[Rev. 2/6/2019 3:06:45 PM]

INDEX OF STATUTES AND RESOLUTIONS OF 2009

 

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ABANDONED OR UNCLAIMED PROPERTY

      Abandoned Property Trust Account

             Millennium Scholarship Trust Fund, transfer of money, 1358, 2121

             State General Fund, transfer of money, 2121

      Administrator of Unclaimed Property

             Authorized expenditures, 2167

             Civil actions to enforce laws, limitation, 2652

      Commercial premises, disposal of abandoned personal property, 1964-1966

      Guardianship property, presumption of abandonment of certain property prohibited, 1665

      Manufactured home parks, dismantling of abandoned homes, 1928

      Military artifacts, duties of certain state agencies, 385-387

      Motor vehicles

             Commercial premises, disposal of abandoned vehicles, 1965

             Removal from public property, constable’s fees, 3014

ABSENT BALLOTS (See ELECTIONS)

ABUSE

      Animals (See CRUELTY TO ANIMALS)

      Children (See CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT)

      Domestic violence (See DOMESTIC VIOLENCE)

      Elderly persons (See AGED PERSONS)

      Substance abuse (See ALCOHOL OR DRUG ABUSE)

      Vulnerable persons (See DISABILITIES, PERSONS WITH)

ACADEMIC STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS, COUNCIL TO ESTABLISH

      Computer education and technology, duties, 689-691

      Governance and oversight of public education, legislative study, 3278

ACCIDENTS

      Occupational safety, provision of information to families of victims of fatal accidents, 815, 816

      Tow cars, use of lights, duties of approaching drivers, 1095, 1096

ACCOUNTANTS

      Attestations, duties regarding documents, 312, 322, 323

      Business entities

             Nonresident entities, requirements for performing services within State, 311

             Registration, requirements, exceptions, 311, 314-317

      Certified public accountants

             Educational requirements, 313, 314

             Examinations, 314

             Felony conviction, disqualification from practice, 313, 320

             Licensure in another state, authority to practice in Nevada, 311, 312

             Private investigator laws, exemption, 1943, 1944

      Definitions, 310-313

      Disciplinary action, grounds, initiation of proceedings, 319-321

      Fictitious names, registration, 319

      Financial reports, requirements for signing, 312

      Licenses and permits

             Summary suspension, procedure, 651

             Suspension, revocation or refusal to renew, grounds, 319-321

      Nevada State Board of Accountancy

             Examinations, duties, 314

             Members, qualifications, 871

      Offices, requirements, 319

      Records deemed property of accountant, 322

      Spendthrift trusts, actions against advisers to settlors or trustees, 803

      Temporary permits, provisions repealed, 324

      Unlawful acts, penalties, 324-327

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

      Marriage, persons authorized to perform, requirements, 725

      Statutory ethical standards, requirements, 1017, 1066, 1067

ACQUITTAL, FOREIGN

      Admissibility in evidence in Nevada, 2734

      Bar to prosecution in Nevada, 2734

ACTIONS, CIVIL

      Business trusts, unlawful operation in State, 1713

      Cancer Drug Donation Program, immunities, 456

      Cigarette fire safety standards, remedies for violations, 2438

      Commercial premises, disposal of abandoned property by landlord, 1968

      Common-interest communities (See COMMON-INTEREST COMMUNITIES)

      Corporations, unlawful operation in State, 1685

      Court costs and fees (See COURT COSTS AND FEES)

      Credit cards

             Debt, collection procedures, entry of judgment, 481, 482

             Sales receipts, printing certain information on receipt, 578, 579

      Criminal gangs, civil remedies, 1312-1314

      Damages (See DAMAGES)

      Dance studios, actions against, 2712

      Debit cards, printing certain information on sales receipt, 578, 579

      Debt-management service providers, violations, 1993, 1995-1997

      Discount goods or services, organizations for buying, actions against, 2710

      Escrow agencies and agents, remedies for violations, 741

      Food, immunities for donation, receipt or distribution, 146

      Health clubs, actions against, 2712

      Industrial insurance, recovery of costs from uninsured employers, 1183-1187

      Judicial discipline, immunities related to, 1338, 1339

      Legislature, procedures, authority to intervene, 1565-1567

      Limitation of actions (See LIMITATION OF ACTIONS)

      Limited-liability companies, unlawful operation in State, 1691, 1698

      Limited-liability limited partnerships, unlawful operation in State, 1702, 1708

      Limited-liability partnerships, unlawful operation in State, 1699

      Limited partnerships, unlawful operation in State, 1701, 1706, 1707

      Liquor wholesalers and suppliers, violations, 1543, 1544

      Livestock grazing on public land, protection of State’s interests in certain civil actions urged, 3242

      Manufactured Housing, Division of, immunities, 1924, 1927, 1935

      Mental illness, persons with, action to regain right to possess firearms, immunities, 2489

      Minors

             Child pornography, actions by victims, 2663

             Infant cribs, violations by commercial users, 2443

      Mortgage bankers, remedies for violations, 747

      Mortgage brokers and agents, remedies for violations, 745, 746

      Nonprofit corporations, unlawful operation in State, 1685, 1686

      Nurses and nursing assistants, retaliatory acts against, 1420-1427

      Off-highway vehicle dealers and other licensees, actions against, 3096

      Osteopathic licensees, immunities related to disciplinary matters, 2988

      Physician Visa Waiver Program, reports of violations, immunities, 774

      Prescription drugs, transfer to or reissuance by nonprofit pharmacies, immunities, 1089

      Professional associations, unlawful operation in State, 1713, 1714

      Public Employees’ Benefits Program, recovery of delinquent payments, 1581

      Refractive surgery facilities, remedies for unlicensed operation, 451

      Spendthrift trusts, actions by creditors or others, 803

      Viatical settlements, rescission of agreements, awards, 1806

      Wills, actions for declaratory relief, 1636

ACUPUNCTURE (See ORIENTAL MEDICINE)

ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF

      Authorized expenditures, 2167

      Budget Division

             Augmentation of authorized expenditures, duties, 2177

             Capital improvement projects, duties, 2459

             Consultants or temporary employment services, receipt of reports, 2068

             Green building tax abatement, receipt of copies of applications, 988

             Rainy Day Fund, requests for transfer of money, duties, 1414

             Renewable energy facilities, tax abatement, receipt of documents, duties, 2004, 2007

             Schools and school districts

                   Expenditures, duties, 475, 476, 939

                   Funding, duties, 2129, 2130

             Technical Working Group on revenue stabilization, duties, 3304

             Wildlife budget accounts, duties, 2179

      Buildings and Grounds Division

             Energy tracking program, duties, funding, 1404, 1405

             Renewable and Efficient Energy, State and Local Government Panel on, membership, 1368, 1369

      Capital improvement projects, funding, 2456

 

      Director

             Consultation regarding transfer of governmental functions, 430

             Debts owed State, certain duties removed, 1176, 1180

      Furloughs by state employees, duties, 2162, 2163

             Local Government Employee-Management Relations Board, approval of temporary advances, 2451

             Revenue shortfalls, duties, 2116, 2122

             Salary, 2149

             State General Fund, duties regarding temporary advances from, 2121, 2122

      General appropriation, 2106

      Information Technology Projects Account, appropriations, 2106, 2117

      Insurance Regulation Account, temporary advances, 2180

      Purchasing Division (See also STATE PURCHASING)

             Appliances, equipment, lighting and devices, adoption of standards, 2754

             Public Works Board, cooperation and coordination with, 2666

             Veterans’ Services, Office of, assistance, 2674

      Risk Management Division, Fund for Insurance Premiums, appropriation, 2252

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2149, 2150

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSESSMENTS

      Court Administrator, allocation and use of distributions, 981, 982

      Domestic violence programs, use of certain proceeds, 982

      Payments by credit or debit cards, convenience fees, 1573, 1574

      State General Fund, transfer of certain proceeds to, 982

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND PROCEDURE

      Licenses and permits, procedures for summary suspension, 651

      Motor Vehicles, Department of, hearings, 68

      Nevada Administrative Code

             Applicability of terms defined in Nevada Revised Statutes, 160

             Gender neutral terms, revision to incorporate, 484

             Medicaid, codification of certain regulations, 2297

             Traffic laws, recodification, 484

      Public health information, sharing among occupational regulatory bodies, 870, 871

      Real Estate Division, petitions for declaratory orders or advisory opinions, 2876, 2877

      Regulations (See also specific agencies)

             Energy production and efficiency regulations, legislative study, 3298

             Medicaid, disproportionate share payments, adoption, 2297, 2299

             Permanent regulations

                   Approval requirements, 2284, 2287, 2288

                   Proposed regulations

                          Notice of action by agency, 2284

                          Submission to Legislative Counsel, 2285

                          Workshops and public hearings, applicability of meeting laws, 2285

             Public Employees’ Benefits Program, ratification of regulations, 1594

             Stem cells, regulation of related activities restricted, 2744

             Temporary regulations, approval requirements, 2286

             Transfer of functions between governmental agencies, adoption, 430, 431

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS (See COURT ADMINISTRATOR)

ADOPTION

      Advertisements by child-placing agencies, requirements, 1355

      Clark County, study of integration of health and social services, 1119

      Consent for specific adoption, effect on parent’s responsibilities, 1354

      Parent-child relationship, establishment, 118

      Visitation rights, 413, 414

ADULT DAY CARE FACILITIES (See also MEDICAL AND RELATED FACILITIES)

      Inspections, reports, requirements, 559

      Licenses, procedures for summary suspension, 558

      Patient safety violations, administrative penalties, 558

ADULT EDUCATION

      Collaboration by certain entities to increase participation encouraged, 3210

      Courses of study for adult standard high school diploma, funding, 2130

ADULT GUARDIANSHIP AND PROTECTIVE PROCEDURES JURISDICTION ACT

      Adoption, 1640-1644

ADVANCE DIRECTIVES

      Durable power of attorney, execution, form, 198-207

ADVERTISEMENTS AND ADVERTISING

      Accountants, unlawful acts, 327

      Adoption, requirements for child-placing agencies, 1355

      Children’s products, advertising of certain products prohibited, 2441

      Family trust companies, restrictions, 1139

      Manufactured buildings and homes, prohibited acts by distributors, 1914

      Massage therapists, prohibited acts, penalties, 2573, 2582

      Off-highway vehicle dealers and other licensees, prohibited acts, penalties, 3098

      Regional transportation commissions, placement of street banners authorized, 842

      Sight-seeing tours, requirements, 2718

      State purchasing, contents of advertisements for bids or proposals, 2666

      Viatical settlements, advertisement defined, prohibited acts, 1790, 1791, 1802-1804

AFFIDAVITS

      Alcohol or controlled substance, affidavit of expert witness as to existence or quantity, 32, 33, 1281

      Electronic notaries public, requirements for nonresident applicants, 3019

      Marriage

             Authority to solemnize marriages, filing, form, 725, 726

             Revocation of authority to solemnize marriages, 722, 729

      Ophthalmologists, operation of surgery facilities, 451

      Power of attorney, requirements for copies of original, 176

      Registered agents, filing with statement of resignation, 2826

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

      Account for Low-Income Housing, use, 540, 541

      Authorized expenditures, 2174

      Disabilities, persons with, reports of housing suitable for rent by, 540

      Housing authorities, formation of regional authorities in Clark County authorized, 2222-2226

      Housing Division

             Employer-assisted housing program, funding, 607

             Financial techniques to develop housing, continuation, 650

             Low-income multifamily housing, regulations restricting or deferring payment of profit and overhead restricted, 606, 607

             Statewide database, creation and maintenance, 539

AGE

      Driver’s license examinations, waivers, 2022

      Emeritus title for certain architects and designers, qualifications, 46

      Health care records, retention and destruction, 2549

      Hunting, qualifications for apprentice license, 2057

      Juvenile courts

             Certification of child as adult for criminal proceedings, 238

             Jurisdiction of court, offenders committing certain felonies, 49, 51

             Offenders apprehended after reaching certain age, procedures, 49, 50

      Marriage licenses, proof of age, 1504

      Minors (See MINORS)

      Parole of certain offenders imprisoned for crime committed when less than 16 years old, 1547

      Public employees’ retirement, eligibility, 2352, 2353

      Water skiing, requirements for vessel operator and observer, 364

AGED PERSONS

      Abuse, neglect, exploitation or isolation

             Child care facilities, background investigations, 927

             Genetic marker testing of offender, procedure, 80

             Guardianship proceedings, requirements, 2524

             Identifying information of offender, submission to Central Repository, 80

             Investigative reports, submission to certain agencies, 2447

             Multidisciplinary teams to investigate, establishment, 2448

             Outdoor youth programs, background investigations, 927, 928

             Peace officers, training in handling of cases, 2449

             Reports, persons required to make, 2993

             Repository for Information Concerning Crimes, receipt of reports, contents of records, 2447

             Unit for the Investigation and Prosecution of Crimes, duties, receipt of reports, 2447-2449

      Clark County, study of integration of health and social services, 1119

      Community Advocate for Elder Rights, Office of, creation, 43

      Frail elderly persons, establishment of program of all-inclusive care, 1255

      Guide to resources and services, publication requirement eliminated, 44

      Legislative Committee on Senior Citizens, Veterans and Adults With Special Needs, creation, 2412

      Long-term care (See LONG-TERM CARE)

      Ombudsman for Aging Persons, Office of, abolished, duties transferred, 43

      PACE program, establishment, 1255

      Residential facilities, certain employees exempt from additional background checks, 154

      SenioRx, funding, 2109, 2171

      Small business start-up loans, establishment of grant program, 148

      Tax for support of senior citizens, reimbursement to State for collection costs, 2091

      Transportation services, exemption of nonprofit carriers from certificate requirement, 1292

      Witnesses in criminal trial or hearing, use of depositions, 2552

AGING SERVICES DIVISION (See HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF)

AGRICULTURE

      Agricultural Experiment Station, authorized expenditures, 2169

      Cesar Chavez Day, designation, 388

      Ditches, water rights, recovery of maintenance expenses, 702

      Foreign workers, applicability of unemployment compensation laws, 1193

      Grazing (See GRAZING AND GRAZING LANDS)

      Pesticides, certificates to apply restricted-use pesticides, period of validity, 25

      Plant Industry Program, duty to present proposed programs to county commissioners removed, 12

      Promotion of Agriculture Within This State, Account for License Plates for, grants to nonprofit organizations, 352

      Property taxes on agricultural real property, computation and payment following conversion to higher use, 1228, 1231

      Scrap metal, unlawful removal from agricultural property, penalty, 1239, 1242

      Tax for support of agriculture, reimbursement to State for collection costs, 2091

      Trichomonosis in cattle, notices exempt from confidentiality requirements, 461

      Weighing of farm vehicles for registration or permit purposes, method, 169

AGRICULTURE, STATE DEPARTMENT OF

      Appropriation, 2112

      Authorized expenditures, 2172

      Director, duties regarding Commission on Off-Highway Vehicles, 3082

      Grazing boards, removal as part of Department, 1595

      Medical marijuana program, duties transferred, 617

      Plant Industry Program, duty to present proposed programs to county commissioners removed, 12

      Promotion of Agriculture Within This State, Account for License Plates for, grants to nonprofit organizations, 352

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2153

      Weed Control Analyst, position eliminated, 1359

AIDS (See also DISEASES)

      AIDS Drug Assistance Program, appropriation, 2115

      Medical laboratories, duties, regulations regarding HIV testing, 308

AIR POLLUTION

      Electric utilities, requirements for resource plans, 1075

      Engine emission controls

             Alternative fuels (See ALTERNATIVE FUELS)

            Electronic monitoring of information, voluntary program, fees, 1326

             Fleet vehicles owned by public entities

                   Acquisition of clean vehicles, adoption of requirements by regulation, 2628

                   Specifications for clean vehicles, adoption by regulation, 2628

             Heavy-duty vehicles, compliance with standards, 1327, 1328

             Incentives to encourage acquisition of clean vehicles, requirements, 2629, 2630

             Legislative findings, 2626

             Sales of new vehicles, disclosure regarding carbon dioxide emissions, 2756

             Trimobiles and reconstructed vehicles, applicability of standards, 1326

      Low emission vehicles (See MOTOR VEHICLES)

      Nevada Clean Indoor Air Act, smoking in certain areas of convention facilities authorized, 3008

      Regional transportation commissions in Clark County, consultations with other entities, 848

      Tax for improvement of air quality, reimbursement to State for collection costs, 2091

AIRPORTS (See AVIATION)

ALCOHOL, DRUG AND GAMBLING COUNSELORS, BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR

      Complaints filed against licensees, retention of records, 904

      Health care records, duties, 2549

      Members, qualifications, 871

      Public health information, sharing with other regulatory bodies, 870, 871

ALCOHOL OR DRUG ABUSE

      Child welfare system, treatment or services to persons involved in, 328

      Criminal defendants

             Juvenile offenders, certification as adult for criminal proceedings, 238

             Treatment

                   Community reentry programs, funding, 2594

                   Sealing records on completion of program, 104, 417, 421, 422

                   Veterans or military personnel, assignment to programs, 100, 103

      DUI offenders, revocation of driver’s license prohibited upon acceptance into treatment program, 423

      Education, Department of, authorized expenditures, 2168

      Halfway houses for recovering alcohol and drug abusers

             Inspections, reports, requirements, 559

             Legislative study of group homes, 1289

             Licenses, procedures for summary suspension, 558

             Patient safety violations, administrative penalties, 558

      Health benefit plans, coverage for treatment, 1785

      Health insurers, substance abuse parity for certain group health plans, 1811, 1812

      Judges, grounds for suspension, 1345

      Legislators, adverse effect on discharge of duties, expulsion from office, 1073

      Mental Health and Developmental Services, Commission on, duties regarding persons with co-occurring disorders, 662-664

      Mental health consortiums, inclusion of representative of certain service agencies, 676

      Office of Statewide Coordinator for Children Who Are Endangered by Drug Exposure, creation, 1531

      Osteopathic licensees, diversion programs, procedures, 2986

      Regional centers for prevention and treatment, study of establishment, 1119, 1120

      Treatment facilities

             Inspections, reports, requirements, 559

             Licenses, procedures for summary suspension, 558

             Patient safety violations, administrative penalties, 558

ALCOHOL OR DRUG ABUSE COUNSELORS

      Board (See ALCOHOL, DRUG AND GAMBLING COUNSELORS, BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR)

      Health care records (See MEDICAL RECORDS)

      Licenses and certificates, summary suspension, procedures, 651

      Medical facilities operated by, effect of unlicensed operation, 903, 904

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE AWARENESS PROGRAMS

      Enforcement of laws by peace officers, reports, 479, 480

      Fines for violations, use and audit of money received, 480, 481

      Notice of infraction, issuance, procedural requirements, 479

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (See INTOXICATING LIQUORS)

ALTERNATIVE FUELS

      Biodiesel fuel, regulation and taxation as special fuel, 2633

      Ethanol, regulation and taxation as motor vehicle fuel, 2631

      Fleet vehicles owned by State or local entities

             Acquisition of vehicles using alternative fuels, regulation, 2628

             Applicability of laws, 2627

             Legislative declaration, 2626

             Specifications for vehicles using alternative fuels, regulation, 2628

             Standards and requirements for alternative fuels, regulation, 2628

             Variance or exemption from requirements, approval, 2628

             Violations, civil penalties, 2629

      Incentives to encourage acquisition of vehicles that use alternative fuel, requirements, 2629, 2630

      Legislative study of production and use of energy in State, 3298

      Methanol, regulation and taxation as motor vehicle fuel, 2631

      School districts, financing of transportation equipment, 2139

AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION

      Sex Offender Registration, Advisory Committee to Study, appointment of member, 427, 429

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

      Stroke and Heart Disease, Advisory Committee for the Prevention and Treatment of, representation, 294, 296

AMERICAN LAND CONSERVANCY

      Property tax exemption, 572, 573

AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (See FEDERAL ECONOMIC STIMULUS MONEY AND PROGRAMS)

 

ANESTHESIA

      Physicians and certain health care facilities offering anesthesia, requirements, 528-531, 538

ANIMALS

      Cats (See CATS)

      Cruelty (See CRUELTY TO ANIMALS)

      Dogs (See DOGS)

      Horses (See HORSES)

      Protection, establishment of certain safety codes encouraged, 3199

      Rats, authority of health districts regarding abatement of nuisances, 1499

      Trichomonosis in cattle, notices exempt from confidentiality requirements, 461

      Wildlife (See WILDLIFE)

ANTIQUES

      Dealers, exemption from regulation as secondhand dealers, 767

      Infant cribs, exemption from certain safety requirements, 2443

APPEALS, COURT OF

      Court of record, 3226

      Creation authorized, 3223

      Decisions, publication, 3230

      Judges

             Appointment initially, retention by election, 3268-3275

             Chief judge, 3224

             Compensation, entitlement, 3226

             Disabled or disqualified judge, replacement, 3225

             Impeachment or discipline, 3227-3230

             Ineligibility for other office, 3226

             Number, term, election, 3224

             Vacancies in office, filling, 3226

      Jurisdiction, 3224

      Terms of court, 3225

APPEARANCES

      Filing fees, additional fees in district courts, 2479

      Guardianship proceedings, 2521, 2522

APPRAISALS

      Appraisal management companies, registration and regulation, 1513-1521

      Eminent domain, provision of appraisal to property owner, 3215

      Improper influence of real estate appraisal, prohibited acts, 1512, 1513, 1517, 1518

      Mortgage brokers, requirements, 1451

APPRAISERS OF REAL ESTATE

      Appraisal management companies, registration and regulation, 1513-1521

      Certificates, licenses or permits, procedures for summary suspension, 651

      Continuing education requirements, 1520

      Disciplinary action, grounds, 1520, 1521

      Unprofessional conduct, acts constituting, 1521

APPRAISERS OF REAL ESTATE, COMMISSION OF

      Appraisal management companies, duties, 1513-1521

      Improper influence regarding appraisals, duties, 1523

      Members, qualifications, 871

APPRENTICES AND APPRENTICESHIP

      Cosmetologists, certification, 2503

      Green Jobs Initiative, requirements, 2867-2869

      Hunters, issuance of apprentice licenses, fees, 2057, 2058, 2061, 2647

APPROPRIATIONS

      Administrative Services Division, 2342

      Attorney General Administrative Fund, 2176

      Attorney General’s Tort Claim Fund, 2252

      Business portal, state, 2054

      Capital improvement projects generally, 2459

      Consumer Health Assistance, Office for, 1356

      Contingency Fund, 2643

      Corrections, Department of, 1359

      Education

             Computer hardware and software, 2137

             Counselors, certification, 2136

             Higher education (See Nevada System of Higher Education, this heading)

             Incentives for Licensed Educational Personnel, Grant Fund for, 2138

             Innovation and Prevention of Remediation, Account for, 2137, 2164, 2165

             Kindergarten, full-day programs, 2137

             Library books, 2137

             Operation of school districts and charter schools, 7

             Other State Education Programs Account, 2136

             Retirement service credit and other financial incentives, purchase, 2138

             Salary increases, 2164, 2165

             State Distributive School Account, 33, 2123, 2129, 2164, 2165

             Support team substitutes, 2136

             Teachers, certification, 2136

      Emergency Account, 2643

      EPS/Homemaker programs, 2176

      Examiners, State Board of, 2162, 2163

      Field Services, Division of, 2341

      Fire Marshal, State, 2251

      General appropriations act, 2105-2125

      Home and Community-Based Programs, 2176

      Information Technology Projects Account, 2106, 2117

      Insurance Premiums, Fund for, 2252

      Interim Finance Committee

             Business portal, state, 2054

             Energy costs, allocations to state agencies, 2342

             Foster care, allocations, 2117

             State employees, expenses of reduction in furlough leave, 2163

             Taxation, Department of, allocation, 2643

             Welfare, software programs, 2117

      Legislative Fund, 1, 2164

      Motor Vehicles, Department of, 2643

      Nevada System of Higher Education

             Electricity, heating and cooling costs, 2342

             Public Employees’ Benefits Program, stale claims, 2250

      Public Works Board, State, 2459, 2465

      Reserve for Statutory Contingency Account, 2643

      Stale Claims Account, 2643

      State Parks, Division of, 2427

      Taxation, Department of, 2643

      Tobacco settlement proceeds, 2176

      Utility costs for state agencies, 2342

ARBITRATION (See also DISPUTE RESOLUTION)

      Collective bargaining agreements may supersede certain industrial insurance laws, 2063-2065

      Common-interest communities, procedures, 2904, 2905

      Public works contracts, 424

ARCHEOLOGY (See HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND ARCHEOLOGY)

ARCHITECTS

      Associations or business organizations, employment of licensed or registered architect, 300

      Certificates of registration, summary suspension, procedures, 651

      Contracts for services, requirements, exemptions, 291

      Emeritus title, qualifications, use, prohibited acts, 46

      Public works, authorized or prohibited contract provisions, 2226

      Unlicensed practice, procedures for imposition of civil penalties, 301

ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR DESIGN AND RESIDENTIAL DESIGN, STATE BOARD OF

      Members, qualifications, 871

ARMED FORCES

      Bomb squads to report military ordnance found or discovered, 685

      Criminal defendants, eligibility for and assignment to treatment programs, 100, 103

      Gold Star plates, issuance to families of persons killed in line of duty, 491

      Medical officers, agreements to provide care in hospitals, 818

      Military Children, Compact on Educational Opportunity for, 2598-2614

      National Guard (See NATIONAL GUARD)

      Nevada System of Higher Education, tuition and fee waivers, 55, 2291

      Nevadans killed in Global War on Terrorism honored, 3177

      Selective Service System, registration at time of application for driver’s license or identification card, 712-715

      Veterans (See VETERANS)

      Voting and registration (See also ELECTIONS)

             Procedures, 353-363

ARREST

      Appearance before magistrate, discovery requirements, 486

      Bail (See BAIL)

      Excrement or bodily fluids, unlawful acts by person under arrest, penalties, testing for communicable diseases, 150-152

      Resisting or obstructing public officer, penalties, 163

      Sexual assault protective orders, violation, 229, 230

ARSON INVESTIGATORS

      Industrial insurance and occupational disease coverage, 542-547

ARTS COUNCIL, NEVADA

      Authorized expenditures, 2169

      General appropriation, 2108

ASSAULT

      Definition includes unlawful attempt to use physical force against another, 74

      Perfusionist as victim, penalty, 2991

ASSEMBLY, STATE (See LEGISLATURE)

ATHLETIC COMMISSION, NEVADA

      Administrator, salary, 2153

      Authorized expenditures, 2175

      General appropriation, 2112

ATHLETIC FACILITIES, SCHOOLS

      Defibrillators, placement, 778

ATHLETIC TRAINERS

      Board of Athletic Trainers

             Complaints filed against licensees, retention of records, 899

             Health care records, duties, 2549

             Members, qualifications, 871

             Public health information, sharing with other regulatory bodies, 870, 871

      Health care records (See MEDICAL RECORDS)

      Licenses, summary suspension, procedures, 651

      Medical facilities operated by, effect of unlicensed operation, 898, 899

ATTACHMENT (See EXECUTION OF CIVIL JUDGMENTS)

ATTORNEY FOR INJURED WORKERS

      Authorized expenditures, 2174

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2153

ATTORNEY GENERAL

      Administrative Fund, appropriation, 2176

      Arrested person brought before magistrate, discovery requirements, 486

      Authorized expenditures, 2166, 2167

      Bill draft requests, number authorized, form, 1568

      Body shops, duties, 2533, 2704

      Business trusts operating unlawfully in State, duties, 1713, 1714

      Capital improvements, duties, 2462

      Cash register manufacturers and suppliers, duties, 578

      Children Who Are Endangered by Drug Exposure, Office of Statewide Coordinator for, creation, 1531

      Cigarette fire safety standards, duties, receipt of reports, 2435-2439

      Clemency Board, appointment of members, 3259

      Consumer’s Advocate (See CONSUMER’S ADVOCATE)

      Corporations operating unlawfully in State, duties, 1673, 1685

      Credit cards and debit cards, violations, recovery of civil penalties, 578

      Criminal statistical data, exchange, 1351

      Debt-management services, referral of cases, 1993

      Debts owed State, cooperation with State Controller, 1176

      Deceptive trade practices (See TRADE REGULATIONS AND PRACTICES)

      Dental Examiners of Nevada, Board of, service as legal counsel, 3002

      Domestic violence programs, funding, 982, 2167

      Ethics violations by public officers, action to recover benefits received, 1069

      Family Support Act, Interstate, duties, 132

      Garagemen, duties, 2533, 2704

      General appropriation, 2105, 2106

      Genetic marker testing, postconviction petitions, receipt, 1197

      Identity theft passports, redesignation, duties, 9

      Independent contractors with State, duties, 2230

      Judicial Discipline, Commission on, release of information on possible criminal conduct, 1349

      Justice, Advisory Commission on the Administration of, certain duties removed, 2571

      Limited-liability companies operating unlawfully in State, duties, 1691, 1698

      Limited-liability limited partnerships operating unlawfully in State, duties, 1702, 1708

      Limited-liability partnerships operating unlawfully in State, duties, 1699

      Limited partnerships operating unlawfully in State, duties, 1699

      Liquor wholesalers and suppliers, duties, 1544

      Livestock grazing on public land, protection of State’s interests in certain civil actions urged, 3242

      Medical Examiners, Board of, referrals for possible prosecution, 2951

      Nonprofit corporations operating unlawfully in State, duties, 1686

      Notaries public, duties, 3019

      Novelty lighters, duties regarding unlawful sale or distribution, 1416

      Nurses and nursing assistants, retaliation or discrimination against, recovery of civil penalties, 1420, 1423, 1427

      Off-highway vehicle dealers and other licensees, duties, 3095

      Older Persons, Unit for Investigation and Prosecution of Crimes Against

             Investigation reports, receipt, 2447

             Multidisciplinary teams to investigate, authority, 2448

      Prepaid or stored value cards, crimes involving, duties, 2243

      Professional associations operating unlawfully in State, duties, 1714

      Public health emergencies, duties, 368

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2148, 2149

      Salary, payment, 2120

      Securities investigations, certain duty removed, payment of costs, 2558, 2563

      Sex Offender Registration, Advisory Committee to Study, duties, 427-429

      Telemarketers, duties, 2727-2729

      Tort Claim Fund

             Appropriation, 2252

             Authorized expenditures, 2167

      Trust companies, duties, 1955

ATTORNEYS AT LAW

      City attorneys (See CITY ATTORNEYS)

      Debt-management service providers, prohibited acts, 1992

      District attorneys (See DISTRICT ATTORNEYS)

      Estates of decedents, compensation, 1629-1634, 2524-2526

      Guardianships

             Move of ward to certain care facilities, notice, 2523

             Proposed ward, notice of right to counsel, 2521, 2522

      Legal services professional entities, formation, 1714-1717

      Mortgage lending, applicability of certain laws, 1460

      Real estate transactions, ethical requirements, discipline for violations, 781

      Registered agents, attorneys serving as, privilege, 1673, 1731, 1732

      Spendthrift trusts, actions against advisers to settlors or trustees, 803

      State Bar (See STATE BAR OF NEVADA)

      Wills, authority regarding international wills, 250

ATTORNEYS-IN-FACT (See POWER OF ATTORNEY)

AUDIOLOGISTS AND SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS

      Board of Examiners for Audiology and Speech Pathology

             Complaints filed against licensees, retention of records, 894

             Health care records, duties, 2549

             Members, qualifications, 871

             Public health information, sharing with other regulatory bodies, 870, 871

      Health care records (See MEDICAL RECORDS)

      Licenses, procedures for summary suspension, 651

      Medical facilities operated by, effect of unlicensed operation, 893

AUDIT DIVISION (See LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU)

AUDITS

      Children, governmental facilities for, performance audits, 3

      Commercial coaches, dealers and distributors, 1900, 1926

      Common-interest communities (See COMMON-INTEREST COMMUNITIES)

      Disproportionate share hospitals, 2297, 2299

      Factory-built housing, dealers and distributors, 1900, 1926

      Manufactured buildings, dealers and distributors, 1900, 1926

      Manufactured or mobile homes, dealers and distributors, 1900, 1926

      Medical facilities reporting sentinel events, 552

      Mortgage brokers, disclosure of audit information concerning, 1450, 1451

      Schools and school districts

             Charter schools, performance audits, 915, 934

             Innovation and prevention of remediation, programs for, 245

             Schools demonstrating need for improvement, 2310

AUTHORIZED EXPENDITURES

      Capital improvement projects, 2461, 2466-2470

      Consolidated Bond Interest and Redemption Fund, 2464, 2465

      Energy Commissioner, Nevada, 2017

      General authorized expenditures act, 2166-2183

      Programs for Innovation and the Prevention of Mediation, Account for, 2137

      State Distributive School Account, 2128-2130

AUTISM

      Appropriation for costs or treatment, 2115

      Behavior analysts, licensure and regulation, 1481-1484

      Behavior interventionists, certification and regulation, 1480, 1481, 1484

      Health Division, duties regarding early intervention services, 1539, 1540

      Health insurance, coverage requirements

             Group insurance for public employees, 1478-1480

             Health maintenance organizations, 1471-1474

             Individual policies, 1465-1467

             Managed care organizations, 1475-1478

             Small employer, policies for, 1469-1471

      School personnel, qualifications, training and duties, 1538, 1539

AUTOMOBILES (See MOTOR VEHICLES)

AUTOPSIES

      Practice of medicine, acts constituting, 2946, 2976

AVIATION

      Bomb squads, duties, 685

      North Las Vegas Airport, certain actions regarding safety urged, 3264

B

BAIL

      Battery committed by strangulation, amount of bail, 94, 95

      Corporate sureties, qualification, 240

      Juvenile offenders apprehended after certain age, bail authorized, 50

      Sexual assault protective orders, violation, restrictions on bail, 235-237

BAIL AGENTS OR BAIL ENFORCEMENT AGENTS

      Fund for Insurance Administration and Enforcement, fee, 1764

BALLOTS AND BALLOT QUESTIONS (See ELECTIONS)

BANKS AND BANKING

      Child support enforcement, exchange of data, duties, 952

      Common-interest communities, deposit of money, 1733

      Customer records, disclosure to governmental agencies, 2564, 2565

      Debt-management service providers, deposits, duties, 1987

      Estates of decedents, qualifications of banking corporation as personal representative, 1626, 1627

      Residential mortgage loan originators, licensure as mortgage agent required, 2693

      State money, deposits in out-of-state financial institutions, requirements, 2656

      Taxes on financial institutions, crediting and refunding of overpayments, 63, 66

BARBERS AND BARBERING

      Licenses, procedures for summary suspension, 651

      State Barbers’ Health and Sanitation Board

             Members, qualifications, 871

             Public health information, sharing with other regulatory bodies, 870, 871

BATTERY COMMITTED BY STRANGULATION

      Bail, amount, 94, 95

      Minor victims, reporting requirements, applicability of laws, 93

      Penalties, 87-91

      Probation or suspension of sentence prohibited, 86

BEARS (See also WILDLIFE)

      Possession or sale of animal with intent to use in fight prohibited, 972

BEDS AND BEDDING

      Cribs, prohibited acts, penalties, 2442-2444

BEER (See INTOXICATING LIQUORS)

BEVERAGES (See also FOOD)

      Clark County, authority to install vending stands at transit facilities, 844

BICYCLES

      Bicycle Safety Program, authorized expenditures, 2173

      Electric bicycles

             Bicycle lanes and routes, applicability of laws, 402, 403

             Definition, 394, 396, 397

             Drivers’ licenses, exemption, 396, 397

             Licensing and registration, exemption, 394-396

             Safety education program, 393, 394, 397

             Traffic laws, applicability, 397-402

             Trails and pedestrian walkways, authorized use, 393

      Turns, signaling, 112, 113

BIODIESEL FUEL (See ALTERNATIVE FUELS)

BIOMASS (See RENEWABLE ENERGY)

BIRDS (See also WILDLIFE)

      Possession or sale with intent to use in fight prohibited, 972

BIRTH CERTIFICATES

      Marriage licenses, use of certificates as proof of age or name, 1505

      Nevada Lockbox, creation, registration of electronic documents, 1021-1024

BLIND PERSONS (See DISABILITIES, PERSONS WITH)

BLOOD TESTS (See also GENETIC MARKER TESTING)

      Biological evidence of certain crimes, preservation, 1845

      Lead levels in children, testing to be encouraged, requirements, 457

      Pharmacists, authority to perform diabetes tests, regulation, 760

      State park rangers and other peace officer employees, testing for hepatitis, 2427

BOATS AND BOATING

      Bells or whistles, requirements for certain motorboats repealed, 364

      Fuel taxes, allocation, 2179

      Water skiing, age requirements for vessel operator and observer, 364

BODY SHOPS

      Acceptance of vehicle for repair, duties, 2530, 2701

      Complaints against and investigation of shop, reports, 2532, 2533, 2703, 2704

      Deceptive trade practices

             Acts deemed, 2531, 2702, 2703

             Administrative fines, 2532, 2703

             Investigations, reports, 2532, 2533, 2703, 2704

      Estimates

             Cost estimate to be furnished for certain repairs, contents, 2530, 2701

             Notice of additional charges, 2530, 2531, 2701, 2702

             Repairs to be in accordance with written estimate or statement, 2531, 2702

      Liens, requirements, enforcement, 2531, 2532, 2702, 2703

      Records to be retained by shop, 2531, 2702

      Replaced parts to be delivered to person authorizing repairs, 2531, 2702

      Signs, requirements, penalties, 2528-2530, 2699-2701

      Statement of charges, requirements, penalties, 2532, 2703

      Violations, civil penalties, injunctive relief, 2533, 2704

BOMB SQUADS AND BOMB TECHNICIANS

      Applicability of laws, 684

      Commanders, duties, 685

      Definitions, 684

      Responsibilities, 684, 685

BOND ISSUES

      Capital improvement projects generally, 2456-2458, 2462-2464

      Lake Tahoe, Environmental Improvement Program, 2415-2419

      Nevada System of Higher Education, authority to issue bonds for certain projects extended, 1321

      Regional transportation projects, funding procedures, 846

      School districts, financing of transportation equipment, 2139

      State Treasurer, authorized expenditures, 2167

      Tax credit bonds, procedures, 2656, 2659-2661

      Washoe County

             Flood management projects, 2735-2739

             Street and highway construction, 3061-3066

      Wildlife habitat and land acquisition, 2001 bond issue

             Coordinator within Department of Wildlife, use of certain proceeds to fund position, 2249

             Rescission and reenactment, 2462

BONDS, SURETY

      Common-interest community managers, 2813, 2903

      Corporate sureties in criminal proceedings, sufficiency, 240

      Dance studios and health clubs, 2711, 2712

      Debt-management service providers, 1978

      Discount goods or services, organizations for buying, 2709, 2710

      Electronic notaries public, 3019-3021

      Family trust companies, 1144

      Homes for individual residential care, 502, 503

      Insurance administrators, claims against bonds, 3043

      Local performance contracts for operating cost-savings measures, 969

      Mortgage brokers, 743-745

      Motor carriers

             Delinquent payments, bond may be required, 467, 468

             Self-registration, bond requirements, 390

      Off-highway vehicle dealers and other licensees, 3091, 3095-3097, 3099

      Residential mortgage loan originators, 2688

      Special fuel manufacturers, 2636

      State Engineer, procedure to stay orders or decisions of, 648

      Taxicab, limousine or other passenger vehicle, requirements for release from impoundment, 632

      Viatical settlements, brokers or providers, 1794

BOULDER CITY (See also CITIES)

      Consolidation or reorganization of certain functions, study, 2675

BOUNDARIES

      Lode mining claims, requirements for boundary markers, 829

BRIBERY

      Common-interest communities, prohibited acts involving, 2876

      Real estate appraisals, improper influence, 1512, 1517

BUDGET DIVISION (See ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

BUILDING CODES

      Animal protection, establishment of certain safety codes encouraged, 3199

      Clark County School District, duties, 509

      Energy conservation and efficiency, adoption of standards, 987

BUILDING PERMITS

      Extension of validity of certain permits if land leased for renewable energy generation projects, 2280

BUILDINGS

      Building codes (See BUILDING CODES)

      Electric resistance heating systems, procedure for use, 987, 988

      Energy conservation (See ENERGY CONSERVATION)

      Housing (See HOUSING)

      Industrial or commercial buildings

             Abandoned personal property, procedures for disposal by landlords, 1964-1966

             Distribution and logistics centers, development in State, study, 3290

             Health hazards, authority of certain local health boards, 1500

      Nuisances (See NUISANCES)

      Permits, extension of validity of certain permits if land leased for renewable energy generation projects, 2280

      Public buildings (See PUBLIC BUILDINGS)

      Trespassing (See TRESPASSING)

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS DIVISION (See ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

BULLYING

      Public schools, prohibition against bullying and cyber-bullying, 686-691

BURGLARY

      Notaries public, conviction disqualifies from appointment, 3027

BUSES (See also MOTOR CARRIERS; MOTOR VEHICLES)

      Charter buses, requirements for certificates of public convenience and necessity, penalties, 630, 631

      Clark County

             Benches, shelters and transit stops, construction and maintenance, 844, 845

             Bus turnouts, construction, 2260

             Vending stands, installation and maintenance, 844

      Insurance verification, procedures, 2206

      Legislative study of mass transportation systems, 3290

      Nonprofit carriers of elderly persons or persons with disabilities, exemption from certificate requirement, 1292

      School pupils, transportation funding, 2133, 2139

BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF

      Appropriations, 2111, 2112

      Authorized expenditures, 2174, 2175

      Consumer Affairs Division

             Body shops, regulatory duties transferred, 2699-2704

             Credit service organizations, regulatory duties transferred, 2719

             Dance studios and health clubs, duties, 2711, 2712

             Discount goods or services, organizations for buying, duties, 2709, 2710, 2721

             Garages and repair shops, regulatory duties transferred, 2699-2704

             Recovery Fund, transfer of money to State General fund, 2183

             Telemarketers, temporary removal of duties, 2723-2732

             Temporary suspension of operation, duties transferred, 2696, 2697, 2733

      Director

             Deceptive trade practices, temporary transfer of duties, 2713-2716

             Ombudsman of Consumer Affairs for Minorities, creation, 1502

             Salary, 2152

      Financial Institutions, Division of

             Attorney records, inspection restricted, 1673, 1731, 1732

             Debt adjusters, repeal of provisions, 2001

             Debt-Management Services Act, Uniform, duties, 1969-2001

             Family trust companies, powers and duties, 1140, 1141, 1145

             Salaries of unclassified employees, 2152

             Trust companies, duties, 1947-1963

             Vehicle credit applications and contracts, duties, 1275

      Housing Division

             Affordable housing

                   Financial techniques to develop, continuation of programs, 650

                   Regulations restricting or deferring payment of profit or overhead on certain projects restricted, 606, 607

                   Statewide database, creation and maintenance, 539-541

             Employer-assisted housing program, funding, 607

             Energy assistance programs, duties, authorized expenditures, 1390, 2171

             Energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, duties, 2867-2872

             Independent contractors, approval of contracts, 2230

             Renewable and Efficient Energy, Government Panel, membership, 1368

             Salaries of unclassified employees, 2152

      Industrial Relations, Division of

             Actions to recover certain costs, presumptions, 1183, 1185

             Administrative fines and benefit penalties, duties, 3040-3042

             Catastrophic injuries, duties, 2778, 2779

             Death benefits, duties, 3075

             Employee leasing companies, duties, 1122, 1123, 1126, 1132, 1133

             Fatal accidents, duties, 815, 816

             Insurance administrators, duties, 3031

             Occupational safety and health training courses, duties, 2421, 2423, 2425

             Salaries of unclassified employees, 2152, 2153

      Insurance Division

             Employee leasing companies, regulations, 1126

             Fund for Insurance Administration and Enforcement, creation, duties, 1761, 1769

             Holding companies, acquisitions and mergers, duties, 1494-1497

             Insurance administrators, duties, 3045

             Insurance Regulation Account, temporary advances, 2180

             Salaries of unclassified employees, 2152

             Viatical settlement, duties, 1790, 1794-1796, 1802

      Investigative Account for Financial Institutions, transfer of money to State General Fund, 2181

      Manufactured Housing Division

             Account for Education and Recovery, deposits, use, 1917

             Actions against Division, prohibitions, 1924, 1927, 1935

             Administrator, qualifications, 1904

             Dealers and distributors, duties generally, 1900, 1906

             Educational requirements for licensees, regulations, 1906, 1907

             Employees, ethics, 1904, 1905

             Inspection of premises, books and records, authority, 1905

             Limited lien resale licenses and permits, issuance, 1909

             Repairs to homes and buildings, authority, 1906

             Salaries of unclassified employees, 2152

      Mortgage Lending, Division of

             Appraisals, violations regarding, duties, 1510-1512, 1523

             Covered services for compensation, persons performing, duties, 1457-1459, 1464

             Credit service organizations, duties, 2719

             Escrow agents and agencies

                   Administrative fines, orders for restitution, 741, 742

                   Duties, 1552

                   Revocation of licenses, authority discretionary, 1552

             Examinations, audits, investigations or hearings, powers, 1458, 1459, 1553, 1555, 1558

             Foreclosure consultants, duties, 1457-1459, 1464

             Guidelines and limitations for servicing certain loans, duties, 1559

             Loan modification consultants, duties, 1457-1459, 1464

             Mortgage bankers

                   Administrative fines, 747, 2684

                   Restitution, orders for, 747

                   Revocation of licenses, authority discretionary, 1556

                   Termination of association with mortgage agent, notice, 2688

             Mortgage brokers and agents

                   Administrative fines, 747, 2684, 2686, 2688

                   Bonds of brokers, duties, 743-745

                   Examination of brokers, disclosure of information regarding, 1449-1451

                   Personal information regarding, disclosure prohibited, 1450

                   Restitution, orders for, 746

                   Revocation of licenses, authority discretionary, 1553, 1556

             Mortgage recovery fund, duties, 2688

             Registration of businesses servicing mortgage loans, duties, 748

             Regulations, adoption, 748, 2678, 2688, 2689

             Residential mortgage loan originators, duties, 2688, 2689

             Salaries of unclassified employees, 2152

             Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act, duties, 2688, 2689

      Real Estate Division

             Appraisal management companies, duties, 1513-1521

             Common-interest communities, duties, 2876, 2877, 2899-2901

             Homestead declaration, duties, 45

             Salaries of unclassified employees, 2152

             Subdivided land sales

                   Exemptions from licensure and regulation, duties, 1035

                   Licensees and permittees, confidentiality of information, 363

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2152, 2153

      Taxes and fees, reports to Interim Finance Committee, 970

BUSINESS COURTS (See also DISTRICT COURTS)

      Commencement of actions, fees, 2479

BUSINESS LICENSES

      Family trust companies, requirements, 1139

      Local licenses

             Civil penalty in lieu of criminal for licensing violations, 425

             Junk dealers, county authority, 1241

             Off-highway vehicle dealers and other licensees, requirements, 3089

             Secondhand dealers, requirements clarified, 768, 769

      Scrap metal processors, requirements for operation, 1239

      State license

             Dental practice, violations by goods or services providers, effect, 3002

             Fees

                   Temporary increase, 2189, 2408-2410

                   Waiver of penalty for late payment authorized, 69

             Procedures and requirements for issuance, 2028-2033, 2054, 2055

BUSINESS PORTAL, STATE

      Appropriation for design and implementation, 2054

      Creation, 2028

      Electronic documents, use, 2053

BUSINESS TAX

      Abatement of tax for new or expanded businesses, procedures, 2540, 2541

      Overpayments, credit applied to other tax liabilities, 63, 66

      Rate of tax, amount, determination, 2190

      Regional organizations for economic development, temporary receipt of certain tax proceeds, 2516

BUSINESS TRUSTS

      Annual list, duties, notice of fees, 2854, 2855

      Assumed or fictitious name, doing business under, requirements, 1729, 1730

      Business license, state (See BUSINESS LICENSES)

      Domestication, procedures, owner liability, 2859

      Foreign business trusts

             Annual list, notice of fees, 2856

             List of beneficial owners, duties, 2856

      Ledgers, duties, 2854

      Mergers, conversions or exchanges

             Cancellation, fee, 2859

             Rights of dissenting owners, 1721-1728

      Mortgage bankers, unlawful transactions, penalties, remedies, 747

      Mortgage brokers, unlawful transactions, penalties, remedies, 746, 747

      Qualification requirements, effect of failure to comply, 1713, 1714

      Records filed with Secretary of State, cancellation, fee, 2857

      Registered agents (See REGISTERED AGENTS)

C

CALIENTE YOUTH CENTER (See also JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES)

      Authorized expenditures, 2171

      General appropriation, 2109

      Superintendent, salary, 2152

CALIFORNIA TRAIL

      Interpretive signs, reversion of prior funding extended, 708

CAMPAIGN PRACTICES (See also ELECTIONS)

      Common-interest communities, conditions for display of signs, 2896

CANCER

      Angel Kiss Foundation commended, 3200

      Cervical Cancer, Task Force on, repeal, 668

      Drug Donation Program, establishment, 454-456

      Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Week declared and preventive actions urged, 3238

      Occupational disease

             Firefighters, coverage, 2822

             Proof, exemption from certain requirements, 546

      Prostate Cancer, Task Force on, repeal, 668

CANDIDATES (See ELECTIONS)

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (See also PUBLIC WORKS)

      Generally, 2456-2470

      Nevada System of Higher Education, 1321

CAPITAL PUNISHMENT

      Postconviction genetic marker testing, procedures, 1197-1200

CAPITOL POLICE (See PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF)

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION, STATE BOARD FOR

      Governance and oversight of public education, legislative study, 3278

CARLIN, CITY OF (See also CITIES)

      Declaration of candidacy, filing date, charter amendment, 2937

      Election ballots, appearance of names, charter amendment, 2937

CARS (See MOTOR VEHICLES)

CARSON CITY (See also CITIES; COUNTIES)

      Emergency telephone system, requirements to impose surcharge, 640, 642

      Sales tax for open spaces and recreational facilities, collection costs, charter amendment, 2097

      State Public Defender, reimbursement for services, 2179

CARSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (See also SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      Regional training programs, reorganization, 1362, 1363

CARSON LAKE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA

      Hunting, special permits required, fees, 306

CASH REGISTERS

      Manufacturers and suppliers, prohibited acts, 577

CASINOS (See GAMING)

CATS (See also ANIMALS)

      Protection, establishment of certain safety codes encouraged, 3199

      Separation of cat from mother by retailers or dealers, restrictions, 2020

      Sterilization required by local ordinance, notice requirements, disclosures by retailers, 2018

CATTLE (See also ANIMALS)

      Grazing lands (See GRAZING AND GRAZING LANDS)

      Trichomonosis, notices exempt from confidentiality requirements, 461

CELL OR TISSUE BANKS

      Operation in State authorized, 2744

CEMETERIES

      Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services cemetery, preservation, 718

      Veterans’ cemeteries

             Advisory committees, service by Legislators, 1567

             Capital improvement projects, funding, 2458, 2461

             Landscaping requirements, 1832

CENTRAL REPOSITORY (See CRIMINAL HISTORY, RECORDS OF)

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS (See ACCOUNTANTS)

CERVICAL CANCER, TASK FORCE ON

      Repeal, 668

CESAR CHAVEZ DAY

      Designation, 388

 

CHARGE ACCOUNTS (See CREDIT CARDS AND DEBIT CARDS; RETAIL INSTALLMENT SALES)

CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS (See NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS)

CHARTER BUSES (See also BUSES)

      Certificates of public convenience and necessity, requirements, penalties, 630, 631

CHARTER SCHOOLS (See SCHOOLS, CHARTER)

CHEATGRASS

      Projects to reduce, use of certain bond proceeds to fund position of coordinator within Department of Wildlife, 2249

CHECK-CASHING SERVICES

      Inspection of records by Commissioner, restrictions, 1731

CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT

      Abduction of child, presumption that custody or unsupervised visitation by perpetrator not in best interest of child, 225, 226

      Alcohol or substance abuse by parent, guardian or other caregiver

             Child who is endangered by drug exposure defined, 1531

             Referral of certain persons for treatment or services, 328

      Child care facilities, background investigations, effect of convictions, 926

      Child welfare system, treatment or services to persons involved in, 328

      Clark County, study of integration of health and social services, 1119

      Drug Exposure, Office of the Statewide Coordinator for Children Who Are Endangered by, creation, 1531

      Foster care (See also FOSTER CARE)

             Licensees, employees and adult residents, abuse and neglect screenings, 515

      Legislative Committee on Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice, creation, 2545

      Outdoor youth programs, background investigations, effect of convictions, 926

      Perfusionists, duty to report, 2997

      Protective custody

             Inspection and review of public and private facilities, 3

             Preferences in placing child with relatives, 214-216

      Standardized practice model to address issues related to child and family services, development urged, 3233

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

CHILD CARE FACILITIES

      Cribs, prohibited acts, penalties, 2442-2444

      Employees, background investigations, grounds for termination, 926

      Food establishment regulations inapplicable to facilities, 1013

      Licensees, duties regarding certain information concerning employees and residents, 926

      Licenses

             Background investigations, 926, 927

             Denial, suspension or revocation, grounds, 929, 930

             Provisional licenses, requirements for issuance, 927

      Residents, background investigations, grounds for removal from facilities, 926

      Violations, penalty, 930

CHILD CUSTODY

      Abduction of child, rebuttable presumption that custody by perpetrator not in best interest of child, 223-226

      Placement of child in custody of person other than parent, certain relatives to be given preference, 214-220

CHILD PORNOGRAPHY (See also SEX OFFENDERS)

      Biological evidence, preservation, 1845

      Internet, using to control pornography, penalties, 2662

      Victims, civil remedy, 2663

CHILD SUPPORT

      Domestic partners, rights and responsibilities, 2185

      Federal enforcement program, participation by counties, supervision, withdrawal, 944

      Financial institutions, exchange of data, duties, 952

      Hearings

             District courts, review of master’s recommendations, duties, 948-951

             Records, exclusion of social security numbers, 946, 951, 952, 955

             Telephone or other electronic means, use to conduct hearings, 948

      Interstate Family Support Act (See FAMILY SUPPORT ACT, UNIFORM INTERSTATE)

      Medical support, requirements, 956

      Withholding of income, prohibited acts by employers, 954, 955

CHILD VISITATION

      Abduction of child, rebuttable presumption that unsupervised visitation by perpetrator not in best interest of child, 223-226

      Adoption of certain children, visitation rights, 413, 414

CHILD WELFARE

      Clark County, study of integration of health and social services, 1119

      Emotional disturbance, children with, procedures for court-ordered admission to locked facilities, 410-413

      Foster care (See FOSTER CARE)

      Inspection, review and survey of public and private facilities, 3

      Interagency committee to evaluate child welfare system, creation authorized, duties, 221

      Legislative Committee on Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice, creation, 2545

      Performance audits of governmental facilities for children, 3

      Psychotropic medication, provision to certain children, requirements, 410, 414, 3233

      Treatment or services to certain persons, expedited procedures, 328

CHILD WELFARE SERVICES, AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE

      Abuse or neglect of children (See CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT)

      Corporal punishment used on pupils, receipt of reports, duties, 921

      Division of Child and Family Services (See HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Emotional disturbance, children with, procedures for court-ordered admission to locked facilities, 410-413

      Foster care (See FOSTER CARE)

      Integration

             Authorized expenditures, 2171

             General appropriations, 2109, 2115, 2120

      Interagency committee to evaluate child welfare system, representation, 221

      Money received from non-State sources, acceptance, 2182

      Psychotropic medication, provision to certain children, duties, 410, 414, 3233

      Referral of persons for treatment or services, procedures, 328

      Standardized practice model to address issues related to child and family services, development urged, 3233

CHILDREN (See MINORS)

CHILDREN IN NEED OF SUPERVISION (See also JUVENILE DELINQUENTS)

      Legislative Committee on Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice, creation, 2545

      Placement of child, certain relatives to be given preference, 217, 218

CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM

      Applications, establishment of system for electronic submission, 629

CHIROPRACTORS

      Chiropractic Physicians’ Board of Nevada

             Complaints filed against licensees, retention of records, 887

             Health care records, duties, 2549

             Members, qualifications, 871

             Public health information, sharing with other regulatory bodies, 870, 871

      Disciplinary action

             Fines, 1020

             Operation of unlicensed medical facility, 886, 887

      Health care records (See MEDICAL RECORDS)

      Industrial insurance, selection of alternative care provider by injured employee, 1279, 1280

      Licenses, procedures for summary suspension, 651

      Unprofessional conduct, definition, 1019

CHOICE OF SCHOOLS

      Title 1 schools demonstrating need for improvement, school choice authorized, 2302, 2303

CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE

      Health Division, establishment of COPD Program, 303

CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (See also SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      Regional training programs, reorganization, 1362, 1363

CIGARETTES

      Fire safety standards, requirements, penalties, 2433-2439

      Mail or delivery sales, certain laws repealed, 166

      Novelty lighters, unlawful sale or distribution, 1415

      Programs to prevent, reduce or treat use of tobacco, funding, 875

      Settlement money from manufacturers, appropriation of proceeds, 2176

      Smoking authorized in certain areas of convention facilities, 3008

      Taxation (See also SALES AND USE TAXES)

             Discount against excise tax due for services rendered by dealers, reduction, period extended, 2097

             Overpayments, credit applied to other tax liabilities, 63

CITIES

      Abandoned vehicles, removal from public property, constable’s fees, 3014

      Boulder City (See BOULDER CITY)

      Building codes (See BUILDING CODES)

      Building permits (See BUILDING PERMITS)

      Buildings (See PUBLIC BUILDINGS)

      Business licenses (See BUSINESS LICENSES)

      Carlin (See CARLIN, CITY OF)

      Carson City (See CARSON CITY)

      Cooperative agreements (See COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS, PUBLIC AGENCIES)

      Fallon (See FALLON, CITY OF)

      Fernley (See FERNLEY, CITY OF)

      Finances and funds (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCES)

      Gaming (See also GAMING)

             Regulation of governmental entities involved in gaming, 2429

      Health boards (See HEALTH, LOCAL BOARDS AND OFFICERS)

      Henderson (See HENDERSON, CITY OF)

      Improvements (See LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS)

      Intergovernmental Relations, Interim Technical Advisory Committee for, creation, 2596, 2597

      Land use planning (See LAND USE PLANNING)

      Las Vegas (See LAS VEGAS, CITY OF)

      Lease- or installment-purchase agreements, requirements, 2071, 2073

      Mesquite (See MESQUITE, CITY OF)

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

      Nuisances (See NUISANCES)

      Ordinances (See ORDINANCES)

      Private investigators and related licensees, regulatory authority limited, 1945

      Public works (See PUBLIC WORKS)

      Purchasing (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING)

      Reno (See RENO, CITY OF)

      Sentencing, authority to create department of alternative sentencing, 2257

      Solid waste disposal (See SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL)

      Sparks (See SPARKS, CITY OF)

      Streets (See STREETS AND ALLEYS)

      Transfer of functions between government bodies, establishment of procedures, 430, 431

      Vehicles owned by, use of alternative fuels (See ALTERNATIVE FUELS)

      Water and sewage (See SEWER SYSTEMS; WATER SYSTEMS)

      Wells (See WELLS, CITY OF)

CITY ATTORNEYS

      Arrested person brought before magistrate, discovery requirements, 486

      Criminal gang activity, duties, 1313

      Incompetent defendants, commitment procedures, 116

CITY COUNCILS

      Bill draft requests, procedures, 1568

      Critical labor shortage, designation of positions, 1549

      Green building tax abatement, receipt of copies of applications, 988, 989

      Housing authorities in Clark County, creation of regional authority by resolution, duties, 2222, 2223

      Intergovernmental Relations, Interim Technical Advisory Committee for, creation, 2596, 2597

      New or expanded businesses, tax abatement, notice of applications, 2541

CITY-COUNTY RELIEF TAX (See also SALES AND USE TAXES)

      Collection costs, reimbursement to State, 2091, 2092, 2094

      Overpayments, credit applied to other tax liabilities, 63

CITY DEPARTMENTS OF ALTERNATIVE SENTENCING

      Chief, appointment, duties, 2258, 2259

      Creation, 2257

      Probationers, administration of program of supervision, 2258, 2259

CITY MANAGERS

      Green building tax abatement, receipt of copies of applications, 988, 989

CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

      Collective bargaining (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS)

      Ethics in government (See ETHICS)

      Former officers or employees, restrictions on certain employment, 1045

      Group insurance for public employees (See INSURANCE)

      Representation or counseling of private persons before public agencies, disclosure requirements, 1054

      Retirement (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT)

CIVIL ACTIONS (See ACTIONS, CIVIL)

CIVIL PROCESS

      Escrow agents and agencies, actions involving, 741

      Mortgage bankers, actions involving, 748

      Mortgage brokers and agents, actions involving, 746

      Process servers (See PROCESS SERVERS)

      Registered agents (See REGISTERED AGENTS)

CIVIL RIGHTS

      Children, review of public and private facilities for, 3

      Criminal offenders, expedited process for restoration of rights, 774

      Public accommodations, prohibited acts based on sexual orientation, remedies, 717

CIVIL UNIONS

      Domestic partnerships recognized, procedures, deemed not a marriage, 2183-2187

CLARK COUNTY (See also COUNTIES)

      Aviation, Department of, certain actions urged, 3264

      Bus turnouts, construction, 2260

      Centennial of creation commemorated, 3211

      Consolidation or reorganization of certain functions, study, 2675

      Governmental services tax, use of supplemental tax for operating costs, 2079

      Health care facilities, duties concerning nursing services, 2024-2026

      Hospitals (See HOSPITALS)

      Housing authorities, formation of regional authorities authorized, 2222-2226

      Room tax, imposition of additional tax, use of proceeds, 5

      Solid waste management authority, delegation of authority to hearing officer, 1084

      Spring Mountains, protection of adjacent lands, 734-737

      Transportation projects, technical correction to certain provisions, 161

      Transportation services for elderly persons or persons with disabilities, exemption from certificate requirement, 1292

      Transportation tax, temporary use of proceeds for operating costs, 2081, 2082

      Vehicle weight limitations, enforcement of laws, 1605, 1606

CLARK COUNTY SALES AND USE TAX ACT OF 2005

      Collection costs, 2097, 2098

CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (See also SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      Building construction, maintenance and safety, duties, 508-510

      Clark County Redevelopment Agency’s abolishment, effect on school funding, 2138

      Regional training programs, funding, 2130

CLEANING PRODUCTS

      Public schools, standards for use, 983-986

CLEMENCY BOARD

      Creation, duties, 3259

CLERGY (See MARRIAGE; RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS)

CLINICAL PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS

      Board (See MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS AND CLINICAL PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, BOARD OF)

      Complaints filed against licensees, retention of records by Board, 902

      Health care records (See MEDICAL RECORDS)

      Licenses, procedures for summary suspension, 651

      Medical facilities operated by, effect of unlicensed operation, 901, 902

CLOSE CORPORATIONS (See also CORPORATIONS)

      Records filed with Secretary of State, cancellation, fee, 2829

CLOTHING

      Unsafe children’s products, prohibited acts, 2442-2444

CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS, COMMITTEE ON

      Duties, 665, 666

COCKFIGHTING

      Possession or sale of animal with intent to use in fight prohibited, 972

COERCION

      Criminal gang recruitment, penalty, 417

      Real estate appraisals, improper influence, 1512, 1517

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING

      Agreements may supersede certain industrial insurance laws, 2064, 2065

      Local employees (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS)

COLLEGE SAVINGS PLANS OF NEVADA

      Nevada College Savings Trust Fund, composition, use, 1027, 1166

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (See NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION; POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, PRIVATE)

COLORADO RIVER COMMISSION OF NEVADA

      Authorized expenditures, 2173

      Hydrokinetic generation project, study, report, 874

      Salaries, 2157, 2158

COMMERCIAL COACHES (See MANUFACTURED BUILDINGS AND HOMES)

COMMON-INTEREST COMMUNITIES

      Advisory opinions, petitions for, regulation, 2876, 2877

      Assessments

             Cost-sharing agreements, assessments to be included in budget, 1608

             Funding plan, assessments authorized, 2892, 2893

             Past due assessments

                   Collection fees authorized, regulation, 2795

                   Interest charged, rate, 2805

                   Procedures, 1206

             Reserves, assessments authorized, 2892, 2893

             Tax-exempt property, assessments prohibited, 2912, 2913

      Audits

             Community managers, duties, 2815

             Financial statements, review, 462

             Payment of expenses, 2900, 2919

      Books and records

             Financial records, duties of community manager, 2815

             Inspection by unit owners, exemption from requirements, 1738, 2894, 2895, 2928

             Location for inspection, requirements, 2807, 2815

      Budget

             Contents, 1736

             Inspection by unit owners, location, 2806

      Civil actions

             Arbitration of claims, 2904, 2905

             Fees or penalties paid in error, action to recover, 2894

             Governing documents or state law, failure to comply, action for relief, 2898

             Punitive damages, recovery, 2800, 2886

             Retaliatory action against unit owner, civil remedies, 2808

      Common elements

             Bids solicited for projects to be opened during board meeting, 1099, 1100, 2819

             Duties of association, 2886

      Community managers

             Bribery, criminal penalties, 2876

             Courses of instruction, availability, 2899

             Failure to comply with governing documents or state law, remedies, 2898

             Financial records of association, duties, 2815

            Fines imposed against manager authorized, amount, 1104, 2819

             Management agreements

                   Changes to agreement, requirements, 2814

                   Disclosures to prospective clients, 2812, 2813

                   Requirements, contents, 2813, 2814

                   Termination or assignment, requirements, procedures following, 2814

             Money collected, deposit or investment, 1733, 2815

             Prohibited acts, generally, 2816, 2817

             Retaliation against or interference with rights of owners, prohibited acts, 2895

             Security requirements, 2813, 2903

             Standards of practice, 2814-2816

             Supervision unnecessary for managers with previous certification, 1254

             Temporary certificates, issuance, regulations, 2902-2904

      Construction penalties, collection fees authorized for past-due payments, 2795

      Converted building reserve deficit, definition, 2920

      Cost-sharing agreements among multiple communities, requirements, effect, 1608

      Declaratory orders, petitions for, regulation, 2876, 2877

      Definition, 1608

      Executive boards

             Actions, duty to act in best interest of association, 2797

             Bribery, criminal penalties, 2876

             Collection of money owed, duties, 1206

             Complaints against, procedures, 2892

             Election of members

                   Candidates

                          Disclosures, distribution, 2916

                          Informational statements, distribution, immunities, 2884, 2885

                          Interference with campaign, restrictions, 2884

                   Procedures, 1251, 1252

                   Voting rights of units’ owners, exercise by delegates or representatives, 2909, 2917, 2925

             Financial information, time for review, 2923

             Financing services, certain contracts prohibited, 2896, 2929, 2930

             Fines, restrictions on participation in hearings, 2914

             Governing documents or state law, failure to comply, remedies, 2898

             Management agreements, receipt, 2814

             Meetings

                   Audio recordings, 2889, 2890

                   Bids for projects to be opened during board meeting, 1099, 1100, 2819

                   Comments by units’ owners, 2889

                   Executive sessions, 2819, 2891

                    Minutes, electronic format authorized, fee for provision of paper copies, 2803, 2804

                   Time for holding, 2803, 2922

             Money collected, deposit or investment, 1733

             Punitive damages, recovery against members restricted, 2800, 2886

             Qualifications of members, 2883

             Removal of members

                   Number of votes cast in favor of removal, requirements, 2885

                   Signatures required for petition, interference with collection prohibited, 2887

                   Voting rights of units’ owners, exercise by delegates or representatives, 2909, 2918, 2920, 2925

             Rights of owners, prohibited acts, remedies, 2808, 2895

             Sanctions imposed by, requirements for protection of owners, 2891

             Term of office, 2916

             Vacancies, procedures for filling, 1734

             Voting

                   Ethical requirements, 1099, 2819, 2908

                   Prohibited acts, criminal penalties, 2876

      Fees

             Charges to enter community, restrictions, 2878

             Exemption for certain communities, 2212

             Support of Commission and Ombudsman, recovery of fees paid in error, 2894

      Fines

             Commission, authority to impose fines, restrictions, 1104, 2819

             Hearings, restrictions on participation by board members, 2914

             Notice requirements, 2913, 2914

             Past due fines

                   Collection, 1206, 2795, 2914

                   Interest charged on past due fine prohibited, 2799

             Payments, requirements, 2915

             Vehicles, restrictions on authority to impose fines for violations, 2913

             Violations by certain invitees, 2880, 2881

      Funding plan, assessments authorized, 2892, 2893

      Governing documents

             Conflicts with state law, effect, 2877, 2878

             Utility tariffs, rules and standards, documents to be consistent with, 974

             Violations (See Violations, this heading)

      Invitee of unit’s owner or tenant, violations by, 2880-2882

      Liens against units

             Foreclosure of lien

                   Notice to association, requirements, 1007

                   Purchaser of unit, duties, 1009

                   Requests for copy of deed after sale of unit, procedures, 1012, 1013

             Maintenance or nuisance abatement, lien for costs, 1008

             Priority of liens, 1008, 1011, 1207

      Maintenance of unit, authority of association to take certain actions, 1008

      Managers (See Community managers, this heading)

      Master-planned communities or associations, voting rights, 2909, 2911, 2925-2927

      Nonresidential condominiums, applicability of laws, 1607

      Nuisance abatement, authority of association to take certain actions, 1008

      Parking of vehicles, certain restrictions prohibited, 975

      Plans, references to term removed, 1609-1617

      Plats, requirements, 1612

      Property held or controlled by declarant, delivery to association, 2918, 2919

      Publications, contents to include differing viewpoints, immunities, 2929

      Regional transportation commissions, authority for certain projects, 842, 845, 846

      Reserve study specialists

             Fines imposed against specialists authorized, amount, 1104, 2819

             Jurisdiction of Division, Ombudsman and Commission, 2932

             Registration, requirements, 2932-2935

      Reserves

             Funding, 2892, 2893

             Study of reserves, requirements, 1736, 2213

             Use, 1734

      Rural agricultural residential communities

             Fees for Office of Ombudsman, exemption, 2212

             Meetings, applicability of laws, 2212, 2215

             Study of reserves, 2213

      Sales of units

             Agreements to share certain costs, requirements, 1608

             Disclosures, regulation, 2908

             Information statement, contents, 1739

             Public offering statements, contents, 1608, 2809, 2810

             Purchase or reservation of unit, deposits placed in escrow, 2931, 2932

             Resale packages, contents, 1102, 1608, 2810, 2811, 2819

             Resales, fees charged to unit owner, 1102, 2819

      Security walls, maintenance, repair and replacement, 2862-2864

      Tenants

             Invitees, violations by, 2880-2882

             Political signs, display by tenant, 2896

             Restrictions on rental or lease of units, 1100, 2819

      Transient commercial use of units, applicability of laws, 1101, 2819

      Unit owners

             Books and records, inspection, copies, 1737, 1738, 2894, 2895, 2928

             Change in use of unit, approval requirements, 1734

             Drought tolerant landscaping, authority, 2896, 2897

             Duties regarding unit, 2886

            Political signs, display, conditions, 2896

             Rental or lease of unit, restrictions, 1100, 2819

             Retaliation against or interference with rights

                   Civil remedies, 2808

                   Prohibited acts, 2895

             Shutters, unreasonable restrictions on use prohibited, 247

             Solar energy systems, prohibited restrictions on use, 1598

             Voting

                   On behalf of owner by certain persons, 2909-2911, 2917-2920, 2925-2927

                   Prohibited acts to alter true outcome of vote, criminal penalties, 2875, 2876

             Wind energy systems, prohibited restrictions on use, 1597

      Unit-owners’ associations

             Collection fees for past-due obligations authorized, duties, 2795, 2796

             Contracts for the provision of goods or services, right of first refusal regarding renewal, 2879

             Cost-sharing agreements among multiple associations, requirements, 1608

             Eminent domain, exercise of power prohibited, 2877

             Meetings

                   Minutes, electronic format authorized, fee for provision of paper copies, 2801, 2802

                   Special meetings, petitions regarding, 2886, 2887

             Money collected, deposit or investment, 1733

             Officers

                   Actions, duty to act in best interest of association, 2797

                   Financing services, contracts with association prohibited, 2896, 2929, 2930

                   Governing documents or state law, failure to comply, remedies, 2898

                   Punitive damages, recovery against officers restricted, 2800, 2886

                   Qualifications, 2883

                   Rights of owners, prohibited acts, remedies, 2808, 2895

             Operating account, requirements for withdrawals, 2928

      Utilities

             Interruption of service for nonpayment, procedures, 2898, 2930

             Service vehicles, restrictions on parking prohibited, 975

             Tariffs, rules and standards of public utilities, governing documents to be consistent with, 974

      Vehicles

             Fines for violations, restrictions, 2913

             Golf carts and other low emission vehicles, operation, 85

             Official or service vehicles, certain restrictions prohibited, 975

      Violations

             Civil actions authorized for certain violations, punitive damages, 2886

             Complaints and investigations, procedures, prohibited disclosures, 2892, 2900, 2901

             Invitees, violations by, 2880-2882

             Notice to unit owner required, 2913, 2914

             Sanctions imposed against unit owners, protections, 2891

      Visitors

             Fees charged to visitors to enter community, prohibition, 2878

             Violations by, 2880-2882

COMMON-INTEREST COMMUNITIES AND CONDOMINIUM HOTELS, COMMISSION ON

      Community managers

             Certificates, duties, 1254, 2902-2904

             Standards of practice, duties, 2817

      Composition, qualifications, 2899, 2905

      Fee to support Commission, recovery of fees paid in error, 2894

      Financial institution located outside State, duties, 1733

      Fines, imposition, authority, amount, 1104, 2819

      Hearing officers, appointment, 2899, 2900, 2902

      Jurisdiction, 2932

      Past due obligations, collection fees, regulation, 2795

      Petitions for declaratory orders and advisory opinions, requirements, 2876, 2877

      Sales of units, regulations, 2908

COMMON-INTEREST COMMUNITIES AND CONDOMINIUM HOTELS, OMBUDSMAN FOR OWNERS IN

      Fees, recovery of fees paid in error, 2894

      Jurisdiction, 2932

COMMUNICABLE DISEASES (See DISEASES)

COMMUNITY COLLEGES (See NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION)

COMMUNITY PROPERTY

      Definition, 1636

      Domestic partnerships, applicability of laws, 2185

      Nontestamentary trusts, distribution, 798

      Testamentary trusts, distribution, 1634

COMMUNITY SERVICE AS PENALTY OR RESTITUTION

      Osteopathic licensees, discipline, 2988

      Problem gambling, service in lieu of paying certain treatment costs, 1438

      Professional discipline, applicability of Good Samaritan Law, 871

COMPACTS (See INTERSTATE COMPACTS)

COMPUTERS AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS

      Children’s Health Insurance Program, electronic application system, 629

      Data collectors, electronic transfer of personal information, duties, 1603

      Defibrillators, establishment of database regarding, 777

      E-mail (See E-MAIL)

      E-waste (See E-WASTE)

      Electronic notaries public, prohibited acts, 3025

      Gaming devices, regulation of control programs, 274

      Information technology, authorized expenditures, 2167, 2168

      Internet (See INTERNET)

      Low-income housing database, creation, 539

      Marriage, persons authorized to solemnize, creation of database, 728, 730

      Medicaid, electronic application system, 629

      Medical facilities, participation in National Healthcare Safety Network, 3068

      Pharmacies, operation of remote sites, satellite consultation sites and telepharmacies, 1318-1321

      Prescription drugs, computerized tracking system, requirements, 1303, 1304

      Schools and school districts

             Academic standards for computer education, requirements, 689-691

             Appropriation, 2137

             Bullying and cyber-bullying, prohibited acts, 686-691

             Hardware, waiver of expenditure requirements, 907-909

             Instructional software, minimum expenditure requirements, 475, 476

      Taxation, Department of, duties, 3304

COMSTOCK HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION

      Appropriation, 2108

CONCEALED FIREARMS (See also FIREARMS)

      Retired peace officers, certification to carry, procedure, 563

CONDOMINIUM HOTELS

      Plans, references to term removed, 1618-1620

CONDOMINIUMS

      Nonresidential condominiums, applicability of Uniform Common-Interest Ownership Act, 1607

      Recycling containers, placement, regulation, 831-834

CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED INFORMATION

      Common-interest communities, prohibited disclosures, 2816, 2900, 2901

      Criminal defendants, court records regarding mental illness, 2489

      Debt-management service providers, information concerning, 1975, 1977

      Deceptive trade practices, information obtained during investigations, 1187, 1188

      Gaming Commission, Nevada, certain information deemed privileged, 276, 277

      Gaming Control Board, State, certain information deemed privileged, 276, 277

      Health Division, reports regarding surgeries, 535, 537

      Judicial Discipline, Commission on, proceedings, 1337, 1348-1350

      Massage Therapists, Board of, records received from courts or government agencies, 2582

      Medical facilities, reports of sentinel events, 552, 3069, 3071

      Mortgage lending, requirements, 2689

      Motor vehicle insurance verification system, 2203, 2207

      Motor Vehicles, Department of, exception to prohibition on release of personal information, 710

      Notaries public, information and documents filed with or obtained by Secretary of State, 3026

      Residential mortgage loan originators, information concerning, 2689

      Special fuel manufacturers, records, 2634

      Subdivided land sales, information regarding licensees and permittees, 363

      Trichomonosis in cattle, notices exempt from confidentiality requirements, 461

      Trust company documents submitted to Division, 1145, 1952

      Viatical settlements, 1796

      Victims of certain offenses, identifying information, 71, 1296-1299

CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES, STATE DEPARTMENT OF

      Appropriation, 2112

      Authorized expenditures, 2173, 2174

      Capital improvement projects, funding, 2457

      Director, temporary advances from State General Fund, procedures, 2121

      Environmental Protection, Division of

             Computers and other electronics, study of recycling, 1545

             Electric utility resource plans, party to public hearings, 1323

             Safe Drinking Water Act, authority to subgrant set-aside programs, 635

             Tires, facilities for processing or recycling, duties, 1079

             Truckee River watershed monitoring program, duties, 3234

      Forestry, Division of

             Central reporting unit, authorized expenditures, 2180

             Conservation camps, duties, 4

             Firefighting vehicles, expenditures for operation and maintenance, 2180

             State Forester Firewarden (See FORESTER FIREWARDEN, STATE)

      Incentives to encourage acquisition of clean vehicles and vehicles that use alternative fuel, requirements, 2629, 2630

      Off-Highway Vehicles, Commission on, duties, 3083, 3084

      Public schools, consultations regarding cleaning products used in, 983, 984

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2157

      State Lands, Division of

             Lake Tahoe bond issue, duties, 2416, 2417

             Las Vegas, acceptance of improvements to certain school trust land for use as parking lot required, 392

             Sierra Fire Protection District, transfer of certain land to, 2750, 2751

      State Parks, Division of

             California Trail Wayside Sites, reversion of prior funding extended, 708

             Paleontological sites, protection and development, duties, 375

             Rangers and other peace officers, occupational disease benefits, appropriation, 2427

             Renewable energy projects, feasibility study, duties, 2872

             Watercraft fuel taxes, allocation, 2179

      Tires, duties regarding waste tires, 1080, 1083

      Water pollution control, award of subgrants authorized, 636

CONSERVATION CAMPS

      Appropriations, 1359, 2111

      Authorized expenditures, 2172, 2174

      Capital improvement projects, funding, 2457

      Establishment, requirements, 4

CONSERVATION EASEMENTS

      Land conservancies, property tax exemptions, 572, 573

      Paleontological sites, protection and development, 375, 376

CONSPIRACY

      Explosives, conspiring to damage or destroy property, penalties, 21

CONSTABLES (See also PEACE OFFICERS)

      Abandoned vehicles, removal from public property, fees, 3014

      Vehicle registrations, authority, fees, 3012, 3014

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS, NEVADA

      Eminent domain, procedures, 3213-3216

      Initiative petitions, signatures, 3295

      Judicial Department

             District court judges, appointment initially, retention by election, 3268-3275

             Intermediate Appellate Court

                   Creation, 3223-3230

                   Judges, appointment initially, retention by election, 3268-3275

             Judicial Performance, Commission on, creation, 3270

             Judicial Selection, Commission on, nomination of judges and justices, 3272

             Supreme Court justices, appointment initially, retention by election, 3268-3275

      Legislature, special sessions

             Convening on legislative petition, 3282-3286

             Limit on duration and consideration of matters, 3284-3286

      Pardons Commissioners, State Board of, elimination, duties transferred to Clemency Board, 3259

      Referendum petitions, signatures, 3294

CONSTRUCTION DEFECTS

      Court fees upon commencement of action, 2479

CONSTRUCTION MANAGERS AT RISK

      Public Works Board, State, temporary exemption from contract laws, 434

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

CONSUMER FINANCE COMPANIES

      Licensure and regulation, 1554, 1557

CONSUMER HEALTH ASSISTANCE, OFFICE FOR

      Authorized expenditures, 2166

      Complaints against facilities and professionals, duties, 559, 560

      Hospital Patients, Bureau for, supplemental appropriation, 1356

      Ombudsman, salaries, 2147

CONSUMER’S ADVOCATE

      Appropriation, 2106

      Authorized expenditures, 2167

      Deceptive trade practices, duties, 2533, 2703

      Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Authority, coordination, 1368

      Revolving account for investigations, creation, 2538, 2696, 2733

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2149

CONTAGIOUS DISEASES (See DISEASES)

CONTRACTORS

      Construction sites

             Fatal accidents, provision of certain information to immediate families of deceased employees, 815, 816

             Scrap metal, prohibited acts, 1242

             Training courses, requirements, effect of failure to comply, 2420-2425

      Crane operators, certification, experience or training requirements, 977-979

      Disciplinary action, grounds

             Factory-built housing, unlawful construction or repair, 1935

             False denial of amount due or of validity of claim for materials or services rendered, 765

             Manufactured buildings, unlawful construction or repair, 1935

      Independent contractors (See INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS)

      Industrial insurance (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

      Licenses

             Denial, suspension or revocation, grounds, 765

             Exemptions, certain services performed following disaster, 763

             Summary suspension, procedures, 651

      Public works (See PUBLIC WORKS)

      Recovery Fund

             Repayment of certain claims against Fund by contractor, effect of failure to comply, 766

             Subcontractors or materialmen, recovery by owner following certain payments to, 766

      State Contractors’ Board, qualifications of members, 871

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

      Manufacturing unlawfully, duties of certain agencies regarding removal or remediation, 824

      Medical marijuana program, oversight by Health Division, 617

      Methamphetamine

             Factory-built housing and manufactured buildings used in certain crimes, disclosures upon transfer, 1924, 1925

             Removal or remediation, duties of certain agencies, 824

      Trafficking, reduction or suspension of sentence for assisting in investigation or prosecution of another, 370

CONVENTION FACILITIES

      Smoking on premises, when allowed, 3008

CONVERSION

      Notaries public, conviction disqualifies from appointment, 3027

COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS, PUBLIC AGENCIES

      Clark County, construction of bus turnouts, 2260

      Conservation camps, program for operating, 5

      Financial Institutions, Division of, authority, 1952, 1994

      Paleontological sites, protection and development, 376

      Regional transportation commissions, 842, 844, 846

      State Hygienic Laboratory, branch laboratories, 31

      Washoe County, creation of flood management authority, 2736, 2742

CORONERS

      Aged persons, abuse, neglect, exploitation or isolation, duties, 2448

      Autopsies, acts constituting practice of medicine, 2946, 2976

      Dental records of unidentified dead bodies, receipt, duties, 38

      Emergency response employees, notification of possible exposure to infectious disease, 910-913

      Vehicles, license plates, 958

CORPORAL PUNISHMENT

      School pupils, reports, investigations, 918-924

CORPORATIONS

      Accounting services (See ACCOUNTANTS)

      Annual list, notice of fees, 2828

      Annual statement, contents, 1685

      Appraisal management companies, registration and regulation, 1513-1521

      Assumed or fictitious name, doing business under, requirements, 1729, 1730

      Business license, state (See BUSINESS LICENSES)

      Dissolution, court proceedings, place, 1683

      Foreign corporations

             Annual list, notice of fees, duties, 2831

             Domestication, procedures, owner liability, 2859, 2861

             Escrow agencies, unlawful transactions, penalties, remedies, 741

             Mortgage bankers, unlawful transactions, penalties, remedies, 747

             Mortgage brokers, unlawful transactions, penalties, remedies, 746, 747

             Qualification requirements, effect of failure to comply, 1684, 1685

             Records filed with Secretary of State, cancellation, fee, 2830

      List of owners of record, duties, 2828

      Manufactured building distributors, requirements, 1912-1914

      Mergers, conversions or exchanges

             Cancellation, fee, 2859

             Rights of dissenting owners, 1721-1728

      Records filed with Secretary of State, cancellation, fee, 2826

      Registered agents (See REGISTERED AGENTS)

      Retail trust companies, general powers, 1960, 1961

      State business portal, creation, 2028

      Stockholders’ creditors, action for recovery against stock, 2829

      Technical corrections to corporation laws, 1673-1682

CORPORATIONS SOLE (See also CORPORATIONS)

      Amended articles, procedures, 2836

      Formation of new entities, restrictions, 2834

      Records filed with Secretary of State, cancellation, fee, 2835

CORPSES (See DEAD BODIES)

CORRECTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF

      Advisory Commission on the Administration of Justice, duties, 1352

      Appropriations, 1359, 2111, 2119

      Authorized expenditures, 2172

      Capital improvement projects, funding, 2457, 2462

      Conservation camps, duties, 4

      Employees

             Criminal investigators, peace officer powers, 637

             Emergency response employees, notification of possible exposure to infectious disease, 910-913

             Inspector General, peace officer powers, 637

             Physicians, authorized facility licenses, 2945, 2977

             Unclassified employees, salaries, 2156

      Genetic marker testing, postconviction petitions, payment of certain expenses, 1200

      Parole violators, confinement in facility or institution, 2512

      Privately-run institutions or facilities, duties, reimbursement of costs, 2821

      Probation violators and certain other offenders, confinement in facility or institution, 2514

      Reentry Programs, Fund for, duties, 2594

      Residential confinement of certain felons, duties, 2511

      Sex offenders, duty to provide certain data removed, 1845

      Statistical data, duties, 1351

COSMETOLOGY

      Cosmetologist’s apprentices, qualifications, 2503

      Definitions of aesthetician and cosmetologist revised, 2498, 2499

      Licenses

             Aestheticians, qualifications, 2503

             Instructors, qualifications, 2500-2502

             Nail technologists, qualifications, 2502, 2503

             Renewal, continuing education requirements, 2506

             Summary suspension, procedures, 651

      Manicurists redesignated as nail technologists, 2499

      Schools of cosmetology

             Instructors, qualifications, 2500-2502

             Student work on paying customers, requirements, 2507

      State Board of Cosmetology

             Members, qualifications, 871

             Public health information, sharing with other regulatory bodies, 870, 871

             Reports to Legislature, 2508

      Threading, registration requirements, inspection of facilities, 2498

COUNTIES

      Abandoned vehicles, removal from public property, constable’s fees, 3014

      Aged persons, establishment of all-inclusive care programs, 1255

      Building codes (See BUILDING CODES)

      Building permits (See BUILDING PERMITS)

      Buildings (See PUBLIC BUILDINGS)

      Business licenses (See BUSINESS LICENSES)

      Carson City (See CARSON CITY)

      Child support, participation in federal enforcement program, 944

      Clark (See CLARK COUNTY)

      Dillon’s Rule, study of abolishment, 2595

      Douglas (See DOUGLAS COUNTY)

      Elko (See ELKO COUNTY)

      Eureka (See EUREKA COUNTY)

      Finances and funds (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCES)

      Gaming (See also GAMING)

             Regulation of governmental entities involved in gaming, 2429

      Health boards (See HEALTH, LOCAL BOARDS AND OFFICERS)

      Humboldt (See HUMBOLDT COUNTY)

      Improvements (See LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS)

      Intergovernmental Relations, Interim Technical Advisory Committee for, creation, 2596, 2597

      Land use planning (See LAND USE PLANNING)

      Lease- or installment-purchase agreements, requirements, 2070, 2071, 2073

      Lincoln (See LINCOLN COUNTY)

      Nuisances (See NUISANCES)

      Nye (See NYE COUNTY)

      Ordinances (See ORDINANCES)

      Private investigators and related licensees, regulatory authority limited, 1945

      Public works (See PUBLIC WORKS)

      Purchasing (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING)

      Recycling program, placement of containers on certain premises, 831-833

      Roads (See HIGHWAYS AND ROADS)

      Solid waste disposal (See SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL)

      Storey (See STOREY COUNTY)

      Transfer of functions between government bodies, establishment of procedures, 430, 431

      Vehicles owned by, use of alternative fuels (See ALTERNATIVE FUELS)

      Washoe (See WASHOE COUNTY)

      Water and sewage (See SEWER SYSTEMS; WATER SYSTEMS)

      White Pine (See WHITE PINE COUNTY)

COUNTY ASSESSORS

      Accounts for technology upgrades, sources, 1232, 1233

      Property tax, duties (See PROPERTY TAXES)

      Renewable energy facilities, tax abatement, receipt of documents and notice, 2004, 2007, 2008

COUNTY AUDITORS

      Organization of county offices in smaller counties, procedure, 591-593

      Reports to State Controller, certain duties removed, 1028

COUNTY CLERKS

      Business entities doing business under fictitious name, duties, 1729, 1730

      District court clerks, duties (See DISTRICT COURT CLERKS)

      Elections, duties (See ELECTIONS)

      Electronic notaries public, duties, 3020

      Marriage, duties (See MARRIAGE)

      Organization of county offices in smaller counties, procedure, 591, 592

COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

      Bill draft requests, procedures, 1568

      Clark County

             Fire department districts, transports to medical facilities, reports, 1237

             Housing authorities, creation of regional authority by resolution, duties, 2222, 2223

      Critical labor shortage, designation of positions, 1549

      Dillon’s Rule, study of abolishment, 2595

      District court filing fees, additional fee for court security authorized, 2480

      Genetic marker testing, funds for, authority to accept gifts and grants, 82

      Green building tax abatement, receipt of copies of applications, 988, 989

      Intergovernmental Relations, Interim Technical Advisory Committee for, creation, 2596, 2597

      Masters, board’s authority to set compensation, 512

      New or expanded businesses, tax abatement, notice of applications, 2541

      Organization of county offices in smaller counties, authority, 591, 592

      Public administrators, filling of vacancies in certain counties, 2269

      Renewable energy facilities, tax abatement, receipt of documents and notice, duties, 2004, 2006-2008

      Washoe County

             Flood management projects, authority, 2735-2739

             Governmental services tax, imposition of supplemental tax, use of proceeds, 2077, 2078

             Real estate transactions by fair and recreation board, authority, 2266

      Weed control districts, levy of assessments made discretionary, 770

COUNTY MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TAX

      Proceeds, pledge for regional transportation projects, reports, 847, 848

      Washoe County, imposition of additional taxes, procedures, 3049

COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

      Collective bargaining (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS)

      Ethics in government (See ETHICS)

      Former officers or employees, restrictions on certain employment, 1045

      Group insurance for public employees (See INSURANCE)

      Organization of county offices in smaller counties, procedure, 591, 592

      Representation or counseling of private persons before public agencies, disclosure requirements, 1054

      Retirement (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT)

COUNTY RECORDERS

      Fees

             Foreclosures, filing of notice of default, 2482

             Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act, statements of authority, 694

      Homestead declaration, duties, 45

      Organization of county offices in smaller counties, procedure, 591-593

COUNTY ROADS (See HIGHWAYS AND ROADS)

COUNTY TREASURERS

      Clark County, duties, 6, 7, 2081

      Court fees, duties, 2480, 2483

      Genetic marker testing, fund for, duties, 82

      Green building tax abatement, receipt of copies of applications, 988

      Marriage fees, duties, 264, 265

      Organization of county offices in smaller counties, procedure, 591-593

      Recording fees, duties regarding certain fees, 2482

      Renewable energy facilities, tax abatement, receipt of documents and notice, 2004, 2007, 2008

      Reports to State Controller, certain duties removed, 1030, 1031

      Washoe County, duties, 6, 7, 2081

COURT ADMINISTRATOR

      Allocation and use of proceeds of administrative assessments, 981, 982

      Authorized expenditures, 2167

      Foreclosure Mediation, Account for, duties, 2482, 2483

      Foreclosure sales, homeowner’s request for mediation, duties, 1752-1755

      Judicial Education Program, transfers of money, 2180

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2149

      Statistical data, exchange, reports, 1351, 1353

COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES

      District court filing fees, imposition and use in certain counties, 2479, 2480

COURT COSTS AND FEES

      Filing fees, imposition of additional fees, use of proceeds, 2479-2481

      Legislature, assessment for fees in actions prohibited, 1565

      Payments by credit or debit cards, convenience fees, 1574

COURT REPORTERS

      Certificates and licenses

             Disciplinary action, 158, 159

             Examination for certification, qualifications, 157

             Summary suspension, procedures, 651

      Certified Court Reporters’ Board of Nevada, qualifications of members, 871

      Justice courts, authority to use sound recording equipment, 633

      Practice of court reporting, acts constituting, 157

COURTS

      Business courts, fees for commencement of actions, 2479

      District courts (See DISTRICT COURTS)

      Family courts (See FAMILY COURTS)

      Intermediate Appellate Court (See APPEALS, COURT OF)

      Justice courts (See JUSTICE COURTS)

      Juvenile courts (See JUVENILE COURTS)

      Municipal courts (See MUNICIPAL COURTS)

      Supreme Court (See SUPREME COURT)

COVENANTS

      Renewable energy systems, use, 1597

CRANE OPERATORS

      Certification, experience or training requirements, 977-979

CREDIT CARDS AND DEBIT CARDS

      Credit card debt

             Collection, procedures, entry of judgment, 481, 482

             Subsequent purchasers of outstanding debt, applicability of laws, 481, 482

      Data collectors, electronic transfer of personal information, duties, 1603

      Description of card, laws clarified for purposes of crimes, 171, 172

      Governmental entities, acceptance of payments, convenience fees, 1571-1574

      Prepaid or stored value cards, procedures relating to criminal use, 2243

      Sales receipts, printing certain information on receipt prohibited, 577-579

      School courses in financial responsibility, requirements, 1120

CREDIT COUNSELING (See DEBT-MANAGEMENT SERVICES ACT, UNIFORM)

CREDIT SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

      Mortgage Lending, Division of, duties, 2719

CREDIT UNIONS

      Child support enforcement, exchange of data, duties, 952

      Common-interest communities, deposit of money, 1733

      Customer records, disclosure to governmental agencies, 2564, 2565

      Debt-management service providers, deposits, duties, 1987

      Residential mortgage loan originators, licensure as mortgage agent required, 2693

      State money, deposits in out-of-state financial institutions, requirements, 2656

      Taxes on financial institutions, crediting and refunding of overpayments, 63, 66

CREMATION

      Direct cremation, summary suspension of licenses, 651

CRIME AGAINST A CHILD (See also SEX OFFENDERS)

      Abduction of child, presumption that custody or unsupervised visitation by perpetrator not in best interest of child, 223-226

      Genetic marker testing of offender, procedure, 80

      Identifying information of offender, submission to Central Repository, 80

      Prostitution (See PROSTITUTION)

CRIME AGAINST NATURE, SOLICITATION OF MINOR TO ENGAGE IN

      Biological evidence, preservation, 1845

      Sex offenders (See SEX OFFENDERS)

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS (See also specific crimes)

      Administrative assessments (See ADMINISTRATIVE ASSESSMENTS)

      Animals

             Possession or sale with intent to use in fight, 973

             Restraint devices or pens, unlawful acts regarding dogs, 738

      Bicycles, unlawful acts, 113

      Body shops, violations, 2530, 2532, 2701, 2703

      Cash register manufacturers and suppliers, prohibited acts, 578

      Charter buses, operation without certificate, 630

      Common-interest communities, election or voting violations, 2875, 2876

      Community service (See COMMUNITY SERVICE AS PENALTY OR RESTITUTION)

      Controlled substances trafficking (See CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES)

      Credit cards or debit cards, prohibited acts, 578, 579

      Domestic violence (See DOMESTIC VIOLENCE)

      DUI (See DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE)

      Elder abuse (See AGED PERSONS)

      Electronic notaries public, prohibited acts, 3023-3025

      Excrement or bodily fluids, unlawful acts by prisoners, 151

      Explosives, damage or destruction of property, 21, 22

      Financial institutions, failure to make certain disclosures, 1453

      Foreclosures, unlawful removal of or damage to notice of sale, 2783, 2791

      Foster homes and placement agencies, unlicensed operation, 1488

      Garagemen, violations, 2530, 2532, 2701, 2703

      Hunting and fishing

             Apprentice hunters, unlawful acts, 2057

             Carson Lake Wildlife Management Area, unlawful hunting, 306

             Guide services, unlawful acts, 446, 449

      Identity theft (See IDENTITY THEFT)

      Land sale installment contracts, unlawful acts, 1113

      Manufactured buildings and homes, violations by licensees, 1926

      Marriage, performance by certain persons without display of license, 733

      Massage therapy, unlawful acts, 2572, 2573, 2575

      Mortgage brokers, failure to include license number on loan, 1453

      Motor vehicles

             New residents, failure to register vehicles, 3015

             Salvage vehicles, violations, 1750

      Novelty lighters, unlawful sale or distribution, 1416

      Off-highway vehicles, violations, 3088, 3090, 3100

      Property tax delinquencies, notice of seizure, unlawful acts, 1227

      Scrap metal, unlawful acts involving, 1241-1244

      Sexual assault protective orders, violation, 229

      Special fuel manufacturers, unlawful acts, 2635, 2640, 2641

      Stalking, unlawful acts, 3006, 3007

      Tires, violations regarding processing, recycling or disposal, 1079, 1080

      Traffic violations (See TRAFFIC CONTROL)

      Trespassing (See TRESPASSING)

      Unemployment insurance fraud, 2494

      Victims (See VICTIMS OF CRIME)

      Vulnerable persons, abuse of (See DISABILITIES, PERSONS WITH)

CRIMINAL GANGS (See GANGS, CRIMINAL)

CRIMINAL HISTORY, RECORDS OF

      Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History

             Advisory Commission on the Administration of Justice, duties, 1351

             Authorized expenditures, 2173

             Employers, dissemination of information to, duties, 1837

             Mental illness, receipt of information from courts, duties, 2485-2492

             Older Persons, Repository for Information Concerning Crimes Against, receipt of reports, contents of records, 2447

             Personal identifying information of certain offenders, receipt, 80

             Sex offender recidivism, compilation and analysis of data eliminated, 1845

             Statistical data, records and reports, duties, 1351

      Child care facility licensees, employees and residents, background checks, 926

      Dead bodies, unidentified, reporting requirements, 38

      Employers, receipt and use of information, 1837

      Fingerprinting (See FINGERPRINTING)

      Massage Therapists, Board of, authority to request records, 2581-2583, 2585

      Medical facility licensees and employees, background checks, 504-506

      Missing persons

             Reporting requirements, 38

             Repository for Information Concerning Missing Persons, elimination, 1845

             Toll-free information service, repeal, 1845

      Outdoor youth program licensees and participants, background checks, 926

      Senior residential facilities, background checks for certain employees, 154

      Victims of sex offenses, identifying information, confidentiality, 1297

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS

      Biological evidence of certain crimes, preservation, 1845

      Controlled substances trafficking, reduction or suspension of sentence for assisting in investigation of another, 370

      Prepaid or stored value cards, procedures relating to criminal use, 2243

      Resisting or obstructing public officer, penalties, 163

      Scrap metal processors, placing hold on property authorized, 1240

      Securities Division, drivers’ licenses for undercover investigations, 2565

      Victim compensation officers, release of reports to, 522

CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS

      Acquittal (See ACQUITTAL, FOREIGN)

      Arrest (See ARREST)

      Bail (See BAIL)

      Discovery (See DISCOVERY)

      Evidence (See EVIDENCE)

      Excrement or bodily fluids, unlawful acts by prisoners, dismissal of charges prohibited, 152

      Foreign conviction as bar to prosecution, 2734

      Forfeitures (See FORFEITURES)

      Genetic marker testing (See GENETIC MARKER TESTING)

      Older or vulnerable persons, use of depositions, 2552

      Parole (See PAROLE)

      Preliminary hearings (See PRELIMINARY HEARINGS)

      Probation (See PROBATION)

      Records of criminal history (See CRIMINAL HISTORY, RECORDS OF)

      Residential confinement (See RESIDENTIAL CONFINEMENT)

      Restitution (See RESTITUTION)

      Sealing records (See SEALING RECORDS OF CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS)

      Sentencing (See SENTENCING)

      Victims (See VICTIMS OF CRIME)

      Witnesses (See WITNESSES AND TESTIMONY)

CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

      Dogs, unlawful restraint, penalties, 738

      Possession or sale of animal with intent to use in fight prohibited, penalties, 972

CULTURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF

      Appropriations, 2108

      Authorized expenditures, 2169

      Bond issues

             2001 bond issue, rescission and reenactment of funding for certain projects, 2464

             Protection and conversion of historic buildings, 2462

      Capital improvement projects, funding, 2457, 2462

      Historic Preservation, Office of (See also HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND ARCHEOLOGY)

             Authorized expenditures, 2169

             Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services cemetery, duties, 719, 720

             Paleontological sites, protection and development, duties, 376

      Museums and History, Division of

             State museums (See MUSEUMS)

             State Paleontologist, designation, duties, 382-384

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2150, 2151

      State Library and Archives, Division of

             Hours of operation, requirements, 617

             Rocha, Guy, commended, 3166

CYBER-BULLYING

      Schools, policies to prohibit bullying, 686-691

D

DAIRY COMMISSION, STATE

      Administrator, salary, 2153

      Authorized expenditures, 2175

DAMAGES

      Child pornography, actions by victims, 2663

      Common-interest communities, punitive damages for certain acts, 2800, 2886

      Criminal gang activity, remedies, 1312-1314

      Escrow agents and agencies, violations by, 741

      Forcible or unlawful entry, treble damages, 12

      Foreclosure sales, violations by successful bidders, 1005

      Mortgage bankers, violations by, 747

      Mortgage brokers and agents, violations by, 745, 746

DAMS (See also WATER)

      Hoover Dam, study of development of hydrokinetic generation project, 874

      Permits, fees of State Engineer, 1015

      South Fork Reservoir, study of development of hydroelectric generation unit, 2872

DANCE STUDIOS

      Contracts, requirements, 2722

      Registration and security, requirements, 2711, 2712

DATA COLLECTORS

      Electronic transfer of personal information, duties, 1603

DEAD BODIES

      Autopsies, acts constituting practice of medicine, 2946, 2976

      Necrophilia, preservation of biological evidence, 1845

      Unidentified bodies, reporting requirements, 38

DEAF PERSONS (See DISABILITIES, PERSONS WITH)

DEATH

      Candidates for office, retention of name on ballot, 1269

DEATH PENALTY

      Postconviction genetic marker testing, procedures, 1197-1200

DEBIT CARDS (See CREDIT CARDS AND DEBIT CARDS)

DEBT ADJUSTING

      Repeal of laws, 2001

DEBT-MANAGEMENT SERVICES ACT, UNIFORM

      Applicability of laws, 1973, 1999

      Citation, 1970

      Construction of Act, 1997

      Debt-management service providers

             Accountings, duties, 1990

             Fees, 1988, 1989

             Fiduciary obligations, 1980, 1987

             Fines for violations, 1995

             Insurance requirements, 1974, 1977

             Investigations and examinations, 1993

             List of providers, maintenance by Commissioner, 1973

             Money received for distribution to creditors, duties, 1987

             Prohibited acts, 1988-1993

             Registration

                   Applications, requirements, 1973-1975

                   Approval, 1976

                   Denial, 1976, 1978, 1995

                   Issuance of certificate, 1976

                   Out of state certification, alternate registration procedure, 1978

                   Renewal, procedures, 1977, 1978

                   Summary suspension, 1996

                   Surety bond or deposit in lieu, requirements, 1978-1980

                   Suspension or revocation, 1995, 1996

                   Temporary certificates of registration, 1976

             Toll-free communication system, requirements, 1980

             Voluntary contributions, authorized and prohibited acts, 1989

      Definitions, 1970-1973

      Service agreements

             Cancellation or termination, 1986, 1990

             Contents, disclosures, 1980-1987

      Unregistered persons, prohibited acts, 1973

DECEDENTS’ ESTATES (See ESTATES OF DECEDENTS)

DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES (See TRADE REGULATIONS AND PRACTICES)

DEED RESTRICTIONS

      Renewable energy systems, use, 1597

DEEDS OF TRUST (See also MORTGAGES)

      Future advances, notice to terminate operation of instrument, 1670, 1671

      Holders of beneficial interest, powers of majority, 1553

      Sales of property (See FORECLOSURES)

      Spendthrift trusts, enforceability of deed, 803

DEFENDANTS

      Alcoholics and drug addicts (See ALCOHOL OR DRUG ABUSE)

      Mental illness (See MENTAL ILLNESS, PERSONS WITH)

      Mental retardation (See MENTAL RETARDATION, PERSONS WITH)

      Veterans or military personnel, eligibility for and assignment to treatment programs, 100, 103

DEFENSES

      Foreign conviction or acquittal as bar to prosecution in Nevada, 2734

      Limited-liability companies, actions regarding records, 1692

DEFERRED COMPENSATION COMMITTEE

      Authorized expenditures, 2175

DEFERRED DEPOSIT LOANS

      Inspection of records by Commissioner, restrictions, 1731

DEFIBRILLATORS

      Kinkead Building, Carson City, placement unnecessary, 779

      Location database, creation, use, 777

      Manufacturers and owners, duties, fines for violations, 777, 778

      Schools, medical facilities and health clubs, placement of devices, 778

DENTAL CARE, ORGANIZATIONS FOR

      Fund for Insurance Administration and Enforcement, fee, 1763

      Legislative study concerning establishment of health insurance exchange, 3005

DENTAL HYGIENISTS

      Continuing education, requirements, 301

      Licenses, procedures for summary suspension, 651

      Medical facilities operated by, effect of unlicensed operation, 882, 883

      Oral Health, Committee on the State Program for, membership, 27

DENTISTS

      Armed Forces officers, agreements to provide care in hospitals, 818, 820

      Board of Dental Examiners of Nevada

             Attorney General, service as legal counsel, 3002

             Clinical practice of dentistry, duties, 3004

             Complaints filed against licensees, retention of records, 883

             Goods or service providers for dental practices, duties, 3002

             Health care records, duties, 2549

             Limited licenses, issuance, 1525

             Members, qualifications, 871

             Nonprofit corporations, availability of certain information, 1093

             Public health information, sharing with other regulatory bodies, 870, 871

      Continuing education, 301, 1525

      Dead bodies, duties regarding dental examination records, 38

      Goods or service providers, exemptions from regulation, violations, 3001, 3002, 3004

      Health care records (See MEDICAL RECORDS)

      Licenses

             Limited licenses for continuing education supervision, issuance, 1525

             Specialist’s license, issuance, 1527

             Summary suspension, procedures, 651

      Management services, registration requirements, 3002

      Medical facilities operated by, effect of unlicensed operation, 882, 883

      Nonprofit corporations, owning or operating office or clinic, authority, 1092-1094

      Oral Health, Committee on the State Program for, membership, 27

      Prescription tracking system, training requirements, 1304

      State employees in unclassified service, salaries, 2158

DEPOSITIONS

      Older or vulnerable persons, use of depositions in criminal trial or hearing, 2552

DESERT RESEARCH INSTITUTE (See also NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION)

      Appropriation, 2107

      Authorized expenditures, 2169

      Capital improvement projects, 2458, 2465

      Fiftieth anniversary commemorated, 3195

DESIGN PROFESSIONALS

      Architects (See ARCHITECTS)

      Interior designers (See INTERIOR DESIGNERS)

      Land surveyors (See LAND SURVEYORS)

      Professional engineers (See ENGINEERS)

      Public works, authorized or prohibited contract provisions, 2226

      Residential designers (See RESIDENTIAL DESIGNERS)

DETENTION FACILITIES (See JAILS AND DETENTION FACILITIES; JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES)

 

DETOXIFICATION TECHNICIANS

      Certificates, procedures for summary suspension, 651

      Medical facilities operated by, effect of unlicensed operation, 903, 904

DIABETES

      Diabetes Awareness Day designated and groups commended, 3198

      Pharmacists, authority to perform blood glucose tests, 760

DIESEL FUEL (See ALTERNATIVE FUELS; SPECIAL FUEL TAX)

DILLON’S RULE

      Abolishment, legislative study, 2595

DISABILITIES, NEVADA COMMISSION ON SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH

      Advisory committees, appointment, 656

      Chairman, 655, 656, 658, 660

      Creation, 655

      Duties generally, 656

      Expenditures, 656

      Members

             Appointment, terms, vacancies, 655

             Compensation, 656

      Severe functional disabilities, persons with, duties, 659, 660

      Subcommittees, appointment, 656

      Traumatic brain injuries, persons with, duties, 661

DISABILITIES, PERSONS WITH

      Aging and Disability Services Division, duties, 2366, 2386-2393, 2397

      Communication Services for Persons who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Persons With Speech Disabilities, Committee on, designation as Subcommittee, duties, 657, 658, 668

      Early intervention services for children with disabilities, 1540

      Housing, duties of Aging and Disability Services Division, 2397

      Industrial insurance, disability benefits (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

      Intermediary service organizations, 2386-2393

      Legislative Committee on Senior Citizens, Veterans and Adults With Special Needs, creation, 2412

      Legislative declaration, 2395

      Mental illness (See MENTAL ILLNESS, PERSONS WITH)

      Mental retardation (See MENTAL RETARDATION, PERSONS WITH)

      Motorized conveyances for wheelchairs, exemption from registration, 394, 395

      Personal Assistance for Persons with Severe Functional Disabilities, Advisory Committee on, transfer, 660, 668

      School pupils (See also SCHOOLS, PRIVATE; SCHOOLS, PUBLIC)

             Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, authorized expenditures, 2169

             Military children, effect of transfer, 2602, 2616

             Restraints, requirements for use, reports, 918-924

      Service animals, emergency evacuation plan required, 740

      Tow cars, authority to tow certain occupied vehicles, 56

      Transportation services, exemption of nonprofit carriers from certificate requirement, 1292

      Trusts, representation of incapacitated beneficiaries, 794, 795

      Vulnerable persons

             Abuse, neglect, exploitation or isolation

                   Child care facilities, background investigations, 927, 928

                   Genetic marker testing of offender, procedure, 80

                   Identifying information of offender, submission to Repository, 80

                   Outdoor youth programs, background investigations, 927, 928

                   Reports, persons required to make, 2994

             Witnesses in criminal trial or hearing, use of depositions, 2552

DISABILITY SERVICES, OFFICE OF

      Committees within Office, reorganization, 657-661, 668

      Elimination, duties transferred, 2367, 2368, 2374, 2376, 2401-2407

      Housing suitable for rent by persons with disabilities, receipt of reports, 540

      Nevada Commission (See DISABILITIES, NEVADA COMMISSION ON SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH)

DISASTERS (See EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT)

DISCOUNT GOODS OR SERVICES, ORGANIZATIONS FOR BUYING

      Contracts for membership, requirements, 2722

      Registration and security, requirements, 2709, 2710, 2719

DISCOVERY

      Arrested person brought before magistrate, requirements, 486

      Judges, complaints alleging misconduct or incapacity, procedures, 1344

DISCRIMINATION

      Domestic partnerships, prohibited acts, 2185

      Nurses and nursing assistants, discrimination against for filing certain reports or for refusing to perform certain services, 1420-1426

      Public accommodations, prohibited acts based on sexual orientation, remedies, 717

DISEASES

      Autism (See AUTISM)

      Biological agents, exposure, duties of health authorities, 554-556

      Cancer (See CANCER)

      Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Program, establishment, 303

      Communicable diseases

             Arson investigators, industrial and occupational disease coverage, 543-545

             Authorized expenditures for programs, 2170

             Emergency response employees, notification of exposure, 910-913

             Investigations and reports, 554-556

             Medical laboratories, duties, regulations regarding HIV testing, 308

             MRSA, control programs encouraged, 823

             Osteopathic Medicine, State Board of, receipt of certain test results, 2942

             Peace officers exposed to excrement or bodily fluids, testing, 152

             Syphilis testing in pregnant women, requirements, 307

      Dandy-Walker Syndrome and Hydrocephalus Awareness Month designated, 3246

      Diabetes

             Diabetes Awareness Day designated and groups commended, 3198

             Pharmacists, authority to perform blood glucose tests, 760

      Mold, National Indoor Toxic Mold Awareness Month designated, 3164

      Neuro-Immune Disease, Institute for, extension of reversion date and reporting requirements for prior appropriation, 2252, 2253

      Occupational diseases (See OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES)

      Stroke and Heart Disease, Advisory Committee for the Prevention and Treatment of, creation, 293

      Trichomonosis in cattle, notices exempt from confidentiality requirements, 461

      World Kidney Day recognized, 3188

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

      Collective bargaining agreements may supersede certain industrial insurance laws, 2063-2065

      Foreclosures

             Fees for support of certain mediation programs, 2479, 2482

             Right of homeowner to request mediation, procedures, 1752-1755

      Gaming debts, procedures, 286

      Military Children, Compact on Educational Opportunity for, 2611

      Public works contracts, 424

DISTRICT ATTORNEYS

      Advisory Council (See PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS, ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR)

      Aged persons, abuse, neglect, exploitation or isolation, multidisciplinary teams to investigate, membership, 2448

      Arrested person brought before magistrate, discovery requirements, 486

      Body shops, duties, 2533, 2704

      Business trusts operating unlawfully in State, duties, 1713, 1714

      Cash register manufacturers and suppliers, duties, 578

      Child prostitution, duties regarding distribution of proceeds derived from forfeitures, 574

      Corporal punishment used on pupils, investigation of complaints, 921

      Corporations operating unlawfully in State, duties, 1673, 1685

      Credit cards and debit cards, violations, recovery of civil penalties, 578

      Criminal gang activity, duties, 1312

      Excrement or bodily fluids, unlawful acts by prisoners, dismissal of charges prohibited, 152

      Garagemen, duties, 2533, 2704

      Genetic marker testing, postconviction petitions, duties, 1200

      Humboldt County, ex officio Public Administrator, 2269, 2271, 2276

      Incompetent defendants, commitment procedures, 116

      Interstate Family Support Act, designated support enforcement agency, 126

      Judicial Discipline, Commission on, release of information on possible criminal conduct, 1349

      Limited-liability companies operating unlawfully in State, duties, 1691, 1698

      Limited-liability limited partnerships operating unlawfully in State, duties, 1702, 1708

      Limited-liability partnerships operating unlawfully in State, duties, 1699

      Limited partnerships operating unlawfully in State, duties, 1701, 1706, 1707

      Medical facilities, prosecution of certain actions, 1446

      Mental illness, persons with, petitions to regain right to possess firearms, receipt, 2488

      Nonprofit corporations operating unlawfully in State, duties, 1686

      Novelty lighters, duties regarding unlawful sale or distribution, 1416

      Nurses, retaliation or discrimination against, recovery of civil penalties, 1420, 1423, 1427

      Organization of county offices in smaller counties, procedure, 591, 592

      Problem gamblers, procedures, duties, 1436

      Professional associations operating unlawfully in State, duties, 1714

      Sexual assault cases, duties, 230

DISTRICT COURT CLERKS

      Criminal cases and specialty court programs, duties, 1353, 1354

      Filing fees, duties regarding certain additional fees, 2479-2481

      Good time credits, notice regarding, 2513

      Sexual assault victims, protective orders, duties, 230

DISTRICT COURTS

      Capital costs and security programs, use of proceeds of certain fees, 2479-2481

      Central Repository, transmittal of certain court records, duties, 2485-2491

      Child support, review of master’s recommendations, records, 948-951

      County aid to indigent, relative’s liability for costs of care, determination, 1666

      DUI offenders, orders to attend victim impact panels, 371

      Eighth Judicial District, number of judges increased, funding, 2477, 2483

      Family courts (See FAMILY COURTS)

      Genetic marker testing, postconviction petitions, procedures, 1198-1200

      Guardianships, powers and duties, 1640-1644

      Incompetent criminal defendants, commitment made discretionary, 116

      Judges

             Appointment initially, retention by election, 3268-3275

             Complaints alleging misconduct or incapacity, procedures, 1337-1345

             Retirement (See JUDICIAL RETIREMENT)

             Salaries, general appropriations, payment, 2107, 2120

      Juvenile courts (See JUVENILE COURTS)

      Probation violators, authority regarding good time credits, 2512

      Second Judicial District, number of judges increased, funding, 2477, 2483

      Special advocate programs for children, use of proceeds of certain fees, 2479, 2480

      Specialty court programs

             Community reentry programs, funding, 2594

             Probationers, effect of participation on good time credits, 2514

             Problem gambling, authority to establish treatment programs, 1435, 1436

             Statistical data and information, collection and sharing, 1353, 1354

             Veterans or military personnel, establishment of treatment programs, 103

      Veterans and military personnel, transfer of cases from lower courts, 103

DISTRICTS

      Buildings (See PUBLIC BUILDINGS)

      County fire department districts, fees for transports to medical facilities, 1236

      Federal money, creation of special districts to manage certain money, 1316

      Finances and funds (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCES)

      Fire protection (See FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS)

      General improvement (See GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS)

      Health districts (See HEALTH, LOCAL BOARDS AND OFFICERS)

      Initiative petitions, creation of petition districts, 3295

      Intergovernmental Relations, Interim Technical Advisory Committee for, creation, 2596, 2597

      Irrigation (See IRRIGATION DISTRICTS)

      Lease- or installment-purchase agreements, requirements, 2071, 2073

      Local improvement (See LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS)

      Officers and employees

             Collective bargaining (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS)

             Ethics in government (See ETHICS)

             Former officers or employees, restrictions on certain employment, 1045

             Group insurance for public employees (See INSURANCE)

             Representation or counseling of private persons before public agencies, disclosure requirements, 1054

             Retirement (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT)

      Overton Power District, number and election of trustees, 2245

      School districts (See SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      Tourism improvement (See TOURISM IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS)

      Transfer of functions between government bodies, establishment of procedures, 430, 431

      Vehicles owned by, use of alternative fuels (See ALTERNATIVE FUELS)

      Weed control districts, assessments on real property made discretionary, 770

DITCHES (See also WATER)

      Maintenance expenses, recovery, liens, 702

      Water rights of operators and others, 703

DIVORCE

      Domestic partners, rights and responsibilities, 2185, 2186

      Social security numbers of parties, provision to Division of Welfare and Supportive Services unnecessary, 955

DNA TESTING (See GENETIC MARKER TESTING)

DOG HANDLERS

      Board (See PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR’S LICENSING BOARD)

      Employees, registration requirements, 1941-1946

      Licenses, procedures for summary suspension, 651

DOGS

      Possession or sale of dog with intent to use in fight prohibited, 972

      Protection, establishment of certain safety codes encouraged, 3199

      Racing, off-track pari-mutuel wagering, applicability of laws, 2429-2431

      Restraint devices or pens, prohibited acts, penalties, 738

      Separation of dog from mother by retailers or dealers, restrictions, 2020

      Service animals, emergency evacuation plan required, 740

      Sterilization required by local ordinance, notice requirements, disclosures by retailers, 2018

DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIPS

      Business entities (See PARTNERSHIPS)

      Civil contract recognized, procedures, deemed not a marriage, 2183-2187

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

      Battery committed by strangulation

             Bail, amount, 94, 95

             Minor victims, reporting requirements, applicability of laws, 93

             Penalties, 89-91

             Probation or suspension of sentence prohibited, 86

      Justice courts, jurisdiction of masters, 512

      Medical facility licensees or applicants, grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of licenses, 506

      Victims

             Account for Aid for Victims, sources, 264, 265, 480

             Administrative assessments, use for certain programs, 982

             Orders for compensation, considerations, 522, 523

DOUBLE JEOPARDY

      Foreign conviction or acquittal as bar to prosecution in Nevada, 2734

DOUGLAS COUNTY (See also COUNTIES)

      Emergency telephone system, requirements to impose surcharge, 640, 642

DOUGLAS COUNTY SALES AND USE TAX ACT OF 1999

      Collection costs, 2098

DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (See also SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      Reorganization of regional training programs, 1362, 1363

DRIVERS’ LICENSES

      Application forms, duties of Department of Motor Vehicles, 715

      Data collectors, electronic transfer of personal information, duties, 1603

      DUI offenders

             Acceptance to treatment program, revocation prohibited, 423

             Basis for revocation period, 1031-1034

             Reinstatement fees, 61, 62

      Electric bicycles, exemption, 396, 397

      Examinations, waiver for certain persons, 2022

      Fees

             Examination, 2022

             Reinstatement fees, 61, 62

      Securities Division, issuance of licenses for undercover investigations, 2565-2567

      Selective Service System, procedures regarding registration, 712-715

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE

      Drivers’ licenses

             Acceptance into treatment program, revocation prohibited, 423

             Basis for revocation period, 1031-1034

             Reinstatement fees, 61, 62

      Justice courts, jurisdiction of masters, 512

      Victim impact panels, court orders for attendance, 371

DRUG ABUSE (See ALCOHOL OR DRUG ABUSE)

DRUG EXPOSURE, OFFICE OF STATEWIDE COORDINATOR FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE ENDANGERED BY

      Creation, 1531

DRUGS (See also CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES)

      Cancer Drug Donation Program, establishment, 454-456

      Emergency medical technicians, authority to administer, 1532-1534

      Prescriptions (See PRESCRIPTIONS)

      Stem cells, use, importation into State authorized, 2744

DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY (See also POWER OF ATTORNEY)

      Execution, form, 198-207

E

E-MAIL

      Family Support Act, Interstate, communication between tribunals, 134

      Public schools, bullying and cyber-bullying prohibited, 686-691

E-WASTE

      Computers and other electronics, study of recycling programs, 1545

      Electric utilities, disclosure of disposal and recycling information to customers, 1391

      State energy plan, program for safe disposal and recycling of waste, 1374

EASEMENTS

      Land conservancies, property tax exemptions, 572, 573

      Paleontological sites, protection and development, 375, 376

      Rights-of-way (See RIGHTS-OF-WAY)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

      Distribution centers, development in State, study, 3290

      Governor’s Workforce Investment Board, duties, 2277, 2278

      Green jobs, legislative study of efforts to attract and expand, 3298

      Logistics centers, development in State, study, 3290

      Regional organizations for economic development

             Business tax, temporary distribution of proceeds to certain organizations, 2516, 2517

             Revolving fund, creation to support certain businesses encouraged, 3243

      Small business start-up loans for senior citizens and veterans, 148

      Stimulus money and programs (See FEDERAL ECONOMIC STIMULUS MONEY AND PROGRAMS)

      Tax abatements

             New or expanded businesses

                   Applications, notice to governing bodies, 2541

                   Terms of abatement, requirements, reports, 2540

             Renewable energy facilities, 2004-2009, 2013, 2014, 2017

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, COMMISSION ON

      Authorized expenditures, 2168

      Composition, 2754, 2757

      General appropriation, 2107, 2115

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2153

      Tax abatement, exemption or waiver

             Authority to approve abatements, requirements, 2540

             Green buildings, receipt of copies of applications, 988

             Notice of applications, duties, 2541

             Renewable energy facilities, receipt of documents and notice, 2004, 2007, 2008

             Reports to Interim Finance Committee, 971

      Train Employees Now Program, appropriation, 2115

      Veterans’ Services, Office of, assistance, 2674

ECONOMIC STIMULUS PROGRAMS (See FEDERAL ECONOMIC STIMULUS MONEY AND PROGRAMS)

EDUCATION

      Adult education (See ADULT EDUCATION)

      Appropriations (See APPROPRIATIONS)

      Charter schools (See SCHOOLS, CHARTER)

      Choice of schools, when authorized, 2302, 2303

      Early childhood education programs, funding, reports, 2131, 2132

      Finances (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCES; SCHOOL FINANCES AND FUNDS)

      Governor’s Workforce Investment Board, grants for certain programs, 2278

      Job training (See JOB TRAINING)

      Local school support tax (See LOCAL SCHOOL SUPPORT TAX)

      Military Children, Compact on Educational Opportunity for, 2598-2614

      Millennium scholarships (See MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIPS)

      Private schools (See POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, PRIVATE; SCHOOLS, PRIVATE)

      Property tax exemption for certain nonprofit organizations, 572, 573

      Public schools (See SCHOOL DISTRICTS; SCHOOLS, PUBLIC)

      Renewable energy education and recycling education, promotion, 1374

      Superintendent of Public Instruction (See SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION)

      University schools for gifted pupils (See UNIVERSITY SCHOOLS FOR PROFOUNDLY GIFTED PUPILS)

      University System (See NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION)

      Youth Legislative Issues Forum (See YOUTH LEGISLATIVE ISSUES FORUM, NEVADA)

EDUCATION, COMMISSION ON PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS IN

      Governance and oversight of public education, legislative study, 3278

      Licenses

             Examinations, duties, 604, 605

             Regulations regarding certain additional license for teachers restricted, 603

             Special education teachers, reciprocal licensure, duties, 605, 606

             Special qualifications licenses, regulation, 470-474

EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF

      Accountability, statewide system

             Audit of schools, duties, 2310

             Corrective actions for schools, duties, 2317

             Restructuring school, plans for, receipt, 2321

             Support teams, duties, 2310, 2317-2319

             Turnaround plans to improve achievement of pupils, duties, receipt, 2302, 2319

      Achievement of pupils, adoption of model to track year to year, 337, 352

      Adult education programs, action to increase participation encouraged, 3210

      Authorized expenditures, 2128, 2168, 2169

      Autism, grant fund for training and education of personnel, duties, 1538

      Charter schools

             Progress reports, duties, 916, 938

             Schools demonstrating need for improvement (See SCHOOLS, CHARTER)

             Textbooks, supplies and equipment, duties, 475-477, 939

      Child welfare system, interagency committee to evaluate, representation, 221

      Cleaning products used in school, duties, reports, 983-986

      Corporal punishment used on pupils, investigation of complaints, 921

      Dental programs to encourage proper oral hygiene, duties, 28

      Deputy Superintendent of Administrative and Fiscal Services, duties, 932, 3304

      Early childhood education, duties, 2131

      General appropriations, 2107, 2115

      Governance and oversight of public education, legislative study, 3278

      Kindergarten, funding for full-day programs, duties, 2137

      Physical education coordinator, employment or consultation with urged, 3176

      Safe and respectful learning environment, duties, 687, 688

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2150

      Superintendent (See SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION)

      Textbooks, supplies and equipment, expenditures

             Charter schools, development of expenditure formula, 475-477, 939

             Combined minimum amount of money to be expended each fiscal year by schools and districts, determination, 475, 476

             University schools for profoundly gifted pupils, duties, reports, 475-477

             Waiver of expenditure requirements, requests for, duties, 907-909

EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF

      Accountability reports and summaries, contents, 338, 343, 344

      Charter schools, progress reports, receipt, 916, 938

      Early intervening services, regulation, 755

      Electronic devices, policy regarding instruction in use, duties, 689, 690

      Governance and oversight of public education, legislative study, 3278

      Schools demonstrating need for improvement

             Consequences or sanctions for schools, duties, 2309

             Corrective action for schools, duties, 2301, 2303, 2309, 2339

             Support teams, establishment, regulation, 2309

             Turnaround plans to improve pupil achievement, duties, 2318, 2319

      Special education program units, duties, 2128

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

EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE, COMMISSION ON

      Account for Programs for Innovation and the Prevention of Remediation, grants, duties, 243, 244

      Governance and oversight of public education, legislative study, 3278

      Restructuring schools, plans for, duties, 2323, 2324

      Turnaround plans to improve pupil achievement, duties, 2323, 2324

EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS (See NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS)

 

EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY, COMMISSION ON

      Governance and oversight of public education, legislative study, 3278

ELDERLY PERSONS (See AGED PERSONS)

ELECTIONS

      Absent ballots

             Armed Forces members and others residing outside United States, procedures, 355-363

             Requests for, 518

      Ballot questions

             County offices, organization in smaller counties, 591, 592

             Primary elections, deadline for filing of documents, 1269

             Sales and use taxes, Legislature’s authority to amend laws, 589, 590

             Washoe County, imposition of fuel taxes, 3053, 3066

      Ballots

             Deceased candidates, retention of name on primary ballot, 1269

             Mailing ballots, authority of cities to require that ballots be cast by mail, 517

             Minor political parties, procedure for placement of names, 1260, 1261

             Names in common, designation on ballot, charter amendments, 2937, 2938

      Candidates

             Challenges to candidacy, time limits, 1269

             Deceased candidates, retention of name on primary ballot, 1269

             Declarations, certificates or acceptances of candidacy

                   Charter amendments, 2937, 2938

                   Time for filing, 1262, 1265, 1266

             Independent candidates for partisan office, time for filing petitions, 1267

             Minor political party candidates, filings, 1260-1262

             Names in common, designation on ballot, charter amendments, 2937, 2938

             Nonpartisan offices, filling of vacancies in nominations, 1259

      Common-interest communities, conditions for display of signs, 2896

      District court judges

             Appointment initially, retention by election, 3268-3275

             Second and Eighth Judicial Districts, 2477

      Initiative petitions (See INITIATIVE PETITIONS)

      Mechanical voting systems, accommodation plans for observers, filing, 1272

      Overton Power District, trustees, 2245

      Participatory Democracy Day designated, duties of Advisory Committee, 3221

      Political parties (See POLITICAL PARTIES)

      Precinct maps, provision to Secretary of State and Legislative Counsel Bureau, time for, 1267

      Primary elections

             Ballot questions, deadline for filing of documents, 1269

             City offices, candidate receiving majority of votes declared elected, 518

             Date of election, 1262

             Deceased candidates, retention of name on ballot, 1269

             North Las Vegas, requirement to hold, 17

      Reapportionment and redistricting, legislative study, 3253

      Recall petitions, right to sign, 168

      Referendum petitions (See REFERENDUM PETITIONS)

      Returns in city elections, disposition of election materials, Internet publication and posting of results, 519-521

      Supreme Court justices, appointment initially, retention by election, 3268-3275

      Voter registration

             Armed Forces members and others residing outside United States, 359

             List of registered voters, Internet publication, use, 2591, 2593

             Mail registration, date deemed registered, 1271

ELECTRIC BICYCLES (See BICYCLES)

ELECTRIC UTILITIES (See PUBLIC UTILITIES; RENEWABLE ENERGY)

ELECTRIC VEHICLES (See MOTOR VEHICLES — Low emission and energy-efficient vehicles)

ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS

      Children’s Health Insurance Program, submission of applications, 629

      Data collectors, electronic transfer of personal information, duties, 1603

      Legislature or Legislative Counsel Bureau, procedure for receipt of reports, 1560

      Medicaid, submission of applications, 629

      Motor vehicles, notice to Department of transfer of title, 1307, 1308

      Nevada Lockbox, creation, registration of documents, 1021-1024

      Notarization (See NOTARIES PUBLIC)

      Real estate brokers’ price opinions, requirements, 1937

      Sales taxes, collection on certain electronically transferred products, 584, 587

      Selective Service System, submission of registration information, 713, 714

      State business portal, use, 2053

ELECTRONIC MAIL

      Family Support Act, Interstate, communication between tribunals, 134

      Public schools, bullying and cyber-bullying prohibited, 686-691

ELECTRONIC NOTARIZATION (See NOTARIES PUBLIC)

ELECTRONIC TRANSFER OF MONEY

      Debit cards (See CREDIT CARDS AND DEBIT CARDS)

      Governmental entities, acceptance of payments, convenience fees, 1571-1574

ELECTRONIC WASTE (See E-WASTE)

ELKO COUNTY (See also COUNTIES)

      Emergency telephone system, requirements to impose surcharge, 640, 642

      Hospital, sales tax for construction, collection costs, 2098, 2099

ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (See also SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      Funding for regional training programs, 2130

EMBALMERS (See FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS)

EMBEZZLEMENT

      Notaries public, conviction disqualifies from appointment, 3027

      Off-highway vehicles, unlawful acts regarding consignment sales, 3088

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

      Authorized expenditures, 2173

      Bomb squads, duties, 683-686

      Broadcasters, rights and duties during emergency or disaster, 497-500

      Construction services related to recovery efforts, exemption from contractors’ licensing laws, 763

      Dentists and dental hygienists, continuing education courses, 301

      Physicians, special volunteer licenses, 2955, 2976

      Public health emergencies, procedures, 367

      School district funds for mitigation, authorized uses, 297, 298

      Service animals, plan to provide for evacuation with disabled persons, 740

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

      Authorized expenditures, 2170

      Clark County hospitals, transfer of patients and availability of services and care, reports, 2654

      Committee on Emergency Medical Services, appointment, composition, 666

      Community service as professional discipline, exemption from Good Samaritan Law, 871

      County fire department districts, fees for transports to medical facilities, 1236

      Defibrillator database, creation, use by emergency medical dispatchers, 777

      Emergency response employees, notification of possible exposure to infectious disease, 910-913

      Endorsement of certain technicians to administer immunizations, dispense medication and provide certain services, 1533, 1534

      Independent centers (See also MEDICAL AND RELATED FACILITIES)

             Defibrillators, requirements, 778

             Health care records (See MEDICAL RECORDS)

             Infectious diseases, investigations by health authorities, duties, 554-556

             Inspections, reports, requirements, 559

             Licenses, procedures for summary suspension, 558

             National Healthcare Safety Network, participation, duties, 3068

             Near-miss events, study regarding tracking and reporting, 3071

             Nursing services, staffing requirements, duties concerning plans, 2024-2026

             Patient safety plans and committees, duties, penalties for violations, 551, 552, 554, 558

             Patient safety violations, penalties, 558

             Sentinel events

                   Investigation and implementation of plan to remedy, 3068

                   Reports, duties regarding, penalty for violations, 551, 552, 554

                   Summary of certain reports, preparation, publication on Internet, 3069

      Stroke and Heart Disease, Advisory Committee for the Prevention and Treatment of, creation, 293

      Vehicles, parking in common-interest communities, 975

EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMMISSION, STATE

      Authorized expenditures, 2173

      General appropriation, 2113

EMERGENCY TELEPHONE SYSTEMS

      Surcharge, imposition in certain counties, procedures, 640, 642

      Telephone system defined, 640

EMINENT DOMAIN

      Appraisals, provision of copies to property owner, 3215

      Attorney’s fees and costs, liability, recovery, 3215, 3216

      Common-interest communities, exercise of eminent domain by association prohibited, 2877

      Fair market value, determination, 3215

      Interest, award, 3216

      Just compensation, determination, 3215, 3216

      PISTOL initiative, repeal, 3216

      Public use, determination, burden of proof, 3214, 3215

      Reversion of property to original property owner, 3216

      Transfer of property to other private person or entity, restrictions, 3213-3216

      Valuation of taken or damaged property, 3215, 3216

EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE, CHILDREN WITH (See MENTAL ILLNESS, PERSONS WITH)

EMPLOYEE LEASING COMPANIES

      Certificates of registration, fees, 1127

      Financial statements, submission to Division, 1127-1129

      Industrial insurance coverage for employees

             Client companies, notice of responsibility for coverage, 1125

             Injuries, notices, duties, effect, 1131

             Reports to Advisory Organization, 1124

             Satisfaction of obligation, 1123-1126

EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES

      Background investigations, receipt and use of criminal history records, 1837

      Child support withholdings, prohibited acts, 954, 955

      City employees (See CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES)

      County employees (See COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES)

      Health insurance (See also INSURANCE)

             Small employers, continuation of coverage for certain employees, 2452-2455

      Housing, continuation of employer-assisted housing grant program, 607

      Independent contractors, legislative study of employee misclassifications, 3300

      Industrial insurance (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

      Job training (See JOB TRAINING)

      Labor unions (See LABOR UNIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS)

      Mental retardation and related conditions, persons with, regulation of employers and day training services, 2235-2242

      Occupational safety (See OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH)

      Payroll tax (See BUSINESS TAX)

      Renewable energy projects, loans and set-aside programs, 2002-2004

      Retailers (See RETAILERS)

      School conferences and activities, leave requirements, retaliation prohibited, 1246-1249

      State employees (See STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES)

      Tax abatement

             New or expanded businesses

                   Applications, notice to governing bodies, 2541

                   Terms of abatement, requirements, reports, 2540

             Renewable energy facilities, 2004-2009, 2013, 2014, 2017

      Town employees (See TOWNS — Officers and employees)

      Unemployment compensation (See UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION)

      Wages (See WAGES)

      Workforce Investment Board, duties, 2277, 2278

EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES

      Consultants hired by state agencies, requirements, 2066

EMPLOYMENT SECURITY DIVISION (See EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING AND REHABILITATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING AND REHABILITATION, DEPARTMENT OF

      Appropriation, 2112

      Authorized expenditures, 2175

      Director, unemployment compensation, duties, 16

      Employment Security Division

             Employment Security Fund, use, 2496

             Grants to nonprofit private entities to be used to make certain loans, duties, 148

             Unemployment compensation, duties, 13, 2494, 2495

      Energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, duties, 2867-2869

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2151

      Taxes and fees, reports to Interim Finance Committee, 970

ENCRYPTION

      Data collectors, electronic transfer of personal information, duties, 1603

ENERGY COMMISSIONER, NEVADA

      Appointment, 1366, 2015

      Budget, duties, 2017

      Funding of operation

             Federal stimulus money, duties, 1410, 2017

             Public Utilities Commission Regulatory Fund, transfer from reserve account, 2017

      Local plans to retrofit public facilities, receipt, 1407

      New Energy Industry Task Force, Chairman, 1370

      Powers and duties generally, 1366-1368, 1373-1377

      Renewable Energy Fund, administration, 2009, 2014

      State and Local Government Panel on Renewable and Efficient Energy, Chairman, 1369

      State energy plan, duties, 1373

      Tax abatement for certain renewable energy facilities, duties, 2004-2009

ENERGY CONSERVATION

      Authorized expenditures, 2166

      Business and Industry, Department of, authorized expenditures, 2175

      Common-interest communities, use of shutters to reduce energy costs, 247

      Electric resistance heating systems, procedure for use, 987, 988

      Electric utilities, implementation of energy efficiency and conservation programs, incentives, 1391, 1392

      Electric vehicles (See MOTOR VEHICLES — Low emission and energy-efficient vehicles)

      Green buildings, application for tax abatements, procedures, 988, 989

      Green Jobs Initiative, promotion of energy efficiency projects, 2867-2869

      Legislative study of production and use of energy in State, 3298

      Loans and set-aside programs for construction of projects, 2002-2004

      Local governments

             Comprehensive program for retrofitting, development, 1372

             Local improvements, authorized projects, 1402, 1403

             Performance contracts for operating cost-savings measures, 962-969, 1405

             Weatherization and retrofitting projects, 1406, 1407, 2869-2872

      Nevada System of Higher Education, establishment of study programs, duties relating to research, 817, 1367, 1368, 1407

      New Energy Industry Task Force, creation, duties, 1369, 1370, 2016

      Residential property

             Energy assistance programs, funding, authorized expenditures, 1389, 1390, 2171

             Renewable Energy Fund, creation, sources and use, 2009, 2014

             Weatherization projects, funding, 2868, 2869

      Standards for conservation and efficiency, adoption, 987

      State and Local Government Panel on Efficient Energy, creation, duties, 1368, 1369

      State buildings

             Comprehensive program for retrofitting, development, 1372

             Energy tracking program, applicability, funding, 1404, 1405

             Standards and guidelines for energy efficiency, adoption, 2755, 2756

             State energy reduction plan, funding, reports, 1375

             Weatherization and retrofitting projects, 2869-2872

      State energy plan, contents, 1373, 1374

      State purchasing, standards for purchase of devices, adoption, 2754

      Trust Fund for Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation, administration, 1378

ENERGY, OFFICE OF

      Electric resistance heating systems, receipt of reports, 987, 988

      Funding of operation

             Federal stimulus money, duties, 1410

             Public utility assessments, 1393, 1394, 1410, 2017

      Green buildings, duty to forward tax abatement applications removed, 989

      Interim Finance Committee, reports to, 2872

      Loans and set-aside programs for renewable energy systems, duties, 2002-2004

      Powers and duties generally, 1370-1373, 1375

      Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Authority, coordination, 1368

      Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation Loans, Fund for, administration, 2002

      Renewable energy facilities, tax abatement, duties, 2004, 2008

      Report on status of energy, requirements, 1370

      Retrofitting public buildings, development of comprehensive program, 1372

      Salaries of Director and Deputy Director, 2147

      Solar or wind energy systems, duties regarding use on residential property, 1597, 1599

      State energy reduction plan, funding, duties, 1375

ENGINE EMISSION CONTROLS (See AIR POLLUTION)

ENGINEERS

      Licenses, procedures for summary suspension, 651

      Public works, authorized or prohibited contract provisions, 2226

ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY, SOUTHERN NEVADA

      Board, name change, composition, duties, 2771-2773

      Projects Fund, creation, 2758

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION, STATE

      Authorized expenditures, 2173

      Clean vehicles and alternative fuel, duties, 2627, 2628

      Methamphetamine and certain other substances, duties, 824

      Tires, facilities for processing or recycling, duties, 1079, 1083, 1085

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS

      Board of Registered Environmental Health Specialists

             Members, qualifications, 871

             Public health information, sharing with other regulatory bodies, 870, 871

      Certificates, procedures for summary suspension, 651

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

      Air pollution control (See AIR POLLUTION)

      Alternative fuels (See ALTERNATIVE FUELS)

      Cleaning products used in public schools, requirements, 983-986

      Property tax exemption for certain nonprofit organizations, 572, 573

      Recycling (See RECYCLING)

      Spring Mountains, protection of adjacent lands, 734-737

      Water conservation (See WATER CONSERVATION)

      Water pollution control (See WATER POLLUTION)

      Weed control (See WEEDS)

      Wilderness areas and study areas, certain federal actions urged, 3263

      Wildlife habitat and land acquisition, 2001 bond issue

             Coordinator within Department of Wildlife, use of certain proceeds to fund position, 2249

             Rescission and reenactment, 2462

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

EPS/HOMEMAKER PROGRAM

      Appropriation, 2109, 2176

      Authorized expenditures, 2171

EQUAL RIGHTS COMMISSION, NEVADA

      Authorized expenditures, 2175

      General appropriation, 2112

      Public accommodations discrimination, duties, 717

EQUALIZATION, COUNTY BOARDS OF

      Appeal of assessment of property on unsecured tax roll, duties, 1219, 1220

ESCAPE

      Fugitive from justice, definition for purposes of certain crimes, 485

      Mental illness or mental retardation, defendants with, notice to victim of escape from Division facilities, 71

      Privately-run prisons, applicability of laws, 2821

ESCROW

      Common-interest communities, purchase or reservation of unit, 2931, 2932

      Disbursements of money held in escrow, prohibited acts, 53

      Manufactured buildings and homes, requirements, 1923

ESCROW AGENTS AND AGENCIES

      Actions against agent or agency, right to bring, process, 741

      Authority of Commissioner unaffected by expiration, revocation or surrender of license, 1552

      Disbursements of money held in escrow, prohibited acts, 53

      Educational requirements, 1552

      Fines for violations, 741, 742

      Restitution for loss resulting from violation, orders, 741

      Unlicensed operation, contracts voidable, penalties, remedies, 741

ESMERALDA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (See also SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      Mitigation, Fund for, authorized uses, 297, 298

ESTATES OF DECEDENTS

      Appealable orders, time for filing notice of appeal, 1635, 1636

      Assets held by guardian of decedent, restrictions on transfer, 1666

      Court fees for filing certain petitions, 2479

      Declaratory relief, actions for, requirements, 1636

      Exempt property, setting apart for surviving spouse or minor children, 1628

      Federal taxes, apportionment of certain taxes, 1631

      Gaming interests, restrictions on transfer to heirs or devisees, 290

      Homestead, setting apart for surviving spouse or minor children, 1629

      Intestate succession, no issue, surviving spouse or parent but siblings, 1624

      Personal representatives

             Attorneys, compensation, 1629-1634, 2524-2526

             Fees, 1632

             Qualifications, appointment, 1626-1628

      Sales, payment of real estate commission, 1629

      Summary administration, petitions, 1628

      Wills (See WILLS)

ESTATES, TAX ON

      Apportionment in certain cases, 1631

      Principal and Income Act, applicability of federal estate marital tax deduction, 330, 331

ETHANOL (See ALTERNATIVE FUELS)

ETHICS

      Attorneys performing functions of real estate brokers, duties, 781

      Common-interest communities

             Community managers, 2812, 2816, 2876

             Executive board members, 1099, 2819, 2876, 2908

      Common-law privileges and immunities, applicability, 1044

      Contracts with governmental agencies, procedures, 1060, 1061, 1068, 1069

      Legislators, 1043-1065

      Manufactured buildings and homes, prohibited acts by dealers, 1923

      Manufactured Housing, Division of, employees, 1904, 1905

      Mental illness, persons with, admission to or release from mental health facilities, 336

      Nevada Energy Commissioner and employees, 1366

      Nevada Ethics in Government Law

             Acknowledgment of statutory ethical standards

                   Filing requirements, effect of failure to comply, 1066, 1067

                   Medical boards, requirements for members of certain boards, 1017

             Contracts involving public officer and agency, 1060, 1068

             Definitions, 1043, 1047, 1048

             Former officer or employee, acceptance of employment with certain businesses restricted, civil penalties, 1044, 1074

             General improvement district trustees, applicability of laws, 1047, 1048

             Investigations, time limit for commencement, 1051

             Legislative declarations, 1042, 1046, 1074

             Legislators, applicability of laws, 1046

             Representation or counseling of private persons before public agencies, disclosure requirements, 1054

             Voting by public officers, required disclosures, 1057-1059

      Occupational and professional board members generally, 871

      Youth Legislature, Nevada, nepotism prohibited, 252

ETHICS, COMMISSION ON

      Appropriation, 2113

      Authorized expenditures, 2166

      Conflicts of interest, considerations in determinations regarding, 1058

      Executive Director, qualifications, 1049

      Former public officer or employee, acceptance of employment with certain businesses, duties, 1045

      Investigations, time for, 1051

      Legislators, jurisdiction limited, 1047, 1057

      Lobbying activities, 1048-1051

      Opinions

             Deadline for rendering, 1061

             Legislators, proceedings, 1064

      Representation of private persons before agencies by public officers, receipt of disclosures, 1055

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2149

      Violations, procedures following determinations, 1064

EUREKA COUNTY (See also COUNTIES)

      State Public Defender, reimbursement for services, 2179

EUREKA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (See also SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      Mitigation, Fund for, authorized uses, 297, 298

EVICTION

      Damages to personal property, amount recoverable, 12

      Foreclosures or trustee sales, procedures, notices, 2782-2789

EVIDENCE

      Acquittal in other jurisdiction, admissibility in evidence, 2734

      Alcohol or controlled substance, affidavit or declaration of expert witness as to existence or quantity, 32, 33

      Biological evidence of certain crimes, preservation, 1845

EX-FELONS (See also FELONIES)

      Failure to register, genetic marker testing, submission of identifying information to Repository, 80

EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF

      Appraisers of Real Estate, Commission on, duties, 1513

      Budget shortfall, appropriation, duties, 2116, 2122

      Consumer’s Advocate, revolving account for investigations, duties, 2538, 2696

      Critical labor shortage, designation of positions, 1549

      Debts owed State, requests from State Controller regarding, 1181

      Furloughs by state employees, duties, appropriations, 2162, 2163, 2166

      Highway construction, bond issue, duties, 2463

      Housing Division, duties regarding contracts entered into by, 2872

      Independent contractors with State, duties, receipt of contracts, 2230, 2231

      Rainy Day Fund, requests for transfer of money, duties, 1414

      School districts, requests for waiver from certain requirements, duties, 907

      State business portal, approval of contracts to operate, 2028

      United States Treasury, payments to, duties, 2122

      Utility costs for state agencies, duties, 2342

      Victims of crime, compensation awards, duties, 1508

EXCAVATIONS

      Definition of excavation includes boring, 1168

      Sewer service laterals

             Excavations or demolitions proposed, rights and duties of sewer main operators and others, 1167

             Marking of location by governmental entities and others, 1168-1170

EXCHANGE FACILITATORS

      Applicability of laws, technical correction, 35

EXECUTION OF CIVIL JUDGMENTS

      Fees for issuance of writs, 2479

      Trust property, exemption, 803-811

EXPLOSIVES

      Bomb squads, jurisdiction, duties, 683-686

      Damage or destruction of property, penalties, 22

      Definition for purposes of crimes, 21

      Duplicative laws repealed, 23

      Fugitives from justice, definition for purposes of certain crimes, 485

EXTORTION

      Notaries public, conviction disqualifies from appointment, 3027

      Real estate appraisals, improper influence, 1512, 1517

F

FACTORY-BUILT HOUSING (See MANUFACTURED BUILDINGS AND HOMES)

FAIR AND RECREATION BOARDS

      Reno-Sparks Convention Authority, authority regarding real property transactions, 2266

      Room tax (See ROOM TAX)

FALLON, CITY OF (See also CITIES)

      Newlands Project, federal assistance for repair to Truckee Canal urged, 3252

FALSE IMPRISONMENT OF CHILD (See CRIME AGAINST A CHILD)

FAMILY COURTS (See also DISTRICT COURTS)

      Eighth Judicial District, number of judges increased, funding, 2477, 2483

      Placement of children, certain relatives to be given preference, 215, 216, 219, 220

FAMILY SUPPORT ACT, UNIFORM INTERSTATE

      Communication between tribunals, 134

      Convention support orders, procedures, 120-124

      Foreign support orders, foreign tribunals or an obligee, obligor or child residing in foreign country, applicability of laws, 119

      Modification of orders, jurisdiction, 139, 140

      Parent-child relationship, establishment, 119

      Registration and enforcement of certain orders, 119

FAMILY THERAPISTS (See MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS)

FARMING (See AGRICULTURE)

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

      Background checks, authorized requests for information by agencies, 1835, 1843

FEDERAL ECONOMIC STIMULUS MONEY AND PROGRAMS

      Authorized expenditures, availability and transfer of money, 2181

      Energy Commissioner, Nevada, duties, 1410

      Energy conservation projects, loans and set-aside programs, 2002-2004

      Energy, Office of, duties, 1375, 1410, 2002, 2003

      Governor’s Workforce Investment Board, duties, 2278

      Green Jobs Initiative, requirements, 2869, 2872

      Interim Finance Committee, creation of oversight subcommittee, 3292

      Renewable energy projects, loans and set-aside programs, 2002-2004

      State buildings, energy tracking program, funding, 1404, 1405

      State energy reduction plan, funding, 1375

      Tax credit bonds, procedures, 2656, 2659-2661

      Unemployment compensation programs, funding, 16

FELONIES (See also specific crimes)

      Accountants, disqualification from practice, 313, 320

      Animals, possession or sale with intent to use in fight, 973

      Battery committed by strangulation, 87-89

      Child pornography, prohibited acts, 2662

      Common-interest communities, certain violations, 2875, 2876

      Criminal gang recruitment, 417

      Domestic violence battery, 89-91

      Excrement or bodily fluids, unlawful acts by prisoners, 151

      Explosives, damage or destruction of property, 22

      Fraudulent transactions with similar pattern, intent or victim, 143

      Genetic marker testing of offenders (See GENETIC MARKER TESTING)

      Guardian, appointment, consideration of conviction, 783

      Habitual criminals, defined for purposes of sentencing, 567

      Hunting or fishing guides, unlicensed activities, 449

      Identifying information of offenders, submission to Central Repository, 80

      Juvenile court, jurisdiction, 49, 51

      Mortgage agents, disqualification from practice, 2686

      Mortgage brokers, disqualification from practice, 2680, 2685, 2686

      Off-highway vehicle dealers and other licensees, violations, 3090

      Perfusionists, disqualification from practice, unlicensed practice, 2945, 2974

      Personal representatives, appointment, consideration of conviction, 1626

      Physician assistants, disqualification from practice, 2945

      Physicians, disqualification from practice, 2945

      Prostitution, solicitation of child for, 1245

      Racketeering, prohibited acts, 145

      Radio frequency identification, prohibited acts, 761, 762

      Resisting or obstructing public officer, penalties, 163

      Respiratory care practitioners, disqualification from practice, 2945

      Scrap metal, unlawful acts involving, 1242

      Sexual assault protective orders, violation, 229

      Stalking, unlawful acts, 3007

      Streetlights or traffic-control devices, theft, 1242

      Unemployment insurance fraud, 2495

      Viatical settlements, violations, 1804, 1805

      Wildlife licenses or permits, revocation permanently for two or more felony convictions, 2645, 2646

FERNLEY, CITY OF (See also CITIES)

      Newlands Project, federal assistance for repair to Truckee Canal urged, 3252

FINANCE, STATE BOARD OF

      Capital improvement projects, bond issues, duties, 2458, 2463

      Deposits of state money in out-of-state financial institutions, powers, 2656

      Expenses of bond issues, payment, duties, 2464

      Historic preservation, bond issues, duties, 2462

      Tahoe Basin preservation bonds, issuance, 2416, 2417, 2419

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

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, TAXES ON

      Overpayments, credit applied to other tax liabilities, 63, 66

FINANCIAL PLANNERS (See also INVESTMENT ADVISERS)

      Licensure as insurance consultant required to negotiate viatical settlements, 1787

FINES

      Alcoholic beverage awareness program, violations, 479

      Anesthesia or sedation, violations regarding certain services, 530

      Appraisal management companies, violations, 1513, 1519

      Body shops, deceptive trade practices, 2532, 2703

      Business trusts, unlawful operation in State, 1713

      Child care facilities, violations, 930

      Chiropractors, violations, 1020

      Cigarettes, fire safety standards, prohibited acts, 2435, 2437, 2438

      Collection of fines, payment by credit or debit card, convenience fees, 1571-1574

      Construction sites, health and safety violations, 2423

      Corporations, unlawful operation in State, 1684

      Credit cards, printing certain information on sales receipt, 578

      Cribs, distribution of unsafe cribs, 2443

      Debit cards, printing certain information on sales receipt, 578

      Debt-management service providers, violations, 1995

      Defibrillator manufacturers, violations, 778

      Escrow agents and agencies, violations, 741, 742

      Foreclosures or trustee sales, failure to maintain property following purchase, 2784, 2787

      Garagemen, deceptive trade practices, 2532, 2703

      Garbage, unlawful dumping, 408

      Industrial insurance, prohibited acts, 3040, 3041, 3043, 3045

      Limited-liability companies, unlawful operation in State, 1691, 1698

      Limited-liability limited partnerships, unlawful operation in State, 1701, 1702, 1708

      Limited-liability partnerships, unlawful operation in State, 1699

      Limited partnerships, unlawful operation in State, 1701, 1706, 1707

      Local government employee-management relations, failure to pay fees, 2450

      Long-term care administrators, violations, 442

      Manufactured buildings and homes, violations by licensees, 1916, 1925

      Massage therapists, unlawful acts, 2574, 2575, 2579, 2580

      Medical facilities

             Patient safety plan and committee, violations, 554

             Patient safety violations, 558

             Refractive surgery facilities, unlicensed operation, 451

             Sentinel events reports, violations, 554

      Mortgage bankers, violations, 747, 2688

      Mortgage brokers and agents, violations, 747, 1453, 2684, 2686, 2688

      Motor carriers, violations, 467

      Motor vehicle fuel suppliers and retailers, unlawful acts, 2630, 2631

      Motor vehicle sales, deceptive trade practices, 2698, 2699

      Nonprofit corporations, unlawful operation in State, 1685, 1686

      Nuisance violations, 405

      Nurses and nursing assistants, retaliatory acts against, 1420, 1423, 1427

      Off-highway vehicles, violations, 3100

      Ordinances regarding licensure or regulation, violation, 425

      Osteopathic physicians, violations, 2988

      Perfusionists, violations, 2972

      Pet retailers, failure to make disclosures regarding sterilization, 2018

      Physician assistants, violations, 2972

      Physicians, violations, 530, 2951, 2972

      Professional associations, unlawful operation in State, 1713

      Real estate appraisals, violations, 1512, 1519

      Respiratory care practitioners, violations, 2972

      Securities violations, 2562

      Sewer systems, violations related to excavations, 1170

      Solid waste, unlawful dumping, 408

      Special fuel suppliers and retailers, unlawful acts, 2632, 2633, 2641

      Stem cells, imposition of fines for related activities restricted, 2744

      Tires, violations regarding processing, recycling or disposal, 1079, 1080, 1085

      Trust companies, violations, 1146, 1955, 1963

      Unemployment compensation, unlawful acts, 2495

FINGERPRINTING (See also CRIMINAL HISTORY, RECORDS OF)

      Appraisal management companies, 1514

      Debt-management service providers, 1975

      Home, agencies providing personal care services in the, 504

      Homes for individual residential care, 504

      Off-highway vehicle dealers and other licensees, 3091

      Perfusionists, 2952

      Physicians and physician assistants, 2952

      Private investigators and related licensees, unlicensed employees, 1942, 1946

      Psychologists, 2989

      Respiratory care practitioners, 2952

      Scrap metal processors, duties regarding sellers, 1240

FIRE DEPARTMENTS

      Arson investigators, industrial insurance and occupational disease coverage, 542-547

      Cancer, occupational disease coverage, 2822

      Common-interest communities, parking of vehicles, 975

      Consolidation of public safety functions in larger counties, study, 2675

      County fire department districts, fees for transports to medical facilities, 1236

      Infectious diseases, emergency response employees to be notified of possible exposure, 910-913

      Nye County, sales tax for personnel and facilities, implementation, 587, 588

      Volunteer firefighters

             Cancer as occupational disease, 2822

             Heart disease as occupational disease, 749

             Retired public employees, reemployment without loss of benefits, 705

FIRE MARSHAL, STATE

      Authorized expenditures, 2173, 2180

      Cigarette fire safety standards, duties, receipt of reports, 2435-2439

      Foster homes, duties, 1492

      General appropriations, 2113

      Lake Mead Basin, duties, 2746, 2748

      Novelty lighters, duties regarding unlawful sale or distribution, 1416

      Refund of certain fees, appropriation to cover costs, 2251

      Tahoe Basin, duties, 2746, 2748

      Training programs, funding, 2180

FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS (See also DISTRICTS)

      Clearance of vegetation around certain structures, requirements, 2747

      Lake Mead Basin, study of authority and funding, 2750

      Sierra Fire Protection District, transfer of state land to, 2750, 2751

      Tahoe Basin, study of authority and funding, 2746, 2748, 2750

FIREARMS

      Concealed firearms, certification of retired peace officers to carry, 563

      Fugitives from justice, definition for purposes of certain crimes, 485

      Mental illness, persons with

             Court records, transmittal to Central Repository, procedures, 2485-2492

             Petition to regain right to possess firearm, procedures, 2488, 2489

      Resisting or obstructing public officer, penalties, 163

      Wards, determination of mental capacity, 2490

FIRES AND FIRE PROTECTION

      Animal protection, establishment of certain safety codes encouraged, 3199

      Authorized expenditures, 2174

      Cigarette fire safety standards, requirements, penalties, 2433-2439

      Clearance of vegetation around certain structures, requirements, 2747

      Conservation camps, program for operating, establishment, 4

      Fire departments (See FIRE DEPARTMENTS)

      Fire protection districts (See FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS)

      Lake Mead Basin, requirements, 2746, 2748, 2750

      Novelty lighters, unlawful sale or distribution, 1415

      Tahoe Basin, requirements, 513, 2746, 2748, 2750

      Wildfire prevention, use of certain bond proceeds to fund position of coordinator within Department of Wildlife, 2249

      Wildfire Support Group commended and similar models encouraged, 3255

FISCAL ANALYSIS DIVISION (See LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU)

FISHING

      Guides (See GUIDES)

      Licenses, permits or privileges

             Applications, procedures, 2646, 2647

             False information to obtain, penalty, 2647

             Resident licenses, qualifications, 2646

             Revocation permanently for two or more felony convictions, 2645, 2646

FITNESS AND WELLNESS, ADVISORY COUNCIL ON THE STATE PROGRAM FOR

      Chairman and Vice Chairman, selection, 2255

      Committees and subcommittees, appointment, 2255

      Composition, 2254

      Expenditure and reversion of money from previous appropriation extended, 2256

      Members

             Appointment, qualifications, 2255, 2256

             Removal, 2255

FLOOD CONTROL

      Newlands Project, federal assistance for repair to Truckee Canal urged, 3252

      Washoe County

             Flood management projects, financing, 2735-2739, 2742, 2743

             Program to provide financial assistance to property owners, 1429-1431

FOOD

      Clark County, authority to install vending stands at transit facilities, 844

      Donation, receipt or distribution of food, immunities, 146

      Nutrition Education Programs, authorized expenditures, 2168

      WIC program, authorized expenditures, 2170

FOOD AND DRINK ESTABLISHMENTS

      Child care facilities, exemptions from regulation as food establishment, 1013

FORECLOSURES

      Acquisition of foreclosed property, duties of purchasers, effect of noncompliance, 2783, 2784, 2787, 2788

      Attorneys at law, applicability of certain laws, 1460

      Common-interest communities, liens, 1007-1013

      Deficiency judgments, award restricted, 1330

      Foreclosure consultants

             Contract requirements, 1457

             Definition excludes debt-management service providers, 1999

             Examination and supervision, assessments, 1459

             Homeowner defined, applicability of laws, 1460

             Licensing, regulations, 1457

             Mortgage lending fraud, acts constituting, 1461

             Payments to consultant, deposit, records, 1458

             Registration requirements, 748

      Health districts, foreclosure of nuisance abatement liens, 1500

      Holders of beneficial interest in loan, powers of majority, 1553

      Landlords and tenants

             Disclosures by landlords to prospective tenants, violation constitutes deceptive trade practice, 2791

             Eviction procedures, 2785, 2786

             Notice of default and notice of sale, posting on property, 2788

             Notices to tenants

                   Change of ownership of property, 2785, 2786

                   Commencement of foreclosure proceedings, 2782, 2783, 2788, 2789

      Loan modification consultants, licensure and regulation, 1457-1459

      Mediation

             Fees for support of certain mediation programs, 2482

             Right of certain homeowners to request, procedures, 1752-1755

      Notice of default and election to sell

             Contents, 2788

             Owner-occupied housing, requirements, 1752, 1753

             Posting on property, 2788

             Recording, fees, 2482

      Notice of foreclosure, manner of service, 1757, 1758, 2791-2793

      Notice of sale

             Contents, 2781, 2788

             Recording and posting, requirements, 2781, 2782, 2788

             Removal or defacement, penalties, 2783, 2791

             State Board of Health, receipt of certain notice, 2781, 2790

             Tenants or subtenants, receipt of separate notice, 2782, 2783, 2788, 2789

      Payment to cure deficiency before foreclosure, procedure, 1329

      Sale of property

             Recording of trustee’s deed, requirements, liabilities, 1005

             Trustee’s power of sale, 1752-1758, 2791-2793

FOREIGN CITIZENS

      Agricultural labor, applicability of unemployment compensation laws, 1193

      Celebration of Nevada’s ethnic and cultural diversity urged, 3204

      International wills (See WILLS)

      Physician Visa Waiver program, requirements, 771-774

FOREIGN CORPORATIONS (See CORPORATIONS)

FOREIGN COUNTRIES

      Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act, 1640-1644

      Conviction or acquittal of crime in another country as bar to prosecution in Nevada, repeal, 2734

      Interstate Family Support Act, applicability of laws, 119

      Public Employees’ Retirement Board, duties regarding certain Iranian-related investments, 2774-2777

      Taiwan, support for participation in World Health Organization, urged, 3184

      Turkey, actions regarding Ecumenical Patriarchate urged, 3241

      Wills, international (See WILLS)

FOREIGN TRADE ZONES

      Logistics and distribution centers, development in State, study, 3290

FORENSIC LABORATORIES

      Alcohol or controlled substance, affidavit of expert witness as to existence or quantity, 32, 33

      Genetic marker testing of criminal offenders, duties, 82

FORESTER FIREWARDEN, STATE

      Authorized expenditures, 2174

      Clearance of vegetation around certain structures, enforcement, 2747

      Conservation camps, duties, 4

      Duties generally, 2747, 2750

      Lake Mead Basin, duties, 2746, 2748, 2750

      Tahoe Basin, duties, 513, 2746, 2748, 2750

FORESTRY

      Conservation camps (See CONSERVATION CAMPS)

      Federal forest reserves money, authority to create special districts to manage, reports, 1316, 1317

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

 

FORFEITURES

      Child prostitution, forfeiture of assets, use of proceeds, 574-576

FORGERY

      Massage therapy, prohibited acts regarding licenses, 2572, 2573

      Notaries public, conviction disqualifies from appointment, 3027

FORMS

      Authority to solemnize marriages, affidavit, 726

      International wills, certificates, 250

      Marriage

             Certificates, 731

             Licenses, 723

             Revocation of authority to solemnize marriages, affidavit, 722

      Mortgage brokers, surety bonds, 743

      Power of attorney, 193-198, 201-207

FOSSILS

      Paleontological Awareness Month, designation, 384

      Sites, protection and administration, 375-379

      State Paleontologist, designation, duties, 382-384

FOSTER CARE

      Authorized expenditures, 2171

      Clark County, study of integration of health and social services, 1119

      Enhanced foster care rate for certain children, 2117

      Exemption of certain relatives from licensure and regulation, 515, 516

      Legislative Auditor, inspection and review of homes providing emergency shelter or care for certain children, 3

      Legislative Committee on Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice, creation, 2545

      Licensees, employees and adult residents, child abuse and neglect screenings, 515

      Minority children, assessment of disproportionate numbers urged, 3233

      Placement of children, agencies and certain persons providing services, assistance, 1490

      Specialized foster homes, definition, regulation, 1485-1489

      Standardized practice model to address issues related to child and family services, development urged, 3233

FRANCHISES

      Liquor suppliers and wholesalers, prohibited acts by suppliers, 1542, 1543

      Motor vehicles (See MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS AND OTHER LICENSEES)

      Off-highway vehicle dealers, 3097

FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETIES

      College students, continuation of certain coverage, 1785

      Fund for Insurance Administration and Enforcement, fee, 1763

      Genetic information nondiscrimination, requirements, 1785

      Legislative study concerning establishment of health insurance exchange, 3005

      Mental health coverage, parity and equity requirements, 1785

      Prescription drugs, coverage for certain previously approved drugs, 1785

      Substance abuse coverage, parity and equity requirements, 1785

FRAUD

      Consumer Affairs for Minorities, Ombudsman of, duties, 1502

      Mortgage lending fraud, acts constituting, 1461-1463

      Notaries public, conviction disqualifies from appointment, 3027

      Transactions with similar pattern, intent or victim, penalty, 143

      Unemployment insurance fraud, penalties, 2494, 2495

FUELS, ALTERNATIVE (See ALTERNATIVE FUELS)

FUGITIVES FROM JUSTICE

      Definition for purposes of certain crimes, 485

FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS

      Licenses, permits or certificates, procedures for summary suspension, 651

      Nevada State Funeral Board

             Members, qualifications, 871

             Public health information, sharing with other regulatory bodies, 870, 871

FUNERALS

      Guardian and ward, money for expenses exempt from other claims, 1657

      Indigent persons, relative’s liability for expenses, 1666

      Industrial insurance death benefits, burial expenses, 3038, 3039

G

GAMING

      Cash transactions, obsolete provision regarding records repealed, 277

      Disseminators of live broadcasts and information for racing, requirements, fees, 287, 288

      Employees, definition, filing of change of employment notices, 274, 281, 282

      Gaming debts, recovery by patrons, procedures, 286

      Gaming device, definition of term, 274

      Government-owned or governmental entities involved in gaming, regulation, 2429

      Heirs or devisees, restrictions on transfer of interests, 290

      Licensure or finding of suitability

             Call centers for licensed race book or sports pool, requirements, 279

             Games, persons inventing, developing or owning property rights, 279

             Limited-liability partnerships, applicability of laws, 288

             Nonrestricted licenses

                   Requirements, 2429

                   Spring Mountains, prohibition on issuance, 737

             Standards and qualifications, failure to maintain grounds for disciplinary action, 280, 281

      Manufacturers

             Definitions, 273, 276

             Independent contractors, regulation, reports, 289, 290

      Problem gambling (See PROBLEM GAMBLING)

      Sports pools and race books

             Agreements negotiated by Off-Track Pari-Mutuel Wagering Committee, requirements, 2431

             Call centers, licensing and finding of suitability may be required, 279

             Dog racing, applicability of laws, 2429-2431

             Live broadcasts for racing, dissemination, requirements, fees, 287, 288

             Non-sporting events, wagering allowed, 2429

GAMING COMMISSION, NEVADA

      Authorized expenditures, 2177

      Confidentiality of information, certain information deemed privileged, 276, 277

      Former members, certain acts or employment restricted, civil penalties, 1044, 1074

      Gaming devices, duties, 274

      Governmental entities involved in gaming, regulation, 2429

      Heirs or devisees, transfer of gaming interests, duties, 290

      Manufacturers and independent contractors, regulations, 289, 290

      Off-Track Pari-Mutuel Wagering Committee, duties, 2431

      Pari-mutuel wagering, disseminators, duties, 287, 288

      Spring Mountains, nonrestricted licenses prohibited, 737

GAMING CONTROL BOARD, STATE

      Authorized expenditures, 2172, 2177, 2182

      Branch offices, authority to establish, 276

      Confidentiality of information, certain information deemed privileged, 276, 277

      Former members, certain acts or employment restricted, civil penalties, 1044, 1074

      Hearing Panels, Account for the Operation of, transfer of money, 291

      Heirs or devisees, transfer of gaming interests, duties, 290

      Independent contractors, approval of contracts, 2230

      Racing and Pari-Mutuel Wagering, Account for, sources, 291

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2154, 2155, 2165

      Taxes and fees, reports to Interim Finance Committee, 970

GANGS, CRIMINAL

      Building or place used for criminal activity, nuisance, remedies, 1309-1312

      Injunctions and recovery of damages, authority of local entities, penalty for violations, 1312-1314

      Recruitment, penalty, 417

      School districts, policy prohibiting gang activity on school property, 1195

GARAGES AND REPAIR SHOPS

      Acceptance of vehicle for repair, duties, 2530, 2701

      Complaints against and investigation of shop, reports, 2532, 2533, 2703, 2704

      Deceptive trade practices

             Acts deemed, 2531, 2702, 2703

             Administrative fines, 2532, 2703

             Investigations, reports, 2532, 2533, 2703, 2704

      Estimates

             Cost estimate to be furnished for certain repairs, contents, 2530, 2701

             Notice of additional charges, 2530, 2531, 2701, 2702

             Repairs to be in accordance with written estimate or statement, 2531, 2702

      Liens, requirements, enforcement, 2531, 2532, 2702, 2703

      Records to be retained by garageman, 2531, 2702

      Replaced parts to be delivered to person authorizing repairs, 2531, 2702

      Signs, requirements, penalties, 2528-2530, 2699-2701

      Statement of charges, requirements, penalties, 2532, 2703

      Violations, civil penalties, injunctive relief, 2533, 2704

GARBAGE (See also SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL)

      Civil penalties for unlawful dumping, disposition, 408

      Counties, authority to establish control programs for unlawful dumping, 408

GARNISHMENT

      Writs, issuance, 2479

GASOHOL (See ALTERNATIVE FUELS)

GASOLINE TAXES (See MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TAXES)

GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION

      Equality Day designated, 3222

GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS ACT

      Contents, 2105-2125

GENERAL AUTHORIZED EXPENDITURES ACT

      Contents, 2166-2183

GENERAL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ACT

      Contents, 2456-2470

GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS (See also DISTRICTS)

      Ethics in Government Law, Nevada, applicability, 1047, 1048

      Overton Power District, number and election of trustees, 2245

GENERATION-SKIPPING TRANSFER TAX

      Apportionment in certain cases, 1631

GENETIC MARKER TESTING

      Biological evidence of certain crimes, preservation, 1845

      County funds for genetic marker testing, sources and use, 82

      Postconviction petitions for testing authorized, 1197-1200

      Specimen required to be submitted by certain offenders without court order, 80

GEOTHERMAL ENERGY (See RENEWABLE ENERGY)

GIFTS

      Cancer Drug Donation Program, establishment, 454-456

      Common-interest community managers, prohibited acts, 2817

      Teen mentoring programs, application and acceptance, 653

GOLF CARTS

      Operation on streets in planned communities, 85

GOLF COURSES

      Computation of deferred taxes following disqualification for open-space assessment, 1228, 1230

GOOD SAMARITAN LAW

      Community service as professional disciplinary assignment, effect, 871

 

GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES TAX

      Amount increased by reduction of depreciation allowed, allocation of additional revenue, 2190, 2191, 2193

      Clark County, use of supplemental tax for county operating costs, 2079

      Minimum tax increased, allocation of additional revenue, 2191, 2193

      Washoe County, imposition of supplemental tax without voter approval, use of proceeds, 2077, 2078

GOVERNOR

      Appointments made by

             Clemency Board, 3259

             Common-Interest Communities and Condominium Hotels, Commission for, 2905

             District court judges, 3272

             Dream Tags, Advisory Board on, 2059, 2063

             Economic Development, Commission on, 2754, 2757

             Educational Opportunity for Military Children, Compact on, Council members and Commissioner, 2614, 2615

             Emergency Medical Services, Committee on, duty removed, 666

             Energy Commissioner, Nevada, 1366, 2015

             Intermediate Appellate Court, judges, 3224, 3225, 3272

             Judicial Discipline, Commission on, 1336, 1337

             Judicial Performance, Commission on, 3270

             Judicial Selection, Commission on, 3273

             Maternal and Child Health, Advisory Board on, duty removed, 666

             Mental Health and Developmental Services Administrator, duty removed, 270

             Minority Health, Office of, Advisory Committee, duty removed, 662

             Nevada Academy of Health, 57, 58

             Off-Highway Vehicles, Commission on, 3082, 3105

             Psychological Examiners, Board of, 1481

             Stroke and Heart Disease, Advisory Committee for the Prevention and Treatment of, 294, 296

             Supreme Court justices, 3272

             Wildlife Commissioners, Board of, 445

             Workforce Investment Board, 2277

      Authorized expenditures

             Augmentations, approval, 2177

             Office of Governor, 2166

      Bill draft requests, number authorized, form, 1568

      Budget (See STATE FINANCES AND FUNDS)

      Cesar Chavez Day, proclamation, 388

      Consumer Health Assistance, Office for (See CONSUMER HEALTH ASSISTANCE, OFFICE FOR)

      Corporations, certain duty removed, 1685

      Education

             Other State Education Programs Account, duties, 2136

             School funding generally, duties, 2129

      Emergency management, confiscation of equipment from broadcasters, limitations, 497-500

      Energy, Office of (See ENERGY, OFFICE OF)

      Federal stimulus money, duties, 2181

      Gaming Control Board, transfers of money, recommendations, 2182

      General appropriations

             Education stabilization funds, approval of transfers, 2123

             Office and Mansion, 2105

             Transfers between fiscal years, recommendations, 2114-2116, 2119

             Work programs, approval of revisions, 2114, 2129

      Homeland Security, Office for, employee salaries, 2147

      Mansion

             Capital improvement projects, funding, 2456

             General appropriations, 2105

      Military, Office of the (See MILITARY, OFFICE OF THE)

      Nuclear Projects, Agency for (See NUCLEAR PROJECTS, AGENCY FOR)

      Paleontological Awareness Month, duties, 384

      Public health emergencies, duties, receipt of information, 367, 368

      Reports, receipt

             Early childhood education programs, 2132

             Energy, Office of, 1370

             Fitness and Wellness, State Program for, 2256

             Judicial Discipline, Commission on, 1337

             Medical Examiners, Board of, 2948

             Osteopathic Medicine, State Board of, 2981

             Public Employees’ Retirement Board, 2777

             Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Authority, 1379

             Revenue stabilization, legislative study, 3304

             Tahoe Basin, fire prevention and forest health, 513

             Youth Legislature, Nevada, 254

      Salary, payment, 2120

      State employee reimbursements or purchase of credit, duties, 2182

      Wildlife budget accounts, duties, 2181

      Workforce Investment Board, duties, 2277, 2278

GRANTS

      Agriculture Within This State, Account for License Plates for Promotion of, use, 352

      Education

            Autism, training of personnel working with pupils with, 1538

             Early childhood education programs, 2131

             Innovation and prevention of remediation, programs for, 243-245, 2323-2326

             Student incentive grants, funding, 2107, 2168

             Teen mentoring programs, application and acceptance, 653

      Federal stimulus programs (See FEDERAL ECONOMIC STIMULUS MONEY AND PROGRAMS)

      Fitness and Wellness, State Program for, 2255, 2256

      Grants Management Unit

             Appropriation, 2108

             Authorized expenditures, 2169

      Job training and education programs in industry sectors, 2278

      Off-Highway Vehicles, Fund for, use, 3085

      Sewer systems, connection to systems in Washoe County, 1428

      Small business start-up loans for senior citizens and veterans, 148

      Water pollution control, award of subgrants authorized, 636

      Water systems

             Flood control programs in Washoe County, 1429-1431

             Matching funds for capital improvements grants, determination, 669

             Nonprofit providers, eligibility and requirements for grants, 564-566

             Subgrants for certain purposes authorized, 635

             Washoe County, connection to system, 1428

GRAZING AND GRAZING LANDS (See also PUBLIC LANDS)

      Grazing boards, removal from State Department of Agriculture, 1595

      Lawsuits involving grazing on public land, disapproval expressed, 3242

      Sale of home or lot adjacent to open range, required disclosures, 670

      Weeds (See WEEDS)

GREEN BUILDINGS (See also ENERGY CONSERVATION)

      Legislative study of production and use of energy in State, 3298

      State buildings, adoption of standards and guidelines for energy efficiency, 2755, 2756

      Tax abatements, application procedures, 988, 989

      Weatherization and retrofitting of public buildings, 2869-2872

GREEN JOBS INITIATIVE

      Adoption, 2865

      Legislative study of efforts to attract green jobs, 3298

GROCERY STORES (See also RETAILERS)

      Donation of food, immunities, 146

GROUP CARE FACILITIES (See RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR GROUPS)

GROUP INSURANCE FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES (See INSURANCE)

GUARDIANS AND WARDS

      Abandoned property, presumption of abandonment of certain property prohibited, 1665

      Accountings regarding wards residing in institution or facility, duties of care provider, 1640

      Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act, 1640-1644

      Appointment of guardian

             Felony conviction, consideration, 783

             Hearings, procedures, 2521, 2522

             Jurisdiction of courts, 1641, 1642

             Petitions, contents, 1647, 1648

             Power of attorney, principal may nominate guardian, 177, 199

             Temporary guardians, requirements, limitation of powers, 1649-1654

             Venue for appointment of guardian, 1645

             Without issuance of citation, requirements, 1648, 1649

      Court fees for filing certain petitions, 2479

      Definitions, 1639, 1644

      Firearms, determination of mental capacity of proposed ward, 2490

      Funeral expenses, exemption of money from claims, amount, 1657

      Guardian of estate

             Administration of smaller estates, 1656

             Guardianship accounts, access and management, 1660

      Guardian of the person, general functions, 1656, 1657

      Hearings on petitions, notices, 1644, 1659

      Involuntary court-ordered admission of ward to certain facilities, notification of guardian of certain actions, 1667-1669

      Legislative Committee on Senior Citizens, Veterans and Adults With Special Needs, duties, 2413

      Management of estates, requirements, 1657-1660

      Medical records, inspection by guardians, 1666, 1667

      Nevada Higher Education Prepaid Tuition Trust Fund, transfers to, 1658

      Petition directing guardian to take certain action, filing, considerations, 784

      Petitioners, when determined to be vexatious litigants, sanctions, 1639

      Private professional guardians, definition, qualifications, 1644, 1655

      Proposed wards

             Hearings for appointment of guardian, procedures, 2521, 2522

             Needs of ward, assessment by physician required, 2521

             Right to counsel, notice, 2521, 2522

      Public guardians (See PUBLIC GUARDIANS)

      Records and documents to be maintained by guardian, 1639

      Residence of ward within State, requirements, applicability of laws, 1645

      Residential facilities

             Accountings of financial activities pertaining to wards, 1640

             Placement of wards in certain facilities, requirements, reports, 2522-2524

      Sales of real and personal property, requirements, 1661-1663

      School pupils (See also SCHOOLS, PRIVATE; SCHOOLS, PUBLIC)

             Kindergarten, authority to opt-out of full-day program, 2138

             Leave to attend conferences and events, grant by employers, 1246-1249

             Middle school or junior high school, conference requirements, 1334

             Programs and services available to pupils, notice, 1315

             School choice, when offered, 2302, 2303

             Schools demonstrating need for improvement, notice, 2301-2304, 2320

GUIDES

      Compensation for guide service without proof of licensure prohibited, 446

      Guide service defined, 446, 448

      Subguides, applicability of laws, 446-448

      Unlicensed activities, penalties, 446, 449

GUNS (See FIREARMS)

H

HABITUAL CRIMINALS

      Definition, 567

HALFWAY HOUSES (See ALCOHOL OR DRUG ABUSE; PRISONS AND PRISONERS)

HANDICAPPED PERSONS (See DISABILITIES, PERSONS WITH)

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

      Biological, chemical or radiological agents, duties of health authorities, 554-556

      Cleaning products used in public schools, requirements, 983-986

      Nuclear Projects, Agency for (See NUCLEAR PROJECTS, AGENCY FOR)

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF

      Aging Services Division

             Abuse, neglect, exploitation or isolation of older persons

                   Investigation reports, receipt, 2447

                   Multidisciplinary teams to investigate, membership, 2448

             Administrator, salary, 2151

             Advocates for residents of facilities for long-term care, duties, 42

             Authorized expenditures, 2171

             Community Advocate for Elder Rights, Office of, creation, 43

             Criminal history information, receipt and use, 1839

             Disabilities, persons with

                   Account for Services for Persons With Impaired Speech or Hearing, creation, deposits, 2385, 2406

                   Communication Services for Persons Who Are Deaf or Hard Hearing and Persons With Speech Disabilities, Committee on, creation, 2377-2379

                   Duties generally, 2396-2398

                   Intermediary services organizations, duties, 2386-2393

                   Interpreters and realtime captioning providers, duties, 2368, 2398, 2401-2406

                   Program to enable persons with disabilities to live in unsupervised setting, 2384

                   Signature stamps, development of standards regarding, duties, 2379, 2380

                   Telecommunication devices for certain persons, development and administration of program, 285, 2384, 2397

                   Transition Services, Interagency Advisory Board on, creation, 2381-2384

                   Traumatic brain injuries, duties, 2393, 2394, 2397

             Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Office of State, creation, duties, 41, 42

             Ombudsman for Aging Persons, Office of, abolished, 43

             PACE program, duties, 1255, 1256, 1258

      Capital improvement projects, funding, 2457, 2461

      Child and Family Services, Division of

             Administrative personnel, appointment, 271, 272

             Administrator, salary, 2151

             Authorized expenditures, 2171

             Child Care, Bureau of Services for, duties, 926-930

             Emotional disturbance, children with, procedures for court-ordered admission to locked facilities, 410-413

             Interagency committee to evaluate child welfare, representation, 221

             Juvenile sex offenders, duties, 1842

             Money received from non-State sources, acceptance, 2182

             Performance audits of governmental facilities, 3

             Psychotropic medication, provision to certain children, duties, 410, 414, 3233

             Referral of persons for treatment or services, procedures, 328

             Standardized practice model to address issues related to child and family services, development urged, 3233

             Youth Parole Bureau, salary of Chief, 2152

      Children’s Health Insurance Program, establishment of electronic application system, 629

      Director

             Biennial budget requests, considerations, 678

             Child support, duties, 944

             Child welfare, interagency committee to evaluate, authority, duties, 221

             Communication Services for Persons Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Persons With Speech Disabilities, appointments, 657

             Developmental disabilities, persons with, duties, 2367

             Disabilities, Nevada Commission on Services for Persons With, ex officio member, appointments, 655

             Juvenile sex offenders, compilation and analysis of data, duties, 1842

             Mental Health Administrator, appointment, 269

             Mental health consortia, receipt of reports, duties, 676-679

             Personal services to persons with severe functional disabilities, duties, 659

             Public health emergencies, duties, 367

             Salary, 2151

      Disabilities, persons with, reports of housing suitable for rent by, duties, 540

      Emotional disturbance, children with, duty to receive annual service plan removed, 665

      General appropriations, 2108-2110, 2115, 2118, 2119

      Health Care Financing and Policy, Division of

             Administrator, salary, 2151

             Authorized expenditures, 2170

             Disproportionate share hospitals, duties, 2293-2299

      Health Division

             Administrator, salary, 2151

             Anesthesia or conscious or deep sedation provided by physicians or certain facilities, duties, receipt of reports, 529-531, 535, 537

             Authorized expenditures, 2170

             Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Program, duties, 303

             Defibrillator database, creation, duties, 777

             Dental Health Officer, State, duties, 29

             Dental Hygienist, State Public Health, duties, 29

             Early intervention services, duties, 1539, 1540

             Fitness and Wellness, State Program for

                   Advisory Council (See FITNESS AND WELLNESS, ADVISORY COUNCIL ON THE STATE PROGRAM FOR)

                   Grants, 2255, 2256

                   Reports, 2256

             Homes for individual residential care, duties, 1444

             Inspections of medical facilities and facilities for the dependent, reports, 530, 559

             Medical marijuana program, duties, 617

             Medical records, authority, requirements, 557

             MRSA, control programs encouraged, 823

             National Healthcare Safety Network, participation by medical facilities, duties, 3068

             Near-miss events, duties, reports, 3071

             Nursing services, receipt of staffing plans, duties, 2025, 2026

             Occupational boards, sharing of information, joint investigations, 870, 871

             Oral Health, State Program for, creation, duties, 26

             Patient identification mechanism, duties, report, 3071

             Patient safety plans and committees, duties, reports, 553, 554

             Physician Visa Waiver Program, establishment, duties, 771-774

             Refractive surgery facilities, duties, 451

             Residential facilities for groups, duties, 1444

             Sentinel events, reports, duties, 551-554, 3068-3071

             State Health Officer

                   Biological, chemical or radiological agents, reports, duties, 554-557

                   Fitness and Wellness, Advisory Council on State Program for, certain duties removed, 2255

                   Infectious diseases, duties, receipt of reports, 554-557

                   Lead level screenings of minors, receipt of reports, 458

                   Practice of medicine, restrictions, 2554

                   Public health emergencies, duties, 367, 369

                   Qualifications, 2553

                   Salary, 2151

             Stroke and Heart Disease, Advisory Committee for the Prevention and Treatment of, creation, 293

             Surgical centers for ambulatory patients, duties, 530

             Tobacco, programs to prevent, reduce or treat use, duties, 875

      Lead, blood tests to determine presence in children, duties, 457

      Medicaid (See also MEDICAID)

             Applications, establishment of system for electronic submission, 629

             Hospitals and disproportionate share payments, audits, 2297, 2299

             Study of financing and rates, duties, 309

             Treatment and services to persons involved in child welfare system, duties, 328

      Mental Health and Developmental Services, Division of

             Administrative personnel, appointment, 269-272

             Administrator

                   Appointment, powers, 271

                   Salary, 2151

             Authorized expenditures, 2170

             Criminal defendants

                   Commitment to and conditional release from facilities, duties, 116, 117

                   Discharge, release or escape, notice to victim of crime, 71

             Emergency admissions to facilities, duties regarding medical exams, 335

             Jobs and day training for persons with mental retardation, regulation, 2235-2242

             Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services cemetery, preservation, 718

      Personal Assistance for Persons with Severe Functional Disabilities, Advisory Committee on, transfer, 660, 668

      Public schools, consultations regarding cleaning products used in, 983, 984

      Traumatic Brain Injuries, Advisory Committee on, transfer, 661

      Unclassified employees, salaries, 2151, 2152, 2158, 2165

      Welfare and Supportive Services, Division of

             Administrator, salary, 2151

             Authorized expenditures, 2171

             Child support, duties, 944

             Criminal history information, receipt and use, 1839

             Divorce, provision of social security numbers of parties to Division unnecessary, 955

             Eligibility Operations Data System Enhancement project, funding, 2117

             Energy assistance programs, duties, reports, authorized expenditures, 1389, 1390, 2171

             Interstate Family Support Act, designated support enforcement agency, 126

             Referral of certain persons for treatment or services, procedures, 328

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

HEALTH CLINICS

      Cancer Drug Donation Program, establishment, 454-456

      Dental offices or clinics, ownership and operation by certain nonprofit entities authorized, 1092-1094

HEALTH CLUBS

      Contracts, requirements, 2722

      Defibrillators, placement, 778

      Registration and security, requirements, 2711, 2712

HEALTH DIVISION (See HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF)

HEALTH EMERGENCIES, PUBLIC

      Declaration, procedures following, 367

      Emergency medical technicians, endorsements, 1533, 1534

      Emergency teams, designation, duties, 367-369

      Investigation of disease or exposure to certain agents having significant effect on public health, 554-556

HEALTH INSURANCE (See INSURANCE)

HEALTH, LOCAL BOARDS AND OFFICERS

      Biological, radiological or chemical agents, duties, 554-556

      Child care facilities exempt from regulation as food establishment, 1013

      Clark County

             Extermination of insects and other pests, authority, 1499

             Health hazards on certain property, authority, 1500

             Integration of health and social services, study, 1119

             Methamphetamine and controlled substances, remediation, duties, 824

             Tobacco, programs to prevent, reduce or treat use, duties, 877

      Emergency medical technicians, endorsements, authority, 1533

      Garbage, dumping unlawfully, remission of civil penalties to health district, 408

      Infectious diseases

             Emergency response employees exposed to diseases, duties, 910-913

             Investigations and reports, 554-556

      Injunctive relief sought by, authority of courts, 552

      Lead, screenings to determine presence in children, receipt of reports, 458

      Public health emergencies, duties, 367

      Study of establishment of district boards of health in smaller counties, 1119

      Tires, facilities for processing or recycling, duties, 1078, 1079, 1081

      Washoe County

             Extermination of insects and other pests, authority, 1499

             Health hazards on certain property, authority, 1500

             Tobacco, programs to prevent, reduce or treat use of, duties, 877

HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS

      Autism, coverage requirements, 1471-1474

      College students, continuation of certain coverage, 1785

      Fund for Insurance Administration and Enforcement, fee, 1763

      Genetic information nondiscrimination, requirements, 1785

      Legislative study concerning establishment of health insurance exchange, 3005

      Mental health coverage, parity and equity requirements, 1785

      Out-of-network providers, study of payment system, 3301

      Prescription drugs, coverage for certain previously approved drugs, 1785

      Substance abuse coverage, parity and equity requirements, 1785

HEALTH, MATERNAL AND CHILD

      Advisory Board on Maternal and Child Health, appointment, nonvoting members, 666, 668

      Authorized expenditures for programs, 2170

      Drug Exposure, Office of Statewide Coordinator for Children Who Are Endangered by, creation, 1531

      Early intervention services for children with disabilities, 1540

      General appropriation for services, 2110

      Lead levels in children, testing to be encouraged, requirements, 457

      Syphilis testing in pregnant women, requirements, 307

HEALTH, NEVADA ACADEMY OF (See NEVADA ACADEMY OF HEALTH)

HEALTH, STATE BOARD OF

      Anesthesia or conscious or deep sedation, duties, 531, 538

      Biological, radiological or chemical agents, regulations, 555, 556

      Controlled substance remediation, duties, 824

      Emergency Medical Services, Committee on, appointment of members, 666

      Emergency medical technicians, duties, 1533, 1536

      Health districts and departments in smaller counties, study of establishment, 1119

      HIV testing, regulatory authority, 308

      Infections, regulations, 553

      Infectious diseases, regulations, 555, 556

      Injunctive relief sought by, authority of courts, 552

      Lead, screenings to determine presence in children, regulation, 458

      Maternal and Child Health, Advisory Board on, duties, 666, 668

      Medical records of providers and facilities, duties, 557, 2549

      Methamphetamine remediation, duties, 824

      Minority Health, Office of, appointment of Advisory Committee, 662, 668

      Patient safety plans and committees, regulations, 554

      Physician Visa Waiver Program, duties, 772, 774

      Public health emergencies, duties, 367, 369

      Sale of property belonging to medical facilities, receipt of notice, 2781, 2790

      Sentinel events involving certain patients, reports, duties, 551-554

      Surgical centers for ambulatory patients, duties, 531, 538

HEALTHY NEVADA, FUND FOR A

      Authorized expenditures, 2169

      EPS/Homemaker programs, funding, 2176

      Home and Community-Based Programs, funding, 2176

      State General Fund, transfer of money to, 2365, 2366

      Tobacco, programs to prevent, reduce or treat use, funding, 875

HEARING AID SPECIALISTS

      Board of Hearing Aid Specialists

             Complaints filed against licensees, retention of records, 893

             Health care records, duties, 2549

             Members, qualifications, 871

             Public health information, sharing with other regulatory bodies, 870, 871

      Health care records (See MEDICAL RECORDS)

      Licenses, procedures for summary suspension, 651

      Medical facilities operated by, effect of unlicensed operation, 892, 893

HEARING-IMPAIRED PERSONS (See DISABILITIES, PERSONS WITH)

HEART DISEASE (See also DISEASES)

      Advisory Committee on Prevention and Treatment, creation, 293

      Occupational disease (See OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES)

HENDERSON, CITY OF (See also CITIES)

      Bus turnouts, construction, 2260

      Consolidation or reorganization of certain functions, study, 2675

      Housing authorities, creation of regional authorities, 2222-2226

HERBAL MEDICINE (See ORIENTAL MEDICINE)

HIGH-INTEREST LOANS

      Inspection of records by Commissioner, restrictions, 1731

HIGHWAY PATROL, NEVADA (See also PEACE OFFICERS)

      Appropriations, 2113, 2115

      Authorized expenditures, 2173

      Capital improvement projects, funding, 2459

      Chief, salary, 2156

      Criminal statistical data, exchange, 1351

      Private patrolmen, issuance of permits to use flashing amber lights, 1097

      Vehicles, funding, 2115

HIGHWAY USER FEE APPORTIONMENT ACT, INTERSTATE

      Applicability of laws, 468

HIGHWAYS AND ROADS

      Construction, maintenance and repair

             Bids, on-line submission authorized, requirements, 1161, 1162

             Bond issue to fund construction, 2463

             Governmental services tax, use in Washoe County, 2077, 2078

             Logistics and distribution centers, study of transportation issues, 3290

             Regional transportation projects

                   Clark County, technical correction to certain funding provisions, 161

                   Funding procedures, 846

             Smaller contracts, procedures, 905

             Tax for construction, maintenance and repair of public roads, reimbursement to State for collection costs, 2091

             Traffic offenses in construction zones, additional penalties, 680-682

             Washoe County, funding of projects, 3049

      Department of Transportation (See TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Interstate Highway User Fee Apportionment Act, applicability of laws, 468

      Mapping of certain county roads to preserve certain rights-of-way over public lands urged, 3256

      Regional transportation commissions (See REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS)

      Sale of home or lot adjacent to open range, required disclosures, 670

      State Route 159, Red Rock Canyon, speed limits, 267

      Tax for improvement of transportation, temporary use of proceeds for operating costs in Clark County, 2081, 2082

      Traffic control (See TRAFFIC CONTROL)

HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND ARCHEOLOGY

      Archeological Conservancy, property tax exemption, 572, 573

      Bond issues

             2001 bond issue, rescission and reenactment of funding for certain projects, 2464

             Protection and conversion of historic buildings, 2462

      California Trail Wayside Sites, reversion of prior funding extended, 708

      Land use planning, preservation of historic neighborhoods, 2758-2761, 2766, 2770

      Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services cemetery, preservation, 718

      Paleontological Awareness Month, designation, 384

      Paleontological sites, protection and development, 375-379

      State Paleontologist, designation, duties, 382-384

      Women’s History Month proclaimed, 3186

HISTORIC PRESERVATION, OFFICE OF (See CULTURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF)

HIV (See also DISEASES)

      AIDS Drug Assistance Program, appropriation, 2115

      Medical laboratories, duties, regulations regarding HIV testing, 308

HOME, AGENCIES PROVIDING NURSING IN THE

      General provisions (See MEDICAL AND RELATED FACILITIES)

      Infectious diseases, investigations by health authorities, duties, 554-556

      Inspections, reports, requirements, 559

      Licenses, procedures for summary suspension, 558

      Patient safety violations, penalties, 558

HOME, AGENCIES PROVIDING PERSONAL CARE SERVICES IN THE

      General provisions (See MEDICAL AND RELATED FACILITIES)

      Inspections, reports, requirements, 559

      Licensees, background checks, 504

      Licenses, procedures for summary suspension, 558

      Patient safety violations, penalties, 558

HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS

      Appropriation, 2176

HOME RULE

      Dillon’s Rule, study of abolishment, 2595

HOMELAND SECURITY (See also EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT; TERRORISM)

      Governor’s Office, employee salaries, 2147

      Readiness centers, funding, 2457, 2461, 2462

HOMELESS PERSONS (See also INDIGENT PERSONS)

      Homeless Youth Awareness Day designated, 3230

HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS (See also OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS; PHYSICIANS)

      Armed Forces officers, agreements to provide care in hospitals, 818, 820

      Board of Homeopathic Medical Examiners

             Complaints filed against licensees, retention of records, 882

             Health care records, duties, 2549

             Members

                   Ethics, requirements, 871, 1017

                   Qualifications of non-licensee members, 871

             Public health information, sharing with other regulatory bodies, 870, 871

             Retaliation against physicians prohibited, 1424

      Health care records (See MEDICAL RECORDS)

      Licenses, procedures for summary suspension, 652, 882

      Medical facilities operated by, effect of unlicensed operation, 881, 882

      Whistleblowers, retaliation by physicians for certain acts prohibited, 1424

HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS (See COMMON-INTEREST COMMUNITIES)

HOMES FOR INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTIAL CARE

      Admission of persons failing to meet requirements prohibited, exception, 1441

      Background investigation of licensees and employees, 504-506

      Damage to property of older patient, procedures regarding complaints, 507

      General provisions (See MEDICAL AND RELATED FACILITIES)

      Legislative study of group homes, 1289

      Licenses

             Denial, suspension or revocation, grounds, 506

             Renewal, requirements, 502

      Surety bonds or deposits in lieu, requirements, 502, 503

HOMESTEADS

      Declaration, form, 45

      Estates of decedents, setting apart homestead for surviving spouse or minor children, 1629

HOOVER DAM (See also WATER)

      Hydrokinetic generation project, study, 874

HORSES

      Grazing lands (See GRAZING AND GRAZING LANDS)

      Heil Wild Horse Bequest, authorized expenditures, 2174

      Protection, establishment of certain safety codes encouraged, 3199

      Racing

             Call centers, licensure and finding of suitability, 279

             Live broadcasts, dissemination, requirements, fees, 287, 288

HOSPICE CARE (See also MEDICAL AND RELATED FACILITIES)

      Defibrillators, requirements, 778

      Infectious diseases, investigations by health authorities, duties, 554-556

      Inspections, reports, requirements, 559

      Licenses, procedures for summary suspension, 558

      Patient safety violations, penalties, 558

HOSPITAL, MEDICAL OR DENTAL SERVICE, NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS FOR

      College students, continuation of certain coverage, 1785

      Fund for Insurance Administration and Enforcement, fee, 1763

      Genetic information nondiscrimination, requirements, 1785

      Legislative study concerning establishment of health insurance exchange, 3005

      Mental health coverage, parity and equity requirements, 1785

      Out-of-network providers, study of payment system, 3301

      Prescription drugs, coverage for certain previously approved drugs, 1785

      Substance abuse coverage, parity and equity requirements, 1785

HOSPITALS

      Armed Forces medical officers, agreements to provide care authorized, 818

      Children’s Miracle Network and children’s hospitals, support urged, 3248

      Defibrillators, requirements, 778

      Disproportionate share hospitals

             Calculation of uncompensated care costs and rate, 2295-2297

             Counties, payments to Division, procedure, 2297

             Payments to hospitals, procedures, reports, 2294, 2297

      Elko County, sales tax for construction of hospital, collection costs, 2098, 2099

      Emergency services (See also EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES)

             Clark County, transfer of patients and availability of services and care, reports, 2654

      Health care records (See MEDICAL RECORDS)

      Infectious diseases, investigations by health authorities, duties, 554-556

      Inspections, reports, requirements, 559

      Licenses, procedures for summary suspension, 558

      Mental illness, persons with, medical treatment, 335

      MRSA, control programs encouraged, 823

      Naming rights to public hospitals, lease authorized, use of proceeds, 2653

      National Healthcare Safety Network, participation, duties, 3068

      Near-miss events, study regarding tracking and reporting, 3071

      Nurse staffing requirements in larger counties, duties concerning plans, 2024

      Out-of-network providers, study of payment system, 3301

      Patient safety plans and committees, duties, penalties for violations, 551, 552, 554, 558

      Patient safety violations, penalties, 558

      Sentinel events

             Investigation and implementation of plan to remedy, 3068

             Reports, duties regarding, penalty for violations, 551, 552, 554

             Summary of certain reports, preparation, publication on Internet, 3069

      Staffing committees, establishment in certain hospitals, reports, 2024

      Stroke and Heart Disease, Advisory Committee for the Prevention and Treatment of, representation, 293

HOTELS (See PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS)

HOUSEHOLD GOODS, TRANSPORTATION (See MOTOR CARRIERS)

HOUSING

      Affordable housing (See AFFORDABLE HOUSING)

      Building codes (See BUILDING CODES)

      Building permits, extension of validity of permit if land leased for renewable energy projects, 2280

      Common-interest communities (See COMMON-INTEREST COMMUNITIES)

      Contractors (See CONTRACTORS)

      Disabilities, persons with

             Aging and Disability Services Division, duties, 2397

             Reports of housing suitable for rent by, 540

      Electric resistance heating systems, procedure for use, 987, 988

      Employer-assisted housing, continuation of grant program, 607

      Energy conservation (See ENERGY CONSERVATION)

      Foreclosures (See FORECLOSURES)

      Home loans (See MORTGAGES)

      Homesteads (See HOMESTEADS)

      Landlord and tenant (See LANDLORD AND TENANT)

      Low-income housing (See AFFORDABLE HOUSING)

      Manufactured homes (See MANUFACTURED BUILDINGS AND HOMES; MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS)

      Real property (See REAL PROPERTY)

      Renewable energy (See RENEWABLE ENERGY)

      Sales (See also SUBDIVISION OF LAND)

             Attorneys performing functions of real estate broker, duties, effect of noncompliance, 781

             Common-interest community units (See COMMON-INTEREST COMMUNITIES)

             Guardians, sales of ward’s property, requirements, 1661, 1662

             Land sale installment contracts, requirements, prohibited acts, 1109-1113, 1118

             Open range, required disclosures on sale of home adjacent to, 670

      Trespassing (See TRESPASSING)

      Utility expenses

             Energy assistance program, funding, authorized expenditures, 1389, 1390, 2171

             Reduced rates to low-income electric customers, 616, 1399

             Renewable Energy Fund, creation, sources and use, 2009, 2014

HOUSING ALLIANCE, NEVADA

      Training and educational programs, approval, 1906, 1907

 

HOUSING, ASSISTANCE TO FINANCE

      Financial techniques to develop housing, continuation, 650

      Low-income multifamily housing, regulations restricting or deferring payment of profit and overhead restricted, 606, 607

HOUSING AUTHORITIES

      Regional authorities, formation in Clark County authorized, 2222-2226

HOUSING DIVISION (See BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF)

HUMAN ORGANS

      Health insurance coverage for certain previously approved drugs, 1785

      Tissue and Organ Donor Day designated, 3158

      World Kidney Day recognized, 3188

HUMBOLDT COUNTY (See also COUNTIES)

      District Attorney ex officio Public Administrator, 2269, 2271, 2276

      Wildfire Support Group commended, 3255

HUNTING

      Demerit points for wildlife convictions

             Acts excluded from assessment of points, 445, 446

             Date on which points assessed, 2645

      Guides (See GUIDES)

      Licenses, permits or privileges

             Applications, procedures, 2646, 2647

             Apprentice hunting licenses, issuance, fees, penalty for violations, 2057, 2058, 2061, 2647

             Carson Lake Wildlife Management Area, special permits required, fees, 306

            False information to obtain, penalty, 2647

             Resident licenses, qualifications, 2646

             Revocation permanently for two or more felony convictions, 2645, 2646

      Tags

             Application procedures, 2646, 2647

             Dream Tags, issuance authorized, procedures, 2058-2060, 2648-2650

             False information to obtain, penalty, 2647

             Resident tags, qualifications, 2646

             Silver State Tag Drawing, establishment authorized, 2062

HUSBAND AND WIFE

      Community property (See COMMUNITY PROPERTY)

      Deceased spouses (See WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS)

      Divorce (See DIVORCE)

      Marriage (See MARRIAGE)

      Nevada System of Higher Education, waiver of fees for spouses of certain military personnel, 55

      Principal and Income Act, applicability of federal estate marital tax deduction, 330, 331

      Spousal abuse (See DOMESTIC VIOLENCE)

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IDENTIFICATION CARDS

      Application forms, duties of Department of Motor Vehicles, 715

      Data collectors, electronic transfer of personal information, duties, 1603

      Salvage vehicles, authorization of certain persons to purchase, 1745

      Selective Service System, procedures regarding registration, 713

IDENTITY THEFT

      Data collectors, electronic transfer of personal information, duties, 1603

      Financial transactions, exception to criminal acts, 762

      Identity theft passports, redesignation, requirements, 9

      Notaries public, conviction disqualifies from appointment, 3027

      Radio frequency identification, prohibited acts, 761, 762

      Unemployment insurance fraud, penalties, 2494, 2495

IMMUNIZATIONS

      Authorized expenditures for programs, 2170

      Emergency medical technicians, authority to administer, 1532-1534

      Injunctive relief, authority of courts, 552

      School pupils, effect of military transfer, 2601, 2602, 2623, 2624

IMPEACHMENT OF PUBLIC OFFICERS

      Procedures, 1065, 1072, 1073

INCEST (See also SEX OFFENDERS)

      Biological evidence, preservation, 1845

INDECENT EXPOSURE (See also SEX OFFENDERS)

      Medical facility licensees or applicants, grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of licenses, 506

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS

      Employee misclassifications, legislative study, 3300

      Gaming manufacturers, regulation of independent contractors, 289, 290

      State employment, contracts for services, 2229-2233

INDIAN COMMISSION, NEVADA

      Authorized expenditures, 2169

      Executive Director, salary, 2152

      General appropriation, 2108

      Off-Highway Vehicles, Commission on, duties, 3084

INDIANS (See NATIVE AMERICANS)

INDIGENT PERSONS

      CHIP, applications, establishment of system for electronic submission, 629

      Clark County, study of integration of health and social services, 1119

      County aid to indigents, relative’s liability for costs of care received, determinations, 1666

      Disproportionate share hospitals (See HOSPITALS)

      Homeless Youth Awareness Day designated, 3230

      Hospital Care to Indigent Persons, Fund for, transfer of money to State General Fund, 2181

      Maternal and child health (See HEALTH, MATERNAL AND CHILD)

      Medicaid (See MEDICAID)

      Utilities, reduced rates to low-income electric customers, 616, 1399

      Welfare (See CHILD WELFARE; WELFARE)

INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE

      Arson investigators, applicability of laws, 542-545

      Benefit penalties

             Amount, limitations, determination, 3041, 3042

             Insurance administrators’ bonds, claims for payment of penalties, 3043

      Catastrophic injuries, definition, claims, 2778, 2779

      Claims

             Acceptance or denial of claims by insurers

                   Affidavit regarding claimant’s intoxication at time of accident, admissibility, 1281

                   Failure to accept or deny claim for part of body or condition, effect, 3032

                   New determinations ordered, time limit for making, 1278

             Catastrophic injuries, procedures, qualifications of adjusters, 2779

             Closure, procedures, 1283

             Contested claims

                   Opinion of examining provider of health care, consideration, 3034, 3035

                   Police officers, firefighters and emergency medical attendants, expedited appeals process, 1284-1287

      Collective bargaining agreements may supersede insurance laws, 2063-2065

      Continuous care coverage producers, requirements, penalty for violation, 3045, 3046

      Death benefits

             Arson investigators, applicability of laws, 545

             Burial expenses, amount, 3038, 3039

             Remarriage of surviving spouse, continuation of benefits, 3073, 3075

      Disability benefits

             Permanent partial disability

                   Rating evaluations

                          Closure of claims, requirements, 1283

                          Guidelines to be applied, 3032, 3033

                   Stress-related conditions, considerations, 3037

             Reduction by amount received from federal disability insurance, provision repealed, 1288

             Temporary total disability, effect of employee’s discharge for misconduct, 1281, 1282, 3033

      Employee misclassifications, legislative study, 3300

      Fines

             Amount, limitations, 3041

             Continuous care coverage producers, violations, 3045

             Insurance administrators’ bonds, claims for payment of fines, 3043

             Insurers, violations, 3040

             Untimely payments to injured employees, 3040

      Health care providers

             Alternative selection by injured employee, approval, 1279, 1280

             Collective bargaining agreements, authorized provisions, 2064

      Insurance Administration and Enforcement, Fund for, fees, 1761

      Occupational diseases (See OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES)

      Uninsured employers, actions against to recover certain costs, 1183-1187

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, DIVISION OF (See BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF)

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF

      Authorized expenditures, 2168

      Director, duties, 1163

      Planning and Programming Division

             Name change, 1163

             Planning and Research Unit, elimination, duties transferred, 1163

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2150

INFRASTRUCTURE, TAX FOR

      Collection costs, reimbursement to State, 2091

      Overpayments, credit applied to other tax liabilities, 63

      Washoe County, funding of program to provide assistance to property owners for flood control, 1433

INITIATIVE PETITIONS

      Petition districts, creation, procedures, 2587, 3295

      Room tax, imposition of additional taxes in certain counties, use of proceeds, 5

      Signatures

             Number required, 2587, 2592, 3295

             Verification, procedures, 2588-2591

INJUNCTIONS

      Body shops, violations, 2533, 2704

      Child prostitution, preservation of assets subject to forfeiture, 574

      Cigarette fire safety standards, remedies for violations, 2438

      Commercial users of unsafe cribs, actions against, 2443

      Credit or debit cards, printing certain information on sales receipt, 578, 579

      Criminal gang activity, injunctions authorized, penalty for violations, 1312-1314

      Debt-management service providers, violations, 1995

      Electronic notaries public, violations, 3019

      Garagemen, violations, 2533, 2704

      Infectious disease, unlawful acts by health care providers or facilities, 556

      Insolvent corporations, petitions for writ of injunction, 1682, 1683

      Jobs and day training services, uncertified providers, 2235

      Novelty lighters, unlawful sale or distribution, 1416

      Perfusionists, unlawful acts, 2973, 2974

      Public health laws and regulations, violations, authority of courts, 552

      Refractive surgery facilities, unlicensed operation, 451

      Sexual assault protective orders, issuance, penalties for violations, 227

      Tires, facilities for processing or recycling, operation without permit, 1082, 1083

      Trust companies, violations, 1954, 1955

INJURED WORKERS, NEVADA ATTORNEY FOR

      Authorized expenditures, 2174

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2153

INSECTS

      Health districts, authority regarding abatement of certain nuisances, 1499

      Plant Industry Program, duty to present proposed programs to county commissioners removed, 12

      Restricted-use pesticides, period of validity of certificates, 25

      Vivid Dancer Damselfly, designation as official state insect, 48

INSTALLMENT LOANS

      Inspection of records by Commissioner, restrictions, 1732

INSURANCE

      Common-interest community managers, requirements, 2813, 2814

      Group insurance for public employees

             Authorized expenditures, 2176

             Autism, coverage requirements, 1478-1480

             Board (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ BENEFITS PROGRAM, BOARD OF THE)

             Domestic partnerships, voluntary provision of benefits, 2186

             Health insurance exchange, study of establishment, 3005

             Local government officers and employees

                   Contracts with Program, requirements, 1583

                   Retired officers and employees

                          Amount of subsidies for participants in Program, 2188

                          Calculation of subsidies under Program, 2356

                          Delinquent subsidies owed Program, recovery, 1581

                          Eligibility for coverage, 1582

                          Reinstatement of coverage, procedures, 1580, 1581, 1593, 1594, 2354

             Medicare, flexible benefit plan for covered persons eliminated, 1587

             Nevada System of Higher Education, appropriation for stale claims owed Program, 2250

             State officers and employees

                   ADD and ADHD coverage eliminated, 2345

                   Allocation of payment of premiums or contributions by Board, 1592

                   Amount of subsidies, 2187, 2345

                   Deductibles

                          Annual deductible, calculation, 2345

                          Single deductible, establishment, 2345

                   Incentives regarding health assessment questionnaire eliminated, 2345

                   Premiums or contributions, payment, deductions from compensation, 1591

                   Retired officers and employees

                          Amount of subsidies, 2188

                          Calculation of subsidies, 1592

                          Eligibility to receive subsidies, 2345, 2357, 2358

                          Reinstatement of coverage, procedures, 1580, 1593, 1594, 2359

      Health insurance

             Alcohol and drug abuse, coverage requirements, 1785, 1811, 1812

             Autism, coverage requirements, 1465-1471

             Child support, requirements regarding provision of insurance, 956

             College students, continuation of coverage during medically necessary leave of absence, 1785

             Domestic partnerships, voluntary provision of benefits, 2186

             Genetic information nondiscrimination, requirements, 1785

             Health insurance exchange, study of establishment, 3005

             Mental health coverage, parity and equity requirements, 1785

             Out-of-network providers, study of payment system, 3301

             Prescription drugs, coverage for certain previously approved drugs, 1785

             Severe mental illness, coverage requirements, 1811, 1812

             Smaller employers, continuation of coverage for certain employees, 2452-2455

             Substance abuse coverage, parity and equity requirements, 1785

      Life insurance, policies held by trusts, requirements, 1786

      Motor vehicle insurance

             Registration of vehicles, requirements, 2204, 2206

             Rental cars, when considered uninsured vehicles, 2145, 2146

             Verification system

                   Confidentiality of information, 2203, 2207

                   Fleet vehicles, procedures, 2206

                   Motortrucks, truck tractors and buses, applicability, 2206

                   Owners, time for return of information to Department, 2208

INSURANCE ADMINISTRATORS

      Bonds, claims against, 3043

      Certificates of registration, issuance, 3031, 3045

INSURANCE AGENTS AND BROKERS (See INSURANCE PRODUCERS)

INSURANCE COMPANIES

      Criminal proceedings, sufficiency of corporate sureties, 240

      Fund for Insurance Administration and Enforcement, fees, 1761-1764

      Motor vehicle insurance verification system, duties, 2206

      Policies, endorsements or contracts, countersignatures, 1765, 1766

      Salvage vehicles, duties, 1750

      Small employers, continuation of health insurance coverage for certain employees, duties, unfair practices, 2452-2455

INSURANCE CONSULTANTS

      Financial planners, licensure as consultant required to negotiate viatical settlements, 1787

      Fund for Insurance Administration and Enforcement, fees, 1762

INSURANCE DIVISION (See BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF)

INSURANCE HOLDING COMPANIES

      Mergers or acquisitions, procedures, 1494-1497

INSURANCE PRODUCERS

      Continuous care coverage producers, requirements, penalty for violation, 3045, 3046

      Fund for Insurance Administration and Enforcement, fees, 1761

      Viatical settlements, prohibited acts, penalties, 1790

INTEREST, MONEY

      Common-interest communities, past due fines and assessments, 2799, 2805

      Tax credit bonds, calculation of rate of interest, 2656

INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, INTERIM TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR

      Creation, 2596

INTERIM FINANCE COMMITTEE (See LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU)

INTERIOR DESIGNERS

      Associations or business organizations, employment of licensed or registered interior designer, 300

      Board (See ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR DESIGN AND RESIDENTIAL DESIGN, STATE BOARD OF)

      Certificates of registration

             Qualifications, 299, 300

             Summary suspension, procedures, 651

      Contracts for services, requirements, exemptions, 291

      Emeritus title, qualifications, use, prohibited acts, 46

      Public works, authorized or prohibited contract provisions, 2226

      Uncertified practice, procedures for imposition of civil penalties, 301

INTERMEDIATE APPELLATE COURT (See APPEALS, COURT OF)

INTERMEDIATE CARE, FACILITIES FOR (See MEDICAL AND RELATED FACILITIES)

INTERNATIONAL WILLS (See WILLS)

INTERNET

      Child pornography, prohibited acts, penalties, 2662, 2663

      Debt-management service providers, disclosures, 1983

      Elections

             City elections, publication of voting results, 519

             List of registered voters, publication, 2591, 2593

             Petition districts, publication of maps, 2591

             Voters residing outside continental United States, use of electronic transmissions, 354-363

      Guardians and wards

             Guardians of estates, management of guardianship accounts, 1660

             Sales of ward’s property, requirements, 1663

      Health care records, publication of notice regarding destruction by providers, 2549

      Highways and roads

             Construction and maintenance of highways, on-line bidding, 1161, 1162

             County road mapping and documentation resources, publication, 3256

      Homestead declarations, availability of forms, 45

      Medical facilities

             National Healthcare Safety Network, participation, 3068

             Sentinel events, summary of certain reports, publication, 3069, 3070

      Nevada Lockbox, creation, registration of documents, 1021-1024

      Prescription drugs

             Computerized tracking system, requirements, 1304

             Nonprofit pharmacies, unused drugs transferred for reissuance, publication, 1089, 1090

      Public employees’ retirement, publication of certain employer documents, 2347

      Sales and use taxes

             Collection on certain electronically transferred products, 584, 587

             Main Street Fairness Act, Congressional adoption urged, 3280

      Schools and school districts

             Courses, programs and services available, publication, 1315

             Cyber-bullying prohibited, 690, 691

      Subdivided land sales, applications for licensing exemption, publication, 1035

INTERPRETERS AND TRANSLATORS

      Aging and Disability Services Division, duties, 2368, 2398, 2401-2406

INTERSTATE COMPACTS

      Educational Opportunity for Military Children, Compact on, 2598-2614

      Highway User Fee Apportionment Act, Interstate, applicability of laws, 468

INTESTATE SUCCESSION (See also ESTATES OF DECEDENTS)

      No issue, surviving spouse or parent, but siblings, effect, 1624

INTOXICATING LIQUORS

      Alcoholic beverage awareness programs (See ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE AWARENESS PROGRAMS)

      Taxation (See also SALES AND USE TAXES)

             Discount against excise tax due for early payment, reduction, period extended, 2097

             Overpayments, credit applied to other tax liabilities, 63

      Wholesale dealers

             Franchises, prohibited acts by suppliers, 1542, 1543

             Receipt of liquor from affiliate located outside State, authority, 1541

INVESTIGATION DIVISION (See PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF)

INVESTMENT ADVISERS (See also FINANCIAL PLANNERS)

      Spendthrift trusts, actions against advisers to settlors or trustees, 803

IRAN (See also FOREIGN COUNTRIES)

      Investments, duties of Public Employees’ Retirement Board, 2774-2777

IRRIGATION (See also WATER)

      Ditches, water rights, recovery of maintenance expenses, 702

      Scrap metal, prohibited acts, 1239, 1242

IRRIGATION DISTRICTS (See also DISTRICTS)

      Assessments, maximum allowable assessment increased, use, 60

      Debt, maximum allowable debt increased, 59

      Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission, representation, 674

      Purchases, authority, 59

J

JAILS AND DETENTION FACILITIES

      Excrement or bodily fluids, unlawful acts by prisoners, penalties, 150-152

      Juvenile facilities (See JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES)

      Juvenile offenses, incarceration of certain offenders pending proceedings, 50

      Unemployment compensation, fraudulent acts by inmates, 2495

JOB TRAINING

      Clark County, study of integration of social services, 1119

      Governor’s Workforce Investment Board, duties, 2278

      Green Jobs Initiative, requirements, 2867-2869, 2871

      Mental retardation and related conditions, persons with, regulation of employers and day training services, 2235-2242

      Train Employees Now Program, appropriation, 2115

JUDGES AND JUSTICES (See specific court)

JUDGMENTS, DECREES AND ORDERS

      Credit card debt, collection procedures, entry of judgment, 481, 482

      Declaratory judgments regarding testamentary matters, requirements, 1636

      Foreclosures or trustee sales, award of deficiency judgment restricted, 1330

      Injunctions (See INJUNCTIONS)

      Protective orders for sexual assault victims, issuance, penalties for violations, 227

      Summary judgment, filing of motion, fee, 2479

JUDICIAL DISCIPLINE, COMMISSION ON

      Affirmative defense of mental or physical disability, effect, 1342

      Alternate members, appointments, 1336, 1337

      Appropriation, 2107

      Civil matters, proceedings, 1336

      Complaints alleging misconduct or incapacity, procedures, 1337-1345

      Confidentiality of proceedings, 1337, 1348-1350

      Deferred discipline agreements, 1343-1348

      Definitions, 1336

      Discovery and disclosure, rules, 1344

      Formal statement of charges, procedures, 1344, 1345, 1350

      General Counsel, salary, 2149

      Immunities, 1338, 1339

      Independent contractors, prohibited acts, 1350

      Informal resolution of certain matters, 1342

      Investigators, grounds for assignment or appointment, 1341

      Letters of caution, 1340, 1343, 1344

      Proof of formal charges, standard and burden, 1345

      Public admonishment or reprimand, 1347

      Reports, duties, availability to public, 1337

      Rules

             Disposition of complaint or charges, 1337

             Uniformity, 1341, 1342

      Special counsel, designation, 1341, 1344

      Statements to clarify information or procedures, issuance, 1349

      Suspension of judge, grounds, notice, hearing, 1345, 1346

      Time limits

             Extension, 1337

             Hearing on formal statement of charges, 1344, 1345

             Suspension of judge, resolution of matter, 1346

      Willful misconduct defined, 1339

JUDICIAL PERFORMANCE, COMMISSION ON

      Creation, duties, 3269, 3270

 

JUDICIAL RETIREMENT

      General appropriation, 2106

      Insurance coverage, reinstatement, procedures, 1580

      Justices of the peace withdrawing from PERS, notice requirements, 1577, 1578

      Municipal judges withdrawing from PERS, notice requirements, 1577, 1578

      Senior judges and justices recalled to active service, receipt of retirement allowance and compensation, 2219-2222

JUDICIAL REVIEW

      State Engineer, review of orders or decisions, 648

JUDICIAL SELECTION, COMMISSION ON

      Composition, 3273

      General appropriation, 2106

      Nominations for appointment of judges and justices, 3272

JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW BOARD, NEVADA

      General appropriation, 2112

JUNK DEALERS (See also SECONDHAND DEALERS)

      Counties, authority to regulate, 1241

      Criminal receipt of property, prohibited acts, 1241

      Scrap metal, definition, excluded as junk, 1239, 1241

JURISDICTION OF COURTS

      Escrow agents and agencies, actions involving, 741

      Mortgage bankers, actions involving, 748

      Mortgage brokers and agents, actions involving, 746

      Trusts

             Nontestamentary trusts, actions involving, 798, 802

             Trust advisers and trust protectors of directed trusts, 789

JUSTICE, ADVISORY COMMISSION ON THE ADMINISTRATION OF

      Central Repository, receipt of information from, 1351

      Corrections, Department of, receipt of information from, 1352

      Juvenile Justice, Subcommittee on, creation, 2568

      Staff support, responsibility, 2571

      Victims of Crime, Subcommittee on, creation, 2569

JUSTICE COURTS

      Justices of the peace

             Complaints alleging misconduct or incapacity, procedures, 1337-1345

             Retirement (See JUDICIAL RETIREMENT; PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT)

      Masters, appointment, qualifications, jurisdiction and compensation, 512

      Preliminary hearings

             Masters, jurisdiction, 512

             Sound recording equipment, use, 633

      Probationers, administration of programs of supervision, 2258, 2259

      Problem gambling, authority to establish treatment programs, 1435, 1436

      Sexual assault protective orders, authority to issue, 229, 231, 232

      Veterans and military personnel, transfer of certain cases, 103, 109, 110

JUVENILE COURTS (See also DISTRICT COURTS)

      Apprehension of offenders after reaching 21 years of age, procedures, 49, 50

      Certification of child as adult for criminal proceedings

             Age of child, threshold raised, 239

             Substance abuse or emotional or behavioral problems, effect, 239

      Jurisdiction, category A or B felonies committed by certain persons, 49, 51

      Parole of certain offenders imprisoned for crime committed when less than 16 years old, 1547

      Relatives, preference in placement of child, 217, 218

      Victims of crime, release of records to compensation officers, 522

JUVENILE DELINQUENTS

      Apprehension of offenders after reaching 21 years of age, procedures, 49, 50

      Clark County, study of integration of health and social services, 1119

      Gangs (See GANGS, CRIMINAL)

      Placement, certain relatives to be given preference, 217, 218

      Sex offenders, program to compile and analyze data, establishment, 1842

      Sexual assault protective orders, release from custody following violation, 233

JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES

      Caliente Youth Center (See CALIENTE YOUTH CENTER)

      Inspection, review and survey of public and private facilities, 3

      Performance audits of governmental facilities for children, 3

      Summit View Youth Correctional Center (See SUMMIT VIEW YOUTH CORRECTIONAL CENTER)

      Youth Training Center (See YOUTH TRAINING CENTER, NEVADA)

JUVENILE JUSTICE SERVICES

      Advisory Commission on the Administration of Justice, creation of Subcommittee on Juvenile Justice, 2568

      Child welfare system, interagency committee to evaluate, representation, 221

      Community programs, support, 480

      Division of Child and Family Services, authorized expenditures, 2171

      Legislative Committee on Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice, creation, 2545

K

KIDNAPPING OF CHILD (See CRIME AGAINST A CHILD)

KINDRED AND NEXT OF KIN

      Adoption of certain children, visitation rights, 413, 414

      Child protection proceedings, preferences in placement of child, 214-220

      Common-interest communities, ethics requirement for boards, 1099, 2819

      Foster care, exemption of certain relatives from licensure and regulation, 515, 516

      Gold Star plates for relatives of military personnel killed in line of duty, 491

      Homes for individual residential care, accommodations for certain relatives of residents, 1441

      Husband and wife (See HUSBAND AND WIFE)

      Mental illness, persons with, admission to mental health facilities, restrictions, 336

      Occupational and professional board members, qualifications, 871

      Parent and child (See PARENT AND CHILD)

      Residential facilities for groups, accommodations for certain relatives of residents, 1441

      Youth Legislature, Nevada, nepotism prohibited, 252

L

LABELS AND LABELING

      Cigarette packaging, requirements, 2434, 2437, 2438

LABOR COMMISSIONER

      General appropriation, 2112

      Green Jobs Initiative, duties, 2872

      Prevailing wages (See PUBLIC WORKS)

      Retaliation against employees for taking certain leave, duties, 1248, 1249

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2153

LABOR UNIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS

      Cesar Chavez Day, designation, 388

      Collective bargaining agreements may supersede certain industrial insurance laws, 2063-2065

      Workforce development, membership on industry councils, 2278

LABORATORIES

      Alcohol or controlled substance, affidavit or declaration of expert witness as to existence or quantity, 32, 33

      Forensic laboratories (See FORENSIC LABORATORIES)

      Medical laboratories (See MEDICAL LABORATORIES)

      State Hygienic Laboratory, redesignation, branch offices, 30

LAKE MEAD BASIN (See also WATER)

      Fire prevention, duties of certain agencies, 2746, 2748, 2750

      Hoover Dam, study of hydrokinetic generation project, 874

LAKE TAHOE (See TAHOE BASIN)

LAKES CROSSING CENTER

      Commitment to and conditional release from facility, procedures, 116, 117

      Victim of crime to receive notice of defendant’s discharge, release or escape, 71

LAND CONSERVANCIES

      Property tax exemption for certain nonprofit entities, 572, 573

LAND SALE INSTALLMENT CONTRACTS

      Deceptive trade practices, 1118

      Real property transfer tax, imposition and collection, 1109-1113

      Recordation required, 1118

LAND SURVEYORS

      Board (See PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS, STATE BOARD OF)

      Licenses, procedures for summary suspension, 651

      Public works, authorized or prohibited contract provisions, 2226

LAND TRUSTS

      Property tax exemption for certain entities, 572, 573

LAND USE PLANNING

      Apartments and condominiums, recycling containers required, 834

      Clark County

             Regional planning, bus turnouts, 2260

             Spring Mountains, protection of adjacent lands, 734-737

      Development agreements, extension of validity of certain agreements if land leased for renewable energy projects, 2281, 2282

      Historic neighborhoods, preservation, 2758-2761, 2766, 2770

      Master plans

             Historic neighborhood preservation plan, contents, 2761

             Historical properties preservation plan, contents, 379

      Paleontological sites, protection and development, 379

      Planning commissions (See PLANNING COMMISSIONS)

      Subdivision (See SUBDIVISION OF LAND)

      Zoning (See ZONING)

LANDLORD AND TENANT

      Common-interest communities

             Political signs, display by tenant, 2896

             Rental or lease of unit, restrictions, 1100, 2819

             Violations by invitee of tenant, imposition of fines, 2880, 2881

      Disabilities, persons with, reports of housing suitable for rent by, 540

      Eviction, amount recoverable for damages to personal property, 12

      Foreclosure of property

             Disclosures by landlords to prospective tenants, violation constitutes deceptive trade practice, 2791

             Eviction procedures, 2785, 2786

             Notice of default and notice of sale, posting on property, 2788

             Notices to tenants

                   Change of ownership of property, 2785, 2786

                   Commencement of foreclosure proceedings, 2782, 2783, 2788, 2789

      Health hazards, authority of certain health districts, 1500

      Industrial or commercial buildings, procedures for disposal of abandoned personal property, liability, 1964-1966

      Recycling containers, placement at certain apartment complexes, 831-834

      Security

             Definition, 488

             Surety bond or other security in lieu of deposit, procedures, 488

             Termination of landlord’s interest in dwelling unit, requirements, 489

      Senior residential facilities, certain employees exempt from additional background checks, 154

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

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS

      Certificates, procedures for summary suspension, 651

      Public works, authorized or prohibited contract provisions, 2226

      State Board of Landscape Architecture, qualifications of members, 871

LANDSCAPING

      Common-interest communities, xeriscaping by unit owners, 2896, 2897

 

LAS VEGAS, CITY OF (See also CITIES)

      Bus turnouts, construction, 2260

      Consolidation or reorganization of certain functions, study, 2675

      F Street, duties regarding project to reopen, 2773

      Housing authorities, creation of regional authorities, 2222-2226

      Prevailing wages, requirements, charter amendment, 2073, 2074

      School trust land, acceptance by State of improvements to certain parcel for use as parking lot required, 392

      Southern Nevada Enterprise Community Board, support, 2771

LAS VEGAS SPRINGS PRESERVE

      Museum construction, funding, 2457, 2462

LAWSUITS (See ACTIONS, CIVIL)

LAWYERS (See ATTORNEYS AT LAW)

LEAD

      Minors, testing for exposure encouraged, requirements, 457

LEASE-PURCHASE OR INSTALLMENT-PURCHASE AGREEMENTS

      Prevailing wage laws, applicability, 2070-2074

LEASES

      Children’s products, prohibited acts by retailers, recall notices, 2441-2444

      Cribs, prohibited acts, penalties, 2442-2444

      Landlord and tenant (See LANDLORD AND TENANT)

      Manufactured home parks (See MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS)

      Vehicles (See RENTAL CARS)

LEGAL DIVISION (See LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU)

LEGISLATIVE AND AGENCY STUDIES

      Children, weight and health of, 1203, 1204

      Computers and other electronics, recycling, 1545

      Distribution centers, development in State, 3290

      Employee misclassifications, 3300

      Energy production and use in State, 3298

      Group homes, 1289

      Health and social services in Clark County, consolidation, 1119

      Health districts in smaller counties, establishment, 1119

      Health insurance exchange, 3005

      Health insurance, payments for care provided by out-of-network hospitals or physicians, 3301

      Interim study committees

             Budgets and work programs, review and approval, 1150-1152, 1154-1157

             Legislative Counsel Bureau staff, assistance, 1153

             Meetings, time, 1150, 1151, 1153-1157

      Judicial Retirement System, reemployment of retired justices and judges, 2221

      Local governments

             Consolidation or reorganization of services, 2675

             Powers delegated to, 2595, 2597

             Structure and functions, 2597

      Logistics centers, development in State, 3290

      Mass transportation systems, 3290

      Medicaid financing and rates, 309

      Medical facilities, tracking and reporting near-miss events, 3071

      Prescription drug abuse, manner of monitoring and addressing, 1304

      Public employees, critical labor shortage, reemployment of retired employees, 1550

      Quality of life in State, strategic plan for improvement, 3302

      Reapportionment and redistricting, 3253

      Renewable energy

             Colorado River, hydrokinetic generation project, 874

             Energy production and use in State, 3298

             Lovelock Correctional Center, geothermal heating, 2872

             South Fork Reservoir, water and wind projects, 2872

      Schools, governance and oversight of public schools, 3278

      Senior citizens, veterans and adults with special needs, 2412, 2413

      Sex offenders, laws governing registration requirements, 429

      State and local relationships and resources, 2597

      Tax revenue, allocation, adequacy and stability, 3302

LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION (See LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU)

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU

      Administrative Division, duties, 1565

      Audit Division

             Alcoholic beverage awareness program, audit of fines imposed, 480, 481

             Children, governmental and private facilities for, duties, 3

             Consultants employed by state agencies, audit, 2069

             Innovation and prevention of remediation, programs for, duties, 245

             Regional organizations for economic development, audit, 2517

             Special license plates for charitable organizations, duties, 19

      Authorized expenditures, 2168

      Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice, Legislative Committee on, duties, 2547

      Director

             Authorized expenditures, augmentation, duties, 2178

             Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice, Legislative Committee on, duties, 2546

             Election precinct maps, receipt, 1267

             General appropriations, duties, 2118

             Justice, Advisory Commission on the Administration of, duties, 2571

             Petition district maps, duties, 2587

             Reports, receipt and transmittal

                   Alcohol beverage awareness program, 480

                   Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice, Legislative Committee on, 2547

                   Child welfare system, 222

                   Cigarette fire safety standards, 2439

                   Colorado River hydrokinetic generation project, 874

                   Electric utilities, transmission plans, 992

                   Electronic submission of reports authorized, 1560

                   Energy assistance programs, 1389

                   Energy, Office of, 1370

                   Fire department districts in Clark County, transports to medical facilities, 1237

                   Fitness and Wellness, State Program for, 2256

                   Green Jobs Initiative, contracts, 2872

                   Health and social services in Clark County, integration, 1120

                   Health districts in smaller counties, establishment, 1120

                   Hospital staffing committees, 2025

                   Lake Mead Basin, fire prevention, 2750

                   Local government purchasing, 965

                   Local governmental powers, 2596

                   Local governments, consolidation of services in large counties, 2675

                   Medical Examiners, Board of, 2941, 2948

                   Motor Vehicles, Department of, 2532, 2533, 2703, 2704

                   MRSA, model for reporting cases, 823

                   Nevada System of Higher Education, employment and enrollment of persons in protected classes, 568

                   Off-Highway Vehicles, Commission on, 3085

                   Osteopathic Medicine, State Board of, 2941, 2981

                   PACE program, 1258

                   Prescription drug abuse, 1304

                   Public Employees’ Retirement Board, 2777

                   Recycling of computers and other electronics, 1545

                   Regional centers for treatment of certain substance abuse, 1120

                   Revenue stabilization, study, 3304

                   Schools

                          Cleaning products used, 985

                          Restraints on pupils with disabilities, 918, 922

                   Senior citizens, veterans and adults with special needs, 2412

                   Sewer service lateral connections, 1172

                   Sex offender registration, 429

                   Solar Energy Systems Incentive Program, 1409

                   Solar Thermal Systems Demonstration Program, 2265

                   Southern Nevada Enterprise Community Board, 2773

                   Special districts to manage certain federal money, 1317

                   Specialty court programs, statistical information, 1353

                   State Route 159 Safety Speed Zone, 268

                   Tahoe Basin, fire prevention and forest health, 513, 2750

                   Taxation, Department of, 2541

                   Threading, practice of, 2508

                   Vehicle weight enforcement, 1606

                   Youth Legislature, Nevada, 254

             Senior Citizens, Veterans and Adults With Special Needs, Legislative Committee on, duties, 2412

             Service-disabled veterans, preferences in public works and purchasing contracts, duties, 2665, 2669

             Taxes and fees, report forms, duties, 970, 971

      Educational Accountability and Program Evaluation, Legislative Bureau of

             Consultant to review accountability information, duties, 2307, 2308, 2326

             Early childhood education programs, receipt of reports, 2132

             Governance and oversight of public education, legislative study, 3278

             Restructuring school, plans for, duties, receipt, 2307, 2308, 2321

             Turnaround plans, duties, receipt, 2307, 2308, 2320

      Fiscal Analysis Division

             Consultants or temporary employment services, receipt of reports, 2068

             Expenditures by schools and school districts, duties, 475, 476, 939

             Fiscal notes, Legislature’s authority to request, 1148

             Independent contractors with State, receipt of contracts, 2230

             Insurance Division, notice of temporary advances, 2180

             Local Government Employee-Management Relations Board, notice of temporary advances, 2451

             Public Works Board, State, notice of temporary advances, 2459

             Technical Working Group on revenue stabilization, duties, 3304

             Tourism, Commission on, notice of temporary advances, 2182

             Unclassified service, duties regarding salaries, 2159

             Wildlife, Department of, notice of temporary advances, 2179

      General appropriations, 2106, 2114

      Interim Finance Committee

             Appraisers of Real Estate, Commission on, duties, 1513

             Capital improvements, duties, notices, 2462-2465

             Chairman, expiration of term upon certain designation, 460, 1564

             Child and Family Services, Division of, appropriation, duties, 2117

             Child welfare, approval of use of certain money, 2182, 2183

             Consultants, employment by public entities, duties, 2066

             Debt Recovery Account, approval of expenditures, 1175, 1182

             Education

                   Other State Education Programs Account, approval of transfers, 2136

                   Textbooks, supplies and computers, requests for waiver of expenditure requirements, duties, 907, 908

             Energy assistance programs, duties, 1389

             Energy Commissioner, Nevada, duties, 2017

             Energy, Office of, duties, 1375, 1394, 1410, 2003, 2017

             Federal economic stimulus money and programs

                   Authorized expenditures, transfer of money, approval, 2181

                   Reports, receipt, 2872, 2873

                   State buildings, energy tracking program, duties, 1404, 1405

                   State energy reduction plan, duties, 1375

                   Subcommittee to oversee, creation, 3292

             Gaming Control Board, transfers of money, approval, 2182

             Information Technology Projects Account, appropriation, duties, 2117

             Lake Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program, powers, 2416, 2417, 2419

             Local Government Pooled Investment Fund, appropriation, duties, 2118

             Medicaid, approval of plan changes to comply with federal law, 2297

             Members

                   Alternates, appointment, 1564

                   Former Legislators, service on Committee, 1564

                   Reappointment authorized, 460

                   Terms, expiration, filling of vacancies, 460, 1564

             Motor Vehicles Department, Revolving Account for Assistance of the, duties, 3105

             Nevada System of Higher Education, approval of expenditures, 2178, 2179

             Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Authority, duties, 1394, 1410, 2017

             Renewable energy facilities loans and set-aside programs, duties, 2003

             Reports, receipt

                   Board of Regents, 2871, 2872

                   Business tax, temporary distribution of certain proceeds, 2517

                   Consultants employed by state agencies, 2066, 2067

                   Disproportionate share hospitals, regulations, 2297, 2299

                   Electronic submission of reports authorized, 1560

                   Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, Department of, 2869, 2872

                   Energy assistance programs, 1389

                   Energy, Office of, 2872

                   Housing Division, 2869, 2872, 2873

                   Hunting, Dream Tags, 2059, 2649

                   Local government purchasing, performance contracts, 965

                   Neuro-Immune Disease, Institute for, 2253

                   Nevada System of Higher Education, 2067

                   Public Works Board, State, 2669, 2871, 2872

                   Purchasing Division, 2665

                   School districts, 2067, 2871, 2872

                   State Treasurer, 2464

                   Taxes and fees, collection and abatement, 970, 971

             Revenue

                   Shortfalls or fiscal emergencies, duties, 1414, 2116, 2122

                   Study of revenue structure and stabilization, duties, 3302-3304

             Securities regulation, approval of expenditures, 2181

             State business portal, appropriations, duties, 2054

             State employees

                   Furloughs, duties, receipt of reports, appropriations, 2162-2164

                   Termination of employment, reimbursements or purchase of retirement credit, duties, 2116, 2182

                   Unclassified service, duties regarding salaries, 2158, 2159

             State General Fund and State Distributive School Account, duties, 2163

             Taxation, Department of, appropriation for allocation, 2643

             Utility costs for state agencies, appropriation, duties, 2342

             Wildlife budget accounts, approvals, 2181

      Legal Division

             Actions or proceedings, powers and duties, 1565

             Administrative regulations, time for receipt, 2285

             Amendment of bills, procedure following, 1148, 1149

             Drafting requests

                   Child welfare, interagency committee to evaluate, authority, 221

                   Legislators, authority, 1568

                   Mental health consortia, authority, 678, 679

                   Nonlegislative requestors, authority, 1568

                   Youth Legislature, time for submission, 255

             Nevada Administrative Code, duties, 160, 484

             Nevada Revised Statutes, recodification and revision, 483

             Prefiling, procedures, 1568

      Legislative Commission

             Actions or proceedings, authority to direct Legislative Counsel to commence, defend or intervene, 1565

             Appointments made by

                   Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice, Legislative Committee on, 2545

                   Educational Opportunity for Military Children, State Council for the Coordination of the Interstate Compact on, 2614

                   Fitness and Wellness, Advisory Council on the State Program for, 2255

                   Intergovernmental Relations, Interim Technical Advisory Committee for, 2596

                   Public Lands, Legislative Committee on, alternate members, 1561

                   Southern Nevada Enterprise Community Board, 2771

             Authorized expenditures

                   Amount, 2168

                   Augmentation, duties, 2178

             Education, Legislative Committee on, duties, 1150

             Energy Commissioner, confirmation of appointment, 1366, 2015

             Furloughs, duties, 2162

             General appropriations, duties, 2118

             General functions, interim studies and meetings, 1154

             Health Care, Legislative Committee on, duties, 1155

             High-Level Radioactive Waste, Committee on, duties, 1156

             Interim Retirement and Benefits Committee, duties, 1152

             Lobbyists’ fees, exemption, 373, 374

             Membership and organization, 459, 1563, 3287

             Mortgage lending regulations, receipt, 1464

             New Energy Industry Task Force, approval of appointments, 1369, 2016

             Public Lands, Legislative Committee on, duties, 1151

             Regulations, duties, 2286-2288

             Reports, receipt

                   Anesthesia and sedation services, inspection reports, 530

                   Clark County fire department districts, transports to medical facilities, 1237

                   Consultants employed by state agencies, 2069

                   Electronic submission of reports authorized, 1560

                   Energy, Office of, 1375

                    Green Jobs Initiative, contracts, 2872

                   Health emergencies, 367-369

                   Medical Examiners, Board of, 2941, 2948

                   Motor Vehicles, Department of, 2532, 2533, 2703, 2704

                   North Las Vegas Airport, flight safety standards, 3265

                   Osteopathic Medicine, State Board of, 2941, 2981

                   Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Authority, 1379

                   Sex offender registration, 429

                   Surgical centers for ambulatory patients, inspections, 530

                   Veterans’ Services, Office of, 2674

             Senior Citizens, Veterans and Adults With Special Needs, Legislative Committee on, duties, 2412

             Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and Marlette Lake, Legislative Committee for Review, duties, 1153

             Western Regional Water Commission, Legislative Committee to Oversee, duties, 1157

      Senior Citizens, Veterans and Adults with Special Needs, Legislative Committee on, duties, 2413

      Study committees chaired by person other than Legislator, effect, 1153

LEGISLATURE

      Actions and proceedings, commencement, defense, intervention, 1565-1567

      Assembly

             Minority Leader, appointments made by

                   Local governmental powers, study committee, 2596

                   Nevada Academy of Health, 58

             Speaker

                   Appointments made by

                          Dream Tags, Advisory Board on, 2059, 2063

                          Group homes, legislative study committee, 1289

                          Interim Finance Committee, 1564

                          Local governmental powers, study committee, 2596

                          Nevada Academy of Health, 58

                          Senior Citizens, Veterans and Adults With Special Needs, Legislative Committee on, 2412

                          Sex Offender Registration, Advisory Committee to Study, 427

                          Stroke and Heart Disease, Advisory Committee, 294, 296

                   Ethics opinions regarding Assemblymen, receipt, 1064, 1065

                   Fiscal notes, authority to request, 1148

                   Judicial Discipline, Commission on, receipt of reports, 1337

             Staff, commendation, 3219

             Standing rules, 3141-3157

             Wall of Distinction, additions

                   Marvel, John W., 3190

                   Morgan, Kimberly Ann, 3191

                   Swackhamer, William D., 3189

             Youth Legislature, appointment of members, 252

      Attaches

             Assembly, appointment, 3157, 3184, 3197

             Commendation, 3219

             Senate, appointment, 3126, 3170

      Bills and resolutions

             Amendments, reprinting of bills or resolutions, 1148, 1149

             Drafting requests

                   Child welfare system, interagency committee to evaluate, authority to request, 221

                   Mental health consortia, authority to request, 678, 679

                   Number of requests, limitation, form, 1568

                   Youth Legislature, time for submission of request, 255

             Fiscal notes, authority to request, 1148

             Prefiling, procedures, 1568

             Property tax or sales tax exemption, procedures for enactment, 2540

      Clemency Board, creation, duties, 3259

      Committees

             Base budgets of state agencies, legislative committee for fundamental review, service of former Legislators on committee, 1562

             Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice, Legislative Committee on, creation, 2545

             Education, Legislative Committee on

                   Budget and work program, review and approval, 1150

                   Former Legislators, service on Committees, 1561

                   Governance and oversight of public education, legislative study, 3278

                   Meetings, 1150

                   Reports, receipt

                          Criminal gangs on school property, policy prohibiting, 1196

                          Early childhood education, 2132

                          Electronic submission of reports authorized, 1560

                          Junior high and middle school pupils, policies regarding, 1334

                          Restraints on pupils with disabilities, 918, 922

                          Special education, reciprocal licensure requirements, 605, 606

                          Youth Legislature, Nevada, 254

             Health Care, Legislative Committee on

                   Budget and work program, review and approval, 1155

                   Former Legislators, service on Committee, 1568

                   Health and social services in Clark County, study, 1119

                   Health districts, establishment in smaller counties, study, 1119

                   Health insurance exchange, duties, 3005, 3006

                   Meetings, 1155

                   Out-of-network providers, study of payment system, 3301

                   Prescription drug abuse, study, 1304

                   Regional centers for treatment of certain substance abuse, study, 1119, 1120

                   Reports, receipt

                          Anesthesia and sedation services, inspections, 530

                          Disproportionate share hospitals, regulations, 2299

                          Electronic submission of reports authorized, 1560

                          Fire department districts in Clark County, transports to medical facilities, 1237

                          Health emergencies, 367-369

                          Hospital staffing committees, 2025

                          Hospitals in Clark County, transfer of patients, 2654

                          Medicaid financing and rates study, 309

                          Near-miss events, tracking and reporting, 3071

                          PACE program, 1258

                          Patient identification mechanism, 3071

                          Surgical centers for ambulatory patients, inspections, 530

                   Weight and health of children, duties, 1204

             High-Level Radioactive Waste, Committee on

                   Budget and work program, review and approval, 1156

                   Meetings, 1156

             Interim Retirement and Benefits Committee

                   Budget and work program, review and approval, 1152

                   Retired justices and judges, reemployment, report, 2222

                   Retired public employees, reemployment, report, 1550

             Public Lands, Legislative Committee on

                   Alternates, appointment, 1561

                   Budget and work program, review and approval, 1151

                   Colorado River hydrokinetic generation project, receipt of reports, 874

                    Composition, 1561

                   Meetings, 1151

                   Quorum, 1561

             Senior Citizens, Veterans and Adults With Special Needs, Legislative Committee on, creation, 2412

             Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and Marlette Lake, Legislative Committee for Review

                   Budget and work program, review and approval, 1152

                   Former Legislators, service on Committee, 1563

                   Meetings, 1153

                   Reports, receipt, 513, 2750

             Western Regional Water Commission, Legislative Committee to Oversee the

                   Budget and work program, review and approval, 1157

                   Duties, receipt of reports, 3234

                   Former Legislators, service on Committee, 1569

                   Meetings, 1157

      Court of Appeals, authority to create, 3223

      Educational Opportunity for Military Children, Compact on, representation on State Council, 2614

      Elko County Readiness Center, duties, 2462

      Energy Commissioner, confirmation of appointment, 1366, 2015

      Fitness and Wellness, Advisory Council on State Program for, representation, 2255

      Initiative petitions, duties regarding petition districts, 2587, 3295

      Joint rules, 3126-3141

      Lake Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program, powers, 2417, 2419

      Legislative Fund

             General appropriations, 2106, 2114

             Reductions in unpaid furlough leave, appropriation, 2164

             Session expenses, appropriation, 1

      Maternal and Child Health, Advisory Board on, representation, 666

      Members

             Allowances for periodicals and communications, 3125, 3158

             Drug addiction or alcoholism affecting discharge of duties, expulsion from office, 1073

             Ethics, 1043-1065

             Former members, purchase and use of stationery or business cards, 1560

             Retirement system, appropriation, 2120

             Rights, privileges and immunities, 1042, 1047

             Speech or debate, questioning member outside house prohibited, 1043

      New Energy Industry Task Force, approval of appointments, 1369, 2016

      Reapportionment and redistricting, legislative study, 3253

      Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Authority and Office of Energy, duties, 1366, 1394, 1410, 2017

      Renewable energy projects, loans and set-aside programs, duties, 2003

      Reports, receipt (See also LEGISLATIVE AND AGENCY STUDIES)

             Alcohol beverage awareness program, 480

             Child welfare, 221, 222, 2547

             Cigarette fire safety standards, 2439

             Clark County fire department districts, transports to medical facilities, 1237

             Education

                   Cleaning products used in schools, 985

                   Restraints on pupils with disabilities, 918, 922

                   Teen mentoring programs, 653

             Electric utilities, transmission plans, 992

             Electronic submission of reports authorized, 1560

             Energy assistance programs, 1389

             Energy, Office of, 1370

             Fitness and Wellness, State Program for, 2256

             Governmental services tax, supplemental tax in Washoe County, 2076

             Health emergencies, 367-369

             Hospital staffing committees, 2025

             Judicial Discipline, Commission on, 1337

             Juvenile justice, 2547

             Lake Mead Basin, fire prevention, 2750

             Local government purchasing, performance contracts, 965

             Local governments, consolidation of services in large counties, 2675

             Medical Examiners, Board of, 2941, 2948

             Motor Vehicles, Department of, 2532, 2533, 2703, 2704

             MRSA, model for reporting cases, 823

             Nevada System of Higher Education, employment and enrollment of persons in protected classes, 568

             Off-Highway Vehicles, Commission on, 3085

             Osteopathic Medicine, State Board of, 2941, 2981

             PACE program, 1258

             Participatory Democracy, Advisory Committee on, 3221

             Public Employees’ Retirement Board, 2777

             Public Works Board, State, 2669

             Purchasing Division, 2665

             Revenue stabilization, 3304

             Senior citizens, veterans and adults with special needs, 2413

             Sewer service lateral connections, 1172

             Solar Energy Systems Incentive Program, 1409

             Solar Thermal Systems Demonstration Program, 2265

             Southern Nevada Enterprise Community Board, 2773

             Special districts to manage certain federal money, 1317

             State Route 159 Safety Speed Zone, 268

             State Treasurer, 2464

             Tahoe Basin, fire prevention and forest health, 513, 2750

             Taxation, Department of, 2541

             Threading, practice of, 2508

             Vehicle weight enforcement, 1606

      Revenue shortfalls, determinations, duties, 1414, 2122

      Sales and Use Tax Act, ballot question regarding legislative authority, 589, 590

      Senate

             Hall of Fame, inductions

                   Gallagher, Charles D., 3217

                   Titus, Dina, 3218

             Majority Leader

                   Appointments made by

                          Dream Tags, Advisory Board on, 2059, 2063

                          Group homes, legislative study committee, 1289

                          Interim Finance Committee, 1564

                          Local governmental powers, study committee, 2596

                          Nevada Academy of Health, 58

                          Senior Citizens, Veterans and Adults With Special Needs, Legislative Committee on, 2412

                          Sex Offender Registration, Advisory Committee to Study, 427

                          Stroke and Heart Disease, Advisory Committee, 294, 296

                   Ethics opinions regarding Senators, receipt, 1064, 1065

                   Fiscal notes, authority to request, 1148

                   Judicial Discipline, Commission on, receipt of reports, 1337

             Minority Leader, appointments made by

                   Local governmental powers, study committee, 2596

                   Nevada Academy of Health, 58

             Raggio, Senator William J., special legislative license plate as lifetime endowment, 780

             Standing rules, 3107-3125

             Wiener, Senator Valerie, honored for Democracy Award, 3221

             Youth Legislature, appointment of members, 252

      Separation of powers, 1042

      Session

             Expenses, appropriation, 1

             Special sessions

                   Convening on legislative petitions, 3282-3286

                   Limit on duration and consideration of matters, 3284-3286

      Southern Nevada Enterprise Community Board, representation, 2771

      Standing rules

             Assembly, 3141-3157, 3276, 3279

             Joint, 3126-3141

             Senate, 3107-3125, 3260-3262

      Veterans’ cemeteries, service of former Legislators on advisory committees, 1567

LEWDNESS (See also SEX OFFENDERS)

      Biological evidence, preservation, 1845

      Medical facility licensees or applicants, grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of licenses, 506

LIBRARIES

      Tax for support of libraries, reimbursement to State for collection costs, 2091

LICENSE PLATES (See MOTOR VEHICLES)

LICENSES AND PERMITS

      Business (See BUSINESS LICENSES)

      Drivers (See DRIVERS’ LICENSES)

      Fishing (See FISHING)

      Hunting (See HUNTING)

      Marriage (See MARRIAGE)

      Professions and occupations (See specific profession or occupation)

      Summary suspension of licenses issued by certain state agencies, 651

      Trapping (See TRAPPING LICENSES, PERMITS OR PRIVILEGES)

LIENS

      Abandoned property on commercial premises, disposal, effect of agreements, 1965, 1966

      Body shops, requirements, enforcement of liens, 2531, 2532, 2702, 2703

      Common-interest communities (See COMMON-INTEREST COMMUNITIES)

      Ditches, maintenance expenses, 703

      Garagemen, requirements, enforcement of liens, 2531, 2532, 2702, 2703

      Health districts, costs of abating certain nuisances, 1499, 1500

      Manufactured buildings and homes, prohibited acts by licensees, 1914

      Manufactured home parks, limited lien resale licenses and permits, 1909

      Nuisance abatement, 1008, 1499, 1500

      Property owners, reimbursement following certain payments to subcontractor or materialman, 766, 767

      Tow car operators, liens filed by, reduction of certain charges, 1305

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

      Bill draft requests, number authorized, form, 1568

      General appropriation, 2105

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2147

      Salary, payment, 2120

LIFE INSURANCE (See also INSURANCE)

      Policies held by trusts, requirements, 1786

LIMITATION OF ACTIONS

      Child pornography, actions by victims for recovery of damages, 2663

      Debt-management services, actions involving, 1997

      Ethics violations by public officers

             Benefits received, recovery, 1069

             Civil penalties, imposition, 1074

      Mortgage brokers, actions on bonds, 745

      Trusts, contest of validity of irrevocable trust, 794

      Unclaimed property, action by Administrator, 2652

LIMITED-LIABILITY COMPANIES

      Accounting services (See ACCOUNTANTS)

      Admission of member, procedures, 1692

      Appraisal management companies, registration and regulation, 1513-1521

      Assumed or fictitious name, doing business under, requirements, 1729, 1730

      Business license, state (See BUSINESS LICENSES)

      Foreign companies, annual lists, duties, notice of fees, 2838, 2839

      List of members and managers, duties, 2836

      Manufactured buildings and homes, requirements, 1912-1914

      Mergers, conversions or exchanges

             Cancellation, fee, 2859

             Rights of dissenting owners, 1721-1728

      Mortgage agents, licensure on behalf of company, law repealed, 2694

      Operating agreements, contents, amendment, 1696

      Qualification requirements, effect of failure to comply, 1691, 1698

      Records

             Filed with Secretary of State, cancellation, fee, 2840

             Maintained at office, requirements, inspection, procedures, 1692, 1694-1696

      Registered agents (See REGISTERED AGENTS)

      Restricted limited-liability companies authorized, requirements, 1691

      Retail trust companies, general powers, 1960, 1961

      State business portal, creation, 2028

      Trusts, loans by companies acting as trustees, 793

LIMITED-LIABILITY LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS

      Annual list, notice of fees, 2841

      Assumed or fictitious name, doing business under, requirements, 1729, 1730

      Business license, state (See BUSINESS LICENSES)

      Domestication, procedures, owner liability, 2859, 2861

      Filing combined certificate of limited partnership and limited-liability limited partnership authorized, 2849, 2854

      List of general partners, duties, 2849, 2854

      Manufactured buildings and homes, requirements, 1912-1914

      Qualification requirements, effect of failure to comply, 1701, 1702, 1708

      Registered agents (See REGISTERED AGENTS)

      State business portal, creation, 2028

LIMITED-LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS

      Annual list, notice of fees, 2841

      Assumed or fictitious name, doing business under, requirements, 1729, 1730

      Business license, state (See BUSINESS LICENSES)

      Domestication, procedures, owner liability, 2859, 2861

      Foreign partnerships

             Annual list, notice of fees, 2842

             List of managing partners, duties, 2842

             Registered agents, duties, 2843

             Reinstatement, 2843

      Gaming laws, applicability, 288

      List of managing partners, duties, 2841

      Manufactured buildings and homes, requirements, 1912-1914

      Qualification requirements, effect of failure to comply, 1699

      Records filed with Secretary of State, cancellation, fee, 2844

      Registered agents (See REGISTERED AGENTS)

      State business portal, creation, 2028

LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS

      Annual list, notice of fees, 2846

      Assumed or fictitious name, doing business under, requirements, 1729, 1730

      Business license, state (See BUSINESS LICENSES)

      Certificates of limited partnerships, contents, 1704, 1711

      Domestication, procedures, owner liability, 2859, 2861

      Foreign limited partnerships

             Abbreviations, use, 1705

             Annual list, contents, 1705, 1712

             Governing law, 1705, 1711

             Registration application, contents, 1711, 1712

             Reinstatement, effect, 1706

      List of general partners, duties, 2844, 2848, 2850, 2853

      Manufactured buildings and homes, requirements, 1912-1914

      Mergers, conversions or exchanges

             Cancellation, fee, 2859

             Rights of dissenting owners, 1721-1728

      Qualification requirements, effect of failure to comply, 1701, 1707

      Records

             Filed with Secretary of State, cancellation, fee, 2845, 2850

             Maintained at office, requirements, 1703

      Registered agents (See REGISTERED AGENTS)

      Restricted limited partnerships authorized, requirements, 1700, 1707

      State business portal, creation, 2028

LIMOUSINES (See also MOTOR CARRIERS; MOTOR VEHICLES)

      Impoundment, requirements for return to owner, 632

LINCOLN COUNTY (See also COUNTIES)

      State Public Defender, reimbursement for services, 2179

LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (See also SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      Mitigation, Fund for, authorized uses, 297, 298

LITERACY

      Nevada Early Literacy Intervention Program, funding, 2130, 2131

      Nevada State Library, funding of programs, 2108, 2169

      Read Across America Day recognized and reading encouraged, 3175

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT TAX

      Overpayments, credit applied to other tax liabilities, 63, 66

LIVESTOCK

      Trichomonosis, notices exempt from confidentiality requirements, 461

LIVESTOCK SHOW BOARD, NEVADA JUNIOR

      General appropriation, 2112

LIVING WILLS

      Durable power of attorney, execution, form, 198-207

LOAN MODIFICATION CONSULTANTS

      Contract requirements, 1457

      Definition, 1457

      Licensing, regulations, 1457

      Mortgage lending fraud, acts constituting, 1461-1463

      Payments to consultant, deposit, records, 1458

      Registration requirements, 748

LOANS

      Foreclosures (See FORECLOSURES)

      Home loans (See DEEDS OF TRUST; MORTGAGES)

      Records of certain loan businesses, inspection, restrictions, 1731, 1732

      Renewable energy facilities, loans and set-aside programs, 2002-2004

      Small business start-up loans for senior citizens and veterans, 148

      Trusts, loans by noncorporate trustees, 793

      Washoe County, loans for flood control or connection to utility system, 1428-1431

      Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, appropriation, authorized expenditures, 2108, 2169

LOBBYING

      Ethics, Commission on, 1048-1051

      Nevada Women’s Lobby commended, 3185

      Occupational and professional regulatory bodies, ethics, 871

      Veterans, exemption from certain fees, 373, 374

LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS

      Approval of agreements by governing bodies at public hearings required, reports of fiscal impact, 2359

      Disputes submitted to fact finder, prerequisites, 2359, 2360

      Fees for support of Board, assessment, 2450

      Financial ability of local governments to grant monetary benefits, duties of fact finders or arbitrators, public hearings, 2361-2364

LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS BOARD

      Authorized expenditures, 2174

      Fees for support of Board, assessment, 2450

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2153

      Temporary advance from State General Fund, request for, 2451

LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE, COMMITTEE ON

      Technical Working Group on revenue stabilization, Chairman as member, 3304

      Transfer of functions between government bodies, regulations, 430, 431

      Washoe County, imposition of additional fuel taxes, duties, 3053

LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCES

      Bonds and other obligations

             Flood management projects, 2735-2739

             Regional transportation projects, 846

             Street and highway construction, 3061-3066

             Tax credit bonds, procedures for issuance, 2656, 2659-2661

      Consolidation or reorganization of services, study, 2675

      Court security, capital costs and equipment, funding, 2479-2481

      Dillon’s Rule, study of abolishment, 2595

      Flood management projects, financing, 2735-2743

      Forest reserve money, special districts to manage, creation, reports, 1316, 1317

      Genetic marker testing, funds for, sources, 82

      Irrigation districts, limit on indebtedness and assessments, 59, 60

      Local Government Pooled Investment Fund, issuance and repayment of notes, 2118, 2123, 2465

      Payments by electronic methods, convenience fees, 1573

      Regional transportation projects, funding procedures, 846

      School districts (See SCHOOL FINANCES AND FUNDS)

      Street and highway construction, financing, 3049

      Taxes and taxation

             City-county relief (See CITY-COUNTY RELIEF TAX)

             Fuel (See COUNTY MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TAX; MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TAXES)

             Infrastructure (See INFRASTRUCTURE, TAX FOR)

             Local Government Tax Distribution Account, deposits, 2100

             Local school support (See LOCAL SCHOOL SUPPORT TAX)

             Minerals, tax on net proceeds, use of certain revenue, 297, 298, 1233

             Property (See PROPERTY TAXES)

             Sales and use (See SALES AND USE TAXES)

      Transfer of functions between government bodies, establishment of procedures, 430, 431

      Weed control districts, assessments on real property made discretionary, 770

LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING

      Former officers or employees, restrictions on employment by certain businesses, civil penalties, 1045, 1074

      Irrigation districts, authority, 59

      Performance contracts for operating cost-savings measures

             Consultants, employment, 968

             Contents of contracts, 965

             Definitions, 965-967

             Qualified service companies

                   Applications, submission, 962

                   Determinations by local government, 963, 964

                   Surety bond, requirements, 969

             Reinvestment of savings, 969

             Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Authority, reports to, 1405

             Structure of contracts, 968

LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS

      Districts generally (See DISTRICTS)

      Energy efficiency improvement projects, 1402, 1403

      Public safety projects, 1403

      Renewable energy projects, 1403

      Sales taxes, pledge of proceeds for certain projects, 2092

LOCAL SCHOOL SUPPORT TAX (See also SALES AND USE TAXES)

      Abatement of taxes for new or expanded businesses eliminated, 2540

      Exemptions

             Enactment by Legislature, requirements, 2540

             Personal property used in performance of certain written contracts, 2192, 2411

      Overpayments, credit applied to other tax liabilities, 63, 67

      Rate of tax, temporary increase, 2191, 2411

      Reimbursement for collection of tax, reduction, period extended, 2097

LONG-TERM CARE

      Advocates for residents of facilities for long-term care, duties, 41, 42

      Legislative Committee on Senior Citizens, Veterans and Adults With Special Needs, duties, 2413

      State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Office of, creation, duties, 41, 42

LONG-TERM CARE, ADMINISTRATORS OF FACILITIES FOR

      Disciplinary action, 442, 443, 1446, 1447

      Fines, maximum amount, 442

      Licenses

             Denial of issuance or renewal, 442

             Summary suspension, procedures, 651

      Nevada State Board of Examiners for Administrators of Facilities for Long-Term Care

             Members, qualifications, 871

             Name change, 442

             Public health information, sharing with other regulatory bodies, 870, 871

             Subpoena power, 443

LOTTERIES (See also GAMING)

      Government-owned or governmental entities involved in gaming, regulation, 2429

LOW-INCOME HOUSING (See AFFORDABLE HOUSING)

LUNG DISEASES (See also DISEASES)

      Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Program, establishment, 303

      Occupational diseases (See OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES)

LURING A CHILD OR PERSON WITH MENTAL ILLNESS (See also SEX OFFENDERS)

      Biological evidence, preservation, 1845

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (See also SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      Regional training programs, reorganization, 1362, 1363

M

MAIL

      Cigarettes, delivery sales, certain laws repealed, 166

MALICIOUS MISCHIEF

      Rental cars, agreements regarding liability of lessee for damages, 548, 549

      Scrap metal, damage or removal of property to obtain, 1242

MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATIONS

      Autism, coverage requirements, 1475-1478

      Health insurance exchange, study of establishment, 3005

      Out-of-network providers, study of payment system, 3301

      Prescription drugs, coverage for certain previously approved drugs, 1785

MANSLAUGHTER

      Vehicular manslaughter, jurisdiction of justice court masters, 512

MANUFACTURED BUILDINGS AND HOMES

      Certificates of title or ownership, issuance for certain factory-built housing prohibited, 1921

      Contractors, grounds for disciplinary action, 1935

      Dealers (See MANUFACTURED BUILDINGS AND HOMES, DEALERS AND OTHER LICENSEES)

      Definitions, 1900-1904

      Distributors (See MANUFACTURED BUILDINGS AND HOMES, DEALERS AND OTHER LICENSEES)

      Legislative declaration, 1901

      Movement of home or commercial coach, requirements for special plates eliminated, 1935

      Repairs, regulation, 1906

      Sales

             Accounting and distribution of money received, 1922, 1923

             Brokerage agreements, 1921, 1922

             By person other than dealer, documents and statements required, 1920

             Contracts, restrictions, 1921

             Escrow, requirements, 1923

             Essential systems, implied warranty, 1924

             Methamphetamine manufacture on premises, disclosures, 1924, 1925

             Reports of sale and related documents, requirements, 1918-1920

             Requiring purchaser to obtain financing from specific person prohibited, 1922

             Trade-ins, satisfaction of outstanding security interest, 1923

MANUFACTURED BUILDINGS AND HOMES, DEALERS AND OTHER LICENSEES

      Account for Education and Recovery, deposits, use, 1917

      Administrative fines, 1916

      Civil penalties, 1925

      Continuing education requirements, regulation, 1906, 1907

      Dealers

             Audit of financial accounts, requirements, penalties, 1900, 1926

             Licenses, renewal, 1909

             Limited dealer’s license, authority to act as repossessor or liquidator, 1917

             Money received, duties, prohibited acts, 1922, 1923

             Reports of sale and related documents, duties, 1918-1921

             Requiring purchaser to obtain financing from specific person prohibited, 1922

             Unlawful acts, penalties, 1926

      Definitions, 1900-1904

      Disciplinary action, grounds, 1914-1916

      Distributors

             Audit of financial accounts, requirements, penalties, 1900, 1926

             Branch offices, requirements, 1907

             Licenses

                   Application, 1907-1909, 1912

                   Examinations, 1914

                   Fees, 1916, 1917

                   Provisional license, issuance, 1908

                   Renewal, requirements, 1909, 1912

                   Requirement, 1907

                   Suspension or revocation, reinstatement, 1916

             Salesmen or employees

                   Disciplinary action, grounds, 1915

                   License, requirements, 1909-1912

      Landlords or managers of manufactured home parks, limited lien resale licenses and permits, 1909

      Legislative declaration, 1901

      License plates for movement of home or commercial coach, laws repealed, 1935

      Limited-liability companies, requirements, 1912-1914

      Limited partnerships, limited-liability partnerships and limited-liability limited partnerships, requirements, 1912-1914

      Salesmen, license requirements, 1909-1912

      Servicemen, penalties for violations, 1916

MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS

      Abandoned homes, procedures for dismantling, 1928

      Closure or conversion of park

             Determination of fair market value of home, qualifications of appraiser, procedures, 1927-1934

             Tenant, duty to notify landlord of election to move home, 1930, 1933

      Landlords or managers, limited lien resale licenses and permits, 1909

      Manufactured Housing Division programs, authorized expenditures, 2174

      Nonprofit parks, term of office of board of directors or trustees, 2691, 2694

      Termination of rental agreements, grounds, 2690

MANUFACTURED HOUSING DIVISION (See BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF)

MANUFACTURERS AND MANUFACTURING

      Abandoned personal property on commercial premises, disposal, 1964-1966

      Cash registers or other devices, prohibited acts by manufacturers, 577, 578

      Cigarette manufacturers

             Duties, penalties, 2434-2438

            Tobacco settlement proceeds, appropriation, 2176

      Defibrillator manufacturers, duties, 777, 778

      Drug manufacturers

             Cancer Drug Donation Program, establishment, 454-456

             Transfer of certain drugs to nonprofit pharmacies, immunities, 1089

      Gaming manufacturers, reports concerning independent contractors, 289, 290

      Logistics and distribution centers, development in State, study, 3290

MAPS AND PLATS

      Common-interest communities, requirements for plats, 1612

      County roads, mapping to preserve rights-of-way urged, 3256

      Election precinct maps, time for transmittal by county clerk, 1267

      Petition district maps, Internet publication, 2591

      State Engineer, fees, 1015, 1016

      Subdivision of land (See SUBDIVISION OF LAND)

MARRIAGE

      Certificates of marriage

             Form, 731

             Proof of age, requirements, 1504

             Remarriage of husband and wife, contents of certificates, 1506

             Victims of Domestic Violence, Account for Aid for, additional fees for, 264, 265

      Certificates of permission to perform marriages

             Issuance, 725, 729

             Revocation, 730

      Commissioners of civil marriages, office signs, requirements, 732

      Community property (See COMMUNITY PROPERTY)

      County clerks, office hours for issuance of marriage licenses, 1506

      Domestic partnerships recognized, procedures, deemed not a marriage, 2183-2187

      Licenses

             Denial, restrictions, 1505

             Form, 723

             Name of parent of minor applicant, proof, 1505

             Victims of Domestic Violence, Account for Aid for, additional fees for, 264

      Nevada Lockbox, creation, registration of electronic documents, 1021-1024

      Remarriage

             Husband and wife, remarriage permitted, 1503

             Industrial insurance, continuation of survivor benefits after remarriage, 3073, 3075

      Solemnization

             Authority to solemnize marriages, affidavit, 725, 726

             Duties of persons authorized to perform, 729, 733

             Investigation of persons authorized to perform, 729

             Persons who may perform, 724

             Revocation of authority to solemnize marriages, affidavit, 722, 729

      Wills, effect of later marriage of testator, 1623

MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS

      Health care records (See MEDICAL RECORDS)

      Licenses, procedures for summary suspension, 651

      Medical facilities operated by, effect of unlicensed operation, 901, 902

MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPISTS AND CLINICAL PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS, BOARD OF

      Complaints filed against licensees, retention of records, 902

      Health care records, duties, 2549

      Members, qualifications, 871

      Public health information, sharing with other regulatory bodies, 870, 871

MASS TRANSIT (See PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEMS)

MASSAGE THERAPISTS

      Administrative citations, issuance, penalty for noncompliance, 2574-2576, 2579

      Advertising, prohibited acts, penalties, 2573, 2582

      Board of Massage Therapists

             Complaints filed against licensees, retention of records, 900

             Disciplinary action, powers and duties, 2573-2576, 2579-2581

             Health care records, duties, 2549

             Investigations, authority, reimbursement of expenses, 2575, 2581-2585

             Members, qualifications, 871

             Public health information, sharing with other regulatory bodies, 870, 871

      Fines

            Administrative citations, contents, 2575

             Amount, increase, 2580

             Failure to pay or make arrangements to pay, penalties, 2579, 2580

             Sexual activity or prostitution, penalties, 2574

      Health care records (See MEDICAL RECORDS)

      Licenses

             Display, requirements, prohibited acts, 2573, 2578

             Examinations, requirements, 2577

             Expiration or surrender, effect, 2574

             Replacement licenses, requirements, 2578

             Summary suspension, procedures, 651

             Temporary suspension, procedural requirements, 2580, 2581

             Unlawful acts, penalties, 2572, 2573

      Medical facilities operated by, effect of unlicensed operation, 899, 900

      Sexual activity or prostitution, penalties for certain violations, 2573, 2574, 2581

MASTERS

      Child support hearings, conduct by electronic means, 948

      Complaints alleging misconduct or incapacity, procedures, 1337-1345

      Justice courts, appointment, qualifications, compensation and jurisdiction, 512

MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH (See HEALTH, MATERNAL AND CHILD)

MEDIATION (See also DISPUTE RESOLUTION)

      Collective bargaining agreements may supersede certain industrial insurance laws, 2063-2065

      Foreclosures

             Fees for support of certain mediation programs, 2479, 2482

             Right of certain homeowners to request mediation, procedures, 1752-1755

      Military Children, Compact on Educational Opportunity for, 2611

MEDICAID

      Aged persons, establishment of all-inclusive care program, requirements, 1256

      Applications, establishment of system for electronic submission, 629

      Authorized expenditures, 2170

      Child welfare system, treatment or services to persons involved in, 328

      Clark County, study of integration of health and social services, 1119

      Disproportionate share hospitals

             Calculation of uncompensated care costs and rate, 2295-2297

             Counties, payments to Division, procedure, 2297

             Payments to hospitals, procedure, reports, 2294, 2297

      General appropriation, 2109, 2119

      Study of financing and rates, 309

MEDICAL AND RELATED FACILITIES

      Adult day care facilities, regulation, 558, 559

      Anesthesia or conscious or deep sedation offered at nonmedical facilities, permit and accreditation requirements, 528-531, 538

      Cancer Drug Donation Program, establishment, 454-456

      Defibrillators, requirements, 778

      Employees, notice regarding certain protections, 557

      Facilities for intermediate care or skilled nursing

             Administrators (See LONG-TERM CARE, ADMINISTRATORS OF FACILITIES FOR)

             Defibrillators, requirements, 778

             Infectious diseases, investigations by health authorities, duties, 554-556

             Inspections, reports, requirements, 559

             Licenses

                   Denial, suspension or revocation, grounds, 506

                   Summary suspension, procedures, 558

             Patient safety violations, penalties, 558

             Prescription drugs, unused, transfer to dispensing pharmacy or nonprofit pharmacies, 1087, 1088

      Group care facilities (See RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR GROUPS)

      Health care records (See MEDICAL RECORDS)

      Health clinics (See HEALTH CLINICS)

      Home health care agencies (See HOME, AGENCIES PROVIDING PERSONAL CARE SERVICES IN THE)

      Hospice care (See HOSPICE CARE)

      Hospitals (See HOSPITALS)

      Independent centers for emergency medical care (See EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES)

      Individual residential care homes (See HOMES FOR INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTIAL CARE)

      Infectious diseases, investigations by health authorities, duties, 554-556

      Inspections, reports, requirements, 559

      Licenses, procedures for summary suspension, 558

      Mental illness, persons with, medical treatment, 335

      Nurses and nursing assistants (See also NURSES AND NURSING; NURSING ASSISTANTS)

             Retaliation or discrimination against, prohibited acts, notices, 557, 1418, 1419

             Staffing requirements for nursing services, 2024

      Obstetric centers (See OBSTETRIC CENTERS)

      Patient identification mechanism, investigation of creation, 3071

      Patient safety violations, penalties, 558

      Prescriptions (See PRESCRIPTIONS)

      Refractive surgery facilities (See REFRACTIVE SURGERY FACILITIES)

      Sale of property on execution of civil judgment, notice requirements, 2781, 2790

      Surgical centers (See SURGICAL CENTERS FOR AMBULATORY PATIENTS)

MEDICAL BILLS

      Out-of-network providers, study of payment system, 3301

MEDICAL DISCOUNT PLANS

      Application for registration, qualifications, 1821, 1822

      Fund for Insurance Administration and Enforcement, fees, 1763

      Genetic information nondiscrimination, requirements, 1785

MEDICAL EXAMINERS

      Emergency response employees, notification of possible exposure to infectious disease, 910-913

MEDICAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF

      Complaints

             Persons who may file, 2964

             Procedures, 2966, 2968-2971

             Retention of records, requirements, 880, 881

      Executive Director, powers regarding subpoenas, 2949, 2950

      Fiscal year, 2948

      Health care records, duties, 2549

      Members

             Ethics, requirements, 871, 1017

             Qualifications of certain members, 871

      Perfusionists, licensing and regulation, 2943-2945

      Prescription drug abuse, study, 1304

      Public health information, sharing with other regulatory bodies, 870, 871

      Remediation agreements, duties, reports, 2941, 2948, 2960

      Retaliation against physicians prohibited, 1423

      Sentinel events, duties, 3070, 3071

      Stroke and Heart Disease, Advisory Committee, assistance, 295

      Surgeries requiring sedation or anesthesia, physician reports, duties, 535

MEDICAL LABORATORIES

      Alcohol or controlled substance, affidavit or declaration of expert witness as to existence or quantity, 32, 33

      Health care records (See MEDICAL RECORDS)

      HIV testing, duties, regulations regarding, 308

      Lead, blood tests for presence in children, duties, 458

      Licenses, procedure for summary suspension, 651

MEDICAL MARIJUANA

      Controlled substances generally (See CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES)

      Medical marijuana program, oversight by Health Division, 617

      Registry, authorized expenditures, 2170

MEDICAL RECORDS

      Guardians, inspection of records, 1666, 1667

      Health Division, authority regarding records of certain facilities, duties, 557

      Infectious diseases, investigations by health authority, 555, 556

      Retention and destruction, duties of providers, 2549, 2550

MEDICARE

      Full funding and protection of program urged, 3266

      Public employees’ group insurance, elimination of flexible benefit plan for Medicare participants, 1587

MEETINGS OF PUBLIC AGENCIES

      Administrative regulations, requirements for workshops and hearings, 2285

      Common-interest communities, rural associations, applicability of laws, 2212, 2215

      Documents, availability to public, requirements, 2289

      Education, Legislative Committee on, 1150

      Health Care, Legislative Committee on, 1155

      High-Level Radioactive Waste, Committee on, 1156

      Public Lands, Legislative Committee on, 1151

      Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and Marlette Lake, Legislative Committee for Review, 1153

      University foundations, applicability of laws, 2290

      Western Regional Water Commission, Legislative Committee to Oversee, 1157

      Youth Legislature, Nevada, applicability of laws, 254

MELANOMA (See also CANCER)

      Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Week declared and preventive actions urged, 3238

MEMORIALS (See RESOLUTIONS AND MEMORIALS)

MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES, COMMISSION ON

      Administrative personnel, certain duties removed, 271

      Children, duties concerning mental health of children, 662

      Co-occurring disorders, powers and duties, 662-664

      Mental health consortia, receipt of information from, duties, 662, 665, 666, 677-679

      Subcommittees and advisory committees, authority, 662

MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES, DIVISION OF (See HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF)

MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION FACILITIES

      Administrative personnel, appointment, 269-272

      Authorized expenditures, 2170

      Clark County, study of integration of health and social services, 1119

      Community training centers, provisions repealed, 2242

      General appropriation, 2110

      Medical records, inspection by guardians, 1666, 1667

      Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services cemetery, preservation, 718

      Prescription drugs, unused, transfer to dispensing pharmacy or nonprofit pharmacies, 1087

      Psychiatrists, issuance of authorized facility licenses, 2977

      State employees in unclassified service, salaries, 2158, 2165

MENTAL HEALTH CONSORTIA

      Children with emotional disturbance, service plans, duties, 665, 676-678

      Composition, 676

      Findings and recommendations, review, 662-664

      Legislative bill requests, authority to submit, requirements, 678, 679

MENTAL ILLNESS, PERSONS WITH (See also DISABILITIES, PERSONS WITH)

      Admission to mental health facilities

             Emergency admissions

                   Detention for evaluation, observation and treatment, restrictions, 334

                   Examination required before admission, location, procedure regarding medical treatment, 334, 335

                   Release following examination by physician, procedures, 332, 336

                   Requirements for and limitations on applications and certificates, 336

                   Voluntary clients, detention following change in status to emergency admission, 333, 334

             Involuntary court-ordered admissions

                   Criminal defendants, transmittal of court records to Repository, 2491

                   Emotional disturbance, children with, procedures, 410-413

                   Guardians to receive notification of certain actions, 1667-1669

             Person with mental illness defined, 333

      Child welfare system, treatment or services to persons involved in, 328

      Children with emotional disturbance

             Court-ordered admission to locked facilities, procedures, 410-413

             Juvenile offenders, certification as adult for criminal proceedings, 238

             Long-term strategic plans for services, preparation, validity, 676-679

             Mental health consortia (See MENTAL HEALTH CONSORTIA)

      Co-occurring disorders, persons with, duties of Commission, 662-664

      Criminal defendants

             Commitment to and conditional release from Division facilities, 116, 117

             Community reentry programs, funding, 2594

             Court records, transmittal to Central Repository, procedures, 2485-2490

             Juvenile offenders, certification as adult for criminal proceedings, 238

             Sealing records after discharge from treatment program, 417

             Specialty court programs (See DISTRICT COURTS)

             Veterans or military personnel, assignment to treatment programs, 100, 103

             Victims of crime, notice of defendant’s discharge, release or escape, 71

      Firearms, right to possess (See FIREARMS)

      Health insurance coverage, mental health parity requirements, 1785

      Judges, procedures for filing complaints against, 1337-1345

      Luring a person with mental illness, preservation of biological evidence, 1845

      Medical records, inspection by guardians, 1666, 1667

      Severe mental illness, insurance coverage for treatment, 1811, 1812

      Statewide plan for provision of services to children, creation, 662

MENTAL RETARDATION, PERSONS WITH (See also DISABILITIES, PERSONS WITH)

      Community training centers, provisions repealed, 2242

      Criminal defendants

             Commitment to and conditional release from Division facilities, 116, 117

             Community reentry programs, funding, 2594

             Sealing records after discharge from treatment program, 417

             Victims of crime, notice of defendant’s discharge, release or escape, 71

      Jobs and day training services providers

             Applications, 2235, 2236

             Certification requirements, prohibited acts, 2235, 2236

             Contracts to provide services or commodities, 2237, 2238

             Definitions, 2234, 2235

             Injunctions, 2235

             Investigations by Division, 2235

             Regulations, adoption, enforcement, 2236, 2242

MERIT AWARD BOARD

      General appropriation, 2106

MESQUITE, CITY OF (See also CITIES)

      Consolidation or reorganization of certain functions, study, 2675

      Overton Power District, election of trustees, 2245

METHAMPHETAMINE (See also CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES)

      Factory-built housing and manufactured buildings used in certain crimes, disclosures upon transfer, 1924, 1925

      Removal or remediation, duties of certain agencies, 824

METHANOL (See ALTERNATIVE FUELS)

METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENTS (See generally POLICE DEPARTMENTS; SHERIFFS)

MICHELLE’S LAW

      College students, continuation of health insurance coverage during medically necessary leave of absence, requirements, 1785

MILITARY CHILDREN, INTERSTATE COMPACT ON EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR

      Applicability, 2601

      Binding effect of Compact and other laws, 2613, 2614

      Compact commissioner, appointment, duties, 2604, 2615

      Definitions, 2599, 2600

      Educational records, 2601

      Effective date and amendment, 2612

      Enrollment, 2602, 2603

      Extracurricular activities, eligibility for participation, 2603

      Graduation, 2603, 2604

      Immunizations, 2601, 2602

      Interstate Commission

             Bylaws and rules, 2606

             Creation, 2605

             Executive Committee, establishment, duties, 2605, 2608, 2609

             Financing of Commission, 2612

             Meetings, 2605, 2606

             Organization and operation, 2608, 2609

             Powers and duties, 2605-2608

             Rulemaking functions, 2610

      Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children Account, creation, 2615

      Member states, 2612

      Oversight, enforcement and dispute resolution, 2610-2612

      Placement and attendance, 2602, 2603

      Purpose, 2598, 2599

      Severability and construction, 2613

      State coordination, 2604

      State Council, creation, duties, 2604, 2614

      State officers and departments, duties, 2615, 2616

      Withdrawal and dissolution, 2613

MILITARY, OFFICE OF THE (See also NATIONAL GUARD)

      Authorized expenditures, 2171

      Capital improvement projects, funding, 2457, 2458, 2461, 2462

      General appropriation, 2111

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2158

      Temporary advances from State General Fund, procedures, 2122

      University fee waivers, duties, 54, 55

MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIPS

      Administration, authorized expenditures, 2167

      Enrollment in more than one eligible institution, effect, 76

      Millennium Scholarship Trust Fund

             Abandoned Property Trust Account

                   Required transfer of money for 2009-2011 fiscal years, 2121

                   Transfer of money for 2008-2009 fiscal year suspended, 1358

             Healthy Nevada, Fund for a, reversion of certain appropriated money, 2176

      Nevada College Savings Trust Fund, use of money in Endowment Account to pay certain administrative costs, 1166

      Religious, charitable or public service program participants, eligibility, 706

MINERAL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (See also SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      Regional training programs, reorganization, 1361, 1363

MINERAL RESOURCES, COMMISSION ON

      Authorized expenditures, 2172

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2153

MINES AND MINERALS

      Ditches, water rights, recovery of maintenance expenses, 702

      Lode claims, requirements for boundary markers, 829

      Taxation of minerals extracted

             Overpayments, credit against amounts due, 63, 65

             Projections, duties of Department, 1221

             Use of certain proceeds, 297, 298, 1233

MINORITIES

      Cesar Chavez Day, designation, 388

      Consumer Affairs for Minorities, Office of Ombudsman of, creation, 1502

      Fitness and Wellness, Advisory Council on State Program for, representation, 2255

      Foster care, children in, assessment of disproportionate number urged, 3233

      Juvenile justice system, study of racial disparity, 2547

      Renewable energy projects, loans and set-aside programs, 2002-2004

      University System, reports regarding employment and enrollment, 568

MINORITY AFFAIRS, NEVADA COMMISSION ON

      Consumer Affairs for Minorities, Office of Ombudsman of, duties, 1502

MINORITY HEALTH, OFFICE OF

      Advisory Committee, appointment of members, 662, 668

      Authorized expenditures, 2170

      Fitness and Wellness, Advisory Council on State Program for, duties, 2255

      General appropriation, 2110

MINORS

      Abuse or neglect (See CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT)

      Adoption (See ADOPTION)

      Autism (See AUTISM)

      Care of children (See CHILD CARE FACILITIES)

      Children’s products, prohibited acts by retailers, recall notices, 2441-2444

      Cribs, prohibited acts, penalties, 2442-2444

      Custody (See CHILD CUSTODY)

      Early intervention services for children with disabilities, 1540

      Foster care (See FOSTER CARE)

      Homeless Youth Awareness Day designated, 3230

      Juvenile delinquents (See JUVENILE DELINQUENTS)

      Lead exposure, testing to be encouraged, requirements, 457

      Marriage, requirements, documentation, 1504, 1505

      Pornography (See CHILD PORNOGRAPHY)

      Prostitution, victims (See PROSTITUTION)

      Support (See CHILD SUPPORT)

      Trusts, representation of minor beneficiaries, 794

      Visitation (See CHILD VISITATION)

      Water skiing, age requirements for vessel operator and observer, 364

      Welfare (See CHILD WELFARE)

MISSING PERSONS

      Law enforcement agencies, duties, 38, 1844, 1845

      Repository for Information Concerning Missing Persons, repeal, 1845

      Toll-free information service, provision repealed, 1845

MISSOURI PLAN

      Judges and justices, appointment initially, retention by election, 3268-3275

MOBILE HOMES (See MANUFACTURED BUILDINGS AND HOMES)

MODULAR BUILDING INSTITUTE

      Training and educational programs, approval, 1906, 1907

MODULAR BUILDINGS (See MANUFACTURED BUILDINGS AND HOMES)

MOLD

      National Indoor Toxic Mold Awareness Month designated, 3164

MONEY LAUNDERING

      Mortgage agents, disqualification from practice, penalties, 2686

      Mortgage brokers, disqualification from practice, penalties, 2680, 2685, 2686

      Prepaid or stored value cards, procedures relating to criminal use, 2243

MONORAILS (See also PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEMS)

      Legislative study of mass transportation systems, 3290

MOPEDS

      Definition, 394, 397, 402

MORTGAGE AGENTS

      Appraisals, improper influence, disciplinary action, 1510-1512

      Assessments, 2689

      Consumer finance companies, applicability of laws, 1554

      Definitions, 2676-2678

      Educational requirements, 2678

      Exemptions

             Certificates, requirements for issuance, 1554

             Residential mortgage loans, prohibitions, 2678

      Fiduciary obligations, 745, 746

      Licenses

             Authority of Commissioner unaffected by expiration, revocation or surrender, 1553

             Examinations, 2678

             Fees, 2683, 2688

             Qualifications, 2682

             Residential mortgage loan originators, requirements, 2677, 2687, 2693

             Suspension or revocation, grounds, 1452, 1556, 2686, 2688

      Limited-liability company or professional association, licensure of agent on behalf of, law repealed, 2694

      Mortgage recovery fund, sources and use, 2688

      Supervision by brokers, 2684

      Supervision by mortgage bankers, termination of association, 2687

      Unlicensed operation, contracts voidable, penalties, remedies, 746

      Violations

             Administrative fines, 747, 2684, 2686, 2688

             Reports to federal registry, 2689

             Restitution for loss resulting from violation, orders, 746

MORTGAGE BANKERS

      Appraisals, improper influence, disciplinary action, 1522, 1523

      Consumer finance companies, applicability of laws, 1557

      Exemptions, requirements for issuance of certificates, 1557

      Licenses

             Expiration, revocation or surrender, authority of Commissioner unaffected, 1556

             Failure to comply with licensing requirements, penalties, 2688

             Summary suspension, procedures, 651

             Suspension or revocation, grounds, 2688

      Mortgage recovery fund, sources and use, 2688

      Records of transactions, violations, penalty, 2688

      Residential mortgage loan originators

             Confidentiality of information, authorized disclosures, 2689

             Failure to comply with licensing requirements, penalties, 2688

             Licensure as mortgage agent required, 2687

             Net worth or surety bonding requirements, 2688

             Violations, reports to federal registry, 2689

      Supervision of mortgage agents, termination of association, 2687, 2689

      Unlicensed operation, contracts voidable, penalties, remedies, 747

      Violations

             Administrative fines, 747, 2688

             Contracts deemed voidable, 2693

             Remedial action, grounds, 2688

             Reports to federal registry, 2689

             Restitution for loss resulting from violation, orders, 747

MORTGAGE BROKERS

      Appraisals

             Improper influence, disciplinary action, 1510-1512

             Requirements, 1451

      Assessments, 2689

      Bond requirements, 743-745

      Consumer finance companies, applicability of laws, 1554

      Definitions, 2676-2678

      Educational requirements, 2678

      Examination of brokers, requirements, disclosure of information, 1449, 1450

      Exemptions

             Certificates, requirements for issuance, 1554

             Residential mortgage loans, prohibitions, 2678

      Fees earned by brokers, disclosures, 1556

      Fiduciary obligations, 745, 746

      Holders of beneficial interest, powers of majority, 1553

      Investments in certain promissory notes, disclosure of information to public, 1450

      Investors, guidelines and limitations for loans in which investor has ownership or beneficial interest, 1451, 1559

      License number of brokers, placement on loans required, 1453

      Licenses

             Authority of Commissioner unaffected by expiration, revocation or surrender, 1553

             Denial, grounds, 2680

             Examinations, 2678

             Expiration and renewal, 2682

             Fees, 2682, 2688

             Qualifications, 2679, 2680

             Summary suspension, procedures, 651

             Suspension or revocation, grounds, 1452, 1556, 2685, 2688

      Mortgage recovery fund, sources and use, 2688

      Residential mortgage loan originators

             Confidentiality of information, authorized disclosures, 2689

             Licensure as mortgage agent required, 2677

             Net worth or surety bonding requirements, 2688

             Violations, reports to federal registry, 2689

      Servicing fees, applicability, 1556

      Supervision of agents, 2684, 2689

      Unlicensed operation, contracts voidable, penalties, remedies, 746

      Violations

             Administrative fines, 747, 2684

             Reports to federal registry, 2689

             Restitution for loss resulting from violation, orders, 746

MORTGAGE LENDING, DIVISION OF (See BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF)

MORTGAGES

      Agents (See MORTGAGE AGENTS)

      Attorneys at law, applicability of certain laws, 1460

      Bankers (See MORTGAGE BANKERS)

      Brokers (See MORTGAGE BROKERS)

      Escrow (See ESCROW)

      Foreclosures (See FORECLOSURES)

      Future advances, notice to terminate operation of instrument, requirements, 1670, 1671

      Holders of beneficial interest, powers of majority, 1553

      License number of mortgage brokers, placement on loans required, 1453

      Loan modification consultants, licensure and regulation, 1457-1459

      Mortgage lending fraud, acts constituting, 1461-1463

      Nontraditional mortgage loan products, disclosures to borrowers, requirements, penalty, 1453-1455

      Services related to mortgage lending

             Businesses servicing mortgage loans, registration required, 748

             Licensure and regulation of persons performing, 1457-1459

             Residential mortgage loan originators, licensure and regulation, 2677, 2687-2689, 2693

             Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act, regulations, 2688, 2689

      Spendthrift trusts, enforceability of mortgage, 803

      Violations by mortgage lending professionals, remedies, 741-748

MOTELS (See PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS)

MOTOR CARRIERS (See also MOTOR VEHICLES)

      Buses (See BUSES)

      Delinquent fees and other payments to Department, bond requirement, 467, 468

      Engine emission controls (See AIR POLLUTION)

      Farm vehicles, method of weighing for permit purposes, 169

      Interstate Highway User Fee Apportionment Act, applicability of laws, 468

      Nonprofit carriers of elderly persons or persons with disabilities, exemption from certificate requirement, 1292

      Permits for contract carriers, hearings, 632

      Taxicab motor carriers, impoundment of vehicle, return to owner, 632

      Temporary permits, requirements, 468

      Tow cars (See TOW CAR OPERATORS)

      Traffic control (See TRAFFIC CONTROL)

      Transportation of household goods, operation of vehicle without certificate, impoundment, 24

      Vehicles

             Insurance verification, procedures, 2206

             Registration

                   Definitions, 467

                   Insurance, proof of coverage, 2206

                   Self-registration, procedures, 389-392

                   Violations, civil penalties, 467

      Violations, civil penalties, 467

MOTOR CLUBS

      Certificate of authority, qualifications, 1822

      Fund for Insurance Administration and Enforcement, fee, 1764

MOTOR POOL, STATE

      Alternative fuels (See ALTERNATIVE FUELS)

      Authorized expenditures, 2167

MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS AND OTHER LICENSEES

      Off-highway vehicles

             Actions against licensees, 3096

             Administrative fines, 3100

             Books and records, maintenance, inspection, 3093

             Branches, licensure requirements, 3094

             Certificates of title and registration, authority, duties, 3102, 3103

             Child support compliance, requirements, 3088, 3089

             Consignment sales, duties, 3086-3088

             Dealers’ reports of sale, duties, 3101

             Disciplinary action, grounds, procedures, 3098-3100

             Display of license, 3092, 3094

             Established place of business, requirements, 3090, 3096, 3098

             Evidence of activities as off-highway vehicle dealer, 3092

             Financial records, required disclosures, 3099

             Franchised dealers, requirements, 3097

             Licenses and permits, 3089-3091

             New vehicle dealers, requirements, 3090

             Salesmen, requirements, 3100

             Security, requirements, 3091, 3095-3097, 3099

             Signs, requirements, exemptions, 3094

             Spanish language credit applications and contracts, requirements, 3094

             Unfitness, evidence of, 3091, 3092, 3098

             Unlawful acts, penalties, 3090, 3100, 3101

             Used vehicle dealers, authorized acts, 3098

             Vehicles taken in trade, satisfaction of outstanding security interest, 3094

      Sales of motor vehicles

             Credit applications and sales contracts, contents, 1275

             Deceptive trade practices, administrative fines, 2528, 2698, 2699

             New vehicles, disclosure regarding carbon dioxide emissions, 2756

             Used vehicles, contents of contract, when deemed voidable, 1275

MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TAXES

      County fuel taxes

             Regional transportation projects, pledge of tax proceeds, reports, 847, 848

             Washoe County, imposition of additional taxes, procedures, 3049

      Ethanol, applicability of laws, 2631

      Methanol, applicability of laws, 2631

      Regional transportation projects, pledge of tax proceeds, reports, 847, 848

      Special fuel tax (See SPECIAL FUEL TAX)

      Suppliers and retailers of fuel, unlawful acts, penalties, 2630, 2631

      Watercraft fuel taxes, allocation, 2179

MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE (See INSURANCE)

MOTOR VEHICLE PHYSICAL DAMAGE APPRAISERS

      Fund for Insurance Administration and Enforcement, fees, 1762

MOTOR VEHICLES

      Abandoned vehicles

             Commercial premises, procedures for disposal of abandoned vehicles, 1965

             Removal from public property, constable’s fees, 3014

      Accidents, use of lights by tow cars, duties of approaching drivers, 1095, 1096

      Buses (See BUSES)

      Drivers’ licenses (See DRIVERS’ LICENSES)

      Electric vehicles (See Low emission and energy-efficient vehicles, this heading)

      Engine emission controls (See AIR POLLUTION)

      Golf carts, operation on streets in planned communities, 85

      Insurance (See INSURANCE)

      License plates

             Charitable organizations, special plates for benefit of, requirements, 19

             Commission (See SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, COMMISSION ON)

             Coroners’ vehicles, 958

             Gold Star plates for relatives of military personnel killed in line of duty, 491

             Manufactured homes, plates for movement, laws repealed, 1935

             Motorcycles, special plates authorized, fees, 960, 961

             Reno, special plates for support of parks and recreation, 957, 959

             Senator William J. Raggio, legislative plate as lifetime endowment, 780

             Trailers and certain other vehicles, fees for special plates, 961

      Low emission and energy-efficient vehicles

             Alternative fuels (See ALTERNATIVE FUELS)

             Electric vehicles

                   Energy Policy Act, federal legislation regarding hybrids urged, 3267

                   High-occupancy vehicle lanes, use, 84

                   Legislative study of vehicle electrification, 3298

                   Use as taxicabs in certain counties, 751

             Fleet vehicles owned by governmental entities, acquisition of clean vehicles, 2626, 2628

             High-occupancy vehicle lanes, use, 84

             Incentives to encourage acquisition of clean vehicles, 2629, 2630

             Planned communities, operation of vehicles in, 85

      Motor carriers (See MOTOR CARRIERS)

      Off-highway vehicles (See OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES)

      Registration

             Constables, authority to enforce registration laws, 3012, 3014

             Electric bicycles, exemption, 394, 395

             Farm vehicles, method of weighing, 169

             Governmental services tax (See GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES TAX)

             Insurance, proof of coverage, 2204, 2206

             Motorized conveyances for wheelchairs, exemption, 394, 395

             New residents, failure to comply with registration laws, penalty, 3015

             Off-highway vehicles, 3079-3081

             Renewal notification, requirements, 1356-1358

             Size, weight and load violations, reregistration following, fees, 467

             Suspension, grounds, 2208

             Transfer of title, electronic submission of notice to Department, 1307, 1308

      Repairs (See BODY SHOPS; GARAGES AND REPAIR SHOPS)

      Sales (See also MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS AND OTHER LICENSEES)

             Salvage vehicles, requirements, 1745-1750

             Transfer of title, electronic notice to Department, 1307, 1308

      Salvage vehicles

             Identifying cards for holders to purchase vehicles, issuance, 1745-1748

             Insurers, duties, 1750

      Taxicabs (See TAXICABS)

      Titles, electronic notice of transfer, submission to Department, 1307, 1308

MOTOR VEHICLES, DEPARTMENT OF

      Administrative Services Division, supplemental appropriation, 2342

      Authorized expenditures, 2175

      Body shops, duties, 2528-2533, 2699-2704

      Capital improvement projects, funding, 2459

      Charitable organizations, receipt of information from certain organizations, 19

      Compliance Enforcement, Division of, duties, 3077

      Drivers’ licenses, duties (See DRIVERS’ LICENSES)

      Engine emission control, establishment of voluntary program of electronic monitoring of information, 1326

      Field Services, Division of, supplemental appropriation, 2341

      Garages and repair shops, duties, 2528-2533, 2699-2704

      General appropriations, 2113

      Hearings, location, manner of taking testimony, 68

      Insurance

             Account for Verification of Insurance, transfer of money to divisions and to State General Fund, 2181

             Verification system, duties, 2206-2210

      Kiosk technology, appropriation, 2119

      Licensing and registration (See MOTOR VEHICLES)

      Motor carriers (See also MOTOR CARRIERS)

             Administrative fines authorized, procedural requirements, deposits, 467

             Delinquent fees and fines, surety bond may be required, 467, 468

             Self-registration, agreements, duties, 389-392

      Off-highway vehicles, duties, 3081, 3084, 3085, 3089-3091, 3094-3101, 3105

      Personal information, exception to prohibition on release, 710

      Revolving Account for the Assistance of the Department, creation, 3085

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2156

      Salvage vehicle sales, duties, 1745

      Selective Service System, submission of information to, duties, 710, 712-715

      Taxes and fees

             Appropriation for costs of implementing certain tax provisions, 2643

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

             Governmental services (See GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES TAX)

             Motor vehicle fuel (See MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TAXES)

             Reports to Interim Finance Committee, 970

             Special fuel (See SPECIAL FUEL TAX)

      Titles, electronic submission of notice of transfer, duties, 1307, 1308

MOTORCYCLES

      Off-highway vehicles (See OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES)

      Safety program, authorized expenditures, 2173

      Special license plates, issuance, fees, 960, 961

MOUNT CHARLESTON

      Spring Mountains, protection of adjacent lands, 734-737

MRSA

      Hospitals, MRSA control programs encouraged, 823

MUDDY RIVER (See also WATER)

      Water, certain uses declared to be beneficial, effect, 644, 649

MUNICIPAL COURTS

      Judges

             Complaints alleging misconduct or incapacity, procedures, 1337-1345

             Public Employees’ Retirement System, notice of withdrawal, 1577, 1578

      Probationers, administration of programs of supervision, 2259

      Problem gambling, authority to establish treatment programs, 1435, 1436

      Veterans and military personnel, transfer of certain cases, 103, 111

MURDER

      Biological evidence, preservation, 1845

MUSEUMS

      Authorized expenditures, state museums, 2169

      General appropriations, state museums, 2108

      Las Vegas Springs Preserve Museum, funding, 2457, 2462

      Military artifacts, duties of certain state agencies, 385-387

MUSEUMS AND HISTORY, DIVISION OF (See CULTURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF)

N

NAIL TECHNICIANS (See COSMETOLOGY)

NAMES

      Accountants, registration of fictitious names, 319

      Doing business under assumed or fictitious name, requirements, 1729, 1730

      Election candidates with names in common, designation on ballot, charter amendments, 2937, 2938

      Hospitals, public, lease of naming rights authorized, 2653

NATIONAL COLLEGE OF JUVENILE AND FAMILY JUSTICE

      General appropriation, 2106

NATIONAL GUARD (See also MILITARY, OFFICE OF THE)

      Authorized expenditures, 2171

      Bomb squads, reports of military ordnance found or discovered, 685

      Criminal defendants, eligibility for and assignment to treatment programs, 100, 103

      Educational Opportunity for Military Children, Compact on, 2598-2616

      Nevada System of Higher Education, waiver of fees for dependents of members killed while on duty, 54

      Nevadans killed in Global War on Terrorism honored, 3177

      Reintegration course, payment to certain members for attending, 1160

NATIONAL JUDICIAL COLLEGE

      General appropriation, 2106

NATIVE AMERICANS (See also MINORITIES)

      Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission, representation, 674

      Office of Minority Health, appointment of Advisory Committee, 662, 668

      Paleontological sites, cooperative agreements for protection, 376

NATURAL GAS UTILITIES (See PUBLIC UTILITIES)

NATURAL RESOURCES, ADVISORY BOARD ON

      Dream Tags, Advisory Board on, appointment of member, 2059, 2063

NATURE CONSERVANCY

      Property tax exemption, 572, 573

NECROPHILIA (See also SEX OFFENDERS)

      Biological evidence, preservation, 1845

NEURO-IMMUNE DISEASE, INSTITUTE FOR

      Reversion date and reporting requirements for prior appropriation extended, 2252, 2253

NEVADA ACADEMY OF HEALTH

      Composition, 57

      Duties, 57, 58

      Prospective expiration removed, 58

      Terms of office, 57, 58

NEVADA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE (See ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND PROCEDURE)

NEVADA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES

      Bill draft requests, procedures, 1568

      Intergovernmental Relations, Interim Technical Advisory Committee for, duties, 2597

      Off-Highway Vehicles, Commission on, representation, 3082

      Renewable and Efficient Energy, Government Panel on, representation, 1368, 1369

NEVADA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS

      Renewable and Efficient Energy, Government Panel on, representation, 1368, 1369

NEVADA BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION

      Emergency preparedness and response, duties, 498

NEVADA CASA ASSOCIATION

      District court filing fees, imposition and use in certain counties, 2480

NEVADA CHECK-UP PROGRAM

      Authorized expenditures, 2170

      General appropriation, 2109, 2119

NEVADA CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT

      Smoking authorized in certain areas of convention facilities, 3008

NEVADA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

      Business tax, temporary receipt of portion of proceeds, 2516, 2517

      Revolving fund to support certain businesses, creation encouraged, 3243

NEVADA DISTRICT ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION

      Sex Offender Registration, Advisory Committee to Study, appointment of member, 427, 429

NEVADA DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP ACT

      Adoption, 2183-2187

NEVADA ENERGY COMMISSIONER (See ENERGY COMMISSIONER, NEVADA)

 

NEVADA ETHICS IN GOVERNMENT LAW (See ETHICS)

NEVADA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

      MRSA, control programs encouraged, duties, 823

NEVADA HUMANITIES COMMITTEE

      General appropriation, 2108

NEVADA INDIAN COMMISSION (See INDIAN COMMISSION, NEVADA)

NEVADA LAND CONSERVANCY

      Property tax exemption, 572, 573

NEVADA LEAGUE OF CITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES

      Bill draft requests, procedures, 1568

      Intergovernmental Relations, Interim Technical Advisory Committee for, duties, 2597

      Renewable and Efficient Energy, Government Panel on, representation, 1368, 1369

NEVADA LOCKBOX

      Creation, registration of documents for electronic access, 1021-1024

NEVADA REVISED STATUTES

      Defined words and terms, use in Nevada Administrative Code, 160

      Gender neutral terms, revision to incorporate, 484

      Legislative study of statutes relating to energy production and efficiency, 3298

      Recodification, effect on citations to previously assigned numbers, 483

      Technical corrections, 1847-1898

      Traffic laws, recodification, obsolete terms repealed, 484

NEVADA SHERIFFS’ AND CHIEFS’ ASSOCIATION

      Bill draft requests, authority removed, 1568

      Off-Highway Vehicles, Commission on, appointment of member, 3083

      Sex Offender Registration, Advisory Committee to Study, appointment of member, 427, 429

NEVADA STATE CABLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION

      Emergency preparedness and response, duties, 497-500

NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION

      Adult education programs, actions to increase participation encouraged, 3210

      Appropriation for certain stale claims, 2250

      Authorized expenditures, 2169, 2178

      Board of Regents

             Bill draft requests, authority removed, 1568

             Capital improvements, duties, 1321

             Critical labor shortage, designation of positions, 1549

             Employment and enrollment of persons in protected classes, reports, 568

             Furloughs, determination of exempt positions within System, 2160, 2162

             Millennium Scholarships, duties, 79, 707

             Nevada Academy of Health, appointment of member, 58

             Stroke and Heart Disease, Advisory Committee for the Prevention and Treatment of, appointment of member, 294, 296

             Weatherization and retrofitting projects, duties, reports, 2870-2872

      Campus safety programs, development urged, 3181

      Capital improvements

             1991 bond issue, extension, 1321

             General capital improvement act, 2458, 2460, 2461, 2465-2469

             Weatherization and retrofitting projects, 2870-2872

      College Savings Trust Fund, composition, use, 1027, 1166

      Consultants, employment, reports to Interim Finance Committee, 2069

      Desert Research Institute (See DESERT RESEARCH INSTITUTE)

      Federal stimulus money, transfers, authorization, 2181

      Finance, Vice Chancellor of, Technical Working Group on revenue stabilization, duties, 3304

      General appropriations, 2107, 2108, 2119

      Medicine, School of, designation of State Hygienic Laboratory and branch offices, 30

      Millennium Scholarships (See MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIPS)

      Personnel

             Commendation, 3237

             Employment of persons in protected classes, reports to Legislature, 568

             Furloughs, unpaid furlough leave required, effect, exemptions, 2160, 2162

             Off-Highway Vehicles, Commission on, duties, 3084

             Sexual conduct involving students, confidentiality of information relating to victim, 1296-1299

      Public buildings, program for retrofitting, contracts with researchers for design of projects, 1372

      Recycling, adoption of procedures required, placement of containers, 835

      Renewable energy and energy efficiency, establishment of study programs, duties relating to research, 817, 1367, 1368, 1407

      Safety, development of campus safety programs urged, 3181

      Solar Thermal Systems Demonstration Program, participation, 2263-2265

      Students

             Armed Forces members or dependents, waiver of tuition and fees, 55, 2291

             Enrollment of persons in protected classes, reports to Legislature, 568

             Health insurance, continuation of coverage during medically necessary leave of absence, 1785

             National Guard member killed on duty, waiver of fees for dependents, 54

             Sexual conduct involving personnel or volunteer, confidentiality of information relating to victim, 1296-1299

             WICHE, loan and stipend programs, 2108, 2169

      University foundations, definition, applicability of certain laws, 2290

      Utility costs, appropriation, 2342

      Women’s History Month proclaimed, 3186

      Workforce development, membership on industry councils, 2278

NEVADA VISION STAKEHOLDERS GROUP

      Appointment, development of quality of life improvement plan, 3303

NEWLANDS PROJECT

      Truckee Canal, federal financial assistance for repairs urged, 3252

NEWSPAPERS

      Adoption of children, advertisements, 1355

      Consumer Affairs Division, notice of certain actions, 2710, 2712

      Corporations, publication of notice of assessments, 1678

      Massage therapists, advertisements, 2573

NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS

      Agriculture Within This State, Account for License Plates for Promotion of, receipt and use of grants, 352

      Assumed or fictitious name, doing business under, requirements, 1729, 1730

      Cooperative corporations and associations

             Cancellation of filing, fee, 2832

             Water service providers, eligibility and requirements for certain grants, 564-566

      Dental offices or clinics, ownership or operation by certain nonprofit entities authorized, 1092-1094

      Domestication, procedures, owner liability, 2859, 2861

      Electric utility resource plans, party to public hearings, 1323

      Food, immunities for donation, receipt or distribution, 146

      Foreign nonprofit corporations, notice of fees for filing annual list, 2833

      Green Jobs Initiative, contractual relationships with nonprofit entities, 2867-2869

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

      License plates for benefit of charitable organizations, requirements, 19

      List of owners of record, duties, 2832

      Mergers or exchanges, cancellation, fee, 2859

      Millennium Scholarships, eligibility of certain service participants, 706

      Property tax exemption, land held for certain purposes, 572, 573

      Qualification requirements, effect of failure to comply, 1685, 1686

      Records

             Filed with Secretary of State, cancellation, fee, 2832, 2834

             Maintained at office, certain requirements removed, 1686

      Registered agents (See REGISTERED AGENTS)

      Small business start-up loans for senior citizens and veterans, grants, 148

      Solar Thermal Systems Demonstration Program, participation, 2263-2265

      Technical corrections to corporation laws, 1687-1689

      Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act, Revised Uniform, 692-702

      University foundations, definition, applicability of certain laws, 2290

      Wildlife preservation entities, sale of certain game tags, 2058-2060, 2648-2650

NONRESIDENTS

      Accounting services

             Authority to practice in Nevada, conditions, 311, 312

             Temporary permits, provisions repealed, 324

      Educational personnel, exemption from license examinations, 604, 605

      Estates, qualification of nonresident as personal representative, 1626-1628

      Marriage, persons authorized to solemnize under certain circumstances, 724, 725

      Notaries public, applications for appointment in Nevada, 3019, 3020, 3028, 3029

      Physicians, licensing, 1105-1108

      State purchasing contracts, inverse preference repealed, 2674

NORTH LAS VEGAS, CITY OF (See also CITIES)

      Airport, certain actions regarding safety urged, 3264

      Bus turnouts, construction, 2260

      Consolidation or reorganization of certain functions, study, 2675

      Housing authorities, creation of regional authorities, 2222-2226

      Primary elections, requirement to hold, charter amendment, 17

NORTHERN NEVADA WATER PLANNING COMMISSION

      Composition, 674

NOTARIES PUBLIC

      Applicants residing in adjoining states, appointment, 3019, 3020, 3028, 3029

      Confidentiality of information and documents filed with or obtained by Secretary of State, 3026

      Crimes, appointment of convicted persons restricted, 3027

      Electronic notarization

             Applicability of laws, 3026

             Appointment of electronic notaries public

                   Applications, procedures, fees, 3019, 3020

                   Bonds, requirements, effect, 3019-3021

                   Cancellation of appointment, 3019, 3025

                   Certificate of appointment, issuance, 3020

                   Course of study, requirements, 3019, 3022

                   Examinations, requirements, 3022

                   Nonresident applicants, requirements, 3019, 3020

                   Renewal of appointment, 3022, 3025

                   Revocation or expiration of appointment, effect, 3025

                   Secretary of State, authority, 3018, 3019

                   Suspension by operation of law, reinstatement, 3021

                   Term of appointment, 3020, 3021

             Authorized acts, 3022

             Change of information regarding notary, notice to Secretary of State, fee, 3021

             Death or resignation of notary, effect, 3025

             Definitions, 3018

             Electronic seal, requirements, 3024, 3025

             Electronic signature, requirements, authentication, 3024-3026

             Fees, 3022, 3023

             Journals, requirements, 3024

             Notarial acts, evidence, 3024

             Notarial records, requirements, effect of violations, 3023, 3024

             Prohibited acts, penalties, 3019, 3023-3025

             Regulations, 3026

      Notary Public Training Fund, deposits, 3022

NOVELTY LIGHTERS

      Sale or distribution prohibited, 1415

NUCLEAR PROJECTS, AGENCY FOR

      Authorized expenditures, 2166

      Employment of staff, authority of Governor removed, 2651

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2147

NUISANCES

      Abatement of nuisances

             County ordinance, adoption of procedures by, 406

             Dangerous structures or conditions posing imminent danger, summary abatement, 405

             Insects and other pests, authority of certain health districts, 1499-1501

             Supervision by responsible agency, 405

             Time limit for completion of abatement, effect of failure to comply, 405

      Civil penalties, imposition, use, 405

      Common-interest communities, rights of association, 1008-1010

      Criminal gang activity, building or place used for, 1309-1312

      Foreclosures or trustee sales, duty to maintain property following purchase, civil penalties, 2783, 2784, 2787, 2788

      Methamphetamine and controlled substances, removal and remediation, 824

NURSES AND NURSING

      Armed Forces officers, agreements to provide care in hospitals, 818, 820, 821

      Health care records (See MEDICAL RECORDS)

      Home health agencies (See HOME, AGENCIES PROVIDING NURSING IN THE)

      Infectious diseases, investigations by health authorities, duties, 554-556

      Lead levels in children, testing to be encouraged, requirements, 457

      Licenses, procedures for summary suspension, 651

      Medical facilities operated by, effect of unlicensed operation, 884, 885

      Mental illness, persons with, examination, duties, 334, 335

      Patient identification mechanism, investigation of creation, 3071

      Perfusionists, duty to report violations, 2975

      Prescription tracking system, training requirements, 1304

      Staffing, requirements, submission of plans to Health Division, 2024-2026

      State Board of Nursing

             Complaints filed against licensees, retention of records, 883, 884

             Health care records, duties, 2549

             Members, qualifications, 871

             Public health information, sharing with other regulatory bodies, 870, 871

             Sentinel events, duties, 3071

             Stroke and Heart Disease, Advisory Committee, assistance, 295

      Stem cells, administration to persons authorized, restrictions, 2744, 2745

      Stroke and Heart Disease, Advisory Committee for the Prevention and Treatment of, representation, 293

      Whistleblowers, retaliation for certain acts prohibited, remedies, notices, 557, 1418-1427

NURSING ASSISTANTS

      Certificates, procedures for summary suspension, 651

      Medical facilities operated by, effect of unlicensed operation, 884, 885

      Perfusionists, duty to report violations, 2975

      Whistleblowers, retaliation for certain acts prohibited, remedies, notices, 557, 1418-1427

NUTRITION PROGRAMS (See FOOD)

NYE COUNTY (See also COUNTIES)

      Sales tax for support of public safety, implementation, 587, 588

O

OBESITY

      School pupils, examinations, study of weight and health issues, 1203, 1204

OBSTETRIC CENTERS (See also MEDICAL AND RELATED FACILITIES)

      Health care records (See MEDICAL RECORDS)

      Infectious diseases, investigations by health authorities, duties, 554-556

      Inspections, reports, requirements, 559

      Licenses, procedures for summary suspension, 558

      National Healthcare Safety Network, participation, duties, 3068

      Near-miss events, study regarding tracking and reporting, 3071

      Patient safety, duties, penalties for violations, 551, 552, 554, 558

      Sentinel events

             Investigation and implementation of plan to remedy, 3068

             Reports, duties regarding, penalty for violations, 551, 552, 554

             Summary of certain reports, preparation, publication on Internet, 3069

OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES (See also INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

      Arson investigators, heart and lung diseases as occupational diseases, 546, 547

      Emergency medical attendants, expedited appeals process, 1284-1287

      Evidence that disease arises out of and in the course of employment, exemptions from requirement, 546

      Firefighters

             Cancer as occupational disease, 2822

             Expedited appeals process, 1284-1287

             Volunteer firefighters, heart disease as occupational disease, 749

      Park rangers and certain park employees, coverage, appropriation, 2427

      Peace officers, expedited appeals process, 1284-1287

      Public Safety, Department of, coverage of certain employees, 2426

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

      Crane operators, experience or training requirements for certification, 977-979

      Fatal accidents, provision of certain information to immediate families of deceased employees, 815, 816

      Training courses for employees on construction sites, requirements, effect of failure to comply, 2420-2425

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH REVIEW BOARD

      Fatal accidents, duties, 816

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS

      Board of Occupational Therapy

             Complaints filed against licensees, retention of records, 897, 898

             Health care records, duties, 2549

             Members, qualifications, 871

      Health care records (See MEDICAL RECORDS)

      Licenses, procedures for summary suspension, 651

      Medical facilities operated by, effect of unlicensed operation, 897

OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES

      Certificates of title, requirements, penalties, 3079-3081, 3100-3103

      Compliance Enforcement, Division of, duties, 3077

      Consignment sales

             Consignees, duties, 3086, 3087

             Contracts, requirements, 3086

             Prohibited acts, penalties, 3088

      Dealers (See MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS AND OTHER LICENSEES)

      Definitions, 3078, 3079, 3102

      Enforcement of laws and regulations, 3085, 3086

      Fund for Off-Highway Vehicles, creation, sources and use, 3081, 3082, 3102, 3103

      Registration, requirements, penalties, 3079-3081, 3100-3104

      Safety training and education, funding, 3082

      Trails and facilities, funding, 3082

      Trimobiles, applicability of emission control standards, 1326

      Unlawful acts, penalties, 3100

      Used vehicles, sales by other than dealers, 3098, 3101

OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES, COMMISSION ON

      Advisers, terms, duties, 3084, 3085

      Creation, 3082

      Executive Secretary, employment, 3084

      Fund for Off-Highway Vehicles, administration, 3081, 3082

      Grants, duties, 3084, 3085

      Meetings, 3084

      Members

             Appointment, reappointment authorized, 3082, 3083

             Compensation, 3083

             Removal, 3084

             Terms, vacancies, 3083

      Officers, election, 3084

      Registration fees, determination, 3081

      Reports to Legislature, 3085

OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION

      Public Employees Retirement Board, certain investments, duties, 2774-2777

      Scrap metal, prohibited acts, 1239, 1241

      Taxation of minerals extracted (See MINES AND MINERALS)

OLDER PERSONS (See AGED PERSONS)

OMBUDSMEN

      Aging Persons, Office of Ombudsman for, abolished, duties transferred, 43

      Common-interest communities (See COMMON-INTEREST COMMUNITIES AND CONDOMINIUM HOTELS, OMBUDSMAN FOR OWNERS IN)

      Consumer Affairs for Minorities, Office of Ombudsman of, creation, 1502

      Consumer health (See CONSUMER HEALTH ASSISTANCE, OFFICE FOR)

      Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Office of the State, creation, 41

OPEN-SPACE LAND

      Property taxes on open-space real property (See also PROPERTY TAXES)

             Computation of deferred taxes following conversion to higher use, 1228, 1231, 1232

             Golf courses, 1228, 1230

             Lease of water rights for municipal purposes, use of land for, designation, 1229, 1230

      Sales taxes for development, reimbursement to State for collection costs, 2087-2090

OPHTHALMOLOGISTS (See also PHYSICIANS)

      Optometrists, collaboration with, 453

      Refractive surgery facilities, requirements, prohibited acts, 450-453

OPTICIANS

      Board of Dispensing Opticians

             Complaints filed against licensees, retention of records, 892

             Health care records, duties, 2549

             Members, qualifications, 871

             Public health information, sharing with other regulatory bodies, 870, 871

      Health care records (See MEDICAL RECORDS)

      Licenses, procedures for summary suspension, 651

      Medical facilities operated by, effect of unlicensed operation, 891, 892

OPTOMETRISTS

      Health care records (See MEDICAL RECORDS)

      Licenses, procedures for summary suspension, 651

      Medical facilities operated by, effect of unlicensed operation, 890

      Nevada State Board of Optometry

             Complaints filed against licensees, retention of records, 890, 891

             Health care records, duties, 2549

             Members, qualifications, 871

             Public health information, sharing with other regulatory bodies, 870, 871

      Ophthalmologists, collaboration with, 453

      Prescription tracking system, training requirements, 1304

ORAL HEALTH, STATE PROGRAM FOR

      Creation, 26

ORDINANCES

      Business licensing, civil penalty for ordinance violation, 425

      Cigarette fire safety standards, conflicting ordinances deemed void, 2439

      County fire department districts, fees for transports to medical facilities, 1236

      County offices, organization in smaller counties, 591

      Criminal gang activity, injunctive relief, recovery of damages, 1312, 1313

      District court filing fees, imposition and use, 2480

      Fuel taxes, imposition by Washoe County, 3049-3065

      Hospitals, public, lease of naming rights authorized, 2653

      Low emission and energy-efficient vehicles, operation within planned communities, 85

      Nuisances, abatement, 405-407

      Private investigators and related licensees, regulation, 1945

      Recreational facilities in smaller counties, sales tax for support, 569-571

      Regional transportation commissions, creation, 839

      Regional transportation projects, bond issues, 848

      Solar or wind energy systems, use, 1598

ORGAN TRANSPLANTS

      Health insurance coverage for certain previously approved drugs, 1785

      Tissue and Organ Donor Day designated, 3158

      World Kidney Day recognized, 3188

ORIENTAL MEDICINE

      Health care records (See MEDICAL RECORDS)

      Licenses, procedures for summary suspension, 651

      Medical facilities operated by, effect of unlicensed operation, 887, 888

      State Board of Oriental Medicine

             Complaints filed against licensees, retention of records, 887

             Health care records, duties, 2549

             Members, qualifications, 871

             Public health information, sharing with other regulatory bodies, 870, 871

OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS

      Admonishments, issuance, 2978

      Anesthesia or sedation, services involving, permit and accreditation requirements, 528-531, 536, 538

      Armed Forces officers, agreements to provide care in hospitals, 818, 821

      Autopsies, acts constituting practice of medicine, 2976

      Complaints, persons who may file, procedures, 2985-2987

      Disciplinary action

             Anesthesia or conscious or deep sedation, prohibited acts, 536

             Fingerprints of licensee, submission to Board, 2987

             Grounds, 2984

             Operation of unlicensed medical facility, 885, 886

             Standard of proof, 2979

      Diversion programs, procedures, 2986, 2988

      Fines for violations, 2988

      Guardians and wards

             Petitions, documentation of need for guardian, 1649, 1651, 1653

            Proceedings, requirements, 2521, 2524

      Health care records (See MEDICAL RECORDS)

      Homeopaths (See HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS)

      Industrial insurance, selection of alternative care provider by injured employee, 1279, 1280

      Infectious diseases, investigations by health authorities, duties, 554-556

      Lead levels in children, testing to be encouraged, requirements, 457

      Letters of concern or warning, issuance, 2978

      Licenses

             Application, 2982

             Authorized facility licenses, 2977, 2983

             Examinations, 2982

             Special event licenses, 1107, 1108

             Special licenses, 2982, 2983

             Special volunteer licenses, 2976

             Summary suspension, procedures, 651, 886, 2987

      Mental illness, persons with, examination, duties, 332, 334-336

      Nurses, retaliation or discrimination against, prohibited acts, penalties, 1424, 1425

      Patient identification mechanism, investigation of creation, 3071

      Physician assistants (See PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS)

      Physician Visa Waiver Program, establishment, 771-774

      Prescription tracking system, training requirements, 1304

      Refractive surgery facilities, requirements, prohibited acts, 450-453

      Remediation agreements, procedures, 2978

      Silicone, injection prohibited, exception, 2980

      State Board of Osteopathic Medicine

             Communicable diseases, receipt of certain test results, 2942

             Complaints

                   Persons who may file, procedures, 2985-2987

                   Retention of records, requirements, 886

             Health care records, duties, 2549

             Members

                   Ethics, requirements, 871, 1017

                   Qualifications of non-licensee members, 871

             Prescription drug abuse, study, 1304

             Public health information, sharing with other regulatory bodies, 870, 871

             Remediation agreements, duties, reports, 2941, 2978, 2981

             Retaliation against physicians prohibited, 1427

             Sentinel events, duties, 3071

             Stroke and Heart Disease, Advisory Committee, assistance, 295

             Surgeries requiring sedation or anesthesia, physician reports, duties, 537

      State employees in unclassified service, salaries, 2158, 2165

      Stem cells, administration to persons authorized, restrictions, 2744, 2745

      Surgeries and related sentinel events, reports, 561

      Whistleblowers, retaliation by physicians for certain acts prohibited, 1424, 1425

OUTDOOR YOUTH PROGRAMS (See also CHILD CARE FACILITIES)

      Licensees, background investigations, disciplinary action, 926

      Participants, background investigations, termination of participation, 926

OUTPATIENT SURGERY (See SURGICAL CENTERS FOR AMBULATORY PATIENTS)

OVERTON POWER DISTRICT (See also DISTRICTS)

      Trustees, number and election, 2245

P

PACE PROGRAM

      Aged persons, establishment of programs, 1255

PALEONTOLOGICAL SITES

      Paleontological Awareness Month, designation, 384

      Protection and development, 375-379

PALEONTOLOGIST, STATE

      Designation, duties, 382-384

 

PANDERING (See PROSTITUTION)

PARDONS

      Civil rights restoration, expedited process, 774

PARDONS COMMISSIONERS, STATE BOARD OF

      Civil rights restoration, expedited process, duties, 774

      Elimination, duties transferred to Clemency Board, 3259

PARENT AND CHILD

      Adoption (See ADOPTION)

      Child abuse or neglect (See CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT)

      Child custody (See CHILD CUSTODY)

      Child support (See CHILD SUPPORT)

      Child visitation (See CHILD VISITATION)

      County aid to indigent, child’s liability for aid received by parent, 1666

      Domestic partners, rights and responsibilities, 2185

      Gold Star plates for relatives of military personnel killed in line of duty, 491

      Maternal and child health (See HEALTH, MATERNAL AND CHILD)

      Minors generally (See MINORS)

      Nevada System of Higher Education, waiver of fees for children of certain military personnel, 54, 55

      Parentage, establishment, 118

      School pupils (See also SCHOOLS, PRIVATE; SCHOOLS, PUBLIC)

             Kindergarten, authority to opt-out of full-day program, 2138

             Leave to attend child’s conferences and events, grant by employers, 1246-1249

             Middle school or junior high school, conference requirements, 1334

             Programs and services available to pupils, notice, 1315

             School choice, when offered, 2302, 2303

             Schools demonstrating need for improvement, notice, 2301-2304, 2320

      Termination of parental rights, preferences in placement of children, 220

      Wills, effect of pretermitted children, 1624

PARKING FACILITIES AND REGULATIONS

      Common-interest communities, prohibited restrictions, 975

      Las Vegas, acceptance by State of improvements to certain school trust land for use as parking lot required, 392

      Regional transportation commissions, construction of facilities, provision of vending stands, 844

PARKS

      Reno, license plates for support of parks, issuance, 957, 959

      State parks (See STATE PARKS)

      Sterilization of dogs and cats required by local ordinance, posting of notice in public parks required, 2019

      Tax for support of parks, reimbursement to State for collection costs, 2091

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

PAROLE

      Community reentry programs, funding, 2594

      Consecutive sentences, parole procedures, 1546

      Grant of parole without meeting of State Board, procedures, 524-526

      Mandatory parole, commission of crime when offender less than 16 years old, 1547

      Stalking, conditions on parole, 3011

      Violations, confinement in correctional facility or institution, effect, 2512

PAROLE AND PROBATION, DIVISION OF (See PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF)

PAROLE COMMISSIONERS, STATE BOARD OF

      General appropriations, 2113

      Genetic marker testing of certain offenders, receipt of results, 1199

      Grant of parole without meeting, procedures, 524-526

      Salaries, 2156

      Sex offenders, lifetime supervision, conditions, 1300

PARTICIPATORY DEMOCRACY, ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON

      Report to Legislature directed, 3221

PARTNERSHIPS

      Accounting services (See ACCOUNTANTS)

      Appraisal management companies, registration and regulation, 1513-1521

      Assumed or fictitious name, doing business under, requirements, 1729, 1730

      Business license, state (See BUSINESS LICENSES)

      Conversion to domestic or foreign entity

             Cancellation, fee, 2859

             Rights of dissenting owners, 1721-1728

      Domestic partnerships by social contract, validity, 2183-2187

      Domestication, procedures, owner liability, 2859, 2861

      Foreign partnerships, annual lists, duties, notice of fees, 2847, 2848, 2852, 2853

      Limited-liability limited partnerships (See LIMITED-LIABILITY LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS)

      Limited-liability partnerships (See LIMITED-LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS)

      Limited partnerships (See LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS)

      Manufactured building distributors, requirements, 1912-1914

PASSPORTS

      Identity theft passports, redesignation, requirements, 9

      Nevada Lockbox, creation, registration of electronic documents, 1021-1024

PATERNITY

      Establishment of paternity, 118

PATHOLOGY LABORATORIES (See MEDICAL LABORATORIES)

PATIENTS

      Advance directives (See ADVANCE DIRECTIVES)

      Complaints against health care facilities and providers, assistance, 559, 560

      Consumer Health Assistance, Office for (See CONSUMER HEALTH ASSISTANCE, OFFICE FOR)

      Diseases (See DISEASES)

      Emergency medical services (See EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES)

      Health care providers (See specific professions)

      Identification from one facility or provider to another, investigation of creation of mechanism, 3071

      Medical bills, out-of-network providers, study of payment system, 3301

      Medical facilities (See MEDICAL AND RELATED FACILITIES)

      Medical records (See MEDICAL RECORDS)

      Safe handling of patients

             Facilities for the dependent, violations, penalties, 558

             Medical facilities, duties, penalties for violations, 551, 552, 554, 558

PAYROLL TAXES (See BUSINESS TAX; FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, TAXES ON)

PEACE OFFICERS

      Aged persons, abuse, neglect, exploitation or isolation

             Multidisciplinary teams to investigate, membership, 2448

             Training requirements, 2449

      Alcoholic beverage awareness programs, enforcement of laws, reports, 479, 480

      Biological evidence of certain crimes, preservation, 1845

      Child welfare system, interagency committee to evaluate, representation, 221

      Cigarette fire safety standards, enforcement duties, 2438

      Common-interest communities, parking of official vehicles, 975

      Concealed firearms, certification of retired peace officers to carry, 563

      Constables (See CONSTABLES)

      Corrections, Department of, Inspector General and criminal investigators, 637

      Criminal statistical data, exchange, 1351

      Excrement or bodily fluids, unlawful acts by prisoners, testing for communicable diseases, 150-152

      Explosive devices, duty to notify public safety bomb squads, 685

      Highway Patrol (See HIGHWAY PATROL, NEVADA)

      Infectious diseases

             Emergency response employees, notification of possible exposure, 910-913

             Investigations by health authorities, cooperation, 556

             Prisoners, unlawful acts by, testing of officer for exposure, 150-152

      Investigation Division (See PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Judicial Discipline, Commission on, release of information on possible criminal conduct, 1349

      Massage Therapists, Board of, release of information to, 2581, 2582

      Medical records of certain facilities, access, 557

      Missing persons, duties, 38, 1844, 1845

      Nye County, sales tax for personnel and facilities, implementation, 587, 588

      Occupational diseases (See OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES)

      Off-highway vehicles, duties, 3083, 3085

      Police departments (See POLICE DEPARTMENTS)

      Prepaid or stored value cards, crimes involving, duties, 2243

      Resisting or obstructing public officer, penalties, 163

      Schools

             Corporal punishment used on pupils, investigation of complaints, 921

             Gang activity on school property, prevention training, 1195

      Sexual assault protective orders, violation, duties, 230

      Sheriffs (See SHERIFFS)

      Traffic control (See TRAFFIC CONTROL)

      Vehicle weight limitations, enforcement of laws, 1605, 1606

      Victim compensation officers, release of information to, 522

PEACE OFFICERS’ STANDARDS AND TRAINING COMMISSION

      Authorized expenditures, 2168

      Elder abuse, training in handling of cases, regulations, 2449

      Salaries, 2157

PERFUSIONISTS

      Aged and vulnerable persons, reports of abuse or neglect, 2993, 2994

      Applicability of laws, 2947

      Assault of perfusionist, penalty, 2991

      Board (See MEDICAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF)

      Change of address, notice to Board, 2944

      Child abuse or neglect, reports, 2997

      Complaints against, procedures, 2964-2966, 2968-2971

      Disciplinary action, grounds, procedures, 2961-2963, 2965

      Fingerprints, submission to Board, 2952

      Injunctions for violations, 2973, 2974

      Legislative declaration, 2946

      Licenses

             Application, 2953, 2954

             Copy to be maintained at health care facility, 2944

             Display, 2944

             Examinations, 2944

             Expiration and renewal, 2944, 2945

             Fees, 2959

             Issuance, 2944

             Qualifications, 2943, 2999

             Reciprocity, 2944

             Regulations, 2943

             Restoration or reinstatement, 2972, 2973

             Revocable privilege, 2946

             Summary suspension, procedures, 651, 2967

             Suspension, grounds, 2945, 2973

             Temporary licenses, issuance, supervision, 2945

      Nurses and nursing assistants, duty to report violations, 2975

      Perfusion defined, 2943

      Provider of health care defined to include perfusionist, 2942

      Remediation agreements, procedures, 2960

      Title or abbreviations, unlawful use, 2973

      Unlawful acts, criminal penalties, 2974

PERSHING COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (See also SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      Regional training programs, reorganization, 1362, 1363

PERSONAL TRAINERS (See ATHLETIC TRAINERS)

PERSONNEL COMMISSION

      Furloughs of state employees, duties, 2160

PERSONNEL, DEPARTMENT OF

      Authorized expenditures, 2167

      Mental Health and Developmental Services, Division of, duties removed, 271

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2150

      Unclassified service, duties regarding salaries, 2158

PEST CONTROL

      Health districts, authority regarding abatement of certain nuisances, 1499

      Plant Industry Program, duty to present proposed programs to county commissioners removed, 12

      Restricted-use pesticides, period of validity of certificates, 25

PETS (See CATS; DOGS)

PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACY

      AIDS Drug Assistance Program, appropriation, 2115

      Cancer Drug Donation Program, establishment, 454-456

      Diabetes screening tests, authority to perform, 760

      Health care records (See MEDICAL RECORDS)

      Licenses and certificates, procedures for summary suspension, 651

      Manufacturers

             Cancer Drug Donation Program, establishment, 454-456

             Nonprofit pharmacies, immunities for transfer of certain drugs, 1089

      Medical facilities operated by, effect of unlicensed operation, 894, 895

      Nonprofit pharmacies, receipt and reissuance of certain drugs, 1087-1092

      Prescriptions (See PRESCRIPTIONS)

      Remote sites, definition, operation, 1318, 1319

      Satellite consultation sites, definition, operation, 1319

      SenioRx, appropriation, 2109

      State Board of Pharmacy

             Cancer Drug Donation Program, duties, 455

             Complaints filed against licensees, retention of records, 895

             Computerized tracking system, duties, 1303, 1304

             Members, qualifications, 871

             Nonprofit pharmacies reissuing certain drugs, regulation, 1087-1089, 1091

             Prescription drug abuse, study, 1304

             Public health information, sharing with other regulatory bodies, 870, 871

             Remote sites, satellite consultation sites and telepharmacies, duties, 1319

      State employees in unclassified service, salaries, 2158, 2165

      Stem cells, compounding, importation or administration authorized, 2744, 2745

      Telepharmacies, definition, operation, 1319

PHYSICAL FITNESS

      Advisory council (See FITNESS AND WELLNESS, ADVISORY COUNCIL ON THE STATE PROGRAM FOR)

      Schools urged to promote, 3161, 3176

PHYSICAL THERAPISTS

      Health care records (See MEDICAL RECORDS)

      Licenses, procedures for summary suspension, 651

      Medical facilities operated by, effect of unlicensed operation, 895, 896

      State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners

             Complaints filed against licensees, retention of records, 896, 897

             Health care records, duties, 2549

             Members, qualifications, 871

             Public health information, sharing with other regulatory bodies, 870, 871

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS

      Board (See MEDICAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF)

      Complaints

             Persons who may file, 2964

             Procedures, 2966, 2968-2971

             Retention of records by Board, requirements, 880, 881

      Disciplinary action

             Authorized actions, osteopathic medicine, 2988

             Grounds, 879, 880, 2961-2963

      Fingerprints, submission to Board, 2952, 2987

      Health care records (See MEDICAL RECORDS)

      Infectious diseases, investigations by health authorities, duties, 554-556

      Lead levels in children, testing to be encouraged, requirements, 457

      Licenses

             Revocable privilege, 2946

             Summary suspension, procedures, 651, 881, 2966, 2967

             Suspension, grounds, 2945

      Mental illness, persons with, examination, duties, 334, 335

      Operation of unlicensed medical facility, effect, 879, 880

      Osteopathic medicine, disciplinary action, fines, 2987, 2988

      Prescription tracking system, training requirements, 1304

      Remediation agreements, procedures, 2960

      Stem cells, administration to persons authorized, restrictions, 2744, 2745

PHYSICIANS

      Anesthesia or sedation, services involving, permit and accreditation requirements, 528-531, 533, 538

      Armed Forces officers, agreements to provide care in hospitals, 818

      Autopsies, acts constituting practice of medicine, 2946

      Board (See MEDICAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF)

      Complaints

             Persons who may file, 2964

             Procedures, 2966, 2968-2971

             Retention of records by Board, requirements, 880, 881

      Disciplinary action

             Anesthesia or conscious or deep sedation, prohibited acts, 534

             Community service as discipline, applicability of Good Samaritan Law, 871

             Grounds, 879, 880, 2961-2963

      Fingerprints, submission to Board, 2952

      Guardians and wards

             Petitions, documentation of need for guardian, 1649, 1651, 1653

             Proceedings, requirements, 2521, 2524

      Health care records (See MEDICAL RECORDS)

      Homeopaths (See HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS)

      Industrial insurance, selection of alternative care provider by injured employee, 1279, 1280

      Infectious diseases, investigations by health authorities, duties, 554-556

      Lead levels in children, testing to be encouraged, requirements, 457

      Licenses

             Applications, required information, consideration by Board, 2953

             Authorized facility licenses, 2945, 2957, 2958, 2999

             Denial, appeal, 2955

             Issuance, verification of information submitted to Board, 2951, 2952

             Revocable privilege, 2946

             Special event licenses, 1105, 1106

             Special volunteer licenses, 2955

             Summary suspension, procedures, 651, 881, 2966, 2967

             Suspension or revocation, grounds, 2945, 2951

      Medical facility operated by, effect of unlicensed operation, 879, 880

      Mental illness, persons with, examination, duties, 332, 334-336

      Nurses, retaliation or discrimination against, prohibited acts, penalties, 1420-1422

      Osteopaths (See OSTEOPATHIC PHYSICIANS)

      Patient identification mechanism, investigation of creation, 3071

      Physician Visa Waiver Program

             Administration, 772, 773

             Application fees, 772

             Definitions, 772

             Establishment, 772

             Letters of support, procedures, 773

             Violations, penalties, reports, 773, 774

      Prescription tracking system, training requirements, 1304

      Refractive surgery facilities, requirements, prohibited acts, 450-453

      Remediation agreements, procedures, 2960

      State employees in unclassified service, salaries, 2158, 2165

      Stem cells, administration to persons authorized, restrictions, 2744, 2745

      Stroke and Heart Disease, Advisory Committee for the Prevention and Treatment of, representation, 293

      Surgeries and related sentinel events, reports, 560

      Whistleblowers, retaliation by physicians for certain acts prohibited, 1420-1422

PLANNING AND PROGRAM DIVISION (See INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF)

PLANNING COMMISSIONS (See also LAND USE PLANNING)

      City commissions, duties to preserve historic neighborhoods, 2770

      Master plans

             Historic neighborhood preservation plan, contents, 2761

             Historical properties preservation plan, contents, 379

      School districts, duties, 1234

PLATS (See MAPS AND PLATS)

PODIATRIC PHYSICIANS

      Armed Forces officers, agreements to provide care in hospitals, 818, 821

      Health care records (See MEDICAL RECORDS)

      Licenses, procedures for summary suspension, 651

      Medical facilities operated by, effect of unlicensed operation, 888, 889

      Prescription tracking system, training requirements, 1304

      State Board of Podiatry

             Complaints filed against licensees, retention of records, 889, 890

             Health care records, duties, 2549

             Members, qualifications, 871

             Public health information, sharing with other regulatory bodies, 870, 871

PODIATRY HYGIENISTS

      Licenses, procedures for summary suspension, 651

POLICE DEPARTMENTS (See also PEACE OFFICERS)

      Alcoholic beverage awareness programs, enforcement of laws, reports, 479, 480

      Concealed firearms, certification of retired peace officers to carry, 563

      Consolidation of public safety functions in larger counties, study, 2675

      Criminal statistical data, exchange, 1351

      Family Support Act, Interstate, designated support enforcement agency, 126

      Jails (See JAILS AND DETENTION FACILITIES)

      Missing persons, duties, 38

      Traffic control (See TRAFFIC CONTROL)

POLITICAL PARTIES

      Major political parties, time for filing and verifying certain petitions, 1259

      Minor political parties

             Candidates, time for filings, 1260, 1261

             Challenges to qualification, time for filing, 1262

POLLUTION (See AIR POLLUTION; WATER POLLUTION)

POLYGRAPHIC EXAMINERS

      Board (See PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR’S LICENSING BOARD)

      Licenses, procedures for summary suspension, 651

POOR PERSONS (See INDIGENT PERSONS)

POPULATION

      Census, support for 2010 census expressed and Year of the Census designated, 3203

      Legislative study of reapportionment, 3253

PORNOGRAPHY (See CHILD PORNOGRAPHY)

POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, COMMISSION ON

      Authorized expenditures, 2169

POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, PRIVATE

      Campus safety programs, development urged, 3181

      Commendation of educational personnel in Nevada, 3237

      General appropriations, 2108

      Health insurance for students, continuation of coverage during medically necessary leave of absence, 1785

      Sexual conduct between personnel and students, confidentiality of information relating to victim, 1296-1299

      Solar Thermal Systems Demonstration Program, participation, 2263-2265

      Workforce development, membership on industry councils, 2278

POSTTRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER

      Criminal defendants, assignment to treatment programs, 100, 103

POWER OF ATTORNEY

      Acceptance of and reliance upon acknowledged power of attorney, 181, 182

      Acceptance of appointment as agent, 178

      Applicability of laws, 176

      Authority of agents

             Banks and other financial institutions, 186

             Benefits from government programs or civil or military service, 191

             Claims and litigation, 189

             Commodities and options, 186

             Estates, trusts and other beneficial interests, 189

             General authority, 182

             Gifts, 192

             Health care decisions, 198, 200

             Incorporation of authority, 183

             Insurance and annuities, 188

             Operation of business or other entity, 187

             Personal and family maintenance, 190

             Real property, 184

             Retirement plans, 191

             Specific grant of authority, when required, 182

             Stocks and bonds, 186

             Taxes, 192

             Termination, 177, 199

      Breach of fiduciary duties, notice to principal, liability, 178, 180

      Co-agents, designation, 178, 200

      Debt-management service providers, prohibited acts, 1990, 1991

      Definitions, 174, 175, 198

      Disclosure by agent of receipts, disbursements or transactions, 179

      Durable power of attorney, creation, exception, 176

      Duties of agent, 178

      Effective, when, 177, 199

      Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, effect, 207

      Exoneration of agent, 180

      Financial institutions or other entities, laws applicable to, effect, 182

      Forms, 193-198, 201-207

      Judicial relief, 180

      Liability of agent, 178-180

      Meaning and effect, 177

      Nomination of guardian by principal, 177, 199

      Principals of law and equity, effect, 182

      Reimbursement of expenses, 178

      Remedies under other law, 182

      Resignation of agent, procedure, 180

      Signatures, presumption, reliance, 176, 181

      Successor agents, designation, 178, 200

      Termination, 177, 199

      Validity, 176

      Violation of laws by agent, remedies, 180

PREGNANCY (See also HEALTH, MATERNAL AND CHILD)

      Syphilis testing in pregnant women, requirements, 307

 

PRELIMINARY HEARINGS

      Masters in justice courts, jurisdiction, 512

      Sound recording equipment, use in justice courts, 633

PREPAID LIMITED HEALTH SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

      College students, continuation of certain coverage, 1785

      Fund for Insurance Administration and Enforcement, fees, 1763

      Genetic information nondiscrimination, requirements, 1785

      Mental health coverage, parity and equity requirements, 1785

      Substance abuse coverage, parity and equity requirements, 1785

PREPAID OR STORED VALUE CARDS

      Criminal use, procedures relating to, 2243

PRESCRIPTIONS

      Abuse, study regarding manner of monitoring and addressing, 1304

      Cancer Drug Donation Program, establishment, 454-456

      Computerized tracking system, requirements, training, 1303, 1304

      Correctional institution pharmacies, transfer of unused drugs, 1090, 1091

      Health insurance, coverage for certain previously approved drugs, 1785

      Mental health facilities, transfer of unused drugs, 1087

      Nonprofit pharmacies, authority to receive and reissue certain drugs, immunities, 1088, 1089

      Psychotropic medication provided to children in custody of child welfare agencies, requirements, 410, 414, 3233

      SenioRx, funding, 2109, 2171

      Skilled nursing or intermediate care facilities, transfer of unused drugs, 1087, 1088

      Stem cells, use, importation into State authorized, 2744

PRESUMPTIONS

      Abduction or child, custody or unsupervised visitation by perpetrator not in best interest of child, 224-226

      Cribs, safety, 2442

      Guardianship property, presumption of abandonment inapplicable to certain property, 1665

      Industrial Relations, Division of, actions to recover certain costs, 1183, 1185

      Power of attorney, genuineness of signature, 176, 181

      Rental cars, theft, 549, 550

      Towing of vehicles at request of person other than owner, 1306

      Wills, presumption regarding revocation of lost or destroyed will, 1625

PRIMARY ELECTIONS (See ELECTIONS)

PRINCIPAL AND INCOME ACT, UNIFORM

      Allocation of payments made from separate fund, determinations, 330

      Taxes paid by trustee on trust’s share of an entity’s taxable income, requirements, 331

PRISON COMMISSIONERS, BOARD OF STATE

      Privately-run institutions or facilities, regulations, 2820

PRISONS AND PRISONERS

      Authorized expenditures, 2172

      Capital improvements, 2457, 2462

      Conservation camps (See CONSERVATION CAMPS)

      Department of Corrections (See CORRECTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Educational and vocational programs, reports concerning, 1352

      Excrement or bodily fluids, unlawful acts, penalties, 150-152

      General appropriations, 2111

      Juvenile offenses, incarceration of certain offenders pending proceedings, 50

      Lovelock Correctional Center, study of use of geothermal heating, 2872

      Prescription drugs, unused, transfer to dispensing pharmacy or nonprofit pharmacies, 1090, 1091

      Privately-run prisons

             Employees, training requirements, 2821

             Maximum number of prisoners, regulations, 2820

             Monitoring of certain facilities, requirements, reimbursement of costs, 2821

      Recidivism, reports concerning, 1352

      Release

             Civil rights restoration, expedited process, 774

             Community reentry programs, funding, 2594

             Parole (See PAROLE)

             Transitional living facilities

                   Inspections, reports, requirements, 559

                   Licenses, procedures for summary suspension, 558

                   Patient safety violations, administrative penalties, 558

      Supplemental appropriation, 1359

      Unemployment compensation, fraudulent acts, 2495

PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR’S LICENSING BOARD

      Members, qualifications, 871

      Unlicensed employees, duties, 1941-1946

PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS

      Board (See PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR’S LICENSING BOARD)

      Certified public accountants, laws inapplicable, 1943, 1944

      Commercial registered agents, laws inapplicable, 1943

      Employees, registration requirements, 1941-1946

      Licenses, procedures for summary suspension, 651

      Public administrators, investigations, applicability of laws, 2270

PRIVATE PATROLMEN

      Board (See PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR’S LICENSING BOARD)

      Employees, registration requirements, notice to Board, 1941-1946

      Flashing amber lights, use authorized, fees, 1096, 1097

      Licenses, procedures for summary suspension, 651

PROBATION

      Battery committed by strangulation, probation prohibited, 86

      Good time credits, calculation, forfeiture and restoration, 2512-2514

      Justice and municipal courts, administration of programs of supervision, 2257-2259

      Stalking, conditions on probation, 3010

      Veterans or military personnel, assignment to treatment programs, 103

      Violations

             Confinement in correctional facility or institution, 2514

             Forfeiture and restoration of good time credits, 2512, 2513

PROBLEM GAMBLING

      Criminal defendants, treatment programs

             Conditions, imposition by court, 1437, 1438

             Conviction, assignment deemed not to be, 1439

             Creation, administration, 1435

             Deferral of sentencing, 1438

             Definitions, 1434, 1435

             Eligibility for assignment, 1436

             Examination of defendant, 1437

             Hearings, 1436

             Petition to set aside conviction, procedures, 1439, 1440

             Restitution, payment, 1437, 1438

      Health and Human Services, Department of, authorized expenditures, 2169

PROBLEM GAMBLING COUNSELORS

      Board (See ALCOHOL, DRUG AND GAMBLING COUNSELORS, BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR)

      Certificates, procedures for summary suspension, 651

      Medical facilities operated by, effect of unlicensed operation, 903, 904

PROCESS (See CIVIL PROCESS)

PROCESS SERVERS

      Board (See PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR’S LICENSING BOARD)

      Employees, registration requirements, 1941-1946

      Licenses, procedures for summary suspension, 651

PRODUCTS LIABILITY

      Children’s products, prohibited acts by retailers, recall notices, 2441

      Infant Crib Safety Act, requirements, 2442

PROFESSIONAL CORPORATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS AND OTHER ENTITIES

      Assumed or fictitious name, doing business under, requirements, 1729, 1730

      Business license, state (See BUSINESS LICENSES)

      Dental offices or clinics, ownership and operation by certain nonprofit entities authorized, 1092-1094

      Legal services, formation of business entities, 1714-1717

      List of owners or members, duties, 2858

      Mortgage agents, licensure on behalf of company, law repealed, 2694

      Qualification requirements, effect of failure to comply, 1713, 1714

      Registered agents (See REGISTERED AGENTS)

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS, STATE BOARD OF

      Members, qualifications, 871

PROPERTY MANAGERS

      Community managers (See COMMON-INTEREST COMMUNITIES)

      Permits, procedures for summary suspension, 651

PROPERTY TAXES

      Abatement of taxes

             Green buildings, 988

             New or expanded businesses, procedures, 2540, 2541

             Renewable energy facilities, 2004-2009, 2014, 2017

             Residential and certain business property

                   Destruction or removal of improvement, calculation of abatement, 1216

                   Petition for review of decision on abatement, filing, 1226

      Agricultural real property converted to higher use, computation and payment of deferred taxes, 1228, 1231, 1232

      Assessment

             Improvements, procedure to determine taxable value, 1217

             Unsecured tax roll, notice of assessed valuation, appeal, 1218-1220

      Clark County, temporary redirection of certain money to State General Fund, 2075, 2081

      Consolidated Bond Interest and Redemption Fund, levy, 2464

      Delinquent property, unlawful acts regarding notice of seizure, 1227

      Equalization, filing of segregation and statistical reports, date, 1221

      Exemptions

             Enactment by Legislature, requirements, 2540

             Nonprofit organizations, certain property held by, 572, 573

      Golf courses, disqualification for open-space use, computation of deferred taxes, 1228, 1230

      Levy by State, 2463

      Open-space real property

             Conversion to higher use, computation and payment of deferred taxes, 1228, 1230-1232

             Lease of water rights for municipal purposes, use of land for, designation, 1229, 1230

      Personal property

             Appraisal or reappraisal of property on unsecured roll, notice of assessment, appeal, 1218-1220

             Uncollectible, criteria for designating taxes as, 1228

      Senior citizens’ property tax assistance

             General appropriation, 2109

             Reversion of Account balance to State General Fund, 2228

      State Controller, receipt of certain reports eliminated, 1028

      Washoe County

             Collection of certain loan delinquencies on tax roll, 1431, 1432

             Temporary redirection of certain money to State General Fund, 2075, 2081

PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS, ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR

      Authorized expenditures, 2167

      General appropriation, 2106

PROSTATE CANCER, TASK FORCE ON

      Repeal, 668

PROSTITUTION

      Massage therapists, unlawful acts, penalties, 2573, 2574, 2581

      Medical facility licensees or applicants, grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of licenses, 506

      Minor victims

             Criminal penalties, 574

             Forfeiture of assets, use of proceeds, 574-576

             Genetic marker testing of offender, procedure, 80

             Identifying information of offender, submission to Repository, 80

      Solicitation of child for prostitution, penalty, 1245

PROTECTIVE ORDERS (See also INJUNCTIONS)

      Sexual assault, procedures for issuance of orders, penalties for violations, 227

PSYCHIATRISTS (See also PHYSICIANS)

      Authorized facility licenses, issuance, 2977

      Mental health facilities, restrictions on applications for emergency admissions, 336

      State employees in unclassified service, salaries, 2158, 2165

PSYCHOLOGISTS

      Board of Psychological Examiners

             Autism behavior analysts and interventionists, duties, 1482-1484

             Complaints filed against licensees, retention of records, 901

             Composition, 1481

             Health care records, duties, 2549

             Members, qualifications, 871, 1481

             Public health information, sharing with other regulatory bodies, 870, 871

      Health care records (See MEDICAL RECORDS)

      Licenses

             Applications, submission of fingerprints, 2989

             Examinations, requirements, exemptions, 2988-2990

             Summary suspension, procedures, 651

      Medical facilities operated by, effect of unlicensed operation, 900, 901

      Mental health facilities, restrictions on applications for emergency admissions, 336

PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS

      Discrimination based on sexual orientation, prohibited acts, remedies, 717

      Room tax (See ROOM TAX)

      Trespassing, failure of guest to vacate after warning, 141, 142

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS

      Counties with population less than 100,000, applicability of laws, 2276

      Donation or destruction of property, duties, 2269

      Guardian of person and estate, eligibility, 2270

      Humboldt County District Attorney ex officio Public Administrator, 2269

      Investigations, duties, authority, 2270

      Prohibitions on administration of certain estates, 2270

      Property of decedent, authority to secure, 2269

      Setting aside estate without administration, monetary threshold, 2271

      Vacancies, procedures for filling in certain counties, 2269, 2276

PUBLIC BUILDINGS

      Capital improvement projects, 1321, 2456-2470

      Conservation of energy and energy efficiency, standards, 987

      Kinkead Building, Carson City, placement of defibrillator unnecessary, 779

      Local governments

             Lease- or installment-purchase agreements, requirements, 2070, 2071, 2073

             Performance contracts for operating cost-savings measures, 962-969, 1405

             Weatherization and retrofitting projects

                   Comprehensive program for retrofitting, development, 1372

                   Requirements, 1406, 1407, 2869-2872

      Solar Thermal Systems Demonstration Program, participation, 2263-2265

      State buildings

             Capital improvement projects, funding, 2456-2470

             Energy tracking program, applicability, funding, 1404, 1405

             Lease- or installment-purchase agreements, requirements, 2072

             Performance contracts for operating cost-savings measures, 1405, 1406

             Security services, contracts with independent contractors, 2231

             Standards and guidelines for energy efficiency, adoption, 2755, 2756

             State energy reduction plan, funding, reports, 1375

             Weatherization and retrofitting projects

                   Comprehensive program for retrofitting, development, 1372

                   Requirements, 2869-2872

PUBLIC DEFENDERS

      Sex Offender Registration, Advisory Committee to Study, representation, 427

      State Public Defender

             Authorized expenditures, 2169

             General appropriation, 2108

             Salaries, 2152

             Services to counties, reimbursement, 2179

PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ BENEFITS PROGRAM, BOARD OF THE

      Allocation of premiums or contributions, authority, 1592

      Delinquent subsidies, action to recover, 1581

      Group insurance (See INSURANCE)

      Officers and employees, appointment, 1584

      Powers and duties generally, 1585-1589

      Ratification of regulations, 1594

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2158

      University System, appropriation for stale claims owed Program, 2250

PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT

      Age requirements for certain members to retire, 2352, 2353

      Authorized expenditures, 2175

      Compensation, definition, calculation of average compensation, 2346, 2347, 2353, 2354

      Contributions by employees

             Refunds of portion of contributions when retirement allowances limited, 2345

             Retention of certain excess contributions by System, 2348

      Contributions by employers

             Calculation of penalty for unpaid balance due, 1576

             Internet posting of certain documents, 2347

             Payroll reports, effect of erroneously reported wages, 2351

             Retention of certain excess contributions by System, 2350

      Judicial retirement (See JUDICIAL RETIREMENT)

      Justices of the peace withdrawing from System, notice requirements, 1577, 1578

      Legislators’ Retirement System, appropriation, 2120

      Liaison officers, provisions mandatory, 1575

      Municipal judges withdrawing from System, notice requirements, 1577, 1578

      Police and firefighters

             Advisory Committee, terms, removal, 2348

             Eligibility for retirement, 2352, 2353

      Reemployment after retirement

             Consultants, requirements for employment, 2065-2069

             Critical labor shortage, determination, continuation of certain laws, 1549, 1550

             School personnel, 1549, 1550

             State policy, 1549

             Volunteer firefighters, 705

      Retirement allowances

             Computation, 2353

             Postretirement increases, reduction for certain retirees, 2346

             Reduction for retirement before required age, 2353

             Refunds of portion of contributions when allowances limited, 2345

      Service credit

             Furloughs, effect of unpaid leave on accumulation of credit, 2160, 2161

             Requirements for certain members to retire, 2352

             School district employees, funding of purchase, 2138

PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT BOARD

      Critical labor shortage, duties, 1549, 1550

      Furloughs, determination of exempt positions within System, reports, 2162

      Internet publication of certain employer documents, requirements, 2347

      Investments in certain Iranian-related businesses, duties, 2774-2777

      Judicial Retirement System, reemployment of retired officers, study, 2221

      Postretirement increases, duties, 2346

PUBLIC GUARDIANS

      Appointment as permanent guardian, eligibility of wards, 2272

      Contracts entered into for or on behalf of ward, county liability, 2272

      Guardianships generally (See GUARDIANS AND WARDS)

      Organization of county offices in smaller counties, procedure, 591-594

      Retention of records, duties, 2271

      Termination of appointment, procedures, grounds, 2273

PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCIES (See HEALTH EMERGENCIES, PUBLIC)

PUBLIC HEALTH, TRUST FUND FOR

      Sources, 2176

      Transfer of money to State General Fund, 2365

PUBLIC LANDS

      Abandoned vehicles, removal from public property, constable’s fees, 3014

      Grazing lands (See GRAZING AND GRAZING LANDS)

      Las Vegas, acceptance by State of improvements to certain school trust lands for use as parking lot required, 392

      Mapping of certain county roads to preserve certain rights-of-way urged, 3256

      Peavine Fire Station, transfer of land by State, 2750, 2751

      Renewable energy, transfer of federal lands to State for projects urged, 3251

      Sparks, rescission of lease of certain land by State, 720

      Special districts to manage certain money received from Federal Government, creation, reports, 1316, 1317

      Wilderness areas and study areas, certain federal actions urged, 3263

PUBLIC OFFICES AND OFFICERS

      City officers (See CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES)

      County officers (See COUNTY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES)

      District officers (See DISTRICTS)

      Ethics in government (See ETHICS)

      Group insurance for public employees (See INSURANCE)

      Judicial officers (See specific court)

      Recall petitions, right to sign, 168

      Resisting or obstructing public officer, penalties, 163

      Retirement (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT)

      State officers (See STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES)

      Town officers (See TOWNS)

      Vacancy in office, effect of certain laws or determinations, 1071, 1072

PUBLIC RECORDS

      Confidential information, privileges and exemptions (See CONFIDENTIAL AND PRIVILEGED INFORMATION)

      Debt-management service providers, information concerning, 1975, 1977

      University foundations, applicability of laws, 2290

PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF

      Authorized expenditures, 2173

      Capital improvement projects, funding, 2459

      Capitol Police Division, contracts with independent contractors for security services when Division personnel unavailable, 2231

      Concealed firearms, certification of retired peace officers to carry, 563

      Court records regarding mental health of defendants, duties, 2485-2491

      Criminal Justice Assistance, Office of, duties, 3082

      Director

             Reentry Programs, Fund for, duties, 2594

             Vehicle weight enforcement, receipt of reports, duties, 1606

      Emergency Management, Division of (See also EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT)

             Broadcasters, cooperation in development of plans, 497-500

      Fire Marshal Division, State (See FIRE MARSHAL, STATE)

      General appropriations, 2113

      Highway Patrol Division (See HIGHWAY PATROL, NEVADA)

      Investigation Division

             Identification of dead bodies, certain duties removed, 37-39

             Missing persons, certain duties removed, 37-39, 1844, 1845

             Prescription drugs, computerized tracking system, duties, 1303, 1304

      Occupational disease benefits, coverage of certain employees, 2426

      Parole and Probation, Division of

             Reno office, appropriation for relocation, 2115

             Sex offenders

                   Chief Parole and Probation Officer, duties, 1293-1296

                   Duty to provide certain data removed, 1845

             Statistical data and information, duties, 1351

      Records and Technology Division

             Central Repository (See CRIMINAL HISTORY, RECORDS OF)

             Criminal history investigations, duties, 1835

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2156

PUBLIC SCHOOLS (See SCHOOLS, PUBLIC)

PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEMS

      Bus turnouts, construction in Clark County, 2260

      Legislative study of mass transportation systems, 3290

      Regional transportation commissions (See REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS)

      Regional transportation projects in Clark County, technical correction to certain funding provisions, 161

      Tax for public transit systems, reimbursement to State for collection costs, 2091

      Vending stands, installation and maintenance in Clark County, 844

PUBLIC UTILITIES

      Assessments, 1393, 1410, 2017

      Common-interest communities (See COMMON-INTEREST COMMUNITIES)

      Construction of utility facilities, permits, 2752, 2753

      Consumer utility costs

             Energy assistance program, funding, authorized expenditures, 1389, 1390, 2171

             Reduced rates to low-income electric customers, 616, 1399

             Renewable Energy Fund, creation, sources and use, 2009, 2014

      Electric utilities

             Electronic and other waste, disclosure of information to customers regarding disposal and recycling, 1391

             Energy efficiency and conservation programs, implementation, incentives, 1391, 1392

             Portfolio standard

                   Establishment, 996, 1399

                   Providers of new electric resources, compliance with standard, 992, 993

                   Renewable energy system defined, 996, 1399

             Rate applications, time for filing, action by Commission, 608, 611, 1399

             Reduced rates to low-income customers, authorization, 616, 1399

             Renewable energy programs, duties, 1380-1384, 1387-1389

             Renewable energy transmission projects, planning, financing, 993-995, 1002, 1367

             Resource plans

                   Action by Commission, requirement, 608

                   Demands made on system by customers, provisions relating to, 1075

                   Parties to public hearings, 1323

                   Transmission plans for certain zones, requirements, 993-995, 1002

      Natural gas utilities

             Rate applications, action by Commission, 608

            Solar Thermal Systems Demonstration Program, duties, 2264, 2265

      Owners and operators of certain renewable energy systems, exclusion as public utility, 1201, 1202, 1393

      Regional transportation commissions, construction of electrical and communications systems, 845, 846

      Scrap metal, unlawful removal from utility property, penalties, 1242

      Service vehicles, parking in common-interest communities, 975

      Sewage companies (See SEWER SYSTEMS)

      Telephone (See TELEPHONE)

      Water companies (See WATER SYSTEMS)

PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF NEVADA

      Actions which require full participation of Commission, 608, 609

      Assessments, allocation of portion of levy to certain entities, 1393, 1410, 2017

      Authorized expenditures, 2172

      Developers of renewable energy projects, duties, 993, 994

      Electronic and other waste, regulations regarding disposal and recycling, 1391

      Energy efficiency and conservation programs implemented by electric utilities, duties, 1391, 1392

      Executive Director

             Appointment, qualifications and duties, 609, 610

             Salary, 2155

      Former members, certain acts or employment restricted, civil penalties, 1044, 1074

      Hearing officers, designation as acting commissioners, 609

      Low-income customers, authorization of reduced rates, 616, 1399

      Massage therapy violations, disconnection of telephone numbers, 2573, 2585

      Portfolio standard, duties, 992, 993, 996-1000, 1400

      Professional, technical and operational personnel, authority, 1390

      Rate applications, duties, 608, 1399

      Regulatory Fund, transfer of certain money from reserve account, 2017

      Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Authority, assistance, 1366, 1368

      Renewable energy programs, duties, 1383, 1384, 1388, 1409, 2264, 2265

      Resource plans of electric utilities, duties, 993-995, 1002, 1075, 1323

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2155, 2156

      Transmission plans, reports to Legislature, 992

      Water or sewage disposal utilities, rate changes, duties, 2470

PUBLIC WEIGHMASTERS

      Farm vehicles, method of weighing for registration or permit purposes, 169

PUBLIC WORKS

      Bids

             Qualification of bidders, criteria, 2551

             Service-disabled veterans, preferences in state contracts, 2668, 2669

      Building codes (See BUILDING CODES)

      Capital improvement projects, authorization and funding, 2456-2470

      Consolidation of public work functions in larger counties, study, 2675

      Contracts

             Construction managers at risk, temporary exemption from contract laws, 434-441

             Design professionals, authorized or prohibited contract provisions, 2226

             Dispute resolution, 424

      Energy and water efficiency, adoption of standards and guidelines, 2755, 2756

      Identifying number of project, required use, 2069

      Prevailing wages

             Lease- or installment-purchase agreements, requirements, 2070-2074

             Nonprofit water service providers, requirements for certain work, 564-566

             Weatherization and retrofitting projects, requirements, 2868, 2869, 2872

      Renewable energy programs, applicability of laws, 1380, 1381, 1408

      Veterans, service-disabled, preferences, 2668, 2669

      Weatherization and retrofitting projects, requirements, 1406, 1407, 2869-2872

PUBLIC WORKS BOARD, STATE

      Bids, qualification of bidders, criteria, 2551

      Capital improvement projects, authorization and funding, 2456-2470

      Clark County School District, duty to review construction plans removed, 508, 509

      Construction managers at risk, temporary exemption from contract laws, 434

      Energy and water efficiency, adoption of standards and guidelines, 2755, 2756

      General appropriation, 2106

      Independent contractors, approval of contracts, 2230

      Inspection, authorized expenditures, 2168

      Lovelock Correctional Center, study of use of geothermal heating, 2872

      Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services cemetery, duties, 719, 720

      Purchasing Division, cooperation and coordination with, 2666

      Renewable and Efficient Energy, Government Panel on, representation, 1368

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2150

      Service-disabled veterans, preference on public works, duties, 2668, 2669

      Veterans’ Services, Office of, assistance, 2674

      Weatherization and retrofitting projects, duties, reports, 2869-2872

PURCHASING DIVISION (See ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

PURCHASING, PUBLIC (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING; STATE PURCHASING)

Q

QUARANTINE OFFICER, STATE

      Trichomonosis in cattle, notices exempt from confidentiality requirements, 461

R

RACE BOOKS (See GAMING)

RACKETEERING

      Fraudulent transactions with similar pattern, intent or victim, 143-145

      Property used to further racketeering activity, transportation or transactions involving, 145

RADIO

      Adoption of children, advertisements, 1355

      Emergencies and disasters, rights and duties of broadcasters, 497-500

      Racing information, dissemination, requirements, fees, 287, 288

      Radio frequency identification, prohibited acts, 761, 762

RAILROADS

      Legislative study of mass transportation systems, 3290

      Scrap metal, prohibited acts, 1239, 1242, 1243

      State locomotive, Engine No. 40 of Nevada Northern Railway designated as, 98

      V & T Railway projects, taxes for, collection costs, 2100-2102

RANCHING (See AGRICULTURE)

RATS

      Health districts, authority regarding abatement of certain nuisances, 1499

REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS (See APPRAISERS OF REAL ESTATE)

REAL ESTATE COMMISSION

      Appraisals, violations regarding, duties, 1509, 1510

      Brokers’ price opinions, regulations, 1937

REAL ESTATE DIVISION (See BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF)

REAL ESTATE LICENSEES

      Applicability of laws, technical correction, 35

      Appraisals, improper influence, disciplinary action, 1509, 1510

      Brokers’ price opinions, contents, use, 1936

      Licenses

             Fees, 1939

             Period of initial licensure and renewal, 1938, 1939

             Summary suspension, procedures, 651

      Probate sales, commissions, 1629

      Subdivided land sales

             Confidentiality of information regarding licensees and permittees, 363

             Exemption from certain licensing requirements, 1035

REAL PROPERTY

      Building codes (See BUILDING CODES)

      Building permits, extension of validity of permit if land leased for renewable energy projects, 2280

      Housing (See HOUSING)

      Land use planning (See LAND USE PLANNING)

      Property managers (See PROPERTY MANAGERS)

      Sales (See also SUBDIVISION OF LAND)

             Attorneys performing functions of real estate broker, duties, effect of noncompliance, 781

             Common-interest community units (See COMMON-INTEREST COMMUNITIES)

             Guardians, sales of ward’s property, requirements, 1661, 1662

             Land sale installment contracts, requirements, prohibited acts, 1109-1113, 1118

             Open range, required disclosures on sale of home or lot adjacent to, 670

      Subdivision of land (See SUBDIVISION OF LAND)

      Trespassing (See TRESPASSING)

      Trusts, power to buy or sell, 793

REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAXES

      Land sale installment contracts, imposition and collection of tax, 1109-1113

      Overpayments, credit applied to other tax liabilities, 63

      Subdivision of land, considerations when approving certain maps, 1114, 1116-1118

      University foundations, applicability of laws, 2290

REALTORS (See REAL ESTATE LICENSEES)

REAPPORTIONMENT

      Legislative study of reapportionment and redistricting, 3253

RECALL OF PUBLIC OFFICERS

      Petitions, right to sign, 168

RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY

      Scrap metal, penalty, 1241, 1243, 1244

RECORDING OF INSTRUMENTS

      Deeds of trust, certain notices or documents, 1670, 1671, 2482

      Foreclosure sales

             Certificates regarding mediation, 1753

             Common-interest communities, requests for copy of deed after sale of unit, 1012

             Notice of sale, 2781

             Nuisance abatement, liens, 2784, 2789

             Trustee’s deeds, recording after sale of property, 1005

      Health districts, nuisance abatement liens, 1499

      Land sale installment contracts, requirements, effect of failure to record, 1113, 1118

      Mortgages, certain notices or documents, 1670, 1671

      Nuisance abatement, liens, 1499, 2784, 2789

      Open range, disclosure regarding sale of land adjacent to range, 671

      Time shares, relocation, 1601

RECORDS AND TECHNOLOGY DIVISION (See PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF)

RECREATION AREAS AND FACILITIES

      Red Rock Canyon, speed limit on certain portions of State Route 159, 267

      Reno, license plates for support of facilities, issuance, 957, 959

      Sales tax for recreational facilities

             Imposition in smaller counties, 569-571

             Reimbursement to State for collection costs, 2091

      Spring Mountains, protection of adjacent lands, 734-737

      State parks (See STATE PARKS)

RECYCLING

      Apartments, placement of containers on certain premises, regulation, 831-834

      Computers and other electronic waste

             Electric utilities, disclosure of recycling information to customers, 1391

             Programs for recycling, study, 1545

             State energy plan, promotion of disposal and recycling program, 1374

      Condominiums, placement of containers, regulation, 831-834

      Educational programs, state energy plan to promote, 1374

      Nevada System of Higher Education, adoption of procedures required, 835

      Tires, procedures, 1078-1080

RED ROCK CANYON

      State Route 159, speed limits, 267

REFERENDUM PETITIONS

      Signatures, number required, 3294

REFRACTIVE SURGERY FACILITIES (See also MEDICAL AND RELATED FACILITIES)

      Infectious diseases, investigations by health authorities, duties, 554-556

      Inspections, reports, requirements, 559

      Licenses, procedures for summary suspension, 558

      Patient safety violations, penalties, 558

      Requirements, prohibited acts, 450-453

REGIONAL PLANNING (See also LAND USE PLANNING)

      Clark County

             Bill draft requests, authority removed, 1568

             Bus turnouts, 2260

      Historic neighborhoods, preservation, 2758-2760

      Paleontological sites, protection and development, 377, 378

REGIONAL PLANNING COALITION

      Regional transportation commissions, consultations, 848

REGIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS, STATEWIDE COUNCIL FOR THE COORDINATION OF THE

      Composition, 1362, 1363

      Educational administrators, funding for training, duties, 2131

      Governance and oversight of public education, legislative study, 3278

REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS

      Clark County

             Benches, shelters and transit stops, construction and maintenance, 844, 845

             Bus turnouts, duties, 2260

             Vending stands, installation and maintenance, 844

      Composition, 839

      Construction of laws, 850

      Creation, authority of county, 839

      Definitions, 836-839

      Dissolution, procedures, 864

      Electrical and communication systems, construction and maintenance, 845, 846

      Fines, adoption, 841

      Fixed guideway systems, authority to develop, 843

      Fuel purchases, agreements to exchange cash flow payments, 849

      Liability insurance or fund, authority to create, 841

      Matching federal money, creation of funds for, 840

      Meetings, 840

      Metropolitan planning organizations, designation as, 840

      Organization, 840, 841

      Personnel, employment, 841

      Powers generally, 840, 841, 850

      Street banners, authority, fees, 842

      Sue and be sued, capacity to, 841

      System of public transportation, authority to operate, 841, 842

      Washoe County

             Fuel taxes, duties, 3055, 3063

             Governmental services tax, duties, 2076, 2078

REGISTERED AGENTS

      Attorneys serving as registered agents, inspection of records, privileges, 1673, 1731, 1732

      Family trust companies, requirements, 1139

      Private investigator laws, exemption, 1943

      Records filed with Secretary of State, cancellation, fee, 2825

      Resignation, procedures, 2825, 2826

      Unincorporated nonprofit associations, appointment, 695

REGULATIONS (See ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND PROCEDURE)

RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS (See also NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS)

      Common-interest communities, assessments against tax-exempt property prohibited, 2912, 2913

      Corporations sole (See CORPORATIONS SOLE)

      Domestic partnerships, religious practices unaffected by state recognition, 2187

      Millennium Scholarships, eligibility of religious program participants, 706

      Solemnization of marriage (See MARRIAGE)

      Turkey, actions regarding Ecumenical Patriarchate urged, 3241

RENEWABLE ENERGY (See also ENERGY CONSERVATION)

      Development agreements or building permits, extension of validity if land leased for generation projects, 2280-2282

      Electric utilities

             Contents of resource plans, 1075

             Distributed generation systems, duties, recovery of certain costs, 1383

             Portfolio standard, 992, 993, 996-1000, 1400

             Renewable energy zones, definition, designation, service, 993, 1002

             Tax abatements for certain facilities, 2004-2009, 2013, 2014, 2017

             Transmission projects, planning, financing, 993-995, 1002, 1367

      Electric vehicles (See MOTOR VEHICLES — Low emission and energy-efficient vehicles)

      Federal land, transfer of parcels to State for energy projects urged, 3251

      Green Jobs Initiative, promotion of renewable energy projects, 2865

      Industrial development revenue bonds, issuance to finance renewable energy systems, 1368

      Legislative and agency studies

             Colorado River, hydrokinetic generation project, 874

             Lovelock Correctional Center, geothermal heating, 2872

             Production and use of energy in State, 3298

             South Fork Reservoir, water and wind projects, 2872

      Loans and set-aside programs for construction of projects, 2002-2004

      Local improvements, authorized projects, 1403

      Nevada System of Higher Education, establishment of study programs, duties relating to research, 817, 1367, 1368, 1407

      New Energy Industry Task Force, creation, duties, 1369, 1370, 2016

      Public utility, definition excludes certain owners and operators of renewable energy systems, 1201, 1202, 1393

      Renewable Energy Fund, creation, sources and use, 2009, 2014

      Residential property, wind or solar energy systems, use, 1596-1599

      Solar Energy Systems Incentive Program

             Applications, requirements, 1380, 1384

             Capacity, allocation, 1384, 1409

             Distributed generation systems

                   Allocated capacities, incentives, 1384, 1385

                   Definition, 1379

                   Installation of systems, recovery of costs by utilities, 1383

             Incentives, 1380, 1383, 1385, 1409

             Portfolio energy credits, 991

             Public works laws, applicability, 1380

             Report to Legislature, 1409

      Solar Thermal Systems Demonstration Program

             Administration by utilities, recovery of costs, 2265

             Categories of participants, 2264

             Definitions, 2263, 2264

             Eligibility and qualifications for participation, 2264

             Establishment, legislative intent, 2264

             Rebate program, 2265

             Withdrawal from participation, 2265

      State and Local Government Panel on Renewable and Efficient Energy, creation, duties, 1368, 1369

      State energy plan, contents, 1373, 1374

      Tax abatements for certain facilities, 2004-2009, 2013, 2014, 2017

      Trust Fund for Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation, administration, 1378

      Utility facilities, required findings regarding construction, 2752-2754

      Waterpower Energy Systems Demonstration Program

             Applications, requirements, 1382, 1388

             Capacity, allocation, establishment of goals, 1388, 1409

             Incentives, 1382, 1389, 1409

             Portfolio energy credits, 992

             Public works laws, applicability, 1408

      Wind Energy Systems Demonstration Program

             Applications, requirements, 1381

             Capacity, allocation, 1386, 1387, 1409

             Incentives, 1381, 1409

             Portfolio energy credits, 992

             Public works laws, applicability, 1381, 1408

RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY CONSERVATION, TASK FORCE FOR

      Abolishment, 1409

RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY AUTHORITY

      Creation, 1366

      Funding of operation, 1393, 1394, 1410, 2017

      Nevada Energy Commissioner (See ENERGY COMMISSIONER, NEVADA)

      Performance contracts for operating cost-savings measures, duties, 1405, 1406

      Powers and duties generally, 1378

      Public Utilities Commission of Nevada, assistance, 1366

      State and Local Government Panel, duties, 1369

      Task Force, duties, 1370

      Trust Fund for Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation, administration, 1378

RENO, CITY OF (See also CITIES)

      Consolidation or reorganization of certain functions, study, 2675

      Convention Authority, powers regarding real estate transactions, 2266

      Flood management projects, financing, 2739-2743

      Fuel taxes, imposition of additional taxes, procedures, 3049

      License plates for support of parks and recreation, issuance, 957, 959

RENO-SPARKS CONVENTION AND VISITORS AUTHORITY

      Real estate transactions, authority, 2266

RENT (See LANDLORD AND TENANT)

RENTAL CARS

      Additional charges by lessors for recovery of costs, authority, disclosure, 2140-2144

      Damage to or theft of vehicle

             Agreements regarding lessee liability, 548, 549

             Waiver of damages, exclusions, 549, 550

      Fees for lease of vehicles

             Governmental services fee, amount, recovery of collection costs, 2141

             Overpayments, credit applied to other tax liabilities, 63

             Recovery surcharge fee, elimination, 2141

      Uninsured motor vehicles, applicability of laws to certain rental cars, 2145, 2146

REPOSSESSORS

      Board (See PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR’S LICENSING BOARD)

      Employees, registration requirements, 1941-1946

      Licenses, procedures for summary suspension, 651

RESIDENTIAL CONFINEMENT

      Eligibility, offenders convicted of certain felonies, 2511

      Parole and probation violators, confinement in facility or institution of Department of Corrections, 2512, 2514

      Supervision, programs of, administration, 2258, 2259

RESIDENTIAL DESIGNERS

      Associations or business organizations, employment of licensed or registered residential designer, 300

      Board (See ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR DESIGN AND RESIDENTIAL DESIGN, STATE BOARD OF)

      Certificates of registration

             Examinations, 299

             Summary suspension, procedures, 651

      Contracts for services, requirements, exemptions, 291

      Emeritus title, qualifications, use, prohibited acts, 46

      Public works, authorized or prohibited contract provisions, 2226

      Uncertified practice, procedures for imposition of civil penalties, 301

RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR GROUPS

      Admission of persons failing to meet requirements prohibited, exception, 1441

      General provisions (See MEDICAL AND RELATED FACILITIES)

      Inspections, reports, requirements, 559

      Legislative Committee on Senior Citizens, Veterans and Adults With Special Needs, duties, 2413

      Legislative study of group homes, 1289

      Licenses, grounds for denial, suspension or revocation, 506

      Patient safety violations, penalties, 558

RESIDENTS AND RESIDENCY

      Guardians and wards, applicability of laws, 1645

      Hunting, fishing and trapping licenses, qualifications, 2646

      New residents, penalty for failure to comply with vehicle registration laws, 3015

RESOLUTIONS AND MEMORIALS

      Adult education, collaboration to increase participation encouraged, 3210

      Animal protection, establishment of certain safety codes encouraged, 3199

      Armed Forces, Nevadans killed in Global War on Terrorism honored, 3177

      Campus safety programs, higher education institutions urged to establish, 3181

      Census, support for 2010 census expressed and Year of the Census designated, 3203

      Child and family services, development of standardized practice model urged, 3233

      Children’s Miracle Network and children’s hospitals, support urged, 3248

      Clark County, centennial commemorated, 3211

      Commendations

             Agassi, Andre, and Agassi Academy graduates, 3206

             Angel Kiss Foundation, 3200

             Daykin, Frank W., 3247

             Dondero, Thalia, 3182

             E Clampus Vitus, 3165

             Educational personnel, 3237

             Hill, Charlotte, 3193

             Jean Ford Democracy Award recipients Stephanie Hartman, Kenya Pierce, Valerie Wiener and Daniel Wong, 3221

             Maupin, Supreme Court Justice A. William, 3196

             Nevada Diabetes Association for Children and Adults, 3198

             Nevada Diabetes Council, 3198

             Nevada Women’s Lobby, 3185

             Parent Teacher Association, Nevada, 3209

             Rocha, Guy, 3166

             Wildfire Support Group, 3255

      Dandy-Walker Syndrome and Hydrocephalus Awareness Month designated, 3246

      Daughters of the American Revolution, state centennial commemorated, 3160

      Democracy Day declared, 3221

      Desert Research Institute, 50th anniversary commemorated, 3195

      Diabetes Awareness Day designated, 3198

      E Clampus Vitus Day designated, 3165

      Equal Pay Day designated, 3232

      Equality Day designated, 3222

      Fossett, Steve, accomplishments honored, 3236

      Foster care, actions by agencies providing child welfare services urged, 3233

      Health care cost restraint, importance recognized, 3301

      Homeless Youth Awareness Day designated, 3230

      Hybrid electric vehicles, certain federal legislation urged, 3267

      Immigrants, celebration of Nevada’s ethnic and cultural diversity urged, 3204

      Medicare, full funding and protection of program urged, 3266

      Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Week declared and preventive actions urged, 3238

      Memorials

             Blakemore, Senator Richard E., 3172

             Bradley, William O. "Bud", 3171

             Del Carlo, Gino, 3162

             Fossett, Steve, 3236

             Fulstone, David H. "Davey", 3207

             Hoban, Eugene "Toby", 3173

             Hook, Luther H., 3289

             James, John, 3240

             McDonald, Doris Adair, 3179

             McDonald, Robert L., 3192

             Palmer, Arthur J., 3257

             Swadell, Robert A., 3250

             Tosolini, Ensio Joseph, 3169

      Mold, National Indoor Toxic Mold Awareness Month designated, 3164

      National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, 25th anniversary commemorated, 3168

      Nevada Development Authority, creation of revolving fund encouraged, 3243

      Newlands Project, federal assistance for repair to Truckee Canal urged, 3252

      North Las Vegas Airport, certain actions regarding safety urged, 3264

      Participatory Democracy, Advisory Committee on, support expressed, actions urged and report ordered, 3221

      Public schools

             Implementation of programs to improve academic performance and maximize learning opportunities urged, 3161

             Physical fitness, schools urged to promote, 3161, 3176

      Read Across America Day recognized and reading encouraged, 3175

      Reno Rodeo, 90th anniversary commemorated, 3244

      Sales taxes, adoption of Main Street Fairness Act urged, 3280

      Shriners, day designated to honor Kerak and Zelzah Shrine Temples, 3202

      Stevens, Nicholas Clayton, recognized as Children’s Miracle Network Miracle Child for Nevada, 3248

      Taiwan, support for participation in World Health Organization urged, 3184

      Tissue and Organ Donor Day designated, 3158

      Truckee River, coordinated watershed monitoring program urged, 3234

      Turkey, actions regarding Ecumenical Patriarchate urged, 3241

      Women’s History Month proclaimed, 3186

      World Kidney Day recognized, 3188

RESPIRATORY CARE, PRACTITIONERS OF

      Board (See MEDICAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF)

      Complaints

             Persons who may file, 2964

             Procedures, 2966, 2968-2971

             Retention of records by Board, requirements, 880, 881

      Disciplinary action, grounds, procedures, 879, 880, 2961-2963

      Fingerprints, submission to Board, 2952

      Health care records (See MEDICAL RECORDS)

      Licenses

             Qualifications, 2959, 2999

             Revocable privilege, 2946

             Summary suspension, procedures, 651, 881, 2966, 2967

             Suspension, grounds, 2945

      Operation of unlicensed medical facility, effect, 879, 880

      Remediation agreements, procedures, 2960

RESTITUTION

      Community service (See COMMUNITY SERVICE AS PENALTY OR RESTITUTION)

      Debt-management service providers, restitution for violations, 1995

      Escrow agents and agencies, restitution for violations, 741

      Fraudulent transactions with similar pattern, intent or victim, 144

      Mortgage bankers, restitution for violations, 747

      Mortgage brokers and agents, restitution for violations, 746

      Off-highway vehicles, unlawful acts regarding consignment sales, 3088

      Payments by credit or debit cards, convenience fees, 1573, 1574

      Probationers, effect of restitution payments on good time credits, 2513, 2514

      Problem gambling treatment program, condition of assignment, 1437, 1438

      Scrap metal, penalty for unlawful removal, 1242, 1243

      Streetlights or traffic-control devices, restitution for theft, 1242, 1243

      Unemployment benefits fraudulently obtained, 2495

RESTRAINING ORDERS (See also INJUNCTIONS)

      Sexual assault protective orders, procedures for issuance, penalties for violations, 227

RETAIL INSTALLMENT SALES

      Credit extended by retail seller, required disclosures, 1274

      Definitions, applicability of laws, 1274

      Motor vehicle credit applications and sales contracts, contents, 1275

RETAILERS (See also EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES)

      Children’s products, prohibited acts, duties regarding recall notices, 2441-2444

      Dogs and cats, disclosures regarding sterilization, duties, 2018

      Grocery stores, immunities for food donations, 146

      Novelty lighters, sale or distribution prohibited, 1415

      Overtime compensation, exemptions from requirements, 2493

      Sales receipts, prohibited acts regarding credit or debit card numbers, 578, 579

RETIREMENT

      Judges (See JUDICIAL RETIREMENT)

      Osteopathic physicians, special volunteer licenses, 2976

      Physicians, special volunteer licenses, 2955

      Public employees (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT)

RIGHTS-OF-WAY

      Mapping of county roads to preserve rights-of-way over public land urged, 3256

      Regional transportation commissions

             Electrical and communications systems, construction, 845

             Street banners authorized, requirements, 842

      Sale of home or lot adjacent to open range, required disclosures, 670, 671

      Sewer laterals, marking of location, 1168-1170

RISK MANAGEMENT DIVISION (See ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

RISK RETENTION GROUPS

      Fund for Insurance Administration and Enforcement, fees, 1763

RITALIN

      Psychotropic medication provided to children in custody of child welfare agencies, requirements, 410, 414, 3233

RIVERS (See also WATER)

      Colorado River, study of hydrokinetic generation project, 874

      Muddy River or Virgin River, certain uses deemed beneficial, effect, 644, 649

      Truckee River (See TRUCKEE RIVER)

ROADS (See HIGHWAYS AND ROADS)

ROBBERY

      Notaries public, conviction disqualifies from appointment, 3027

RODEOS

      Reno Rodeo, 90th anniversary commemorated, 3244

ROOM TAX

      Clark County

             Imposition of additional tax, use of proceeds, 5

             Operating costs of county, temporary use of certain proceeds, 2081, 2082

      Proceeds owed State, time for payment, 2085, 2086, 2096

      State General Fund, temporary allocation of certain proceeds to, 6

      Washoe County, imposition of additional tax, use of proceeds, 5

RULES OF THE ROAD (See TRAFFIC CONTROL)

S

SALES AND USE TAXES

      Abatement of taxes

             New or expanded businesses, procedures, 2540, 2541

             Renewable energy facilities, 2004-2009, 2013, 2017

      Ballot question regarding legislative authority to amend Sales and Use Tax Act, 589, 590

      City-county relief tax (See CITY-COUNTY RELIEF TAX)

      Clark County, regional transportation projects, technical correction, 161

      Exemptions enacted by Legislature, requirements, 2540

      Local improvement projects in certain counties, pledge of tax proceeds, 2092

      Local school support tax (See LOCAL SCHOOL SUPPORT TAX)

      Local taxes, reimbursement to State and taxpayers for costs of collection, 2083-2104

      Main Street Fairness Act, Congressional adoption urged, 3280

      Nye County, sales tax for public safety purposes, implementation, 587, 588

      Overpayments, credit applied to other tax liabilities, 63, 67

      Recreational facilities, imposition of tax for support in smaller counties, 569-571

      Remote sales, adoption of federal legislation for tax collection urged, 3280

      Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement

             Certified automated systems, certification, 584

             Delivery charges, exclusion from calculation of taxes, 586

             Electronically transferred products, definitions, 584, 587

             Invoice, billing or other document indicating sales price of property sold, contents, 586

             Liability of registered sellers for failure to collect certain taxes, 585

      Tourism improvement districts, pledge of tax proceeds, 2094

SALES RECEIPTS

      Credit or debit card numbers, prohibited acts, penalties, 577-579

SALVAGE POOLS, OPERATORS OF

      Identifying cards authorizing holder to purchase vehicles, issuance, 1745-1750

SAME-DAY SURGERY (See SURGICAL CENTERS FOR AMBULATORY PATIENTS)

SANITATION

      Private clubs, swimming pools exempt from public pool laws, 2819

SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS

      Child support enforcement, exchange of data, duties, 952

      Customer records, disclosure to governmental agencies, 2564, 2565

      Debt-management service providers, deposits, duties, 1987

      Residential mortgage loan originators, licensure as mortgage agent required, 2693

      State money, deposits in out-of-state financial institutions, requirements, 2656

      Taxes on financial institutions, crediting and refunding of overpayments, 63, 66

SCHOLARSHIPS (See MILLENNIUM SCHOLARSHIPS)

SCHOOL CHOICE

      Title 1 schools demonstrating need for improvement, school choice authorized, 2302, 2303

SCHOOL DISTRICTS

      Academic performance and learning opportunities, duties, 1332-1334, 3161

      Accountability reports, contents, 345, 346

      Adult education collaboration to increase participation encouraged, 3210

      Autism, personnel training, duties, 1538, 1539

      Bill draft requests, procedures, 1568

      Bullying and cyber-bullying, policy requirements, prohibited acts, 686-691

      Carson City (See CARSON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT)

      Churchill County (See CHURCHILL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT)

      Clark County (See CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT)

      Class-size reduction programs, funding, duties, 2134-2136

      Cleaning and maintenance products used in schools, duties, 983-986

      Consultants, employment, reports to Interim Finance Committee, 2067

      Courses, programs and services available, provision of information to public, 1314

      Critical labor shortage, designation of positions, 1549

      Defibrillators, placement at schools and athletic facilities, 778

      Douglas County (See DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT)

      Early childhood education programs, funding, duties, 2131

      Early intervening services, authority to provide, separate account of money, 753-755

      Elko County (See ELKO COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT)

      Esmeralda County (See ESMERALDA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT)

      Eureka County (See EUREKA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT)

      Finances and funds (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCES; SCHOOL FINANCES AND FUNDS)

      Financial literacy, high school instruction, requirements, 1120

      Gang activity on school property, policy required, contents, 1195

      Gifted and talented pupils, funding of programs, duties, 2128

      Intergovernmental Relations, Interim Technical Advisory Committee for, creation, 2596, 2597

      Junior high school pupils, duties, receipt of reports, 1331-1334

      Kindergarten, funding for full-day programs, duties, 2137

      Lease- or installment-purchase agreements, requirements, 2071, 2073

      Lincoln County (See LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT)

      Lyon County (See LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT)

      Mentoring programs for certain pupils, establishment, receipt of reports, 652-654, 1333, 1334, 3161, 3162

      Middle school pupils, duties, receipt of reports, 1331-1334

      Military Children, Compact on Educational Opportunity for, duties, 2614, 2616, 2624

      Mineral County (See MINERAL COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT)

      Pershing County (See PERSHING COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT)

      Physical fitness, schools urged to promote, 3161, 3176

      Pupil achievement model, duties, 337

      Pupil-teacher ratios, funding, duties, 2134-2136

      Remedial education programs, funding, 2134-2136

      Restraints on pupils with disabilities, duties, 918-921

      Schools demonstrating need for improvement (See SCHOOLS, PUBLIC)

      Storey County (See STOREY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT)

      Subdivision of land, purchase and resale of school sites, 1234

      Tax abatements for certain businesses, notice of applications, 2541

      Tests, examinations or assessments, district-wide, temporary restrictions on administration, 2341

      Transfer of functions between government bodies, establishment of procedures, 430, 431

      Transportation of pupils, funding, 2133, 2139

      Washoe County (See WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT)

SCHOOL FACILITIES, TAX FOR EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE, REPAIR OR IMPROVEMENT

      Remittances to State, collection costs, 2086

SCHOOL FINANCES AND FUNDS

      Adult standard high school diploma, funding for courses of study, 2130

      Autism, Grant Fund for the Training and Education of Personnel Who Work With Pupils With, creation, 1538

      Basic support guarantee

             Amount, 2126, 2127

             Calculation, 2127

             Reduction for failure to make required expenditures, 476, 477

             Special education program units, 754, 2128

      Budgets, contents of annual reports, 940

      Capital Improvements, Fund to Assist School Districts in Financing, reversion of money, 2465

      Capital projects, funds for, temporary use of money for other purposes, 2138

      Class-size reduction, funding, 2134-2136

      Computer hardware and software, funding, 2137

      Counseling services for elementary pupils at risk of failure, funding, 2130

      Counselors, certification, funding, 2136

      County school district funds, deposits, 2086

      Early childhood education, funding, 2131

      Early intervening services, separate accounting of money for instruction, 753, 754

      Expenditures by schools and school districts

             Charter schools, development of formula, 475-477, 939, 940

             Combined amount of money required to be expended each fiscal year, determinations, 475, 476

             Economic hardship, requests for waiver of certain requirements, 907-909

             Instructional software, minimum expenditure requirements, 475, 476

             State Supplemental School Support Fund, reports, 8

             University schools for profoundly gifted pupils, requirements, reports, 475-477

      Gifted and talented pupils, funding of programs for, 2128

      Incentives for Licensed Educational Personnel, Grant Fund for, appropriation, 2138

      Innovation and the Prevention of Remediation, Account for Programs for

             Appropriation, 2137, 2164, 2165

             Reversions to State General Fund, requirements, 976

             Use, requirements, 243-245, 2323-2326

      Kindergarten, funding for full-day programs, 2137

      Library books, funding, 2137

      Local school support tax (See LOCAL SCHOOL SUPPORT TAX)

      Media specialists, salary increase, funding, 2133

      Mitigation, school district funds for, authorized uses, 297, 298

      Nevada Early Literacy Intervention Program, funding, 2130, 2131

      Other State Education Programs Account, appropriation, 2136

      Pupil-teacher ratio reduction, funding, 2134-2136

      Regional training programs, funding, 2130

      Remedial education programs, funding, 2134-2136

      Retirement credit, funding for purchase, 2138

      Room tax, imposition of additional taxes in certain counties for support of schools, 5

      Salary increases, funding, 2164, 2165

      School Facilities, Tax for Extraordinary Maintenance, Repair or Improvement, collection costs, 2086

      Special education program units

             Early intervening services, provision, 754

             Funding, 2128

      State Distributive School Account

             Authorized expenditures, 2128-2130

            Claims against Account, temporary advances, 2130

             Federal stimulus money, transfers, authorization, 2181

             General appropriations, 2129

             Reserve, amount, funding, 2130

             Salary increases, appropriation, 2164, 2165

             Supplemental appropriation, 33, 2123

      State Supplemental School Support Fund, creation, sources and use, 7

      Support team substitutes, funding, 2136

      Teachers, certification, funding, 2136

      Transportation of pupils, funding, 2133, 2139

      University schools for profoundly gifted pupils

             Expenditures for textbooks and equipment, requirements, reports, 475-477

             Funds and accounts, investigations and reports, 932, 933

SCHOOLS, CHARTER (See also SCHOOLS, PUBLIC)

      Andre Agassi Academy graduates and Andre Agassi commended, 3206

      Applications to form school, contents, review, 257, 258

      Charter renewal, time for application, 914

      Closure of school, appointment of administrator, 933

      Facilities, ineligibility for legislative funding, circumstances, 934

      Finances and funds (See also SCHOOL FINANCES AND FUNDS)

             Administrative costs, reimbursement, 935-937

             Expenditures

                   Combined amount of money required to be expended each fiscal year, determinations, 475, 476

                   State Supplemental School Support Fund, reports, 8

                   Textbooks and equipment, development of formula, 475, 476, 939, 940

             Funds and accounts, investigations, reports and claims, 932

             State Supplemental School Support Fund, allocation, 8

      Performance audits, 915, 934

      Personnel

             Critical labor shortage, designation of positions, 1549

             Salary increases, 2164

             Schools demonstrating need for improvement, receipt of certain notices and plans, 2302, 2304, 2320, 2322

      Programs available, provision of information to public, 1314

      Progress reports, submission, 916, 938

      Pupil achievement model, duties, 337

      Pupils

             Enrollment, priorities, 261, 580, 581

             Public school classes and activities, participation, 934

             Suspension, effect of receipt of early intervening services, 753

      Schools demonstrating need for improvement

             Audit of school, requirements, 2310

             Consequences or sanctions, requirements, 2301, 2302, 2322

             Corrective action, requirements, 2301, 2302, 2322

             Notice to parents and guardians, requirements, 2301-2304, 2320

             Personnel, receipt of certain notices and plans, 2302, 2304, 2320, 2322

             Plan to improve achievement of pupils, repeal, 2301, 2303

             Restructuring school, plans for, 2303, 2304, 2321

             School choice authorized, 2303

             Supplemental educational services, provision, 2303

             Technical assistance to school, requirements, 2301, 2303, 2320

             Turnaround plan to improve achievement of pupils, requirements, 2301, 2302, 2319, 2320

      Sponsors, reimbursements for costs, 933, 936, 937

SCHOOLS, HOME

      Youth Legislature, eligibility of pupils, appointment, 252, 253

SCHOOLS, PRIVATE

      Commendation of educational personnel in Nevada, 3237

      Disabilities, pupils with, requirements for use of restraints, reports, 921-924

      Parents and guardians, leave to attend conferences and activities, employers to grant, 1248

      Sexual conduct between personnel and pupil, confidentiality of information relating to victim, 1296-1299

      Solar Thermal Systems Demonstration Program, participation, 2263-2265

      Youth Legislature, eligibility of pupils, appointment, 252, 253

SCHOOLS, PUBLIC

      Achievement and proficiency examinations

             High school proficiency exam, effect of failure to pass, 351

             Military children, waiver of certain requirements, 2604, 2618

             Model to measure achievement of certain pupils from year to year, adoption, 337

             Temporary restrictions on administration, 2341

      Attendance requirements, military children, 2621, 2622

      Buildings and grounds

             Abandoned vehicles, removal from public property, constable’s fees, 3014

             Cleaning and maintenance products used in schools, requirements, 983-986

             Gang activity on school property, prevention training, 1195

             Solar Thermal Systems Demonstration Program, participation, 2263-2265

             Subdivision of land, purchase and resale of school sites by districts, 1234

             Weatherization and retrofitting projects, duties, 1369, 1406, 1407, 2870-2872

      Charter schools (See SCHOOLS, CHARTER)

      Class-size reduction, legislative finding, funding, 2134-2136

      Courses of instruction

             Adult standard high school diploma, courses of study for, funding, 2130

             Computer education and technology, contents, 689-691

             Financial responsibility, 1120

             Information concerning certain courses, programs and services, notice requirements, 1314

             Military children, waiver of certain requirements, 2603, 2604, 2619

             Remedial education programs, funding, 2134-2136

             Renewable energy education, 1374

      Defibrillators, placement, 778

      Diplomas

             Adult standard high school diplomas, courses of study for, funding, 2130

             Standard diploma

                   Military children, effect of transfer, 2604, 2616, 2619, 2620

                   Requirements for receipt, 351

      Early childhood education, development of plan, funding, 2131

      Educational technology

             Academic standards for computer education and technology, 689-691

             Appropriation, 2137

             Hardware, waiver of expenditure requirements, 907-909

             Instructional software, minimum expenditure requirements, 475, 476

      Empowerment plans, requirements, 2330

      Finances (See SCHOOL FINANCES AND FUNDS)

      Gang activity on school property, prevention training, 1195

      Governance and oversight, legislative study, 3278

      Kindergarten

             Full-day programs, funding, 2137

             Military children, requirements, 2602, 2621, 2622

      Library books, appropriation, 2137

      Middle schools and junior high schools, academic performance and learning opportunities for pupils, 1331-1334

      Nevada Early Literacy Intervention Program, funding, 2130, 2131

      Parent Teacher Association, Nevada, honored, 3209

      Parents and guardians

             Kindergarten, authority to opt out of full-day programs, 2138

             Leave to attend conferences and activities, employers to grant, 1247

             Middle school or junior high school, conference requirement, 1334

             Programs and services available to pupils, notice, 1315

             School choice, when offered, 2302

             Schools demonstrating need for improvement, receipt of notices, 2301, 2302, 2304, 2320

      Personnel

             Administrators, funding for additional training opportunities, 2131

             Autism, qualifications, training and duties of certain personnel, 1538, 1539

             Bullying and cyber-bullying, policy to prohibit, 686-691

             Commendation, 3237

             Counselors

                   Certification, funding, 2136

                   Services for elementary pupils at risk of failure, funding, 2130

             Gang activity on school property, prevention training, 1195

             Group insurance for public employees (See INSURANCE)

             Licenses

                   Exemptions from examinations, 605

                   Teachers

                          Additional license to teach outside grade level of experience authorized, requirements, 603

                          Special education teachers, study of reciprocal licensure requirements, 605, 606

             Media specialists, salary increase, funding, 2133

             Notice of intent to seek employment elsewhere, deadline extended, 34

             Nurses, height and weight examinations, duties, 1203, 1204

             Principals

                   Mentoring programs, duties, 653, 3161

                   Middle school and junior high school pupils, duties, 1333

                   Restructuring school, plans for, receipt, 2322

                   Turnaround plan to improve achievement of pupils, receipt, 2320

             Professional development days, primary focus, 2331

             Reemployment status, notice requirements, 34

             Regional training programs

                   Administrators, funding for additional training, 2131

                   Assessment of training needs, requirements, 2332

                   Funding, 2130

                   Reorganization of programs, 1361-1363

             Retirement (See also PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT)

                   Purchase of credit, funding, 2138

             Salary increases, 2164, 2165

             Schools demonstrating need for improvement, receipt of certain notices and plans, 2302, 2304, 2320, 2322

             Sexual conduct involving pupil, confidentiality of information relating to victim, 1296-1299

             Support team substitutes, funding, 2136

             Teachers

                   Additional license to teach outside grade level of experience authorized, requirements, 603

                   Certification, appropriation, 2136

                   Special education teachers, study of reciprocal licensure requirements, 605, 606

                   Special qualifications licenses, issuance and renewal, 470-474

                   Support team substitutes, funding, 2136

      Physical fitness in schools, certain actions in promotion of urged, 3161, 3176

      Pupil-teacher ratios, legislative finding, funding, 2134-2136

      Pupils

             Academic plans, development for certain pupils, 1332

             Autism, qualifications, training and duties of certain personnel, 1538, 1539

             Bullying and cyber-bullying, policy to prohibit, 686-691

             Computers and other electronic devices, policy to include instruction in ethical, safe and secure use, 689-691

             Corporal punishment, reports of use, investigations, 918-921

             Counseling services for elementary pupils at risk of failure, funding, 2130

             Disabilities, pupils with

                   Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, authorized expenditures, 2169

                   Military children, effect of transfer, 2602, 2616

                   Restraints, requirements for use, reports, 918-921

             Early intervening services authorized, procedures, 752-759

             Gang activity on school property, prevention training, 1195

             Gifted and talented pupils, funding of programs, 2128

             Height and weight examinations, 1203, 1204

             Immunizations (See IMMUNIZATIONS)

             Mentoring programs, establishment, 652-654, 1333, 3161

             Military Children, Compact on Educational Opportunity, 2598-2614

             Programs available, notice of information concerning, 1314

             Sexual conduct involving personnel or volunteer, confidentiality of information relating to victim, 1296-1299

             Small learning communities, establishment, 1332, 3161

             Study and tutoring periods, establishment urged, 3161

             Suspension, effect of receipt of early intervening services, 757, 758

             Transportation, funding, 2133, 2139

             Youth Legislature, Nevada, eligibility, appointment, 252, 253

      Safe and respectful learning environment, policy to include prohibition on bullying and cyber-bullying, 688

      Schools demonstrating need for improvement

             Audit of school, requirements, 2310

             Consequences or sanctions, requirements, 2301, 2302, 2322

             Corrective action, requirements, 2301, 2302, 2322

             Notice to parents and guardians, requirements, 2301, 2302, 2304, 2320

             Personnel, receipt of certain notices and plans, 2302, 2304, 2320, 2322

             Plan to improve achievement of pupils, repeal, 2301, 2302

             Restructuring school, plans for, 2302-2304, 2321

             School choice authorized, 2302

             Supplemental educational services, provision, 2302

             Technical assistance to school, requirements, 2301, 2302, 2320

             Turnaround plan to improve achievement of pupils, requirements, 2301, 2302, 2318-2320

      Support teams

             Duties, 2310, 2314, 2315, 2317, 2318, 2322

             Establishment, membership, 2309, 2317, 2318

             Funding, 2136

SCOOTERS

      Motor-driven scooters included in definition of moped, applicability of laws, 394, 397, 402

SCRAP METAL PROCESSORS

      Criminal receipt of property, penalty, 1241, 1242

      Definition, 1239

      Holds by peace officer or investigator, procedures, 1240

      Licensure and authorization to operate, 1239

      Payments for scrap metal by processor, receipts, 1241

      Penalty for violations generally, 1241

      Records, retention, 1239

SEALING RECORDS OF CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS

      Alcohol or drug abuse treatment program, sealing records upon completion, 104, 417, 421, 422

      Mental health treatment program, sealing records upon completion, 417

      Problem gambling treatment program, sealing records upon completion, 1439, 1440

      Veterans or military personnel completing certain treatment programs, 104

SECONDHAND DEALERS (See also JUNK DEALERS)

      Antique dealers, exemption from laws, 767

      Infant cribs, antique, exemption from certain safety requirements, 2443

      Local business licenses, requirements clarified, 768, 769

SECRETARY OF STATE

      Account for Special Services, elimination, 1025

      Authorized expenditures, 2167, 2181

      Bill draft requests, number authorized, form, 1568

      Dental practices, violations by goods or service providers, duties, 3002

      Domestic partnerships by social contract, duties, 2184, 2186

      Elections, duties (See ELECTIONS)

      Fees collected or due, reports to Interim Finance Committee, 970

      General appropriation, 2106, 2116

      Investigation, Enforcement and Education, Revolving Account for

             Elimination, transfer of money, 1166

             Sources, 2562, 2563

      Legislative sessions, duties, 3284

      Marriage, persons authorized to solemnize, creation of database, 728, 730

      Nevada Lockbox for electronic documents, creation, duties, 1021-1024

      Notaries public, duties (See NOTARIES PUBLIC)

      Participatory Democracy, Advisory Committee on, duties, 3221

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2147, 2148

      Salary, payment, 2120

      Securities Division

             Administrator, position designated as unclassified service, 1026

             Examination of unlicensed persons, authority, 2558

             Financial records of customers of financial institutions, receipt, 2564

             Investigative and other costs, reimbursement, deposit, 2562, 2563

             Undercover investigations, issuance of drivers’ licenses, 2565-2567

      State business licenses

             Duties, 2028-2033

             Temporary increase in fees, 2189, 2408-2410

      State business portal, creation, duties, funding, 2028, 2053, 2054

SECURED TRANSACTIONS

      Manufactured buildings and homes, requirements for trade ins, 1923

SECURITIES

      Broker-dealers, licensure requirements, 2557

      Fines and other penalties for willful violations, 2561-2563

      Records of certain unlicensed persons, examination, 2558

      Sales representatives, licensure requirements, 2556, 2557

      Transfer agents, licensure requirements, 2557

      Viatical settlements, applicability of laws, 1787

SECURITIES DIVISION (See SECRETARY OF STATE)

SECURITY CONSULTANTS

      Board (See PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR’S LICENSING BOARD)

      Employees, registration requirements, 1941-1946

      Licenses, procedures for summary suspension, 651

SECURITY GUARDS

      Registration requirements, 1941-1946

SECURITY WALLS

      Common-interest communities, duties, 2862-2864

SEIZURE

      Cigarette fire safety standards, penalty for violations, 2438

      Governor, authority to confiscate material during emergency, 497-500

      Property tax delinquencies, notice of seizure, unlawful acts, 1227

      Trust companies, taking of possession by Commissioner, 1954

SENATE, STATE (See LEGISLATURE)

SENIOR CITIZENS (See AGED PERSONS)

SENTENCING

      Battery committed by strangulation, suspension of sentence, prohibitions, 86

      City departments of alternative sentencing, creation authorized, 2257

      Controlled substances trafficking, reduction or suspension of sentence, 370

      Habitual criminals, defined for purposes of sentencing, 567

      Problem gamblers, treatment in lieu of sentencing, 1436, 1437

      Stalking, conditions for suspension of sentence, 3010

      Veterans or military personnel, assignment to treatment programs, 100

SEPARATION OF POWERS

      Legislative Department, rights and immunities, 1042

SERVICE ANIMALS (See also DOGS)

      Emergency management, evacuation plan required, 740

SERVICE OF PROCESS (See CIVIL PROCESS; PROCESS SERVERS; REGISTERED AGENTS)

SEWER SYSTEMS

      Rate changes

             General rate applications, exemption for certain utilities, 2472

             Simplified procedures for smaller utilities, 2470

      Resource planning, exemption for certain utilities, 2476

      Service laterals

             Excavations or demolitions proposed, rights and duties of sewer main operators and others, 1167

             Marking of location by governmental entities and others, 1168-1170

      Washoe County, connection to public systems, financial assistance, 1428, 1429

SEX OFFENDERS

      Biological evidence, preservation, 1845

      Genetic marker testing of offender

             Postconviction petitions for testing authorized, procedures, 1197-1200

             Specimen required to be submitted without court order, 80

      Identifying information of offender, submission to Central Repository, 80

      Lifetime supervision, conditions, 1300

      Medical facility licensees or applicants, grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of licenses, 506

      Recidivism, compilation and analysis of certain data, 1842

      Registration, Advisory Committee to Study Laws Concerning, creation,  427

      Victims of crime, restriction on contact by certain offenders, 1294

SEXUAL ABUSE OF A CHILD (See also SEX OFFENDERS)

      Biological evidence, preservation, 1845

SEXUAL ASSAULT (See also SEX OFFENDERS)

      Biological evidence, preservation, 1845

      Victims (See also VICTIMS OF CRIME)

             Order for compensation, considerations, 522, 523

             Protective orders, procedures for issuance, penalties for violation, 227

SEXUAL ORIENTATION

      Equality Day designated, 3222

      Public accommodations, discrimination prohibited, remedies, 717

SEXUAL SEDUCTION (See also SEX OFFENDERS)

      Victims, confidentiality of identifying information, 1296-1299

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES

      AIDS Drug Assistance Program, appropriation, 2115

      Medical laboratories, duties, regulations regarding HIV testing, 308

      Syphilis testing in pregnant women, requirements, 307

SHERIFFS (See also PEACE OFFICERS)

      Alcoholic beverage awareness programs, enforcement of laws, reports, 479, 480

      Bomb squads, duties, 683-686

      Concealed firearms, certification of retired peace officers to carry, 563

      Coroners (See CORONERS)

      Criminal statistical data, exchange, 1351

      Family Support Act, Interstate, designated support enforcement agency, 126

      Foreclosure sales, duties, 1005

      Jails (See JAILS AND DETENTION FACILITIES)

      Missing persons, duties, 38

      Nye County, sales tax for personnel and facilities, implementation, 587, 588

      Organization of county offices in smaller counties, procedure, 591, 592, 594

      Prepaid or stored value cards, crimes involving, duties, 2243

      Private investigators and related licensees, duties, 1941, 1946

      Traffic control (See TRAFFIC CONTROL)

SIERRA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT (See also FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS)

      Peavine Fire Station, transfer by State, 2750, 2751

 

SIGNATURES

      Common-interest communities, withdrawals from operating accounts, 2928

      Electronic Notary Public Authorization Act, 3018, 3024-3026

      Initiative petitions, 2587-2592, 3295

      Insurance documents, countersignatures, 1765, 1766

      International wills, 249

      Power of attorney, 176, 181

      Recall petitions, right to sign, 168

      Referendum petitions, 3294

SIGNS

      Body shops, duties, 2528-2530, 2699-2701

      Commissioners of civil marriages, posting, 732

      Common-interest communities, display of political signs, 2896

      Foreclosures or trustee sales, requirements, unlawful acts, 2781-2783, 2788, 2789

      Garagemen, duties, 2528-2530, 2699-2701

      Health care records, destruction by providers, 2550

      Medical facilities, notice regarding retaliation against employees, 557

      Off-highway vehicle dealers and other licensees, requirements, 3094

      Property tax delinquency notices, unlawful acts, 1227

      School courses, programs and services, notice of availability, posting, 1315

      Sterilization of dogs and cats required by ordinance, posting of notices, 2018

      Temporary traffic control zones, additional penalties for violations, 681, 682

SKILLED NURSING, FACILITIES FOR (See MEDICAL AND RELATED FACILITIES)

SKIN CANCER (See also CANCER)

      Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Week declared and preventive actions urged, 3238

SMALL BUSINESSES (See generally EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES)

SMOKING (See also CIGARETTES)

      Convention facilities, smoking authorized in certain areas, 3008

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS

      Child support hearings, requirement that numbers be maintained in records removed, 946, 951, 952, 955

      Data collectors, electronic transfer of personal information, duties, 1603

      Deeds of trust, requirements regarding foreclosure notices, 2793

      Divorce, provision of SSN’s of parties to Division of Welfare and Supportive Services unnecessary, 955

SOCIAL WORKERS

      Board of Examiners for Social Workers

             Complaints filed against licensees, retention of records, 903

             Health care records, duties, 2549

             Members, qualifications, 871

             Public health information, sharing with other regulatory bodies, 870, 871

      Guardianship proceedings, requirements, 2524

      Health care records (See MEDICAL RECORDS)

      Licenses, procedures for summary suspension, 651

      Medical facilities operated by, effect of unlicensed operation, 902, 903

SOLAR ENERGY (See RENEWABLE ENERGY)

SOLICITATION

      Crime against nature, solicitation of minor, preservation of biological evidence, 1845

      Criminal gang recruitment, penalty, 417

      Prostitution (See PROSTITUTION)

      Telemarketing (See TELEMARKETING)

SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL

      Electric utilities, disclosure of information to customers regarding disposal of electronic and other waste, 1391

      Local performance contracts for operating cost-savings measures, 962-969

      Scrap metal processors, requirements for operation, 1239

      State energy plan, promotion of safe disposal of waste, 1374

      Tires, disposal of waste tires, 1078-1080

      Unlawful dumping

             Civil penalties, disposition, 408

             Counties, authority to establish control programs\, 408

SOUND RECORDINGS

      Justice courts, authority to use sound recording equipment, 633

SOUTH FORK RESERVOIR (See also STATE PARKS; WATER)

      Hydroelectric generation unit and wind turbines, study of construction, 2872

SOUTHERN NEVADA ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY

      Board, name change, composition, duties, 2771-2773

      Projects Fund, creation, 2758

SOUTHERN NEVADA WATER AUTHORITY

      Hoover Dam, study of hydrokinetic generation project, 874

SPARKS, CITY OF (See also CITIES)

      Consolidation or reorganization of certain functions, study, 2675

      Convention Authority, powers regarding real estate transactions, 2266

      Flood management projects, financing, 2739-2743

      Fuel taxes, imposition of additional taxes, procedures, 3049

      Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services grounds, rescission of certain lease by State, 720

      Western Regional Water Commission, representation, 673

SPECIAL FUEL TAX

      Biodiesel, biodiesel blends and petroleum-based diesel, applicability of laws, prohibited acts, 2633

      Dyed special fuel, unlawful acts, penalties, 2641

      Special fuel manufacturers

             Books and records, duties, examination, 2633, 2634, 2640

             Definition, 2632

             Disciplinary action, grounds, 2641

             Discontinuance, sale or transfer of business, duties, 2637, 2638

             Excise tax, payment procedures, computation, 2638, 2639

             Licenses

                   Denial, procedures following, 2637

                   Requirements, issuance, 2634, 2637

                   Unlawful acts, 2635, 2640, 2641

             Monthly reports, requirements, 2632

             Records deemed confidential, 2634

             Security, requirements, 2636

      Special fuel users’ licenses, exemption from requirements, 2635

      Suppliers and retailers of fuel, unlawful acts, penalties, 2632, 2633, 2641

      Temporary permits for users, acquisition, 2635

      Washoe County, authority to impose additional taxes, procedures, 3051-3053, 3055, 3059

SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, COMMISSION ON

      Charitable organizations, receipt of information, 19

      Gold Star plates, exemption from requirements, 494

SPEECH-IMPAIRED PERSONS (See DISABILITIES, PERSONS WITH)

SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS (See AUDIOLOGISTS AND SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS)

SPORTS POOLS (See GAMING)

SPRING MOUNTAINS NATIONAL RECREATION AREA

      Boundaries of affected area, 736

      Gaming, issuance of nonrestricted license prohibited, 737

      Legislative declaration, 735

      Planning and zoning, local powers limited, 735, 737

STALKING

      Fear for immediate safety of family or household member, conduct causing, 3006, 3007

      Genetic marker testing of certain offenders, procedure, 80

      Identifying information of offender, submission to Central Repository, 80

      Text messaging, commission of crime with use of, penalty, conditions of probation, parole or suspended sentence, 3007, 3010, 3011

STATE BAR OF NEVADA

      Judicial Discipline, Commission on

             Confidential information, release to Board of Governors, 1349

             Reports, receipt, 1337

      Judicial Performance, Commission on, membership, 3270

      Judicial Selection, Commission on, membership, 3273

      Real estate transactions, discipline of attorneys for ethics violations, 781

      Sex Offender Registration, Advisory Committee to Study, appointment of member, 427, 429

STATE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

      Academic standards (See ACADEMIC STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS, COUNCIL TO ESTABLISH)

      Arts (See ARTS COUNCIL, NEVADA)

      Boxing (See ATHLETIC COMMISSION, NEVADA)

      Career and technical education (See CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION, STATE BOARD FOR)

      Clemency Board, creation, 3259

      Colorado River (See COLORADO RIVER COMMISSION OF NEVADA)

      Comstock Historic District Commission, appropriation, 2108

      Consultants, employment, reports to Interim Finance Committee, 2067

      Criminal history investigations of applicants or licensees, 1843

      Dairy (See DAIRY COMMISSION, STATE)

      Disabilities (See DISABILITIES, NEVADA COMMISSION ON SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH)

      Economic development (See ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, COMMISSION ON)

      Education (See EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF)

      Education excellence (See EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE, COMMISSION ON)

      Education standards (See EDUCATION, COMMISSION ON PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS IN)

      Educational technology (See EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY, COMMISSION ON)

      Emergency response (See EMERGENCY RESPONSE COMMISSION, STATE)

      Energy (See ENERGY, OFFICE OF)

      Environment (See ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION, STATE)

      Equal rights (See EQUAL RIGHTS COMMISSION, NEVADA)

      Ethics (See ETHICS, COMMISSION ON)

      Examiners (See EXAMINERS, STATE BOARD OF)

      Finance (See FINANCE, STATE BOARD OF)

      Gaming (See GAMING COMMISSION, NEVADA; GAMING CONTROL BOARD, STATE)

      Health (See HEALTH, STATE BOARD OF)

      Intergovernmental Relations, Interim Technical Advisory Committee for, creation, 2596, 2597

      Judicial discipline (See JUDICIAL DISCIPLINE, COMMISSION ON)

      Judicial Performance, Commission on, creation, 3270

      Judicial selection (See JUDICIAL SELECTION, COMMISSION ON)

      Lease- or installment-purchase agreements, requirements, 2072

      Livestock Show Board, Nevada Junior, appropriation, 2112

      Local government employees (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS BOARD)

      Maternal and Child Health, Advisory Board on, appointment, nonvoting members, 666, 668

      Mental health (See MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES, COMMISSION ON)

      Merit Award Board, appropriation, 2106

      Mineral resources (See MINERAL RESOURCES, COMMISSION ON)

      Minority Affairs, Nevada Commission on, assistance from Ombudsman, 1502

      Minority health (See MINORITY HEALTH, OFFICE OF)

      Native Americans (See INDIAN COMMISSION, NEVADA)

      Natural Resources, Advisory Board on, duties, 2059

      Occupational boards (See specific occupation or profession)

      Occupational Safety and Health Review Board, duties, 816

      Off-Highway Vehicles, Commission on, creation, 3082

      Pardons (See PARDONS COMMISSIONERS, STATE BOARD OF)

      Parole (See PAROLE COMMISSIONERS, STATE BOARD OF)

      Peace officer training (See PEACE OFFICERS’ STANDARDS AND TRAINING COMMISSION)

      Personnel Commission, duties, 2160

      Postsecondary Education, Commission on, authorized expenditures, 2169

      Prison Commissioners, State Board of, duties regarding private prisons, 2820

      Public employees’ benefits (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ BENEFITS PROGRAM, BOARD OF THE)

      Public employees’ retirement (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT BOARD)

      Public utilities (See PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF NEVADA)

      Public works (See PUBLIC WORKS BOARD, STATE)

      Purchasing (See STATE PURCHASING)

      Real estate (See REAL ESTATE COMMISSION)

      Regents (See NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION)

      Regional training programs (See REGIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS, STATEWIDE COUNCIL FOR THE COORDINATION OF THE)

      Regulated businesses, employment of former officers or employees restricted, civil penalties, 1044, 1074

      Special license plates (See SPECIAL LICENSE PLATES, COMMISSION ON)

      Tax Commission, Nevada, duties, 573

      Taxicabs (See TAXICAB AUTHORITY)

      Tourism (See TOURISM, COMMISSION ON)

      Transfer of functions between government bodies, establishment of procedures, 430, 431

      Transition Services, Interagency Advisory Board on, creation, 2381-2384

      Transportation (See TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, NEVADA)

      Water Projects, Board for Financing, duties, 669

      Wildlife (See WILDLIFE COMMISSIONERS, BOARD OF)

      Workforce Investment Board, duties, 2277, 2278

STATE BUILDINGS (See PUBLIC BUILDINGS)

STATE BUSINESS PORTAL

      Appropriation for design and implementation, 2054

      Creation, 2028

      Electronic documents, use, 2053

STATE CONTROLLER

      Administrative assessments, duties, 981

      Appropriation, 2106

      Bill draft requests, number authorized, form, 1568

      Capital improvement projects, duties, 2459

      Carson City sales tax for open space and recreation, duties, 2097

      Clark County Sales and Use Tax Act of 2005, duties, 2097, 2098

      Constitutional officer salaries, duties, 2120

      Consultants employed by state agencies, duties, 2069

      Consumer Affairs Recovery Fund, duties, 2183

      District Judges’ Salary Account, duties, 2483

      Douglas County Sales and Use Tax Act of 1999, duties, 2098

      Elko County, sales tax for construction of hospital, duties, 2098, 2099

      Foreclosure Mediation, Account for, duties, 2482

      General appropriations, duties, 2120-2123

      Governmental services tax, duties, 2193

      Healthy Nevada, Fund for a, duties, 2176

      Hospital Care to Indigent Persons, Fund for, duties, 2181

      Infrastructure tax, duties, 2091

      Insurance, Account for Verification of, duties, 2181

      Insurance Regulation Account, duties, 2180

      Interim Finance Committee, reports regarding taxes and fees, 970

      Investigation, Enforcement and Education, Revolving Account for, duties, 1166

      Investigative Account for Financial Institutions, duties, 2181

      Local Government Employee-Management Relations Board, duties, 2451

      Local government indebtedness, receipt of reports eliminated, 1028

      Local Government Tax Act of 1991, duties, 2099, 2100

      Local Government Tax Distribution Account, duties, 2100

      Open-space land, taxes for development, duties, 2087-2090

      Property taxes, receipt of certain reports eliminated, 1028

      Renewable energy facilities, tax abatement, duties, 2008

      Salary, payment, 2120

      School facilities, tax for maintenance, repair or improvement, duties, 2086

      Sheep Inspection Account, receipt of statements eliminated, 1030

      Stabilize the Operation of the State Government, Fund to, duties, 1414

      State Distributive School Account, duties, 2130

      State employee reimbursement or purchase of credit, duties, 2116, 2182

      Taxes for miscellaneous special purposes, duties, 2091

      Tobacco settlement proceeds, duties, 2176

      Tourism, Fund for the Promotion of, duties, 2182

      Unclassified employees, salaries, 2148

      United States Treasury, payments to, duties, 2122

      V & T Railway projects, taxes for, duties, 2101

      Wildlife funds and accounts, duties, 2179

      Woolgrowers’ State Account for Control of Predatory Animals, receipt of report eliminated, 1031

STATE DEPARTMENTS

      Administration (See ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Agriculture (See AGRICULTURE, STATE DEPARTMENT OF)

      Commerce (See BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Corrections (See CORRECTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Criminal history investigations of applicants or licensees, 1843

      Cultural affairs (See CULTURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Education (See EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Employees (See PERSONNEL, DEPARTMENT OF; STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES)

      Employment (See EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING AND REHABILITATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Health and human services (See HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Highways (See TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Information technology (See INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Intergovernmental Relations, Interim Technical Advisory Committee for, creation, 2596, 2597

      Labor (See LABOR COMMISSIONER)

      Lease- or installment-purchase agreements, requirements, 2072

      Military (See MILITARY, OFFICE OF THE)

      Military Children, Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for, duties, 2615, 2616

      Motor vehicles (See MOTOR VEHICLES, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Natural resources (See CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES, STATE DEPARTMENT OF)

      Officers (See STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES)

      Personnel (See PERSONNEL, DEPARTMENT OF; STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES)

      Public safety (See PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Purchasing (See STATE PURCHASING)

      Taxation (See TAXATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Transfer of functions between government bodies, establishment of procedures, 430, 431

      Transportation (See TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, NEVADA; TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Utility costs, appropriation, 2342

      Veterans (See VETERANS’ SERVICES, OFFICE OF)

      Wildlife (See WILDLIFE, DEPARTMENT OF)

STATE EMBLEMS

      State insect designated, 48

      State locomotives, designation, 98

STATE EMPLOYEES (See STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES)

STATE ENGINEER (See also WATER)

      Fees, 1014-1016

STATE FINANCES AND FUNDS

      Agriculture Within This State, Account for License Plates for Promotion of, use, 352

      Alcoholic Beverage Awareness Program Account, elimination, 480

      Appropriations (See APPROPRIATIONS)

      Attorney General Administrative Fund, sources, 2176

      Attorney General’s Tort Claim Fund, appropriation, 2252

      Bonds and other obligations (See also BOND ISSUES)

             Consolidated Bond Interest and Redemption Fund, sources, use, 2464, 2465

             Industrial development revenue bonds, issuance for renewable energy systems, 1368

             Municipal Bond Bank, Fund for, creation of Account for Set-Aside Programs, 2002-2004

             Purchase of municipal securities by State, bonds issued by flood management authority, 2742, 2743

             Tax credit bonds, procedures for issuance, 2656, 2659-2661

      Budget

             Authorized expenditures, 2166-2183

             Energy Commissioner, Nevada, procedures, 2017

             Health and Human Services, Department of, consideration of priorities submitted by mental health consortia, 678

             Reserve, amount, 1412, 1413, 1415, 2122

             Revenue shortfalls or fiscal emergencies, determinations, procedures, 1414, 2116, 2122

      Children’s Trust Account, authorized expenditures, 2169

      Cigarette Fire Safety Standard and Firefighter Protection Fund, creation, sources and use, 2436, 2438, 2439

      Community juvenile justice programs, account for support of, sources, 480

      Consumer Affairs Recovery Fund, transfer of money to State General Fund, 2183

      Consumer’s Advocate, revolving account for investigations, creation, 2538, 2696

      Contingency Fund

             Computer equipment, allocation to Department of Taxation, 3304

             Restoration of balance, 2643

      Contractors’ Recovery Fund, use, 766

      Debts owed State, collection

             Assignment of debt for collection by State Controller, 1179

             Debt Recovery Account, creation, deposits, 1175

             Deposit of money collected, 1175

             Duties of State Controller, generally, 1179

             Fee for cost of collection, imposition of certain debtors, 1176

             Industrial insurance, actions against employers, 1184, 1187

             Partial payment, agreements authorized, 1175

             Payments by electronic methods, convenience fees, 1572, 1574

             Private debt collectors, appointment, 1175, 1179

             Regulations, adoption by State Controller, 1176

             Sale of certain uncollectible debt authorized, 1175

             Transactions with debtor, State’s right to refuse to conduct, 1174

             Warrant, State’s right to refuse to draw in favor of debtor, 1174

      Deposits of state money in out-of-state financial institutions, 2656

      District Judges’ Salary Account, funding, 2483

      Domestic Violence, Account for Aid for Victims of, sources, 264, 265, 480

      Emergency Account, restoration of balance, 2743

      Employment Security Fund, use, 2496

      Federal money, special districts to manage, creation, reports, 1316, 1317

      Foreclosure Mediation, Account for, creation, 2482

      Governmental services tax, transfer of proceeds to State General Fund, 2196

      Healthy Nevada, Fund for a (See HEALTHY NEVADA, FUND FOR A)

      Hospital Care to Indigent Persons, Fund for, transfer of money to State General Fund, 2181

      Information Technology Projects Account, appropriations, 2106, 2117

      Insurance, Account for Verification of, transfer of money to divisions and to State General Fund, 2181

      Insurance Administration and Enforcement, Fund for, creation, 1761

      Insurance Premiums, Fund for, appropriation, 2252

      Insurance Regulation Account, sources, 2180

      Intergovernmental Fund, deposits, 2086-2088

      Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children Account, creation, 2615

      Investigation, Enforcement and Education, Revolving Account for

             Elimination, transfer of money, 1166

             Sources, 2562, 2563

      Investigative Account for Financial Institutions, transfer of money to State General Fund, 2181

      Lake Tahoe Basin, Fund to Protect the, deposits, use, 2416, 2418, 2419

      Local Government Pooled Investment Fund, issuance and repayment of notes, 2118, 2123, 2465

      Low-Income Housing, Account for, use, 540, 541

      Manufactured Housing, Account for Education and Recovery, deposits, use, 1917

      Motor Vehicle Fund

             Assistance of the Department, Revolving Account for the, creation, 3085

             Off-Highway Vehicle Titling and Registration, Revolving Account for the Administration of, creation, sources, 3081, 3085

             Salvage Titles, Revolving Account for the Issuance of, transfers, 1030

             Sources, 1745, 3097

             Special License Plates, Revolving Account for the Issuance of, transfer, 1029

      Municipal Bond Bank, Fund for, creation of Account for Set-Aside Programs, 2002-2004

      Natural Resources, Fund to Protect, use, 2249

      Nevada College Savings Trust Fund, composition, 1027

      Nevada Higher Education Prepaid Tuition Trust Fund, deposits, 1658

      Off-Highway Vehicles, Fund for, creation, sources and use, 3081, 3082, 3102, 3103

      Patriot Relief Account, sources, use, 1159, 2171

      Pollution Control Account, sources, 1326

      Property tax levy in Clark and Washoe counties, temporary redirection of certain proceeds to State General Fund, 2075, 2081

      Public Health, Trust Fund for

             Sources, 2176

             Transfer of money to State General Fund, 2365

      Public Utilities Commission Regulatory Fund, use, 2017

      Reentry Programs, Fund for, creation, sources and use, 2594

      Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation, Trust Fund for, administration, 1378

      Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation Loans, Fund for, creation, sources and use, 2002-2004

      Renewable Energy Fund, creation, sources and use, 2009, 2014

      Reserve for Statutory Contingency Account, restoration of balance, 2643

      Revenue stabilization, Technical Working Group on, creation, 3304

      Room taxes, temporary deposit of certain proceeds in State General Fund, 6

      Sales and Use Tax Account, deposits, use, 2083-2091, 2097-2104

      School funds (See SCHOOL FINANCES AND FUNDS)

      Secretary of State’s Account for Special Services, elimination, 1025

      Securities enforcement, deposit of certain money in State General Fund, 1166

      Senior Citizens’ Property Tax Assistance Account, reversion of balance, 2228

      Sex Offender Registration, Advisory Committee to Study, creation of account, 429

      Southern Nevada Enterprise Community Projects Fund, creation, 2758

      Stabilize the Operation of State Government, Fund to

             Maximum balance, 1413

             Transfer of money from State General Fund, 1413, 1415

             Transfer of money to State General Fund, 1414

      Stale Claims Account, restoration of balance, 2643

      State Fiscal Stabilization Account, authorized expenditures, 2166

      State Highway Fund

             Salvage Titles, Revolving Account for the Issuance of, transfers, 1030

             Sources, 467, 2463, 2532, 2703

             Special License Plates, Revolving Account for the Issuance of, transfer, 1029

      Temporary advances from State General Fund, procedures, 2121, 2122

      Tourism, Fund for the Promotion of

             California Trails Wayside Sites, reversion of prior allocation extended, 708

             Transfer of money to State General Fund, 2182

      Transfer of functions between government bodies, establishment of procedures, 430, 431

      Travel Sellers Recovery Fund, temporary abolishment, 2732

      Unemployment Compensation Administration Fund, use, 148

      Wildlife Account

             Obligated Reserve Account, transfer of money, 2180

             Revenues and expenditures, tracking and accountability, 2181

             Sources, 2059, 2650

             Special permit fees, deposit, use, 306

             Use, restrictions, 491, 2650

      Wildlife Heritage Trust Account, sources, 2057

      Wildlife Obligated Reserve Account, sources, 2180

STATE HEALTH OFFICER (See HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF — Health Division)

STATE HYGIENIC LABORATORY

      Branch laboratories, designation, 30

      Redesignation as State Public Health Laboratory, 30

STATE INSECT

      Vivid Dancer Damselfly, designation, 48

STATE LANDS (See PUBLIC LANDS)

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

STATE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES, DIVISION OF (See CULTURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF)

STATE LOCOMOTIVES

      Engine No. 40 of Nevada Northern Railway, designation, 98

STATE OF NEVADA

      Gaming, regulation of governmental entities involved in gaming, 2429

      Intergovernmental Relations, Interim Technical Advisory Committee for, creation, 2596, 2597

STATE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

      Classified service, positions moved to unclassified service, effect, 2159

      Consultants, requirements for employment, 2066

      Ethics in government (See ETHICS)

      Former officers and employees, restrictions on certain employment, 1044, 2066

      Furloughs, unpaid furlough leave required, effect, exemptions, 2159, 2160

      Group insurance for public employees (See INSURANCE)

      Independent contractors, contracts for services, 2229-2233

      Longevity pay, temporary suspension, 1164, 2642

      Merit pay increases, temporary suspension, 1164

      Military Children, Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for, duties, 2615, 2616

      Purchasing (See STATE PURCHASING)

      Retirement (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT)

      Unclassified service, salaries, 2147-2159

STATE PALEONTOLOGIST

      Designation, duties, 382-384

STATE PARKS

      Authorized expenditures, 2174

      General appropriation, 2112

      Rangers (See also PEACE OFFICERS)

             Occupational disease benefits, appropriation, 2427

      South Fork Reservoir, study of renewable energy projects, 2872

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

STATE PUBLICATIONS

      Aging persons, guide to resources and services, publication eliminated, 44

      Nevada Administrative Code (See ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND PROCEDURE)

      Nevada Revised Statutes (See NEVADA REVISED STATUTES)

      State Printing Office, authorized expenditures, 2168

      Statutes of Nevada, technical corrections, 1847-1898

STATE PURCHASING

      Appliances, equipment, lighting and other devices, standards, 2754

      Authorized expenditures, 2167

      Bids, preferences

             Nonresidents, inverse preference repealed, 2674

             Service-disabled veterans, 2665, 2667

      Former officers or employees, restrictions on employment by certain businesses, civil penalties, 1044, 1074

      Independent contractors, contracts for services, 2229-2231

      Las Vegas warehouse building, obsolete law repealed, 52

      Performance contracts for operating cost-savings measures, 1405, 1406

STATE TREASURER

      Authorized expenditures, 2167

      Bill draft requests, number authorized, form, 1568

      Deposit of state money in out-of-state financial institution, requirements, 2656

      General appropriation, 2106

      Insurance Administration and Enforcement, Fund for, duties, 1761

      Las Vegas warehouse building, obsolete law repealed, 52

      Local Government Pooled Investment Fund, issuance and repayment of notes, 2118, 2123, 2465

      Motor Vehicle Fund, duties, 3097

      Nevada College Savings Program, duties, 1027

      Off-Highway Vehicle Titling and Registration, Revolving Account for the Administration of, duties, 3081, 3100

      Off-Highway Vehicles, Fund for, duties, 3102, 3103

      Property tax levy by State, duties, 2464

      Room taxes, duties, receipt of proceeds, 6, 7, 2086, 2096

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2148

      Salary, payment, 2120

      Tax credit bonds, duties, 2659, 2660

      Travel Sellers Recovery Fund, duties, 2733

      Trust funds supported by tobacco proceeds, duties, 1166

      Unclaimed property, duties (See ABANDONED OR UNCLAIMED PROPERTY)

      Watercraft fuel tax, allocation, 2179

STATE VEHICLES

      Alternative fuels (See ALTERNATIVE FUELS)

      Authorized expenditures, 2167

STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS (See LIMITATION OF ACTIONS)

STATUTES OF NEVADA

      Technical corrections, 1847-1898

STEM CELLS

      Cell or tissue bank, operation within State authorized, 2744

      Nonembryonic cells, use, importation into State authorized, 2744

      Regulation by State or local government entities, restrictions, 2744

STIMULUS MONEY AND PROGRAMS (See FEDERAL ECONOMIC STIMULUS MONEY AND PROGRAMS)

STORED VALUE CARDS

      Criminal use, procedures relating to, 2243

STOREY COUNTY (See also COUNTIES)

      State Public Defender, reimbursement for services, 2179

STOREY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (See also SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      Mitigation, Fund for, authorized uses, 297, 298

STRANGULATION, BATTERY COMMITTED BY (See BATTERY COMMITTED BY STRANGULATION)

STREETLIGHTS

      Retrofitting of traffic-control systems, 1406, 1407, 2869, 2870

      Theft, penalty, 1239, 1243

STREETS AND ALLEYS (See also HIGHWAYS AND ROADS)

      Advertising banners, authority of regional transportation commissions, requirements, 842

      F Street in Las Vegas, project to reopen, 2773

      Regional transportation commissions (See REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS)

      Regional transportation projects, funding procedures, 846

      Washoe County, funding of projects, 3049

STROKE

      Advisory Committee on Prevention and Treatment, creation, 293

STUDIES (See LEGISLATIVE AND AGENCY STUDIES)

STUN DEVICES

      Fugitives from justice, definition for purposes of certain crimes, 485

SUBDIVISION OF LAND

      Building codes (See BUILDING CODES)

      Development agreements, extension of validity if land leased for renewable energy generation projects, 2281, 2282

      Final maps

             Review by State Engineer, fees, 1015

             Time for presentation, 165

      Housing generally (See HOUSING)

      Parcel maps, requirements for approval, 1114, 1116

      Sales of subdivided land (See also REAL PROPERTY)

             Confidentiality of information regarding licensees and permittees, 363

             Exemption from certain licensing requirements, 1035

             Nonresidential use of land, laws inapplicable, 1076

             Open range, required disclosures on sale of home or lot adjacent to, 670

      School sites, purchase and resale by school district, 1234

      Solar and wind energy systems, use, 1598, 1599

      Tentative maps

             Approval, requirements for, 1114, 1117, 1118

             Extension of time for action by governing body or planning commission, effect, 164, 165

SUBPOENAS

      Financial institutions, records, 2564, 2565

      Health authorities, investigation of infectious diseases, 555

      Long-Term Care Administrators, Board of Examiners for, authority to issue, 443

      Medical Examiners, Board of, authority to issue, 2949

      Mortgage Lending, Commissioner of, authority to issue, 1458, 1459, 1553, 1555, 1558

SUBSTANCE ABUSE (See ALCOHOL OR DRUG ABUSE)

SUMMIT VIEW YOUTH CORRECTIONAL CENTER (See also JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES)

      Authorized expenditures, 2171

      General appropriation, 2109

      Superintendent, salary, 2152

SUNSET ACTS

      Business licenses, temporary increase in state license fee, 2199

      Business tax

             Distribution of certain proceeds, 2518

             Large employers, temporary increase in tax rate, 2199

      Capital improvements, extension of time for certain projects, 2466-2470

      Consumer Affairs Division, suspension of operation, 2696, 2697, 2733

      County assessors, accounts for acquisition and improvement of technology, continuation of funding, 1232

      Housing Division, financial techniques to develop housing, continuation, 650

      Judicial Retirement System, reemployment of certain retired officers, 2222

      Legislative bill draft requests and prefiling requirements, certain limitations continued, 1568

      Local Government Pooled Investment Fund, certain provisions extended, 2124, 2125

      Local school support tax, temporary increase in rate, 2199

      Nevada Academy of Health, continuation, 58

      Public employees’ retirement, reemployment of certain employees, continuation, 1550

      Public Works Board, State, exemption from certain laws, 441

      Renewable energy facilities, tax abatement, 2018

      Renewable Energy Fund, 2018

      Reno, license plates for support of parks and recreation continued, 959

      School pupils, continuation of height and weight examinations, 1204

      Special districts created to manage certain federal money, 1317

      State Library, suspension of hours of operation requirement, 617

      Subdivision of land, time for presentation of final maps, 165

SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

      Basic support guarantee, duties, 2127

      Charter schools, requests for delay in reimbursing certain costs, duties, 937

      Department of Education (See EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Deputy Superintendent for Administrative and Fiscal Services, duties, 932

      Governance and oversight of public education, legislative study, 3278

      Middle school and junior high pupils, policies, receipt of reports, 1334

      Military Children, Compact on Educational Opportunity for, duties, 2614, 2615, 2624

      Pupil-teacher ratios, duties, 2134

      Restructuring school, plans for, receipt, 2321

      Salary, 2150

      State Supplemental School Support Fund, duties, receipt of reports, 7, 8

      Turnaround plans to improve achievement of pupils, receipt, 2319

SUPPORT

      Child support (See CHILD SUPPORT)

      Interstate Family Support Act (See FAMILY SUPPORT ACT, UNIFORM INTERSTATE)

SUPREME COURT

      Authorized expenditures, 2167, 2180

      Bill draft requests, number authorized, form, 1568

      Critical labor shortage, designation of positions, 1549

      District Judges’ Salary Account, funding, 2483

      Foreclosure sales, duties regarding mediation, 1754, 1759

      Furloughs, determination of exempt positions within Judicial Branch, 2162

      General appropriation, 2106

      Intermediate Appellate Court, duties, 3224, 3225

      Judicial Performance, Commission on, duties, 3270

      Justice court masters, training, duties, 512

      Justices

             Appointment initially, retention by election, 3268-3275

             Chief Justice

                   Clemency Board, appointment of members, 3259

                   Commission on Judicial Discipline, receipt of reports, 1337

                   Maupin, retired Justice A. William, commended, 3196

             Complaints alleging misconduct or incapacity, procedures, 1337-1345

             Retirement (See JUDICIAL RETIREMENT)

             Salary, payment, 2120

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2149

SURETY BONDS (See BONDS, SURETY)

SURGICAL CENTERS FOR AMBULATORY PATIENTS (See also MEDICAL AND RELATED FACILITIES)

      Accreditation requirements, 529, 538

      Defibrillators, placement, 778

      Health care records (See MEDICAL RECORDS)

      Infectious diseases, investigations by health authorities, duties, 554-556

      Inspection of facilities, receipt of reports, duties, 530, 559

      Licenses, procedures for summary suspension, 558

      National Healthcare Safety Network, participation, duties, 3068

      Near-miss events, study regarding tracking and reporting, 3071

      Nursing services, staffing requirements, duties concerning plans, 2024-2026

      Out-of-network providers, study of payment system, 3301

      Safety violations involving patients, penalties, 558

      Sentinel events

             Investigation and implementation of plan to remedy, 3068

             Reports, duties regarding, penalty for violations, 551, 552, 554

             Summary of certain reports, preparation, publication on Internet, 3069

SURVEYORS

      Board (See PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS, STATE BOARD OF)

      Licenses, procedures for summary suspension, 651

      Public works, authorized or prohibited contract provisions, 2226

SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS

      Sanitation laws inapplicable to certain private pools, 2819

SYPHILIS (See also DISEASES)

      Pregnant women, testing requirements, 307

T

TAHOE BASIN (See also WATER)

      Environmental Improvement Program, bond issues, 2415-2419

      Fire prevention and forest health, duties of certain agencies, 513, 2746, 2748, 2750

TAHOE REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCY

      Authorized expenditures, 2174

      Fire prevention and forest health, receipt of reports, duties, 513

      General appropriation, 2115

TAHOE REGIONAL PLANNING AGENCY, NEVADA

      General appropriation, 2112

TAIWAN (See also FOREIGN COUNTRIES)

      World Health Organization, support for participation urged, 3184

TANNING ESTABLISHMENTS

      Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Week declared and preventive actions urged, 3238

TASERS

      Fugitives from justice, definition for purposes of certain crimes, 485

TAX COMMISSION, NEVADA

      Nonprofit organizations, duties regarding certain tax exemptions, 573

TAXATION, DEPARTMENT OF

      Alcoholic beverage awareness programs, duties, receipt of reports, 479-481

      Authorized expenditures, 2168

      Business license, state

             Duties, 69

             Secretary of State, duties transferred to, 2028-2033

      Business tax, distribution of certain proceeds, duties, 2516, 2517

      Cigarette fire safety standards, duties, receipt of reports, 2436-2439

      Collection of taxes and fees, reports to Interim Finance Committee, 970

      Computer software and hardware, duties, 3304

      Executive Director, duties regarding Technical Working Group on revenue stabilization, 3304

      General appropriation, 2106

      Green building tax abatement, receipt of copies of applications, 988

      Local government indebtedness, transmittal of report to State Controller eliminated, 1028

      Local school support tax, duties, 2192, 2193, 2411, 2643

      New or expanded businesses, tax abatements for, duties, receipt of reports, 2540, 2541

      Off-road vehicles, duties transferred, 3104

      Overpayment of taxes or fees, crediting and refunding, duties, 63

      Renewable energy facilities, tax abatement, duties, receipt of documents, 2004, 2007

      Rental cars, reports from short-term lessors, 2141

      Room taxes, receipt of proceeds from counties, 2085, 2086

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2150

      Sales and use taxes, duties, 584

      School funding, duties, 2126

      Special districts exempt from filing certain budget documents, duties, 971

TAXES AND TAXATION

      Abatement, exemption or other waiver, reports to Interim Finance Committee, 971

      Alcohol (See INTOXICATING LIQUORS)

      Business (See BUSINESS TAX)

      City-county relief (See CITY-COUNTY RELIEF TAX)

      Collection

             Reimbursements to State, 2083-2104

             Reports to Interim Finance Committee, 970, 971

      Estates (See ESTATES, TAX ON)

      Financial institutions (See FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, TAXES ON)

      Generation-skipping transfer tax, apportionment in certain cases, 1631

      Governmental services (See GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES TAX)

      Infrastructure (See INFRASTRUCTURE, TAX FOR)

      Live entertainment tax, overpayment applied to other tax liabilities, 63, 66

      Local school support (See LOCAL SCHOOL SUPPORT TAX)

      Minerals extracted (See MINES AND MINERALS)

      Motor vehicle fuel (See MOTOR VEHICLE FUEL TAXES)

      Payments by electronic methods, convenience fees, 1571-1573

      Property (See PROPERTY TAXES; REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAXES)

      Revenue stabilization, Technical Working Group on, creation, 3304

      Sales and use (See SALES AND USE TAXES)

      Special fuel (See SPECIAL FUEL TAX)

      Study of allocation, adequacy and stability of tax revenue, 3302

      Tobacco products (See CIGARETTES; TOBACCO AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS)

      Transient lodging (See ROOM TAX)

      Transportation tax, temporary use of proceeds in Clark County, 2081, 2082

TAXICAB AUTHORITY

      Authorized expenditures, 2175

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2152

TAXICABS

      Hybrid electric vehicles, allowable period of use in certain counties, 751

      Taxicab motor carriers (See also MOTOR CARRIERS)

             Impoundment of vehicles, requirements for return to owner, 632

TECHNOLOGICAL CRIMES

      Prepaid or stored value cards, procedures relating to criminal use, 2243

TELECOMMUNICATIONS (See TELEPHONE)

TELEMARKETING

      Applicability of laws, 2717

      Attorney General, duties, 2727-2729

      Requirements for registration, temporary suspension, 2732, 2733

TELEPHONE

      Cellular phones or similar devices

             Public schools, cyber-bullying prohibited, 686-691

             Stalking by use of text messaging, penalty, conditions of probation, parole or suspended sentence, 3007, 3010, 3011

      Child support hearings, conduct by telephone authorized, 948

      Debt-management services, toll-free information system required, 1980

      Emergency systems, imposition of surcharge in certain counties, 640, 642

      Massage therapists, disconnection of services for unlawful acts, 2573, 2574, 2585

      Missing persons toll-free information service, repeal, 1845

      Motor Vehicles, Department of, hearings by telephone authorized, 68

      Pharmacy, operation of telepharmacies, regulation, 1319

      Regional transportation commissions, construction of communications systems, 845, 846

      Scrap metal, unlawful receipt or removal of utility property, penalties, 1241, 1242

TELEVISION

      Adoption of children, advertisements, 1355

      Emergencies and disasters, rights and duties of broadcasters, 497-500

      Racing information, dissemination, requirements, fees, 287, 288

      Scrap metal, unlawful receipt or removal of utility property, penalties, 1241, 1242

      Sets, study of recycling programs, 1545

TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS

      Relatives, preferences in placement of children, 220

TERRORISM (See also HOMELAND SECURITY)

      Armed Forces, Nevadans killed in Global War on Terrorism honored, 3177

      Bomb squads, jurisdiction, duties, 683-686

THEFT

      Catalytic converters, penalties, 1239, 1242, 1243

      Identity theft (See IDENTITY THEFT)

      Notaries public, conviction disqualifies from appointment, 3027

      Rental cars, waiver of damages, 549, 550

      Scrap metal, penalties, 1242, 1243

      Streetlights or traffic-control devices, penalty, 1239, 1242, 1243

THREADING, PRACTICE OF

      Registration requirements, inspection of facilities, reports, 2498, 2508

THREATS

      Criminal gang recruitment, penalty, 417

THRIFT COMPANIES

      Child support enforcement, exchange of data, duties, 952

      Customer records, disclosure to governmental agencies, 2564, 2565

      Residential mortgage loan originators, licensure as mortgage agent required, 2693

      Taxes on financial institutions, crediting and refunding of overpayments, 63, 66

TIME SHARES

      Master associations (See also COMMON-INTEREST COMMUNITIES)

             Voting rights of units’ owners, exercise by delegates or representatives, 2909, 2920, 2925-2927

      Relocation to other unit or parcel, requirements, 1600-1602

      Withdrawal of unit or parcel from time-share plan, requirements, 1602

TIRES

      Fee for purchase of new tire, overpayments applied to other tax liabilities, 63

      Used or waste tires, processing, recycling and disposal, 1078-1080

TISSUE BANKS

      Operation of cell or tissue banks in State authorized, 2744

TITLE LOANS

      Inspection of accounts and records by Commissioner, restrictions, 1731

TOBACCO AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS (See also CIGARETTES)

      Novelty lighters, unlawful sale or distribution, 1415

      Programs to prevent, reduce or treat use of tobacco, funding, 875

      Taxation (See also SALES AND USE TAXES)

             Discount against excise tax due for services rendered by dealers, reduction, period extended, 2097

             Overpayments, credit applied to other tax liabilities, 63

TOUR BROKERS AND OPERATORS

      Sightseeing tours, complaints, 2718

TOURISM, COMMISSION ON

      Authorized expenditures, temporary advances, 2168, 2182

      Fund for the Promotion of Tourism

             California Trails Wayside Sites, reversion of prior allocation extended, 708

             Transfer of money to State General Fund, 2182

      Off-Highway Vehicles, Commission on, duties, 3084

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2153, 2154

TOURISM IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS (See also DISTRICTS)

      Sales taxes, pledge of proceeds for certain projects, 2094

TOW CAR OPERATORS

      Approaching vehicles, duties of drivers, 1096

      Certificates of title, transfer by owners, notice, 1308

      Impoundment of vehicles operated without certificate, 24

      Liens, charges for preparing or satisfying, reductions, 1305

      Lights, use of flashing amber lights, 1095, 1096

      Occupied vehicles, authority to tow certain vehicles, 56

      Red flares, lanterns or lights, placement, 1096

      Towing of vehicle at request of person other than owner, presumptions, notices, 1306, 1307

TOWNS

      Abandoned vehicles, removal from public property, constable’s fees, 3014

      Buildings (See PUBLIC BUILDINGS)

      Finances and funds (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCES)

      Gaming (See also GAMING)

             Regulation of governmental entities involved in gaming, 2429

      Intergovernmental Relations, Interim Technical Advisory Committee for, creation, 2596, 2597

      Lease- or installment-purchase agreements, requirements, 2071, 2073

      Officers and employees

             Collective bargaining (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS)

             Ethics in government (See ETHICS)

             Former officers or employees, restrictions on certain employment, 1045

             Group insurance for public employees (See INSURANCE)

             Representation or counseling of private persons before public agencies, disclosure requirements, 1054

            Retirement (See PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT)

      Purchasing (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING)

      Transfer of functions between government bodies, establishment of procedures, 430, 431

      Vehicles owned by, use of alternative fuels (See ALTERNATIVE FUELS)

TOXICOLOGY LABORATORIES (See generally LABORATORIES)

TRADE REGULATIONS AND PRACTICES

      Deceptive trade practices

             Attorney General, duties, 1187, 1188, 2704, 2713, 2715

             Body shops and garages, 2528-2533, 2699-2704

             Children’s products subject to recall or safety notice, distribution, 2443, 2444

             Consumer Affairs Division, temporary suspension of operation, transfer of duties, 2696, 2712-2716, 2733

             Consumer’s Advocate, revolving account for investigations, 2538, 2696

             Cribs, distribution of unsafe cribs, 2443, 2444

             Debt-Management Services Act, violations, 1997

             Fraudulent transactions with similar pattern, intent or victim, penalty, 144

             Investigations, confidentiality of certain information, 1187, 1188

             Land sale installment contracts, prohibited acts by sellers, 1118

             Landlords, failure to notify prospective tenant of property subject to foreclosure, 2791

             Motor vehicle sales, administrative fines, 2528, 2698, 2699

             Off-highway vehicle dealers and other licensees, grounds for disciplinary action, 3099

      Unfair trade practices, insurance companies, 2454, 2455

TRADE SECRETS

      Deceptive trade practice investigations, confidentiality of information, 1188

TRADE SHOWS

      Smoking, when allowed, 3008

TRAFFIC CONTROL

      Accidents, use of lights by tow cars, duties of approaching drivers, 1095, 1096

      Bicycles

             Electric bicycles, applicability of laws, 397-402

             Signaling of turns, 112, 113

      Controlled-access highways, prohibited acts, penalties, 154

      DUI (See DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE)

      High-occupancy lanes, use by low emission and energy-efficient vehicles, 84

      Laws, recodification, obsolete terms repealed, 484

      Motor-driven scooters, applicability of laws, 397

      Passing vehicle on right, authorized acts, restrictions, 153

      Private patrolmen, use of flashing amber lights authorized, 1096

      Registration of vehicles

             Constables, authority to issue citations for certain unregistered vehicles, fees, 3012, 3014

             New residents, penalty for failure to comply with registration laws, 3015

      Size, weight and load

             Definitions, 466

             Enforcement of laws, powers and duties of agencies and officers, 1605, 1606

             Violations, reregistration of vehicle required, fees, 467

      State Route 159, Red Rock Canyon, speed limits, 267

      Temporary traffic control zones, traffic offenses in, penalties, 680-682

      Tow cars, use of lights, duties of approaching drivers, 1095, 1096

      Traffic-control devices

             Retrofitting of traffic-control systems, 1406, 1407, 2869, 2870

             Theft, penalties, 1239, 1241, 1243

      Vehicular manslaughter, jurisdiction of justice court masters, 512

TRAILERS

      Special license plates, fees, 961

TRANSIENT LODGING TAX (See ROOM TAX)

TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, NEVADA

      Charter buses, duties, 630, 631

      Contract carriers, hearings on permit applications, 632

      General appropriation, 2114

      Impoundment of vehicles, duties, 24, 632

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2152

      Tow car operators, duties, 1305

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF

      Authorized expenditures, 2175

      Capital improvement projects, duties, 2463

      Consultants, employment, 2066, 2067

      Contracts for highway construction (See also HIGHWAYS AND ROADS)

             Bids, on-line submission authorized, requirements, 1161, 1162

             Smaller contracts, procedures, 905

      County fuel taxes, duties, 3064

      County roads, mapping and documentation resources, posting on Internet, 3256

      F Street in Las Vegas, duties regarding project to reopen, 2773

      High-occupancy vehicle lanes, use by certain vehicles, duties, 84

      Independent contractors, approval of contracts, 2230

      Motor Vehicle Recovery and Transportation Planner, duties, 403

      Off-highway vehicles, duties transferred, 3103

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2157

      State Route 159, Red Rock Canyon, duties, 267, 268

TRANSPORTATION, TAX FOR IMPROVEMENT OF

      Clark County, temporary use of proceeds for operating costs, 2081, 2082

TRAPPING LICENSES, PERMITS OR PRIVILEGES

      Applications, procedures, 2646, 2647

      False information to obtain, penalty, 2647

      Resident licenses, qualifications, 2646

      Revocation permanently for two or more felony convictions, 2645, 2646

TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES

      Advisory Committee, transfer, appointments, 661, 2393, 2394, 2397

      Aging and Disability Services Division, duties, 2393, 2394, 2397

TRAVEL SELLERS

      Recovery Fund, temporary abolishment, 2732

TRESPASSING

      Common-interest communities, rights of associations, 1009

      Forcible or unlawful entry, treble damages, 12

      Guests, failure to vacate after warning by owner or occupant, penalties, 141, 142

TRICHOMONOSIS

      Cattle disease, notices exempt from confidentiality requirements, 461

TRIMOBILES (See also OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES)

      Engine emission controls, applicability of standards, 1326

TRUCKEE RIVER (See also WATER)

      Flood management projects, financing, 2735-2743

      Newlands Project, federal assistance for repair to Truckee Canal urged, 3252

      Watershed monitoring, development of coordinated program urged, 3234

TRUCKS (See MOTOR CARRIERS; MOTOR VEHICLES)

TRUST COMPANIES

      Audited financial statements, submission to Commissioner, 1952

      Confidentiality of information submitted to Commissioner, 1952

      Customer records, disclosure to governmental agencies, 2564, 2565

      Debt-management service providers, deposits, duties, 1987

      Examination of books and records, 1953

      Family trust companies

             Advertising, restrictions, 1139

             Articles of incorporation or organization, contents, 1140

            Assessment for cost of legal services, 1135, 1142

             Bank account, maintenance, 1139

             Books and records, examination, 1139, 1145

             Business licenses, required, 1139

             Corporation or limited-liability company, organization as, 1140

             Definitions, 1137, 1138, 1947, 1948

             Discontinuance, 1144

             Exemption from laws, 1956, 1957

             Investments, 1143, 1144

             Legislative declaration, 1136

             License applications, fee, investigation, 1140-1142

             Licensure as trust company, authorization, 1139

             Name, restrictions and requirements, 1139, 1140

             Officers, 1139, 1144, 1145

             Offices, 1139, 1140

             Powers generally, 1142

             Property, authority to acquire or lease, 1143

             Purpose of laws, 1136

             Registered agent, 1139

             Violations, remedies of Commissioner, fines, 1145, 1146

      Fiduciary, definition, exemptions from regulation, 1956, 1957

      Fines for violation, 1955, 1963

      Licenses

             Application, time for consideration by Commissioner, 1958

             Retail trust companies, fees, cancellation, 1960

             Revocation or suspension, 1954, 1955

             Transfer or assignment prohibited, 1951

      List of stockholders, submission to Commissioner, 1952

      Noncustodial trust companies

             Board of directors or managers, 1953

             Definition, 1949

             Stockholders’ equity, requirements, 1957, 1958

      Retail trust companies

             Capital, requirements, 1950, 1962

             Changes, reports to Commissioner, investigations, 1951, 1952

             Definition, 1949

             Investments, 1962, 1963

             License (See also Licenses, this heading)

                   Fees, grounds for cancellation, 1960

             Management by board of directors or managers, 1953

             Meetings of directors and managers, 1953

             Office, requirements, 1949

             Out-of-state business by Nevada licensee, requirements, prohibited acts, 1952

             Powers generally, 1960, 1961

             Pre-opening examination, 1950

             Qualifications of board members, grounds for removal, 1953, 1954, 1959

             Seizure or discipline by Commissioner, grounds, 1954

             Stockholders’ equity, requirements, 1957

      Taxes on financial institutions, crediting and refunding of overpayments, 63, 66

TRUSTS AND TRUST FUNDS

      Acts by trustee as approved by court, immunities, 800

      Business trusts (See BUSINESS TRUSTS)

      Common law, applicability, 785

      Contests, effect of no-contest clause, 1637

      Courts, certain orders regarding exercise of powers prohibited, 785

      Creation, methods, 792

      Creditors, exercise of certain powers prohibited, 785

      Debt-management service providers, duties, 1987

      Definitions, 785

      Directed trusts

             Definitions, 787, 788

             Distribution trust advisors

                   Appointment, exercise of powers, 789

                   Jurisdiction of court, 789

             Excluded fiduciaries

                   Liability limited, 788

                   Settlor’s death or incapacity, effect, 788

             Investment trust advisors

                   Appointment, exercise of powers, 789

                   Fiduciary duties, 788

                   Jurisdiction of court, 789

             Second trust, appointment of trust property to, 790-792, 800

             Settlors

                   Creditors, restrictions on satisfaction of claims, 790

                   Death or incapacity, effect on powers of excluded fiduciaries, 788

             Trust protectors, exercise of powers, 788

      Disbursements from income, 801

      Discretionary interests, exercise by trustee, review, 787

      Distribution interests, classification, 786

      Distribution of trust assets, considerations, 786

      Execution and attachment, exemption of trust property, 805, 807, 810, 812

      Guardianship property, certain property not to be presumed abandoned, 1665

      Improper dominion or control, considerations in claims, 786

      Incapacitated persons, representation in proceedings pertaining to trust, 794

      Incorporation of certain powers by reference, 793, 794

      Irrevocable trusts

             Notice of status as irrevocable trust, provision, actions based on, 794

             Settlor as alter ego of trustee, claims, considerations, 786

      Land trusts, property tax exemption for certain entities, 572, 573

      Life insurance contracts, restrictions on procurement, 1786

      Limited-liability companies and other noncorporate trustees, loans, 793

      Manufactured buildings and homes, sales, requirements, 1923

      Minors, representation in proceedings pertaining to trust, 794

      Mortgage services, deposit of payments for covered services, 1458

      Nontestamentary trusts

             Community property, distribution, 798

             Lost or destroyed wills, presumption regarding revocation, 1625

             Revocable nontestamentary trusts, court jurisdiction, procedures, 798, 799

             Spendthrift trusts, enforcement of beneficiary’s rights, 802

      Principal and Income Act, Uniform

             Allocation of payments made from separate fund, determinations, 330

             Taxes paid by trustee on trust’s share of an entity’s taxable income, requirements, 331

      Property of trust, exemption from personal obligations of trustee, 785

      Property, power to buy or sell, 793

      Questions or disputes, representation of certain persons by another with similar interests, 794

      Remainder beneficiaries, representation with respect to question or dispute, 794

      Spendthrift trusts

             Advisers to settlor or trustee, actions against, 803

             Beneficiaries, receipt of payments, enforcement of rights, 802

             Creditors, actions by, 803

             Exemptions from execution and attachment, 805, 810, 813

             Mortgages and deeds of trusts, enforceability, effect of property conveyance, 803

             Settlors, powers clarified, 802

      Support interests

             Beneficiaries, rights, 787

             Classification of distribution interests as, 786

      Tax consequences, exercise of certain powers void based on, 793

      Testamentary trusts

             Distribution of community property, 1634

             Electronic notaries public, prohibited acts, 3024

      Transfer of certain interest before delivery to beneficiary, prohibition authorized, 786

      Unborn persons, representation in proceedings pertaining to trust, 794

      Unitrusts

             Conversion of trust to unitrust, 795

             Definition, 799

             Distributions, 797, 798

             Failure to convert to unitrust, remedies, immunities, 796

             Fiduciary duties of trustee, 799

             Investments, 797

             Powers of trustee generally, 797

             Reconversion to trust, petition, 798

             Release of power to convert trust, 796

             Value of assets, averaging, petition, 798

      Viatical settlements, trusts for related providers, repeal, 1791

TURKEY (See also FOREIGN COUNTRIES)

      Ecumenical Patriarchate, certain actions urged, 3241

U

UNCLAIMED PROPERTY (See ABANDONED OR UNCLAIMED PROPERTY)

UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION

      Base period defined for purposes of entitlement to benefits, 13

      Economic stimulus money, acceptance for programs, 16

      Employee misclassifications, legislative study, 3300

      Extended benefits, qualifications, maximum amount, 14, 16

      Foreign agricultural workers, applicability of laws, 1193

      Fraudulently obtaining benefits, reimbursement procedure, penalties, 2494, 2495

      Overpayments, administrative fees related to recovery authorized, 2494

      State Unemployment Compensation, authorized expenditures, 2167

      Unemployment Compensation Administration Fund, use, 148

UNFUNDED MANDATES

      County assessors, additional duties, 1233

      Courts, transmittal of certain records to Central Repository, 2492

      Disproportionate share hospitals, payments by counties, 2299

      Eighth Judicial District Court, increase in number of judges, 2477

      Health insurance coverage for public employees, autism treatment, 1484

      Second Judicial District Court, increase in number of judges, 2477

      Sewer laterals, maintenance and distribution of information regarding, 1172

UNIFORM ACTS

      Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act, 1640-1644

      Commercial Code, prohibited acts by electronic notaries public, 3024

      Debt-Management Services Act, 1970

      Family Support Act, Interstate, 118

      International Wills Act, 248

      Power of Attorney Act, 174

      Principal and Income Act, 329

      Unincorporated Nonprofit Association Act of 2008, Revised, 692-702

UNINCORPORATED NONPROFIT ASSOCIATION ACT, REVISED UNIFORM

      Abatement of actions, 695

      Applicability of laws, 693

      Citation, 692

      Conflicts of law, resolution, 693

      Construction of laws, 701

      Debts, obligations and other liabilities, 694

      Definitions, 692, 693

      Dissolution and winding up, 698, 699

      Electronic Signatures, effect of Act on federal law, 701

      Gifts and devises, right to accept, 694

      Governing law, 693

      Judgment against associations, effect, 695

      Law and equity, supplementary provisions of law, 693

      Legal entity, association constitutes distinct entity, 693

      Managers

             Claims by or against, assertion, 695

             Compensation and benefits, 698

             Fiduciary duties, 697

             Indemnification, 698

             Liability for conduct as manager, 695, 697

             Liability insurance, purchase, 698

             Meetings, 697

             Records, inspection and copying, 697

             Reimbursement of expenses, 698

             Rights and duties generally, 696

             Selection, 696

      Members

             Admission as member, 696

             Agent, status as, 695

             Approval of acts of association, 695, 696

             Claims by or against, assertion, 695

             Compensation and benefits, 698

             Duty generally, 696

             Expulsion from association, 696

             Fiduciary duties, 696

             Indemnification, 698

             Interests, transferability, 696

             Liability for conduct as member, 695, 697, 700

             Liability insurance, purchase, 698

             Managers, selection, effect of failure to select, 696

             Merger, approval, 700

             Records, inspection and copying, 697

             Reimbursement of expenses, 698

             Resignation, 696

             Suspension from association, 696

             Voting rights, 696

      Mergers, 699-701

      Perpetual existence, exception, 693

      Powers generally, 694

      Profit-making activities, engagement in, duties, 694

      Property, authority to acquire and transfer, 694, 701

      Registered agent, appointment, service of process, 695

      Statement of authority, contents, expiration, 694

      Sue and be sued, capacity to, 695

      Venue in actions against association, 695

UNITED STATES

      Census, support for 2010 census expressed and Year of the Census designated, 3203

      Economic stimulus programs (See FEDERAL ECONOMIC STIMULUS MONEY AND PROGRAMS)

      Federal Aviation Administration urged to take certain actions regarding North Las Vegas Airport, 3264

      Federal lands (See PUBLIC LANDS)

      Nevada Academy of Health, federal representation, 57

UNITED STATES CONGRESSMEN

      Tahoe Basin, fire prevention and forest health, receipt of reports, 513

UNIVERSITY SCHOOLS FOR PROFOUNDLY GIFTED PUPILS

      Expenditures for textbooks, supplies and equipment, procedures, 475-477

      Funds and accounts, investigations, reports and claims, 932, 933

      Pupils, suspension, effect of receipt of early intervening services, 759

      Salary increases for personnel, 2164

UNIVERSITY SYSTEM (See NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION)

UNLAWFUL DETAINER (See EVICTION)

UNLAWFUL ENTRY (See TRESPASSING)

UTILITY ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT

      Permits, requirements for issuance, 2753

      Utility facility defined, 2752

V

V & T RAILROAD

      Sales tax to support restoration programs, collection costs, 2100-2102

VACCINATIONS (See IMMUNIZATIONS)

VANDALISM

      Rental cars, agreements regarding liability of lessee for damages, 548, 549

      Scrap metal, damage or removal of property to obtain, 1242

VASCULAR HEALTH

      Stroke and Heart Disease, Advisory Committee for the Prevention and Treatment of, creation, 293

VEHICULAR MANSLAUGHTER

      Justice courts, jurisdiction of masters, 512

VENDING STANDS

      Clark County, authority to install stands at transit facilities, 844

VENUE

      Guardianships, appointment of guardian, 1645

VESSELS (See BOATS AND BOATING)

VETERANS (See also ARMED FORCES)

      Administrator of veterans’ home, salary, 2158

      Cemeteries

             Advisory committees, service by Legislators, 1567

             Capital improvement projects, funding, 2458, 2461

             Landscaping requirements, 1832

      Clark County, study of integration of health and social services, study, 1119

      Criminal defendants, eligibility for and assignment to treatment programs, 100, 103

      Disabled veterans

             State public works contracts, preferences, 2668, 2669

             State purchasing contracts, preferences, 2665, 2667

      Legislative Committee on Senior Citizens, Veterans and Adults With Special Needs, creation, 2412

      Lobbying, exemption from certain fees, 373, 374

      Military Children, Compact on Educational Opportunity for, 2598-2614

      Nevada System of Higher Education, tuition waivers, 2291

      Small business start-up loans, establishment of grant program, 148

      Veterans’ home

             Authorized expenditures, 2168

             Capital improvement projects, funding, 2458

             General appropriation, 2111

VETERANS’ SERVICES, OFFICE OF

      Authorized expenditures, 2168

      Capital improvement projects, funding, 2458, 2461

      General appropriation, 2111

      Military artifacts, receipt, duties, 385-387

      Public works contracts, preferences for certain veterans, duties, 2674

      Salaries, 2158

      State purchasing contracts, preferences for certain veterans, duties, 2674

      Temporary advances from State General Fund, procedures, 2121

VETERINARIANS

      Animal protection, establishment of certain safety codes encouraged, 3199

      Infectious diseases, investigations by health authorities, duties, 554-556

      Licenses, procedures for summary suspension, 651

      Nevada State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners

             Members, qualifications, 871

             Public health information, sharing with other regulatory bodies, 870, 871

      Prescription tracking system, training requirements, 1304

      Sterilization of dogs and cats required by ordinance, posting of notice, 2018

      Trichomonosis in cattle, notices exempt from confidentiality requirements, 461

VIATICAL SETTLEMENTS

      Advertisements, requirements, prohibited acts, 1790, 1791, 1802-1804

      Annual statements, confidentiality of certain information, 1796

      Applicability of insurance laws, 1787

      Change of ownership or beneficiary of viaticated policy, duties of insurers, 1801, 1802

      Civil actions

             Award of costs and fees to certain persons, 1806

             Rescission of agreements affected by violation of laws, 1806

      Contacts with insureds, 1801

      Definitions, 1787, 1790-1792

      Disclosures to purchasers, 1788-1790, 1796-1798

      Entry into settlement after issuance of policy, time restrictions, exceptions, 1798, 1799

      Felony violations, 1804

      Fund for Insurance Administration and Enforcement, fee, 1762

      Governing laws, purchasers residing in different states, 1792

      Insurers, prohibited acts regarding disclosures, 1790

      Investment agents and brokers, powers and duties, prohibited acts, 1787-1790, 1804

      Licensing, requirements, suspensions, 1792-1795

      Rescission rights, 1796, 1800, 1806

VICTIMS OF CRIME

      Advisory Commission on the Administration of Justice, creation of Subcommittee on Victims of Crime, 2569

      Child pornography, actions by victims for recovery of damages, 2663

      Compensation to certain victims

             Authorized expenditures, 2167

             Denial of claim, time to appeal, 83

             Investigative and police reports, dissemination to compensation officers, 522

             Maximum award, 1508

             Order for compensation, considerations, 522, 523

      Domestic violence victims

             Account for Aid for Victims of Domestic Violence, sources, 264, 265, 480

             Administrative assessments, use for certain programs, 982

             Authorized expenditures, 2167, 2171

             Orders for compensation, considerations, 522, 523

      DUI offenders, court orders to attend victim impact panels, 371

      Genetic marker testing of certain offenders, notification of postconviction petitions, 1200

      Identity theft passports, redesignation, requirements, 9

      Mental illness or mental retardation, defendants with, notice to victim of discharge, release or escape from Division facilities, 71

      Prostitution, minor victims (See PROSTITUTION)

      Sex offenders, contact with victim restricted, 1294

      Sexual assault victims

             Order for compensation, considerations, 522, 523

             Protective orders, procedures for issuance, penalties for violation, 227

      Sexual conduct between educational personnel or volunteers and pupils or students, confidentiality of information, 1296-1299

      Statutory sexual seduction, confidentiality of identifying information, 1296-1299

VIDEO AND VIDEOCONFERENCING

      Child support hearings conducted by audiovisual means authorized, 948

      Motor Vehicles, Department of, hearings by videoconferencing, 68

      Pharmacy, operation of telepharmacies, regulation, 1319

      Scrap metal processors, duties regarding sellers and purchasers, 1240

VIRGIN RIVER (See also WATER)

      Water, certain uses declared to be beneficial, effect, 644, 649

VOLUNTEERS

      Criminal history investigations, 1837

      Firefighters (See FIRE DEPARTMENTS)

      Long-term care, creation of volunteer advocacy program, 42

      Osteopathic physicians, special volunteer license, 2976

      Physicians, special volunteer license, 2955

      Sexual conduct between educational volunteers and pupils or students, confidentiality of identifying information, 1296-1299

VOTERS AND VOTING (See ELECTIONS)

VULNERABLE PERSONS (See DISABILITIES, PERSONS WITH)

W

WAGES

      Child support withholdings, prohibited acts, 954, 955

      Equal Pay Day designated, 3232

      Prevailing wages (See PUBLIC WORKS)

      Retail or service businesses, exemptions from requirements regarding overtime pay, 2493

WARDS (See GUARDIANS AND WARDS)

WAREHOUSES

      Logistics and distribution centers, development in State, study, 3290

WASHOE COUNTY (See also COUNTIES)

      Consolidation or reorganization of certain functions, study, 2675

      Convention Authority, powers regarding real estate transactions, 2266

      Emergency telephone system, requirements to impose surcharge, 640, 642

      Flood control

             Financial assistance to property owners, 1429-1431

             Management projects, financing, 2735-2739, 2742, 2743

      Fuel taxes, imposition of additional taxes, procedures, 3049

      Governmental services tax, imposition of supplemental tax without voter approval, use of proceeds, 2077, 2078

      Health care facilities, duties concerning nursing services, 2024-2026

      Hospitals (See HOSPITALS)

      Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission, composition, 674

      Room tax, imposition of additional tax, use of proceeds, 5

      Vehicle weight limitations, enforcement of laws, 1605, 1606

      Water and sewer systems, financial assistance programs for connection to public system, 1428

WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (See also SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      Regional training programs, funding, 2130

      Subdivision of land, purchase and resale of school sites, 1234

WASHOE COUNTY WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

      Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission, representation, 674

WATER

      Appropriation of public water

             Extension of time for completion of construction or application to beneficial use, effect, application fee, 645, 647

             Fees for permits, 1014, 1015

             Interbasin transfer of groundwater, inventory of basin required, fees, 595, 596

             Legislative declaration regarding decisions by State Engineer, 469

             Muddy River or Virgin River, certain uses deemed beneficial, 644

             Political subdivisions, inclusion as person for purposes of laws, 596

             Stay of order or decision of State Engineer during appeal, procedures, 648

      Colorado River, study of hydrokinetic generation project, 874

      Ditches, water rights, recovery of maintenance expenses, 702

      Fees of State Engineer, 1014-1016

      Lease of water rights for municipal purposes, use of land for, designation as open-space property for tax purposes, 1229, 1230

      Muddy River, certain uses deemed beneficial, 644

      Newlands Project, federal assistance for repair to Truckee Canal urged, 3252

      Northern Nevada Water Planning Commission, composition, 674

      Virgin River, certain uses deemed beneficial, 644

WATER CONSERVATION

      Common-interest communities, xeriscaping by unit owners, 2896, 2897

      Local performance contracts for operating cost-savings measures, 962-969

      State buildings, water conservation standards, 2755, 2756

WATER POLLUTION

      Subgrants for certain purposes regarding control of pollution, award, 636

      Truckee River, coordinated watershed monitoring program urged, 3234

WATER PROJECTS, BOARD FOR FINANCING

      Capital improvements to publicly owned water systems, determination of matching funds, 669

WATER SKIING

      Observation of skier, requirements, 364

      Operation of towing vessel, requirements, 364

WATER SYSTEMS

      Grants for capital improvements to certain public systems

             Matching funds, requirements, 669

             Nonprofit providers, eligibility and requirements for grants, 564-566

      Rate changes

             General rate applications, exemption for certain utilities, 2472

             Simplified procedures for smaller utilities, 2470

      Resource planning, exemption for certain utilities, 2476

      Safe drinking water, award of subgrants for set-aside programs, 635

      South Fork Reservoir, construction of hydroelectric generation unit, feasibility study, 2872

      Washoe County, connection to public systems, financial assistance, 1428

WATERCRAFT (See BOATS AND BOATING)

WATERPOWER (See RENEWABLE ENERGY)

WEAPONS (See also FIREARMS)

      Fugitives from justice, definition for purposes of certain crimes, 485

      Resisting or obstructing public officer, penalties, 163

WEED CONTROL DISTRICTS (See also DISTRICTS)

      Assessments on real property made discretionary, 770

WEEDS

      Cheatgrass reduction, use of certain bond proceeds to fund position of coordinator within Department of Wildlife, 2249

      Plant Industry Program, duty to present proposed programs to county commissioners removed, 12

      Weed Control Analyst, position eliminated, 1359

WELFARE

      Authorized expenditures, 2169-2171, 2174

      Child welfare (See CHILD WELFARE)

      CHIP, establishment of electronic application system, 629

      Clark County, study of integration of health and social services, 1119

      County aid to indigents, relative’s liability for costs of care received, determination, 1666

      General appropriation, 2110, 2118, 2119

      Medicaid (See MEDICAID)

      Treatment and services to certain persons qualified for public assistance, procedures, 328

WELFARE AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, DIVISION OF (See HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF)

WELLS

      Drilling, fee for issuance of waiver related to application, 1015

      Oil wells, prohibited acts involving scrap metal, 1239, 1242

WELLS, CITY OF (See also CITIES)

      Declaration of candidacy, filing date, charter amendment, 2938

      Election ballots, appearance of names, charter amendment, 2938

WESTERN INTERSTATE COMMISSION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

      General appropriations, 2108

      Loans and stipends, authorized expenditures, 2169

WESTERN REGIONAL WATER COMMISSION

      Composition, 673

      Legislative Committee to Oversee, duties, receipt of report, 3234

WHEELCHAIRS

      Motorized conveyances for wheelchairs, exemption from registration, 394, 395

WHISTLEBLOWERS

      Medical facility employees, notice regarding protections, 557

      Nurses and nursing assistants, retaliation for certain acts prohibited, remedies, notice, 557, 1420-1426

WHITE PINE COUNTY (See also COUNTIES)

      Recreational facility, sales tax for operation and maintenance, 569-571

      State Public Defender, reimbursement for services, 2179

WIC PROGRAM

      Authorized expenditures, 2170

WIDOWS AND WIDOWERS

      Domestic partners, rights and responsibilities, 2185

      Gold Star plates for relatives of military personnel killed in line of duty, 491

      Industrial insurance, continuation of survivor benefits after remarriage, 3073, 3075

      Nevada System of Higher Education, waiver of fees for spouses of certain military personnel, 54

WILD HORSES

      Heil bequest, authorized expenditures, 2174

WILDLIFE

      Carson Lake Wildlife Management Area, special permits required for hunting, fees, 306

      Fighting, possession or sale of animal with intent to use in fight prohibited, penalties, 972

      Fishing (See FISHING)

      Guides (See GUIDES)

      Habitat acquisition

             Position of coordinator within Department of Wildlife, use of certain bond proceeds to fund, 2249

             Rescission and reenactment of 2001 bond issue, 2462

      Hunting (See HUNTING)

      Oversight of programs, management activities and research, 464

      Possession, collection or sale, unlawful acts, 972

      Preservation programs, sale of tags for support, 2058-2060, 2648-2650

      Trapping (See TRAPPING LICENSES, PERMITS OR PRIVILEGES)

WILDLIFE COMMISSIONERS, BOARD OF

      Apprentice hunting licenses, regulation, 2058

      Dream Tags, issuance authorized, receipt of reports, 2058-2060, 2648-2650

      Guide licenses, permits or privileges, authority to revoke, 449

      Members, appointment and removal, 445

      Programs, management activities and research conducted by Department, oversight, 464, 491

      Silver State Tag Drawing, establishment authorized, duties, 2062

WILDLIFE, DEPARTMENT OF

      Apprentice hunting licenses, duties, 2057, 2647

      Authorized expenditures, 2174

      Big game tags, duties, 2058-2060, 2648-2650

      Budget accounts, duties, 2119, 2181

      Capital improvement projects, funding, 2458, 2461

      Carson Lake Wildlife Management Area, duties, 306

      Claims, transfer of money for payment, 2179

      Coordinator, use of certain bond proceeds to fund position, 2249

      General appropriation, 2112

      Matching money, restrictions on use, 491

      Obligated Reserve Account, sources, 2180

      Off-Highway Vehicles, Commission on, duties, 3082, 3084

      Programs, management activities and research relating to wildlife, oversight by Commissioners, 464, 491

      Renewable and Efficient Energy, Government Panel on, representation, 1368, 1369

      Salaries of unclassified employees, 2157

      Watercraft fuel taxes, allocation, 2179

      Wildlife Heritage Trust Account, sources, 2057

WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS

      Carson Lake Wildlife Management Area, special permits required to hunt, fees, 306

WILLS (See also ESTATES OF DECEDENTS)

      Contests, effect of no-contest clause, 1625

      Devisee’s share, restrictions on reduction or elimination based on action by devisee, 1625

      Electronic notaries public, prohibited acts, 3024

      International wills

             Attorneys, authority, 250

             Certificate, form, requirements, 249, 250

             Definition, 248

             Revocation, 250

             Validity, 249, 250

            Writing and execution, requirements, 249

      Nevada Lockbox, creation, registration of will for electronic access, 1021-1024

      Pretermitted heirs, effect, 1624

      Revocation of will by subsequent marriage, effect, 1623

WIND ENERGY (See RENEWABLE ENERGY)

WINE (See INTOXICATING LIQUORS)

WITNESSES AND TESTIMONY

      Alcohol or controlled substances, affidavit or declaration of expert as to existence or quantity, 32, 33

      Older or vulnerable persons, use of depositions, 2552

      Sex offenders, contact with witness restricted, 1294

WOMEN

      Equal Pay Day designated, 3232

      Nevada Women’s Lobby commended, 3185

      Renewable energy projects, loans and set-aside programs, 2002-2004

      University System, reports regarding employment and enrollment, 568

      Women’s History Month proclaimed, 3186

WORK CARDS

      Private investigators and related licensees, registration of employees in lieu of work cards, 1941-1946

      Senior residential facilities, certain employees exempt from additional background checks, 154

WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD

      Composition, duties, 2277, 2278

WORKMEN’S COMPENSATION (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

WRITS

      Execution (See EXECUTION OF CIVIL JUDGMENTS)

      Garnishment, issuance, 2479

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YOUTH LEGISLATIVE ISSUES FORUM, NEVADA

      Appointment of members, procedures, qualifications, 252, 253

      Bill drafting request, time for submission, 255

      Chairman, qualifications, term of office, 253

      Funding, continuation of previous appropriation, 256

      Meetings, requirements, 254

      Name change, 252

      Reports, time for submission, 254

      Vice Chairman, term of office, 253

YOUTH TRAINING CENTER, NEVADA (See also JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITIES)

      Authorized expenditures, 2171

      Capital improvement projects, funding, 2457

      General appropriation, 2109

      Superintendent, salary, 2151

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ZONING

      Historic neighborhoods, protection, 2766

      Solar energy systems, use to be allowed, 1599

      Spring Mountains, protection of adjacent lands, 734-737

      Wind energy systems, use to be allowed, 1598