481

             New or expanded businesses, 1580, 1582

             Recycled materials used in manufacturing or generating electricity, 1578, 1584, 1585

             Renewable energy, utilization for generation of electricity, 1580, 1584, 1585

      Aircraft, seizure and sale to satisfy taxes, 1556

      Assessments

             Appeals, 1540, 1551

             Appraisals and reappraisals, establishment of standards, 1550

             Protests, filing, 1552

      Business property, seizure and sale of personal property to satisfy taxes, 1556

      Consolidated bond interest and redemption fund, levy, 3004

      Conveyance of real property, requirements for recording of documents, 1558

      County treasurer, certain duties removed, 1552, 1553

      Delinquent taxes

             Collection, 1555, 1879, 1881

             Sale of seized property, procedures, time limit for claiming balance, 1556

      Elko convention and visitors authority, effect of boundary changes clarified, 515

      Exempt property used as residence or by business conducted for profit

             Airport property, exception, 1546

             Determination of period of lease or use for tax purposes, 839

      Exemptions

             Charter schools, 3165

             Exhibitions, conventions, carnivals, fairs or circuses, personal property owned by nonresidents, 1541, 1543

             Heating and cooling systems, qualified, 1582

            Household goods and furniture rented or leased by time-share project, 1545

             Low-income housing and related facilities, 839

             State property subject of lease purchase or installment purchase, 2480

             Veterans, 1521

             Widowers, 1546, 1557

      Local governments

             Allowed revenue from taxes, establishment, 1803

             Combined rate, considerations relating to obligations, 2307, 2308

             Indigents, establishment of rate by tax commission eliminated, 1829

             Limit on revenue received from taxes ad valorem

                   Hospital tax, exemption from limit, 3118

                   Proposed incurrence of debt or levy of special elective tax, notice, approval or disapproval, 878, 2306-2309

                   Regional facilities, tax levy for support exempt from limit, 537

                   Special election to impose additional tax, date, 603

             Regional facilities, levy of additional tax for operational costs, 536

      Manufactured homes

             Classification as real property, 1118, 1548

             Liens for taxes, expiration, penalty, 1554, 1555

             Seizure and sale to satisfy taxes, 1556

             Tax roll, inclusion on, 1550

      Payment, charge for returned checks, 1879

      Personal property

             Deficiency payments less than cost of collection, procedures, 1555

             Exemptions (See Exemptions, this heading)

             Installment payments authorized, 7

             Overpayments, deposit, refunds, 1555

             Seizure and sale to satisfy taxes, 1556

      Recreational park trailers, taxation, 1727

      Rolls

             Changes in ownership, requirements, 1548

             Manufactured homes, inclusion on, 1550

      Senior citizens' property tax assistance

             Administration by aging services division, 2655

             General appropriation, 2860, 2864

             Legislative findings, 2655

             Refunds, 1540

      Severe economic hardship, abatement of taxes, 3462, 3481

      Tahoe Basin, taxation of property on which development restricted, 3481

      Tax receivers, time for annual accountings, 602

      Time shares, taxation of household goods and furniture, 1545

PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS (See CITY ATTORNEYS; DISTRICT ATTORNEYS)

PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS, ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR

      Administrative assessments, distribution, 375

      Appropriation, 2858

      Authorized expenditures, 3011

PROSTATE CANCER (See also CANCER)

      Prostate Cancer Awareness Day and Month designated, 3371

      Task force on prostate cancer, creation, duties, 580-582

PROSTITUTION

      Genetic marker testing of certain convicted persons, 1852, 3032

      Registration of certain offenders, procedure, 2050, 2053

PSYCHIATRISTS (See also PHYSICIANS)

      State employees in classified service, salaries, 2882

PSYCHOLOGISTS

      Board of psychological examiners

             Activities of board, report to legislature, 946

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, 1166

             State financial administrative laws, exemption, 1456

             Training and assistance from internal audits division, exemption, 944

      Disciplinary action

             Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

      Schools (See also SCHOOLS, PUBLIC--Personnel)

             Employment of additional personnel urged, 3436

PSYCHOTROPIC DRUGS

      Sex offenders, compliance with protocols, 2051, 2069

PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS

      Explosive or incendiary device, penalty for unlawful possession, 804

      Food establishments (See FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS)

      Resort hotels (See RESORT HOTELS)

      Retail sales (See RETAIL SALES)

      Room tax (See ROOM TAX)

      Statement of lodging rates, inclusion of charges to offset energy costs, 3267

      Toilet facilities, Braille signs required, 706

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS

      Intangible personal property held in fiduciary capacity, when presumed abandoned, 1647

PUBLIC BUILDINGS

      Election petitions, area to be made available for gathering signatures, 1347

      Explosive or incendiary device, penalty for unlawful possession, 804

      Grant Sawyer state office building, appropriation for remodeling and moving expenses, 2708

      Lease purchases or installment purchases of state property, 1571, 2478

      Public works (See PUBLIC WORKS)

      Retrofitting of state buildings, total amount of money that may be committed beyond biennium, 2992

      Toilet facilities, Braille signs required, 704

PUBLIC DEFENDER, STATE

      Assessments for services, 3022

      Authorized expenditures, 3014

      General appropriation, 2860

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2878

PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' BENEFITS PROGRAM, BOARD OF THE

      Annual report to director of legislative counsel bureau, 2710

      Contracts with health care providers, requirements, 2711

      Insurance laws, compliance required, 2938

      Judicial retirement system, appropriation for actuarial services, 2867

      Legislators' retirement system, appropriation, 2867

      Option of large groups to leave program, rejection of regulation, 3425

      Powers and duties generally, 952, 2938

      Prostate cancer task force, executive director as member, 580

      Rates and coverage, determination, 2709, 2711

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2880

PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT

      Authorized expenditures, 3019

      Contributions

             Employers, failure to file payroll report or remit contributions, penalty, 2404

             Reemployed retirees, payment of contributions to other retirement fund, 2405

             Refund of contributions paid toward purchase of service credit, limitation, 2403

      Deferred retirement option plans, study, 1571

      Firemen, service years required to retire at any age, 1288

      Judges and justices

             District judges' salaries and judicial pensions fund, appropriation, 948, 2858, 2865

             Survivor benefits, 1292, 1293

      Lump-sum optional retirement programs, study, 1571

      Monthly retirement allowance

             Determination, 1289

             Reemployment, effect on receipt of allowance, 2406

      Police officers

             Metro employees, effect of dissolution of department, 1657

             Service years required to retire at any age, 1288

      Public employees' retirement board

             Assistant investment officer, employment, 2401

             Cooperation with personnel department, provision repealed, 1442

             Critical labor shortages, designation of positions, 2400

             Optional retirement programs, study, 1571

             Rules for administration of retirement plans, requirements, 2401

             Study of effect of reemployment of certain retirees, 2406

             Training and assistance from internal audits division, exemption, 944

      Reemployment of retirees

             Election not to reenroll in system, payment of contributions to other retirement fund, 2405

             Positions of critical labor shortage, receipt of allowances authorized, study of effect, 2400, 2406

      Service credit, purchase

             Installment-payment agreements, effect of default, 2403

             Refund of contributions, limitation on receipt, 2403

             Restrictions on purchase by certain members, 2402

      Social security, modification of benefit reductions required for certain spouses urged, 3484

      Unmarried employees, designation of survivor beneficiary, 1287

      Vesting, 1291

PUBLIC HEALTH, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TRUST FUND FOR

      Investments of trust fund, 2301

      Loans to nursing students from trust fund interest, 2944

PUBLIC LANDS

      Agricultural commodities, quarantine for danger to beneficial use of land, 696

      Bureau of Land Management, special license plates for fire fighters, 1511

      Conservation districts, authority to repair and restore property within district, 288

      Federal lands

             Las Vegas, license plates for support of surrounding lands, 1858, 1863

             Mining townsite acquired by counties, authorization to transfer or sell without offering to public, 591

             National monuments, designation without local approval opposed, 3418

             Roads and rights of way, support expressed for mandatory identification, mapping and recognition, 3433

             Shooting range in Clark County, release of land for range urged, 3415

      Mount Charleston, designation of national monument urged, 3348

      Open range, required disclosures on sale of home or improved lot adjacent to, 17

      State lands

             Lease of residential property to certain state officers and employees, 906

             Lease-purchase or installment-purchase agreements, 1571, 2478

      Tahoe Basin (See TAHOE BASIN)

PUBLIC PURCHASING (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING; STATE PURCHASING)

PUBLIC RECORDS

      Accident reports involving public utilities, 1765

      Athletes' agents, records, application for registration, 1299, 1301

      Child abuse or neglect, disclosure of certain information, 1842

      Dairy commission, biennial report, 2437

      Debts owed state agencies, reports, 1877

      Electronic Transactions Act, Uniform, 2714

      Insurance fraud, records and other information, 1093

      Labor law violations, compromise or settlement agreements, 826

      Landscape architecture, complaints, 498

      Obsolete records, preservation, 929

      Public works, records regarding employees, 1149

      Tort claims against governmental entities, settlement agreements, 826

      University police, findings of review boards, 1464

PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF

      Child support actions, requests for information from department, 2609

      Creation, composition, 2532, 2533

      Deputy director, appointment, classification and duties, 2532

      Director

             Appointment, classification and general duties, 2532-2534

             Peace officer powers, 2593, 2595

             Substance abuse commission, member, 2626

      Employees, appointment, 2533

      Offices, 2534

      State environmental commission, assistance to, 2616

PUBLIC SCHOOLS (See SCHOOLS, PUBLIC)

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

      Assault or battery of transit operator by probationer, prisoner or parolee, penalties, 380

      Buses (See BUSES)

      Computer crimes causing service disruptions unlawful, penalties, 1242, 1244

      Explosive or incendiary device, penalty for unlawful possession, 804

      Federal grants, support expressed, 3466

      Lyon County regional transportation commission, composition, 1091

      Permits for movement of certain heavier vehicles, 747

      Tax for public transit systems

             Delinquent taxes, collection, 1879, 1881

             Dishonored payments, fees, 1879

      Taxicabs (See TAXICABS)

      Toilet facilities, Braille signs required, 704

      Towns, authority to provide or franchise for benches and shelters for passengers, 845

PUBLIC UTILITIES

      Accident reports, open to public inspection, 1765

      Certificates, licenses and permits

             Alternative sellers of electricity, licenses declared void, 359

             Hearing on application for issuance or transfer, requirements, 350, 351

             Revocation restricted, judicial review, 3242

      Colorado River commission, sale of electricity and provision of transmission or distribution services, 1266, 2084

      Commercial mobile radio service providers, licensing fees, 1763

      Computer crimes causing service disruptions unlawful, penalties, 1242, 1244

      Contested cases, participation by regulatory operations staff, 3237

      Discontinuance, modification or restriction of service, procedures, 3247

      Educational and informational services provided by commission, funding, 352

      Electric utilities

             Alternative sellers

                   Annual assessments, levy and collection, 1762

                   Company towns, provision of services to, 1767

                   Licenses declared void, 359

                   Mobil home parks, provision of services to, 1767, 1770

                   Providers of new electric resources, 3223-3230

             Annual reports to commission, contents, 345

             Comprehensive energy plan, no further action, 357

             Contracts currently in effect relating to purchase of energy or services, compliance, 3225

             Deferred accounting, use, 345-349, 357, 3240, 3243

             Definition, 343, 3223

             Deregulation repealed, 355

             Disclosure of information to customers regarding services, 1654, 3267

             Discontinuance, modification or restriction of service, procedures, 347, 350, 3247

             Fuel and purchased power riders prohibited, 357

             Generating plants and facilities

                   Disposal of certain assets, restrictions, recovery of shortfalls, 343-345, 355, 3269

                   Permits, licenses and other approvals required for construction, 2984

             Legislative declaration, 3222

             Municipal utilities, acquisition or expansion of facilities, 2072, 2077, 2081

             Net metering systems, definition, requirements, 3253, 3254

             Promotion of generation of electricity, financing, 3255-3259

             Providers of new electric resources, agreements with, duties, 3225, 3230

             Renewable energy (See also RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES)

                   Optional pricing program, 2530

                   Portfolio standards, establishment and compliance, 352, 2528, 3254

             Retail wheeling, provision of electricity to qualified businesses, 1584

             Tariffs for electric distribution services provided to Colorado River commission, 1266, 1268

             Transmission lines and substations, construction permits, 2984

      Electronic notices, restrictions on effectiveness, 2717

      Low income energy assistance and conservation

             Appropriation, 2689

             Information programs, provision by electric utilities, 1654, 3267

             Universal energy charge, imposition, refunds and use, 3231-3237

      Mergers, acquisitions and other transactions, 349, 358, 3250, 3276

      Natural gas utilities

             Alternative sellers

                   Annual assessments, levy and collection, 1762

                   Company towns, provision of services to, 1767

                    Definition, 341

                   Mobile home parks, provision of services to, 1767, 1770

             Transmission lines, storage plants, compressor stations and facilities, construction permits, 2984

      Providers of new electric resources, sale of energy, capacity and ancillary services to eligible customers, 3223-3230

      Rates

             Approval or disapproval of proposed changes, 3242, 3248, 3249

             Consumer sessions to solicit public comments, 3243

             Consumer's advocate, duties, 3254

             Contested cases, procedures, 3237

             Deferred accounts, applications to clear, 346-349, 357, 3240, 3243

             General rate applications, procedures, 347, 348, 357, 358, 3240, 3243

             Hearings, 3238, 3240, 3247

             Providers of new electric resources, 3275

             Recovery of increased costs, procedures, 345-349, 357, 3243

             Renewable energy sources, optional pricing program, 2530

             Schedules

                   Contents, filing, availability and changes, 3243-3250

                   Suspension of schedule and deferral of use, restrictions, 347

      Retail wheeling, 1584

      Secured transactions (See also SECURED TRANSACTIONS)

             Financing statements, lapse of effectiveness upon filing of termination statement, 730

             Perfection of certain security interests, 722

      Termination of residential services by utilities for nonpayment, requirements, 3242

      Utility facilities, permits, licenses and other approvals for construction, 2984

PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF NEVADA

      Accident reports, disclosure, 1765

      Assessment of utilities, 1762, 1763, 1765

      Authorized expenditures, 3017

      Consumer sessions, duties, 3243

      Duties generally, 341

      Educational and information services, duties, 352

      Electric utilities

             Applications to clear deferred accounts, regulations, 346

             Comprehensive energy plan, further action barred, 357

             Deregulation repealed, 355

             Disposal of certain generation assets, procedures, 343-345, 355

             Information to be provided to customers, regulation, 1654, 3267

             Portfolio standards, establishment and enforcement, 352, 2528, 2531, 3254

             Rates

                   Approval, 3275

                   Suspension of schedule, 347

             Regulations, considerations when adopting, 342, 3225

             Tariffs for electric distribution services provided to Colorado River commission, establishment, 1266, 1268

      Hearing officers, appointment, 342, 3238

      Hearings, requirements, 343, 350, 351, 3227, 3240, 3241

      Low-income energy assistance and conservation, duties, 3231-3237

      Majority action, exception, 3237

      Members

             Appointment, 3275

             Number increased, 3237

             Qualifications, 3237

             Salaries, 2878

      Mergers and other transactions, duties, 349

      Providers of new electric resources, duties, 3225-3230, 3275

      Recovery of past costs of certain utilities, rejection of regulation, 3425

      Regulatory fund, deposits, 2526

      Reserve account, authorized expenditures, 352

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2878

      Telecommunications services, regulation, 2149, 3250-3253

      Termination of residential services by utilities, regulations, 3242

      Utility facilities, issuance of construction permits, 2984

      Water or sewer services, duties regarding change of rates, 1764

PUBLIC WORKS

      Award of contracts, disqualification following disciplinary action for commission of offense, 1146

      Capital improvement projects, authorization and funding, 2991

      Design-build contracts

             Authority of public bodies, 2013

             Change orders, provisions included in contracts, 1917

             Final proposals, assignment of relative weight of factors, 2017, 2020

             Preliminary proposals

                   Advertisement for, 2015, 2019

                   Finalists, selection, 2016, 2020

                   Information necessary to submit proposal, availability for inspection, 2015, 2019

                   Time for submission of proposal to public body, 2015, 2019

             Public hearings, notice requirement, 2015, 2018

             Sunset provisions extended, 2022

             Water or sewage facilities, 2013

      Design professionals

             Definition, 1269, 1272

             Required and permissible contract provisions, 1270-1273

      Employment practices, penalties for violations, 1146

      Highway construction, expansion of work force diversity urged, 3473

      Preferences for bids

             General contractors, certificates of eligibility, 2263, 2266, 2269, 2272

             Joint ventures, 2013

             Multiple licenses held by contractor, preferences, 2264, 2267, 2271, 2274

             Purchase of contractor holding preference, transfer of preference to acquiring entity, 2263, 2266, 2270, 2273

             Specialty contractors, certificates of eligibility, 2263, 2266, 2270, 2273

      Prevailing wages

             Determination of wage, procedure, 1147

             Employee records, duties of contractor or subcontractor, penalties, 1149

             Investigation of possible violations by public entities, reports, 1148

             Penalties for violations, 1146, 1148, 1149

             Workmen, determination of employment, 1148

      Qualifications of bidders, adoption of criteria, determination, 1930

      Rejection of bids, cost estimates for performance by public body, 2006, 2011

      Specialty contractors, award of contracts for certain projects authorized, 2258

      State unclassified service, exclusion of contractors' employees, 1439

      Subcontractors, approval of substitution, 573

PUBLIC WORKS BOARD, STATE

      Braille signs in public buildings, duties, 704

      Capital improvement projects, authorization and funding, 2991

      Chairman, selection, 1916, 1919

      Contractors to assist in proposed projects, services authorized, 1915, 1917

      General appropriation, 2858

      Inspection account, authorized expenditures, 3012

      Lease-purchase or installment-purchase agreements, exemptions from laws, 2480

      Legislative approval of certain contracts or changes to projects, 1915, 1916

      Manager, removal, 1443

      Meetings, 1916

      Members

             Qualifications, 1916

             Removal, 1915

      Qualifications of bidders, duties, 1930

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2874

      Southern Nevada adult mental health services, duties, 2280

PYRAMID LAKE (See also WATER)

      Special and souvenir license plates for support of various projects, issuance, 1672

Q

QUARANTINES

      Agricultural commodities, 696

      Agriculture department, enforcement powers of field agents and inspectors, 1731

R

RACIAL PROFILING

      Prohibited acts by peace officers, study of traffic stops, 2852

RACING VEHICLES (See also MOTOR VEHICLES)

      Sales and use tax exemption, 737

RADIO

      Amateur radio operators

             Antenna structures, prohibition against certain restrictions, 596

             Leave of absence for public officers and employees during disaster, 1438

      Commercial mobile radio service providers, licensing fees, 1763

RADIOACTIVE WASTE (See HAZARDOUS MATERIALS)

RAILROADS

      Accident reports, open to public inspection, 1765

      Annexations by cities in Clark County, inclusion of certain property, 605

      Assessments, calculation and due date, 1765

      California-Nevada super speed ground transportation commission

             Bonds, authority to issue, 558

             Super speed ground transportation system, definition, 560

      Computer crimes causing service disruptions unlawful, penalties, 1242, 1244

      Explosives or incendiary devices, penalty for unlawful possession, 804

      Highway contracts awarded to railroad companies, exception to bond and retainage payment requirements, 636, 639

      Museums (See MUSEUMS)

      V & T Railroad (See VIRGINIA & TRUCKEE RAILROAD)

RANCHING (See AGRICULTURE; LIVESTOCK)

RAPE (See also SEX OFFENDERS)

      Fictitious address program for victims, 692

REAL ESTATE COMMISSION

      Investigative and disciplinary authority, 521, 528, 529, 1355

REAL ESTATE DIVISION (See BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF)

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS

      State investment authorized, 2291, 2300, 2301

REAL ESTATE LICENSEES

      Breach of duties, standard of care, 2893

      Continuing education, 2894

      Disciplinary action

             Authority of division and commission, 521, 528, 529

             Grounds, 2895

      Disclosures, duties, liabilities, 2893

      Financial condition of parties, duties limited, 2893

      Inspections, duties limited, 2893

      Investigation of licensees, authority of division and commission, 521, 528, 529

      Licenses

             Fees, 2896

             Renewal, 2894

      Sales of real property (See REAL PROPERTY)

      Time-share owners, applicability of laws, 2495

REAL PROPERTY

      Appraisers (See APPRAISERS OF REAL ESTATE)

      Building codes (See BUILDING CODES)

      Building inspectors (See BUILDING INSPECTORS)

      Building permits (See BUILDING PERMITS)

      Common-interest communities (See COMMON-INTEREST COMMUNITIES)

      Deeds of trust (See DEEDS OF TRUST)

      Housing generally (See HOUSING)

      Insurance companies, investments, 2190

      Land use planning (See LAND USE PLANNING; REGIONAL PLANNING)

      Mortgages (See MORTGAGES)

      Property tax (See PROPERTY TAX)

      Rule against perpetuities

             Applicability, 1345, 2506

             Repeal, 3469

      Sales

             Actions by victims of consumer fraud, 490

             Buyers, duty to exercise reasonable care to protect own interests, 2897

             County property, 591

             Escrow, duties of holders, 2463

             Estates of decedents, waiver of notices, 2348

             Open range, disclosures regarding grazing required on sale of home or improved lot adjacent to, 17

             Real estate licensees, disclosures, 2893

             Recording of documents, required information, 478, 1558

             School pupils, sale of house or other structure built by, 587

             Time shares

                   Promotional materials regarding improvements, requirements, 2499

                   Resales, disclosure requirements, 2508

      State lease-purchase or installment-purchase agreements, 1571, 2478

      Subdivisions (See SUBDIVISION OF LAND)

      Zoning (See ZONING)

REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX

      Administration of laws, 1587

      Appeals, procedures, 1589

      Applicability of tax, 1593

      Audits, 1588

      Collection, procedures, 1588

      Deed defined, 1592

      Deficiency determinations, 1590, 1593

      Delinquent taxes

             Action for collection, 1589, 1590

             Liens, 1590, 1591

             Limitation of actions for collection, 1879

             Special programs for collection, establishment, 1881

             Waiver of taxes, interest and penalties, 1588

             Warrants for collection, 1590

      Dishonored payments, service charges, 1879

      Exemptions

             Disallowance, notice, penalty for failure to pay tax, 1593

             Notice to taxpayer of entitlement to exemption, 1587

      Failure to pay tax, penalty, 1593

      Imposition and rate, 1592

      Instructions regarding rights and responsibilities, provision to taxpayer, 1587

      Overpayments and refunds, 1587, 1589

      Recording of deed or conveyance when tax unpaid, liability for refusal to record, 1594

      Requests from taxpayers, response, 1587

      Taxpayers' bill of rights

             Adoption, 1585

             Pamphlet, preparation and distribution, 1587

      Value defined, 1592

      Waiver of taxes, 1588

REAPPORTIONMENT AND REDISTRICTING

      Procedures, 3315

RECALL OF PUBLIC OFFICERS

      Certification of petition to secretary of state, notice of requests for removal of signatures, 641

      Public buildings, designated area to be provided for gathering signatures, 1347

      Removal of signatures, 642, 643, 649, 650

      Time for submission of petition after filing notice of intent, 1348

RECEIVERS

      Dividends unclaimed by creditors, disposition, 1648

      Limited-liability company member as debtor, appointment of receiver, 1393

      Limited partner as debtor, appointment of receiver, 1400

RECORDING OF INSTRUMENTS

      Conditional acceptance of documents, procedures, 1738

      Deeds or conveyances, 1592, 1594, 3209

      Document defined, 1733

      Duplicate copies of or digital access to recorded instruments to be provided to county assessor, 1558-1566, 1570

      Electronic format may be required for certain documents, 1739

      Fees, generally, 3208

      Fictitious names of businesses, certificates, 810

      Legal description of real property included in document, information required for recording, 478

      Marriage certificates, fees, 3216

      Notice imparted by recording, 1741

      Property located outside county, refusal to record document relating to, 1741

      Real property transfer tax, certificate of delinquency, 1591

      Style of documents, requirements, 1737

      Subdivisions, notice of creation of maintenance district or assessment unit, 746

      Tax assessments, information to be included in documents for conveyance of real property, 1558

      Terminology relating to filing of instruments revised, 1732

      When document deemed recorded, 1738

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

      Mobile home parks (See MOBILE HOME PARKS)

      Motorboats (See BOATS AND BOATING)

      Recreational park trailers, registration, regulation and taxation, 1725

      Travel trailer defined, 1727

RECYCLING

      Manufacturing or electricity generation using recycled materials, tax abatement, retail wheeling, 1578, 1584, 1585

      Tire fee

             Delinquent payments, collection, 1879, 1881

             Dishonored payments to taxation department, fees, 1879

REFERENDUM PETITIONS

      County and municipal petitions

             Arguments for or against, preparation, 645, 647

             Certification of sufficiency or insufficiency, 2963, 2967

             Filing, time for, 644, 647, 2966

             Refusal of governing body to repeal, submission of referred ordinance to voters, 2966, 2969

      Public buildings, designated area to be provided for gathering signatures, 1347

      Signatures

             Acquisition or removal, 642, 643

             Certification to secretary of state, notice of requests for removal, 641

             Verification procedures, 2962-2964

REFRACTIVE LASER SURGERY FACILITIES

      Licensure and regulation, 1339

REFUNDS

      Funeral or burial service contracts, 2216, 2217

      Overpayments to state agencies, approval of refunds, 1078

      Public employees, contributions for purchase of service credit, 2403

      Tax refunds (See specific tax)

      Universal energy charge, 3233, 3240

REGIONAL FACILITIES FOR CHILDREN

      Administrative entity to operate facility, creation by interlocal agreement or contract, 536

      Property tax, levy for operating expenses, 536

REGIONAL PLANNING

      Southern Nevada regional planning coalition

             Action by vote of board, requirements, 1123, 1135

             Appeals from decisions, procedures, 2803

             Grants to conforming entities for land use planning, authority, 2118

             Legislative measures, authority to request, 2118

             Meetings of board, rules or bylaws on attendance, 2119

             Plans of governing bodies, agencies and utilities

                   Compliance with regional plan, requirements, 2117

                   Review, time for, 2116, 2117

             Projects of regional significance, notice of application for change in, 1449

      Tahoe regional planning agency, appropriation for threshold research, 2704

      Washoe County

             Appeals from decisions, procedures, 2803

             Cooperative and interlocal agreements, authority of governing board, 757

             Subcommittees and advisory committees, appointment, 757

REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS

      Lyon County, composition, 1091

      Transportation systems (See PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION)

REGULATIONS (See ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND PROCEDURE; specific agency)

RELATIVES (See KINDRED AND NEXT OF KIN; PARENT AND CHILD)

RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS (See also NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS)

      Bake sales, permit requirements, exceptions, 1505

      Legislative religious services, compensation, 3465

      Schools, exemption from private school laws, notice to parent or guardian of exempt status, 1024

      State partnership to reduce teenage pregnancy, representation, 2523

RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES

      Alternative fuels

             Incentive programs to encourage use, development, 2388

             School bonds, use to purchase alternative-fuel vehicles, 2334

      Comprehensive state energy plan, preparation, 3265, 3266

      Disclosures by electric utilities regarding fuel sources, requirements, 1654, 3267

      Energy, office of, duties, 3262-3266, 3276

      Industrial development revenue bonds, financing of generation projects, 3255-3259, 3264

      Local school support tax, exemption or abatement for utilization of renewable energy for electricity generation, 1537, 1583, 1585

      Net metering systems, definition, requirements, 3253, 3254

      Portfolio standards for electric utilities, establishment, compliance, 352, 2528, 3254

      Property tax exemption or abatement

             Generation of electricity utilizing renewable energy, 1578, 1580, 1584, 1585

             Manufacturing, use of recycled materials, 1578, 1584

             Qualified heating and cooling systems, 1582

      Public utilities commission, considerations when adopting regulations, 342

      Rates of electric utilities, optional pricing program for electricity generated from renewable energy, 2530

      Task force for renewable energy and energy conservation, creation, duties, 3259-3262, 3276

      Trust fund for renewable energy and energy conservation, creation, use, 3259, 3262

RENO, CITY OF (For general provisions, see CITIES)

      Charter amendments

             Investment of proceeds of bond issues, 887

             List of registered voters, availability, 2972

             Municipal judges, terms, 557

             Quorum of city council, 1131

             Utilities, regulation, 2105, 2106

      Energy efficiency in structures, adoption of codes, 2531

      Tourism promotion, room tax increase and special assessments, 1572

RENTAL CARS

      Additional authorized drivers, fees charged by lessor, 535

      Fees payable by short-term lessors

             Charge for returned checks, 1879

             Delinquent fees, collection, 1879, 1881

             Reimbursement to short-term lessors, 3097

             Remittance to department of taxation, 3097

      Waiver of damages, fees charged by lessor, 535

REORGANIZATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT

      Alcohol and drug abuse, bureau of, abolished, duties transferred, 415

      Cultural affairs, department of, creation, 925

      Hospital patients, office for, transfer to governor, 2652

      Nevada silver haired legislative forum, independent operation, 3026

      Postsecondary education, commission on, independent operation, 1025

      Public safety, department of, creation, 2532

      Sanity commission abolished, duties transferred, 1084-1087

      Science, engineering and technology office, transfer to governor's office, 2284

      Unclaimed property, division of, abolished, duties transferred, 2908

REPOSSESSORS

      Licensing board (See PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR'S LICENSING BOARD)

      Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

      Summary of disciplinary action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

REPOWER NEVADA

      Providers of new electric resources, sale of energy, capacity and ancillary services to eligible customers, 3223-3230

REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS

      Reapportionment and redistricting, procedures, 3315

RESIDENT AGENTS

      Annual lists, contents

             Corporations, 3172

             Limited-liability companies, 3181

             Limited-liability partnerships, 3184

             Limited partnerships, 3186

      Certificates of change or new designations

             Business trusts, 3189

             Corporations, 3178

             Limited-liability companies, 3182

             Limited partnerships, 3188

      Insurance consultants, appointment, 2210

      Viatical settlement providers or brokers, appointment, 2169

RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION TAX

      Impact fees, credit for amount of construction tax paid, 845

RESIDENTIAL DESIGNERS

      Board (See ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR DESIGN AND RESIDENTIAL DESIGN, STATE BOARD OF)

      Businesses, formation and practice, 1790

      Certificates of registration

             Examinations, 1787

             Expiration, 1786, 1792

             Fees, 1786

             Renewal, 1789

      Disciplinary action

             Grounds, 1789

             Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

      Electronic submission of plans, authorization, 1786

      Interior design, practice of, 1790

      Oaths, 1788

      Practice of residential design defined, 1785

      Professional corporations, formation and operation, 1780

      Public works (See also PUBLIC WORKS)

             Designers excluded from definition of design professional, 1269, 1272

      Responsible control defined, 1785

      Supervision by registered architect, 1791

RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR GROUPS (See GROUPS, RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR)

RESOLUTIONS AND MEMORIALS

      Agriculture, purchase and promotion of local products urged, 3343

      Alternative health care, promotion of availability of choices urged, 3475

      Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Day designated, 3427

      Botts, Jeanne L., City of Sparks urged to name park in memory of, 3441

      Boulder City Days designated, 3345

      Commendations and commemorations

             Aldrin, Buzz, 3391

             American Heart Association and Operation Heartbeat, 3409

             California Tahoe Conservancy and State of California, 3401

             Crowley, Joseph N., 3357

             Dayton, Genoa and Carson City, sesquicentennial event planners, 3424

             Dr. Seuss's birthday, 3332

             Fire fighters who fought wildland fires in 2000, 3354

             Fuke, Stanley, 3377

             Gamble, Shelba, 3485

             Hawes, George Holbrook, 3447

             Las Vegas chamber of commerce, 90th anniversary, 3333

             Las Vegas performing arts center, supporters, 3430

             Laws, Michele and John, 3330

             Legislative counsel bureau employees, 3479

             Mineral County high school girls' basketball team, 3379

             Nevada Diabetes Council and Nevada Diabetes Association for Children and Adults, 3361

             Nevada Medal winner Dr. John Seinfeld and Nevada Bell, 3365

             Prudential Spirit of Community Award winner Jennifer Johansson, 3416

             R.E.M. (musical group), 3395

             State printing division chief and staff, 3468

             Tahoe-Reno industrial center, Storey County, development entities, 3431

             Thompson, John "Snowshoe," and Snowshoe Thompson committee, 3464

             Transportation department, diversity programs, 3473

             Trauma Intervention Programs Inc., 3387

             University Studies Abroad Consortium, 3389

             Women in Construction Week, National Association, 3335

             Women in Government, 3449

             Wood, James E., 3366

      Constitutional amendments (See CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS, NEVADA)

      Daylight saving time, state option to extend period urged, 3470

      Dayton, Genoa and Carson City, settlement sesquicentennial recognized, 3424

      Diabetes Awareness Day designated, 3361

      E Clampus Vitus Day designated, 3351

      Eating disorders, development of educational materials urged, 3398

      Economic development, coordination of efforts urged, 3404

      Equal Pay Day designated and fair pay practices urged, 3383

      Family resource centers, cooperation with aging services division urged, 3397

      Federal Land Policy and Management Act, support for mapping and recognition of certain rights of way expressed, 3433

      Girls and Women in Sports Day recognized, 3327

      Highway construction industry, efforts to increase employee diversity urged, 3473

      Juvenile violence, actions to reduce urged, 3434

      Kiwanis Day designated, 3380

      Legislative studies (See LEGISLATIVE AND AGENCY STUDIES)

      Legislature (See LEGISLATURE)

      Mediation Week, Nevada, designated, 3429

      Medicaid coverage of young adults leaving foster care, study urged, 3428

      Memorials

             Echeverria, Peter, 3350

             Evans, Jan, 3362

             Fitz, Harold E., 3393

             Giomi, John Frank, 3359

             Glaser, Norman D., 3370

             Graves, Orsie S., 3346

             Hurin, James "Bud", 3406

             Kollar, Dennis, 3445

             Laxalt, Robert, 3439

             May, Paul W., Jr., 3411

             McCloskey, Jack, 3341

             Morgan, Richard L., 3413

             Park, Brooks, 3438

             Pozzi, Archie, Jr., 3328

             Riggs, John W., Sr., 3353

             Smith, Lee, 3417

             Smith, Louise Aloys, 3381

             Van Patten, William, 3443

             Wallace, Julian, 3386

             Wedge, Virgil Henry, 3339

             Wilson, Woodrow, 3421

             Woodard, Bertha, 3375

      Merchant Marine and Navy Armed Guard Remembrance Week designated, 3422

      Mexican consulate, approval of establishment in Las Vegas urged, 3489

      Mining, opposition to federal regulations on surface mining expressed, 3451

      Mount Charleston, designation of portion as national monument urged, 3348

      National Collegiate and Amateur Athletic Protection Act, passage urged, 3355

      National monuments, designation without local approval opposed, 3418

      Old Spanish Trail, designation as national trail urged, 3407

      Participatory democracy, support and expansion of programs endorsed, 3477

      Peace Officers' Memorial Day designated, 3446

      Performing arts center in southern Nevada, support expressed, 3430

      Prostate Cancer Awareness Day and Month designated, 3371

      Public transportation, support for federal grants expressed, 3466

      Read Across America Day recognized and reading encouraged, 3332

      Regulations beyond agencies' authority, legislative rejection declared, 3425

      Ronald Reagan Day designated, 3308

      School buses, fire suppression system urged, 3476

      School violence, actions to reduce urged, 3434

      Shooting range in Clark County, release of federal land urged, 3415

      Social security

             Modification of benefit reductions required for certain spouses and surviving spouses urged, 3484

             Notch babies, reparation for payment disparity urged, 3459

      Social security number, repeal of federal mandate of recordation on license and permit applications urged, 3482

      Sparks, naming of park to honor Jeanne L. Botts urged, 3441

      Special education, increased federal funding urged, 3400

      Sports books, opposition to enactment of federal legislation repealing state's authority expressed, 3355

      Suicide, problem recognized and anti-suicide efforts urged, 3395

      Tahoe Regional Planning Compact, appointment of review committee, 3487

      Taiwan, participation in World Health Organization supported, 3471

      Una Storia Segreta, exhibit welcomed and organizers thanked, 3384

      Women in Construction Week in Nevada designated, 3335

      Women's health care, agencies urged to promote improvements, 3449

      Workers Memorial Day, designation, 3403

      Yucca Mountain, state disapproval of selection as hazardous waste site formally expressed, 3337

RESORT HOTELS (See also GAMING)

      Drink coupons and similar materials, distribution by minors prohibited, 1426

      Interactive gaming, licensure and regulation, 3075

      International gaming salons, licensing and regulation, 896

      Minors employed by production company, tutoring requirements, 1423

      Room tax (See ROOM TAX)

      Statement of rates, inclusion of charges to offset energy costs, 3267

      Toilet facilities, Braille signs required, 706

RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS

      Applicability of laws, 760

      Complaints against, procedure, 768, 769, 772

      Definitions, 758

      Disciplinary action, 766-771, 946, 3063

      Good Samaritan acts, authority, 761

      Injunctions, 768, 773

      Interns, 759

      Legislative declaration, 759, 760

      Licenses

             Applications, 763, 769

             Fees, 766

             Renewal, 763

             Restoration, procedure, 771

             Revocable privilege, 760

             Seal, 761

             Suspension or revocation, 768, 770, 772

             Time for current practitioners to obtain, 799

      Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

      Practice to be performed under direction of or pursuant to prescription from physician, 759

      Qualifications, 759

      Titles, unlawful use, 769

      Unlawful acts, penalty, 773

RESPITE CARE

      Relatives obtaining guardianship of certain children, supportive assistance programs, 1518

RESTAURANTS (See FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS)

RESTITUTION

      Animal cruelty

             Livestock, injury or death caused by poisoning, 2891

             Neglected animals, costs of care and treatment, 2890

      Computer-related crimes, 1242, 1244

      Insurance fraud, restitution of insurers, 1096

      Juveniles, restitution through work programs

             Deductions from child's wages limited, 15

             Financing, 13

      Viatical settlements, violations, 2179

      Workplace harassment, violation of protective order, 2848

      Writs of restitution, fees for service, 3210-3213

RESTRAINING ORDERS (See INJUNCTIONS)

RETAIL SALES

      Cigarette sales via Internet, sales to minors prohibited, adoption of policies, penalties, 2787

      Installment sales, violations by retailer regarding credit applications, 490

      Intoxicating liquor sales via Internet, policies regarding sales to minors, penalties, 2788

      Sales receipts, unlawful acts, penalties, 833

      Sales taxes (See SALES AND USE TAXES)

      Theft detection shielding or deactivator devices, unlawful acts, penalties, 834

RETAIL WHEELING

      Qualified businesses, provision of electricity to, 1584

RETIREMENT

      Physicians

             Duty to notify medical board repealed, 799

             Special volunteer medical licenses, issuance, 373

      Public employees' retirement (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT)

      Social security (See SOCIAL SECURITY)

REWARDS

      Garbage and refuse, information leading to arrest and conviction for unlawful disposal, 1237

RIGHTS OF WAY

      Federal Land Policy and Management Act, support for mapping and recognition of certain rights of way expressed, 3433

      Vacation by city or county, procedure, 1451

RISK MANAGEMENT DIVISION (See ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

RIVERS (See also WATER)

      Conservation districts, authority to repair and restore property, 288

      Gauging system, supplemental appropriation, 950

      Truckee River (See TRUCKEE RIVER)

ROAD DISTRICTS (For general provisions, see DISTRICTS)

      Directors, requirements for action by vote, 1123, 1128

RODEOS

      License plates for support of rodeos and related associations and activities, 1674

      Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation, license plates for support of rodeos and related activities, 1672

ROOM TAX

      Bonds issued by city, pledge of tax revenue authorized, 885

      Highway projects in adjacent states, financing, 1665

      Reno, increase in tax for projects to promote tourism, 1572

      Tourism, committee for development of projects, use of proceeds, 2828

RULE AGAINST PERPETUITIES

      Applicability, 1345, 2506

      Repeal, 3469

RULES OF THE ROAD (See TRAFFIC CONTROL)

RUNAWAYS (See CHILDREN IN NEED OF SUPERVISION)

      Youth shelters approved by county, requirements, immunities, 1152, 1153

RURAL HEALTH CARE

      Long-term strategic plan for services, development, appropriation, 2705

      Medically underserved areas, determination, 762

      Nevada rural health communications system, appropriation, 2144

      Out-of-state dentists and hygienists, restricted geographical licenses, 1608

S

SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES

      Abandonment, presumption, 1646, 1651

SAFE HAVEN LEGISLATION

      Abandonment of newborn child, care and custody, 1254

SAFETY

      Boilers and pressure vessels, regulation, 1048-1051

      Department of public safety, creation, 2532

      Elevators, regulation, 1048-1051

      Fire protection (See FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS; FIRES AND FIRE PROTECTION)

      Juvenile delinquents, community service on or near highway or in other dangerous situation restricted, 1864

      Railroad safety

             Assessments, calculation and due date, 1765

             State railroad museums, regulation, 929, 941

      Skateboard parks, safety requirements, 2775

      Watercraft, operation, 1717

SALES AND USE TAXES

      Delinquent taxes, collection, 1879, 1881

      Dishonored payments, service charges, 1879

      Exemptions

             Farm machinery and equipment, 822

             Medical devices, 1294

             Racing vehicles, 737

             State property subject of lease purchase or installment purchase, 2481

      Internet sales, collection of tax, 1711

      Local school support tax (See LOCAL SCHOOL SUPPORT TAX)

      Out-of-state retailers contracting with public entities, agreement to collect taxes required, 1714, 1715

      Simplified Sales and Use Tax Administration Act

             Certified automated systems, duties and liability of persons providing, 1713

             Certified service providers, duties and liability, 1713

             Definitions, 1711

             Effect of agreement, 1714

             Immunities of governmental entities, 1714

             Legislative declaration, 1711

             Nevada tax commission, duties, 1712

             Sellers, liability, audits, 1713

SALES OF REAL PROPERTY (See REAL PROPERTY)

SALES RECEIPTS

      Retail sales receipts, unlawful acts, penalties, 833

SALOONS (See BARS AND COCKTAIL LOUNGES)

SALVAGE POOL OPERATORS

      Garagemen, waiver of registration fees, 968

      Theft of automotive products or fuel, penalty, 3025

SANITY COMMISSION

      Abolished, 1086

SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS

      Abandonment of certificates of deposit, safe-deposit boxes or other property, presumption, 1645, 1647, 1651

      Home loans, prohibited acts by lenders, 1465

      Insurance companies

             Investments, 2189

             Relations, 2183, 2228

      Motor vehicles department, electronic submission of documents to, 2778

      Residential swimming pools and spas, financing of construction, 2976, 2977, 2980

      Unclaimed property division, reports to, 1648

SCHOLARSHIPS

      Assets in prepaid tuition contract or savings trust account, effect on eligibility, 2160

      Millennium scholarships (See MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIPS)

SCHOOL BUSES

      Assault or battery of driver by probationer, prisoner or parolee, penalties, 380

      Bond proceeds, use to purchase buses using alternative fuels, 2334, 2338

      Dangerous weapons, expulsion of pupil for possession, 1022

      Fire suppression systems, installation urged, 3476

      Unlicensed drivers, duplicate provision prohibiting employment repealed, 534

      Violence on school buses

             Actions to reduce urged, 3434

             Reports of threats, immunities, 2650

             Response plans, development and review, 1323

SCHOOL DISTRICTS

      Accountability reports, 1473, 1474, 1480, 1482, 3119, 3140

      Achievement and proficiency examinations

             Administration and security of exams, duties regarding education and training programs, 1204

             Informational pamphlet, dissemination, 1089-1091

             Plans for corrective action, 1203

             Security plans, duties, 1199, 1200, 1206, 1208, 1212

             Statewide program for preparation of pupils, duties, 1090, 1091, 1204

             Time for submission of reports, 1490, 1492

      Budget reports, contents, 877, 1486

      Clark (See CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT)

      Class-size reduction, filing of plans relating to use of appropriated money, 2855

      Distance education programs, duties, reports, 3149-3156

      Early literacy intervention program, establishment, evaluation, 2835-2837

      Eating disorders, development of educational materials urged, 3398

      Elko (See ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT)

      Finances and funds (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCES; SCHOOL FINANCES)

      House or other structure built by pupils, procedure for sale, 587

      Lincoln County, use and reversion of previous appropriation, 2646

      Nursing services, supervisory requirements extended to all districts, 540

      Parental involvement in education, adoption of policies to promote, 978

      Participatory democracy, receipt of report, 3477

      Regional training programs, allocations, 2834-2837

      Safe and respectful learning environments, duties, 1928

      Solicitation or acceptance of gifts or money from charter school personnel unlawful, 3123

      Tutoring of minors in entertainment industry, approval of programs, 1423

      Violence in schools

             Actions to reduce urged, 3434

             Response plans, development and review, 1323

      Washoe (See WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT)

SCHOOL FINANCES

      Basic support guarantee

             Computation, 1484, 3144

             General apportionment, 2830

             Reserve, reduction in amounts of guarantees to effectuate, 2834

             Special education program units, 2831

      Charter schools, fund for, creation, 3124

      Criminal forfeitures, distribution of portion of proceeds to school districts, 876

      Extraordinary maintenance, repair or improvement of school facilities, local tax for, deposit of proceeds, 2333

      Facilities, furniture and equipment, use of bond proceeds, 2333

      Investments, 597

      Loan on failure to make certain bond payments, restrictions on transactions following receipt of, 2335

      Local school support tax (See LOCAL SCHOOL SUPPORT TAX)

      Property tax

             Proposed levy of special elective taxes, notice, considerations, 878

             Special election to impose additional tax, date, 604

      Renovation or replacement of facilities in Clark County

             Pilot program, 1724

             Policies, 1113

      School improvement, fund for, sources and use, 2842

      State distributive school account

             Authorized expenditures, 2832-2834

             Charter schools, apportionment, 3130, 3134, 3135, 3146

             Class-size reduction, appropriations, 2855

             Count of pupils for apportionment purposes, 1483, 3143

             Distance education programs, allocations, 3143, 3145, 3153

             Early childhood education programs, allocations, 2841

             General appropriation, 2832

             Remedial education programs, allocations, 2837, 2856

             School to careers program, allocation, 2840

             Transportation costs, allocation, 2842

      State permanent school fund, authorized investments, 2291

      State support of school construction

             Exemption from state debt limit, 3461

             Municipal and revenue securities, purchase by state, 392

      Vehicle privilege tax, distribution, 1001

SCHOOLS, PRIVATE

      Charter schools (See also CHARTER SCHOOLS)

             Conversion of private school to charter school, 3123, 3125

             Courses and activities, participation by private school pupils, 3136

      Eating disorders, development of educational materials urged, 3398

      Exemptions from laws

             Institutions operated by churches, religious organizations and faith-based ministries, 1024

             Notice to be provided to parent or guardian before enrollment of child, 1024

      Fund-raisers, employment of pupils restricted, 964

      Interpreters for hearing-impaired pupils, qualifications, 1773

      Juvenile sex offenders, restrictions on attendance, 2065, 2071

      Sexual conduct between pupils and persons in authority, penalties, 703

      Toilet facilities, Braille signs required, 706

      Violence in schools

             Actions to reduce urged, 3436

             Assistance from local and state agencies, 1333

             Confidentiality of plans, deviations and information, 1333

             Disaster relief fund, use, 1335-1337

             Reports of threats, immunities, 2651

             School plans for response to certain crises, development and review, 1330-1333

             State plan for management of crisis, development and dissemination, 1327

SCHOOLS, PUBLIC

      Accountability, annual reports by regional subdistricts in Clark County, 831

      Accountability program, schools demonstrating need for improvement

             Panel to supervise academic probation

                   Duties, reports, 1478

                   Waiver of requirement, 1477

             Plans for improvement, preparation and review, 1475, 1476, 1478

             Remedial study and tutoring programs

                   Financing, 2837, 2856

                   Ineligibility for financing based on truancy rates, 1475

      Achievement and proficiency examinations

             Administration, 1206, 1208

             Date for submission of reports to department, 1490, 1492

             Informational pamphlet, development and distribution, 1089-1091

             Irregularities in administration or security of exams

                   Additional testing following security violations, 1201

                   Definitions, 1197, 1200, 1209

                   Disclosures, 1209-1211

                   Plans for corrective action, 1203

                   Uniform documentation and maintenance of irregularities, procedures, reports, 1204, 1213

             Scoring, requirements, timely delivery of results, 1205

             Security plans

                   Adoption and enforcement, 1197, 1199

                   Compliance monitoring, 1206, 1208

             Statewide program for preparation of pupils, 1090, 1091, 1204

             Terra Nova tests, supplemental appropriation, 951

      Buildings and facilities

             Clark County

                   Financing, 1724

                   Policies on renovation and reconstruction, 1113

                   Small schools, construction program, 1338

             Construction, financing, 392

             Furniture and equipment, use of bond proceeds authorized, 2334, 2338

             Lincoln County, authorized uses of previous appropriation, 2646

             Replacement of facilities, use of bond proceeds authorized, 2333

             Toilet facilities, Braille signs required, 704

      Charter schools (See CHARTER SCHOOLS)

      Class-size reduction program

             Elko County school district, continuation of demonstration project, 2856

             General appropriations, 2855

      Computers and information systems

             Criminal forfeitures, use of portion of money to purchase, 876

             Educational technology, appropriations, 2897

             Libraries, grants for licenses to access on-line resources, 2898

      Courses of study

             American government, 1491

             American history, 1491

             Citizenship development, assessment of resources, 3477

             Correspondence courses authorized, 3149-3156, 3159

             Driver education, 1503

      Early childhood education programs, financing, 2841

      Eating disorders, development of educational materials urged, 3398

      G.E.D. tests, eligibility, procedure for taking, 1481, 1493

      Harassment or intimidation prohibited, distribution of information, 1928

      House or other structure built by pupils, procedure for sale, 587

      Libraries

             Books, waiver of requirements of previous grant appropriation, 1495

             On-line resources, grants to acquire licenses, 2898

      Parental involvement in education, school policies to promote involvement, adoption, 978

      Personnel

             Achievement and proficiency examinations

                   Disclosure of irregularities, 1209-1211

                   Security plans

                          Grounds for disciplinary action, 1212

                          Notices regarding plans and effect of breach, receipt, 1199

                          Reports of violations to school district, 1200

                   Summary of laws regarding security, receipt, 1211

                   Training in administration and security, 1204

             Administrators

                   Crisis response plans, representation on committees, 1323

                   Previous administrative service, determination of salary, 1904

                   Teaching contract to be offered nonreemployed administrator, 607

             American Sign Language, qualifications for teaching, 1777

             Assault or battery by probationer, prisoner or parolee, penalties, 380

             Assets-building approach to teaching, use urged, 3437

             Bonuses or stipends for certain recruited teachers, 2899

             Bus drivers, duplicate provision on unlicensed drivers repealed, 534

             Charter school employees, reemployment, 1497, 3162

             Cost-of-living increases, appropriation, 2773, 2886

             Counselors

                   Employment of additional personnel urged, 3436

                   Highway construction industry, efforts to increase employee diversity urged, 3473

             Crisis response plans, representation on committees, training, 1323, 1325, 1326

             Deferred compensation program, additional plans authorized, 1005

             Fingerprinting as condition of reemployment after leave of absence, 2482

             Interpreters for hearing-impaired pupils, qualifications, 1773, 1777, 1778

             Legislators, leave to attend interim meetings required, loss of job seniority prohibited, 1227

             Licenses

                   Achievement exams, suspension or revocation of license for violation of security plans, 1212

                   Out-of-state experience, exemption from examinations for initial licensure, 365

             Nurses (See also NURSES AND NURSING)

                   Chief nurse, qualifications, duties, 540

                   Employment of additional personnel urged, 3436

                   Nursing services, responsibilities, 541

             Police officers, duties when felony committed in presence of officer, 1868

             Previous teaching service, determination of salary, 1904

             Principals

                   Administration contract to be offered nonreemployed principal, 607

                   School violence response plans, duties, 1326, 1327

             Psychologists, employment of additional personnel urged, 3436

             Retirement (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT)

             Sexual conduct with pupils, penalties, 703

             Social workers, employment of additional personnel urged, 3437

             Solicitation or acceptance of gifts or money from charter school personnel unlawful, 3123

             Teenage pregnancy, representation on state partnership to reduce, 2523

             Training and professional development

                   Accountability reports, contents, 1473, 1474

                   Regional training programs

                          Early literacy intervention program, establishment, 2835-2837

                          Evaluation, 2834

                          Financing, 2834

             Voluntarily leaving service and returning within certain time, continuation of postprobationary status, 1906

      Pupils

             Americans with Disabilities Act, assessment of costs of compliance in Clark County, 1723

             At-risk pupils

                   Distance education programs, 3149-3156

                   Elementary school pupils, financing of special counseling services, 2834

             Attendance requirements, exemption for pupils taking G.E.D. tests, 1493

             Charter school courses and extracurricular activities, participation, 3136

             Crises response plans, representation on committees, 1324, 1326

             Dangerous weapons, expulsion for possession, 1022

             Drug violations, participation in distance education programs, 3149-3156

             Fund-raisers, employment of pupils restricted, 964

             Habitual disciplinary problems, alternative programs, 3149-3156

             Juvenile sex offenders, restrictions on attendance, 2065, 2070

             Sexual conduct with persons in authority, penalties, 703

      Reading and literacy, training program, 2835-2837

      Safe and respectful learning environment, legislative declaration, 1928

      School to careers program, financing, 2840, 3013

      Small schools, construction in Clark County, 1338

      Special education

             Authorized expenditures, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 3013

             Basic support guarantee, 2831

             Federal funding, increase urged, 3400

      Textbooks and other materials, use of portion of criminal forfeiture proceeds to purchase, 876

      Traffic control, sign requirements, 955

      Violence in schools

             Actions to reduce urged, 3434

             Assistance from local and state agencies, 1327

             Confidentiality of plans, deviations and information, 1328

             Dangerous weapons, expulsion of pupil for possession, 1022

             Disaster relief fund, use, 1335-1337

             Emergency assistance account, use, 1337

             Open meeting law, applicability to meetings of committees, 1328

             Reports of threats, immunities, 2650

             School plans for response to certain crises, development and review, 1323-1327

             State plan for management of crisis, development and dissemination, 1327

      Volunteers, sexual conduct with pupils prohibited, penalties, 703

SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, OFFICE OF

      Economic development, coordination of efforts urged, 3404

      Transfer to governor's office, name change, duties, 2284

SEALING RECORDS OF CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS

      Civil proceeding in which records sealed, request to seal records of, 1693

      Defendants, notice regarding sealing, 1690, 1692

      Juveniles records, procedures, 1307

      Petitions, time for filing, contents, 1692, 1693

      Previous convictions, consideration by court in determining grant of petition for another offense, 1694

      Re-entry programs for offenders, sealing following completion, 1166

      Release from prison, notice regarding sealing, 1695

SEALS

      Corporations, designation of use of seal, 1359

      Landscape architects, use, unlawful acts, 500, 508

SEARCH AND RESCUE

      False reports of emergency, action to recover response costs, 2851

SEARCH AND SEIZURE

      Contraband cigarettes, destruction following seizure, 2137

      Currency, procedures, 875

      Internet pharmacies, unlawful acts, 1057, 1060, 1066

      Medical marijuana, probable cause, procedures following seizure, 3062

      Tax deficiencies, sale and reconveyance of seized property, 1555

      Traffic stops, study by attorney general, 2852

SECRETARY OF STATE

      Apostilles, issuance, 655

      Athletes' agents, duties, 1298

      Authorized expenditures, 3012

      Business trusts (See BUSINESS TRUSTS)

      Campaign practices (See CAMPAIGN PRACTICES)

      Commercial recordings division, appropriation, 2423

      Corporations (See CORPORATIONS)

      Deputies

             Appointment and duties, 1003, 1441

             Immunity for actions taken in good faith, 1415

             Salaries, 2872

      Documents submitted by business entities

             Posting of notices regarding responsibilities and penalties, 2375

             Prevention of filing of false or forged documents, regulations, 2375

            Secretary of state, employees and deputies immune from liability for actions taken in good faith, 1415

             Trade-marks and trade names, fees, 3195, 3196

      Elections (See ELECTIONS)

      Equipment, appropriation, 2423

      Executive assistant

             Appointment and duties, 1003

             Salary, 2872

      General appropriation, 2858

      Limited-liability companies (See LIMITED-LIABILITY COMPANIES)

      Limited-liability partnerships (See LIMITED-LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS)

      Limited partnerships (See LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS)

      Mergers, conversions or exchanges of interest, duties, 1403-1415, 3192

      Nonprofit corporations (See NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS)

      Notaries public, powers and duties, 651

      Notarization of digital or electronic signatures, adoption of procedures, 652

      Participatory democracy, committee on, membership, receipt of report, 3477

      Partnerships (See PARTNERSHIPS)

      Professional corporations (See PROFESSIONAL CORPORATIONS)

      Resident agents (See RESIDENT AGENTS)

      Salaries

             Employees in unclassified service, 2872

             Supplemental appropriation, 950

      Securities division

             Administrator, classified service, 1003

             Effective date of license, authorizations, 1154

             Proceedings against licensees, time for instituting, 1157

             Written direction, action by, 1158

      Sexual assault victims, fictitious address program, 692

      Special services, fees, 582, 3194

      Technology services and projects, appropriations, 950, 2423

SECURED TRANSACTIONS

      Agricultural liens, subordination of rights, 722

      Assignment or transfer of interest, effectiveness of agreements, 726

      Buyer's right to  recover goods, 710

      Chattel paper defined, 711

      Financing statements, 721, 730

      Government transfers exempt from article 9, 720

      Leases, effectiveness or ineffectiveness of agreements, 726

      Letters of credit, effectiveness or ineffectiveness, 728

      Pre-effective date financing statements, definition, effectiveness, 708

      Promissory notes, effectiveness or ineffectiveness, 727

      Security interests

             Created by governmental units, applicability of article 9, 719

             Perfection of interest in certain inventories, 722

SECURITIES

      Broker-dealers and other licensees

             Disciplinary action, grounds, 1157

             Essential employees, provisions removed, 1155

             Proceedings against licensee, time for, 1157

             Registration with depository for registrations, requirements, 1154

      Insurance companies, investments, 2188, 2189, 2229

      Investment advisory services, applicability of laws, 1159

      Local governments, investment in asset-backed securities authorized, 597

      State investments in certain securities and options authorized, 2291

      Time shares, interests do not constitute securities, 2500

SECURITIES DIVISION (See SECRETARY OF STATE)

SECURITY CONSULTANTS

      Licensing board (See PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR'S LICENSING BOARD)

      Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

      Summary of disciplinary action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

SECURITY GUARDS

      Licensing board (See PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR'S LICENSING BOARD)

      Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

      Summary of disciplinary action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

SECURITY WALLS

      Subdivision of land, maintenance of and assessments for security walls, 744

SEDUCTION (See also SEX OFFENDERS)

      School employees or volunteers, penalties, 703

SEEDS

      Medical marijuana, federal approval of seed bank, 3065

SEIZURE (See SEARCH AND SEIZURE)

SENATE, STATE (See LEGISLATURE)

SENATORS, STATE (See LEGISLATURE --Members)

SENIOR CITIZENS (See AGED PERSONS)

SENIOR PRESCRIPTION PROGRAMS (See PRESCRIPTIONS)

SENTENCING

      Child abuse or neglect, minimum and maximum terms, 1138

      Computer crimes, conditions for suspended sentence, 2791

      Domestic violence battery, effect of prior offenses, 11

      Internet pharmacies, suspension of sentence prohibited for certain violations, 1054, 1055

      Life without parole for certain subsequent crimes, execution of sentence, 1936

      Sex offenders, suspension of sentence

             Certification before release

                   Crimes for which certification required, 2789

                    Use of presentence evaluations, 1636, 1637

             Conditions of release, 2051, 2791

      Victims of crimes, presentation of statements at sentencing hearings, 889

SERVICE CONTRACTS

      Providers, registration fees, 2228

SERVICE OF PROCESS (See CIVIL PROCESS)

SEWAGE

      Unlawful disposal, penalties, 1235, 1237, 1920

SEWER SYSTEMS

      Methodology for change of rates for certain systems, 1764

      Public works, authority of public body to contract with design-build team, 2013

      Transmission and treatment facilities, permits, licenses and other approvals for construction, 2984

SEX OFFENDERS

      Community re-entry programs, offenders ineligible for participation, 1161

      Drug testing, 2051, 2069

      Genetic marker testing of convicted persons, 1852, 3032

      Internet

             Access prohibited, exception, 2051, 2069, 2791, 2798

             Crimes involving use, conditions of parole, probation or suspended sentence, 2791, 2798, 2800

      Intoxicating liquor, possession prohibited, 2051, 2069

      Juvenile sex offenders

             Change of address, notification, 2067

             Community notification, 2064, 2068

             Registration, 2058

             School attendance, restrictions, 2065, 2070

             Sealing of records, 1307

             Sexual offense defined, 2064

             Sexually motivated offenses, determinations, 2063

            Supervision by probation officer, 2063, 2065, 2067, 2068

      Lifetime supervision for certain offenses, 2790

      Minors, contact or communication with restricted, 2052, 2069

      Parole

             Certification before release, 1640, 2799

             Conditions, 2068, 2798, 2800

      Pornography, possession prohibited, 2051, 2069

      Presentence investigations, 1636, 1637, 2790

      Probation or suspension of sentence

             Certification before release, 1638, 2792

             Conditions, 2051, 2791

      Registration, procedures, 2051, 2058, 2060

      Victims or witnesses, contact or communication with restricted, 2051, 2053, 2069

SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD

      Penalties, 1138

SEXUAL ASSAULT

      Fictitious address program for victims, 692

SEXUAL EXPLOITATION

      Penalties, 1138

      Physicians or physician assistants, grounds for disciplinary action, 767

      Respiratory care practitioners, grounds for disciplinary action, 767

SEXUAL INTERCOURSE

      School pupils and persons in authority at schools, penalties, 703

      State partnership to reduce early sexual activity, creation, 2523

SHEEP (See LIVESTOCK)

SHEEP COMMISSIONERS, STATE BOARD OF

      Local agricultural products, fostering of purchase and use directed, 3343

      Tax levy, duties regarding notices, 1566

SHERIFFS (See also COUNTY OFFICERS; PEACE OFFICERS)

      Carson City, service on public boards after term in office expires prohibited, 520

      Concealed weapons, duties, 612, 618

      Constables, execution of process, writs and warrants on request, 1455

      Fees for services, 3210

      Felonies, receipt of reports from limited jurisdiction officers, 1868

      Garnishee interrogatories, duties, 474

      Metropolitan police departments (See METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENTS)

      Real property transfer tax warrants, fees, 1590

      Societies for prevention of animal cruelty, applications for arrest authority, 1914

SHOOTING RANGES

      Federal land, release for development of range in Clark County urged, 3415

SHOPLIFTING

      Sales receipts, unlawful acts, penalties, 833

      Theft detection shielding or deactivator devices, unlawful acts, penalties, 834

SHOPPING CENTERS (See PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS; RETAIL SALES)

SIERRA NEVADA COLLEGE (See also POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, PRIVATE)

      Millennium scholarships, eligibility, 1415

SIGHTSEEING TOURS

      Tour brokers and operators, regulation, 979, 1247

SIGN LANGUAGE

      Licensing and regulation of interpreters, 1771

SIGNATURES

      Cigarette and other tobacco sales by Internet, delivery requirements, 2787

      Digital signatures (See DIGITAL SIGNATURES)

      Electronic trusts, 2350

      Electronic wills, 2340

      Grand jury, petition to summon, 750, 751

      Initiative petitions (See INITIATIVE PETITIONS)

      Insurance commissioner, regulations regarding electronic signatures, 2180

      Intoxicating liquor sales by Internet, delivery requirements, 2788

      Manufactured homes, notarized signatures on transfer of title or interest, 489

      Motor vehicles department, waiver of signature requirements for electronic transmission of documents, 2780

      Notarization of electronic signatures, adoption of procedures, 652

      Prescriptions, signature of practitioner relating to electronic transmissions, 1634

      Public buildings, designated area to be provided for gathering signatures on certain petitions, 1347

      Recall petitions (See RECALL OF PUBLIC OFFICERS)

      Referendum petitions (See REFERENDUM PETITIONS)

      State treasurer, use of facsimile signature authorized, 2901, 2926

      Transportation, department of, use of facsimile signatures by director and deputy director, 2926

      Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, adoption, 2714

      Unsworn declarations, authentication of signatures, 2349

SIGNS

      Barber schools, requirements, 972

      Handicapped parking, requirements, 566

      Nonconforming structures, compensation or relocation required, 2281

      School zones and school crossing zones, requirements, 955

      Toilet facilities in public buildings and public accommodations, Braille signs required, 704

SILVER STATE FANFARE

      Designation as state march, 966

SKATEBOARD PARKS

      Definitions, 2775

      Impact fees, financing of park projects, 843

      Safety requirements, prohibited acts, 2775

SLANDER

      Banks, penalty provision for derogatory remarks about bank repealed, 339

      Insurance fraud, immunities for reports, 1095

SMALL LOANS (See INSTALLMENT LOANS)

SOCIAL SECURITY

      License and permit applications, repeal of federal mandate requiring recordation of number urged, 3482

      Medical records, acquisition without charge to support claim or appeal, 830

      Notch babies, reparation for payment disparity urged, 3459

      Reductions in benefits required for spouses receiving public pensions, modification urged, 3484

SOCIAL WORKERS

      Assault or battery of public employee who makes home visits, penalties, 380

      Board of examiners for social workers

             Activities of board, report to legislature, 946

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, 1166

             State financial administrative laws, exemption, 1456

             Training and assistance from internal audits division, exemption, 944

      Disciplinary action

             Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

      Teenage pregnancy, representation on state partnership to reduce rate, 2523

SOIL, STATE

      Designation, 392

SOLAR ENERGY (See RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES)

SOLICITATION

      Annoyance of minor, acts constituting, penalty, 2789

      Drink coupons and similar materials, distribution by minors  prohibited, 1426

      Sales solicitations by minors restricted, penalties, 964

      Telephone solicitation (See TELEMARKETING)

SOLID WASTE (See GARBAGE AND REFUSE)

SOUTH FORK DAM

      Monitoring, supplemental appropriation, 950

SOUTHERN NEVADA REGIONAL PLANNING COALITION (See REGIONAL PLANNING)

SOUTHERN NEVADA WATER AUTHORITY

      Colorado River commission, sale of electricity and provision of transmission or distribution services, 1266

SPARKS, CITY OF (For general provisions, see CITIES)

      Charter amendments

             Canvass of returns, 399

             General elections, date, 397

             Lists of registered voters, availability, 399

             Primary elections, 398

             Quorum of city council, 1131

             Utilities, regulation, 2107, 2108

      Energy efficiency in structures, adoption of codes, 2531

      Wingfield Springs park, naming in memory of Jeanne L. Botts urged, 3441

SPECIAL FUEL TAX

      Delinquent taxes, collection, 1881

      Dishonored payments, service charges, 708

      Exempt special fuel, requirement for dyeing before distribution from rack, 854

      Exemptions, special mobile equipment, 853

      Farm equipment or special mobile equipment using dyed special fuel, operation on highways, 854

      Incidentally operated or moved upon a highway, regulation to define, 853

SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS (See AUDIOLOGISTS AND SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS)

SPORTING EVENTS

      Athletes' Agents Act (See also ATHLETES' AGENTS ACT, UNIFORM)

             Generally, 1298-1306

      Girls and Women in Sports Day recognized, 3327

      Impact fees, financing of amateur athletic facilities, 843

      National Collegiate and Amateur Athletic Protection Act, passage urged, 3355

      Unarmed combat (See UNARMED COMBAT)

STALKING

      Aggravated stalking, definition, penalties, 665

      Genetic marker testing of convicted persons, 1852, 3032

      Internet stalking, penalty, 2785

      Protective orders, deferral and assessment of fees, assistance in filing and responding, 1671

      Venue, where offense committed, 666

STATE AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS

      Administration (See ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Agriculture (See AGRICULTURE, STATE DEPARTMENT OF)

      Business and industry (See BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Capital improvement projects, funding, 2991

      Conservation (See CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES, STATE DEPARTMENT OF)

      Cooperative agreements (See COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS, PUBLIC AGENCIES)

      Cultural affairs, department of, creation, 925

      Education (See EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Electronic Transactions Act, Uniform, 2714

      Employees (See STATE EMPLOYEES)

      Employment (See EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING AND REHABILITATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Human resources (See HUMAN RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Independent contractors (See INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS)

      Interlocal contracts (See COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS, PUBLIC AGENCIES)

      Lease of offices

             Attorney general, approval of certain leases, 809

             Lease-purchase or installment-purchase agreements, 1571, 2478

      Military (See MILITARY, OFFICE OF THE)

      Motor vehicles and public safety (See MOTOR VEHICLES AND PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Museums (See MUSEUMS, LIBRARY AND ARTS, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Nuclear projects, agency for, appropriation, authorized expenditures, 2857, 3011

      Personnel (See PERSONNEL, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Prisons (See PRISONS, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Public safety, department of, creation, 2532

      Purchasing (See STATE PURCHASING)

      Taxation (See TAXATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Transportation (See TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

STATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

      Aging, commission on, representation on committee on personal assistance for persons with functional disabilities, 3108

      Agriculture (See AGRICULTURE, STATE BOARD OF)

      Apprenticeship (See APPRENTICESHIP COUNCIL, STATE)

      Athletic (See ATHLETIC COMMISSION, NEVADA)

      Beef council (See BEEF COUNCIL, NEVADA)

      Bicycle advisory board, part of department of public safety, 2540

      Colorado River (See COLORADO RIVER COMMISSION)

      Construction education, commission on, creation, 2408

      Dairy (See DAIRY COMMISSION, STATE)

      Education (See EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF; POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, COMMISSION ON)

      Education, professional standards (See EDUCATION, COMMISSION ON PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS IN)

      Educational technology, commission on, appropriation, duties, 2897

      Electronic Transactions Act, Uniform, 2714

      Emergency response, commission on, appropriation, authorized expenditures, 2862, 2875

      Employee-management relations board, appropriation, employee salaries, 2862, 2875

      Employment security council, compensation of members, 1460

      Environmental (See ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION, STATE)

      Equal rights commission, appropriation, authorized expenditures, 2863, 3019

      Ethics (See ETHICS, COMMISSION ON)

      Examiners (See EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF)

      Gaming (See GAMING COMMISSION, NEVADA; GAMING CONTROL BOARD, STATE)

      Health (See HEALTH, STATE BOARD OF)

      Historical records advisory board, composition, 925

      Holocaust, advisory council on education, appropriation, 2707

      Homeless persons, board to distribute money to shelters, abolishment, 384

      Independent contractors (See INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS)

      Indian commission, Nevada, appropriation, director's salary, 2860, 2878

      Industrial programs, advisory board on, abolished, 2392

      Industrial programs, committee on, creation, 2390

      Job training office, state, abolished, 1424

      Lease of offices

             Attorney general, approval of certain leases, 809

             Lease-purchase or installment-purchase agreements, 1571, 2478

      Libraries and literacy (See LIBRARIES AND LITERACY, STATE COUNCIL ON)

      Mental health and developmental services, commission on, creation of materials on eating disorders urged, 3398

      Merit award board, appropriation, 2858

      Mineral resources, commission on, salaries of unclassified employees, 2875

      Museums and history (See MUSEUMS AND HISTORY, BOARD OF)

      Parole (See PAROLE COMMISSIONERS, STATE BOARD OF)

      Participatory democracy, committee on, continuation, duties, 3477

      POST (See PEACE OFFICERS' STANDARDS AND TRAINING COMMISSION)

      Postsecondary education (See POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, COMMISSION ON)

      Predatory animal and rodent committee, appropriations, authorized expenditures, 1851, 2863, 3017

      Prison commissioners, board of state, duties, 1161

      Professional or occupational licensing boards (See specific profession or occupation)

      Prosecuting attorneys (See PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS, ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR)

      Prostate cancer, task force on, creation, 580

      Public employee benefits (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' BENEFITS PROGRAM, BOARD OF THE)

      Public employees' retirement (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT)

      Public utilities (See PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF NEVADA)

      Public works board (See PUBLIC WORKS BOARD, STATE)

      Real estate (See REAL ESTATE COMMISSION)

      Renewable energy and energy conservation, task force for, creation, duties, 3259-3262, 3276

      Sanity commission abolished, 1086

      Sheep (See SHEEP COMMISSIONERS, STATE BOARD OF)

      Substance abuse (See SUBSTANCE ABUSE EDUCATION, PREVENTION, ENFORCEMENT AND TREATMENT, COMMISSION ON)

      Super speed train (See CALIFORNIA-NEVADA SUPER SPEED GROUND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION)

      Tax (See TAX COMMISSION, NEVADA)

      Tourism (See TOURISM, COMMISSION ON)

      Tourism, committee for development of projects relating to, creation, 2827

      Trust fund for public health, duties of board of trustees, 2301, 2944

      Wildlife (See WILDLIFE COMMISSIONERS, BOARD OF)

      Youth advisory council, duties, 2524

STATE CONTROLLER

      Administrative assessments, distribution, 375, 2353

      Annual financial statements, duties, 2752

      Authorized expenditures act, 3019

      Capital improvements, temporary advances, 2997, 2998, 3004

      Cash Management Improvement Act, duties, 2871

      Collection agent for debts owed state, duties, 1876, 1881

      Consolidated bond interest and redemption fund, duties, 3004

      Deposit of certain revenue and reports with office, duties, 2903, 2907, 2908, 2918-2927

      Employees in unclassified service, salaries, 2872

      General appropriation, 2858

      General appropriations act, duties, 2868

      Governor, annual reports to, 2748

      Institutional care of medically indigent, fund for, transfers, 2374

      Insurance, account for verification, transfer of money, 2826

      Legislature, annual reports to, 2748

      Minerals, tax on net proceeds, duties, 663

      Motor vehicle fuel taxes, duties, 388

      Nevada silver haired legislative forum, duties, 3030

      Participatory democracy, receipt of report, 3477

      Prison warehouse account, temporary advances, 2868

      Prisoners' personal property fund, transfers, 380

      Reserves, duties, 2871

      Salaries of judges, justices and constitutional officers, duties, 2868

      Secretary of state, transfer of certain money, 3199

      State distributive school account, temporary advances, 2833

      State parks, duties concerning certain appropriations, 2383

      Surplus property administration account, duties, 691

      Temporary advances, notices, duties, 2868-2870

      Tourism project committee, transfer of money, 2828

      V & T Railroad reconstruction project, transfer of money, 2829

      Warrants

             Claims after cancellation, 1078

             Duties, 2749, 2751, 2753

      Wildlife account, temporary advances, 3022

STATE DENTAL HEALTH OFFICER

      Appointment, duties, 2690

STATE EMBLEMS

      State march, designation, 966

      State soil, designation, 392

      State tartan, designation, 403

STATE EMPLOYEES

      Appointments

             Bond requirement, certain provision repealed, 1442

             Probationary appointment, provision repealed, 1442

      Assault or battery of employee who makes home visits, penalties, 380

      Awards for faithful and exceptional service, 1311

      Catastrophic leave, appeals from decisions of appointing authorities, 2140

      Colorado River commission, employment of assistants and employees, 2442

      Conflicts of interest, 2287

      Deferred compensation program, additional plans authorized, 1004

      Drug and alcohol policies and tests, applicability, 1441

      Emergency communications technicians, leave during disaster, 1438

      Ethics (See ETHICS)

      Grievance for failure of director to examine or certify, adjustment, 1440

      Group insurance (See INSURANCE--State's program of group insurance)

      Legislative counsel bureau child-care employees, status, 3200

      Legislative employees, transfers to classified service, 3206

      Legislators, leave to attend interim meetings required, 1227

      Performance reports

             Employee to be provided with copy, 1440

             Filing of annual reports, 749

      Printing division, state, classification of employees, 615

      Prostate cancer, task force on, leave to perform duties as member, 581

      Renewable energy task force, leave to perform duties as member, 3261

      Salaries

             Additional step in state's compensation schedule, 2881

             Cost-of-living increases, 2881

             Unclassified service, 2872

      Service awards for faithful and exceptional public service, 1311

      State residential property, lease to certain employees at discounted rate, 906

      Unclassified service

             Designation, 1439

             Salaries, 2872

STATE ENGINEER

      Adjudication emergency account, balance, appropriation, 2774

      Channel clearance account, appropriation, 2397

      Domestic wells, powers and duties, 551-556

      Intercounty transfers of water, duties, 1933

      Salary, 2875

STATE FINANCES AND FUNDS

      Accounting Procedures Law, professional and occupational licensing boards exempt, 1456

      Agriculture working capital, revolving account for, appropriation, 1851

      Anatomical gift account, creation, sources and use, 680

      Annual financial statements, classification of funds, 2752

      Apiary inspection account repealed, 2154

      Aviation, trust fund for, creation, sources and use, 1238

      Ballot questions or candidates, restrictions on expenditures to oppose or support, 1347

      Bonds and other obligations (See also BOND ISSUES)

             Capital improvement projects, 2995-2997, 2999

             Interest, when payable, 2481

      Budget

             Date for submission of agency budgets, 1137

             Governor-elect, transitional expenses, 949

             Insurance fraud investigation program, proposed budget, 479

             Professional and occupational licensing boards, exemption from laws, 1456

      Capital improvement projects, financing, 2991

      Channel clearance, maintenance, restoration, surveying and monumenting program, account for, appropriation, 2397

      Charter schools, fund for, creation, use, 3124

      Cigarettes, deposit and use of fines collected for violations, 2787

      College savings trust fund, Nevada, creation, 2161

      Consolidated bond interest and redemption fund, tax levy, 3004

      Construction education account, creation, deposits, 2409, 2411, 2415

      Credit or debit cards or electronic funds transfers used for payments to state, fees authorized, 1321

      Cultural fund, Nevada, creation, 2973

      Dairy commission fund, sources and use, 2435, 2438

      Debts owed state, collection procedure, reimbursement of costs of collection, 1876, 1881

      Disaster relief fund, sources and use, 1335-1337

      District judges' salary account, appropriations, 2746, 3114

      Education (See SCHOOL FINANCES)

      Electronic Transactions Act, Uniform, 2714

      Emergency account

             Appropriation, 2406

             Limit on amount of approved expenditures removed, 1079

      Emergency assistance account, use, 1337

      Energy assistance and conservation, fund for, creation, 3233

      Enterprise funds, certain funds designated as, 2751, 2753, 2755

      Financial institutions, investigative account, deposits and use, 2047

      Foster care, account to assist persons formerly in, creation, sources, 3209, 3221

      Gift funds, certain funds designated special revenue funds, 2749, 2750, 2753

      Healthy Nevada, fund for a, use, 2665-2678

      Heil trust fund for wild horses, authorized expenditures, 1114, 3018

      Industrial insurance funds (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

      Insurance premiums, fund for, deposits, 2339

      Intergovernmental transfer account

             Authorized expenditures, 3014

             Transfer of money, 2374, 3114

      Internal accounting and administrative control system, exemptions, 943

      Interstate commission for adult offender supervision, assessment to cover costs, 2366

      Investments of state money, 2291

      Lake Tahoe Basin, fund to protect, sources and use, 1427

      Lease-purchase or installment-purchase agreements, 1571, 2478

      Legislative fund (See LEGISLATURE)

      Medically indigent, fund for institutional care of, transfer of money, 2374

      Millennium scholarship trust fund, investments, 2300

      Motor vehicle revolving account, amount, 380

      Municipal bond bank, fund for the

             Authorized expenditures, 3012

             Composition, status, 2751, 2754

      Municipal utilities, reimbursements to entities affected by acquisition or expansion of facilities, 2074, 2078, 2082, 2085

      Nevada protection account, creation, appropriation and use, 2645

      Notary public training fund, creation, sources and use, 652

      Overpayments to state, approval of refunds, 1078

      Parks marina development fund eliminated, 1075

      Pollution control account, use, 2681

      Prison industries, fund for new construction of facilities for, use, 2391

      Public health, trust fund for

             Investments, 2301

             Use, 2944

      Renewable energy and energy conservation, trust fund for, creation, 3259, 3262

      Reserve for statutory contingency account

             Appropriation, 624

             Approval of payment of claims, delegation of authority, 1079

      School construction, state support of

             Purchase of municipal and revenue securities by state, 392

             State debt limit, exemption from, 3461

      School funds and accounts (See SCHOOL FINANCES)

      Science, innovation and technology, account for, creation, 2285

      Special investigative account, sources, 479

      Special license plates, revolving account for issuance of, deposits, 1837

      Special revenue funds, certain funds designated as, 2749, 2750, 2753, 2755

      Stale claims account

             Appropriation, 366

             Approval of payments, 1077

      State distributive school account (See SCHOOL FINANCES)

      State highway fund

             Authorization to use money, 1832

             Deposits, 2826

             Verification of insurance, account for, transfers, 2826

      State purchasing fund

             Composition, 691

             Withdrawals and transfers, 1457

      Tourism, fund for the promotion of, transfers of money, 2828, 2829

      Trout management account, creation, sources and use, 977, 3000, 3018

      UCC, secured transactions, transfers by government exempt, 720

      Veterans' homes account, deposits, 1524, 1531

      Water adjudication emergency account, balance, appropriation, 2774

      Water project loans, fund for, creation, 2754

      Wildlife division, accounts (See CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES, STATE DEPARTMENT OF)

      Workers' compensation, fund for (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

STATE HIGHWAYS (See HIGHWAYS AND ROADS)

STATE HYGIENIC LABORATORY

      Dairy commission, use of laboratory services, 2438

STATE LANDS (See PUBLIC LANDS)

STATE LANDS, DIVISION OF (See CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES, STATE DEPARTMENT OF)

STATE MARCH

      Designation, 966

STATE OF NEVADA

      Actions by or against (See ACTIONS--State or political subdivisions)

      Computer crimes causing disruptions in government operations unlawful, 1242, 1244

      False reports of crime or emergency, recovery of response costs, 2851

      Highways and roads (See HIGHWAYS AND ROADS)

      Property (See PUBLIC BUILDINGS; PUBLIC LANDS)

      Public works (See PUBLIC WORKS)

STATE OFFICERS

      Conflicts of interest, 2287

      Emergency communications technicians, leave during disaster, 1438

      Ethics (See ETHICS)

      Financial disclosure statements, filing, 2290

      Intangible personal property held by officer, when presumed abandoned, 1647

      Prostate cancer, task force on, leave to perform duties as member, 581

      Renewable energy task force, leave to perform duties as member, 3261

      State residential property, lease to certain officers at discounted rate, 906

      Vacancies, appointing authority to notify filing officer of appointment, 2970

STATE PARKS AND RECREATIONAL AREAS

      Boating fuel taxes, use of proceeds for recreational facilities, 1074

      Improvement projects, appropriations, 2383

      Maintenance projects, appropriation, 2155

STATE PARKS, DIVISION OF (See CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES, STATE DEPARTMENT OF)

STATE PRINTING DIVISION (See ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

STATE PUBLICATIONS

      Achievement and proficiency examinations, informational pamphlet, 1089

      Adoption booklet, contents, 1110

      Court of appeals, decisions, 3458

      Dairy commission regulations, pamphlet, 2425

      Hearing tests for newborn children, brochures, 2462

      Juvenile justice system, reports regarding disparate treatment, 2373

      Nevada historical society, donation of publications to, 929

      Nevada Magazine, authorized expenditures, 3012

      Nevada Reports (See NEVADA REPORTS)

      Nevada Revised Statutes (See NEVADA REVISED STATUTES)

      Statutes of Nevada (See STATUTES OF NEVADA)

      University press, appropriation, 2859

STATE PURCHASING

      Award of contracts, considerations, 666, 667

      College savings program, Nevada, applicability of laws, 2162

      Division chief, member of committee on industrial programs, 2390

      Electronic format, payment of costs of providing methods for use, 1457

      Federal Government, purchase of supplies, materials or equipment, 1320

      Handicapped persons, preferences for organizations training or employing, 1536

      Housing division, exemption from laws, 2121

      Internet, use to receive bids, 1320, 1457

      Inventories, determination of original cost of certain property, 689

      Lease-purchase agreements, 1571, 2478

      Medical devices sold to governmental entity, sales tax exemption, 1294

      Notice of proposed purchases, provision to bidders, 690

      Out-of-state retailers contracting with state, agreement to collect sales taxes required, 1714, 1715

      Requests for proposals, contents, 666

      State purchasing fund

             Composition, 691

             Withdrawals and transfers, 1457

STATE SOIL

      Designation, 392

STATE TARTAN

      Designation, 403

STATE TREASURER

      Annual report, time for, 2903

      Assistant treasurer, appointment, 2902

      Authorized expenditures, 3012

      College savings plans, duties, 2159-2166

      Deposit of certain revenue and reports transferred to state controller, 2903, 2907, 2908, 2918-2927

      Deputy of unclaimed property, appointment, 2902

      Employment security division, funding of office building, duties, 2999

      Facsimile signature, use, 2901

      Fish hatcheries, duties regarding bonds, 3000

      General appropriation, 2858

      Healthy Nevada, fund for a, duties, 2668, 2678

      Investment of state money, authority, 2291

      Lease-purchase or installment-purchase agreements, duties, 2478

      Local government tax distribution account, duties, 1814, 1823

      Motor vehicle fuel taxes, duties, 388

      Participatory democracy, receipt of report, 3477

      Salaries of employees in unclassified service, 2872

      Science, engineering and technology, account for office of, duties, 2286

      Special license plates, distribution of fees, 578, 1466, 1509, 1512, 1673, 1674, 1858

      Trade practices, duties concerning reports removed, 2928

      Unclaimed property, treasurer as administrator, 2903, 2908

STATE VEHICLES

      Agriculture department, appropriation, 2385

      Investigation division, appropriation, 2157

      Motor pool division, appropriation, 2157

      Nevada youth training center, appropriation, 2144

      Northern Nevada child and adolescent services, appropriation, 2145

STATUTES OF LIMITATION (See LIMITATION OF ACTIONS)

STATUTES OF NEVADA

      Appropriation for reproduction of older volumes, 640

      Nevada historical society, donation to, 929

      Private publication of out-of-print volumes authorized, 3207

      Technical corrections, 18-286

STATUTORY SEXUAL SEDUCTION (See also SEX OFFENDERS)

      School employees or volunteers, penalties, 703

STOCK (See CORPORATIONS; SECURITIES)

STOCKBROKERS (See SECURITIES)

STORAGE TANKS

      Cleanup of discharged petroleum, fees

             Delinquent fees, collection, 1879, 1881

             Dishonored payments, service charges, 708, 1879

      Statewide removal program, funding, 2995, 2996

STOREY COUNTY (For general provisions, see COUNTIES)

      Comstock historic district commission, qualifications of members, 1654

      Tahoe-Reno industrial center, county's efforts and support commended, 3431

      V & T Railway, Nevada commission for reconstruction of, composition, 400

STREETS AND ALLEYS

      Explosive or incendiary device, penalty for unlawful possession, 804

      Impact fees on new development, street project includes traffic signals, 844

      Juvenile delinquents, community service on or near street restricted, 1864

      Motor vehicle fuel taxes, allocation of proceeds, 387, 1598

      Vacation or abandonment by city or county, procedure, 1451, 2815

STUDIES (See LEGISLATIVE AND AGENCY STUDIES)

SUBDIVISION OF LAND

      Building codes (See BUILDING CODES)

      Building inspectors (See BUILDING INSPECTORS)

      Building permits (See BUILDING PERMITS)

      Impact fees for police stations, fire stations and parks, imposition, 843

      Land use planning (See LAND USE PLANNING; REGIONAL PLANNING)

      Landscaping, public lighting and security walls, maintenance, assessments, 744

      Manufactured homes, permit for placement in residential neighborhood, 1120

      Maps and plats

             Actions by governing body or planning commission, time for, 2808-2813

             Appeals from decisions of governing body or planning commission, 2803

             Copies of or digital access to recorded maps provided to assessors, 1558-1565

             Discrepancies, reports and duties of county assessors, 1565

             Filing fees, 3217, 3219

             Presentation of final maps, 2810

             Tentative maps, final disposition, 1127

      Owner-developers, investigative and disciplinary authority of real estate division and commission, 528

      Sales of subdivided land, actions by victims of consumer fraud, 490

      Tax for improvement of transportation, use, 1667

      Trails, parks and open space, maintenance, assessments, 744

      Vacation or abandonment of streets or easements, procedure, 1451, 2815

      Zoning (See ZONING)

SUBPOENAS

      Achievement and proficiency examinations, investigation of security breach, 1198, 1200, 1210

      Arbitrators, authority to issue, 1279

      Athletes' Agents Act, issuance related to, 1299

      Fees for service of process, 3212

      Internet service providers, subpoena by law enforcement agents, 2784

      Labor commissioner's subpoenas, penalty for disobedience, 564

      Legislative hearings, compelling obedience of subpoenas, 3205

      Real property transfer tax, issuance relating to audits, 1588

      Solid waste, issuance relating to unlawful disposal, 1234

      University police review boards, authority to issue, 1464

SUBSTANCE ABUSE (See DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE)

SUBSTANCE ABUSE EDUCATION, PREVENTION, ENFORCEMENT AND TREATMENT, COMMISSION ON

      Authorized expenditures, 3013, 3019

      Composition, 427

      Department of public safety, part of, 2625

      General appropriation, 2863

SUICIDE

      Problem recognized and anti-suicide efforts urged and commended, 3395

SUNSET LEGISLATION

      California-Nevada super speed ground transportation commission, continuation, 560

      Capital improvement projects, reversion of previous appropriations extended, 3007-3011

      Clark County school district, reporting requirements for subdistricts, 833

      Design-build contracts in public works, continuation, 2022

      Ethics, commission counsel, continuation, 568

      Higher education prepaid tuition program, continuation, 2166

      Housing, assistance to finance, removal of certain loan requirements, 2123

      Industrial insurance appeals panel, continuation, 2256

      Legislative committee to study distribution of tax revenue among local governments, continuation, 1605, 2114

      Mortgage industry, categories of violations, continuation, 2476

      Participatory democracy, committee on, continuation urged, 3477

      Prisoners, continuation of certain alcohol or drug treatment programs, 1937

      Renewable energy used for generation of electricity, tax abatement, 1585

      School library books, reversion of appropriation for grants extended, 1495

      Special license plates, 580, 587, 1470, 1515, 1679, 1863

      Washoe County emergency telephone system, continuation of surcharge, 621

SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

      Accountability program, receipt of reports, 1480

      Budget reports from school districts, contents, 877, 1486

      Charter school employees, duties regarding reports, 3138

      Class-size reduction, duties, 2855

      Distance education programs, duties, 3152, 3153

      Educational technology, duties regarding grants, 2898

      Salaries of superintendent and deputies, 2876

      Statewide automated pupil information system, duties, 3142

SUPPORT (See CHILD SUPPORT)

SUPREME COURT

      Administrative assessments, reduction of appropriations on receipt of certain money from, 2356

      Arbitration rules, contents, 543

      Authorized expenditures, 3012

      Clerk (See CLERKS OF COURT)

      Court reporters (See COURT REPORTERS)

      Critical labor shortages, designation of positions, 2400

      General appropriation, 2858

      Intermediate appellate court, duties, 3453

      Justices

             Assault or battery by probationer, prisoner or parolee, penalties, 380

             Commission on law libraries, duties, salary, 3111, 3114

             Court of appeals judges, service as, 3454

             District judges, service as supplemental judges, 3454

             Financial disclosure statements, 1957, 2290

             Interstate adult offender supervision, council for, appointment, 2359

             Participatory democracy, receipt of report, 3477

             Salaries, increase, 3109

             Survivor benefits, 1292

             Vacancies, term of office of justice filling, 3455, 3460

      Nevada Reports (See NEVADA REPORTS)

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2879

      Security system upgrades, appropriation, 2158

      System-wide website and communications infrastructure, appropriation, 2158

SURETY BONDS

      City officers and employees, 630

      Corporate stock, requirements for reissuance, 1368

      Farm products, filing by defendants in lien actions, 1231

      Harassment in the workplace, injunctive relief, 2844

      Highway contracts awarded to railroad companies, 636

      Judgments pending appeal, 1007

      Motor vehicle dealers and other licensees, 1889, 1890

      Nevada life and health guaranty association, actions involving, 1029

      Postsecondary educational institutions, 546

      Refractive laser surgery facilities, 1340, 1341

      Residential pools and spas, construction and repair, 2981, 2982

      State employees, certain bond requirements repealed, 1442

      Tour operators and brokers, 981, 982, 2147-2149

SURVEYORS

      Board (See PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS, STATE BOARD OF)

      Businesses, formation and practice, 1792

      Disciplinary action

             Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

      Public works (See also PUBLIC WORKS)

             Required and permissible contract provisions, 1270-1273

      Records of survey

             Filing fees, 3221

             Provision to county assessor, 1570

SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS

      Residential pools and spas, construction or renovation, 2975-2980

T

TAHOE BASIN

      Bonds, issuance to carry out environmental improvement program, 1427

      California Tahoe Conservancy and State of California commended, 3401

      Grants to preserve, restore and enhance environment, certain agreements for use of money authorized, 367

      Motorboats, requirements for operation on interstate waters, 1717

      Property tax, separate taxation where development restricted by compact, 3481

      State land registrar, authority relating to grants and agreements, 367

TAHOE REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCY

      Authorized expenditures, 3018

      General appropriation, 2863

      Salaries, appropriation, 2885

      Threshold research, appropriation, 2704

TAHOE REGIONAL PLANNING COMPACT

      Review committee, appointment, 3487

TAKINGS (See also EMINENT DOMAIN)

      Billboards, compensation or relocation for nonconforming structures, 2281

TARTAN, STATE

      Designation, 403

TAX COMMISSION, NEVADA

      Business tax, exchange of information with local entities authorized, 1122

      Businesses, local rules affecting, duties, 755

      Local governments

             Delinquent documents, certain duties transferred, 1814

             Indigents, aid for, establishment of tax rate eliminated, 1829

             Severe financial emergencies, receipt of reports, duties, 1816, 1818, 2326

      Municipal utilities, approval of certain projects, 2074, 2078, 2082, 2085

      Property tax, duties, 840

      Simplified Sales and Use Tax Administration Act, duties, 1712

TAXATION, DEPARTMENT OF

      Authorized expenditures, 3013

      Bad checks, fees, 1879

      Business process re-engineering project, appropriation, 2398

      Cigarettes and tobacco products

             Cigarette taxes, duties relating to revenue stamps, 2135

             Reports from wholesale dealers, 1596, 2136

      Delinquent taxes, collection, 1879, 1881

      Document scanning and imaging system, appropriation, 2398

      Equipment, appropriation, 2158

      Executive director and deputies, salaries, 2878

      General appropriation, 2858, 2864

      Internet sales, actions to assure compliance with tax laws, 1716

      Livestock taxes, duties of county assessor and treasurer removed, 1566-1570

      Local governments

             Allowed property tax revenue, establishment, 1803

             Annual reports, contents, 2304

             Annual statement regarding general obligation debt and special elective taxes, receipt, 880

             Auditors, notice of designation, 1811

             Budgets, certain duties removed, 2318, 2322

             Delinquent documents, withholdings from tax distribution account, 1814

             Enhancement of financial reporting system, appropriation, 2398

             Fiscal reports, receipt, 1420

             Forms for reconciliation of capital outlay items, duties, 1799

             General obligation debt incurred certain time after approval, duties, 883, 2307

             Installment-purchase agreements, approval or disapproval, 2312

             Motor vehicle fuel taxes, allocation, 387, 1598

             Resolutions creating funds, receipt of copy, 1810

             School districts

                   Budget reports, contents, 877, 1486

                   Estimate of assessed valuations, duties, 2830

             Severe financial emergencies, duties, 1816

             Tax distribution account, allocations, withholdings, 1814, 1823

      Minerals, tax on net proceeds, duties, 661, 2830

      Rental car fees, duties, 3097

      Sales and use tax exemptions, duties, 1294, 2481

      Senior citizens' property tax assistance, duties removed, 2655

      Senior option prescription program, duties, 2666

TAXES AND TAXATION

      Aviation fuel (See AVIATION FUEL TAX)

      Business (See BUSINESS TAX)

      Businesses, local rules affecting, 755

      Cigarettes (See CIGARETTES AND OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS)

      County ordinances, imposition of or increase in tax restricted, 966

      Delinquent taxes, collection, 1879, 1881

      Dishonored payments, service charges, 708, 1879

      Estates (See ESTATES, TAX ON)

      Hospitals, tax on revenue of certain hospitals to pay for indigent care, 3118

      Impact fees (See IMPACT FEES)

      Jet fuel (See JET OR TURBINE-POWERED AIRCRAFT, TAXES ON FUEL FOR)

      Local school support (See LOCAL SCHOOL SUPPORT TAX)

      Minerals, tax on net proceeds (See MINES AND MINERALS)

      Motor vehicle fuel (See MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TAXES)

      Property (See PROPERTY TAX)

      Real property transfer (See REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX)

      Residential construction tax, credit toward impact fee for amount of tax paid, 845

      Room (See ROOM TAX)

      Sales and use (See SALES AND USE TAXES)

      Special fuel (See SPECIAL FUEL TAX)

      Transportation improvements, tax for, use, 1667

      Vehicle privilege (See VEHICLE PRIVILEGE TAX)

      Water, tax on intercounty transfers, 1933

TAXICAB AUTHORITY

      Administrator, salary, 2874

      Authorized expenditures, 3016

      Elderly or handicapped transportation program, establishment, 1232

TAXICABS

      Assault or battery of driver by probationer, prisoner or parolee, penalties, 380

      Elderly or handicapped transportation program in Clark County, 1232

TELEMARKETING

      Consumer fraud, actions by victims, 490

      Deceptive trade practices, certain acts designated as, penalty, 659

      Registration requirements, determinations, 361

TELEMEDICINE

      Practice of medicine, when acts deemed to occur, 758

      Special purpose licenses, issuance, fees, 764, 766

TELEPHONE AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS

      Aircraft noise in Clark County, toll-free number to report violations, 1722

      Annoyance of minors, acts constituting, penalty, 2789

      Assembly, committee meetings via teleconference authorized, 3301

      Cell phones (See CELLULAR PHONES)

      Companies

             Electing carriers, amendment or change to existing service, notice, 3252

             Franchises, imposition of certain requirements by cities prohibited, 2126

             Local entities, fees charged providers of wireless services, 1644, 2123

             Mergers, acquisitions or other transactions, 3250

             Rate schedules, change in, 3247

             Service charges, disclosure by providers, 2149

      Computer crimes causing service disruptions unlawful, penalties, 1242, 1244

      Emergency telephone systems

             Washoe County, surcharge, 621, 1643

             Carson City, Churchill, Douglas, Elko, Lyon and Nye counties, surcharges, 2123, 2125, 2126

             Clark County, appropriation for call boxes, 2700

             Highways, communications system along frequently traveled roads mandatory, 2700

      Landlords, emergency contact number, 1353

      Municipal utilities, acquisition or expansion of telecommunications facilities, 2072, 2077, 2081

      Public safety telecommunications operators, committee for, part of department of public safety, 2534

      School violence, establishment of peer hotline for pupils urged, 3435

      Taxicab transportation program, number to report complaints, 1232

      Voter registration records, nondisclosure of telephone numbers, 2956

TELEVISION

      Municipal utilities, acquisition or expansion of cable television facilities, 2073, 2077, 2081

      Unarmed combat, registration of networks televising, 993

      Witnesses, use of audiovisual technology for testimony, 543

TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS (See PARENT AND CHILD)

TERRORISM

      Explosive or incendiary device, penalty for unlawful possession, 804

      Violence in schools (See SCHOOLS, PUBLIC)

TESTIMONY (See WITNESSES AND TESTIMONY)

THEFT

      Detection shielding or deactivator devices, unlawful acts, penalties, 834

      Gasoline or other fuel or automotive products, penalty, 3025

      Sales receipts or inventory pricing labels, unlawful acts, penalties, 833

      Services, penalty for theft of parts, products or other items relating to, 3025

THREATS

      Harassment (See HARASSMENT)

      Schools

             Achievement tests, prevention of disclosure of irregularities prohibited, 1210

             Immunities for reports of certain threats of violence, 2650

             Unlawful acts, 1928

      Telemarketing, deceptive trade practices, 659

THRIFT COMPANIES

      Abandonment of certificates of deposit, safe-deposit boxes or other property, presumption, 1645, 1647

      Home loans, prohibited acts by lenders, 1465

      Insurance companies, investments, 2189

      Motor vehicles department, electronic submission of documents, 2778

      Residential swimming pools and spas, financing of construction, 2976, 2977, 2980

      Unclaimed property division, reports to, 1648

TIME SHARES

      Account, establishment for deposit of money collected, 2510

      Advertisements

             Registration requirements, 2498, 2507, 2516, 2517

             Regulatory approval unnecessary, 2505, 2508

      Applicability of laws, 2488, 2495, 2500, 2517

      Assessments

             Deposit in association account, 2510

             Reimbursements by developer, 2510

             Statement of unpaid amount to be provided on request, 2497

      Association boards

             Developers, appointment and removal of members and officers, 2496

             Election of members by owners other than developer, 2496

             Indemnification and defense of members, recovery of damages, 2496

             Meetings, quorum, 2497

             Removal of members by owners, 2496

             Study of reserves, 2497

      Boundaries between units, relocation, 2495, 2497

      Building codes, requirements, 2495

      Bylaws, rules and regulations, authority to adopt, 2509

      Definitions, 2494, 2495, 2499

      Descriptions, when legally sufficient, 2495

      Developers

             Appointment and removal of officers, surrender of authority, 2496

             Bonus payments to representatives prohibited, 2501

             Fees, 2505

             Period of control of association, 2496, 2509

             Reimbursements to association, 2510

             Reserved rights, 2497

      Escrow, closing, 2506

      Exchange programs, information provided to purchasers, 2513, 2515

      Improvements to projects, requirements for promotional materials, 2499

      Instruments

             Amendments, filing, 2509

             Contents, 2505

             Defeat, certain laws do not, 2506

             Severability, 2506

      Investigative and disciplinary authority of division and commission, 529

      Managers

             Agreements and disclosure statements, 2498, 2509

             Registration, requirements, penalties, 2498, 2501, 2516, 2517

             Resignation, effective date, 2509

             Responsible managing employee defined, 2498

             Unregistered practice, penalty, 2516

      Meetings, quorum, 2497

      Members of association for time-share plan, 2509

      Plans

             Creation, contents of time-share instruments, 2505

             Local regulatory authority, 2500

      Project brokers, bonus payments to representatives prohibited, 2501

      Promotional materials, prohibited acts, developer's duties, 2499

      Property tax on household goods and furniture, 1545

      Public offering statements and permits to sell, issuance, contents, 2502, 2503

      Realtor laws, applicability to owners, 2495

      Renewal of permit, contents of application, 2504

      Representatives, authorized and prohibited acts, 2501

      Resales, disclosure requirements, 2508

      Securities, interests in time shares do not constitute, 2500

      Units, remedy for unavailability, 2509

      Withdrawal of units, restrictions, 2495

TIRES (See also MOTOR VEHICLES)

      Recycling fee, charge for dishonored payment, collection of delinquencies, 1879, 1881

      Unlawful disposal, fine, 1237

TITLE INSURANCE COMPANIES

      Agents, licensing fees, 2186

TOBACCO (See CIGARETTES AND OTHER TOBACCO PRODUCTS)

TOILETS

      Public buildings and public accommodations, Braille signs required, 704

TOPAZ LAKE (See also WATER)

      Motorboats, requirements for operation on interstate waters, 1717

TORTS (See generally ACTIONS)

TOUR OPERATORS AND BROKERS

      Actions against operators or brokers, 981, 983, 2148, 2151

      Advertising

             Required disclosures by certain operators or brokers, 980

             Sellers of travel, registration required before advertising services, 2147

      Applicability of laws, 981

      Bonds or other security, requirements, 981, 982, 2147-2149

      Charges, limitation on amount, contents of billing invoice or receipt, 980

      Coupons or other indicia of discount, honoring, 980

      Deceptive trade practices, penalties, 980, 982

      Definitions, 980, 2147

      Registration of sellers of travel, requirements, fees, 2147

      Violations, penalties, 983, 2151

TOURISM

      Committee for development of projects relating to tourism, creation, grant program, 2827

      Reno, room tax increase and special assessments to promote tourism, 1572

TOURISM, COMMISSION ON

      Alternative health care choices, promotion of availability urged, 3475

      Authorized expenditures, 3012

      Committee for development of projects relating to tourism, representation, duties, 2827

      Fund for promotion of tourism,  transfers of money, 2828, 2929

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2879

TOWING

      Combinations of vehicles, authorization for certain holders of noncommercial drivers' licenses to drive, 741

TOWNS

      Bunkerville, appointment to Virgin Valley water district board, 983

      Business tax, exchange of information with tax commission, 1122

      Company towns, acquisition of utility services from alternative sellers, 1767

      Computer crimes causing disruptions in operations unlawful, penalties, 1242, 1244

      Cooperative agreements (See COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS, PUBLIC AGENCIES)

      False reports of crime or emergency, recovery of response costs, 2851

      Finances and funds (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCES)

      Genoa (See GENOA, TOWN OF)

      Incorporation, legislative study, 2702

      Independent contractors (See INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS)

      Public transportation, authority to provide or franchise for benches and shelters, 845

      Special use permits, notice of applications, 1687

      Town advisory boards

             Clark County, election or appointment of members, terms, vacancies, 1688

             Training related to land use planning, development and other subjects, requirements, 1688

      Zoning regulations, restrictions or boundaries of zoning districts, procedures, 1683, 1685

TRADE-MARKS AND TRADE NAMES

      Dilution of marks, remedies, 405

      Documents filed with secretary of state, fees, 3195, 3196

TRADE REGULATIONS AND PRACTICES

      Consumer fraud, award of costs and fees in actions relating to, 490

      Deceptive trade practices

             Award of fees and costs in certain actions, 482

            Free goods or services, advertisements involving, 2150

             Motor vehicle dealers and other licensees, surety bonds, 1889, 1890

             Retail installment sales, violations regarding credit applications, 490

             Telemarketing, certain acts engaged in, 659

             Tour operators and brokers, 980, 982

      Insurers, unfair trade practices, 2214

      Minors, employment

             Drink coupons and similar materials, distribution prohibited, 1426

             Sale or solicitation for sale of products, goods or services, restrictions, 964

      Monopolization of trade or commerce, unlawful acts, 484

      Swimming pools and spas for residences, regulation, 2975

      Tour operators and brokers, 979, 2146

      Woolen products, labeling laws repealed, 496

TRADE SECRETS

      Arbitration proceedings, protective orders, 1280

      Health insurers, information concerning rates constitutes trade secret, 2219

      Internet postings of misappropriated trade secrets, effect, orders for removal, 406

      Presumption of effort to maintain secrecy, basis, 942

      Public utilities, terms and conditions of certain contracts, 3227

TRAFFIC CONTROL

      Emergencies, operation of heavy-duty vehicles without special permit, 1507

      Farm equipment using dyed special fuel, operation, 854

      Flatbed truck or pickup bed, restrictions on riding on or in, penalties, 1906

      Handicapped parking

             Disabled veterans, use of spaces, 1861

             Signs, duty to erect and maintain, 566

      Juvenile delinquents, community service on or near highway restricted, 1864

      Lights, use, 1507

      Mass transit vehicles, permits for movement, 747

      Police horse used in performance of duties, exemption from certain laws, 996

      Public transportation, permits for movement of certain heavier vehicles, 747

      Racial profiling by peace officers prohibited, 2852

      School zones and school crossing zones, sign requirements, 955

      Siren and warning lights, use by emergency vehicles, 740

      Slow-moving vehicles, requirement for turning off highway, penalty, 1506

      Special mobile equipment using dyed special fuel, operation, 854

      Stops by police officers, study, 2852

      Towing, authority of certain noncommercial drivers' licensees, 741

      Traffic safety course, exception to provision allowing cancellation of demerit points on completion, 920

TRAILERS

      Mobile home parks (See MOBILE HOME PARKS)

      Mobile homes (See MOBILE HOMES AND MANUFACTURED HOMES)

      Recreational park trailers, registration, regulation and taxation, 1725

      Travel trailer defined, 1727

TRAILS

      Impact fees, financing of park projects, 843

      Master plans, inclusion of trails in recreation plans, 743

      Old Spanish Trail, designation as national trail urged, 3407

      Subdivisions or planned unit developments, maintenance, assessments, 744

TRANSIENT LODGING, TAX ON (See ROOM TAX)

TRANSPLANTATION OF HUMAN ORGANS (See ANATOMICAL GIFTS)

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF

      Authorized expenditures, 3018

      Aviation, trust fund for, administration, regulations, 1238

      Communications system along highways, establishment mandatory, 2700

      County roads or city streets, estimate and physical audit of total mileage, 1600

      Design-build contracts, requirements, 2018-2021

      Director and deputy director, use of facsimile signatures, 2926

      Diversity programs commended and expansion urged, 3473

      Emergency system of call boxes, appropriation, 2700

      Multistate highway transportation agreement, removal as designated representative, 2689

      Property, disposal procedures, 2132

      Public transportation, permits for movement of certain heavier vehicles, 747

      Railroad companies, award of contracts for highway construction, 636, 639

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2879

      Turnouts for vehicles, duties, 1507

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES AUTHORITY

      Authorized expenditures, 3016

      Classified employees, salary increase, 2881, 2883

      General appropriation, 2864

      Unclassified employees, salaries, 2874

TRANSPORTATION, TAX FOR IMPROVEMENT OF

      Highway projects in adjacent states, use of proceeds for, 1667

TRAPPING

      Form and validity of licenses, 974, 975

      License agents, fees, 975

      Lost, stolen or destroyed licenses, issuance of duplicate, 975

      Suspension of license for delinquent fees or taxes owed state, 1882

TRAVEL AND SUBSISTENCE ALLOWANCES

      County advisory boards, 477

      District judges, authorized expenditures, 3012

      Landscape architecture, board of, 503, 504

TRAVEL TRAILERS

      Definition, 1727

TRICOUNTY RAILWAY COMMISSION

      Geographic area, 400

      Members, appointment, terms, 400

      Name changed, 400

      Special and souvenir license plates for support of V & T Railroad, 583

TRUCKEE RIVER (See also WATER)

      Conservation districts, authority to repair and restore property, 288

      Lower Truckee River, issuance of special and souvenir license plates for various projects, 1672

      Operating agreement, appropriation for expenses related to, 2704

TRUCKS AND TRUCKING (See also MOTOR CARRIERS; MOTOR VEHICLES)

      Antique trucks and truck-tractors, issuance of special license plates, 1859, 1863

      Riding on flatbed truck or in truck bed, restrictions, 1906

TRUST COMPANIES

      Insurance companies, investments, 2188

      Intangible personal property held in fiduciary capacity, when presumed abandoned, 1647

TRUST FUNDS AND ACCOUNTS

      Aviation, fund for, creation, sources and use, 1238

      Millennium scholarship trust fund, investments, 2300

      Nevada college savings trust fund, creation and use, 2161

      Nevada higher education prepaid tuition trust fund, continuation, 2166

      Public employees benefits program, fund for, deposits and disbursements, 954

      Public health, trust fund for, investments and use, 2301, 2944

      Renewable energy and energy conservation, trust fund for, creation, 3259, 3262

      Wild horses, Heil trust fund for, authorized expenditures, 1114, 3018

TRUSTS

      Animals, trusts for care of animals validated, 958

      Business trusts (See BUSINESS TRUSTS)

      Claims against trust, procedure following rejection, 2352

      Contents, reference to electronic records authorized, 2351

      Electronic trust instruments

             Definition, requirements for use, 2350

             Estate tax, apportionment, 2348

      Fictitious name certificates, filing and renewal, 810

      Intangible personal property held in fiduciary capacity, when presumed abandoned, 1647

      Orders, appeals from, 2349

      Probate law, applicability, 2351

      Real estate investment trusts, state investment authorized, 2291, 2300, 2301

      Real property transfer tax, applicability, 1593

      Rule against perpetuities

             Applicability, 1345, 2506

             Repeal, 3469

      Viatical settlements, regulation, requirements, 2166-2179

TUBERCULOSIS (See COMMUNICABLE DISEASES)

U

UNARMED COMBAT

      Broadcasting networks or sanctioning organizations, registration, 993

      Definitions, 992, 993

      Disciplinary hearings, notices to accused, 995

      Licenses and permits

             Confidential information, 994

             Denial of application, grounds, 994, 995

             Limited, restricted or conditional licenses or permits, issuance, 994, 995

             Suspension, 996

UNCLAIMED PROPERTY (See ABANDONED OR UNCLAIMED PROPERTY)

UNCLAIMED PROPERTY, DIVISION OF (See BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF)

UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION

      Authorized expenditures, 3012

      Contractors and subcontractors, withholdings from contract payments, 1616, 1620, 1624

      Indian tribes as employers, reimbursements in lieu of contributions, 1458

      Public works contracts, disqualification for failure to pay contributions, 1146

UNFUNDED MANDATES

      Abandonment of child, safe haven legislation, 1265

      Clark County, abatement of aircraft noise, 1721

      County hospital trustees in smaller counties, compensation, 364

      District courts, increase in number of judges in certain judicial districts, 2746

      Domestic violence protective orders, availability of courts to issue, 1215

      Health care records, acquisition by patient without charge, 830

      Hospitals, payment for treating disproportionate share of indigent patients, 3119

      Local government fiscal reports, filing by electronic means, 1420

      Public buildings, Braille signs near toilet facilities, 704

      Real property transfer tax, pamphlet on taxpayers' bill of rights, 1595

      School harassment and intimidation prohibitions, publication, 1929

      Traffic stops, study, 2852

      Whistle blowers, protections for local government employees, 3048

UNIFORM ACTS

      Arbitration, adoption of revised act, 1274

      Athletes' Agents Act, adoption, 1298

      Electronic Transactions Act, adoption, 2714

UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE

      Electronic transactions, control of transferable records, 2720

      Secured transactions (See SECURED TRANSACTIONS)

UNITED STATES

      Federal lands (See PUBLIC LANDS)

      Medical devices sold to governmental entity, sales tax exemption, 1294

      Respiratory care practitioners, applicability of laws, 760

      Supplies, materials or equipment, purchase by state purchasing division, 1320

UNITED STATES SENATORS

      Election, obsolete constitutional provision repealed, 3469

UNIVERSAL PRODUCT CODE LABELS

      Unlawful acts, penalties, 833

UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES, PRIVATE (See POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, PRIVATE)

UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM OF NEVADA

      Authorized expenditures, 3013, 3021, 3022

      Board of regents

             Conflicts of interest, establishment of policies, 1627

             Critical labor shortages, designation of positions, 2400

             Dental hygiene, development of curriculum and standards, 2691

             Millennium scholarships, report to legislature, 1419

             Participatory democracy, receipt of report, 3477

             Reapportionment, 3315

             Southern Nevada community college, study of organization, 2141

             University securities law, delegation of authority, 2647

      Bonds, maximum amount of 1991 authorization increased, 3006

      Capital improvement projects, funding, 2993, 2995-2997, 3005, 3006

      Chancellor, member of college savings plans board of trustees, 2159

      College savings plans of Nevada

             Assets, effect on eligibility for grants, scholarships or work opportunities, 2160

             Board of trustees, creation, composition, 2159

             Insurance coverage to protect owners, purchasers and beneficiaries, 2160

             Nevada college savings program

                   Regulations for implementation, adoption, 2160

                   Trust fund, creation, administration and investment, 2161

             Prepaid tuition program

                   Continuation, 2166

                   Regulations for implementation, adoption, 2163

      Computing center, appropriation, 2387

      Crowley, Joseph N., commended, 3357

      Dentistry, School of

             Curriculum and standards for dental hygiene degrees, development, 2691

             Limited licenses, issuance to out-of-state licensees for teaching purposes, 907

             Medicaid and Nevada Check-up plans, duties, 3023

             State dental health officer, duties, 2690

             State public health dental hygienist, duties, 2691

      Desert research institute (See DESERT RESEARCH INSTITUTE)

      Distance education programs for elementary and secondary pupils, 3149-3156

      Eating disorders, development of educational materials urged, 3398

      Economic development, coordination of efforts urged, 3404

      Employees (See also STATE EMPLOYEES)

             Contracts in which employees have interests, policies, 1627

             Deferred compensation program, additional plans authorized, 1004

             Salary increases, appropriations, 2883

      Gamble, Shelba, commended, 3485

      General appropriation, 2859

      Great Basin College, bond issues for construction of facilities, 2936, 2996

      Intercollegiate athletics (See INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS)

      Internal audits division's training and assistance program, exemption, 944

      Medicine, School of

             Medical marijuana, research program, 3064, 3065

             Medically underserved areas, certain duties transferred, 762

             State hygienic laboratory, use by state dairy commission, 2438

             Women's health care, promotion of access and improvements, 3449

      Millennium scholarships (See MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIPS)

      Nursing programs, duties, financing for student loan program, 2944

      Police officers (See also PEACE OFFICERS)

             Review boards, creation, duties, 1463

      Prostate cancer, task force on, membership, 580

      School to careers program

             Authorized expenditures, 3013

             Financing, 2840

      Science, engineering and technology, office of, transferred to governor's office, 2284

      Southern Nevada community college, study of organization, 2141

      Studies Abroad Consortium honored, 3389

      Toilet facilities, Braille signs required, 704

      Truckee Meadows community college, bond issue for facilities, 2777

      Tuition (See College savings plans of Nevada, this heading)

      University securities law

             Interest rates, setting, exchange, 2647

             Investment of proceeds or pledged revenues, 2648

             Payments of principal, interest or premiums, agreements with third parties to assure, 2648

             Regents, delegation of authority, 2647

      Violence in schools, actions to reduce urged, 3437

UNIVERSITY FOUNDATIONS

      Real property transfer tax, applicability, 1594

UNLAWFUL DETAINER (See EVICTION)

UNSWORN DECLARATIONS

      Signatures, authentication, 2349

      Wills, declaration of attesting witness, 2342

UPC LABELS

      Unlawful acts, penalties, 833

URBAN RENEWAL (See COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT)

US TOO INTERNATIONAL, INC.

      Prostate cancer task force, membership, 580

USE TAXES (See SALES AND USE TAXES)

V

VEHICLE PRIVILEGE TAX

      Delinquent taxes, collection, 1881

      Dishonored payments, service charges, 708

      Exemptions

             Veterans, 1529

             Widowers, 1557

      Governmental services tax, redesignation as, 289

      Highway projects in adjacent states, use of supplemental tax, 1669

      School districts, method of calculating amount of basic tax distributed to, 1001

VENDING MACHINES

      Insurance vending machines, licensing fees, 2185

VENUE

      Distance medicine, where acts deemed to occur, 758

      Justices' courts, bias or prejudice grounds for change of venue, 753

      Nevada life and health guaranty association, actions against, 1029

      Stalking or harassment, where offense committed, 666

VETERANS

      Cemeteries, funding of expansion, 3004

      Handicapped parking spaces, use by disabled veterans, 1861

      Merchant Marine and Navy Armed Guard Remembrance Week designated, 3422

      Property tax exemptions, 1521

      Vehicle privilege tax exemption, 1529

      Veterans' homes

             Account, deposits, 1524, 1531

             Administrators, appointment, qualifications, 1121

             Authorized expenditures, 3015

             Director, salary, 2880

             General appropriation, temporary advances, 2862, 2865, 2869

             Southern Nevada veterans' home, capital improvements, 2996

      World War II memorial campaign, acceptance and disbursement of gifts and grants, 1432

VETERANS' ORGANIZATIONS

      Property tax exemption, 1528

VETERANS' SERVICES, OFFICE OF

      Authorized expenditures, 3015

      Capital improvement projects, funding, 2996

      Executive director, duties regarding veterans' homes, 1121

      General appropriation, 2862

      Salaries of commissioner and deputy, 2880

      Temporary advances, requests, 2869

      World War II memorial campaign, authority, 1432

VETERINARIANS

      Computers for transmittal of information to pharmacy, provision by pharmacy or insurer, 834

      Disciplinary action

             Medical use of marijuana, restrictions on discipline, 3063

             Summary of action posted on Internet and available for inspection, 946

      Internet pharmacies, restrictions on filling of prescriptions, 1054

      Nevada state board of veterinary medical examiners

             Activities of board, report to legislature, 946

             Criminal proceedings involving licensees, consideration, 1166

             State financial administrative laws, exemption, 1456

             Training and assistance from internal audits division, exemption, 944

      State employees in classified service, salaries, 2882

VIATICAL SETTLEMENTS

      Advertising, requirements, 2174

      Confidential and privileged information, 2173, 2178, 2179

      Definitions, 2166-2168

      Forms, use, 2170

      Fraud, duties to prevent, 2178

      Providers or brokers

             Annual statements, 2170

             Change of ownership or beneficiary, duties, 2172, 2173

             Disclosures to viators, 2171

             Entry into settlement, requirements, 2172

             Examination or investigation by commissioner, 2170

             Fees for licensure, 2187

             Health status of insureds, contacts, 2173

             Licensing, 2169

             Records, retention, 2171

      Restrictions on settlements within 2 years after issuance of related policy, 2173

      Termination of settlement after receipt of proceeds, rights of viator, 2173

      Trusts for related providers, agreements with trustees, 2168

      Unlawful acts, penalties, reports, 2176

      Viators

             Disclosure statements, receipt, 2171

             Governing law, policy owned by residents of different states, 2169

             Proceeds, receipt, effect of untimely payment, 2173

VICTIMS OF CRIME

      Authorized expenditures from fund for compensation, 3012

      Child abuse or neglect, notice of release of offender, 1141

      Computer-related crimes, commencement of civil actions, 1244

      Domestic violence

             Account for aid for victims, sources and use, 2487, 3215, 3217

             Psychological evaluation or counseling of children affected by battery, assessment, compensation, 2485

      Funeral expenses and loss of earnings, compensation for, 384

      Legal services and pro bono programs, additional court fees for support, 2679

      Restitution (See RESTITUTION)

      Sentencing hearings, presentation of statements of victims, 889

      Sex offenders, agreements regarding contact or communications, 2051, 2053, 2069

      Sexual assault victims, fictitious address program, 692

VIDEO TECHNOLOGY (See AUDIOVISUAL TECHNOLOGY)

VIRGIN VALLEY WATER DISTRICT (See also DISTRICTS)

      Terms of office of governing board, 983

VIRGINIA & TRUCKEE RAILROAD

      Grants, transfer and disbursement of money, 2829

      Special and souvenir license plates for projects and promotion, 583

      Tricounty railway commission, composition and geographic area, 400

VITAL STATISTICS

      Adoptions, supplemental birth certificates and sealing of records, 360

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION (See OCCUPATIONAL EDUCATION)

VOLUNTEERS

      Fire departments (See FIRE DEPARTMENTS)

      Physicians, issuance of volunteer licenses to treat indigents, 373

      Schools, penalty for sexual conduct with pupils, 703

      Youth shelter volunteers

             Immunities from liability for volunteers at county-approved shelters, 1153

             Reports of child abuse or neglect, duty to make, 1150

W

WAGES

      Claims, when collected claims deemed abandoned, 563

      Contractors and subcontractors (See CONTRACTORS)

      Equal Pay Day designated and fair pay practices urged, 3383

      Industrial insurance

             Apprenticeship trainees, deemed wage, 363

             Tips, reporting of information by employers, 2449

             Vocational rehabilitation services, eligibility, 1903

      Interpreters for deaf persons included as professional employees, 1778

      Juvenile delinquents, limit on deductions from wages of child in restitution through work program, 15

      Minimum wage, establishment by regulation of labor commissioner, 564

      Prevailing wages (See PUBLIC WORKS)

      Victims of crime, compensation for loss of earnings, 384

      Violations of laws, prosecution by attorney general, 564, 1146

WALKER LAKE (See also WATER)

      Water quality standards, legislative rejection of regulation, 3425

WARDS (See GUARDIANS AND WARDS)

WAREHOUSES AND WAREHOUSEMEN

      Internet pharmacies, applicability of laws, 1053

WARRANTS

      Cancellation of warrant, presentation of claim for payment, 1078

      Examiners, state board of, certain duties removed, 2773

      Execution by constable on request of sheriff, 1455, 3212

      Lost or destroyed warrants, replacement, 2751

      Real property transfer tax, enforcement of liens, 1590

      Renewal of claims, certain provisions repealed, 2773

      State controller, duties, 2749, 2751, 2773

WASHOE COUNTY (For general provisions, see COUNTIES)

      Emergency telephone system, surcharge, 621, 1643

      Energy efficiency in structures, adoption of codes, 2531

      Fair and recreation board (See FAIR AND RECREATION BOARDS)

      Medical care for low-income patients, study of alternative funding methods, 3119

      Regional planning (See REGIONAL PLANNING)

      Teenage pregnancy, programs to reduce rate, 2525

      Utility facilities, construction, 2984

      V & T Railway, Nevada commission for reconstruction of, representation, 400

WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (See also SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      Audit survey, appropriation, 2867

      Regional training programs, 2834-2837

WATER

      Adjudication of water rights, balance of emergency account, appropriation, 2774

      Agricultural commodities, quarantine for danger to quality of water, 696

      Appropriation of public water

             Intercounty transfers, imposition and applicability of tax, 1933

             Notice of application, requirements, 551

             Rejection of application, grounds, 552

      Conservation districts, authority to repair and restore property, 288

      Ground water measurement program, supplemental appropriation, 950

      Interstate waters, requirements for operation of motorboats, 1717

      Lake Tahoe (See TAHOE BASIN)

      Pyramid Lake, license plates for support of various projects, 1672

      River and stream gauging, supplemental appropriation, 950

      Rivers (See RIVERS; TRUCKEE RIVER)

      Robert B. Griffin Water Project, state pledge repealed, 2442

      South Fork Dam, supplemental appropriation for monitoring, 950

      Walker Lake, legislative rejection of water quality regulation, 3425

      Waterpower (See RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES)

      Wells (See WELLS)

WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICTS (For general provisions, see DISTRICTS)

      Utility facilities, regulation, 2091

WATER POLLUTION

      Independent investigations by conservation and natural resources director required before making certain determinations, 956

WATER RESOURCES, DIVISION OF (See CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES, STATE DEPARTMENT OF)

WATER SYSTEMS

      Computer crimes causing service disruptions unlawful, penalties, 1242, 1244

      County-owned systems, financing, 2317

      Financing water projects, account for, transfer to natural resources fund, 2750

      Grants for capital improvements, maximum amount of bond issue, 692

      Marlette Lake water system, authorized expenditures, 3012

      Methodology for change of rates for certain systems, 1764

      Mobile home parks, posting of water quality reports, testing, 1938

      Privately owned public water systems, proof of sufficient water rights required to obtain operating permit, 549

      Public works, authority of public body to contract with design-build team, 2013

      Storage, transmission and treatment facilities, permits, licenses and other approvals for construction, 2984

      Suppliers, civil penalties and administrative fines for violations, 635

      Water project loans, fund for, creation, 2754

      Well-owners, financial assistance for required connection to system, 555

WEAPONS (See also FIREARMS)

      Correctional officers of department of prisons, exemption from laws, 576

      School pupils, expulsion for possession of dangerous weapon, 1022

WEEDS

      Agricultural commodities, quarantine, 696

WELFARE (See also INDIGENT PERSONS)

      Assault or battery of public employee who makes home visits, penalties, 380

      Authorized expenditures, 3015

      General appropriation for programs, 2861, 2864, 2866

      Medicaid (See MEDICAID)

WELFARE DIVISION (See HUMAN RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF)

WELLNESS PROGRAMS

      Fund for a healthy Nevada, programs to improve well-being of persons with disabilities, 2672

WELLS

      Municipal, quasi-municipal or industrial wells

             Effect of well on previously existing wells, reports, 554

             Notice of application for appropriation permit, requirements, 552

      Permits for wells, issuance, revocation, 554, 555

      Protectible interest in domestic wells extended to all counties, 551

      Required connection to public water system, financial assistance, 555

WELLS, CITY OF

      City departments, 895

      City manager, appointment, 894

      List of registered voters, availability, 2972

      Mayor and councilmen, outside employment, 894

      Meetings of councilmen, 895, 1132

      Utilities, acquisition and operation, 2108, 2109

WESTERN INTERSTATE COMMISSION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

      Director, salary, 2880

      General appropriation, 2860

      Personnel services, supplemental appropriation, 2665

      Student loan fund

             Authorized expenditures, 3013

             Enterprise fund, designation as, 2753

WETLANDS

      Conservation districts, authority to repair and restore property, 288

WHEELCHAIR LIFTS

      Installation, operation, maintenance and repair, regulation, 1048-1051

WHISTLE BLOWERS

      Achievement and proficiency examinations, retaliation for disclosure of irregularities prohibited, 1210

      Local officers and employees, retaliatory action prohibited, hearings, 3048

      Racial profiling, prohibition against retaliation against peace officers reporting, 2852

WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS

      Police officers, definition for purposes of certain survivor benefits, 948

      Property tax exemption extended to widowers, 1546, 1557

      Social security, modification of benefit reductions required for certain surviving spouses urged, 3484

      Vehicle privilege tax exemption extended to widowers, 1557

WILD HORSES (See also ANIMALS)

      Heil trust fund, authorized expenditures, 1114, 3018

WILD HORSES, COMMISSION FOR PRESERVATION OF

      Administrator, salary, 2875

WILDLIFE

      Agricultural commodities, quarantine for danger to wildlife, 696

      Game tags, additional fee for support of certain programs, 1213

WILDLIFE COMMISSIONERS, BOARD OF

      Deer and antelope tags, duties, 1070

      Duplicate licenses, regulations, 975

WILDLIFE, DIVISION OF (See CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES, STATE DEPARTMENT OF)

WILLS (For estates generally, see ESTATES OF DECEDENTS)

      Attesting witnesses, declarations in lieu of affidavits, 2342

      Contents, reference to electronic records authorized, 2341

      Contests, appeals, 2343

      Electronic wills

             Authentication, 2343

             Definition, requirements for use, 2340

      Living wills (See DO-NOT-RESUSCITATE ORDERS)

      Rule against perpetuities

             Applicability, 1345, 2506

             Repeal, 3469

WIND ENERGY (See RENEWABLE ENERGY RESOURCES)

WIRETAPPING

      Computer crimes involving minors, investigations, 2794

WITNESSES AND TESTIMONY (See also EVIDENCE)

      Arbitration proceedings, 1278, 1279

      Child abuse, admissibility of child's statements, 702

      Domestic violence, admissibility of expert testimony, 1699

      Grand jury, use of audiovisual technology for testimony, 545

      Interpreters for deaf persons, qualifications, 1771

      Preliminary examinations, use of audiovisual technology for testimony, 543

      Sex offenders, agreements regarding contact or communications, 2051, 2053, 2069

      Wills, declaration of attesting witness, 2342

WOMEN

      Equal Pay Day designated and fair pay practices urged, 3383

      Girls and Women in Sports Day recognized, 3327

      Health care, state agencies urged to promote access and improvements, 3449

      Highway construction, expansion of work force diversity urged, 3473

      Women in Construction Week in Nevada designated, 3335

WOOLEN PRODUCTS

      Labeling laws repealed, 496

WORK CARDS

      Gaming employees, issuance, 3082, 3096

WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

WORKS OF ART (See ARTS AND HUMANITIES)

WRESTLING (See UNARMED COMBAT)

WRITS

      Execution by constable on request of sheriff, 1455, 3212

      Sheriffs, fees, 3210

Y

YERINGTON, CITY OF (For general provisions, see CITIES)

      Charter amendments

             List of registered voters, availability, 2972

             Quorum of city council, 1132

             Utilities, regulation, 2109, 2110

      Fair and recreation board, representation, 484

YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL

      State partnership to reduce rate of teenage pregnancy, duties, 2524

YOUTH SHELTERS

      Definitions, 1151

      Employees or volunteers, duty to report abuse or neglect, 1150

      Immunities from liability for staff of county-approved shelters, 1153

      Regulation by counties, 1152

YOUTH TRAINING CENTER, NEVADA (See JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES)

YUCCA MOUNTAIN (See also HAZARDOUS MATERIALS)

      Nevada protection account, creation, appropriation, use, 2645

      State disapproval of selection as waste storage site formally expressed, 3337

Z

ZONING

      Adjustment, boards of, appeals from decisions, 2803, 2806

      Amateur radio operators, certain restrictions on antenna structures prohibited, 596

      Amendments to regulations or restrictions, notice of applications, 1449, 1683

      Billboards, compensation or relocation for nonconforming structures, 2281

      Building codes (See BUILDING CODES)

      Building inspectors (See BUILDING INSPECTORS)

      Building permits (See BUILDING PERMITS)

      Halfway houses for drug and alcohol treatment, regulation of location, 1907

      Hearing examiners, appeals from decisions, 2803

      Land use planning (See LAND USE PLANNING)

      Ordinances, authority of county commissioners, 966

      Projects of regional significance in Clark County, notice of applications for changes, 1449

      Regional planning (See REGIONAL PLANNING)

      Residential care or group facilities, regulation of location and concentration, 1907

      Subdivision of land (See SUBDIVISION OF LAND)

      Utility facilities, construction, 2984

      Variances, conditional or special use permits or other special exceptions

             Applications, notice requirements, 1448

             Explosives or highly hazardous substances, conditional use permits, 1444

             Towns, applications for special use permits, 1687

      Zoning districts

             Amendments, notice of applications, 1446, 1683, 1685

             Deviation from land use requirements, grant without hearing for certain deviations, 1451