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Accessory avoiding or disobeying writ, penalty, 34.680
Answer by respondent
Contents, 34.750
Service and filing, 34.750
Answer to return, 34.470
Appeals
Denial or granting of writ, 34.575, NRAP 22
Order to commit petitioner to custody of foreign officer, 34.560
Papers and transcript, 34.575
Time limit, 34.575
Application for writ, 34.370, 34.700, 34.730, 34.731, 34.733, 433A.215, NRAP 22
Arrest for failure to obey writ, 34.420
Availability of writ, 34.360
Bail
Admission to bail, 34.540, 178.4871, 178.4873
Failure of person to appear, arrest, 34.540
Granting writ for purpose of bail, 34.530
Remand to custody when petitioner not bailed, 34.550
Bench warrant issued for failure to appear, 34.540
Change of custody, 34.560
Children, custody of, 432B.460
Commitment orders, enforcement, appeal, 34.560
Committing to custody pending judgment, 34.570
Contents of writ, 34.400, 34.580
Custodian avoiding or disobeying writ, penalty, 34.680
Damages recoverable for failure to issue or obey writ, 34.670
Death, procedure when petitioner sentenced to, 34.820, 176.486-176.492, S.C.R. 250
Developmental disabilities, persons with, rights unimpaired, 435.550
Discharge from custody
Grounds for discharge, 34.480-34.520
Immunity from subsequent arrest, exceptions, 34.590
Imprisonment after discharge, when permitted, 34.590
Remand to custody when petitioner not discharged, 34.550
Warrant issued in lieu of writ, 34.640
District court fees not to be charged to attorneys in proceedings, 19.013
Effect of writ, 34.390
Extradition, application for writ, 179.197, 179.199
Factual innocence, petitions to establish, claim separate from state habeas claim, 34.950
Fees, Supreme Court, 2.250
Form of writ defective, effect, 34.580
Hearing (See also Postconviction proceedings, this heading)
Adjournment until production of body, 34.450
Illegal detention, arrest of person charged with, 34.610
Illness excuses production of body, 34.450
Imprisonment, when permitted after discharge, 34.590
Indictment, objection to sufficiency of evidence to sustain, application for writ, 172.155
Indigent petitioners, appointment of attorney, fee, 7.155, 34.750, 34.780, NRAP 46(c)
Intellectual disabilities, persons with, rights unimpaired, 435.550
Issuance of writ
Clerk of court to issue, 34.660
Damages for failure to issue writ, 34.670
Denial, effect, 34.575, 34.710
District court, authority, Art. 6 § 6
Granting without delay, exceptions, 34.390
Sunday or nonjudicial day, 34.650
Supreme Court, authority, Art. 6 § 4
Warrant in lieu of writ, 34.600
Mental health services
Involuntary court-ordered admissions, application for writ before initial hearing, 433A.215
Rights unimpaired, 433.464
Persons who may prosecute writ, 34.360
Petitions
2nd Judicial District Court, local rule, WDCR 22
Contents, supporting documents, 34.370
Frivolous actions, forfeiture of credits against sentence, 209.451
Postconviction petitions (See Postconviction proceedings, this heading)
Pretrial relief, 34.700, 34.710
Placing in custody pending judgment, 34.570
Postconviction proceedings
Administrative remedies, exhaustion of before filing petition, grounds for dismissal, 34.724, 34.810
Death, procedure when petitioner sentenced to, 34.820, 176.486-176.492, S.C.R. 250
Effect of filing petition, 34.724
Factual innocence, petitions to establish, 34.900-34.990
Granting of writ, judicial determination, 34.770
Hearings
Discovery, 34.780
Judicial determination of need for, 34.770
Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure, applicability, 34.780
Prerequisites, 34.730
Record after writ granted, 34.790
Indigent, appointment and compensation of counsel, 34.750, 34.820, 180.320
Persons who may file petition, 34.724
Petitioners, release on bail, 178.4871, 178.4873
Petitions
Computation of time, challenges, 34.724, 34.733, 34.738, 34.745, 34.810
Contents, supporting documents, 34.810, 34.820
Dismissal of petition
Additional reasons for dismissal, 34.810
Delay in filing, dismissal for, 34.800
Judicial determination, 34.770
Motion to dismiss, response to, 34.750
Second or successive petitions, summary dismissal, 34.745
Filing
Delay in filing, 34.800
Electronic means, filing by, 34.731, 34.733
Place of filing, 34.738
Time to file, limitations, 34.726
Judicial examination of original petition, 34.740
Orders finally disposing of petition, contents and notice, 34.830
Scope, limitation, 34.738
Title, 34.730
Validity of judgment of conviction or sentence, challenges, 34.745
Verification, 34.730
Pleadings supplemental to petition, 34.750
Record of proceedings, 34.745
Remedies incident to proceedings in trial court, 34.724
Response or answer
Contents, 34.760
Judicial orders to file, 34.745
Scope of provisions, 34.720
Stay of sentence, 34.726
Supplemental material, 34.760
Prisoner, custody during proceedings, NRAP 23
Process
Clerk of court to issue, 34.660
Defective, 34.520
Production of body, 34.440
Remand to custody, 34.550, 34.640
Response or answer by petitioner
Contents, 34.760
Supplemental material, 34.760
Return
Answer to return, 34.470
District court, authority, Art. 6 § 4
Failure to produce body, reasons stated, 34.450
Supreme Court, authority, Art. 6 § 4
Sickness or infirmity excusing production of body, 34.450
State of Nevada as party, 34.575
Stay of execution of sentence of death, 176.415, 176.486-176.492
Subpoenas
Clerk of court to issue, 34.660
Witnesses, 34.470
Summary proceedings, 34.470
Suspension of writ prohibited, Art. 1 § 5
Testimony in preliminary hearings, authentication, 171.198
Uniform Criminal Extradition Act, application for writ, 179.197, 179.199
Warrants
Arrest of person charged with illegal detention, 34.610
Clerk of court to issue, 34.660
Execution, 34.620
Issuance in lieu of writ, 34.600
Party discharged or remanded, 34.640
Return, answer and hearing on, 34.630
Witnesses, attendance, 34.470, 34.520
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL
Mortgage companies and loan originators, laws inapplicable to certain organizations, 645B.015
Property tax exemption, 361.115, 361.155
Certified copies of felony convictions, prima facie evidence of conviction, 207.016
Charge of habitual criminality, indictment as basis, 173.095
Civil rights restoration upon discharge from probation, 176A.850
Conviction, effect on sentencing, 207.016
Definitions, penalties, 207.010, 207.012, 207.014
Denial of previous convictions charged, hearing to determine issue, 207.016
Dismissal of count included in indictment or information, 207.010-207.014
Parole standards to provide greater punishment for repetitive criminal conduct, 213.10885
Pawnbrokers, receipt of property from, 646.060
Prior convictions, introduction as evidence, 207.016
Probation prohibited, 176A.100
Repeated conviction as element or aggravation of offense, 193.045
Residential confinement, ineligibility, 209.392
Secondhand dealers, receipt of property from, 647.140
Separate filing of count, procedure, effect, 207.016
Suspension of sentence prohibited, 176A.100
Trial of primary offense, procedure, 207.016
HABITUAL TRUANTS (See SCHOOL PUPILS)
HAIR BRAIDERS (See COSMETOLOGY)
HAIR TEXTURE AND PROTECTIVE HAIRSTYLES (See DISCRIMINATION)
HAIRDRESSERS (See COSMETOLOGY)
Barbering, practice of barbering includes work on hairpieces, 643.010
Cosmetics, materials used on hairpieces, 585.060
Sale, setting or styling, 644A.920
Alcohol or other substance use disorders, persons recovering from (See also ALCOHOL OR OTHER SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS, TREATMENT PROGRAMS)
Cities, duty to adopt certain terms related to group homes, 268.0193
Community health worker pools, additional licensure unnecessary, 449.03013
Consumer Health Advocate, duties, 232.459
Counties, duty to adopt certain terms related to group homes, 244.3549
Detoxification technicians (See DETOXIFICATION TECHNICIANS)
Disciplinary action, 449.160-449.174
Discrimination against, prohibited acts, duties, regulation, 449.0302, 449.101-449.104
Electronic records, duties, regulations, 449.104
Employees and agents, training requirements, 449.0925, 449.103
Enforcement of laws, recovery of costs, 449.0306, 449.0308
Facility for the dependent, defined as, 449.0045, 449A.031
Gender identity or expression, duties of halfway houses, 449.102
Health care records (See also MEDICAL RECORDS)
Suspension of license or cessation of operation, procedures following, 449.171
Home for individual residential care, halfway houses excluded from definition, 449.0105
Inspections, 449.0307, 449.131-449.133
Licensing
Application, filing, contents, 449.040
Exemptions, 449.0301
Expiration and renewal, 449.089
Fees, deposit, 449.0306, 449.050
Form and contents of license, 449.085
Investigations, 449.0307
Issuance, validity and nontransferability, 449.080
Nonmedical services related to personal care, additional license unnecessary, 449.03017
Provisional license, 449.091
Requirement, 449.030
Standards, qualifications and other regulations, 449.0302
Minors, proposals for transitional housing, advancements, reports, 458.125, 458.131
Name of person receiving care, duties of facilities, regulations, 449.104
Name or other designation of facility, misleading, 449.204
Neurodegenerative diseases, reporting and analyzing information on, 439.5252-439.5284
Privacy, duties of halfway houses, 449.102
Prohibited acts, penalties, 449.0308, 449.220-449.240
Prosecution of violations, 449.240
“Recovery house” defined, 449.0166
Residential facilities for groups
Certain referrals unlawful, 449.209
Halfway houses excluded from definition, 449.017
Rights of residents, 449.160, 449A.100-449A.118
Sexual orientation or HIV status, duties of halfway houses, confidentiality of information concerning, 449.102
Unlicensed operation, 449.0308, 449.210, 449.220
Zoning, single-family residence includes halfway houses, 278.02377
Release offenders
Community reentry programs, 209.4871-209.4889, 213.600-213.635, 480.810
Transitional living facilities
Alcohol or other substance use disorders programs, certification, 449.201
Community health worker pools, additional licensure unnecessary, 449.03013
Counties and cities, duty to adopt certain terms related to group homes, 244.3549, 268.0193
Definition, 449.0055
Disciplinary action, 449.160-449.174
Employees and agents, training requirements, 449.0925, 449.103
Enforcement of laws, expenditures, recovery of costs, 449.0306, 449.0308
Facilities for the dependent, defined as, 449.0045, 449A.031
Health care records (See also MEDICAL RECORDS)
Suspension of license or cessation of operation, procedures following, 449.171
Indigent prisoners, payment of costs by Division of Parole and Probation, 213.140
Inspections, 449.0307, 449.131-449.133
Licensing
Application, filing, contents, 449.040
Exemptions, 449.0301
Expiration and renewal, 449.089
Fees, deposit, refunds, 449.0306, 449.050
Form and contents of license, 449.085
Investigations, 449.0307
Issuance, validity and nontransferability, 449.080
Nonmedical services related to personal care, additional license unnecessary, 449.03017
Provisional license, 449.091
Requirement, 449.030
Standards, qualifications and other regulations, 449.0302
Name or other designation of facility, misleading, 449.204
Neurodegenerative diseases, reporting and analyzing information on, 439.5252-439.5284
Notice regarding care and services provided, posting, 449.2487
Prohibited acts, penalties, 449.0308, 449.220-449.240
Prosecution of violations, 449.240
Real property transactions, proximity of facility immaterial, 40.770
Release of offenders to facilities, 209.511
Residential facilities for groups, certain referrals unlawful, 449.209
Rights of residents, 449.160, 449A.100-449A.118
Sex offenders, requirements, 176A.410, 213.1243, 213.1245
Single-family dwellings, regulation regarding number of beds, 449.0302
Unlicensed operation, 449.0308, 449.210, 449.220
HALLUCINOGENIC DRUGS (See generally CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES)
Advertising generally (See ADVERTISEMENTS AND ADVERTISING)
Cannabis establishments, adult-use, authority of local governments to regulate, 678B.520
City councils, authority to regulate distribution, 266.275
False or deceptive advertising prohibited, 207.171-207.177
Unlawful posting, 206.200
HANDGUNS (See FIREARMS)
HANDICAPPED PERSONS (See DISABILITIES, PERSONS WITH)
Property owner’s liability limited, 41.510
Child custody, unlawful refusal to consent to relocation of child, 125C.006, 125C.0065
Children placed in detention facilities, right to freedom from harassment, 62B.510
Coercion (See COERCION)
Collection agencies, prohibited practices, 649.375
Common-interest communities, prohibited acts, 116.31184, 116.745
Contracts, provisions prohibiting or restricting testimony concerning harassment void and unenforceable under certain conditions, 50.069
Definition, 200.571
Domestic violence (See also DOMESTIC VIOLENCE)
Acts constituting, exceptions, 33.018
Foster care, right of child to be free from harassment, 432.525
Hate crimes, civil liability, criminal penalty, 41.690, 207.185
Health insurers, prohibited acts
Fraternal benefit societies, 695A.188
Health maintenance organizations, 695C.185
Individual and group policy providers, 689A.410, 689B.255
Insurance administrators, 683A.0879
Nonprofit hospital, medical and dental service corporations, 695B.2505
Small employer policies, 689C.335
High-risk behavior protection orders, unlawful applications, penalty, 33.660
Intimate images, unlawful dissemination, 200.765-200.790
Intimidation (See INTIMIDATION)
Landlord and tenant, termination of lease due to harassment, procedures, prohibited acts, 118A.345, 118A.510
Local officers and employees, prohibited acts, 281.651
Manufactured home parks, prohibited acts, 118B.210, 118B.260
Medical facilities, discrimination, prohibited acts, duties, regulation, 449.0302, 449.101
Mental illness, persons with, unlawful contact with, penalties, 207.260
Minors, unlawful contact with, penalties, 207.260
Notaries public, authentication of signatures, prohibited acts, penalties, 240.1657, 240.205
Orders for protection
Arrest of alleged violator, 200.591, 200.597
Bail following violation, restrictions, 178.484, 200.591
Central Repository
Criminal justice agencies, monitoring and coordination with, 179A.600
Duty of court to transmit information concerning orders, 200.599
Contents and service of order, 200.591
Court costs and fees, deferral, assessment, 200.592
Defendant or convicted person, issuance of order by court, 200.591
Extended orders, 200.591, 200.594
Justice courts
Interlocutory appeal to district court from issuance of order, 200.591
Jurisdiction to issue orders, 4.370
Juveniles, detention for violations, conditions and limitations on release, 62C.020
Notice to adverse party, 200.591
Penalties for violation of order, 193.166, 200.591
Petition to court for issuance of order, 200.591
Temporary orders, 200.591, 200.594
Transmittal to law enforcement agencies, 200.597
Workplace harassment (See Workplace harassment, orders for protection, this heading)
Payday Lender Best Practices Act, prohibited acts, 604A.576, 604A.586, 604A.595
Peace officers, liability of persons motivated by characteristics of victim who cause peace officers to infringe on victim’s rights, 41.5085
Penalties, 200.571
Restrictions on defendant’s conduct
Record kept by court clerk and copy provided to victim and others, 200.601
Violations, penalty, 200.591
Sealing records of conviction, 179.245
Sexual harassment, rebuttable presumption of nonconsent, 41.138
State officers and employees
Prohibited acts, 281.651
Sex- or gender-based harassment, 284.408-284.4086
Telemarketing, deceptive trade practices, 598.0918
Threats (See THREATS)
Victims or witnesses
Address of witness, prohibition against disclosure, 174.234
Attendant to provide support for witness during testimony, 178.571
Contracts, provisions prohibiting or restricting testimony concerning harassment void and unenforceable under certain conditions, 50.069
Injunction to restrain unlawful act against, 33.015
Receipt of certain information and documents concerning case, 200.601
Reporting crime or commencing prosecution, prevention, 199.305
Restrictions on defendant’s conduct, receipt of copy of record, 200.601
Testimony or production of evidence, prevention, 199.230-199.242
Where offense committed, 200.581
Wildlife hunting or trapping, unlawful acts, 503.010, 503.631, 503.636
Workplace harassment, orders for protection
Acts constituting harassment in workplace, 33.240
Applications for order, filing, contents, 33.250
Child, orders for protection from, 3.2201, 4.370
Contents of order, 33.280
Copy of order to be provided applicant and adverse party, 33.300
Costs and fees, award to prevailing party, 33.270
Effect of order, 33.280
Enforcement irrespective of county of issuance, 33.300
Immunities related to orders, 33.330, 33.340
Interlocutory appeal of extended order, 33.270
Issuance, requirements, 33.270
Justice courts, jurisdiction, 4.370
Justices of the peace, powers, 4.355
Las Vegas Township, local rules, JCRLV 42
Limitations on effect of laws, 33.360
North Las Vegas Township, local rules, JCRNLV 41
Notice of intent to seek order to be given target of harassment, 33.260
Notice of order to law enforcement agency, 33.300
Penalties for violations, 33.350, 193.166
Registration, effect, maintenance of record, 33.310
Remedies, other remedies not precluded, 33.290
Verification of service of notice on adverse party, provision to employer, 33.320
HARMLESS ERROR (See also ERROR AND MISTAKE)
Civil proceedings, 47.040, NRCP 61, JCRCP 61
Criminal proceedings, 178.598
Civil liability, 41.690
Criminal penalties, 193.1675, 193.169, 207.185
Gender identity or expression of victim, certain defenses based on prohibited, 193.225
Murder, aggravating circumstances for first degree murder, 200.033
Prejudice, reporting of crimes related to, 179A.175, 193.360
Prisoners, publications promoting violence prohibited, 209.365
Sexual orientation of victim, certain defenses based on prohibited, 193.225
HAWKS (See also BIRDS)
Falconry and training birds of prey, regulations, 503.583-503.5835
Raptor regulations, 503.582
HAY (For general provisions, see AGRICULTURE)
Commercial feed, exemption from regulation, 587.843
Height of load of baled hay transported on highway, limitation, 484D.605
Infested hay, regulation by State Department of Agriculture, 561.147
Soil amendment, defined as, 588.140
Width of load transported on highway, limitation, 484D.705
Accidents or motor vehicle crashes involving hazardous material
Consultants involved in clean-up, requirements, 459.500
Costs of clean-up and decontamination, 459.530, 459.535
Exemplary or punitive damages, award in civil action, 42.005
Fire Marshal, State, training facilities and programs, 459.512, 459.773, 477.039-477.047
Funding for training and equipment, 459.735
Heating oil and certain other fuels, cleanup of discharges, 445C.150-445C.410
Highly hazardous substances or explosives, investigation, 459.38195
Immunity from liability for planning or responding, 459.790-459.796
Joint and several liability of defendants in action based on spillage, 41.141
Reference guide, development and dissemination, 459.773
Reports required, 459.718
Responsibility for clean-up and decontamination of area affected, 459.748-459.770
Telephone, use of automatic systems to disseminate information, 597.816
Voluntary clean-up program and relief from liability, 459.610-459.658
Asbestos control, 618.750-618.850, 624.220
Atomic testing, license plates supporting preservation of history, 482.37918
Blighted areas, environmental contamination of buildings or property factor in characterization, 279.388
Brownfields
Environmental Covenants Act, Uniform, ch. 445D
Fund for Brownfield Projects, 459.860-459.892
Regional planning, incentives for development of brownfield site, 278.02535, 278.02632
Contingency Account for Hazardous Materials
Creation, 459.735
Sources, 459.735, 459.765, 477.045, 482.379365
Controlled substances, disposal of waste generated by trafficking, payment of costs, 52.395, 453.5532
Coordination of fees, forms and regulations, 459.704
Diisocyanates, use in school or university buildings restricted, penalties, 393.405, 394.187, 396.980
Disposal of hazardous waste
Account for the Management of Hazardous Waste, 459.530-459.537
Acts constituting hazard to human health, prevention, 459.565, 459.570
Applicability of laws, 459.460
Civil actions
Exemplary or punitive damages, award in action for damages or injury, 42.005
Joint and several liability of defendants in action based on disposal, 41.141
Recovery of damages resulting from violations, 459.585
Conservation and Natural Resources, State Department of, powers and duties, 459.470-459.480, 459.505, 459.575
Controlled substances trafficking, waste generated by, 52.395, 453.5532
Disclosure of public or confidential information, 459.555
Disposal areas
Agreements to provide state land for, 459.505, Special & Local Acts Volume
p. 142
Fees for use of state-owned disposal areas, 459.510
Financial responsibility of owner or operator, 459.525
Modification, time for completion, 459.540
Permits
Construction, alteration or operation without permit unlawful, exceptions, 459.515, 459.600
Grant, denial, expiration, renewal or modification, 459.520
Suspension or revocation, 459.520
Violation of term or condition, penalty, 459.600
Radioactive Materials Disposal Fund, Special & Local Acts Volume p. 142
Environmental Commission, State, duties, 444A.020, 459.485-459.500, 459.575
Environmental health specialists, exemption from regulation, 625A.028
Evidence describing measurements of hazardous waste, admissibility, 52.500
False statements or misrepresentations, 459.595
Fees, 459.500, 459.510, 459.512
Fines, 459.500, 459.510, 459.585-459.600
Household hazardous waste, regulations, plans and programs, 444A.020-444A.040
Immunities of real property purchasers and adjacent landowners, 459.930
Inspections, 459.560
Local regulation, 459.480, 459.520
Penalties, 459.500, 459.510, 459.585-459.600
Property purchasers, reports of presence of hazardous substance, 459.930
Records and reports, 459.550-459.560
Regulations, general requirements, 459.490, 459.500
State surcharge, imposition, collection and distribution, 459.0083
Substitution of equivalent standards of protection, 459.545
Tampering with monitoring devices, 459.595
Types of waste subject to regulatory provisions, 459.465
Underground disposal of waste, permits, 445A.625-445A.645
Unlawful acts, 459.515, 459.550, 459.585-459.600
Violations committed intentionally or with criminal negligence, penalty, 459.600
Drones, operation near certain facilities, prohibited acts, penalty, 493.109
Electronic documents, restrictions on effectiveness, 719.250
Emergency Response Commission, duties, 459.715, 459.735-459.744
Eminent domain, transfer of property to other private person or entity to remediate hazardous waste authorized, 37.010
Emissions (See Accidents or motor vehicle crashes involving hazardous material, this heading)
Environmental impairment of real collateral of secured lender
Receiver, appointment, 32.015
Evidence, admissibility of authenticated descriptions of materials, 52.500
Fire protection districts created by election, regulatory powers, 474.160
Firefighting foam containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoralkyl substances, use, prohibitions, 459.670-459.686
Forfeiture of property used in commission of certain crimes, 179.121
Hazardous substances, definition, regulation, 459.429, 459.558-459.565
High-level radioactive waste
Nevada Protection Account, creation, sources and use, 353.2655
State control (See State control of radiation, this heading)
Storage in Nevada prohibited, 459.910
Transport of waste, 459.125
Highly hazardous substances and explosives, regulation
Accidental releases, program to prevent and minimize consequences, 459.3833
Accidents or motor vehicle crashes connected with process, procedures, 459.38195, 459.3864
Account for Precaution Against Chemical Accidents, 459.3824
Annual fee, 459.3824
Applicability of laws and regulations, 459.3813, 459.3814
Certification of information submitted, regulations, 459.3832
Civil penalties, 459.3824, 459.3833, 459.3874
Committees to oversee management of risks, 459.3862-459.3868
Conditional use permits, requirement, issuance, 278.0217, 278.147
Definitions, 459.3802-459.38125
Designation of highly hazardous substances, 459.3816
Explosives and inflammable materials generally, ch. 476
Industrial Relations, Division of, reports, 459.382
Injunctive relief, 459.3833, 459.3872
Inspections to verify compliance, 459.387
Legislative declaration, 459.380
Local governments, authority, 244.2961, 266.310, 269.220
New processes, definition, permit requirements, 459.3809, 459.3829
Occupational safety, 618.383, 618.890-618.900
Orders, issuance by Administrator, 459.387
Public and Behavioral Health, Division of, reports, 459.382
Public records, 459.3822
Regulations of State Environmental Commission (See ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION, STATE)
Trade secrets, protection, 459.3822, 459.3866
Unlawful acts, penalty, 459.3834
Hoax substances, unlawful acts, penalty, 202.4432, 202.449
Household hazardous waste, regulations, plans and programs, 444A.020-444A.040
Infectious waste, model plan for disposal, 444A.030
Injection of fluid through a well
Into waters of State, prohibition, 445A.490, 445A.575
Regulation, 445A.400, 445A.465-445A.515
Laboratories
Presence of hazardous waste in soil or water, detection, 445A.425-445A.428, 459.500, 459.501
Waste, determination of status as hazardous, 459.502
Lethal agents, toxins and delivery systems, prohibited acts, 202.446, 202.448
Liquid waste, model plan for disposal, 444A.030
Mercury emissions from mines, regulations, fees, 445B.305
Mills and by-product materials, regulation
Construction or disposal without license unlawful, 459.370
Exempt facilities, remedial actions, 459.350
Legislative findings, 459.300
Standards of management of by-product material, 459.360
Transfer of title to United States or State of Nevada, 459.340
Uranium operations, fees for regulating, 459.310
Mobile carrying devices, transportation of materials prohibited, 484B.790
Nevada Protection Account, creation, sources and use, 353.2655
Nevada System of Higher Education property
Diisocyanates, use in buildings restricted, penalties, 396.980
Material safety data sheet, maintenance, 396.4365
Nuclear pharmacy
Definitions, 639.0095, 639.0097, 639.0143
Requirements, 639.2321, 639.2322
Nuclear Projects, Agency for, creation and duties, 459.0093-459.0098
Nuclear Projects, Commission on, creation and duties, 459.009-459.0092
Nuisances, abatement, 244.3603, 244.3607, 268.4124, 268.4126
Occupational diseases
Cancer as occupational disease for certain instructors or officers, 617.453
Disability due to radium poisoning, 617.440, 617.450
Pipelines, excavating near, 455.080-455.180
Poisons, schedule, 454.010
Property tax exemption for residential property containing fallout shelter, 361.078
Radar guns, requirements for operation or display, 459.920, 484A.600
Radiation machines, duties of applicants for registration, 459.035
Radiological agents (See also State control of radiation, this heading)
Investigation of exposures, 441A.130, 441A.163-441A.169
Recycling program, development, 459.485
Repository for Information Concerning Hazardous Materials in Nevada
Highway Patrol, duties, 480.360
Rocky Mountain Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact, 459.007, 459.008
Safety plan, inclusion in master plan in certain counties, 278.160
School property
Cleaning products used in public schools, requirements, 386.419, 386.4195
Diisocyanates, use in buildings restricted, penalties, 393.405, 394.187
Material safety data sheet, maintenance, 393.105, 394.185
Self-audits, effect, presumptions, burden of proof, 445C.010-445C.120
Spills (See Accidents or motor vehicle crashes involving hazardous material, this heading)
State control of radiation
Agreements between State and Federal Government, 459.080, 459.090
Definitions, 459.010
Detention of vehicles, 459.250
Disciplinary action, 459.100, 459.105, 459.235
Disposal areas, license for use required, 459.221
Emergency orders and regulations, 459.120
Enforcement of law governing transport and handling, 459.250
Exposure of personnel, reports required, 459.070
Fund for the Care of Sites for the Disposal of Radioactive Waste, 459.0083, 459.231, 459.235
Impoundment of vehicles or materials, 459.250, 459.260
Injunctions, 459.270
Inspections, 459.050, 459.090, 459.201
Ionizing radiation, licensing and registration of sources, 459.201, 459.260
License plates of vehicle, authority to seize, 459.250
Penalties, 459.211, 459.221, 459.280, 459.290
Public and Behavioral Health, Division of designated state radiation control agency, 459.020, 459.030
Records, 459.060
Removal of waste or equipment by employee prohibited, 459.280
Restraining orders, 459.270
Shipments of controlled quantities of materials and waste, development of plan for routing, 459.125
Shipping violations, 459.221
State-owned storage and disposal areas, fees, 459.211
State surcharge, imposition, collection and distribution, 459.0083
Training programs, 459.090
State Fire Marshal
Duties regarding hazardous materials, 477.030
Training facilities and programs, 459.512, 459.773, 477.039-477.047
Storage permit, requirement and fee, 477.045
Storage tanks, regulation
Account for the Management of Storage Tanks, 459.838, 459.840
Civil penalties, 459.856
Disclosure of information, 459.846
Entry and inspection, authority, 459.848
Heating oil and certain other fuels, cleanup of discharges, 445C.150-445C.410
Injunctive relief, 459.850-459.856
Reimbursement for certain expenses and penalty, 459.840
Voluntary clean-up program and relief from liability, 459.610-459.658
Toxic chemicals, submission of information to governmental agencies, 459.900
Transportation of material or waste
Accidents (See Accidents or motor vehicle crashes involving hazardous material, this heading)
Administration of laws, 480.110, 480.360
Commercial driver’s licenses, 483.900
Coordination of fees, forms and regulations, 459.704
Denial, suspension or revocation of registration and permit, 459.7058
Designation of alternate routes, 408.141
Electronic documents, restrictions on effectiveness, 719.250
Fines, imposition and recovery, 459.774
Government vehicles exempt from laws, 459.727
Highway Patrol, duties, 480.360
Impoundment of vehicle transporting materials, 484A.805
Inspection of motor vehicles, 459.712
Local ordinances
Alternate routes for transport, approval of ordinances, 484A.420
Preemption and supersession by state regulation, 459.728
Mobile carrying devices, transportation of materials prohibited, 484B.790
Motor carriers, requirements, 459.7052-459.709, 706.173
Permit requirements, 459.7052
Railroad crossings, duties of drivers, 484B.560
Registration of vehicles, additional requirements, 482.2912
Regulations, 459.485-459.500, 459.712, 459.721, 706.173
Routing shipments of radioactive materials and high-level waste, plans for, 459.125
Seizure of license plates of vehicle transporting materials, 484A.805
Standards for transportation, adoption, 706.173
Uniform applications, 459.703, 459.7054, 459.7056
Unlawful acts, 459.221, 459.590, 459.775, 459.780
Violations, revocation of certificate of title or certificate of registration and license plates, 482.465
Written approval from Department of Motor Vehicles required, 706.437-706.4395
Warehouses, authority to dispose of hazardous goods, 104.7206
Water, discharge of waste or injection of fluid through well into waters of State prohibited, 445A.490, 445A.575
Western Interstate Nuclear Compact, 459.001-459.005
Prohibited acts, penalty, 200.605
HEAD INJURIES (See also TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES)
Charter schools, policies for prevention and treatment, 392.452
Chief Medical Officer, duties, 385.215, 385B.080
Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association, prevention and treatment, regulations, duties, 385.215, 385B.080
School districts, policies for prevention and treatment, 392.452
Superintendent of Public Instruction, prevention and treatment, regulations, duties, 385.215, 385B.080
University schools for profoundly gifted pupils, policies for prevention and treatment, 392.452
Youth sports organizations, policies for prevention and treatment, duties, 455A.200
211 system for nonemergency information and referrals, 232.359
Act or omission to injure or endanger, public nuisance, 202.450-202.480
Child support includes provision of care, 125B.020
Crimes against public health and safety, ch. 202
Dental Health Officer, State, appointment, qualifications and duties, 439.272, 631.275, 631.287
Disaster Relief Account, grants and loans to state and local agencies, 353.2705-353.2771
Diseases (See COMMUNICABLE DISEASES; SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES; specific disease)
Displaced homemakers, educational programs for, 388.635
Employees
Lavatories to be provided by employer, 618.720
Occupational health (See OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH)
Places of employment, inspection, 607.150
Facilities (See COUNTY HOSPITALS; HOSPITALS; MEDICAL FACILITIES AND OTHER RELATED ENTITIES)
Family planning services, grant program, regulation, 442.745
Family resource centers, ch. 430A
Hair texture and protective hair styles, authority of employers to enforce health and safety requirements, 233.207, 281.371, 284.023, 288.077, 610.195, 613.224
Health care records (See MEDICAL RECORDS)
Healthy Nevada, Fund for a, benefits and services for eligible residents, 439.620, 439.630
Infrastructure tax, use of proceeds for facilities relating to health and welfare functions and ongoing expenses, 377B.160
Local boards (See HEALTH, LOCAL BOARDS AND OFFICERS)
Maternal and child health (See HEALTH, MATERNAL AND CHILD)
Medical bills (See MEDICAL BILLS)
Mental health (See MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES)
Mines (See MINES AND MINERALS)
Minority Health and Equity, Office of, 232.467-232.484
Minors, Account for Health Education for, creation and use, 202.24925
Multiple sclerosis (See MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS)
Neurodegenerative diseases, reporting and analyzing information on, 439.5252-439.5284
Nevada Office of Rural Health
Establishment, duties, 396.906
Telecommunications Advisory Council, representation, 408.55028
Occupational diseases (See OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES)
Occupational health (See OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH)
Ovarian and Prostate Cancer Prevention and Awareness Month, designation and proclamation, 236.095
Planning for the provision of health care, ch. 439A, 449.520
Practitioners (See specific practitioners)
Public health emergencies, 439.950-439.983
Quarantine (See QUARANTINE)
Regulations (See HEALTH REGULATIONS)
State Board of Health (See HEALTH, STATE BOARD OF)
State health planning and development, ch. 439A
State Public Health Dental Hygienist, appointment and duties, 439.279
Tobacco manufacturers, administration of certain proceeds from, 439.600-439.630
Urban renewal (See COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT)
Wellness programs, sponsorship by major hospitals, 439B.280
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF (See also STATE AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS)
211 system, establishment, duties, 232.359
Administrative Procedure Act, ch. 233B
Aging and Disability Services Division
ABLE Savings Program, Nevada, duties transferred, 427A.896
Abuse, neglect, exploitation, isolation or abandonment of older persons or vulnerable persons
Demographic information on alleged victims and offenders, duty to identify and record, 200.5098
Investigations, access to certain records and information, 200.50982, 200.50984
Multidisciplinary teams to review allegations, membership, 228.270
Programs for preventing abuse, duties, 200.5098
Publication of laws, duties, 200.5098
Reports, receipt, duties, 200.5093
Sheriffs, designation of employee as point of contact for Division, duties of employee, 200.50981
Teams for provision of assistance, organization and operation, 200.5098
Administrator
Appointment, qualifications, 232.320, 427A.060
Classification, other employment prohibited, 232.340
Community Advocate, appointment, duties, 427A.300, 427A.310
Deputy and Chief Assistant, appointment, 232.340
Food Security, Council on, representation, 232.4966
Nevada Commission on Aging, member, 427A.032
Political activities, 427A.120
Powers and duties generally, 232.340, 427A.070
State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, appointment, 427A.125
Aging, Nevada Commission on, 427A.032-427A.038
Assault or battery of employee making home visit, penalty, 200.471, 200.481
Assistive technology for persons with disabilities, 427A.040, 427A.7951-427A.7957, 427A.797
Attorney for the Rights of Older Persons and Persons with a Physical Disability, an Intellectual Disability or a Related Condition, 427A.1219-427A.1236
Autism spectrum disorders
Autism Treatment Assistance Program, 427A.871-427A.880
Reports to Nevada Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorders, 427A.8803
School pupils, receipt of reports, 388.451
Statewide standards for measuring outcomes and assessing and evaluating certain young persons with ASD, 427A.872
Summary of reports, duties, 427A.872
Vocational rehabilitation, persons receiving, reports, 615.205
Behavior analysis, applied (See BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS AND TECHNICIANS)
Coercion respecting membership in organization for the aged prohibited, 281.400
Community Advocate, Office of, 427A.300, 427A.310
Complaint for damage to property of older patient, investigation, settlement, 427A.175
Confidential information, authority to share, 232.357
Contracts for cooperation with governmental entities and others, 427A.085
Criminal history records, receipt upon request, 179A.100
Custody, disbursement of money, 427A.100
Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Nevada Commission for Persons Who Are, duties, 427A.752
Dementia, training for certain caregivers, 422.3965
Developmentally delayed children, financial assistance to certain caregivers, 435.365
Disabilities, Nevada Commission on Services for Persons With, 427A.121-427A.1217
Early Childhood Advisory Council, Nevada, representation, 432A.076
Essential personal care, services for, 427A.791-427A.795
Federal aid, duties, 427A.050, 427A.080-427A.100
Federal Government, agreements and cooperation with, 427A.080, 427A.085
Frail elderly persons, duties regarding certain programs, 427A.250-427A.280
Gifts and grants, deposit and use
Aging and Disability Services Division’s gift account, 427A.110
Community-based services to frail elderly persons, program to provide, 435.270
Housing Crisis Response System, Nevada, 422A.690
Intellectual and Developmental Disability Gift Account, 435.380
Programs that provide services to persons with intellectual disabilities or developmental disabilities, 435.490
Healthy Nevada, Fund for a, allocations, expenditures, 439.630
Hearing aids, program to provide to children who are hard of hearing, duties, funding, 427A.040, 427A.610, 427A.797
Home care employment standards board, duties, 608.630
Hospital to place of residence, program to facilitate transition, 427A.290
Impaired speech or hearing, program to provide telecommunication devices and other assistive technology to persons with, 427A.040, 427A.7955, 427A.797
Independent living needs of senior citizens, considerations, 439.630
Independent living services for persons with disabilities, 427A.7951-427A.7957
Intellectual and developmental disability centers, approval of form for admission, 435.121
Intellectual disabilities or developmental disabilities, persons with
Administration of laws, 427A.040
Assistance to certain caregivers, 435.365
Disposition of money collected, 435.120
Fee schedule for services, 435.115
Gifts and grants, authority to accept, disbursements, 435.490
Jobs and day training services
Certification and regulation, 435.130-435.310, 435.3395, 435.375
Sunset Subcommittee, review of restrictions on criminal history of applicants for certification, recommendations, 232B.237, 232B.250
Reciprocal agreements for return of consumer to or from state of legal residence, compliance, 435.525
Residential facilities for groups, operation, 435.060-435.120
Residential placement-foster family care programs, regulation, 435.370
Sexual abuse, training and education concerning, duties, 435.442
Support of persons in facilities, authority regarding contributions, 435.100, 435.110
Supported living arrangement services
Certification and regulation, 435.3305-435.339, 435.3395, 435.375
Sunset Subcommittee, review of restrictions on criminal history of applicants for certification, recommendations, 232B.237, 232B.250
Interpreters and realtime captioning providers (See SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS AND REALTIME CAPTIONING PROVIDERS)
Language Development for Children Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind or Visually Impaired, receipt of recommendations, 388.518
Long-Term Care Ombudsman, State, 427A.125-427A.165
Lunch programs for elderly persons, duties, 427A.086, 427A.087
Medical facilities and other related entities, inspection, 449.132
Mental illness or emotional disturbance, children with, program to prevent custody relinquishment or voluntary placement, representation on task force, 433B.3393
Nursing Assistants and Medication Aides, Advisory Committee on, representation, 632.072
Occupational, vocational and technical training, provision for equivalent credit towards requirements for professional and occupational designations, regulations, 622.087
Personnel, appointment, 427A.070
Political activities of officers and employees, 427A.120
Powers and duties, generally, 427A.040
Public guardians, referrals for investigation sent to, 253.220
Regulations, 427A.070, 427A.165, 427A.255, 427A.793, 427A.860
Reports, duties, 427A.040, 427A.070
School pupils with disabilities
Language and literacy skills of certain children who are less than 6 years of age, evaluation of development, receipt of written resource and summary of information, duties, 388.5185-388.5195
Services provided by Division to children with disabilities, provision of information to parents or guardians, 388.422
Signature stamps, development of standards regarding, 427A.755
Skilled nursing, facilities for, authority regarding electronic communication devices installed in living quarters of patients, 449A.186
Sponsoring organizations and local governments, aid in receiving federal grants, 427A.090
Taxicab transportation program for aged persons or persons with disabilities, 427A.070, 706.8825
Temporary advance from State General Fund, request, 353.351
Transition Services, Interagency Advisory Board on
Audits by Legislative Auditor, 232B.235
Sunset Subcommittee, review of Board, 232B.220-232B.250
Traumatic brain injuries, duties, 427A.040, 427A.800, 427A.850, 427A.860
Veterans, collection of data, reports, 417.0194, 622.120
Voter registration agency, designation, duties, prohibited acts, 293.504-293.505
Vulnerable Adult Fatality Review Committee, access to records, duties, 427A.925, 427A.930, 427A.940
Alcohol and drug use disorder programs, receipt of reports, 458.131
Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors, Board of Examiners for, agreements with, 641C.240
Analytics, Office of, consultations regarding behavioral health field response grant program, 289.675
Appeals of decisions, hearings, 422A.275-422A.300
Automatic voter registration agency, designation, duties, 293.5768
Autonomous vehicle network companies, contracts with, 706B.210
Behavioral Health Commission (See also BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, COMMISSION ON)
Coordination with Department, 433.314
Behavioral health field response grant program, consultations, 289.675
Behavioral health needs during emergency or disaster, development of plan to address, annual review, 232.3532
Behavioral health policy boards, regional, 433.429, 433.4295
Behavioral Health Workforce Development Center of Nevada, coordination, 396.7936
Board of Regents, compilation of reports on power-based violence, receipt, 396.159
Budget
Base budgets, fundamental review, 218E.435-218E.450
State Budget Act, 353.150-353.246
Building regulations, duties, 449.345
Cannabis products, sale, duties, 439.532
Chief assistants, appointment, 232.350
Chief Medical Officer
Agriculture, State Department of, consultations, 584.073
Appointment, 439.085
Barbers’ Health and Sanitation Board, State, member, 643.020
Birth defects and adverse birth outcomes, duties, 442.325
Cancer and other neoplasms, duties, 457.230, 457.265
Child care facilities, inspection, 432A.184
Citations, authority to issue, 171.17751
Classification, 439.085
Clinical practice, authority to maintain, 439.110
Communicable diseases, duties, receipt of reports, 441A.120
Community-based living arrangement services, duties, 449.131
Controlled substances computerized tracking program, requirements, 453.162
Counties, reimbursements for certain services, exemptions, 439.4905
County health officers, appointment, 439.310
Disaster Identification Coordination Committee, State, membership, 414.270
District boards of health, appointment of members, 439.390
Driver’s licenses, appointment of medical boards to determine person’s physical or mental ability, 483.205
Drug overdoses, receipt of reports, duties, 441A.150
Duties generally, 439.130
Emergency response employees
Infectious disease, exposure to, duties, 450B.375
Public and Behavioral Health, Division of, receipt of report, 450B.855
Environmental Health Specialists, Board of, member, 625A.030
Execution of death penalty, consultations, 176.355
Exposure to biological, chemical or radiological agents, duties, reports, 441A.130, 441A.163
Facilities of Division, medical director responsible to, 433.262
Health, State Board of, supervisory powers, 439.150
Heart disease, newborns with critical congenital heart disease, receipt of reports, 442.680
Infants with preventable or inheritable disorders, duties, receipt of reports, 442.008
Infectious diseases, duties, reports, 441A.130, 441A.163, 441A.170
Lupus and variants, system for reporting information, duties, 439.4976, 439.498, 439.4984
Maternal and child health services, duties, 442.005, 442.160, 442.767
Mausoleums, vaults and crypts, duties, 452.230
Medical Care Advisory Committee, member, 422.153
Medical helicopters, approval of operation, 439A.104
Medical Laboratory Advisory Committee, member, 652.170
Neurodegenerative diseases, access to data and reports, duties, 439.5268, 439.5272, 439.5276
Nevada System of Higher Education, cooperation, 439.110
Outside employment prohibited, 439.110
Practice of medicine, restrictions, 439.130
Prison facilities, examinations and reports, 209.382
Public health emergencies, duties, 439.130, 439.970, 439.980
Qualifications, 439.095
Sanitation inspections of state and local facilities, duties, 444.330, 444.335
School pupils
Head injuries, prevention and treatment, regulations, 385.215, 385B.080
Physical examinations of, receipt of reports, duties, 392.420
Sickle cell disease and variants, system for reporting information, duties, 439.4929, 439.4937
Smoking restrictions, enforcement, 202.249, 202.2492, 202.24925
Suicide or attempted suicide, receipt of reports, 441A.120, 441A.150
Wellness and the Prevention of Chronic Disease, Advisory Council on the State Program for, member, 439.518
Child and Family Services, Division of
Administrative expenses, 432.080
Administrator
Child abuse or neglect, powers and duties, 432.0125
Classification, other employment prohibited, 232.340
Human trafficking, powers and duties, 217.098
Juvenile Justice Oversight Commission, member, 62B.600
Mental health consortia, duties, 433B.339
Powers and duties generally, 232.340, 432.0125, 433B.130
Qualifications, 432.012
Training of employees, duties, 433B.175
Victim Support Gift Account, duties, 217.096
Adoption of adults
Consent by Division unnecessary, 127.200
Investigation and report may be ordered by court, 127.210
Adoption of children (See also ADOPTION OF CHILDREN—Agencies which provide child welfare services)
Administrator, powers and duties, 432.014
Appropriation for adoption assistance, nonreversion of money, 432B.185
Booklet on adoption, preparation and distribution, 127.009
Child-placing agencies, license and regulation, 127.230-127.270
Fees for services provided, 127.275, 432.014
Fetal alcohol syndrome, request for and use of information from parent, 442.400
Financial assistance to certain adoptive parents, duties, 127.186
Indian children, regulations, 127.052, 127.1867, 432B.190
Placement of children, duties, fees, 127.275-127.310
Report to be provided to adopting parents, contents, regulation, 127.152
Special needs, children with, duties, 127.008, 127.186
State Register for Adoptions, establishment, 127.007
Substance use disorder, request for and use of information from parent, 442.400
Assault or battery of employee making home visit, penalty, 200.471, 200.481
Audit of governmental facilities having physical custody of children, receipt of reports, 218G.590
Audits by Legislative Auditor, 218G.500-218G.555
Behavioral Health, Commission on, right of employees to submit information to or appear before, 433.327
Caliente Youth Center Bureau, Chief
Appointment, 432.0125
Classification, 432.013
Designation, 432.0125
Duties, outside employment restricted, 432.0135
Child abuse or neglect (See also CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT)
Assessment of child protective services in smaller counties, 432B.326, 432B.327
Central Registry, duties, 432.097-432.130
Civil penalties, recovery, 432B.4095
Death of Children, Executive Committee to Review, establishment, 432B.409
Duties, generally, 432B.180
Evaluation of child welfare system, membership of interagency committee, 432B.178
Extended Young Adult Support Services Program, duties, 432B.5919
Federal money, establishment and enforcement of standards for receipt, 432.0155
Fees for services, establishment and imposition, 432.014
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, duties, 432B.170, 432B.220-432B.322
Gender identity or expression of child, protocols regarding placement, 432B.172
Guardian of child, appointment as, 432B.500, 432B.505
Informational posters, design and distribution to schools, 432B.200
Local advisory boards to expedite proceedings for placement of children, 432B.604, 432B.606
Parolees and probationers, acquisition and use of information relating to, 432B.215
Prenatal substance use disorder, duties, 432B.170, 432B.220-432B.322
Regulations, 432B.190
Statewide Central Registry for the collection of information, 432.097-432.130
Toll-free telephone number to receive reports, duties, 432B.200
Training of personnel, 432B.397
Child care facilities, duties, 432A.1759, 432B.190
Child Welfare Services Account, duties, 432.070
Child welfare services, agencies which provide (See CHILD WELFARE SERVICES, AGENCIES WHICH PROVIDE)
Child Welfare, Trust Fund for, duties, 432.037
Children’s Advocacy Centers, Account to Support, duties, 432B.4019
Commercially sexually exploited children, powers and duties, 424.273, 424.277
Composition, 432.0115
Confidential information, 232.357, 432.035, 449.245
County youth services commissions, duties, 62B.040
Criminal history records, receipt upon request, 179A.100, 432B.391
Criminal investigators, peace officer powers, 289.470
Deputies, appointment, 232.350
Deputy Administrator of Juvenile Services, member of Juvenile Justice Oversight Commission, 62B.600
Disasters, plans for care of children in custody of agency during, 432.0305, 432.400-432.420
Domestic violence
Aid to victims, duties, 217.400-217.460
Battery, provision of services to minor affected by, 200.485, 432B.640
Fictitious address program for victims, 217.462-217.471
Emancipation of minor, court may request recommendation from agency, 129.120
Emotional disturbance, children with, duties, 432.0125, 432B.607-432B.6085, ch. 433B
Employees providing child welfare services or child protective services
City or county clerk’s records, requests for confidentiality of personal information, 293.906, 293.908
County assessor’s records, requests for confidentiality of personal information, 250.140
County recorder’s records, requests for confidentiality of personal information, 247.540
Driver’s licenses or identification cards, requests for alternative address, 481.091
Secretary of State’s records, requests for confidentiality of personal information, 293.906, 293.908
Federal money, establishment and enforcement of standards for receipt, 432.0155
Fees for services, establishment and imposition, 432.014
Fetal alcohol syndrome, acquisition and use of information from natural parent, 442.400-442.410
Fictitious address issued to certain victims
Confidentiality of personal information, 217.464
Duties, 217.462-217.471, 247.530, 250.130
Forms for reports and records, duties, 432.033
Foster care (See also FOSTER CARE)
Academic plans for pupils enrolled in elementary school, duties, 424.019
Account for Foster Youth Normalcy, 432B.174
Assist Persons Formerly in Foster Care, Account to, duties, 432.017
Disabilities, persons with, monitoring of well-being, 388.5241
Federal money, establishment and enforcement of standards for receipt, 432.0155
Fees for services, establishment and imposition, 432.014
Foster care agencies, duties, 432B.180
Foster homes, administration of laws, 432.0125
Grievance procedures, duties, 432.548
Licensing and regulation of homes, ch. 424
Missing children, regulations, 432B.190
Nevada Children’s Gift Revolving Account, 432.0165
Recruitment, licensing and training, assistance with, 432B.180
Specialized foster care, children placed in, receipt of information, duties, 424.041, 424.042
State Fire Marshall, cooperation, 424.020, 477.030
Gender identity or expression of child, duties, 62B.212, 63.425, 424.276, 432A.1759, 432B.172, 433B.325
Gift and Cooperative Account, deposits, expenditures, 432.0145
Grievances by child or parent or guardian, procedures, 432.548
Indian children
Custody proceedings, duties, ch. 125E, 432B.190
Training of personnel, 432B.397
Infants released from hospital, receipt of authorizations, 449.245
Inspection of facilities, 433.325
Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, supplementary agreements, 127.350
Juvenile justice (See also Youth Parole Bureau, this subhead)
Alcohol or other substance use disorder, screening methods used by detention or treatment and rehabilitation facilities, 62E.516
Annual reports, 62B.640, 62H.225
Authority to place child, restrictions, 63.440
Care and custody of child pending further order of court, 62C.300
Commitment of child to custody of Division, conditions and limitations, 62E.020, 62E.110, 62E.520-62E.530
Competency of children, data and information, receipt, 62H.400
Corrective room restrictions used by certain faculties, receipt of reports, 62B.215, 63.505
County youth services commissions, duties, 62B.040
Disparate treatment of minority or indigent children, compilation and publication of reports, 62H.225
Employees of institutions and agencies to which children committed, regulations, 62B.250
Evidence-based program resource center, establishment, 62B.635
Evidence-based standards and practices, requirements, 62B.615, 62B.630, 62B.640, 62H.200
Family engagement plan, development and implementation, 62B.645
Federal money, establishment and enforcement of standards for receipt, 432.0155
Fees for services, establishment and imposition, 432.014
Implicit bias and cultural competency, training of certain officers and employees, regulation, 62B.607
Information regarding juvenile justice, confidentiality, release in certain circumstances, penalty for unlawful use, 62H.025
Juvenile courts
Records, access to and use by courts, 62D.420
Services and facilities, use by courts, 62A.380, 432.085
Withholding of money for noncompliance with reporting requirements, 62H.200
Maintenance and special services provided to child, liability for costs, 432.085
Mental health screening of children in detention or treatment and rehabilitation facilities, duties, 62E.516
Mental health screening tool for children in need of supervision, selection and implementation, 62B.610, 62B.625
Mentoring, Nevada Commission on, representation, 385.760
Performance measures, establishment of uniform procedure for development of, 62B.610, 62H.200
Programs to prevent, combat and control delinquency, establishment and enforcement of standards, development of state plans, 432.0155
Regional treatment and rehabilitation facilities partially supported by State of Nevada, county assessments, 62B.150
Risk assessment tool to assist in determining appropriate actions to take for children, selection and implementation, 62B.610, 62B.625
Standardized system for reporting information, 62H.200-62H.225
State detention facilities, 62B.620, ch. 63
State money, duties regarding use, 62B.630, 62H.200
Transfer of child to out-of-state facility, 432.0177
Mental health consortia, representation, 433B.333
Mental health services (See MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN)
Mental illness or emotional disturbance, children with, program to prevent custody relinquishment or voluntary placement, representation on task force, 433B.3393
Nevada Children’s Gift Account, 432.016
Nevada Children’s Gift Revolving Account, 432.0165
Nevada Youth Training Center Bureau, Chief
Appointment, 432.0125
Classification, 432.013
Designation, 432.0125
Duties, outside employment restricted, 432.0135
Placement Prevention Revolving Account, creation, use, 432.095
Public services for children, duties, regulations, 432.011, 432.032
Receiving centers, regulations, 424.274, 424.276
Records, files and communications filed with Division, duties, 432.035
School employees or volunteers, illegal activity committed against a child, duties, 392.365
Sexual violence, aid to victims, 217.400-217.460
Substance use disorder, acquisition and use of information from natural parent, 442.400-442.410
Termination of parental rights, ch. 128
Trust Fund for Child Welfare, creation, duties, 432.037
Unmarried mothers, provision of maintenance and special services, 432.010-432.091
Victims of crime, statewide center to provide assistance, 217.096
Vital statistics, purchase of records to perform work, 432.038
Youth Parole Bureau (See also Juvenile justice, this subhead)
Chief
Appointment, 432.0125
Classification, 432.013
Counties, appointment and duties of person acting in place of Chief, 63.715
Duties, generally, 63.700-63.780, 432.0135
Murder, first degree, 200.033
Outside employment prohibited, 432.0135
Child welfare services, agencies which provide, receipt and dissemination of information, 392.335, 432B.290
Commercially sexually exploited children, reports, duties, 424.273
Competency of children, data and information, duties, 62H.400
Counties, reimbursements for services, assumption of duties, 62B.165, 63.715
Juvenile justice information, confidentiality, release in certain circumstances, penalty for unlawful use, 62H.025
Juvenile sex offenders, registration, duties, 62F.300
Motor vehicles
Purchase, use and identification, 334.010
Special license plates, 482.368, 482.369
Parole of children (See JUVENILE DELINQUENTS)
Parole officers
Appointment, 63.700
Assault or battery committed upon, 200.471, 200.481
Behavioral health issues, interactions with persons suffering from, 289.680
Certification and training, 289.450-289.605
Murder of officer, first degree, 200.033
Peace officer powers, 289.180
Rights of peace officers, 289.010-289.120
Performance measures, establishment of uniform procedure for development of, 62B.610
Sealing of juvenile records, notice of petitions, duties, 62E.275, 62H.130, 62H.150
Sexual conduct between employee or volunteer of Bureau and child in care or custody, penalty, 201.555
Temporary furlough of child from state facility, duties, 63.470
Victims of trafficking or involuntary servitude, vacating and sealing records of adjudication of delinquency, receipt of notice, 62E.275
Children
Assistance to relatives obtaining legal guardianship of certain children, 422A.650
Audit of governmental facilities having physical custody of children, receipt of reports, 218G.590
Blood tests of lead levels, duties, 442.700
Child Care and Development, Program for, duties, reports, 422A.630
Child care programs
Department named agency for federal cooperation, 432A.050
Establishment, authority to accept gifts and grants, 432A.055
Child welfare system, interagency committee to evaluate, duties, 432B.178
Childhood cancer, license plates to increase awareness, receipt and use of certain fees, 482.37906
Children’s Health Insurance Program (See also CHILDREN’S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM)
Administration, 422.270, 422A.338
Children’s Trust Account, administration, 432.133
Diapers and diapering services, availability to low-income families, duties, receipt of reports, 422A.660, 422A.670
Duties of Department generally, 432.0305
Early Childhood Advisory Council, Nevada, representation, 432A.076
Federal money for child welfare, designated agency for administration, 432.031
Health care programs, duties, 422.385, 439B.350-439B.370
Hearing devices
Discounts and rebates, program to provide, 427A.605
Uninsured and indigent children, development of program to provide hearing aids, 427A.040, 427A.610
Interagency committee to evaluate child welfare system, creation, report, 432B.178
Juvenile detention facilities, alcohol and substance use education programs, 63.240
Juvenile sex offenders, receipt of data concerning, duties, 62H.220, 62H.300-62H.320
Kinship Guardianship Assistance Program, 432B.6201-432B.626
Protective custody of certain children, receipt of notification, 432B.3905
Shelter and care of certain children, contracts for provision of, 432.0175
Special health care needs, programs for children with, 442.120, 442.180-442.230
Subpoenas, issuance and enforcement for certain hearings, 432.015
Community services block grants, powers and duties, 428.355-428.375
Composition, 232.300
Computers, establishment of written policy on appropriate use, 242.300
Consumer Health Assistance, Office for (See also CONSUMER HEALTH ASSISTANCE, OFFICE FOR)
Creation, 232.300
Criminal actions in which position of State vexatious, frivolous or in bad faith, award of attorney’s fees and litigation expenses to prevailing party, 41.0393
Crisis stabilization services provided at hospitals, duties, 422.27238
Cultural competency training of agents or employees of medical facilities and related entities, duties, reports, 449.103
Deaths affecting title to or interest in property, receipt of information, 40.525, 111.365
Deferred deposit loan service operators, distribution of information regarding public assistance, consultation, 604A.5016
Delinquent fees or penalties, procedure for collection, ch. 353C
Dental and oral health, solicitation and acceptance of gifts, 439.279
Dental Health Officer, State, appointment, 439.272
Dental Hygienist, State Public Health, appointment, 439.279
Deputies, appointment, 232.350
Diapers and diapering services, availability to low-income families, duties, receipt of reports, 422A.660, 422A.670
Director
Aging, Nevada Commission on, Chair, 427A.032
Appointment, classification, 232.310
Financial Independence, Nevada Statewide Council on, membership, 422A.478
Governor’s Consumer Health Advocate, appointment, 232.458
Health information technology, state authority for, 439.587
Home care employment standards board, duties, receipt of reports, 608.610-608.670
Homelessness to Housing, Nevada Interagency Advisory Council on, representation, 232.4981
Libraries and Literacy, State Council on, member, 380A.041
Long-Term Care Administrators, Board of Examiners for, member, 654.050
Oral health advisory committee, duties, reports, 439.2792, 439.2794
Other employment prohibited, 232.310
Palliative Care and Quality of Life, State of Nevada Advisory Council on, appointments, 232.4855
Patient Protection Commission, ex officio member reports, 439.908, 439.918
Powers and duties, generally, 232.320
Public Option health benefit plan, administration and operation, 695K.200-695K.240
Qualifications, 232.310
Recovery of benefits paid, duties, 422.29301, 422.29304
Silver State Health Insurance Exchange, duties, 695I.505
Silver State Scripts Board, appointments, duties, 422.4035, 422.404
Statewide Substance Use Response Working Group, membership, 458.460
Traffic Safety, Advisory Committee on, membership, 408.581
Veterans Affairs, Interagency Council on, member, 417.0191
Vulnerable Adult Fatality Review Committee, appointments, duties, 427A.920
Disabilities, Nevada Commission on Services for Persons With, duties, consultation with, 426.729
Disaster Identification Coordination Committee, State, representation, 414.270
Drug overdoses, powers and duties, 453C.130, 453C.140
Early Childhood Advisory Council, Nevada, representation, 432A.076
Early Childhood Family Engagement Pilot Program, Virtual, Special & Local Acts Volume pp. 77-79
Emergency medical services, payments to out-of-network providers, duties, receipt of reports, 439B.757, 439B.760
Estates of decedents
Claims against, 143.035, 145.060, 147.070
Failure to close estate, receipt of notice, 143.035
Lien on real property, actions to impose, 111.689
Petitions for letters, receipt of notice, 139.100, 155.020
Probate of wills, receipt of notices, 136.100, 155.020
Setting aside estate without administration, receipt of notice of hearing, 146.070
Transfer of real property, receipt of notice, 111.689
Family resource centers, powers and duties, ch. 430A
Federal cooperation, agency for
Child care programs, 432A.050
Older Americans Act, 427A.050
Physician Visa Waiver Program, 439A.170
Social Security Act, 439.150, 442.120
Federal Government
Contracts or agreements with, 422.267, 422A.250
Social Security Act and federal aid, acceptance, 422.265, 422A.245
State plans required by, adoption, 232.353, 422.063, 422.064, 422A.260
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, duties, 422.2719
Financial institutions to disclose information concerning accounts, 239A.070, 239A.075
Food for People, Not Landfills Program, 232.4969
Food Security, Council on, 232.496-232.4969
Gifts, acceptance, deposit and use
Acceptance of gifts, procedure, 353.335
Aging and Disability Services Division, 427A.110, 427A.290, 427A.610, 435.270, 435.380, 435.490
All-payer claims database, funding, 439B.875
Child and Family Services, Division of, 127.009, 432.0145, 432.016
Children, programs for, 422A.625, 432A.055
Domestic violence, educational program, 232.358
Gift Fund, creation, accounts, deposits, 232.355, 432A.110
Health Care Financing and Policy, Division of, 422.242
Health care providers, collection of information, funding of program, 439A.122
Health information technology, 439.587
Housing Crisis Response System, Nevada, 422A.690
Internet websites for information regarding certain programs, 439A.280, 439B.690
Maternal Mortality Review Committee, 442.764
Minority Health and Equity, Office of, 232.476
Public and Behavioral Health, Division of (See GIFTS)
Success Contract Account, 232.3603
Suicide Prevention, Suicide Program for, 439.512
Welfare and Supportive Services, Division of, 422A.232
Grants Management Advisory Committee
Children’s Trust Account, money from, 432.131, 432.133
Creation, composition, 232.383
Duties, generally, 232.385
Family resource centers, duties regarding grants to, 430A.100
Grief Support Trust Account, duties, 232.385, 439.5134
Healthy Nevada, Fund for a, powers and duties, 439.630
Human Trafficking, Account for Victims of, allocations, duties, 217.540
Tobacco settlement proceeds, duties, reports, 439.630
Travel expenses, payment from Children’s Trust Account, 432.131
Working groups, appointment, 232.387
Grief Support Trust Account, administration, 439.5134
Guardianship proceedings, receipt of notices and citations, 159.034, 159.047, 159A.034, 159A.047
Health and health needs of State, determinations, reports, 439.630
Health benefits provided by large employers, reports, duties, 422.27482
Health Care Financing and Policy, Division of
340B Program, duties, 687B.805
Administrative duties, 422.2357
Administrative Procedure Act, applicability, 233B.039
Administrator
Appointment, 232.320
Classification, other employment prohibited, 232.340
Deputies, appointment, 232.350
Fiscal responsibilities, 422.2362
Medical Care Advisory Committee, Secretary, 422.155
Oaths, authority to administer, 422.2366
Powers and duties, 422.2356-422.2374
Powers and duties generally, 232.340
Qualifications, 422.2354
Subpoenas, authority to issue, 422.2366
Assessments
Medical facilities, 422.3791-422.3795
Nursing facilities, 422.3755-422.379
Personal care services in the home, 422.3791-422.3795
Attorney General, legal adviser, 422.275
Autism Spectrum Disorders, Nevada Commission on, reports to Commission, 422.075
Budget, 422.2362
Confidentiality of records, files and communications, 232.357, 422.2749
Contested cases, 422.276-422.279
Delegation of duties to Division, authority, 439B.460
Disability, person with, as party or witness, services of interpreter, 422.278
Duties generally, 422.061
Family planning services and referrals for birth control, 422.308
Federal Government
Adoption of state plans required as condition of receipt of federal money, duties, 232.353, 422.063
Contracts or agreements with, 422.267
Cooperation with, 422.2372
Reports in compliance with federal legislation, 422.2358
Social Security Act and related federal aid, acceptance, 422.260, 422.265
Forms of reports and records, prescribing, 422.280
Gift and Cooperative Account, creation, deposits, 422.242
Health Care Quality and Access, Account to Improve, 422.37945
Home care employment standards board, duties, 608.630
Indigent patients
Hospital Care to Indigent Persons, Fund for, agreements for transfer of money, use of money transferred, 428.206
Intergovernmental transfers from counties to Division, 428.295
Legislative appropriations, receipt and disbursement, 422.240
Medicaid (See also MEDICAID)
Advisory Committee on Medicaid Innovation, 422.162, 422.165
Assessment of fees to increase compensation to providers, 422.3791-422.3795
Diabetes, dental care for certain persons, duties, reports, 422.27247
Employed persons with disabilities, program to provide medical assistance, 422.27243
Enforcement of Plan and regulations, 228.410
Fraud Control Unit, assistance, 422.2374
Intergovernmental transfers from counties to Division, 422.382, 422.390, 428.295
Investigation of providers of goods or services, 422.305, 422.306
Payments to certain hospitals for treatment, 422.380-422.390
Reimbursement rates, review and recommendations, 422.2704
Reinvestment advisory committee, 422.175-422.205
Suspension or exclusion of provider, authority, 422.2374
Medical Care Advisory Committee, 422.151-422.155
Medical facilities, assessment of fees to increase compensation under Medicaid, 422.3791-422.3795
Mental health consortia, representation, 433B.333
Mental illness or emotional disturbance, children with, program to prevent custody relinquishment or voluntary placement, representation on task force, 433B.3393
Nursing Assistants and Medication Aides, Advisory Committee on, duties, 632.072
Nursing Care, Account to Increase the Quality of, administration, 422.3785
Nursing facilities, assessment of fees to increase quality of nursing care, 422.3755-422.379
Organization, 422.2364
Personal care services in the home, assessment of fees to increase compensation under Medicaid, 422.3791-422.3795
Prenatal care programs, establishment, 422.309
Regulations
Authority to adopt, generally, 422.2368, 422.23685
Compensation to certain hospitals, 422.390
Federal aid, acceptance, 422.265
Hearing to review action taken against health care provider, procedures, 422.306
Prenatal care programs, 422.309
Procedure for adoption, amendment or repeal, 422.2369
Recovery of benefits paid for Medicaid, 422.29302
Reports, 422.2358
Standards of service, 422.2364
State plans for certain programs, compliance required, 422.063
Health care providers, collection of information
Administrative penalties, use of proceeds, 439A.126
Confidentiality of information, 439A.116, 450B.805
Contracts, 439A.122
Database, establishment, reports, 439A.116
Emergency medical services, renewal of license or certificate, 450B.805
Health Care Workforce Working Group, 439A.118
Medical Examiners, State Board of, electronic data request, 439A.124
Physician group practices, notification to Department of certain transactions, duties, 439A.126, 630.30695, 633.5285
Physicians, data requests for renewal of license or registration, reports, 439A.124
Regulations, 439A.122
Health care, restraining costs of, ch. 439B
Health Care Workforce Working Group, receipt of recommendations, 439A.121
Health Division (See Public and Behavioral Health, Division of, this heading)
Health facilities, review of laws and regulations governing approval, licensing or certification, 439A.083
Health information technology, 439.581-439.597
Health insurance, program to provide for certain children, 422A.620, 422A.625
Health planning and development, designation as state agency for, duties, fees, 439A.081-439A.104
Healthy Nevada, Fund for a, use, duties, 439.620, 439.630
Hearing devices for children, program to negotiate discounts and rebates, 427A.605
High-interest loan service operators, distribution of information regarding public assistance, consultation, 604A.5042
HIV therapeutic program, administration, prohibitions and requirements relating to federal drug pricing program, 439.529, 439.52905
Homelessness to Housing, Nevada Interagency Advisory Council on, administrative support, 232.4982
Hospitals (See also Public and Behavioral Health, Division of, this heading)
Assessments for failure to provide care to indigents, determination, 439B.340
Closure or conversion in larger counties, approval, regulation, 439A.102
Consumer information program, establishment and maintenance, 439A.200-439A.290
Contracts, notification to Department, 439A.126, 439B.420, 449.510
Examinations and audits, 439B.420-439B.440
Foundation for hospital nursing practice, duties, 439B.270
Indigent patients, verification of amount of treatment provided, 439B.340
Housing Crisis Response System, Nevada, creation, duties, reports, 422A.680, 422A.695
Human Trafficking, Account for Victims of, administration, 217.530-217.545
Immunization Information System, establishment, duties, 439.265
Independent Development Account Program, authorized activities, 422A.492
Internet publications (See generally INTERNET)
Jury selection, submission of list of persons receiving public assistance, reimbursement for cost, 422A.343
Lease of state land to charitable or educational entity, approval, 322.065
Legislative review of public agencies, ch. 232B
Long-Term Care Administrators, Board of Examiners for, part of Department, 654.050
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance, administration of program, 422A.338
Marriage and Family Therapists and Clinical Professional Counselors, Board of Examiners for, agreements with, 641A.207
Master plan for provision of human services, adoption, 232.320
Maternal and child health services
Program, administration, 442.130-442.170
Social Security Act, designation as cooperative agency under, 442.120
Maternal Mortality Review Committee (See MATERNAL MORTALITY REVIEW COMMITTEE)
Maternal Mortality Review Committee, creation, duties, 442.764-442.774
Medicaid (See also MEDICAID)
Administration of program, 422.270, 422A.338
Contracts for services, 422.406
Diabetes, dental care for certain persons, duties, 422.27247
Drug Use Review Board, duties, 422.403
Electronic submission of applications, provision of system, 422.2703
Emergency or disaster, availability of prescription refills, 422.4052
Home and community-based services, duties, 422.3964
Incarceration and release from incarceration, coverage, duties, 422.27487
Individual Development Account Program, 422.398, 422.399
List of preferred drugs, development, exclusions and restrictions, duties, 422.4025
Prescription drugs
Coverage for, regulations, 422.406
Step therapy, applications for exemption, duties, 422.403-422.4035
Sickle cell disease and variants, duties, receipt of reports, 422.4026
Silver State Health Insurance Exchange, duties, 695I.390
Silver State Scripts Board, creation within Department, duties, 422.4035, 422.405
State Plan, development, adoption and revision, 422.063
Tenancy support services, duties, 422.3964
Medicaid Innovation, Advisory Committee on, appointments, receipt of recommendations, 422.162, 422.165
Medical Care Advisory Committee, duties, 422.153, 422.155
Medical Education Council of Nevada, cooperative agreements, 396.908
Medical research, organizations funding, receipt of reports, duties, 439B.665, 439B.670, 439B.675, 439B.685, 439B.695
Menstrual products, use of certain federal benefits to purchase, duties, 422A.374
Mental health services
Corrective plans for mental health facilities, receipt, duties, 433.551
Mental health consortia, receipt of reports, duties, 433B.335
Mental health crisis, persons in a
Assisted outpatient treatment, procedures, 433A.335-433A.337
Emergency admission to facilities or services, procedures, 433A.145-433A.197
Involuntary court-ordered admission to facilities or services, procedures, 433A.200-433A.330
Preventive and outpatient mental health services, responsibility for developing and administering, 433C.130
Prisoners, treatment for mental health and substance use disorders, coordination of care, 211.140
Mental illness or emotional disturbance, children with, program to prevent custody relinquishment or voluntary placement
Clinical teams, appointment, duties, 433B.3396
Regulations, requirements, 433B.3394
Reports, receipt, submission, 433B.3398
Task force, establishment, duties, 433B.3393, 433B.3394
Minority Health, Office of (See MINORITY HEALTH AND EQUITY, OFFICE OF)
Motor Vehicles, Department of, collaboration to facilitate assistance to persons in crisis, 422A.680
Neurodegenerative diseases, access to data and reports, duties, 439.5268, 439.5276
Nevada System of Higher Education, contracts with to collect and analyze certain information, 439A.082
Nurses and nursing assistants, reports of misconduct, 632.472
Older persons, duty to report abuse, neglect, exploitation, isolation or abandonment, immunity from liability, 200.5093, 200.5094, 200.5096
Oral Health, Advisory Committee on the State Program for, 439.2791-439.2794
Palliative Care and Quality of Life, Program and Advisory Council, 232.485-232.4858
Patient advocate organizations, receipt of reports, duties, 439B.665, 439B.670, 439B.675, 439B.685, 439B.695
Patient-centered medical homes, duties, 439A.190
Payments of money for services provided by state agencies, procedures, 353.146-353.148
Pharmaceutical sales representatives, receipt of information, duties, 439B.660, 439B.670, 439B.675, 439B.685, 439B.695
Pharmaceutical services for residents, duties, 439.630
Prisoners, treatment for mental health and substance use disorders, coordination of care, 211.140
Problem gambling, duties, ch. 458A
Prostitution, provision of information to prostitutes regarding social services agencies, duties, 201.353
Psychological Examiners, Board of, agreements with, 641.1105
Public and Behavioral Health, Division of
Abortions, regulations governing performance and reports, 442.260
Abuse, neglect, exploitation, isolation or abandonment of older person or vulnerable person by licensee, receipt of records and reports, 200.5095
Administration of laws, 439.010
Administrative Procedure Act, applicability, 233B.039
Administrator
Appointment, 232.320
Biennial report, 439.180
Children with special health care needs, duties, 442.210, 442.215
Classification, 232.340, 433.244
Delegation of power, duty or function, 433.259
Deputies, appointment, 232.350
Domestic Violence, Committee on, appointment of member, 228.470
Food and Drugs, Commissioner of, appointment, 439.135, 585.200
Maternal and Child Health Services Program, duties, 442.160
Mental Health, Interstate Compact on, duties as Compact Administrator, 433.4543 (Art. X), 433.4545
Other employment prohibited, 232.340
Powers and duties generally, 232.340, 433.259, 439.130
Qualifications, 433.244
Regional behavioral health policy boards, appointments, duties, 433.429
State Board of Health, Executive Officer, 439.070
Vital Statistics, State Registrar of, 440.110
Wellness and the Prevention of Chronic Disease, Advisory Council on the State Program for, duties, 439.518
Adoption reports, duties, 127.157
Alcohol or other substance use disorders
Facilities and programs, duties, 449.03075
Programs for, ch. 458
Allocation of money to support certain communities, reports, 433.359, 439.259
Anatomical donation organizations, nontransplant, duties, receipt of reports, 451.587
Arthritis Prevention and Control Program, 439.501-439.507
Aversive intervention and restraints, reports of violations, duties, 449A.257, 449A.263
Background investigations, website for, 439.942-439.948
Bedding and mattresses, enforcement of sanitation requirements, 444.030
Behavioral health care and outcomes, grants to reduce disparities, 433.359
Behavioral Health, Commission on, review of programs and finances of Division, 433.314
Behavioral health field response grant program, consultations, 289.675
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board, Nevada, representation, 408.573
Birth control, duties, 442.080, 442.725, 442.730
Birth defects and adverse birth outcomes, duties, 442.320
Breast implants, preparation of informed consent forms, 449A.124
Cancer, duties, ch. 457
Cannabis, medical use of, duties, 678C.220-678C.250, 678C.300, 678C.490, 678C.800-678C.840
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, masks and face shields, applications for waiver of requirements, 439.255
Chief Medical Officer (See Chief Medical Officer, this heading)
Chief Research and Statistical Analyst, creation and classification of position, 439A.086
Child care and facilities, duties, 432.100, ch. 432A
Child support enforcement, Division of Welfare and Supportive Services may request information, 425.393
Children generally
Agreements for care and treatment, 433B.130, 433B.140
Annual physical examinations, information concerning importance, duties, 439.170
Special health care needs, programs for children with, 442.210-442.230
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Program, duties, 439.495, 439.496
Clinical trials of drugs and medical devices, duties, 439.263
Community-based living arrangement services, 439B.225, 449.112
Confidential information, authority to share, 232.357
Contested cases, applicability of adjudication procedures, 622A.120
Contracts
Business entities and individuals, 433.354, 435.465, 439.155
Governmental agencies, 433.354, 435.465, 439.155
Hospitals or other institutions, 433.334
Psychiatric mental health professionals, 433.344, 435.460
Controlled substances, research and education programs, 453.155
Cottage food operations, duties, 446.866
Counties, reimbursements for certain services, exemptions, 439.4905
County boards of health, supervision, 439.340
County health officers, receipt of reports, 439.330
Craft food operations, duties, 587.693, 587.6945
Criminal defendants
Access to certain records of defendant, 178.453
Acquitted by reason of insanity, procedures following, 175.539, 178.467-178.469
Certification of persons who evaluate competency of defendant, duties, 178.417
Commitment to facilities (See MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES)
Duties following court’s finding of incompetence, 178.450
Presentence or general investigation reports, receipt, 176.156
Sheriff to deliver incompetent defendant to Administrator for detention and treatment, 178.425
Crisis Response Account, creation, duties, 433.708
Data dashboard, telehealth, duties, 439.245
Data requests concerning demographic and practice information, powers, 652.126
Defibrillators, duties, 450B.600, 450B.610
Dental hygienists, employment, 631.310
Dental services for low-income persons, issuance of restricted license, 631.275
Detoxification technicians (See also DETOXIFICATION TECHNICIANS)
Sunset Subcommittee, review of restrictions on criminal history of applicants for certification, recommendations, 232B.237, 232B.250
Developmental disabilities, persons with, considerations before placement, 433.806
Diapering Resources Account, duties, 422A.675
Diet ordered or prescribed for patients in medical facilities, receipt of compliance document, 449.1915
Discrimination against patients or residents, complaints, posting of notice and contact information for Division, 449.101
Domestic violence
Educational program, establishment, 232.358
Treatment programs for persons who commit domestic violence, duties, 439.258
Domestic Violence, Committee on, representation, 228.470
Drug use, duties, ch. 458
Early Childhood Advisory Council, Nevada, representation, 432A.076
Emergency medical services (See also EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES)
Committee on Emergency Medical Services, ex officio members, 450B.151
Emergency response employees, duties, reports, 450B.805, 450B.855
Sunset Subcommittee, review of restrictions on criminal history of applicants for license or certificate, recommendations, 232B.237, 232B.250
Employees and subordinate officers
Administrative officers, 435.411-435.413
Administrator, powers and duties generally, 433.254, 435.410
Appointment or removal, 239.008, 439.140
Commission, right to submit information to or appear before, 433.327
English language, certain employees required to be proficient, 433.269, 435.420
Licensing or certification of certain employees, 433.265, 433.267, 435.415
Enforcement authority, 439.170, 439.565, 439.570
Environmental Health, Bureau of
Chief, member of Nevada Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Advisory Commission, 278.808
Water distribution systems, investigation of flood damage, 543.150
Family cemeteries, notice of location, 451.067
Family planning, duties, 442.080, 442.725, 442.730
Farm-to-fork events, duties, 446.869
Federal money, acceptance and disbursement, 439.015
Fees, establishment, 433.404, 433A.590, 435.495, 439.150
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Gifts, grants and contributions, powers and duties, 442.425
Pregnant women referred to Division, confidentiality of information, 442.395
Public education program, development and implementation, 442.385
Receipt of reports, 442.400-442.410
Regulations, 442.415
System for monitoring syndrome, development and maintenance, 442.420
Flood control districts, assistance in planning, 543.590
Flood damage areas, cooperation with State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, 232.150
Fluoridation of water in populous counties, duties, 445A.055
Food and drink establishments, duties, 446.842, 446.870-446.940
Food Security, Council on, representation, 232.4966
Frozen desserts, regulations, 584.099-584.107
General improvement districts, assistance concerning drainage, sewage and refuse collection, 318.170
Genetics program of Nevada System of Higher Education, establishment, 396.521-396.527
Gifts (See GIFTS)
Health care and health outcomes, grants to reduce disparities, 439.259
Hearing screenings of newborns, receipt of reports, duties, 442.550, 442.590
Hepatitis, identifying data concerning person with history of, 460.020
Highly hazardous substances, duties, 459.382
Highway Safety Act of 1966, duties, 223.200
Hospitals
Consumer information program, notices of failure to submit data, 439A.230
Emergency services and care, investigation of violations, 439B.410
Failure to report practitioner changes or discipline, duties, 630.307, 633.533
Licensing and regulation, generally, 449.029-449.240
Nevada Health Facilities Assistance Act, 449.250-449.430
Hotels and lodging places, health regulations, 447.003-447.210
Immunization of children, duties, receipt of reports, 432A.230, 432A.235
Infants with preventable or inheritable disorders, duties, 442.008
Infections in medical facilities, duties, 439.873
Infectious diseases, authority to receive and use financial aid, 441A.140
Intellectual disabilities or developmental disabilities, persons with (See also INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, PERSONS WITH)
Cooperation with governmental agencies and others, contracts for, 435.465
Inpatient care, contracts with hospital or other institution, 435.455
Intellectual and developmental disability technicians, certification program, 435.425
Placement in facilities or with services, considerations before, 433.806
Psychiatric mental health professionals, contracts with, 435.460
Intermediary service organizations
Licensing and regulation, 449.4304-449.4339
Sunset Subcommittee, review of restrictions on criminal history of applicants for certificate, recommendations, 232B.237, 232B.250
Investigations
Emergency services and care, 439B.410
Medical facilities and other related entities, 449.0307
Occupational and professional boards, joint investigations, 622.315
Public Safety, Department of, duties, 480.140, 480.460
Violations of law, 439.160
Jury duty, exemptions, 6.020
Kidney disease, disparities based on race, duties, reports, 439.261
Limited English proficiency, persons with, availability of services to restrain the spread of COVID-19, duties, 439.235
Local health officers, supervision, receipt of reports, 439.160, 439.480, 439.550
Lupus and variants, reporting and analyzing information, 439.497-439.499
Mammography (See Radiation machines, this subhead)
Marriage certificates, duties, 440.595
Maternal and child health services, duties, 442.120-442.170
Mausoleums, vaults and crypts, duties, 452.210, 452.230, 452.240
Medicaid, dental care for certain persons with diabetes, duties, reports, 422.27247
Medical Examiners, Board of, receipt of reports, 630.133, 630.307
Medical facilities and other related entities, generally
Licensing and regulation, ch. 449
Sunset Subcommittee, review of restrictions on criminal history of license applicants, recommendations, 232B.237, 232B.250
Medical laboratories, powers and duties, 228.091, ch. 622, ch. 652
Meetings
Audio or video teleconferences, notices, requirements, 622.340
Open Meeting Law, ch. 241, 622.320
Out-of-state meetings, restrictions, 622.350
Mental health consortia, representation, 433B.333
Mental health services (See also MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES)
Children with mental illness or emotional disturbance, program to prevent custody relinquishment or voluntary placement, representation on task force, 433B.3393
Community mental health services, administration, 433C.140
Hospitals, endorsements as crisis stabilization centers, powers and duties, 449.0915
Hotline, suicide prevention and behavioral health crisis, duties, 433.704, 433.710
Mental health crisis holds, receipt of reports, 433A.713
Mobile crisis teams, establishment, 433.704
Placement of persons with mental illness, considerations, 433.806
Motels and lodging places, health regulations, 447.003-447.210
Narcotic use disorders, treatment programs, duties, 453.600-453.730
Nevada Conference of County Community Mental Health Programs, duties, 433C.350
Nursing assistants and medication aides - certified
Advisory Committee on Nursing Assistants and Medication Aides, representation of Division, 632.072
Review of personnel files, 449.247
Training programs, list to be provided, 632.127
Occupational health, consultation with Division of Industrial Relations, 618.315
Offenders, access to medical or mental health records, 209.3515
Ophthalmia neonatorum, duties, 442.080
Osteopathic Medicine, State Board of, receipt of reports, duties, 449.447, 633.524
Patient safety, receipt of reports, duties, 439.800-439.890, 630.133, 632.121, 633.283
Peace officer powers of forensic technicians and correctional officers, 289.240
Physician Visa Waiver Program, 439A.130-439A.185
Physicians
Anesthesia services in offices or certain other facilities, duties, 449.442-449.448
Medical facility’s failure to report changes or discipline, duties, 630.307, 633.533
Operators of medical laboratories, registration, 652.072
Prescription tracking program, administration, 453.162
Prevention of sickness and disease, 439.170
Prisoners, treatment and aftercare programs for substance use or co-occurring disorders, duties, 209.4236-209.4238
Psychiatrists working in mental health centers, duties, 630.262, 633.417
Public accommodations, enforcement of health regulations, 447.190, 447.200
Radiation control agency, state, designation and duties, 459.010-459.290
Radiation machines
Mammography, operation of machines for
Certification and regulation of operators, 457.182-457.187
Sunset Subcommittee, review of restrictions on criminal history of applicants for certification, recommendations, 232B.237, 232B.250
Registration, 459.035
Radiation therapy and radiologic imaging
Abuse, neglect, exploitation, isolation or abandonment by licensees, receipt of reports, 200.5095
Radiation therapy and radiologic imaging personnel, duties, 653.450-653.900
Radiation Therapy and Radiologic Imaging Advisory Committee, duties, 653.450, 653.460
Rare Disease Advisory Council, representation, 439.5075
Regional behavioral health policy boards, duty to advise Division, 433.4295
Regulations generally, ch. 233B
School pupils
Epinephrine administered by school personnel, receipt of reports, 386.865
Height and weight measurements, duties, 392.420
Immunization of pupils, receipt of reports, forms, 392.435
Opioid antagonists, administration at school, receipt of reports, 386.865
Physical examinations, duties, 392.420
Search and Rescue, Board of, membership, 414.170
Sentencing Commission, Nevada, representation, 176.0133
Sexual assault or attempted sexual assault victims, duties, 449.1885
Sexually transmitted diseases, duties, 441A.240-441A.330
Sickle cell disease and variants
Abstracts from records of health care facilities, duties, 439.4933
Identifying information in reports regarding, restrictions on disclosure, 439.4941
Publication of reports, provision of research data, duties, fees, 439.4935
Screenings, duties, 442.008
Skilled nursing, facilities for, authority regarding electronic communication devices installed in living quarters of patients, 449A.186
Smoking
Restrictions, enforcement, 202.249, 202.2492
Signs regarding effect of smoking during pregnancy, duties, 442.340
Special health care needs, services for children with, duties, 442.190-442.217
State Board of Health (See HEALTH, STATE BOARD OF)
State institutions, inspection, 444.330
Stroke centers, duties, 449.203
Stroke Registry, duties, 439.5291-439.5297
Subdivision of land, receipt of certain notices, 704.6672
Substance use disorder
Prevention coalitions, collaboration with, 458.033
Receipt of reports, 442.400-442.410
Sudden infant death syndrome, report, 440.437
Suicide prevention and behavioral health crisis hotline, establishment, reports, 433.704, 433.710
Surgical centers for ambulatory patients, duties, 439A.250, 449.4465
Surveillance system of Centers for Disease Control, duties, 439.847
Swimming pools and bathhouses, regulation, 444.065-444.120
Tax on intoxicating liquor, allocation, 369.174, 458.097, 458.098
Telehealth, duties, 439.245
Temporary advances from State General Fund, 353.349
Tobacco, programs for prevention, reduction or treatment of use, funding, 439.630
Trauma treatment, duties, 450B.237
Tuberculosis, control, prevention and treatment, 441A.340-441A.400
Uniform compliance with provisions of law, duty to enforce, 439.160
Uniform Plumbing Code adopted by local governments, filing, 444.420
Uranium and thorium mills, duties, 459.310, 459.320
Veterans
Department of Veterans Services, receipt of reports, 417.126, 417.128
Health of veterans, provision of information and continuing education to health care providers, reports, 439.249
Veterans’ services, county offices for, cooperative agreements, 244.406
Violations of statutes or regulations, initiation of prosecutions, 439.565, 439.570
Voluntary health care services, duties, 629.400-629.490
Volunteers at facilities for inpatients, industrial insurance coverage, 616A.205
Wellness and the Prevention of Chronic Disease, State Program for, duties, 439.521
Workplace violence in medical facilities, regulations, consultation, 618.7317
Public assistance activities and services, duties, 232.353, 422.270, 422A.338
Public Works-Compliance and Code Enforcement Section, consultations with Deputy Administrator, 341.100, 449.345
Radiation control, duties, 459.221, 459.231
Rare Disease Advisory Council, creation, duties, reports, 439.5075, 439.5077
Real property, persons holding encumbrance against to disclose information concerning balance, 239A.076
Records official, designation, duties, 239.008
Rehabilitation of youthful offenders, duties concerning special programs, 62G.420, 62G.440, 62G.450, 62G.470
Reinvestment Advisory Committee, appointments, duties, receipt of reports, 422.175, 422.185, 422.205
Resilient Nevada, Advisory Committee for a
Creation, 433.726
Membership, duties, 433.726, 433.728
Reports, 433.730
Resilient Nevada, Fund for a
Administration, 433.732
Statewide needs assessment, regulations, 433.734-433.738
Restraining costs of health care, ch. 439B
Safe firearm storage education campaign, coordination, 439.512
Sex trafficking victims, coordination of services, 439.539
Sickle cell disease and variants, duties, 422.27234
Silver State Health Insurance Exchange, duties, 695I.300, 695I.390, 695I.500
Silver State Scripts Board, creation within Department, powers and duties, 422.4035, 422.405
Social Security Act, designated agency for health matters, 439.150
Social Workers, Board of Examiners for, agreements with, 641B.175
Sovereign immunity waived, 41.0305-41.039
Staff, employment, 232.330
Statewide School Safety, Committee on, representation, 388.1324
Statewide Substance Use Response Working Group, reports, 458.490
Subrogation of rights of Medicaid recipients, 422.293-422.293005
Success contracts, duties, 232.3601-232.3603
Suicide Fatalities, Committee to Review, 432B.290, 439.5102-439.5108, 440.170
Suicide Prevention, Statewide Program for, 439.511-439.513
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, duties, 422A.339
Supplemental Security Income Program, duties, 422A.338
Surgical centers for ambulatory patients, consumer information program, 439A.200-439A.290
TANF, provision of assistance to fictive kin on behalf of child, duties, 422A.538
Title loan service operators, distribution of information regarding public assistance, consultation, 604A.50705
Transfer of functions of state agencies and local governments, regulations, 353.203
Transportation services, certain contracts authorized, applicability of laws, 422.27495, 706.745, 706A.070, 706A.220
Trusts, notice on death of settlor of nontestamentary trust, 164.025
Veterans, collection of data, reports, 417.0194
Veterans Services, Department of, receipt of reports, 417.128
Victims of crime
Compensation to victims, duties, 217.090, 217.094, 217.130, 217.150
Fund for the Compensation of Victims of Crime, duties, use to pay salaries and other expenses, 217.260
Services for Victims of Crime, State Plan for, duties, regulation, 217.094, 217.130, 233B.039
Vulnerable Adult Fatality Review Committee, 427A.900-427A.940
Vulnerable persons, duty to report abuse, neglect, exploitation, isolation or abandonment, immunity from liability, 200.5093, 200.5094, 200.5096
Welfare and Supportive Services, Division of
Administrative duties, 422A.162
Administrator
Appointment, 232.320
Deputy and Chief Assistant, appointment, 232.340
Executive Officer of Division, 422A.160
Fiscal responsibilities, 422A.170
Food Security, Council on, representation, 232.4966
Oaths, authority to administer, 422A.180
Other employment prohibited, 232.340
Powers and duties generally, 232.340
Qualifications, 422A.155
Regulations (See also Regulations, this subhead)
Adoption, general authority, 422A.185
Reports, duties generally, 422A.165
Subpoenas, authority to issue, 422A.180
Unclassified service, 232.340
Attorney General, legal adviser, 422A.270
Budget, 422A.170
Business entities and individuals, contracts for cooperation with, 422A.252
Child care, duties, 432A.040, 432A.080-432A.120
Child care facilities, duties, 218G.595
Child support
Committee to Review Child Support Guidelines, representation, recommendations, 425.610, 425.620
Court orders, receipt of information, 125B.055
Domestic violence protective orders, duties, 33.035
Enforcement of obligations, 31.295, ch. 31A, 130.703, 130.704, ch. 425
Interstate Family Support Act, duties, 130.102, 130.310
Payments pursuant to temporary orders for support, receipt, 3.405
Reports, receipt, forms, 125B.160
Withholding of income, lump sum payments, 31A.072
Child support enforcement, duties, 353.250, 425.364
Communications disability, party or witness with, services of interpreter, 422A.290
Confidentiality of records, files and communications, 232.357, 422A.342
Contested cases, 422A.275-422A.300
Criminal history records, receipt upon request, 179A.100
Dependent children, support of, ch. 425
Deposit of money received for certain programs, 422A.235
Directory of newly hired employees, duties, ch. 606
Divorce actions, receipt of social security numbers of parties, 125.230
Domestic violence victims, duties, 422A.350
Early Childhood Advisory Council, Nevada, representation, 432A.076
Emergency assistance to needy families with children, distribution of money for purposes of housing, 319.510
Employees
Administrator, authority, 422A.175
Assault or battery of employee making home visit, penalty, 200.471, 200.481
Educational leave, stipends for, 281.150
Records official, appointment, duties, 239.008
Employment Security Division, disclosure of information, 612.265
Energy assistance programs, duties, 702.250-702.280
Expedited application for treatment or services for certain persons, duties, 422A.370
Federal Government
Adoption of state plans required as condition of receipt of federal money, duties, 232.353, 422A.260
Contracts or agreements with, 422A.250, 422A.252
Cooperation with, 422A.195, 422A.252
Reports in compliance with federal legislation, 422A.165
Social Security Act and federal aid, acceptance, 422A.240, 422A.245
Forms of reports and records, prescribing, 422A.305
Gaming Commission or Gaming Control Board, provision of information to Division, 463.335
Gifts or grants (See also Gifts, acceptance, deposit and use, this heading)
Authority to accept, 353.335-353.339
Gift and Cooperative Account, deposits, use, 422A.232
Grants Management Advisory Committee, 232.383-232.387
Health insurance, notices regarding enrollment of child, 31A.350
Immunization of children as condition of receiving benefits, duties, 422A.332
Industrial insurance, disclosure of confidential information, 616B.012
Legislative appropriations, receipt and disbursement, 422A.230
Menstrual products, use of certain state benefits to purchase, duties, 422A.374
Organization, 422A.175
Out-of-school recreation programs, 432A.600-432A.650
Outdoor youth programs, 432A.320-432A.560
Paternity or parentage
Access to affidavits of acknowledgment, 440.325
Reports, receipt, forms, 125B.160
Regulations
Administrative Procedure Act inapplicable, 233B.039
Authority to adopt, 422A.185
Federal aid, acceptance, 422A.245
Procedure for adoption, amendment or repeal, 422A.190
Support of dependent children, 425.365
Temporary assistance for needy families, 422A.550, 422A.560
Reinvestment advisory committee, representation, 422.185
Relatives’ financial liability, investigation, enforcement, 422A.460, 422A.470
Reports, 422A.165
Small child care establishments, registration, 432A.1756
Standards of service, 422A.175
State plans for certain programs, compliance required, 232.353, 422A.260
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, receipt of information, duties, 207.340, 422A.339
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, general powers and duties, 422A.525
Temporary mailing address for persons in crisis, regulation, 422A.6972
Termination of parental rights of recipients of assistance, notice of hearing, 128.060
Voter registration agency, designation, duties, prohibited acts, 293.504-293.505
HEALTH AUTHORITIES (See HEALTH, LOCAL BOARDS AND OFFICERS; HEALTH, STATE BOARD OF)
HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS (See INSURANCE)
HEALTH CARE DECISIONS, DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR (See also ATTORNEY-IN-FACT)
Acceptance and reliance upon power of attorney, 162A.815
Acknowledgment, 162A.790, 162A.815
Agents
Co-agents, 162A.830
Designation, persons ineligible, 162A.840
Successor agents, 162A.830
Anatomical gifts, effect of declarations, 451.595
Applicability of laws, 162A.700
Custodial trusts, effect of exercise of power of attorney, 166A.230
Definitions, 158.200, 162A.010-162A.160, 162A.710-162A.780
Effective, when, 162A.810
Emergency treatment, do-not-resuscitate requests, 450B.400-450B.590
Execution of power, effect, 162A.790, 162A.810
Guardian of person, effect of appointment on power of attorney, 162A.800
Healthcare Decisions Day, proclamation, 236.041
Hospital patients, designation of caregivers, 449A.300-449A.330
Immunity from liability, 162A.815
Life-sustaining treatment, duties of agent, 162A.850
Mental health crisis, persons in a, emergency admission to facility, notice, 433A.190
Murder or felonious killing of grantor, forfeiture of rights by culpable actor, ch. 41B
Nevada Lockbox, electronic storage of documents, 225.330
Notarial acts, performance by electronic means, 133.088
Prohibited acts, 162A.850
Registry of Advance Directives for Health Care, establishment, 449A.700-449A.739
Skilled nursing, facilities for, representative of patient, 449A.180, 449A.182
Termination of power of attorney or agent’s authority, 162A.800, 162A.820
Validity of power executed outside Nevada, 162A.790
Withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment, declaration, 449A.433, 449A.439
Witnesses, 162A.790
HEALTH CARE FINANCING AND POLICY, DIVISION OF (See HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF)
HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS (See specific providers)
HEALTH CARE RECORDS (See MEDICAL RECORDS)
HEALTH CARE, RESTRAINING COSTS OF
All-payer claims database, 439B.695, 439B.800-439B.875
Child health care programs, program to increase awareness of availability, 422.385, 439B.350-439B.370
Compliance with federal laws required, 439B.450
Definitions, 439B.010-439B.150
Emergency medical services, payment for services
Applicability of laws, 439B.742
Definitions, 439B.700-439B.739
Local governmental and state agencies, authority to opt into provisions of law, Internet publication of list, regulation, 439B.757
Out-of-network emergency facilities
Duties upon providing services to covered person, 439B.745
Payment for services by third party, 439B.748
Out-of-network providers other than facilities
Acceptance or rejection of amount as payment in full, 439B.754
Arbitration of disputes, 439B.754
Limitation on amount provider may collect from covered person, 439B.745
Payment for services by third party, 439B.751
Fees to cover costs of carrying out laws, 449.465
Health and Human Services, Joint Interim Standing Committee on
Fee imposed for support of Committee, 449.465
Licensing boards, review of regulations, 439B.225
Powers, 439B.220
Review of laws and recommendations, 439B.227
Hospitals
Billed charges, maintenance and use of uniform list, 439B.400
Civil penalties, 439B.420-439B.440, 439B.500
Discharge forms, contents and disclosure of information, 449.485
Emergency care, provision of services required, 439B.410
Examinations and audits, 439B.430, 439B.440
Major hospitals, reduction of billed charges, 439B.260
Prohibited acts, 439B.420, 439B.430
Transfer of emergency patients limited, 439B.410
Violations, penalty, 439B.500
Indigent patients, care of
Appeal of determination of indigent status, 439B.330
Applicability, 439B.300
Assessment against hospital for failure to fulfill minimum obligation, 439B.340
Discharge forms
Contents, 439B.330
County commissioners to maintain record of, 439B.320
Hospital required to provide proportionate share, 439B.320
Legislative findings and declarations, 439B.300
Reimbursement of hospitals, 439B.320-439B.340
Report on patients treated, verification, 439B.340
Standards of eligibility, 439B.310
Insurance, limitations on deductibles and copayments, 689B.061, 695B.185, 695D.205
Insurer and health facility, prohibited transactions, 680A.320
Pharmacies, contact information, electronic mail address and address of Internet website, 439B.655, 439B.670, 439B.675, 439B.685, 439B.695
Planning for the provision of health care, ch. 439A
Prescription drugs, reporting requirements, 439B.600-439B.695, 439B.875
Purpose of laws, 439B.160
Actions against organizations, 598.0999, 598.9474
Advertising
False or misleading representations, 598.952
Registration and security required to advertise services, 598.946
Agent for service of process, 598.944
Applicability of laws, 598.942
Closure of club, election of remedies, 598.956
Contracts
Automatic renewal of contract prohibited, 598.948
Cancellation, 598.950, 598.954
Requirements, 598.948
Suspension and extension, 598.954, 598.956
Void contracts, 598.952
Waiver of buyer’s rights prohibited, 598.962
Deceptive trade practices, 598.0903-598.0999
Defibrillators, placement, 450B.620
Disabilities, persons with, actions for damages, 426.515
Disability of buyer during term of contract, rights, 598.954
False or misleading representations prohibited, 598.952
Noncompliance with laws, correction of violations, 598.960
Place of business, rights of buyer on relocation, 598.958
Pre-sales
Definition, 598.9417
Security requirements, 598.946
Quarterly reports of membership, 598.946
Refunds
Cancellation of contract, 598.950, 598.954
Closure of club, 598.956
Deceptive trade practices, 598.092
Noncompliance with laws by club, 598.960
Nondeposit of security for refunds, notice and acknowledgments, 598.946
Transfer of club’s obligations or relocation of place of business, 598.958
Registration
Application, 598.947
Fees, 598.947
Issuance of certificate, 598.947
Required before advertising or conducting business, 598.944, 598.946
Transfer or assignment prohibited, 598.947
Service members, authority to terminate, suspend or reinstate contract, penalties and remedies for violations, 597.8191-597.8198
Transfer of club’s obligations to another club, rights of buyer, 598.958
Violations
Civil and criminal penalties, 598.0999
Constitute deceptive trade practice, 598.966
Correction, 598.960
Remedies nonexclusive, 598.966
Suspension of privilege to do business, 598.0999
HEALTH DISTRICTS (See HEALTH, LOCAL BOARDS AND OFFICERS)
HEALTH FACILITIES (See COUNTY HOSPITALS; HOSPITALS; MEDICAL FACILITIES AND OTHER RELATED ENTITIES)
HEALTH FACILITIES ASSISTANCE ACT, NEVADA
Construction of facilities, plans and financing, 449.250-449.430
Administrative fines, 439.588
Applicability of laws, 439.589
Audit system, 439.589
Breach of confidentiality, notice to patient, 439.591
Certification for health information exchange required, penalty for violations, regulation, 439.588
Complaints, procedures, 439.588, 439.590
Confidentiality, requirements, 439.589, 439.591, 439.592
Consent required for retrieval of patient’s health care records, 439.589, 439.591
Controlled substance prescriptions, transmittal, requirements, 453.385
Corrections, Department of, laws inapplicable, 439.589
Dangerous drug prescriptions, transmittal, requirements, 454.223
Digital signatures law inapplicable, 720.140
Electronic equivalents of written entries or written approvals in accordance with federal law, requirements, regulation, 439.589
Electronic health records, framework for electronic maintenance, transmittal and exchange, regulation, 439.589
Electronic signatures, framework for electronic maintenance, transmittal and exchange, 439.589
Electronic Transactions Act inapplicable, 719.200
Electronic transmission of health information, 439.597
Entities required to maintain, transmit and exchange health information, waiver, 439.589
Federal Government and employees not required to maintain, transmit and exchange health information, 439.589
Gifts and grants, authority to accept, 439.587
Health care providers, immunities from liability, 439.593
Health care services received by child without consent of parent or guardian, procedures, 439.589, 439.590
Health information exchanges, contracts with, regulation, 439.587
Health-related information, framework for electronic maintenance, transmittal and exchange, 439.589
Maintenance, transmittal and exchange of health information by licensed provider or insurer, compliance notifications to regulatory bodies, 439.5895, 449.167, 695C.329
Medical facilities, administrative sanctions for certain violations, 449.167
Notification of regulatory body if licensed provider or insurer fails to comply with regulations, 439.5895, 695C.329
Participation by patients, 439.591
Prescriptions, framework for electronic maintenance, transmittal and exchange, 439.589
Security of personal information, certain laws inapplicable, 603A.100
Standards for networks and technologies to be used to maintain, transmit and exchange health information, regulation, 439.589
State authority, designation, duties generally, 439.587
Unfair trade practices, exemption from laws, 439.595
Unlawful access to records or information exchange, penalty, 439.590
Use, release or publication of information, limitations, 439.590
Violations, penalties, 439.589
Writing and signature requirements, deemed compliance, 439.592
HEALTH INSURANCE (See INSURANCE)
HEALTH INSURANCE FOR CHILDREN, PROGRAM TO PROVIDE
HEALTH, LOCAL BOARDS AND OFFICERS
Air pollution control, 445B.275, 445B.500-445B.540
Auto-injectable epinephrine administered by authorized entities, receipt of reports, duties, 450B.712
Bedding and mattresses, duties, 444.030
Biological, chemical or radiological agents
Investigation of exposures, 441A.163-441A.169
Regulations and procedures, receipt of information, 441A.130
Cannabis establishments, certification of employee where required by authority, 678B.520
Chief Medical Officer, supervisory powers, 439.150
Children’s camps, licensing and regulation, 444.220-444.320
Citations, authority to issue, 171.17751
City boards of health
Abolishment, 439.440
Communicable diseases, powers, 439.470
Ethics in Government Law, Nevada, ch. 281A
Fees, 439.470
Injunctive relief, 439.565
Isolation hospital, establishment and maintenance, 439.470
Members, 439.430
Nuisance abatement, 439.470
Powers, generally, 439.470
Re-establishment, 439.450
Regulations, 439.460
Sanitary conditions, duty to oversee, 439.460
Termination, 439.362, 439.380, 439.385
City health officers
Abolishment of office, 439.440
Appointment, 439.430
Compensation, 439.430
Ethics in Government Law, Nevada, ch. 281A
Local health regulations, enforcement, 439.480
Re-establishment of office, 439.450
Clark County
Applicability of laws, 439.361
Chief Medical Officer, 439.362, 439.3685
District boards of health (See also District boards of health, this heading)
Budget, financial support, 439.365
Chair, election, 439.362
Clinical programs to be under direction of physician, 439.368
Composition, 439.362
Controlled substance remediation, duties, 439.4797
District health officer, duties, 439.368, 439.3685
Health department, part of, 439.362
Injunctive relief, 439.565
Jurisdiction, 439.366
Paramedics, employment, 450.480
Records, maintenance and inspection, 439.362
Sewage disposal
Connection to community sewage disposal system, voluntary financial assistance program to pay costs, 439.3672
Residential individual systems, regulation, effect, 444.650
Solid waste management systems, 444.440-444.620
Terms, vacancies, 439.362
Tobacco, programs for prevention, reduction or treatment of use, funding, 439.630
Trauma centers, duties, 450B.237
Waste tires, regulation of management and disposal facilities, 444.505-444.509
Water systems, regulation, 445A.800-445A.955
District health departments (See also District health departments, this heading)
Limited English proficiency, persons with, services to restrain the spread of COVID-19, duties, 439.3675
Powers and jurisdiction, 439.366
District health officer, appointment, duties and compensation, 439.368, 439.3685
Extermination and abatement of mosquitoes, flies, other insects and rats, 439.471-439.479
Health district fund, creation, sources, 439.363, 439.367
Health districts, creation, 439.362
Public health advisory boards, 439.362
School pupils, height and weight measurements, duties, 392.420
Supersession of city, county and town boards of health, 439.362
Clinical trials, participation by underrepresented groups, 439.263
Coercion respecting membership in certain organizations prohibited, 281.400
Communicable diseases
City boards of health, powers, 439.470
County boards of health, powers, 439.360
Information on regulations and procedures, receipt, 441A.130
Injunctive relief, 441A.900
Investigations, 441A.160-441A.169
Performance of duties set forth in regulations, 441A.120
Construction and labor camps, inspection and supervision, 444.130-444.200
Coroner’s reports of certain tests for communicable diseases, receipt, 259.047
Cottage food operations, duties, 446.866
County boards of health
Air pollution control, 445B.500-445B.540
Communicable diseases, powers, 439.360
Duties, generally, 439.350
Ethics in Government Law, Nevada, ch. 281A
Fees, 439.360
General improvement districts, approval of projects, 318.170
Injunctive relief, 439.565
Isolation hospital, establishment and maintenance, 439.360
Members, 439.280
Nuisances, abatement, 439.360
Paramedics, employment, 450.480
Powers, generally, 439.360
Regulations, 439.350
Reports to Division of Public and Behavioral Health, 439.340
Sanitary conditions, duty to oversee, 439.350
School crisis, emergency or suicide response plans, membership on committee, 388.241
Supervision by Division of Public and Behavioral Health, 439.340
Termination, 439.362, 439.380, 439.383
County health department, inclusion or withdrawal of city, 439.440, 439.450
County health officers
Cancer diagnosis, treatment and cure, enforcement of regulations, 457.190
Chair, county board of health, 439.280
Compensation, 439.300
County physician, health officer may be, 439.320
Deputies, appointment, compensation and reports, 439.330
Emergency Medical Services, Committee on, ex officio members, 450B.151
Ethics in Government Law, Nevada, ch. 281A
Executive officer, county board of health, 439.320
Local health regulations, enforcement, 439.480
Qualifications, 439.290
Term of office, 439.290
Vacancy in office, 439.310
Vital statistics, collection, 440.190
Craft food operations, duties, 587.693, 587.6945
Criminal actions in which health entity’s position vexatious, frivolous or in bad faith, award of attorney’s fees and litigation expenses to prevailing party, 41.0393
Death without medical attendance, duties, 440.420
Disaster Identification Coordination Committee, State, representation, 414.270
District boards of health (See also Clark County, this heading)
Air pollution control, duties, 445B.275, 445B.500-445B.540
Applicability of laws, 439.369
Business portal, state, ch. 75A
Clinical programs to be under direction of physician, 439.400
Composition, 439.390
Emergency medical services, ch. 450B
Ethics in Government Law, Nevada, ch. 281A
Health department, part of, 439.370
Injunctive relief, 439.565
Nuisances, control and abatement, 439.410
Paramedics, employment, 450.480
Powers generally, 439.410
Regulations, general authority, 439.410
Sanitary conditions, regulation, 439.410
School crisis, emergency or suicide response plans, membership on committee, 388.241
Sewage disposal
Connection to community sewage disposal system, voluntary financial assistance program to pay costs, 439.3672
Residential individual systems, regulation, effect, 444.650
Solid waste management systems, 444.440-444.620
Supersession of city, county and town boards of health, 439.380-439.385
Tobacco, programs for prevention, reduction or treatment of use, funding, 439.630
Waste tires, regulation of management and disposal facilities, 444.505-444.509
Water systems, regulation, 445A.800-445A.955
District health departments
Clark County, powers and jurisdiction, 439.366
COVID-19, services to persons with limited English proficiency, 439.3675, 439.405
Creation and composition, 268.420, 439.370
Health district, part of, 439.362, 439.370
Inclusion of city, 268.420, 439.440
Withdrawal of city, 439.450
District health officers
Clark County, appointment, duties and compensation, 439.368, 439.3685
Communicable diseases, investigation and reports, 441A.150-441A.170, 450B.375
Drug overdoses, reports, 441A.120, 441A.150
Duties, 439.400
Ethics in Government Law, Nevada, ch. 281A
Garbage and refuse, issuance of citation for unlawful disposal, 444.630
Health department, part of, 439.362, 439.370
Local health regulations, enforcement, 439.480
Quarantine of dangerous diseases, 441A.160
Do-not-resuscitate identification, duties, 450B.490, 450B.520
Emergency medical services (See also EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES)
Sunset Subcommittee, review of restrictions on criminal history of applicants for license or certificate, recommendations, 232B.237, 232B.250
Enforcement of laws and regulations, duties, 439.550, 439.560
Farm-to-fork events, duties, 446.869
Food establishments, regulation, ch. 446
Food Security, Council on, representation, 232.4966
Garbage
Solid waste disposal, regulations, 444.580
Unlawful disposal, enforcement of laws, 444.621-444.645
Health districts
Businesses, procedure for adoption of rules affecting, 237.030-237.150
Creation, 268.420, 439.362, 439.370
Hepatitis, dissemination of identifying data, confidentiality, 460.020
HIV, report of presence in school district, 441A.190
Immunization of children, duties, 432A.230
Infants with preventable or inheritable disorders, receipt of reports, 442.008
Lead, receipt of reports of blood tests, 442.700
Local Government Purchasing Act, applicability, 332.015
Medical review committees, access to autopsy records, 450B.870
Meetings, ch. 241
Neglect of duty, penalties, 439.580
Ophthalmia neonatorum, duties, 442.040, 442.070
Patient Protection Commission, receipt of recommendations of Commission, 439.916
Public accommodations, enforcement of health regulations, 447.003-447.210
Public and Behavioral Health, Division of, supervisory powers, 439.160
Public health emergencies, 439.950-439.983
Public water systems, duties, 445A.800-445A.955
Quarantine for communicable diseases, 439.360, 439.470, 441A.505-441A.590
Records, ch. 239
Recycling and disposal of solid waste, programs, reports, 444A.040, 444A.050
Regional behavioral health policy boards, representation, 433.429
Sanitation and safety of institutions, powers, 444.335
Sewage and wastewater facilities, approval of plans, 244A.503
Sewage, enforcement of laws on unlawful disposal, 444.621-444.645
Sexually transmitted diseases, duties, 441A.240-441A.330
Sidewalk vendors, regulation, 446.861
Smoking
Restrictions, enforcement, 202.249, 202.2492, 202.24925
Signs regarding effect of smoking during pregnancy, duties, 442.340
Solid waste disposal, regulations, 444.580
Sovereign immunity waived, 41.0305-41.039
State Board of Health, supervisory powers, 439.150, 439.200
Subdivision of land, review and certification of maps or plans, 278.335, 278.377
Swimming pools and bathhouses, regulation, 444.065-444.120
Tobacco, programs for prevention, reduction or treatment of use, funding, 439.630
Town boards of health
Establishment, 269.190
Tuberculosis, control, prevention and treatment, 441A.340-441A.400
Vital statistics, local administration, 440.190-440.260
Wellness and the Prevention of Chronic Disease, Advisory Council on the State Program for, representation, 439.518
HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS
Accounting principles, use, 695C.145
Administrative supervision, ch. 696C
Administrators of health insurance programs
Contracts, requirements, 683A.0851
Schedule of payments, provision to health care providers, 683A.405
Advertising, false or misleading, 695C.300
Agents, licensing, 695C.280
Alcohol or substance use treatment, payments to out-of-network providers, 687B.409
Anatomical gifts, organ transplants or services related to, prohibited acts, 695C.1759
Annual statements, filing, 680A.270, 680A.280, 680B.010, 695C.210
Applicability of laws, 695C.050-695C.057
Arbitration of disputes, 695C.265, 695C.267
Assessments, 449.465, 679B.700, 695C.055
Bond required, waiver, 695C.270
Brokers, licensing, 695C.280
Cancellation, alteration or nonrenewal of policy by insurer
Grounds, 695C.300
Notice, 687B.420
Cease and desist orders, 695C.350
Certificates of authority
Application, 695C.060-695C.080
Denial, 695C.090, 695C.100, 695C.340
Fees, 680B.010, 680C.110, 695C.230
Issuance, 695C.090
Limitations, 695C.318
Requirement, 695C.060
Suspension or revocation, 686C.300, 695C.185, 695C.329, 695C.330, 695C.340
Charges, filing of schedule, 695C.200
Children, enrollment pursuant to court order, 31A.350, 608.1576, 695C.165-695C.169
Children’s Health Insurance Program
Applicability of laws, 695C.050
Crisis stabilization services, negotiation with hospitals for inclusion in network of providers, 695C.194
Prescription drugs
Contracts with Department of Health and Human Services, authority, requirements, 422.4025
Payments and rebates, contracts for, requirements, 422.4053, 422.4056
Purchasing agreements, requirements, reports, 422.4025
Chiropractic physicians (See also Health care providers, this heading)
Reimbursement for treatment, 695C.178
Claims
All-payer claims database, entities to submit data, 439B.640
Approval or denial, 695C.185, 695G.230
Data relating to claims and costs, disclosures, prohibited acts, penalties, 695C.326, 695C.328
Dental service claims, procedures when covered by multiple insurers, 686A.313
Domestic violence involvement as sole basis for denial prohibited, 695C.203
Interest on late payments, 695C.128, 695C.185
Intoxication or drug use as sole basis for denial, restrictions, 695C.205
Partial payment of approved claims prohibited, 695C.185
Requests for additional information restricted, 695C.185
Schedule for payment, 695C.187
Complaint resolution system, 695C.260, 695G.200-695G.230, 695G.245, 695G.300
Conservation, rehabilitation or liquidation, 695C.3195
Consumer Health Advocate, duties, 232.459
Consumer protection program, 679B.510-679B.560
Cost of services provided, contracts with insurance companies to cover, 695C.3195
Coverage requirements
Acupuncture treatment, 695C.1765
Alcohol and drug counselors, treatment by, 695C.1789
Alcohol use disorder, treatment, 687B.404
Autism spectrum disorders, 695C.1717
BRCA gene, screening, genetic counseling and testing, 695C.17347
Breastfeeding, counseling, support and supplies, 695C.1698
Cancer treatment, 695C.1693, 695C.1733, 695C.17333, 695C.17335
Cervical cancer screening, 695C.1698
Children, newborn, adopted or placed for adoption, 695C.173
Clinical professional counselors, treatment by, 695C.1773
College students, 687B.406
Colorectal cancer screening, 695C.1731
Continuation of coverage after termination of contract, 695C.1691
Contraception, 695C.1696
Depression, screening for, 695C.1698
Diabetes
Management and treatment, 695C.1727
Screening, 695C.1698
Domestic violence, screening and counseling, 695G.1717
Drug use treatment, 687B.404
Eye drops, early refills, 695C.1757
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, 422.2719
Gender dysphoria and gender incongruence, treatment for conditions related to, 695C.16934
Gynecological and obstetrical services, 695C.1713
HIV
Drugs, laboratory testing and certain services, 695C.1743
Screening and counseling, 695C.1698
Hormone replacement therapy, 695C.1694, 695C.1695
Hospice care, 695C.176
Human papillomavirus, certain tests and vaccines, 695C.1745
Inherited metabolic diseases, 695C.1723
Mammograms and imaging tests, 695C.1735
Marriage and family therapy, 695C.1773
Mastectomies, prosthetic devices and reconstructive surgery, 695C.171
Maternity care, 695C.1712
Medical transportation providers, reimbursement, 695C.1795
Medical use of cannabis, coverage not required, 678C.850
Mental illness, 687B.404
Nurses, treatment by, 695C.179
Podiatric physicians, treatment by, 695C.1783
Pregnancy
Complications, 695C.172
Examination for certain diseases, 695C.1737
Prenatal screening and tests, 695G.1717
Prescription drugs, 687B.408, 687B.4095, 695C.16945, 695C.1703, 695C.1734, 695C.17345
Prostate cancer screening, 695C.1751
Psychologists, treatment by, 695C.177
Sexually transmitted diseases, behavioral counseling, 695G.1717
Sickle cell disease and its variants, 695C.1728
Smoking cessation programs, 695G.1717
Social workers, treatment by, 695C.1775
Step therapy protocols and requests for exemption, 695C.16947, 695C.17095, 695C.17333
Telehealth services, 695C.1708
TMJ syndrome, 695C.1755
Totally disabled, enrollees who are, leave without pay, 695C.1709
Vaccinations, 695G.1717
Well-woman preventative visits, 695G.1717
Wellness, certain services, screenings and tests relating to, 695G.1717
Definitions, 695C.030, 695C.161
Dental care
Claims for payments for certain services, procedures when covered by multiple insurers, 686A.313
Evaluation of insureds, arbitration of disputes, 695C.265
Limitation on rates for coverage, 686B.125
Losses and premiums collected, annual reports, 686B.125
Medicaid coverage for certain persons with diabetes, 695C.202
Organizations for dental care, provisions inapplicable, 695D.090
Overpayments, attempts to recover, requirements, notice, 687B.725
Preauthorized care, refusal to pay claim prohibited, exceptions, 687B.723
Disciplinary proceedings, 695C.185, 695C.330-695C.350
Discontinued policy or coverage, replacement, 695C.1705
Doing business without authority prohibited, remedies, 679B.227, 685B.030, 685B.035, 695C.060
Electronic data transfers, 679B.136, 679B.138
Establishment, 695C.060
Evaluations of insureds, arbitration of disputes concerning, 695C.265
Evidence of coverage, issuance, form and contents, 695C.170
Examinations, 679B.230-679B.300, 695C.240, 695C.310-695C.317
External review of adverse determinations, duties, 695C.260
Federally qualified health centers, contracts with, 422.273, 695C.123
Fiduciary responsibilities of financial officer, 695C.150
Financial statements, filing, contents, 695C.210, 695C.215
Fines, 679B.227, 685B.035, 695C.210, 695C.328, 695C.350
Foreign corporations, eligibility to establish, 695C.060
Forms and schedules, approval, 687B.120, 695C.170, 695C.200
Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, compliance, 687B.402
Genetic tests, restrictions on use, 695C.207, 695C.330
Governing body, composition and duties, 695C.110
Hazardous financial condition, determination, effect, order for corrective action, 695C.318, 695C.319, 696C.100
Health benefit plans
Disapproval of rate filing, 686B.112
Health status of insured or dependents, requirements, prohibited acts, 695C.1701
Inclusion of wellness program to reduce premiums, requirements, 695C.1701
Minimum wage determination, required health benefits, 608.258
Health care providers
Access to services and discounts of provider pursuant to provider network contract, 687B.693-687B.697
Contract, modification, 695C.125
Credentials, acquisition of information, 629.095, 695C.125
Crisis stabilization services, negotiation with hospitals for inclusion in network of providers, 695C.194
Denial of application to be included in network of providers, form letter, duties, 679B.124
Evaluation of insureds, arbitration of disputes, 695C.265
List of providers, fee for inclusion prohibited, 695C.125
Medicaid, unlawful acts by providers, 422.450-422.590
Medical examination of patient by insurer, notice of serious condition, 687B.450
Network plans, health carriers offering, reports, duties, 687B.675
Optometrists
Division of fees, 636.301
Permit to provide services required, 636.347
Schedule of payments, receipt, 695C.125
Use of discount of provider pursuant to provider network contract, prohibited acts, 686A.027
Health information technology
Failure to comply with requirements, authorized and prohibited penalties, 695C.329
Participation, 439.581-439.597
Health savings accounts, offering of policies, 695C.201
Hearing devices for children, participation in program to negotiate discounts and rebates, 427A.605
Holding companies, applicability of laws, 695C.055
Industrial injuries, payments made on behalf of employee, reimbursement, 616C.138
Injunctive relief, 695C.350
Insolvent or impaired, when deemed, plan for continuation of benefits, 695C.318, 695C.3195
Insurance companies, contracts with, 695C.290
Insurance law, applicability, 695C.145
Investment of money, 695C.160
Legislative declaration, 695C.020
Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association, Nevada, membership, requirements, applicability of laws, 686C.130
Managed care
Applicability of laws, 695C.055
Medicaid recipients, contracts for services, 695C.128
Regulation generally, ch. 695G
Medicaid
Applicability of laws, 695C.050
Behavioral health, plan to ensure services provided in culturally competent manner, 422.2734
Contracts for services to recipients, 695C.128
Crisis stabilization services, negotiation with hospitals for inclusion in network of providers, 695C.194
Dental services and teledentistry provided to recipients, duties, 695C.1708
Establishment, development and implementation of managed care program, 422.273
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, coverage requirements, 422.2719
Prescription drugs
Contracts with Department of Health and Human Services, 422.4025
Payments and rebates, contracts for, requirements, 422.4053, 422.4056
Purchasing agreements, 422.4025
Step therapy, applications for exemption, duties, 422.403-422.4035
Required and prohibited acts in relation to eligibility, 695C.163
Statewide procurement process to select HMO to provide services, 422.273
Medical discount plans, ch. 695H
Medical examinations, notice of detection of serious condition, 687B.450
Medical savings accounts, offering of plan to small employers, 695C.325
Medical use of cannabis, coverage not required, 678C.850
Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, adherence to applicable provisions, reports, 687B.404
Mental health treatment, payments to out-of-network providers, 687B.409
Modification of operation, approval, 695C.140
Name, designation as insurance company prohibited, 695C.300
Optometrists (See Health care providers, this heading)
Organ transplant drugs, notice regarding changes, 687B.408
Participation by enrollees in determination of program content, 695C.110
Penalties for violations, 439A.310, 679A.180, 679B.130, 695C.350
Persons providing coverage subject to regulation, 685B.120-685B.190
Pharmacy benefit managers, 422.4032, 683A.171-683A.179
Physicians (See also Health care providers, this heading)
Licensing laws inapplicable to HMOs, 695C.050
Portability of coverage, applicability of laws, 695C.057
Prohibited practices, generally, 695C.300
Provider-sponsored organizations, regulation, 695C.275
Public Employees’ Benefits Program, contracts, 287.0434
Public inspection of applications, filings and reports, 695C.220
Rate service organizations, applicability of laws, 695C.055
Readability of policies, 687B.122-687B.130
Reciprocal licensure, authorization, 679B.123
Regulations, 695C.130, 695C.140, 695C.275, 695C.280, 695C.318, 695C.319
Rehabilitation, liquidation or conservation, 695C.320
Reports required, 695C.210, 695C.230
Reserves, 681B.080, 681B.155, 681B.300-681B.330
Risk-based capital, reports, exemptions, 681B.550
Schedules and forms, approval, 687B.120, 695C.170, 695C.200
Small employers, health insurance, ch. 689C
Taxation, 679B.227, 680B.025-680B.060, 695C.055, 695C.230
Trade practice laws, applicability, 695C.055
Uniform claim forms and billing codes, use, 679B.138
Utilization review, agents who perform, 680C.110, 683A.375-683A.379
Violations, penalties, 439A.310, 679A.180, 679B.130, 695C.328, 695C.329, 695C.350
Abatement of taxes imposed on new or expanded businesses, paid family and medical leave for employees, 360.750
Abortion (See ABORTION)
Abuse or neglect of children (See CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT)
Adverse birth outcomes, statewide system for collection and analysis of information, 440.170, 442.300-442.330, 629.171
Advisory Board on Maternal and Child Health
Audits by Legislative Auditor, 232B.235
Creation, 442.133
Purpose, 442.137
Sunset Subcommittee, review of Board, 232B.220-232B.250
Availability of health care services, program to increase awareness, 422.385, 439B.350-439B.370
Baby changing tables, placement in certain buildings and facilities, 278.584
Birth control (See BIRTH CONTROL)
Birth defects (See BIRTH DEFECTS)
Bisphenol A in containers, prohibited acts, 597.985, 597.990
Blindness, prevention
Germicide to be instilled in eyes of newborns, 442.050, 442.060
Indigent persons, treatment at public expense, 442.040
Local health officers, duties, 442.040, 442.070
Ophthalmia neonatorum defined, 442.030
Public and Behavioral Health, Division of, duties, 442.080
State Board of Health, regulations, 442.085
Unlawful acts, penalties, 442.110
Breastfeeding (See BREASTFEEDING)
Cigarette smoking during pregnancy, retailers to post signs regarding health hazards, 202.2493, 442.340
Cribs, Infant Crib Safety Act, 597.712-597.7128
Diapers
Public assistance recipients and low-income families, provision of diapers and diapering supplies, funding, 422A.675
Sales and use tax, exemptions, 372.283, 372.7299, 374.287, 374.7345
Doula services, Medicaid coverage, 422.27177
Drug Exposure, Office of Statewide Coordinator for Children Who Are Endangered by, creation, duties, 228.700-228.720
Family planning (See FAMILY PLANNING)
Family resource centers, ch. 430A
Federal programs, Division of Public and Behavioral Health designated as cooperative agency for, 442.120
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (See also FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME)
Action upon receipt of report, 432B.260
Authorized methods of making reports, contents, 432B.230
Child in need of protection, when deemed, 432B.330
Child welfare services, agencies which provide, authority to share information with state or local agencies, 432B.170
Medicaid, coverage requirements, 422.2719
Notification and referral, 432B.220
Reports to Central Registry, 432B.310
Temporary detention of child, 432B.400
Flame-retardant organohalogenated chemicals, products containing, prohibited acts, 597.714, 597.7141
Genetics program of Nevada System of Higher Education, 396.521-396.527
Hearing screenings of newborns
Brochures, preparation and distribution, 442.590
Diagnostic evaluation, recommendation, 442.570
Discharge without screening, restrictions, 442.540
Lead physician or audiologist, designation and duties, 442.580
Medical records, inclusion of information, 442.550, 442.560
Objection by parent or guardian, 442.560
Persons authorized to conduct screenings, 442.530, 442.550
Reports to Division of Public and Behavioral Health and Governor, 442.550
Heart disease, examination of newborns for critical congenital heart disease, 442.680
HIV, testing of pregnant women and newborns, 442.600-442.660
Hospital admission for purpose of giving birth, physical examination or medical history of patient, regulation, 449.0302
Hospital stay following childbirth, insurance coverage, 689A.717, 689B.520, 689C.194
Inheritable disorders, testing infants for, 442.008, 629.151, 629.171
Insurance coverage for newborns
Health maintenance organizations, 695C.1723, 695C.173
Individual and group policies, 689A.0423, 689A.043, 689B.033, 689B.0353
Nonprofit hospital or medical services corporations, 695B.1923, 695B.193
Intensive care of newborns, approval of service required, 449.087
Juvenile detention facilities, use of restraints restricted during pregnancy or delivery, 62B.230, 63.185
Lead levels, blood tests, 442.700
Maternal and Child Health Services Program
Administration, 442.130
Duties of Administrator of Division of Public and Behavioral Health, 442.160
Financial administration, 442.170
Purposes, 442.130
State plan, regulations, required provisions, 442.140-442.153
Maternal Mortality Review Committee, creation, duties, 442.764-442.774
Medicaid, payment of costs related to family planning, 422.27172
Medical bill, property exempt from execution on judgment for, 21.095
Medical malpractice (For general provisions, see MALPRACTICE)
Good Samaritan Law, 41.505, 41.506
Insurance, grants to subsidize, 396.905, 442.119-442.1198
Limitation of actions, 41A.097
Nevada Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week, designation and proclamation, 236.070
Newborn child delivered to provider of emergency services, 432B.630
Obstetrical access program, use of money, 396.905
Ophthalmia neonatorum, 442.030-442.110
Perinatal care, establishment of standards, 442.007
Pregnancy
Blood tests, requirements and exception, 442.010, 442.020, 442.640
Domestic violence battery upon pregnant woman, penalties, 200.485
Doula services, Medicaid coverage, 422.27177
Good Samaritan Law, 41.505, 41.506
Health insurance coverage
Complications of pregnancy
Group policies, 689B.260
Health maintenance organizations, 695C.172
Individual policies, 689A.042
Nonprofit hospital or medical services corporations, 695B.192
Gestational agreements, 689A.0424, 689B.03766, 689C.1945, 695A.1857, 695B.1948, 695C.1712, 695G.1716
Gynecological and obstetrical services
Group policies, 689B.031
Health maintenance organizations, 695C.1713
Individual policies, 689A.0413
Nonprofit hospital or medical services corporations, 695B.1914
Postpartum hospital stay
Group policies, 689B.520
Health insurance for small employers, 689C.194
Individual policies, 689A.717
Incarcerated persons
Limited services for certain persons before scheduled release, 422.272428
Obstetrical services, access to, 209.375, 209.3817
Physical and mental health of offenders, policy, 209.375
Prenatal and postnatal care of offenders, policy, 209.375
Restraints, use, 209.375, 209.376, 211.155
Indigent persons, establishment of prenatal care program, 422.309
Juvenile detention facilities, use of restraints restricted, 62B.230, 63.185
Maternity leave, 613.4383
Nevada Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act, 613.405, 613.4353-613.4383
Perinatal care, establishment of standards, 442.007
Syphilis, treatment required, 442.010, 442.020
Prenatal screenings and tests, insurance coverage
Fraternal benefit societies, 695A.1875
Group and blanket health insurance, 689B.03785
Health maintenance organizations, 695C.1698
Individual health insurance, 689A.0419
Managed care organizations, 695G.1717
Medicaid, 422.27174, 422.27178, 422.27179
Nonprofit hospital or medical services corporations, 695B.19195
Small employers, health benefit plans, 689C.1678
Prenatal substance use disorder
Action upon receipt of report, 432B.260
Authorized methods of making reports, contents, 432B.230
Child in need of protection, when deemed, 432B.330
Child welfare services, agencies which provide, authority to share information with state or local agencies, 432B.170
Notification and referral, 432B.220
Reports to Central Registry, 432B.310
Temporary detention of child, 432B.400
Preventable disorders, testing infants for, 442.008, 629.151, 629.171
Provider of health care or other services, definition, 442.003
Rheumatic fever, cooperative agreements concerning, 442.230
Sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait, screening for, 442.008
Social Security Act programs, Division of Public and Behavioral Health designated cooperative agency, 442.120
Special health care needs, services for children with
Administration, 442.180
Authorization required before services provided, 442.217
Cooperative agreements for discovery, diagnosis and treatment, 442.230
Duties of Administrator of Division of Public and Behavioral Health, 442.210, 442.215
Financial administration, 442.220
Purposes, 442.180
Recovery of costs from parents, 442.215
Substance use disorder, generally, 442.385-442.425
HEALTH, MENTAL (See MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES; MENTAL ILLNESS, PERSONS WITH)
HEALTH RECORDS (See MEDICAL RECORDS)
HEALTH REGULATIONS (See also HEALTH, STATE BOARD OF)
Agriculture, State Department of, powers unaffected, 439.540
Air pollution, ch. 445B
Bathhouses, public facilities, 444.065-444.120
Bedding and mattresses, sterilization and labeling of used items, 444.010-444.040
Camps, construction and labor, sanitation, 444.130-444.200
Cancer, treatment (See CANCER)
Children’s camps, 444.220-444.320
City councils, power to enforce, 266.330
Commissioner of Food and Drugs, powers unaffected, 439.540
Common towels, use in public places prohibited, 444.060
Controlled substances (See CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES)
Cosmetology, approval of regulations required, citations for violations, 644A.280, 644A.865
Dead bodies (See DEAD BODIES)
Do-not-resuscitate requests, 450B.490
Enforcement
City councils, powers, 266.330
Injunctions against violations, 439.565
Local health officers, duties, 439.550, 439.560
Public officers, duties, 439.560
Exemptions, 439.530
Food and drink establishments (See FOOD AND DRINK ESTABLISHMENTS)
Garbage and refuse disposal, unlawful acts, 444.621-444.645
Hotels and lodging places, 447.003-447.210
Immunizations (See IMMUNIZATIONS)
Lake Tahoe watershed, protection, 445A.170-445A.190
Local health officers (See also HEALTH, LOCAL BOARDS AND OFFICERS)
Enforcement of laws and regulations, 439.550, 439.560
Jurisdiction, 439.480
Neglect of duty, penalties, 439.580
Nuisances, abatement and removal, 439.490
Local ordinances and regulations, supersession by state regulations, 439.200
Mental health (See MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES)
Nudist colonies, sanitation, 444.065-444.120
Nuisances, abatement and removal, 439.490
Occupational diseases (See OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES)
Occupational safety and health (See OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH)
Penalties, 439.580
Poison, sales (See POISON)
Provider Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment, 449A.500-449A.581
Safe Drinking Water Act, compliance, 445A.270, 445A.295
Sexually transmitted diseases (See SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES)
Solid waste disposal, 444.440-444.620
Supervision and control by Division of Public and Behavioral Health, 439.480
Swimming pools, regulation of public facilities, 444.065-444.120
Tuberculosis, 441A.340-441A.400
Violations of laws or regulations
Injunctive relief, 439.565
Penalties, 439.580
Prosecutions, 439.570
Water pollution, 445A.300-445A.730
HEALTH SANITARIANS, PUBLIC (See also ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS)
Generally, ch. 625A
Fraternal benefit societies, offering of policies, 695A.235
Health insurers, offering of policies, 689A.419, 689B.285, 689C.143
Health maintenance organizations, offering of policies, 695C.201
Managed care organizations, offering of policies, 695G.095
Nonprofit hospital, medical or dental service corporations, offering of policies, 695B.319
Abandoned Property Trust Account, money transferred to University of Nevada School of Medicine, 120A.620
HEALTH SERVICES EXECUTIVES (See LONG-TERM CARE FACILITY ADMINISTRATORS AND HEALTH SERVICES EXECUTIVES)
Abuse, neglect, exploitation, isolation or abandonment of older person or vulnerable person by licensee, receipt of reports, 200.5095
Administrative Procedure Act, applicability, 233B.039
Alzheimer’s disease or other severe dementia, regulation of care facilities for persons with, 449.0302
Anatomical donation organizations, nontransplant, regulations, duties, 451.587
Anesthesia services, duties, 449.448
Audits by Legislative Auditor, 232B.235
Auto-injectable epinephrine administered by authorized entities, receipt of reports, duties, 450B.712
Aversive intervention and restraints, review of corrective plans, 449A.257
Bathhouses, regulation, 444.065-444.120
Bedding and mattresses, sterilization and labeling, duties, 444.010-444.040
Biological agents, investigation of exposures, 441A.163-441A.169
Birth defects and adverse birth outcomes, statewide information system, 442.330
Birthing centers, freestanding, regulations, 449.0302
Budget
Base budgets, fundamental review, 218E.435-218E.450
State Budget Act, 353.150-353.246
Building regulations, duties, 446.942
Burial and removal permits, duties, 440.500, 440.510
Cancer, duties, fees, reports, 457.065, 457.230-457.250
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, duties relating to masks and face shields, 439.255
Chemical agents, investigation of exposures, 441A.163-441A.169
Child care facilities
Accommodation facilities, duties, 432A.136
Administrative sanctions, regulation, 432A.188
Breast feeding, facilities to provide appropriate space, regulation, 432A.1771
Emergency response plans and requirements, 432A.077
Employee training, duties, 432A.177
Immunization of children, duties, 432A.230, 432A.235
Licensing standards, 432A.077
Physical activity of children, regulation, 432A.1771
Play space at on-site child care facilities, duties, 432A.078
Practices and policies, 432A.077
Small child care establishments, regulation, 432A.077
Chiropractic physicians, willful disobedience of regulations, 634.018
City boards of health, approval of regulations, 439.460
Co-occurring disorders, persons with, care and treatment, 433.324
Communicable diseases, ch. 441A
Community-based living arrangement services, regulations, 449.0302
Computers, establishment of written policy on appropriate use, 242.300
Construction and labor camps, inspection and supervision, 444.130-444.200
Contested cases, applicability of adjudication procedures, 622A.120
Controlled substance remediation, duties, 439.4797
Cosmetology, duties, 644A.280, 644A.865
County boards of health
Regulations, approval, 439.350
Reports, authority to require, 439.340
Creation, 439.030
Criminal actions in which position of State vexatious, frivolous or in bad faith, award of attorney’s fees and litigation expenses to prevailing party, 41.0393
Cultural competency training for certain agents or employees of facilities, regulation, 449.103
Dairy products, duties regarding regulations, 584.069
Dementia patients, continuing education for certain caregivers, regulations, 449.094
Dentists, willful violations of regulations, 631.3485
Detoxification technicians, duties, 458.025
Diapering Resources Account, regulations, 422A.675
Dietitians, regulation, ch. 640E
Discrimination, prohibited types, regulation, 449.0302, 449.032, 449.101
District boards of health, approval of regulations, 439.366, 439.410
Do-not-resuscitate requests, regulations, 450B.490
DUI, adoption of standards for evaluation centers, 484C.310
Emergency medical services, 449.0302, ch. 450B
Employment agencies contracting with persons to provide nonmedical services related to personal care, regulation, 449.03005
Environmental Commission, State, designation of member, 445B.200
Executive Officer, 439.070
Fees, 439.150
Fluoridation of water in certain counties, regulations, 445A.055
Food and Drugs, Commissioner of, biennial report to Board, 585.230
Food establishments, sanitation regulation, 446.940
Food supplies, sanitation regulation, 439.200
Foster homes, duties, 424.020
Foundling reports, approval of form, 440.330
Frozen desserts, regulation, 584.099-584.107
Genetic testing, establishment of procedures for obtaining informed consent, 629.181
Gerovital H3, regulation, 585.495
Gifts or grants, general authority to accept, 353.335-353.339
Group care facilities
Businesses providing referrals to facilities, licensure and regulation, 449.0305
Emergency response plans, adoption, 449.0302
Health care records, retention or destruction, duties, 629.051, 629.053
Health districts, creation, 439.369-439.410
Hearings generally, 439.190
Heart disease, examination of newborns for critical congenital heart disease, regulation, 442.680
Hepatitis, dissemination of identifying data concerning person with history of, confidentiality, 460.020
Hospitals, regulations, duties, 449.0302
Hypodermics, sterile device program, duties, receipt of reports, 439.988, 439.989
Immunization Information System, administration, 439.265
Infants
Blindness, prevention in infants, duties, 442.085
Hearing screenings of newborns, regulations, 442.500-442.590
Preventable or inheritable disorders, testing of infants, 442.008
Institutionalized patients, contents of records concerning, regulation, 439.230
Insurers, powers, receipt of reports, 689A.750
Intermediary service organizations, regulations, 449.4327, 449.4336
Internet website, duties, immunities, 237.360, 239.008, 239B.050, 239B.060, 622.085
Joint Interim Standing Committee on Health and Human Services, review of Board regulations, 439B.225
Laetrile, regulation, 585.495
Lead, receipt of reports of blood tests, 442.700
Legislative review of public agencies, ch. 232B
Local boards and officers, supervision, 439.150, 439.200
Local regulations, supersession by state regulations, 439.200
Lupus and variants, reporting and analyzing information, 439.497-439.499
Mammography, duties, 457.065, 457.1857
Maternal and Child Health, Advisory Board on, appointments, 442.133
Mausoleums, vaults and crypts, construction regulation, 452.210
Medical facilities and other related entities (See also MEDICAL FACILITIES AND OTHER RELATED ENTITIES)
Deeds of trust, service of certain notices, 107.080
Licensing and regulation, ch. 449
Sale of property on execution, notice, 21.130
Medical laboratories, duties, ch. 622, ch. 652
Meetings, quorum, ch. 241, 439.060
Members
Appointment, number, 439.030
Compensation, 439.080
Qualifications, 232A.020, 439.030
Status as civil officers, removal, 232A.030
Term of office, 232A.020, 439.040
Vacancies, 232A.020
Mental health services, regulations, 433A.160, 433A.165, 433A.713
Mental illness, persons with, care and treatment, 433.324
Minority Health and Equity, Office of, appointment of Advisory Committee, 232.482
Mobile medical units, duties, 449.0302
Music therapists, duties, ch. 622, ch. 640D
Naprapathy, procedure for disciplinary action, regulations, 634B.700
Nonemergency secure behavioral health transport services providers, licensing and regulation, 433.3317
Nudist colonies, supervision, 444.065-444.120
Nuisances, prevention and control, 439.200
Nurses, performance of laboratory procedures, regulation, 652.215
Ophthalmia neonatorum, regulation, 442.085
Ordinances, supersession by state regulations, 439.200
Oriental medicine, doctors of, willful disobedience of regulations, 634A.170
Osteopathic physicians, willful disobedience of regulations, 633.131
Parentage, voluntary acknowledgment, duties, 440.285
Patient safety, regulation, 439.890
Payments of money for services provided by agency, procedures, 353.146-353.148
Perinatal care, regulation, 442.007
Physician Visa Waiver Program, regulations, 439A.170, 439A.180
Predatory Animal and Rodent Committee, State, membership, 567.030
Provider Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment, 449A.500-449A.581
Public engagement policy, adoption, requirements, 232.003
Public health emergencies, 439.950-439.983
Public Works-Compliance and Code Enforcement Section, consultations with Deputy Administrator, 341.100, 446.942
Publication and distribution of regulations, 439.200
Rabies, duties, 441A.410
Radiation control, duties, 457.065, 459.010-459.290
Radiation Therapy and Radiologic Imaging Advisory Committee, recommendations, 653.450
Radioactive waste, exposure of personnel, regulation, 459.070
Radiological agents, investigation of exposures, 441A.163-441A.169
Refractive surgery centers, duties, 449.0302
Regulations generally, 439.200
Rural hospitals, regulation, 449.0302
Secretary, 439.070
Sentinel events, duties, reports, 439.835, 439.843
Sewage disposal, residential individual systems, regulation, effect, 444.650
Sexual assault, regulations, 449.0302
Sexually transmitted diseases
Designation of laboratories for blood tests, 442.010
Testing for, regulation, 441A.315
Sickle cell disease and variants, reporting of information, regulation, adoption of fee schedule, 439.4931, 439.4933
Sickle cell trait, testing of infants for, regulation, 442.008
Skilled nursing, facilities for, installation and use of electronic communication devices, regulation, 449A.188
Sovereign immunity waived, 41.0305-41.039
Special health care needs, services for children with, duties, 442.190
State institutions, sanitation regulation, 444.330
STEMI receiving centers, designation of hospitals, duties, 449.2035
Stroke centers, designation of hospitals, duties, 449.203
Subpoenas, 439.190, 640E.310, 640E.320
Substance use disorders
Persons with, care and treatment, 433.324
Prevention coalitions, regulations, 458.033
Suicide prevention hotline, regulations, duties, 433.708
Sunset Subcommittee, review of Board, 232B.220-232B.250
Supremacy of authority in all health matters, 439.150
Swimming pools, regulation, 444.065-444.120
Trauma, regulation of treatment, 450B.237, 450B.238
Unlicensed caregivers, training, regulations, 449.0925
Uranium and thorium operations, regulation, 459.300-459.370
Variances from regulations, 439.200
Veterans, collection of data, reports, 417.0194, 622.120
Vital statistics, ch. 440
Water
Safe Drinking Water Act, regulations, 445A.270, 445A.295
Supplies, sanitary protection, 439.200
Witnesses, power to summon, 439.190
Proclamation, 236.041
Apprentices
Advertisements or promotional materials, requirements, 637B.237
Audiogram or sales document, signature requirements, 637B.236
Definition, 637B.025
Identification, 637B.237
License
Display, 637B.239
Issuance, 637B.195
Period of apprenticeship, limitation, 637B.238
Regulations, 637B.194, 637B.235
Selection of hearing aid, requirements, 637B.236
Sponsors, requirements, 637B.075, 637B.195, 637B.235
Supervision and responsibility for work, 637B.236
Assistive devices, 597.264-597.2667, 637B.250
Audiograms
Authority to make for physician or member of related profession, 637B.243
Prepared by apprentice, requirements, 637B.236
Board (See SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY, AUDIOLOGY AND HEARING AID DISPENSING BOARD)
Business licenses
Prohibited acts by local governments, 244.335, 266.355, 268.095, 268.0978, 269.170, 269.174
Renewal of professional license, requirements, 622.240
Cease and desist orders, 637B.290
Conditions imposed on practice of licensee, authority of Board, 637B.280
Continuing education, 637B.191
Controlled substances or dangerous drugs, effect of conviction for violations, 637B.250
Definitions, 637B.020-637B.075
Disciplinary and other actions
Authorized actions, 637B.280
Background checks authorized, 622.360
Civil penalties, 637B.145, 637B.280
Complaint against applicant or licensee, 637B.260, 637B.288
Consent or settlement agreements, conditions and limitations, 622.330, 622A.170
Contested cases, procedures, ch. 622A
Grounds, 622.360, 637B.250, 637B.255
Hearing officer or panel, authority, 637B.145
Medical cannabis, disciplinary action prohibited, 678C.660
Open Meeting Law, applicability, 622.320
Records, 622.330, 637B.280, 637B.288
Reprimands, private reprimands prohibited, 637B.280
Suspension or revocation of license
Authority of Board, 637B.280
Child support obligations, effect, 637B.255
Contested cases, revocation and reinstatement of license, 622A.410
Summary suspension authorized, procedures, 233B.127
Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act, Uniform, ch. 415A
Fines, 637B.145
Fingerprints, 622.360
Homeopathic physicians’ licensing laws inapplicable, 630A.090
Industrial Insurance Act, violations, 637B.250
Injunctive relief, 637B.310
Inspections by Board, 637B.295
Legislative declaration, 637B.010
Licenses
Admission to practice without examination, 637B.190
Application, 637B.166
Armed Forces members
Opportunities for license reciprocity, 622.510
Temporary license, issuance to spouses, 637B.200
Child support obligations, effect, 637B.166, 637B.255
Debt owed state agency, effect, 353C.1965, 622.240
Display, 637B.239
Examinations, 637B.160, 637B.191, 637B.193, 637B.194
Expiration, 233B.127, 637B.191
Fees, 637B.175
Inactive status, 637B.191
Issuance, 637B.190
Provisional license, 637B.201
Qualifications, 637B.160, 637B.193
Regulations, 637B.194
Reinstatement, 637B.191
Renewal, 622.240, 637B.166, 637B.191, 637B.201
Suspension and revocation (See Disciplinary and other actions, this heading)
Temporary license, 637B.200
Veterans
Denial of benefit eligibility, prohibited acts, 417.0185
Opportunities for license reciprocity, 622.510
Reports to Interagency Council on Veterans Affairs, 417.0194, 622.120
Medical facilities, unlicensed operation, 637B.250
Occupational therapists’ licensing laws inapplicable, 640A.070
Osteopathic physicians’ licensing laws inapplicable, 633.171
Physicians’ licensing laws inapplicable, 630.047
Prepaid services contracts with public employee organizations, 287.500-287.530
Property, exemption from execution, 21.090
Respiratory care practitioners, prohibited medical services, 630.279
Sale of hearing aids by catalog, mail or Internet, 637B.242
Unlicensed practice, 179.121, 637B.290, 637B.291, 637B.310
Unprofessional conduct, acts constituting, grounds for disciplinary action, 637B.250
Violation of laws, criminal penalties, 637B.320
Assistive devices
Express warranties on sale or lease, 597.264-597.2667
Healthy Nevada, Fund for a, use to provide devices for eligible residents, 439.630
Violations, grounds for disciplinary action, 637B.250
Centers for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing, authorized services, 427A.797
Children
Discounts and rebates for hearing devices and related costs, program to negotiate, 427A.605
Indigent children, development of program to provide hearing aids to, 427A.040, 427A.610
Definition, 637B.044
Execution, exemption from, 21.090
Leases, prohibition on certain offers to lease hearing aids, 597.997
Sales
By catalog, mail or Internet, 637B.242
Retail installment sales, applicability of Truth in Lending Act, 597.997
HEARING DOGS (See DISABILITIES, PERSONS WITH—Service animals or service animals in training)
HEARING IMPAIRED PERSONS (See DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING, PERSONS WHO ARE)
HEARING THERAPISTS (See also SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS AND AUDIOLOGISTS)
Generally, ch. 637B
HEARINGS DIVISION (See ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF)
HEARINGS, PRELIMINARY (See PRELIMINARY HEARINGS)
HEARSAY (See also EVIDENCE)
Exceptions
Ancient documents, statements in, 51.235
Availability of declarant immaterial, 51.075-51.305
Certificates of marriage, baptism or similar ceremonies, 51.195
Character, reputation as to, 51.285
Child’s description of physical abuse or sexual conduct, 51.385
Commercial publications, 51.245
Credibility of declarant, 51.069
Death, statement under belief of impending, 51.335
Declarant unavailable, 51.315-51.355
Documents affecting interest in property, 51.215, 51.225
Emotional, physical or mental condition, 51.105
Examples illustrative, not restrictive, 51.075, 51.315
Excited utterance, 51.095
Family history, 51.265, 51.305, 51.355
Family records, 51.205
Former testimony, 51.325
General history, 51.275, 51.305
Hearsay within hearsay, 51.067
Learned treatises, 51.255
Market reports, 51.245
Marriages, 51.165-51.205, 51.355
Medical diagnosis or treatment, statements made for, 51.115
Mental, emotional or physical condition, 51.105
Personal or family history, 51.265, 51.305, 51.355
Physical, mental or emotional conditions, 51.105
Present impressions, 51.085
Public records and reports, 51.155-51.175, 51.215
Recorded recollections, 51.125
Regularly conducted activity, 51.135, 51.145, 52.260
Religious organizations, records of, 51.185
Statement against interest, 51.345
Victims of certain crimes, statements by, 171.196, 172.135
Grand juries, 172.135
Pharmacy, State Board of, hearings, 639.248
Preliminary examinations, 171.196
Rule, 51.065
HEARSES (For vehicles generally, see MOTOR VEHICLES)
Certificates of public convenience and necessity or permits, exemption, 706.745
Definitions, 706.076
Funeral processions, traffic laws (See FUNERALS)
Mental health crisis, persons in a, authority to transport to certain facilities, 433A.160
Causes of action abolished, 41.370-41.420
Anatomical gifts, 451.500-451.598, 460.100-460.160
Boating under the influence, exemption from blood tests, 488.460
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (See CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION)
Driving under the influence, exemption from certain sobriety tests, 484C.160
Hospitals, designation as STEMI receiving centers, 449.2035
Identification cards, imprinting of symbol of medical condition, 483.3485, 483.840, 483.863
Industrial insurance, heart disorders excluded from definition of injury, 616A.265
Liability for procurement, distribution or use of body parts for transplantation, 460.010
Newborns with critical congenital heart disease, 442.680
Obesity defined, 0.038
Occupational diseases
Firefighters, police officers and arson investigators, 617.457, 617.459
Reports of claims regarding heart diseases, preparation, availability to public, 617.357
Open-heart surgery, approval of facilities performing, 449.087
Postpartum care services, Medicaid coverage, 422.271775
Sale or purchase of human organs for transplantation prohibited, 201.460, 451.590
Wellness and the Prevention of Chronic Disease, State Program for, 439.514-439.525
Allocation and rationing plans, preparation and administration, 701.210
Bulk sales and deliveries, requirements regarding delivery tickets, 581.385
Definition, 445C.230
Petroleum heating products
Adoption and enforcement of specifications, 590.071, 590.090
Definition, 590.020
Labeling of tanks, dispensers and trucks, 590.090
Numerical grade designations, use, 590.090
Sales of nonconforming product prohibited, 590.090
Sales and use tax exemption, 372.300, 374.305
Storage tanks
Cleanup of discharges
Collection of fees, ch. 360A
Procedures, imposition of fees, 445C.150-445C.410
Heating fuels, labeling requirements, 590.090
Inspections by Public Utilities Commission, 703.153
State purchasing, adoption of standards for devices that use oil, 333.4611
HEIRS (See also ESTATES OF DECEDENTS; INTESTATE SUCCESSION; WILLS)
Advancements (See ADVANCEMENTS)
Agreements with heir finders for recovery of property, 139.135
Declaratory judgments, 30.060
Disclaimer of interests in property, ch. 120
False pretenses, 199.360
Gaming, approval of heir of licensee to engage in certain activities without license, 463.1725
Murder or felonious killing of decedent, forfeiture of benefits by culpable actor, ch. 41B
Partition of heirs property, 39.600-39.705
Property tax on estate, duty to pay, 361.240
Real Property Transfer on Death Act, Uniform, 111.655-111.699
Unknown heirs, actions and proceedings against, 12.120, 14.040
Wills, forgery, 205.090
Wrongful death, action for damages, 41.085
HELICOPTERS (See also AIRCRAFT; AVIATION)
Advisory committees on aircraft noise, powers and duties, 244.412-244.416
Facilities for landing on buildings, 477.170
Medical helicopters, approval for operation, 439A.104
Noise violations, establishment of toll-free telephone number to report, 244.418
Wildlife violations, 501.376, 503.010
Local government purchasing of personal safety equipment, procedures, 332.115
Mopeds, requirements, exceptions, 486.231
Motorcycles, requirements, 486.231, 486.241
Off-highway vehicles, requirements, 490.130
HELPING DOGS (See DISABILITIES, PERSONS WITH—Service animals or service animals in training)
Facilities for the treatment of irreversible renal disease (See also MEDICAL FACILITIES AND OTHER RELATED ENTITIES)
211 system for nonemergency information and referrals, 232.359
Assessment of fees to increase compensation to Medicaid providers, 422.3791-422.3795
Child abuse or neglect, reports, duties, 432B.220-432B.250, 432B.290
Commerce tax, authorized deductions from gross revenue, 363C.210
Community health worker pools, additional licensure unnecessary, 449.03013
Complaints, 449.0307
Consumer Health Advocate, duties, 232.459
Definition, 449.0046
Disciplinary action, 449.160-449.174
Discrimination against patients or residents, prohibited acts, duties, regulation, 449.0302, 449.101-449.104
Employees and agents, training requirements, 449.0925, 449.103
Enforcement of laws, expenditures, recovery of costs, 449.0306, 449.0308
Health care records (See also MEDICAL RECORDS)
Suspension of license or cessation of operation, procedures following, 449.171
Inspections, 449.0307, 449.131-449.133
Licenses
Amendment of license, 449.087
Application, filing, contents, 449.040
Criminal history disqualification, petitions to determine, fee, 449.03008
Exemptions, 449.0301
Expiration and renewal, 449.089
Fees, deposit, 449.0306, 449.050, 449.089
Form and contents of license, 449.085
Investigations, 449.0307
Issuance, validity and nontransferability, 449.080
Nonmedical services related to personal care, additional license unnecessary, 449.03017
Provisional license, 449.091
Requirement, 449.030
Standards, qualifications and other regulations, 449.0302
Patients’ rights, 449.160, 449A.100-449A.118
Prohibited acts, penalties, 449.205-449.240
Prosecution of violations, 449.240
Residential facilities for groups, certain referrals unlawful, 449.209
Unlicensed operation, 449.0308, 449.210, 449.220
Sales and use tax exemption for products, 372.283, 374.287
Technicians, possession and administration of dangerous drugs, 454.213
Driving vehicle under the influence, exemption from blood test, 484C.160
Identification cards, imprinting of symbol of medical condition, 483.3485, 483.840, 483.863
Medicaid, prescription drug coverage, 422.4025
Operating vessel under the influence, exemption from blood test, 488.460
Adulterated food, approved hemp component exempt, 585.310
Cannabis Compliance Board, consultation with State Department of Agriculture, regulatory authority, 678A.400, 678A.450
Cannabis establishments
Independent testing laboratories, authority to test commodities or products containing hemp, 557.270, 678B.290
Sales of commodity or product made using hemp, authority of adult-use retail stores, 678B.520
Testing by independent testing laboratory required before sales of commodities or products, 439.532
Controlled substances laws, hemp excluded from definition of marijuana, 453.096
Food establishments, purchase and use of hemp, 446.844
Growers, handlers and producers
Agricultural hemp seed
Growers, retention authorized, requirements for obtaining, 557.250, 557.260
Handlers, restrictions on obtaining, 557.260
Plan for disposal, 557.200
Applicability of laws, 557.190
Commodities or products, testing by independent testing laboratories, exceptions, 557.270
Crops
Detain, seize or embargo, authority of Department, 557.240
Disposal or remediation, 557.200, 557.240
Inspection and analysis of growing crop, 557.240
Samples, collection, harvesting of crop following, 557.270
Testing of crops, 557.240, 557.270
Disciplinary action, 557.280
Fines, 557.240, 557.280, 557.290
Growers
Agricultural hemp seed, retention authorized, requirements for obtaining, 557.250, 557.260
Identification of property on which crop located, duties, 557.250
Production of hemp, authorized methods, 557.250
Records, maintenance and inspection, 557.240
Handlers
Records, maintenance and inspection, 557.240
Restrictions on obtaining hemp and hemp seed, 557.260
Land and crop management practices, 557.200, 557.240
Producers, compliance with certain requirements, 557.260
Registration
Change in business name or ownership, effect, 557.200
Child support obligations, effect, 557.210, 557.220
Criminal history disqualification, petitions to determine, fee, 557.225
Expiration, 557.200
Failure to register, penalties, 557.290
Fees, 557.200
Fingerprinting or background check, 557.200
Notice of surrender or nonrenewal, 557.200
Producers, registration as grower or handler required, 557.200
Renewal, 557.200, 557.230, 557.280
Requirement, 557.200
Suspension or revocation, 557.220, 557.240, 557.280
Transfer of registration, 557.200
Violations, 557.280
Sites, certification and registration, 557.205, 557.260
Testing of hemp by independent testing laboratories, exceptions, 557.270
THC levels, establishment of maximum concentration, testing of crop, effect of exceeding maximum concentration, 557.240, 557.260, 557.270
Medical cannabis establishments
Acquisition and use, authority, 678C.410, 678C.490
Independent testing laboratories, authority to test commodities or products containing hemp, 678B.290
Sales of commodity or product made using hemp, authority of production facilities and dispensaries, 678B.520
Testing by independent testing laboratory required before sales of commodities or products, 439.532
Synthetic cannabinoid, prohibited acts, 453.572, 557.255
Testing and labeling of certain products containing cannabidiol, 439.532
Veterinarians, authority to administer or recommend products containing, 638.135
HENDERSON, CITY OF (For general provisions, see CITIES)
City charter, City Charters Volume
Clark County Crime Prevention Act of 2016, use of tax proceeds, Special & Local Acts Volume pp. 349-360
Clark County property tax for capital projects, distribution formula, 354.59815
Clark County Sales and Use Tax Act of 2005, use of proceeds, Special & Local Acts Volume pp. 361-369
Community redevelopment (See also COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT)
Termination of redevelopment plans, use of revenue, 279.439, 279.6855
Contractors, multijurisdictional business licenses, 244.33501, 268.0951
Endangered species, impact fee for preservation, 244.386, 268.4413, 268.4415
Historic neighborhoods, preservation, 268.190
Housing authorities (See also HOUSING AUTHORITIES)
Local Government Budget and Finance Act, applicability, 354.474
Regional authority, participation, 315.7805-315.7813
Las Vegas urban growth zone, projects, 463.3094, Special & Local Acts Volume pp. 189-191
Nevada State University campus, tax increment area, 278C.155
Oversized and overweight vehicles, regional advisory committee, 484D.800, 484D.810
Regional Business Development Advisory Council, Special & Local Acts Volume pp. 193-196
Regional planning (See REGIONAL PLANNING)
Sidewalk vendors, regulation, 268.097991-268.097998, 446.861
State Board of Health, duties, 441A.120
Advanced practice registered nurses, services provided by, Medicaid coverage, 422.27235
Blood banks, identifying data concerning person with history of viral hepatitis may be furnished to, 460.020
Child care facilities, control of disease, 441A.190
Communicable diseases generally (See COMMUNICABLE DISEASES)
Confidentiality of information, permissible disclosure, 49.245, 441A.220, 441A.230
Correctional facilities, control of disease, 441A.190
Faith healing, rights and duties of person dependent on, 441A.210
Health authorities, powers and duties, 441A.160, 441A.170
Industrial insurance benefits for public safety and medical personnel, 616A.035, 616A.265, 616C.052
Insurance coverage for certain services, reimbursement of certain health care providers
Fraternal benefit societies, 695A.1843, 695A.1844
Health insurance for small employers, 689C.1671
Health maintenance organizations, 695C.1743
Hospital or medical services corporations, 695B.1924, 695B.1926
Individual and group health insurance, 689A.0437, 689B.0312
Managed care organizations, 695G.1705, 695G.1707
Medicaid coverage, 422.27235
Medicaid
Advanced practice registered nurses and physician assistants, reimbursement for services, 422.27235
Prescription drug coverage, 422.4025
Testing for, preventing or treating, payment of certain costs, 422.27173, 422.27235
Medical facilities, control of disease, 441A.190
Occupational disease benefits
Employees generally, 617.481
Police officers, firefighters and emergency medical attendants, 617.485, 617.487
Reports of claims, preparation, availability to public, 617.357
Physician assistants, services provided by, Medicaid coverage, 422.27235
Pregnant women, testing for hepatitis, 442.013
Prohibited acts by contagious person, warning by health authority, penalty, 441A.180
Reports to health authority, 441A.120, 441A.150, 441A.920
Right to receive treatment from physician or clinic of choice, 441A.200
Schools, control of disease, 441A.190
Sexually transmitted diseases, 441A.240-441A.330
HERB SEEDS (See VEGETABLES—Vegetable seeds)
HERBAL MEDICINE (See ORIENTAL MEDICINE, DOCTORS OF)
HERBICIDES (See PESTICIDES)
Providers of wellness services, authorized and prohibited acts, 629.580
HEROIN (See generally CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES)
HI - HY
Bovine carcass, conditions authorizing possession, penalties for violation, 566.025, 566.045
Diseased animals or animals that died a natural or accidental death, unlawful sales, 583.010, 583.700
Endangered species, prohibited acts involving animal parts or by-products, 597.905
Fur dealers (See FUR DEALERS)
Horses, possession of hide when selling horse meat, civil penalty, 583.050, 583.700
Junk dealers
Description of purchases, posting, 647.020
Shipping permits required, 647.070
Statements from vendors, acquisition, 647.060
HIGH-INTEREST LOAN SERVICES (See DEFERRED DEPOSIT LOANS, HIGH-INTEREST LOANS AND TITLE LOANS)
HIGH-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE (See also HAZARDOUS MATERIALS)
Storage in Nevada prohibited, 459.910
HIGH-RISK BEHAVIOR PROTECTION ORDERS
Acts which constitute high-risk behavior, 33.550
Applications for order
Contents, 33.560
False or misleading applications, penalty, 33.660
Hearings, 33.565
Persons who may file, grounds for filing, 33.560
Service of application and notice of hearing, 33.560
Central Repository
Duty to transmit information to Repository, 33.095, 33.570, 33.580, 33.640, 33.650, 179A.600
Removal of records, procedures, remedies for failure to remove, 33.650
Child, orders for protection from, 3.2201, 4.370
Child under 18 years of age as adverse party, applicable provisions, 33.650
Contents of orders, 33.590
Copy of order to applicant and adverse party, 33.620
Court clerks, duties, 33.570, 33.580, 33.620
Courts, jurisdiction, availability for issuance of orders, 1.130, 4.370, 33.565
Dissolution of orders, 33.575, 33.600, 33.640
Emergency orders, requirements for issuance, 33.570, 33.575
Enforcement of orders, 33.620
Expiration of orders, 33.575, 33.640
Extended orders, requirements for issuance, 33.580
Firearms
Concealed carry permit, grounds for denial or revocation, 202.3657
Concealed firearms, adverse party to surrender permit, 33.590
Surrender of firearms, procedures, return of surrendered or seized firearm to adverse party, 33.600, 33.640
Hearings, requirements, 33.565-33.580
Notice of order to law enforcement agency, 33.620
Renewal of extended orders, 33.640
Service of orders, withholding of personal identifying information, 33.620
Violations
Arrest of adverse party, procedures, certification of notice, 33.590, 33.630
False or misleading applications, penalty, 33.660
Felony committed in violation of order, additional penalty, 193.166
Intentional violations, penalty, 33.670
HIGH SCHOOLS (See SCHOOLS, PUBLIC)
HIGH-SPEED RAIL SYSTEM, NEVADA
Declaration of completion, 705.900
Franchisee, selection, rights and duties, 705.870
Legislative declaration, 705.800
Nevada High-Speed Rail Authority
Chair, selection, 705.850
Compensation, 705.850
Creation as separate legal entity, 705.850
Debt, authority to incur, payment and security, 705.890
Financing agreements, 705.890
Incorporation, immunity from liability, 705.880
Membership of governing body, ch. 232A, 705.850
Purpose, 705.860
HIGHER EDUCATION, NEVADA SYSTEM OF (See NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION)
County commissioners, powers, 244A.291-244A.343
Junkyards, location and screening, 410.095-410.210
Outdoor advertising, 410.220-410.410
HIGHWAY FUND, STATE (See STATE FINANCES AND FUNDS)
Abandoned vehicles, removal, 487.230, 487.235
Actions against Division for acts and omissions of officer, limitation, 41.0336
Archeological explorations or excavations, duties, 381.221, 381.223
Assistance to or from other agency, implied agreements, 277.035
Authorized emergency vehicles, designation, equipment, 484A.480
Badge or identification, sale or possession of counterfeit, 205.175
Behavioral health issues, interactions with persons suffering from, 289.680
Billboards violating law, duty to report, 405.090
Burial sites, human remains found that are thought to be native Indian, notifications, procedures, 383.175
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, masks and face shields, 439.255
Chief
Appointment, 480.310
Certification and training, 289.450-289.605
Jury duty, exemption, 6.020
Nevada Threat Analysis Center Advisory Committee, member, 480.540
Powers and duties, 480.330
Communicable diseases
Disclosure of information related to occupation, 441A.220
Industrial insurance benefits, 616A.035, 616A.265, 616C.052
Occupational disease benefits, 617.487
Testing of person who may have exposed officer to disease, 441A.195, 629.069
Compliance Enforcement Division, duties, 481.048
Composition, 480.310
Contractors performing work on highways, permits for use of law enforcement vehicles, authority, 408.437
Cooperation, implied agreements, 277.035
Crash reports, duties, 480.600, 484E.110
Creation of Division, 480.300
Criminal actions in which position of State vexatious, frivolous or in bad faith, award of attorney’s fees and litigation expenses to prevailing party, 41.0393
Demographic information, collection, requirements, 239B.028
False reports of crimes unlawful, 207.280
Firearms or dangerous weapons, confiscation and disposition, 202.340
Flashing lights on vehicles, permits and fees, 484D.185
Force, use of, requirements, prohibited acts, 193.3015-193.309
Forfeiture of property connected with crime, distribution and use of proceeds of sale, 179.118, 179.1187, 179.119
Functions and responsibilities, 480.140
Governmental services tax, collection, 371.190
Hazardous materials
Enforcement of regulations, 459.500
Radioactive waste, enforcement of regulations, 459.250
Repository for Information Concerning Hazardous Materials in Nevada, 459.715, 459.725
Historical and scientific investigations, notification, duties, 381.205, 381.221
Juvenile justice information, confidentiality, release in certain circumstances, penalty for unlawful use, 62H.025
Motor carriers
Crashes, reports, 706.251
Enforcement of laws, 706.231, 706.235, 706.246
Permits, appointment of troopers as vendors, 481.051
Size, weight and load limits, enforcement of laws, 484D.675
Motor vehicle fuel, power to take samples, 590.100
Obstruction of criminal investigation, 199.510-199.540
Personnel (See also PEACE OFFICERS)
Body cameras, use, 289.830
Cadets, payment for holding self ready for duty, restrictions, 480.320
Duties generally, 480.360
Heart and lung diseases, compensation, 617.454-617.459
Industrial insurance (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)
Insurance coverage for surviving spouse or dependent child of officer killed in line of duty, 287.021, 287.0477
Medical cannabis, authority to preclude use, 678C.850
Peace officer powers, 289.270
Qualifications of appointed personnel, 480.350
Salaries and expenses, payment, 480.330
Temporary total disability, election to receive salary in lieu of compensation for injury, 281.153
Training academy applicants, requests for background information, 179A.075, 239B.010
Uniforms or equipment damaged during duty, reimbursement for repair or replacement, 289.800
Petroleum products, power to take samples, 590.100
Public Safety, Department of, part of, 480.130
Racial profiling, prohibited acts, disclosure of information concerning, 289.820
Radioactive waste, enforcement of regulations, 459.250
Records of criminal history (See also CRIMINAL HISTORY, RECORDS OF)
Central Repository, exchange of statistical data, 176.0128
Revolving Account, creation, use, 480.370
School crisis, emergency or suicide, development of model management plan, duties, 388.253
Seizure
Manufactured or mobile homes or commercial coaches, authority, 489.661
Vehicles, authority, 482.540, 482.542
Sovereign immunity waived, 41.0305-41.039
Special events, contracts to provide traffic control services, 480.340
Special fuel laws, duties and taxes, 481.0481
Taxicabs, enforcement of laws, 706.8818
Tear gas bombs and weapons, purchase, possession or transport, 202.375
Tow car operators, conditions for use of services, 706.4485
Traffic laws (See TRAFFIC CONTROL)
Traffic stops, record of information concerning, duties, 484B.833
Troopers (See Personnel, this heading)
Wildlife laws, enforcement, 501.375, 501.3845
Yellow Dot Program, duties, 277A.347
HIGHWAY USER FEE APPORTIONMENT ACT, INTERSTATE
Public works, requirements for preference in bidding, 338.0117
Abandonment of vehicle on road unlawful, 487.281
Access to other land open for public use, right-of-way reserved, 321.355
Accessory roads and public roads
Attorney General, duties, 321.750, 405.204
Closure or restriction of use, 405.203
Governmental immunity from liability for damages relating to use, 405.202
Legislative declaration, 405.204
Use and maintenance, 405.202
Acquisition of property
Federal requirements, compliance, 342.105
General requirements, 408.487
Regional transportation commissions, powers, 277A.250
Relocation assistance, ch. 342, 371.047
Animals
Cattle guards, construction by railroads, 705.130
Damage from driving along highway, 405.240
Dead animals, deposit on road unlawful, 202.185
Ranging on highway, liability, 568.360
Reckless riding or driving along highway, 202.530
Riding or driving animal-drawn vehicles, 484B.103, 574.180
Running at large on road, 244.355, 568.360
Substance injurious to animals, disposal on road unlawful, penalty, 574.160
Wildlife Crossings Account, use, 408.656
Armed Forces, naming of highways and roads after deceased members, procedures, funding, 408.119, 417.400, 417.410
Barriers for access control, unauthorized crossing or destruction, 408.427
Beautification, 244A.291-244A.343, ch. 410
Bicycle lanes, development, 408.233, 408.234, 408.321
Billboards (See BILLBOARDS)
Bonds
General obligation or revenue bonds, issuance in certain counties, 244A.637
Special obligation bonds, issuance by State, 408.273
Bridges (See BRIDGES)
Carpool lanes, designation, 484A.460
Cemeteries, construction through or over enclosed grounds restricted, 452.300
Centerline defined, 484A.040
Charitable organizations, solicitation on highway medians or sidewalks
Minors prohibited from soliciting, 244.3555, 268.423
Permits, 244.3555, 268.423, 408.601
Sovereign immunity for injuries arising from, 41.0327
Cities, regulatory authority, 268.001-268.0035
Closed highways, driving on prohibited, 484B.327
Closure of public road on public land, procedure, 328.065-328.135, 408.537-408.547
Common-interest communities, authority of association to regulate roads in, 116.350
Community service performed by child on or near highway, restrictions, 62E.200
Comstock Highway, designation and markers, 408.307
Construction, maintenance and repair
Complete Streets Program, procedures, 244.2641-244.2645, 277A.285, 403.571-403.575
Cooperative agreements for financing, 277.0705-277.0755
County Bond Law, 244A.011-244A.065
County fuel taxes, use of proceeds, 373.131, 373.150
Flagger’s signal, compliance required, penalties, 484B.130, 484B.330
General obligation or revenue bonds, issuance in certain counties, 244A.637
Governmental services tax
Exemption from reservation for construction or repair, Art. 9 § 5
Supplemental tax, use of proceeds, 244A.256, 371.043-371.047, 482.181
Improvement of transportation, tax for, 278.710
Indian burial sites, procedure following discovery, 383.170
Infrastructure tax, use of certain proceeds, 377B.160
Interstate improvement project proceeds, inapplicable to unclaimed property laws, 120A.135
Labor, wages and hours, 404.200, 404.210
Local improvements, ch. 271, ch. 271A
Motor carrier fees, use of proceeds, 706.211
Motor vehicle fees and taxes, use of proceeds, Art. 9 § 5, 365.540-365.562
Property tax levy in certain counties, use of percentage of revenue, 354.59815
Public agency not required to maintain road made public by prescriptive use, 405.193
Recycled materials, use, 338.0118, 408.201, 408.281, 408.313
Room tax, use of proceeds, 244.33512, 244.33514, 268.446
Signs, requirements, exceptions, 484B.130
Special fuel taxes, use of proceeds, 366.700
Special obligation bonds, issuance, 408.273
Special taxes for construction, maintenance and repair of public roads
Economic development, abatement for certain qualified projects, 360.880-360.895
Generally, ch. 377A
Tax increment areas, ch. 278C
Traffic laws, applicability to person, motor vehicle or other equipment working on highway, 484B.107
Traffic violations, additional penalty when workers present, 484B.130
Transportation facilities, 226.700-226.832, 338.158-338.168, 408.5471-408.549
Users of all ages and abilities, integration of consideration into plans, designs, construction and maintenance, 408.321
Water, use, 534.050
Contractors performing work on highways, permits for use of law enforcement vehicles, authority, 408.437
Controlled-access highway defined, 484A.060
Conveyance system defined, 408.042
Cooperative agreements between Department of Transportation and county commissioners, 408.283-408.2833
Counties, regulatory authority, 244.137-244.146
County roads (See COUNTY ROADS)
Crosswalk defined, 484A.065
Damage or destruction unlawful, 405.210, 405.230
Department of Transportation (See TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF)
Dirt, deposit on road unlawful, 202.185
Disaster Relief Account, grants and loans to state and local agencies, 353.2705-353.2771
Discharge defined, 408.0465
Divided highway defined, 484A.070
Eminent domain, 37.010
Encroachment defined, 408.050
Explosive, possession on thoroughfare prohibited, exception, 202.262
Federal acts, acceptance and implementation, 408.245-408.265
Federal-aid highways defined, 408.059
Federal and state cooperation (See TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OF)
Fences for access control, unauthorized crossing or cutting, 408.427
Firearms, discharge from or over highway or road unlawful, 503.175
Flood control projects, restoration and relocation of roads, 543.368, 543.560
Flooding of road, penalty for allowing, 405.170, 405.180, 405.230
Forestry practice, 528.060, 528.070
Freeways
Abutter’s rights, 408.060, 408.403
Construction, powers related to, 408.403
Control-of-access fences, unauthorized crossing or cutting, 408.427
Definition, 408.060
Frontage road defined, 408.065
Garbage, deposit on road unlawful, 202.185
Gates
Erection and maintenance across public roads, 403.095, 405.280
Safety standards for electronic gates for vehicular access, 405.270
Grade line defined, 408.067
Grand Army of the Republic Highway, designation and markers, 408.303
Guideposts (See Signs and markers, this heading)
Height limits of vehicles, 484D.605, 706.271
High-occupancy vehicle lanes, designation, 484A.460
Highway defined
Construction and maintenance, 408.070
Traffic laws, 482.045, 484A.095
Highway medians
Charitable organizations, solicitation on highway medians
Minors prohibited from soliciting, 244.3555, 268.423
Permits, 244.3555, 268.423, 408.601
Sovereign immunity for injuries arising from, 41.0327
Prohibited driving, 484B.227
Sidewalk vendors, prohibited locations, 244.35484, 268.097994
Historical markers program, 383.091
Homeland security, ch. 239C
Incendiary devices, possession on thoroughfare prohibited, exception, 202.262
Intersection defined, 484A.105
Interstate Highway User Fee Apportionment Act, 706.801-706.861
Irrigation districts, construction of works across road, 539.220
Junkyards, location and screening, 410.030-410.210
Laned highway defined, 484A.110
Length limits of vehicles, 484D.615, 484D.620
Liability of Department of Transportation limited to state highways, 408.285
List of improved roads maintained by city or county, annual submission to Department of Transportation, 365.550
Littering, penalty, 202.180, 202.185, 484B.903
Livestock (See Animals, this heading)
Motor vehicle recovery lanes, 408.321
Multistate Highway Transportation Agreement, 481A.010, 481A.020
Naming after deceased member of Armed Forces, procedures, funding, 408.119, 417.400, 417.410
Needles Highway, financing of improvements, 244.33512, 278.710, 371.045
Nuisances
Advertising on or near, 405.110
Exclusive use of highways or roads, knowing misrepresentations regarding rights, 202.450-202.480
Free passage or transit over or through highways or roads, preventing or obstructing by unlawful means, 202.450-202.480
Highways, interfering with or rendering dangerous for passage, 202.450-202.480
Obstruction or damage to highway, abatement of nuisance, 405.230
Towns, abatement of nuisance, costs, 269.210
Obstruction of roadways, civil remedies, 41.800
Oil pipeline carriers, construction along, 708.050
One-way highways and rotary traffic islands, establishment, 484B.220
Open range, sale of home or lot adjacent to, required disclosures, 113.065
Out-of-state highways, financing of improvements, 244.33512, 278.710, 371.043, 371.045, 482.181
Passing zones, establishment, 484B.217
Pedestrian safety zones, designation, 484B.135
Personal delivery devices, operation, penalties for violation, 484B.787
Petition to open, close, relocate or abandon public road, 405.191-405.195
Planning agency defined, 408.077
Prisoners, work on roads, 207.040-207.070, 211.110, 211.118-211.210
Private roads
Damage or destruction, unlawful, 405.210
Emergencies, use of county highway patrols or snowplows, 244.273, 244.2731
Intentional obstruction of private roadway prohibited, remedies, 41.800
Public highways, definition, 403.410
Public lands defined, 408.078
Public roads (See Accessory roads and public roads, this heading)
Railroad crossings
Bells and whistles to be sounded, 705.430
Eminent domain, 37.230
Railroad companies to construct and maintain, 78.075
Rights-of-way granted on, 78.080, 705.020
Ramps for persons with disabilities, construction and maintenance within public easement or right-of-way by cities, 268.930
Regional transportation commissions (See REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSIONS)
Relocation assistance, ch. 342, 371.047
Restricted highways, designation of highways susceptible to damage from weight violations, 408.214, 484D.680
Rights-of-way defined, 408.080
Road commissioners (See COUNTY ROADS)
Road defined, 484A.215
Road districts (For specific provisions, see ROAD DISTRICTS)
Roadway defined, 484A.220
Rubbish, deposit on road unlawful, 202.185
Rural electric cooperatives, erection and maintenance of power lines, 405.205
Safety, administration, 223.200
Signs and markers
Advertising signs (See BILLBOARDS)
Closure of road, 405.010
Destruction or defacement unlawful, 403.560, 405.010, 405.210, 408.417, 484B.327
Directional and informational signs, 408.553
Display of unauthorized signs and markers prohibited, 484B.313
Eminent domain, 408.489
Erection, 403.560, 405.030, 408.210, 408.417
Heavy-duty vehicle lanes, advisory signs, 484B.590
Historical markers program, 383.091
Load and weight limit signs, 405.010, 484D.665
Metric units, signs to contain measurements based on, 408.417
Minor county roads, erection, inspection and maintenance, 403.565
Off-highway vehicles, marking of areas where use prohibited, 490.090
Pedestrian safety zones, 484B.135
Speed zone signs, 484B.620
Temporary traffic control zone, 484B.130
Uniform system of traffic-control devices, 484A.430, 484A.440
Size, weight and load limits, 405.010, 482.482, 484D.600-484D.860, 706.271
Slow vehicle turnouts, development, 408.321
Sound walls obstructing visibility of outdoor advertising structures, remedies of owners, 278.0213, 410.365
State Highway Fund (See STATE FINANCES AND FUNDS)
State highways (See STATE HIGHWAYS)
State parks, construction and maintenance of highways, 408.285
Taxes for highway purposes
Construction, maintenance and repair of public roads, ch. 377A
Costs for collection of proceeds, limitation, 408.235
County fuel taxes, 373.131, 373.150
Economic development, abatement for certain qualified projects, 360.880-360.895
Governmental services tax
Exemption from reservation for road construction or repair, Art. 9 § 5
Supplemental tax, use of proceeds, 371.043-371.047, 482.181
Improvement of transportation, tax for, 278.710
Infrastructure tax, 377B.160
Legislation imposing or increasing tax, supermajority required for passage, referral to voters, Art. 4 § 18
Motor vehicle fuel taxes, Art. 9 § 5, 365.540-365.565
Property tax levy in certain counties, use of percentage of revenue, 354.59815
Room tax, 244.33512, 244.33514, 268.446
Special fuel taxes, 366.700, 373.0675
Telephone system along frequently traveled roads authorized, 408.569
Through highway defined, 484A.275
Toll roads (See TOLL ROADS AND BRIDGES)
Touchdown structures, placement of commercial advertisements, 405.110, 410.320, 484B.313
Traffic laws generally (See TRAFFIC CONTROL)
Transportation districts, taxes for improvements, 244.3351-244.33516, 268.446, 278.710
Transportation facilities, 226.700-226.832, 338.158-338.168, 408.5471-408.549
Traps, snares or similar devices, setting near road unlawful, exception, 503.580
Truck routes, recommendations, designation, 484B.920, 484D.735, 484D.810
Two-directional highway defined, 484B.073
Users of all ages and abilities, integration of consideration into plans, designs, construction and maintenance, 408.321
Vacation, local and special laws prohibited, Art. 4 § 20
Video service providers, political subdivisions and providers, powers and duties, 711.645, 711.670
Water damage, installation of bridges and culverts to prevent, 405.120-405.180
Wildlife Crossings Account, use, 408.656
HIKING (See generally OUTDOOR RECREATION)
HISPANIC AMERICANS (See also MINORITY GROUPS)
Discrimination (See generally DISCRIMINATION)
HISTORIC DISTRICTS (See also HISTORICAL SOCIETIES)
Brew pubs, operation in districts, 369.150, 597.230
Cities or counties, establishment of historic districts, procedure, 384.005
Comstock (See COMSTOCK HISTORIC DISTRICT)
Eminent domain, requirements for exercise of right within district, 37.038
HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND ARCHEOLOGY
150th anniversary license plates, use of proceeds, 482.37901
Agreements regarding federal land acquired by state or local entity, 383.430, 383.440
Archaeological Conservancy, property tax exemption, 361.111, 361.155
Archeological areas, protection and development, 407.130
Archeological Awareness and Historic Preservation Month, designation, 236.075
Atomic testing, license plates supporting preservation of history, 482.37918
Conservation Easement Act, Uniform, 111.390-111.440
Contracts for historic preservation and archeological activities, 383.111
Cooperative agreements by public entities, 277.057, 277.058, 383.121, 383.430
County’s powers concerning historical sites, 244A.597-244A.655
Discoveries, delivery of portions to State or political subdivisions, 381.207
Exhibition of discoveries, 381.207
Federal financial assistance, 383.081
Graffiti violations, penalties, civil liability, 41.690, 193.1675, 206.330, 207.185
Historic landmarks, buildings or sites, protection and development, 407.130
Historic neighborhoods, inventory and preservation
City planning commissions, duties, 268.190
Definition of “historic neighborhood,” 278.0153
Designation, 278.02076
Master plans, contents, 278.160
Regional planning, considerations, 278.02528
Zoning regulations, requirements, 278.250
Historic site defined, 381.195
Historic structures, generally
Financing for preservation or restoration
County Economic Development Revenue Bond Law, 244A.669-244A.763
Cultural centers, restoration of buildings for use as, 383.510-383.540
Industrial development revenue bonds, 349.400-349.670
Local Government Securities Law, 350.575, 350.5755
Land development, agreements with governing body may contain provisions relating to preservation and restoration of historic structures, 278.0201
Protection, 407.130
Public-private partnerships for preservation of historic buildings, 321.402-321.418
Technical advisory program for protection and preservation, 383.077
Historical markers program, establishment, 383.091
Historical societies (See HISTORICAL SOCIETIES)
Ichthyosaur discovery site, preservation, 407.160-407.200
Indian burial sites, protection and investigation, 381.195-381.227, 383.150-383.190
Infrastructure tax, use for facilities having historical value, 377B.160
Inventory of cultural resources, compilation and maintenance, 383.021, 383.075
Las Vegas centennial license plates, use of proceeds, 482.37903
Legislature, oral history program, 218A.350
Military artifacts, duties of Department of Veterans Services, 417.090
Nevada Main Street Program, 231.1531-231.1536
Nevada State Parks and Cultural Resources Endowment Fund, use, 235.160
Nevada State Prison, preservation, 321.004, 381.239, 381.241
Nonprofit organizations that raise money to benefit historic places, regulation, 383.125
Office of Historic Preservation (See also CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES, STATE DEPARTMENT OF)
Administrator, powers and duties, 383.041, 383.111, 383.121
Discoveries, notice to Office, 381.207
Forfeitures, notice to Office, 381.223
Permit issued for historical exploration or excavation, notice to Office, 381.205
Open-space land
Financing for preservation of natural resources and sites designated as historic, ch. 376A
Property tax, historic sites classified as open-space use, 361A.050
Outdoor recreation project combined with historic preservation project, duties of Division of State Parks, 407A.120
Paleontological Awareness Month, designation and proclamation, 236.085
Paleontological remains, collections exempt from execution, 21.100
Peace officers’ duties, 381.221, 381.223
Permits for exploration and excavation, 381.0068, 381.195-381.227
Petrified wood, preservation and collection, 206.320, 381.217
Photography of historical objects authorized, 381.1957
Prehistoric site defined, 381.195
Preservation of prehistoric and historic sites, 381.195-381.227
Public-private partnerships for preservation of historic buildings
Building official, Deputy Administrator of the Public Works-Compliance and Code Enforcement Section of the State Public Works Division to serve as, 321.416
Prevailing wage laws, compliance requirements, 321.416
Private partners, contractors and subcontractors, duties, 321.416
Public-private contracts, requirements, 321.412, 321.416
Public purchasing and public works laws, applicability, 321.416
State Land Registrar
General authority, regulations, 321.414
Historic buildings, authority to purchase and enter into partnerships related to, 321.412
Office of Historic Preservation, consultations with, 321.412
Restore Nevada’s Treasures Revolving Account, creation, duties, 321.418
Regulations of Nevada State Museum, 381.203
Reports to Nevada State Museum, 381.215
Seizure and forfeiture of objects taken without permit, 381.223
State fossil, 235.080
State lands, penalties for theft or vandalism of sites or resources, 383.435
State Paleontologist, designation, duties, 381.0063
State Register of Historic Places, 383.085
Statewide historic preservation plan, preparation and contents, 383.081
Stewardship program, establishment, 383.075
Stewart Indian School, 233A.1041, 233A.1061
Technical advisory program for protection and preservation of buildings or other structures, establishment, 383.077
Thunderbird Lodge Preservation Society, property tax exemption, 361.110
Vandalism, penalty, 381.225, 381.227
Registered historical markers, duties of Administrator of Division of State Parks, 407.071
HISTORICAL RECORDS ADVISORY BOARD, STATE
Account for Historical Records, creation and use, 378A.070
Audits by Legislative Auditor, 232B.235
Creation, 378A.030
Declaration of state policy, 378A.010
Gifts or grants, authority to accept, 353.335-353.339, 378A.080
Members
Chair, 378A.040
Compensation, 378A.050
Governor’s appointees, status, removal, 232A.030
Number, appointment, 378A.030
Qualifications, 232A.020, 378A.040
Terms of office, 378A.040
Vacancies, 232A.020
Powers and duties, 378A.030, 378A.060
Publications, 378A.060, 378A.090
Records, 378A.100
Sunset Subcommittee, review of Board, 232B.220-232B.250
Boulder City Museum and Historical Association, property tax exemption, 361.110, 361.155
County historical societies
Sale, trade or exchange of duplicate or unwanted items, 244.378
Tax levy authorized, 244.377
Historical Records Advisory Board, representation on, 378A.040
Insignia, registration and protection, 600.240-600.400, 601.050, 601.110
Names, protection, ch. 601
Nevada Historical Society
Abandoned property, transfer to Society, 120A.610
Archival material, receipt, 378.250
Discoveries under state permit, portion delivered to Society, 381.207
Division of Museums and History, part of, 381.004
Duties generally, 381.004
Fees, 381.0045
Geographic Names, Nevada State Board on, representation, 327.120
Gifts or grants, authority to accept, 353.335-353.339, 381.0063, 381.0075
Legislative review of public agencies, ch. 232B
Membership, 381.0045
Military artifacts, receipt from Department of Veterans Services, 417.090
Nevada Reports, receipt, 345.020, 381.255
Public records, preservation of obsolete and noncurrent material, 381.245
State publications, receipt, 381.255
Statutes of Nevada, receipt, 345.010, 381.255
Transfer or storage of records, authorization, 239.015
HIT AND RUN DRIVERS (See also TRAFFIC CONTROL)
Arrest without warrant authorized, 484A.710
Failure to stop, give information or render aid, penalties, 484E.010-484E.050
Habitual felons, definition, punishment, 207.012
Mandatory revocation of driving privilege, 483.460
Pedestrian victims, eligibility for compensation, 217.010-217.270
Reckless driving, 484B.653
Willful failure to stop on signal of peace officer, 484B.550
HITCHHIKING (See also PEDESTRIANS)
Restrictions, 484B.297
Advanced practice registered nurses, services provided by, Medicaid coverage, 422.27235
Child care facilities, control of disease, 441A.190
Clinics and dispensaries, establishment by Division of Public and Behavioral Health, 441A.330
Confidentiality of information, 441A.220
Correctional facilities, control of disease, 441A.190
Counseling and referral programs, 441A.334-441A.337
Doxing, civil actions, remedies, 41.1347
Emergency medical care, testing for sexually transmitted diseases, duties of certain providers, exceptions, 441A.315
Emergency medical services, continuing education requirements, 630.253
Equal employment opportunities, HIV included as disability, 613.310
Health care providers, continuing education requirements, 629.093, 632.343, 633.471
HIV/AIDS Drug Donation Program, ch. 453B
Incarcerated persons
Limited services for certain persons before scheduled release, Medicaid coverage, 422.27248
Release from prison, test for exposure, 209.511
Treatment of, 209.253, 211.152
Indigent persons, disclosure of information to the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services, 441A.220
Insurance coverage for certain services, reimbursement of certain health care providers
Fraternal benefit societies, 695A.1843, 695A.1844
Health insurance for small employers, 689C.1671
Health maintenance organizations, 695C.1743
Hospital or medical services corporations, 695B.1924, 695B.1926
Individual and group health insurance, 689A.0437, 689B.0312
Local government officers and employees, 287.0271
Managed care organizations, 695G.1705, 695G.1707, 695G.1717
Pharmacists, authority to prescribe, dispense and administer, protocol, 639.28085
Intentional transmission of disease, penalty, reporting requirements, 202.870-202.873, 202.879-202.894
Medicaid
Incarcerated persons, limited services for certain persons before scheduled release, 422.272428
Prescription drug coverage, 422.4025
Screening and counseling, 422.27174
Services to test for, prevent or treat, 422.27173, 422.27235
Medical facilities and related entities
Confidentiality of information concerning patients or residents, 449.102
Control of disease, 441A.190
Discrimination against patients or residents, 449.0302, 449.101, 449.102
Medical laboratories, waived tests, 652.123, 652.130, 652.185, 652.186
Medical personnel
Disclosure of information related to occupation, 441A.220
Industrial insurance benefits, 616A.035, 616A.265
Occupational diseases, benefits, 617.481
Peace officers and firefighters
Disclosure of information related to occupation, 441A.220
Industrial insurance benefits, 616A.035, 616A.265, 616C.052
Pharmacies, establishment by Division of Public and Behavioral Health, 441A.330
Physician assistants, services provided by, Medicaid coverage, 422.27235
Pregnant women and newborns, testing, 442.600-442.660
Prostitution, liability of owner or operator of brothel for employment of prostitute tested positive for exposure, 41.1397
Schools
Control of disease, 441A.190
Instruction concerning disease, 389.036
Screening and counseling, insurance coverage
Fraternal benefit societies, 695A.1875
Group and blanket health insurance, 689B.03785
Health maintenance organizations, 695C.1698
Individual health insurance, 689A.0419
Managed care organizations, 695G.1717
Medicaid, 422.27174
Nonprofit hospital or medical services corporations, 695B.19195
Small employers, health benefit plans, 689C.1678
Sexually transmitted diseases, generally, 441A.240-441A.330
State laws and regulations, preferred terminology, 220.125, 233B.062
Therapeutic program, administration, prohibitions and requirements relating to federal drug pricing program, 439.529, 439.52905
Prohibited acts, penalty, 202.263
HOGS (See also ANIMALS; LIVESTOCK)
Arrested persons, impoundment of animal owned or possessed by, procedures, recovery for cost of care, 171.1539
Keeping of hogs, town’s authority to prohibit, 269.195
HOISTING APPARATUSES (See also ELEVATORS)
Minors’ employment unlawful, 609.190
Banks (See also BANKS AND BANKING)
Commerce tax, ch. 363C
Financial institutions, holding company in another state
Divestiture by holding company, 666.205
Gaming operations generally, 463.575-463.615
Insurance (For specific provisions, see INSURANCE HOLDING COMPANIES)
Generally, ch. 692C
Money transmission, regulatory provisions inapplicable, 671.020
Thrift companies, organization of holding company to avoid laws prohibited, 677.580
HOLIDAYS AND PERIODS OF OBSERVANCE
Arbor Day, 236.018
Archeological Awareness and Historic Preservation Month, 236.075
Asian Culture Day, 236.032
Attachment, writ may issue on, 1.130
Banks and other financial institutions
Governor, power to close in emergency, 223.140
Voluntary closure, effect of transactions, 662.255
Buffalo Soldiers Day, 236.043
Business transactions, effect, 10.165
Cesar Chavez Day, 236.027
Christmas Day, 236.015
Columbus Day, 236.025
Constitution Week and Constitution Day, 236.035
Courts, computation of time, NRCP 6, JCRCP 6
Cybersecurity Awareness Month, 236.090
Domestic violence protection orders, issuance on, 1.130, 33.020
Elections
Computation of periods of time for execution of acts or events, 293.1275
Registration offices, open on Nevada Day in even-numbered years, 293.560
Vacancy in nonpartisan office or nomination for nonpartisan office, procedure for filling, 293.165
Enumeration, 236.015
Family Day, 236.015
Friday preceding to be observed as holiday, when, 236.015
Habeas corpus, issuance of writ, 34.650
Healthcare Decisions Day, 236.041
High-risk behavior protection orders, issuance on, 1.130, 33.565
Independence Day, 236.015
Indigenous Peoples Day, 236.037
Judicial business prohibited, exceptions, 1.130, 33.020, 33.565
Juneteenth Day, 236.015
Jurors’ fees and expenses, 6.150
Labor Day, 236.015
Law Day U.S.A., 236.030
Legal holidays, closing of public offices, 236.015
Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday, 236.015
Memorial Day, 236.015
Monday following to be observed as holiday, when, 236.015
Mother’s Day, 236.020
Motor vehicle registration, expiration date, 482.280
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week, proclamation, 236.067
Native American Day, 236.040
Nevada All-Indian Stampede Days, 236.040
Nevada Day, 236.015
Nevada Gift and Endowment Fund, proclamation on Nevada Day, 235.150
Nevada Mineral Industry Week, 236.050
Nevada Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week, 236.070
Nevada Tribes Legislative Day, 233A.1063, 236.038
New Year’s Day, 236.015
Nonjudicial days, 1.130
Osteoporosis Prevention and Awareness Week, 236.065
Ovarian and Prostate Cancer Prevention and Awareness Month, 236.095
Paleontological Awareness Month, 236.085
Peace Week, 236.063
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, 236.045
Public Lands Day, 236.053
Public schools, 388.110
Sarah Winnemucca Day, 236.036
State employees, payment for working on holiday, 284.180
Sterilization of pets, requirements, 574.645
Tartan Day, 236.055
Thanksgiving Day, 236.015
Veterans’ Day, 236.015
Washington’s Birthday, 236.015
World Esports Day, proclamation, 236.074
Providers of wellness services, authorized and prohibited acts, 629.580
HOLOCAUST, GOVERNOR’S ADVISORY COUNCIL ON EDUCATION RELATING TO THE
Creation, 233G.020
Duties, 233G.040
Gifts or grants, authority to accept, 353.335-353.339
Legislative review of public agencies, ch. 232B
Members, ch. 232A, 233G.020, 233G.030
Schools, subcommittee to develop curriculum regarding Holocaust and other genocides, membership, 388.887
Vacancies, 232A.020
HOLOGRAPHIC WILLS (See also generally WILLS)
HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES
Assisted living supportive services for senior citizens, inclusion as medical assistance under Medicaid, 422.3962
Dementia, structured family caregiving as medical assistance under Medicaid, 422.3965
Disabilities, persons with, certain services for, inclusion as medical assistance under Medicaid, 422.396
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, services for, 422.3966
Frail elderly persons, community-based services for
Community Advocate, duties, 427A.310
Establishment and administration of program, 427A.250-427A.280
Frail elderly person defined, 427A.029
Home health programs, 698.500-698.690
Nevada Commission on Aging, duties, 427A.038
Home health programs, 698.500-698.690
Intellectual or developmental disabilities, services for and compensation of, 422.3963
Nevada Commission on Aging, duties, 427A.038
Nevada Commission on Services for Persons With Disabilities, duties, 427A.1217
Rights of persons receiving services, 422.3969
Severe functional disabilities, persons with, 426.721-426.729
Severe physical disabilities, persons with, 422.396
Tenancy support services, 422.3964
Employees
District attorneys, duties, 608.270
Investigations into wages and working conditions, 608.630, 608.640, 608.660
Labor Commissioner, duties, 608.270
Minimum wage, 608.260, 608.270, 608.670-608.690
Overtime payments, applicability of laws, 608.018
Retaliation by employers prohibited, penalties, 608.690
Home care employment standards board
Establishment, 608.610, 608.660
Findings and recommendations, 608.660
Meetings, ch. 241, 608.610, 608.630
Members, 608.610
Oaths, administration, 608.640
Powers and duties, 608.640
Representatives of petitioners, meetings with, 608.620
Subpoenas, authority to issue, 608.640
Unlawful acts, 608.290, 608.680, 608.690
Extension work
Agreements between counties and Agricultural Extension Department, 549.010
County agricultural extension money, 549.020
Four-H Camp Institute and Exhibit, ch. 550
Four-H clubs (See FOUR-H CLUBS)
School materials, 393.170
HOME HEALTH AIDES (See generally DOMESTIC SERVICE; NURSING ASSISTANTS AND MEDICATION AIDES - CERTIFIED)
HOME INVASION (See INVASION OF THE HOME)
HOME LOANS (See DEEDS OF TRUST; LOANS; MORTGAGES)
Foreclosure Mediation Program, receipt of notice, duties, 40.437, 107.086, 107.0865
HOME, NURSING IN THE (See NURSING IN THE HOME, AGENCIES TO PROVIDE)
HOMELAND SECURITY (See also TERRORISM)
Cities, adoption and maintenance of response plans, 239C.250
Civil Air Patrol
Financing of homeland defense operations, 365.565
Generally, ch. 413
Confidential and restricted documents
Chief Information Officer, Office of the, certain records, 242.105
Closed meeting held by Commission or appointed committees, documents relating to, 239C.140
Copies, duplicates or reproductions, requirements, 239C.220
Declaration by Governor, decennial review, 239C.210
Emergency response plans and vulnerability assessments, 239C.250, 239C.270, 463.790
Inspection of restricted documents, 239C.220-239C.240
Resilience Advisory Committee, Nevada, certain information and materials, 239C.420
Unlawful disclosure, penalties, 239C.210
Continuity of government in event of catastrophic emergency, Art. 4 § 37, 239C.260
Counties, adoption and maintenance of response plans, 239C.250
Cybersecurity (See CYBERSECURITY)
Definitions, 239C.020-239C.110
Disaster Relief Account, creation and use, 353.2705-353.2771
Emergency Account, creation and use, 353.263
Emergency management (See also EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND RESPONSE)
Generally, ch. 414
Interstate compact for emergency management assistance, 415.010
Emergency plans, 239C.250-239C.270
Energy emergencies, ch. 416
Federal or other aid for emergency readiness, receipt, reporting requirements, duties, 239C.300, 239C.310
Information Security, Office of, duties, 242.181, 242.183
Legislative declaration, 239C.010
Nevada Commission on Homeland Security, powers and duties, 239C.120-239C.200
New electric resources, duties regarding response plans and vulnerability assessments, 239C.270
Private equity funding, program to provide to certain businesses, 355.250-355.285
Private schools, response to crisis, emergency or suicide, duties, 394.168-394.1699
Providers of new electric resources, duties regarding response plans and vulnerability assessments, 239C.270
Representatives in Congress, special election to fill vacancy in office caused by catastrophe, 304.230-304.250
Resilience Advisory Committee, Nevada, creation, membership, 239C.400
Resort hotels, duties regarding emergency response plans, 463.790
Response agencies
Communication or information systems, purchase, 332.830, 333.820
Safety equipment, purchase exempt from competitive solicitation, 332.115
State Militia, ch. 412
Utilities, duties regarding response plans and vulnerability assessments, 239C.270
Water emergencies, ch. 416
HOMELAND SECURITY, NEVADA COMMISSION ON
Annual report of Governor, 239C.200
Audits by Legislative Auditor, 232B.235
Committees, appointment, 239C.170
Creation, 239C.120
Cyber Defense Coordination, Nevada Office of, receipt of reports, 480.932
Duties, 239C.160
Emergency Management, Division of, receipt of reports, 414.040
Employment of staff, 239C.175
Federal or other aid received for emergency readiness, receipt of reports and documentation, 239C.300, 239C.310
Gifts, grants or other money, authority to accept, 239C.190, 353.335-353.339
Information system security breaches, notification, 242.183
Meetings, 239C.130, 239C.140, ch. 241
Members
Appointment, 239C.120
Compensation, 239C.150
Per diem allowance and travel expenses, 239C.150
Residency requirements, 232A.020
Status as civil officers, removal, 232A.030
Terms of office, 232A.020, 239C.120
Vacancies, 232A.020
Officers, 239C.120
Resilience Advisory Committee, Nevada, receipt of reports, 239C.480
Staff assistance, 239C.180
Sunset Subcommittee, review of Commission, 232B.220-232B.250
HOMELESS PERSONS (See also INDIGENT PERSONS)
Birth certificates
Applications for certified or official copies, procedures regarding missing documents, 440.175, 440.650
Fee for issuance prohibited, 440.175, 440.700
Carts used in retail stores and laundries, violations, treatment programs for homeless defendants, 176.016
Crime against a child offenders, requirements, 179D.151
Destruction or damage of property, treatment programs for homeless defendants, 176.016
District courts, treatment programs for homeless defendants, 176.016
Disturbing assembly, treatment programs for homeless defendants, 176.016
Driver’s licenses issued to persons under 25 years of age, waiver of fees, 483.330, 483.417
Emergency assistance to families with children, distribution of money, 319.510
Homelessness reduction programs, sales and use tax to fund, ch. 377D
Housing Crisis Response System, Nevada, creation, duties, 422A.680
Identification cards
Motor Vehicles, Department of, collaboration to facilitate assistance to persons in crisis, 422A.680
School identification cards, presentation to satisfy proof of name and age, 483.860
Waiver of fees for persons under 25 years of age, 483.825, 483.850
Immunity from civil liability, 244.429
Infrastructure Bank, Nevada State, financing of certain projects, 226.700-226.832
Injury to property of another, treatment programs for homeless defendants, 176.016
Justice courts
Preprosecution diversion program, assignment to, 174.031-174.034, 176.016
Specialty court programs, assignment to, 176.016
Treatment programs for homeless defendants, 176.016
Malicious mischief, treatment programs for homeless defendants, 176.016
Municipal courts
Preprosecution diversion program, assignment to, 174.031-174.034, 176.016
Specialty court programs, assignment to, 176.016
Treatment programs for homeless defendants, 176.016
Nevada System of Higher Education
Fee waivers, eligibility, verification of status, 396.5448
Liaison for Post-Secondary Education for Homeless Pupils, 396.5913-396.594
Nuisance violations, treatment programs for homeless defendants, 176.016
Projects to assist, eligibility of qualified projects for matching funds, requirements, 231.3711-231.3739
Providers of homeless services, authorization for persons to use address, restrictions, 422A.697
School pupils
Academic plans for ninth grade pupils, requirements, 388.205
Charter schools, procedures for identification, adoption of plan to maximize credits and progress towards graduation, 388A.489
Course work or course of study, requirements to receive full or partial credit, authority to combine partial credits, 389.320
Disciplinary action, 392.4645, 392.4646, 392.4655, 392.466
National Guard Youth Challenge Program, Nevada, 388D.300-388D.370
Restorative justice, statewide framework for, development, 388.1333
Suicide, pupils at high risk of, policy and plans to address needs, 388.1323, 388.253, 388.256, 394.1693
Transfer pupils, requirements for award of high school diploma, modified course of study, 389.330
Sex offenders, requirements, 179D.151, 179D.470
Shelters
Disabilities, persons with, personal injury actions, 426.515
Equal enjoyment of facilities, entitlement, 651.050-651.120
Renewable energy systems, incentive payments, 701B.005
Supplemental Food Program, 561.495
Supportive housing grant program, 319.600
Temporary mailing address for persons in crisis, 422A.696-422A.6972
Transportation, free or reduced rates by certain carriers, 386.800, 706.351
Trespass, treatment programs for homeless defendants, 176.016
Veterans, homelessness among, duties of Department of Veterans Services, 417.090
HOMELESSNESS TO HOUSING, NEVADA INTERAGENCY ADVISORY COUNCIL ON
Administrative support, 232.4982
Chair, 232.4981
Composition, 232.4981
Creation, 232.4981
Duties, 232.4983
Governor’s appointees, status, removal from office, 232A.030
Housing Division, consultations, reports, 319.600
Per diem allowance and travel expenses, 232.4982
Public officers or employees to be relieved from duties to perform work and attend meetings, 232.4982
Residency requirements, 218A.700, 232A.020
State and local agencies, collaboration, 232.4983
Technical assistance committee, establishment, 232.4983
Terms of office, vacancies, 232.4981, 232A.020
Abortion, unlawful, 630A.370
Advanced practitioners of homeopathy
Authorized services, 630A.293
Certification
Application, 630A.246
Child support obligations, effect, 630A.246, 630A.543
Criminal history disqualification, petitions to determine, fee, 622.085
Debt owed state agency, effect, 353C.1965, 622.240
Denial, 630A.225, 630A.246, 630A.290
Fees, 630A.330
Qualifications, 630A.293
Reinstatement, 630A.530
Renewal, 622.240, 630A.246, 630A.325
Requirements to obtain, Internet publication, 622.085
Traffic violations, conviction not deemed criminal conviction for licensing purposes, exceptions, 484A.798
Definition, 630A.015
Practice without certificate prohibited, penalties, 179.121, 630A.590, 630A.600
Regulations, 630A.295
Advertising, 629.076, 630A.350
Alzheimer’s disease, continuing education, 629.093
Anatomical Gift Act, 451.500-451.598
Applicability of laws, 630A.090
Area Health Education Center Program, 396.907
Assault or battery committed upon, penalty, 200.471, 200.481
Assisted reproduction, prohibited acts, penalties, 200.975, 200.980
Athletic trainers, applicability of laws, 640B.085, 640B.090, 640B.145
Audiologists’ licensing laws, applicability, 637B.080
Bill to patient, charges to be itemized, 629.071
Burn injuries, reports, 629.045
Business licenses
Prohibited acts by local governments, 244.335, 266.355, 268.095, 268.0978, 269.170, 269.174
Renewal of professional license, requirements, 622.240
Child abuse or neglect
Authority to detain child in danger of further harm if released, 432B.400
Reports, duties, 432B.220-432B.250, 432B.290, 432B.400
Civil penalties, 630A.510
Clinical professional counselors’ licensing laws inapplicable, 641A.410
Commercial sexual exploitation of child, duty to report, penalties for violations, 432C.110
Communicable diseases
Choice of physician, patient’s rights unimpaired, 441A.200
Investigations by health authority, injunctions, 441A.163-441A.169
Penalties for violations of regulations, 441A.920
Quarantine or isolation of persons, 441A.505-441A.720
Reports to health authority, 441A.120, 441A.150
State Board, disclosures to Board, 629.069
Comparative negligence, actions involving, 41.141
Competency examination, 630A.420-630A.440
Complaints against, 630A.390-630A.410
Controlled substances (See CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES—Practitioners; PRESCRIPTIONS)
Criminal penalty, generally, 179.121, 630A.600
Criminal prosecution not precluded by disciplinary action, 630A.550
Dangerous drugs (See DANGEROUS DRUGS; PRESCRIPTIONS)
Database of information relating to health care providers, 439A.111-439A.122
Definitions, 0.040, 630A.010-630A.075
Dentists’ law inapplicable, 631.115
Dietitians’ laws inapplicable, 640E.090
Disciplinary and other actions
Authorized action, 630A.510
Background checks authorized, 622.360
Complaints, filing, review and investigation, 630A.390-630A.410
Consent or settlement agreements, conditions and limitations, 622.330, 622A.170
Contested cases, procedures, ch. 622A
Examination of physician, 630A.420-630A.440
Grounds generally, 630A.340-630A.380
Hearing officers and panels, authority, procedural requirements, 630A.160, 630A.545
Immunity from civil liability, 630A.540
Medical use of cannabis, certain activities, 678C.490, 678C.650, 678C.660
Open Meeting Law, applicability, 622.320
Proceedings, 630A.480-630A.530
Prohibition on certain disciplinary action, 630A.540
Records, 622.330, 630A.510, 630A.555
Reprimands, private reprimands prohibited, 630A.510
Suspension or revocation of license or certificate
Automatic suspension, grounds, 630A.325
Child support obligations, effect, 630A.543
Contested cases, revocation and reinstatement of license or certificate, 622A.410
Effect, 639.2107
Fingerprints, willful failure to provide to Board, 622.360
Revocation of license in another jurisdiction, effect, 630A.225
Summary suspension, 233B.127, 630A.440, 630A.450
Volunteer health care providers, reports, 629.480
Drug overdoses, reporting requirements, 441A.120, 441A.150, 441A.920
Ethics Institute, 396.797-396.7975
Fee splitting or rebates, 630A.360
Fertility fraud, penalties, 200.975
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, duties, 432B.220, 432B.230, 432B.400
Fingerprints, 622.360, 630A.241
Firearms, reports of injuries inflicted by, 629.041
Foreign medical school graduates, licensing, 630A.270
Gerovital H3, selling or dispensing, 639.2845
Health care plans, duties, penalty for failure to submit claim, 629.066
Health care records (See MEDICAL RECORDS)
Health information technology, participation, 439.581-439.597
Health Service Corps, establishment, 396.899-396.903
HIV, continuing education, 629.093
Homeopathic assistants
Assault or battery committed upon, penalty, 200.471, 200.481
Authority, 630A.297
Certification
Application, 630A.225, 630A.246
Child support obligations, effect, 630A.246, 630A.543
Contents of certificate, 630A.170
Criminal history disqualification, petitions to determine, fee, 622.085
Debt owed state agency, effect, 353C.1965, 622.240
Denial, 630A.225, 630A.246, 630A.290
Issuance, 630A.297
Purpose of certification, 630A.080
Qualifications, 630A.297
Reinstatement, 630A.530
Renewal, 622.240, 630A.246, 630A.325
Requirements to obtain, Internet publication, 622.085
Revocable privilege, 630A.080
Suspension or revocation (See Disciplinary and other actions, this heading)
Traffic violations, conviction not deemed criminal conviction for licensing purposes, exceptions, 484A.798
Definition, 630A.035
Practice without certificate prohibited, 179.121, 630A.590, 630A.600
Regulations, 630A.299
Independent review organizations, qualifications of clinical reviewer, 683A.372, 695G.275
Industrial Insurance Act, violations, 630A.340, 630A.480
Injunctive relief, 630A.565, 630A.570, 630A.580
Insurance fraud, penalties, 686A.281-686A.295
Intoxication, 630A.370
Knives, reports of injuries inflicted by, 629.041
Libraries
Defined as personal property for property tax purposes, 361.030
Exemption from execution, 21.090
Licenses
Application, 622.238, 630A.225, 630A.240, 630A.246, 630A.270, 630A.290
Armed Forces members, opportunities for license reciprocity, 622.510
Child support obligations, effect, 630A.246, 630A.543
Contents, 630A.170
Criminal history disqualification, petitions to determine, fee, 622.085
Debt owed state agency, effect, 353C.1965, 622.240
Denial, 622.238, 630A.225, 630A.240, 630A.246, 630A.290, 630A.340-630A.380
Examinations, 630A.250-630A.270
Expiration, 233B.127
Fees, 630A.330
Information to be provided patients, 629.076
Limited license, 630A.320
Practice without license, 630A.220, 630A.590, 630A.600
Purpose of licensing, 630A.080
Qualifications, 630A.230, 630A.240
Reciprocity, 630A.280
Reinstatement, 630A.530
Renewal, 622.240, 630A.246, 630A.325
Requirements to obtain, Internet publication, 622.085
Restricted license, 630A.310
Revocable privilege, 630A.080
Special license, 630A.310
Suspension or revocation (See Disciplinary and other actions, this heading)
Temporary license, 630A.310
Traffic violations, conviction not deemed criminal conviction for licensing purposes, exceptions, 484A.798
Veterans
Denial of benefit eligibility, prohibited acts, 417.0185
Opportunities for license reciprocity, 622.510
Reports to Interagency Council on Veterans Affairs, 417.0194, 622.120
Limited-liability companies, licensure, operation, 86.555, 89.030-89.110
Local government employee organizations, prohibition on membership, 288.140
Lupus and variants, duty to report case information, 439.4976
Malpractice
Complaints, filing, investigation, 630A.390, 630A.400
Definitions, 630A.030, 630A.060
Grounds for disciplinary action, 630A.370
Reports by insurer, 690B.250
Marriage and family therapists’ licensing laws inapplicable, 641A.410
Massage therapy, reflexology and structural integration, laws inapplicable, 640C.100
Medicaid, providers of goods or services (See MEDICAID)
Medical Education Council of Nevada, 396.908
Medical laboratories operated for treatment of own patients, 652.072
Medical societies
Disciplinary action, reports to licensing board, 630A.390
Dissemination of information by Board, immunity, 630A.540
Limitation or termination of privileges, disciplinary action by Board does not preclude, 630A.550
Mental or physical examination, 629.620, 630A.420, 630A.440
Minors
Consent for medical care, 129.030, 129.040
Conversion therapy prohibited, penalty, 629.600
Name tag, requirements, 629.076
Nevada Board of Homeopathic Medical Examiners
Abuse, neglect, exploitation, isolation or abandonment of older person or vulnerable person by licensee, receipt of report, 200.5095
Administrative Procedure Act, ch. 233B
Appearance before Board, licensee to make certain disclosures, 622.300
Assisted reproduction, conveying false information, notice of convictions, 200.980
Attorney General, duties, prohibited acts, 228.091, 622A.200, 630A.400, 630A.410, 630A.550, 630A.565, 630A.570
Attorney representing Board prohibited from prosecuting cases before Board, 622A.210
Attorney’s fees and costs, recovery, 622.400, 622.410, 630A.160
Budget
Base budgets, fundamental review, 218E.435-218E.450
State Budget Act, 353.150-353.246
Complaints within jurisdiction of other licensing board, duties, immunities, 629.079
Cooperation with other boards and agencies, 630A.555
Criminal actions in which position of State vexatious, frivolous or in bad faith, award of attorney’s fees and litigation expenses to prevailing party, 41.0393
Criminal history records, inspection, duties, 179.259, 179A.075, 179A.140, 201.354, 239B.010, 453.3365
Deposits, 630A.160
Duties generally, 630A.155
Employees
Contracts for services to be in writing and approved, 284.013
General authority of Board, 630A.190
Hearing officers or panels, 630A.160
Investigators, employment, 630A.560
Per diem allowance and travel expenses, 630A.160
Records official, 239.008
Restrictions on employment of certain persons, 622.210-622.235
Enforcement of laws for public benefit and protection, 622.080
Examinations, duties, 622.090
FBI, requests for criminal history records, 179A.075, 239B.010
Fertility fraud, notice of convictions, 200.975
Financial administration, laws inapplicable, 353.005
Financial operation and administration, adoption of standards, 622.235
Fiscal year, 630A.180
Health care providers, database of information concerning, duties of Board, 630A.327
Health Care Workforce Working Group, representation, receipt of recommendations, 439A.118, 439A.121
Hearings and investigations, general authority of Board, 630A.210
Immigrants, creation of online informational resource for, duties, 622.095
Immunity from liability, 630A.540
Injunctive relief, 630A.565, 630A.570, 630A.580
Internet website, duties, immunities, 237.360, 239.008, 239B.050, 239B.060, 622.085, 629.053
Judicial review of Board’s orders, 630A.520
Legal advice, appointment of special deputy, compensation, 228.091
Legislative Counsel Bureau, reports to, 622.100
Legislative review of public agencies, ch. 232B
Legislature, reports to, 622.520
License reciprocity, powers and duties, reports, 622.500-622.520
Medical cannabis, duties, prohibited acts, 678C.490, 678C.650, 678C.660
Meetings
Audio or video teleconferences, notices, requirements, 622.340
Generally, 630A.150
Open Meeting Law, ch. 241, 622.320
Out-of-state meetings, restrictions, 622.350
Members
Ethical standards, duties, 630A.135
Number, appointment, 629.097, 630A.100
Oath, Art. 15 § 2, 630A.130
Per diem allowance and travel expenses, 630A.160
Qualifications, 232A.020, 622.205, 630A.110
Status as civil officers, 232A.030
Terms, vacancies, 232A.020, 630A.100, 630A.120
Training, 622.200
Nevada Boards, Commissions and Councils Standards, Office of, authority, 232.8415
Oaths, authority to administer, 630A.210
Occupational, vocational and technical training, provision for equivalent credit towards requirements for professional and occupational designations, regulations, 622.087
Officers, 630A.140
Payments by credit card, debit card or electronic transfer, requirements, 622.233
Payments of money for services provided by agency, procedures, 353.146-353.148
Petitions to determine criminal history disqualification, procedures, fee, 622.085
Public engagement policy, adoption, requirements, 232.003
Public health concerns, sharing of information, joint investigations, 622.315
Records
Confidential information, 622.310, 622.315, 630A.555
Disciplinary proceedings, 630A.390, 630A.510, 630A.555
License issuances and denials, 630A.290
Public records generally, ch. 239
Settlement agreements, 622.330
Transmittal of records between state agencies, 237.370
Regulations, 439B.225, 630A.155, 630A.200, 630A.295, 630A.299
Regulatory proceedings, 622.300-622.360
Sovereign immunity waived, 41.0305-41.039
State Controller, provision of licensee information to, duties, 353C.1965
Subpoenas, 630A.210
Sunset Subcommittee, review of Board, 232B.220-232B.250
Veterans, collection of data, reports, 417.0194, 622.120
Withdrawals from accounts in financial institutions, procedures, reviews, 622.234
Nurses and nursing assistants, reports of misconduct, 632.472
Observation of rendering of care by practitioner, immunity from liability, 629.081
Occupational therapists’ licensing laws inapplicable, 640A.070
Offices
Disabilities, persons with, personal injury actions, 426.515
Equal enjoyment of facilities, entitlement, 651.050-651.120
Inspection by Board, 630A.557
Operation of medical facility, prohibited acts, 630A.370
Sign regarding health care records, posting, 629.051
Smoking restricted, 202.2483-202.24925
Older persons, reports of abuse, neglect, exploitation, isolation or abandonment, immunity from liability, 200.5093, 200.5094, 200.5096
Parenteral solutions, regulations, 639.2806, 639.2807
Pelvic examinations, conditions and limitations on performance or supervision of performance of, 629.085
Personal assistance services, authorization, liability, 629.091
Pharmacies, licensing prohibited, 639.232
Physical therapists and physical therapist assistants
Applicability of laws, 640.029
Practice of homeopathy prohibited, 640.190
Physical therapy referrals, disclosure of financial interest, 629.075
Physician, definition includes homeopathic physician, 0.040
Physicians’ licensing laws inapplicable, 630.047
Practice of homeopathy defined, 630A.040
Prenatal substance use disorder, duties, 432B.220, 432B.230, 432B.400
Prescriptions (See PRESCRIPTIONS)
Professional corporations, 89.030-89.110
Professional incompetence defined, 630A.070
Prohibited acts, penalties, 179.121, 630A.220, 630A.560-630A.600
Property, exemption from execution, 21.090
Prosecution of violations, 630A.560
Provider of health care defined, 629.031
Psychologists’ licensing laws inapplicable, 641.029
Public Health Laboratory, State, duties, 439.240
Referrals restricted, penalties, 439B.420, 439B.425
Resident training, issuance of limited license, 630A.320
Sexual conduct with person in position of authority over alleged victim, rebuttable presumption of nonconsent, 41.138
Sickle cell disease and variants, duty to report case information, 439.4929
Silver State Scripts Board, membership, 422.4035
Social workers’ licensing laws inapplicable, 641B.040
Speech-language pathologists’ licensing laws, applicability, 637B.080
Suicide or attempted suicide, reporting requirements, 441A.120, 441A.150, 441A.920
Title H.M.D., use restricted, 630A.220
Unlicensed or uncertified practice
Cease and desist orders, issuance, 630A.600
Criminal penalties, generally, 630A.590, 630A.600
Forfeiture of personal property and conveyances, 179.121
Health care procedures performed without license, 200.800-200.840
Injunctive relief, 630A.565, 630A.570, 630A.580
Unlawful acts, generally, 630A.220
Unprofessional conduct, 629.076, 630A.350-630A.380
Volunteer services
Duties of health care provider and sponsoring organization, 629.400-629.490
Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners Act, Uniform, ch. 415A
Vulnerable persons, reports of abuse, neglect, exploitation, isolation or abandonment, immunity from liability, 200.5093, 200.5094, 200.5096
Wellness services, providers prohibited from performing certain services, 629.580
Whistleblowers, disciplinary action prohibited, 630A.540
Common-interest communities, ch. 116, ch. 116A
Condominium hotels, ch. 116B
Condominiums generally, ch. 117
Planned unit developments generally, ch. 278A
Subdivisions in unincorporated areas of certain counties, powers of construction committees, 278.563-278.568
HOMES FOR INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTIAL CARE (See also MEDICAL FACILITIES AND OTHER RELATED ENTITIES)
211 system for nonemergency information and referrals, 232.359
Accommodation of relatives of residents, authorization, restrictions, 449.199
Background investigation of personnel, 449.089, 449.115-449.125
Charges (See also MEDICAL BILLS)
Itemized statement to be provided on request, 449.193
Cities, duty to adopt certain terms related to group homes, 268.0193
Community health worker pools, additional licensure unnecessary, 449.03013
Complaints, investigation, 427A.135-427A.175, 449.0307, 449.160
Consumer Health Advocate, duties, 232.459
Contracts relating to provision of care, dispute resolution clauses, 449.2477
Counties, duty to adopt certain terms related to group homes, 244.3549
Damage to property of older resident, investigation and settlement of complaint, 427A.175
Definition, 449.0105
Disciplinary action, 449.160-449.174
Dispute resolution clauses in contracts regarding provision of care, 449.2477
Employees and agents, training requirements, 449.0925, 449.103
Enforcement of laws, expenditures, recovery of costs, 449.0306, 449.0308
Facility for long-term care, inclusion as, 427A.028
Facility for the dependent, inclusion as, 449.0045, 449A.031
Financial protections for residents, 449A.115
Health care records (See also MEDICAL RECORDS)
Suspension of license or cessation of operation, procedures following, 449.171
Injection practices, attestation of knowledge and compliance with guidelines, 449.092
Inspections, 449.0307, 449.131-449.134
Licenses
Application, filing, contents, 449.040
Denial, 449.092, 449.160, 449.170, 449.174
Exemptions, 449.0301
Expiration and renewal, 449.089, 449.092
Fees, deposit, 449.0306, 449.050
Form and contents of license, 449.085
Injection practices, attestation of knowledge and compliance with guidelines, 449.092
Investigations, 449.0307
Issuance, validity and nontransferability, 449.080
Nonmedical services related to personal care, additional license unnecessary, 449.03017
Provisional license, 449.091
Requirement, 449.030
Revocation, 449.160, 449.170, 449.174
Standards, qualifications and other regulations, 449.0302
Surety bond or substitute, requirements, 449.065, 449.067
Suspension, 449.065, 449.160-449.170, 449.174
Neurodegenerative diseases, reporting and analyzing information on, 439.5252-439.5284
Notice regarding care and services provided, posting, 449.2487
Patient safety, duties, reports of sentinel events, 439.800-439.890
Patients or residents
Discrimination against, prohibited acts, duties, regulation, 449.0302, 449.101-449.104
Gender identity or expression, duties of homes, 449.102
Privacy, duties of homes, 449.102
Sexual orientation or HIV status, confidentiality of information concerning, 449.102
Placement of persons with mental illness or developmental disability, required considerations, 433.806
Power of attorney on behalf of certain patients, execution, 162A.220
Prohibited acts, penalties, 449.0308, 449.210-449.240
Prosecution of violations, 449.240
Residential facilities for groups, certain referrals unlawful, 449.209
Rights of residents, 449.160, 449A.100-449A.118
Senior living communities, definition, referral agencies, 449.0179, 449.0181, 449.0305
State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, duties, 427A.125-427A.165
Surety bonds
Recovery against, 427A.175
Requirements, 449.065, 449.067
Temporary employment service employees, duties, 449.123-449.125
Training of personnel in recognition and prevention of abuse, 449.089, 449.093
Transfer of resident, forwarding of records, 449A.103
Unlicensed operation, 449.0308, 449.210, 449.220
Zoning, single-family residence includes group homes, 278.02377
Admittance to public school generally, procedures, prohibited acts, 388D.040
Charter schools
Conversion of homeschool to, 388A.080, 388A.249
Homeschooled children enrolled in, notice, count for apportionment purposes, 388D.040
Classes and extracurricular activities at public school or charter school, participation, 388A.471, 388D.070, 392.074
College entrance examinations, participation, notices, 388D.040
Discrimination against child by school or organization prohibited, 388D.040
Distance education programs, eligibility, 388.850
Educational plans of instruction, requirements, 388D.050
Enrollment and attendance at public school excused for homeschooled children, 392.070
High school enrollment, requirements, 388D.040, 392.033
Homeschooled child defined, 385.007
Interscholastic activities, participation, 385B.060, 385B.150-385B.170, 388D.070, 392.074
Kindergarten, program of instruction for, 388.060
Nevada Youth Legislature, eligibility, 219A.140
Notice of intent to homeschool, requirements, 388D.020, 388D.050, 388D.070
Records of school district relating to child, release, 388D.030
Religious preference, regulations or policy infringing upon restricted, 388D.060
Special education and related services, provision to homeschooled children, 392.072
Sports activities at public schools, participation, 388D.070, 392.074
Suspension or expulsion from school, effect, 392.466
Abandonment, requirements, 115.040
Alienation, Art. 4 § 30, 115.040
Allodial titles
Establishment, 361.900-361.920
Extension of exemption provided under homestead law, 115.010
Conveyance of homestead by owner when spouse insane, procedure, 115.070
Death, disposition of property, 115.060
Debts and liabilities to which homestead subject, 115.010, 115.060
Declaration of homestead
Dissemination of information by county assessors, 361.0435
Form, contents, availability, 115.025
Generally, 115.020
Tenants in common, 115.030
Deeds of trust, subject to payment of, when, 115.010
Definition, 115.005
Equity defined, 115.005
Execution proceedings, 115.050
Exemption from execution
Proceeds from sale of homestead, requirements for exemption, 115.055
Single persons, extension to, 115.060
Forced sale on execution, not subject to, Art. 4 § 30, 115.010
Home credit or equity loans, subject to payment of, when, 115.010
Labor claims, effect, 100.030
Liens, subject to payment of, when, 115.010
Manufactured or mobile home, exemption, 115.005, 115.010
Medicaid benefits, property subject to recovery of money owed, 115.090
Mortgages
Security for loan or indebtedness, validity, 115.040
Subject to payment of, when, 115.010
Murder or felonious killing of decedent, forfeiture of benefits by culpable actor, ch. 41B
Partition by tenants in common, rights, 115.030
Payment of purchase money, subject to, 115.010
Probate homesteads
Appeal of order creating homestead, 155.190
Right to possession, family of decedent, 146.010
Setting apart for surviving spouse or minor child
Authority of court, 146.020
Recordation of order, 146.025, 155.120
Vesting on death of spouse, 146.050
Recording of documents
Abandonment, declaration of, 115.040
Estates of decedents, orders setting apart, 146.025, 155.120
Homestead declaration, 115.020
Laws regulating, passage, Art. 4 § 30
Requirements for documents, 111.312
Sale of property for taxes, 115.080
Separate property, requirements of declaration, 115.020
Succession of ownership, 115.060
Survivors, rights, 115.060
Taxes, when subject to payment of taxes, 115.080
Trustee, rights, 115.020
Battery with intent to commit, 200.400
Boats, operating under the influence, resulting in death, 488.420, 488.425
Excusable homicide
Burden of proof, 200.170
Generally, 200.150
Misadventure, 200.180
Not punishable, 200.190
Explosives, damage or destruction of occupied building by use of, 202.830
First responders, stress-related injury or disease arising out of and in course of employment, training related to mental health issues, 616C.180
Forfeiture of property, rights or benefits by culpable actor in killing of decedent, ch. 41B
Interrogation of persons in custody, electronic recording, 171.1239
Intoxication no excuse for criminal act, 193.220, 458.260
Justifiable homicide
Burden of proof, 200.170
Defense of child, parent, other person or property, 200.120, 200.160
Definition, 200.120
Escaping felons, retaking, 200.140
Fugitive, retaking, 200.140
Not punishable, 200.190
Officers, 200.140
Reasonable fear, 200.130
Retreat unnecessary under certain circumstances, 200.120
Riot, suppressing, 200.120
Self-defense, 200.120, 200.160, 200.200
When, 200.120, 200.140, 200.150
Life-sustaining treatment, effect of declaration concerning withholding or withdrawal, 449A.469, 449A.569, 450B.570
Malice, express and implied, defined, 200.020
Manslaughter (See MANSLAUGHTER)
Motor vehicles
Arrest without warrant for commission of homicide by vehicle, 484A.710
Driving under the influence
Offender previously convicted of homicide, penalties, 484C.410
Resulting in death, penalty, 484C.430
Vehicular homicide (See VEHICULAR HOMICIDE)
Failure to stop on signal of peace officer, offense resulting in death, 484B.550
Reckless driving resulting in death, 484B.653
Murder (See MURDER)
Poison, administration, 200.390, 207.012
Real property sale or lease, disclosure of facts relating to previous occupants immaterial to transaction, 40.770
Substantial likelihood of serious harm to self or others, when person deemed to present, 433A.0195
Trial, place of, 200.110
HOMOSEXUALS (See generally SEXUAL ORIENTATION)
HONEY (See BEES AND BEEHIVES)
Public officers or employees, receipt prohibited, 281A.510
HOOKAHS (See VAPOR PRODUCTS)
Fraternal benefit societies, 695A.1875
Group health insurance policies, coverage, 689B.0376, 689B.0377
Health maintenance organizations, coverage, 695C.1694, 695C.1695
Individual health insurance policies, coverage, 689A.0415, 689A.0417
Managed care organizations, 695G.1717
Nonprofit hospital or medical services corporations, coverage, 695B.1916, 695B.1918
Small employers, health benefit plans, 689C.1678
HORSE-DRAWN VEHICLES (See HORSES—Wagons or other animal-drawn vehicles)
Agricultural associations, use of appropriated money for purses prohibited, 547.130, 547.150
Bribery to influence outcome of sporting event, 207.290, 465.070
Charity days, definition and regulation, 466.160
Cities and counties, regulation of racing prohibited, 466.210
Electrical device or appliance, unlawful use to alter speed of racing animal, 466.216
Gaming Commission (See GAMING COMMISSION, NEVADA)
Gaming Control Board (See GAMING CONTROL BOARD, NEVADA)
Grants to licensees, approval, 466.080
Information, licensing and regulation of dissemination, 463.430-463.480, 465.090
Information services, work card required, 599B.115, 599B.140
Investigations by Nevada Gaming Control Board, 463.310, 463.3105
License fees
Exemptions, 466.120
Jockeys, 466.170
Owners, agents and nominators, 466.170
Payment, 466.150
Refund, impossibility of race meet, 466.200
Trainers, 466.170
Licenses
Advance deposit required, 466.102
Chariot races, 466.130
Cutter races, 466.130
Duration of license, 466.100
Issuance, 466.150
Limitation on number of days of racing, 466.110
Requirements, 353C.1965, 466.090, 466.170-466.176
Revocation, suspension or modification, 466.100
Transfer of meets, 466.110
Trotting and pacing meetings, 466.130
Live broadcasts, dissemination, 463.168, 463.421-463.427
Local improvement projects, financing, 271.265, 271.650-271.680, ch. 271A, 360.850, 360.855
Money in lieu of bond, posting, 466.1045
Motor carrier laws, certain vehicles exempt, 706.736
Nevada Racing Act, citation, 466.010
Off-track pari-mutuel wagering
Approval of locations and condition for licenses, 466.100, 466.105
Bonuses, rebates or discounts of wagers, 464.075
Commissions to be deducted, determination and division, 464.040
Committee to negotiate agreements, appointment, 464.020
Definitions, 464.005
Inspection of books and records of licensees, 464.020
Sharing of revenue, 464.025
Unlawful operation of system, 464.010
Pari-mutuel wagering
Account for Racing and Pari-Mutuel Wagering, 466.080
Administration, 464.020
Bets, odds open to public view, 466.153
Breakage, 466.151
Commissions, limitations, 464.040, 466.151
Definition, 466.028
Illegal wagering, 464.060, 465.086, 465.088, 466.155
Inspection of books and records of licensees, 464.020
Licenses
Advance deposit required, 466.102
Concurrent race meets, limitation, 466.115
Fees, 464.040, 464.045, 466.120
Investigation of applicants, 466.105
Suspension or revocation, 464.080
Limitation on wagers by agents, 464.070, 466.157
Place for conducting, 464.050, 466.153
Public viewing of wagering, 464.050
Redemption of outstanding tickets, 466.159
Tax
Proceeds, distribution, 466.080
Rate, 466.125
Performance bond, requirement, 466.1045
Purses, distribution of portion of pari-mutuel money as, 466.125
Race books
Call centers, finding of suitability to operate, 463.162
Communications technology, regulation, 464.020
Definition, 463.01855
Exclusion or ejection of certain persons from licensed establishments, 463.151-463.155
Gaming employees (See GAMING)
Global risk management, 463.810, 463.820
Hosting centers, 463.673
Information concerning racing, dissemination and broadcast, 463.430-463.480, 465.090
Live broadcasts for racing, dissemination, 463.421-463.427
Nonrestricted gaming license, authorization in certain counties, 463.1605
Operation in certain establishments, requirements, prohibited acts, 463.245
Persons under 21 years of age, prohibited acts, 463.350
Public nuisance, unlicensed activities, 202.450-202.480
Revenue sharing, restrictions, 463.245
Separate license for each location, when required, 463.160
Unlicensed operation
Public nuisance, 202.450-202.480
Unlawful, penalties, 463.160
Wagers through mediums of communication, applicability of laws, 465.094
Racing dates, award, 466.104, 466.140
Religious assemblies, disturbing by promoting racing, 201.270
Reports by licensees, 466.190
Stewards and other officials, employment and compensation, 466.070
Televised broadcasts of sporting events, blackouts, 704.687
Testing laboratory, maintenance, 466.070
Tournaments or contests in association with gaming licensee, 463.169
Traffic control, 480.340, 484A.800
Trotting and pacing meetings, licensing, 466.130
Unlawful acts, penalties, 466.216, 466.220
HORSELESS CARRIAGE CLUB OF NEVADA
License plates for antique vehicles, duties, 482.380
HORSES (See also ANIMALS; LIVESTOCK)
Arrested persons, impoundment of animal owned or possessed by, procedures, recovery for cost of care, 171.1539
Bailee, fraud to obtain, 205.400
Brand inspection (See BRAND INSPECTION DISTRICTS)
Brands and marks (See BRANDS AND MARKS, ANIMALS)
Breeding encouraged, 466.015
Diseased animals, ch. 571, 574.110, 574.130, 574.140
Driving away without authority, 206.160
Equine activities, immunity from liability, exceptions, 41.519
Event facilities, installation of fire sprinkler systems, 278.586
Game mammals or game birds, harassing with horse, 503.010
Grand larceny defined, 205.220
Grazing (See GRAZING AND GRAZING LANDS)
Leading away without authority, 206.160
Meat, conditions of sale of horse meat, penalties, 583.050, 583.477, 583.700
Racing (See HORSE RACING)
Railroads
Death or injury, liability, 705.150-705.200
Livestock guards, construction, 705.130
Transportation, requirements, 705.090-705.110
Riding or driving on highway or street
Applicability of traffic laws, 484B.103, 484B.297
Damage from driving along, 405.240
Injurious substance placed on road, penalty, 405.210, 574.160
Reckless driving or riding, penalty, 202.530
Running on highway while drawing vehicle unlawful, 574.180
Riding without authority, 206.160
Saddle horses, transport of certain animals without brand inspection or livestock movement permit, 565.095
Stud service, lien on mare and offspring for, 108.570
Tripping, prohibited acts, 574.100
Wagons or other animal-drawn vehicles
Lamps and reflectors, 484D.175
Liability insurance requirements for commercial enterprises, 706.303
Running on public road prohibited, 574.180
Slow moving vehicle emblem, display, 484D.545
Traffic laws, applicability, 484B.103, 484B.297
Wild horses
Removal from private property, 244.387
Unlawful acts, 504.490
Working without owner’s consent unlawful, 575.010
HORTICULTURE (See also AGRICULTURE)
Agricultural products, standards, 587.290-587.450
County agricultural demonstration farms and plots, ch. 553
Crops, quarantine, ch. 554, 561.295
Farm products defined, 576.0155
Implement of husbandry defined, 484D.020
Industrial insurance, laborers excluded from, 616A.110, 616B.656
Occupational Diseases Act, workers excluded from, 617.080
Organic agricultural products, certification of producers and handlers, 587.700-587.830
Unemployment compensation, certain agricultural labor included in definition of employment, 612.090
HOSPICE CARE (See also MEDICAL FACILITIES AND OTHER RELATED ENTITIES)
211 system for nonemergency information and referrals, 232.359
Accounting and financial reports, 449.450-449.530
Background investigations, 449.089, 449.115-449.125
Child abuse or neglect, reports, 432B.220-432B.250, 432B.290
Commerce tax, authorized deductions from gross revenue, 363C.210
Community health worker pools, additional licensure unnecessary, 449.03013
Complaints, 449.0307
Consumer Health Advocate, duties, 232.459
Deductible or copayment, waiver, 449.195
Definition, 449.0115
Disciplinary action, 449.160-449.174
Enforcement of laws, expenditures, recovery of costs, 449.0306, 449.0308
Facilities for hospice care
Defibrillators, placement, 450B.620
Definition, 449.0033
Employees and agents, training requirements, 449.0925, 449.103
Nevada Health Facilities Assistance Act, 449.250-449.430
Palliative services defined, 449.0156
Patient safety, duties, reports of sentinel events, 439.800-439.890
Patients or residents
Discrimination against, prohibited acts, duties, regulations, 449.0302, 449.101-449.104
Gender identity or expression, duties of facilities, 449.102
Privacy, duties of facilities, 449.102
Sexual orientation or HIV status, duties of facilities, confidentiality of information concerning, 449.102
Services that may be provided by, 449.197
Terminally ill defined, 449.0195, 449A.081
Health care records (See also MEDICAL RECORDS)
Suspension of license or cessation of operation, procedures following, 449.171
Health information technology, participation, 439.581-439.597, 449.167
Health insurance policies, coverage, 689A.030, 689B.030
Health maintenance organizations, coverage, 695C.176
Hypodermics, sterile device program, 439.985-439.994
Inspections, 449.0307, 449.131-449.133
Licenses
Application, filing, contents, 449.040
Criminal history disqualification, petitions to determine, fee, 449.03008
Denial, 449.160, 449.170, 449.174
Exemptions, 449.0301
Expiration and renewal, 449.089
Fees, deposit, 449.0306, 449.050, 449.089
Form and contents of license, 449.085
Investigations, 449.0307
Issuance, validity and nontransferability, 449.080
Nonmedical services related to personal care, additional license unnecessary, 449.03017
Provisional license, 449.091
Requirement, 449.030
Revocation, 449.160, 449.170, 449.174
Standards, qualifications and other regulations, 449.0302
Suspension, 449.160-449.170, 449.174
Life-sustaining treatment, withholding or withdrawal
Anatomical gifts, effect of declarations, 451.595
Emergency treatment, do-not-resuscitate requests, 450B.400-450B.590
Health care decisions, durable power of attorney for, 162A.700-162A.870
Provider Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment, procedures, 449A.500-449A.581
Rights of the Terminally Ill, Uniform Act on, 449A.400-449A.481
Medicaid
Assessment of fees to increase compensation to providers, 422.3791-422.3795
Reimbursement to providers, 422.27241
Medical students, prohibited acts, 449.1815
Nathan Adelson Hospice, property tax exemption, 361.088, 361.155
Nonprofit hospital, medical and dental service corporations, coverage, 695B.180
Nurses, powers and duties relating to death of patients, 440.100, 440.415, 632.474
Nursing assistant employees, duties concerning, 632.125
Palliative Care and Quality of Life, Program and Advisory Council, 232.485-232.4858
Patients’ rights, 449.160, 449A.100-449A.118
Physician assistants, powers and duties relating to deaths of patients, 440.415
Prescriptions for pain management, exemption from certain requirements, 639.23507, 639.239145
Program requirements, 449.196
Prohibited acts, penalties, 449.205-449.240
Prosecution of violations, 449.240
Residential facilities for groups, certain referrals unlawful, 449.209
Temporary employment service employees, duties, 449.123-449.125
Unlicensed operation, 449.0308, 449.210, 449.220
HOSPITAL DISTRICTS, COUNTY (See COUNTY HOSPITALS)
Advocate’s designee, requirements, decisions, 232.462
Assessments for support, 232.458, 232.462
Creation, 232.462
Employees, 232.462
Notice of existence and services, provision to patients, 449A.118
Resolution of disputes, 232.462, 439B.260
HOSPITAL SERVICE CORPORATIONS (See also NONPROFIT HOSPITAL, MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICE CORPORATIONS)
Generally, ch. 695B
HOSPITALS (See also MEDICAL FACILITIES AND OTHER RELATED ENTITIES)
211 system for nonemergency information and referrals, 232.359
Abortion (See also ABORTION)
Nurses or nursing assistants, participation cannot be required, penalty, 632.475
Performance in hospital required under certain conditions, 442.250
Private institutions may prohibit use of facilities, 449.191
Reports, submission to State Registrar of Vital Statistics, 442.265
Abuse, neglect, exploitation, isolation or abandonment of older or vulnerable persons
Criminal penalties, 200.5099
Duty to report, immunity from liability, 200.5093, 200.5094, 200.5096
Suspension or revocation of license, 449.174
Accounting and financial reports, 449.450-449.530
Advanced practice registered nurses, admission to membership on medical staff, prohibited acts, 449.1923
Aged persons, program to facilitate transition to place of residence, 427A.290
Alcohol or other substance use disorders, treatment, 458.091
Anatomical gifts
Coordination of procurement and use, 451.584
Donee, hospital as, 451.571
Identification of potential donors, 451.572
Anesthesiologist assistants, report of discipline or change of privileges, 630.307
Assault or battery committed upon employees and providers, 200.471, 200.481
Assessment for Bureau for Hospital Patients, 232.458, 232.462
Attorneys, unlawful solicitation of legal business, 7.045
Audits, 439B.440
Background investigations, 449.089, 449.115-449.125
Biological products, substitution of interchangeable products, 639.2589
Births
Contraception, insertion or injection of long-acting reversible contraception after birth, 449.1822
Register, duty to, 440.280
Blood products, requirements for records, tests and equipment, 460.030
Burn injuries
Reports to fire department, 629.045
Treatment, approval of service required, 449.087
Cancer, system for reporting and abstracting information, 457.230-457.280
CDC surveillance system, participation, 439.847
Charges
Bureau for Hospital Patients, duties, 232.462, 439B.260
Consumer information program regarding charges, 439A.200-439A.290
Debt collection (See Debt collection, this heading)
Internet publication of information, 232.459, 439A.270
Itemization on patient’s bill, 449.243, 629.071
Judgment for medical bill, property exempt from execution, 21.095
Notice of available reductions, provision and posting, 449A.118
Reduction of billed charges for certain patients and services, 439B.260
Restraining costs of health care, 439B.160-439B.500
Summary of charges for common services, preparation, public inspection, 449.243
Uniform Billing and Claims Forms, use, 449.243, 689A.105, 689B.250
Uniform list of billed charges, maintenance and use required, 439B.400
Waiver of deductible or copayment, conditions, 449.195
Charitable organizations operating hospitals
Local school support tax exemptions, 374.3305-374.331, 374.353, 374.7315
Property tax exemption, Art. 8 § 2, 361.083, 361.155
Sales and use tax exemptions, 372.326-372.327, 372.348, 372.7287
Unemployment Compensation Law, applicability, 612.120, 612.121
Chart order defined, 453.038, 454.0041, 639.004
Children (See Infants, this heading; Minors, this heading)
Church institutions, exemptions from licensing requirements, 449.0301
Cities
Isolation hospital, establishment by board of health, 439.470
Loans or grants, acceptance, 268.450
Civil penalties and administrative fines, 439A.310, 439B.420-439B.440, 439B.500, 449.163, 449.167, 449.530
Classification, 449.202
Closure or conversion in larger counties
Civil penalties, 439A.310
Licenses
Denial, suspension or revocation, 449.160
Expiration and renewal, 449.089
Issuance, validity and nontransferability, 449.080
Revocation of approval, 449.087
Requirements, 439A.102
Commerce tax, authorized deductions from gross revenue, 363C.210
Communicable diseases
Penalties for violations of regulations, 441A.920
Reports to health authority, 441A.120, 441A.150
Community health worker pools, additional licensure unnecessary, 449.03013
Community mental health programs, contracts, 433C.230
Comparative negligence, actions involving, 41.141
Complaints, 449.0307, 449.160, 449.2425
Computers for transmittal of information to pharmacy, provision by pharmacy or insurer, 639.275
Confidential communications, 453.157
Construction
Approval of certain projects
Civil penalties for violations, 439A.310
Criteria for review of application, 439A.100
Disciplinary action, grounds, 449.160
Fees, deposit, 439A.081
Licensing of facility, requirements, 449.080, 449.087, 449.089
Requirements, 439A.100
Cooperative agreements for financing facilities, 277.0705-277.0755
Private financing for construction by state or local agency, 353.640, 354.755
Revenue bonds, proceeds used to finance facilities, 244A.669-244A.763, 268.512-268.568, 349.400-349.670
Consumer Health Advocate, duties, 232.459
Consumer information program regarding charges, 439A.200-439A.290
Contracts and agreements, information to Department of Health and Human Services, 439A.126, 439B.420, 449.510
Controlled substances (See also CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES; PRESCRIPTIONS)
Addiction, treatment for, 458.091
Authority to administer and dispense, 453.371-453.381
Certification to dispense, requirement and fee, 639.170
Chart order defined, 453.038
Conditions and limitations on dispensing, 639.23505
Delivery to facility without pharmacy on premises, 639.23275
Prescription defined, 453.128
Convalescent care facilities (See generally MEDICAL FACILITIES AND OTHER RELATED ENTITIES)
Cost of services, hearings and investigations, 449.460, 449.500, 449A.106
County hospitals (For specific provisions, see COUNTY HOSPITALS)
Generally, ch. 450
Credentials of certain providers of health care, form to obtain information, 629.095
Criminal neglect of patients, penalties, 200.495
Crisis stabilization services, endorsement as
Application, 449.0915
Children’s Health Insurance Program, negotiation with hospitals for inclusion in network of providers, 695C.194, 695G.320
Crisis stabilization services defined, 449.0915
Issuance, requirements, 449.0915
Medicaid, negotiation with hospitals for inclusion in network of providers, 695C.194, 695G.320
Renewal of endorsement, 449.0915
Critical access hospitals
Health information technology, participation, 439.581-439.597, 449.167
Services provided by, 422.27205
Dangerous drugs (See also DANGEROUS DRUGS; PRESCRIPTIONS)
Addiction, treatment for, 458.091
Authority to possess, administer and dispense, 454.213, 454.215
Certification to dispense, requirement and fee, 639.170
Chart order defined, 454.0041
Conditions and limitations on dispensing, 639.23505
Delivery to facility without pharmacy on premises, 639.23275
Furnishing without prescription, conditions, 454.301
Prescription defined, 454.00961
Debt collection
Collection agencies, procedures, 649.332
Excess amount collected, return to patient, 449A.162
Insurance or public program coverage, procedure, 449A.150-449A.165
Liens, 108.585-108.668, 629.078
Limitation of actions, 11.2095
Debts, prohibited purchases, penalty, 629.078
Defibrillators, placement, 450B.620
Dental hygienists, employment, 631.310
Dental therapists, employment, 631.3122
Dentists
Admission to membership on medical staff, 449.192
Military personnel, agreements to provide care in local hospitals, 449.2455
Physical evaluation of patient before admission to hospital, 631.267
Developmental disabilities, persons with, transfer from facility to hospital, payment of expenses, 435.085
Diet ordered or prescribed for patients, duties, authority to grant clinical privileges to licensed dietician, 449.1915
Disabilities, persons with
Personal injury actions, 426.515
Transition to place of residence, program to facilitate, 427A.290
Disasters, reports of injuries treated during, duties, immunity from liability, 629.043
Discharge forms, contents and disclosure of information, 449.485
Disciplinary action, 449.160-449.174
Discovery, review committee records, 49.117-49.123, 49.265
Disputes between hospitals and patients, mediation, 244.1607
Drug overdoses, reporting requirements, 441A.120, 441A.150, 441A.920
Elko County, tax for support of hospital, Special & Local Acts Volume pp. 145-149
Emergency medical care (See also EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES)
Liability for rendering emergency care, 41.500-41.506
Medicaid recipients presenting with nontraumatic dental injuries, duty to provide list of teledentistry providers, 449.1823
Medicare, hospital to accept payment through, exceptions, 449.1821
Nurses providing care in ambulances, reimbursement of hospital, 450B.265
Off-campus location where services are provided, provision of notice and patient information, 449A.119
Provision of services required, 439B.410
Sexually transmitted diseases, duties relating to testing for, exceptions, 441A.315
Transfer of patients to other hospital, 439B.410
Transfer of patients within hospital, 450B.790
Waiting times, collection of data by State Board of Health, 450B.795
Employees and agents, training requirements, 449.0925, 449.103
Employers, unlawful collection of hospital fees from employees, 613.180
Enforcement of laws, expenditures, recovery of costs, 449.0306, 449.0308
Entrance or exit of facility, unlawful acts, 449.531
Equal enjoyment of facilities, entitlement, 651.050-651.120
Federal hospitals, exemptions from state licensing requirements, 449.0301
Financial inducements, prohibitions on offering, 439B.420
Fire safety, changes to existing structures to enhance, 477.100-477.170
Firearms, reports of injuries inflicted by, 629.041
Fiscal year, 439B.090
Generic drugs, substitution for brand name drugs, 639.2589
Genetic testing, retention of records, 629.161
Gerovital H3, selling or dispensing, 639.2845
Health care providers generally
Assault or battery committed upon, 200.471, 200.481
Health emergencies, 439.950-439.983
Health information technology, participation, 439.581-439.597, 449.167
Health maintenance organizations, ch. 695C
Helicopters, approval for operation of certain medical helicopters, 439A.104
Hospital service corporations, ch. 695B
Hypodermics, sterile device program, 439.985-439.994
Indigent patients (See also Patients, this heading)
Applicants for indigent status, evaluation of eligibility, 428.030
Care of patients, certain hospitals required to provide, 439B.300-439B.340
Carriers authorized to give discounted or free transportation, 706.351
Emergency medical care, 439B.410
False claims by hospital for reimbursement for drugs or medical supplies, 639.2815
Fund for medical assistance to indigent persons, allocations, use, 428.295
Hospital care and other medical assistance, 428.115-428.295
Medicaid (See Medicaid, this heading)
Reimbursement for charges, 428.030, 428.206-428.209, 428.235, 439B.320-439B.340
Infants (See also Minors, this heading)
Birth certificates, preparation, 440.280
Birth defects and adverse birth outcomes, provision of information to Chief Medical Officer, 442.325
Delivery of newborn child to provider of emergency services by parent, 432B.630
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, reports, duties, 432B.220, 432B.230, 432B.400
Hearing screenings of newborns, 442.500-442.590
Heart disease, examination of newborns for critical congenital heart disease, 442.680
HIV, testing for, 442.600-442.660
Neonatal intensive care, approval of service required, 449.087
Ophthalmia neonatorum, duties, penalty, 442.040, 442.110
Parentage, voluntary acknowledgment, distribution of forms, duties, 440.285
Prenatal substance use disorder, reports, duties, 432B.220, 432B.230, 432B.400
Preventable or inheritable disorders, testing for, 442.008, 629.151, 629.171
Unmarried mothers, provision of information concerning acknowledgment of paternity, 449.246
Infections, facility-acquired, duties, 439.856, 439.857, 439.865, 439.873-439.877
Inspections, 449.0307, 449.131-449.133, 449.2425
Insurance
Limitations on deductibles and copayments, 689B.061, 695B.185, 695D.205
Unlicensed insurers, certain payments to insured prohibited following assignment of benefits, 449.2475
Insurance companies, prohibited transactions with, 680A.320
Intellectual disabilities, persons with, transfer from facility to hospital, payment of expenses, 435.085
Internet pharmacies (See PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACY)
Internet publications (See INTERNET)
Intoxicating liquors used in facilities
Excise tax, exemption, 369.340
Permissible person, definition, 369.070
Permits for importation of liquor, 369.390, 369.440
Investigation by Division of Public and Behavioral Health, 449.0307, 449.2425
Isolation hospitals, establishment and maintenance, 439.360, 439.470
Knives, reports of injuries inflicted by, 629.041
Licenses
Amendment of license, 449.087
Application, filing, contents, 449.040
Criminal history disqualification, petitions to determine, fee, 449.03008
Denial, 449.160, 449.170, 449.174
Exemptions, 449.0301
Expiration and renewal, 449.089
Fees, 449.0306, 449.050, 449.089
Form and contents of license, 449.085
Investigations, 449.0307
Issuance, validity and nontransferability, 449.080
Nonmedical services related to personal care, additional license unnecessary, 449.03017
Provisional license, 449.091
Requirement, 449.030
Revocation, 449.160, 449.170, 449.172, 449.174
Standards, qualifications and other regulations, 449.0302
Suspension, 449.160, 449.170-449.174
Liens, 108.585-108.668, 629.078
Life-sustaining treatment
Anatomical gifts, effect of declarations, 451.595
Emergency treatment, do-not-resuscitate requests, 450B.400-450B.590
Health care decisions, durable power of attorney for, 162A.700-162A.870
Provider Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment, procedures, 449A.500-449A.581
Rights of the Terminally Ill, Uniform Act on, 449A.400-449A.481
Lupus and variants, reporting and analyzing information, 439.497-439.499
Major hospitals
Deductibles or copayments, collection restricted, 439B.265
Definition, 439B.115
Limitation on charges, reports, penalties, Special & Local Acts Volume pp. 151-157
Nursing practice, foundation for, establishment, 439B.270
Reduction of billed charges, 439B.260
Resolution of disputes between hospitals and patients, 439B.260
Rural hospitals, technical assistance program, 439B.275
Wellness program, sponsorship, 439B.280
Malpractice (See MALPRACTICE)
Managed care, regulation generally, ch. 695G
Management of hospital, notice requirements, administrative penalty, 439A.126
Medicaid (See also MEDICAID)
Assessment of fees to increase compensation to providers, 422.3791-422.3795
Crisis stabilization services, 422.27238
Critical access hospitals, services provided by, 422.27205
Investigation of abuse, neglect and other offenses, 228.410
Liens asserted by hospitals, limitation on amount collected, 108.655
Nonfederal share of certain expenditures, payment, 422.272, 428.206
Payments to certain hospitals for treating disproportionate share of Medicaid patients, 422.380-422.390
Private hospitals or private rural hospitals, assessments against, expenditures, 422.3794, 422.37945
Reimbursement to facility or program providing services, 422.27241, 428.206
Rural emergency hospital services, increased rates of reimbursement, 422.27249
Teledentistry providers, duty to provide list to recipients presenting with nontraumatic dental injuries, 449.1823
Upper limit payment program, supplemental payments to hospitals, 428.206, 428.295
Medicaid patients (See Indigent patients, this heading)
Medical interns
Controlled substances, professional use, 453.371-453.552
Dangerous drugs, professional use, 454.215
Medical students, prohibited acts, 449.1815
Medication aides (See Nursing assistants and medication aides - certified, this heading)
Mental health facilities (See MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES)
Mergers, acquisitions or joint ventures, notice requirements, administrative penalty, 439A.126
Minors
Child abuse or neglect, reports, duties, 432B.220-432B.250, 432B.290, 432B.400
Commercial sexual exploitation of child, duty to report, penalties for violations, 432C.110
Custody of child pursuant to court order, duties, 449.181
Health care service, consent for treatment, 129.030-129.060
Infants (See Infants, this heading)
Release from hospital, restrictions and penalties, 449.245
School or accredited educational program operated by hospital providing residential treatment, requests for reimbursement, duties of out-of-state facilities, 277.0655, 387.1225
Substance use disorders, consent for treatment, 129.050
Name or other designation, misleading, 449.204
Neonatal intensive care, approval of service required, 449.087
Nevada Health Facilities Assistance Act, 449.250-449.430
Nonprofit hospital service corporations, ch. 695B
Nurses (See also NURSES AND NURSING)
Inspection of premises, authority of State Board of Nursing, 632.126
List of personnel, submission to State Board of Nursing, 632.125
Military personnel, agreements to provide care in local hospitals, 449.2455
Reports of misconduct, 632.472
Staffing, requirements, 449.241-449.2428
Supervision by registered nurse, 632.240
Nursing assistants and medication aides - certified (See also NURSING ASSISTANTS AND MEDICATION AIDES - CERTIFIED)
Advisory Committee on Nursing Assistants and Medication Aides, representation, 632.072
Certification, confirmation, 449.247, 632.125
Inspection of premises, authority of State Board of Nursing, 632.126
List of personnel, submission to State Board of Nursing, 632.125
Reports of misconduct, 632.472
Training programs and instructors, review, 449.247
Nursing schools, regulation by State Board of Nursing, 632.430-632.4705
Observation of rendering of care by practitioner, immunity from liability, 629.081
Off-campus locations
Distinct national provider identifier, administrative sanctions, 449.163, 449.1818
Emergency room services, notice and patient information, 449A.119
Open-heart surgery, approval of service required, 449.087
Operation without license, 449.0308, 449.210, 449.220
Patients (See also PATIENTS)
Admissions for purposes of giving birth, physical examination or medical history of patient, regulation, 449.0302
Aversive intervention and restraints, use, restrictions, 449A.200-449A.263
Bills (See Charges, this heading)
Bureau for Hospital Patients, 232.458, 232.462, 439B.260
Caregivers, designation, procedures, 449A.300-449A.330
Complaints, instructions for filing, provision, 449A.118
Criminal neglect, definition, penalties, 200.495
Death of patients, powers and duties of nurses and physician assistants, 440.100, 440.415, 632.474
Devise or insurance proceeds to facility owner or administrator, restrictions, 449A.115
Discharge, duties to ensure dietary needs of patients are met, 449.1824
Discrimination against, prohibited acts, duties, regulation, 449.0302, 449.101-449.104
Domestic violence battery by strangulation, forensic medical examinations, costs incurred by hospital, 217.405
Gender identity or expression, duties of hospitals, 449.102
Guardianships, admission of adults, notice requirements, 159.0807
Health care plans, duties, penalty for failure to submit claim, 629.066
Indigents (See Indigent patients, this heading)
Infants (See Infants, this heading)
Life-sustaining treatment (See Life-sustaining treatment, this heading)
Mental illness, persons with, authority of hospital to request court records regarding admissions and treatment of patient, 433A.715
Minors (See Minors, this heading)
Neighborhood justice centers, mediation of disputes, 244.1607
Off-campus location where emergency room services provided, receipt of notice and information, 449A.119
Power of attorney on behalf of certain patients, execution, designation of agent, 162A.220
Pregnant women, examinations, 442.010, 442.020, 449.0302
Prisoners, guard required, 211.160
Privacy, duties of hospitals, 449.102
Privacy of covered information collected by operators of Internet websites or online services, exemptions from notice requirements, 603A.330
Records (See Records, this heading)
Resolution of disputes between hospitals and patients, 439B.260
Rights of patients, 433.456-433.536, 435.530-435.615, 449.160, 449A.100-449A.118
Safety, duties of hospitals, reports of sentinel events, 439.800-439.890
Sexual orientation or HIV status, duties of hospitals, confidentiality of information concerning, 449.102
Victims of crime, acceptance of payment from State by service provider, effect, 217.245
Perfusionists, report of discipline or change of privileges, 630.307
Pharmacies
Drug therapy, collaborative management, 639.2623, 639.2627, 639.2629
Hospital technicians (See PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACY—Pharmacists)
Inspections by State Board of Pharmacy, 639.289
Off-site pharmaceutical services, pharmacists, duties, 639.28095
Operation, 639.070, 639.071, 639.170, 639.2324
Prohibited acts following disciplinary action, 639.2107
Records of purchases and sales, 454.286
Physical therapy referrals, disclosure of financial interest, 629.075
Physicians (For general provisions, see PHYSICIANS)
Military personnel, agreements to provide care in local hospitals, 449.2455
Prohibited acts, 439B.410, 439B.420
Report of discipline or change in privileges to licensing board, 630.307, 633.533
Telehealth providers, staffing privileges, 449.1925
Poison
Purchase of supplies, 639.268
Sales to hospitals, 454.090
Prescriptions (See PRESCRIPTIONS)
Prisoners, guard required, 211.160
Prohibited acts, 439B.420, 439B.430, 449.205-449.240
Prosecution of violations, 449.240
Psychiatric hospitals (See PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS)
Public Employees’ Benefits Program, contracts, 287.0434
Public health emergencies, 439.950-439.983, 629.043
Quality of care, committee to ensure, requirements, 449.476
Rating of facilities, regulation, posting and publication of information, 449.1825, 449.2425
Records (See also MEDICAL RECORDS)
Authentication of health care records as evidence, 52.320-52.375
Compliance with laws, examination of hospital books and records to determine, 439B.430, 439B.440
Examination, personal injury actions, 108.640
Information to be secured from patients, 439.230
Review committee records exempt from discovery, 49.117-49.123, 49.265
Sign regarding health care records, posting, 629.051
Suspension of license or cessation of operation, procedures following, 449.171
Regional behavioral health policy boards, representation, 433.429
Research information confidential, 453.157
Residential facilities for groups, certain referrals unlawful, 449.0305, 449.209
Respiratory care practitioners, report of discipline or change of privileges, 630.307
Review committee records exempt from discovery, 49.117-49.123, 49.265
Rural emergency hospitals
Definition, 449.0178
Health information technology, participation, 439.581-439.597, 449.167
Medical facility defined to include, 449.0151
Separate standards for regulation or licensure, adoption, 449.0302
Rural hospitals
Definition, 449.0177
Laboratory tests, persons entitled to access results, 449.2465, 652.193
Medicaid, increase reimbursement rates for rural emergency hospital services, 422.27249
Nevada Office of Rural Health, duties, 396.906
Separate standards for regulation or licensure, adoption, 449.0302
Technical assistance program, provision by major hospitals, 439B.275
Telecommunications services, rates, 704.6873
Schools, assistance with health courses, 389.021
Services requiring approval by Division of Public and Behavioral Health, 449.087
Sexual assault victims
Document of information and available services, duties, 449.1885
Emergency contraception, access to, 449.1885
Examination and treatment, payment of costs, 217.300-217.320
Sexual assault evidence kits, duties, 178A.190, 200.3786, 200.3788
Sickle cell disease and variants
Case information, duty to report, 439.4929
Records, duty to make available to Chief Medical Officer, fee, penalty for violations, 439.4933
Smoking restrictions, 202.2483-202.24925
Staffing committee, duties, exemption, 449.242
Staffing, requirements, 449.241-449.2428
Standards for operation and maintenance, 449.340
State Fire Marshal, duties, 477.030
Statewide Substance Use Response Working Group, membership, 458.490
STEMI receiving centers, designation, requirements and prohibitions, 449.2035
Stroke centers, designation, requirements and prohibitions, 449.203
Substance use disorders, treatment for, 458.091
Suicide or attempted suicide, reporting requirements, 441A.120, 441A.150, 441A.920
Surgical technologists, agreements with Armed Forces for provision of care, 449.2455
Surgical technology, practice of, 449.2417-449.24195
Telehealth providers, staffing privileges, 449.1925
Temporary employment service employees, duties, 449.123-449.125
Transplantation of organs, approval of service, 449.087
Trauma centers
Approval of operation, 449.087, 450B.236
Designation of hospital as center for treatment of trauma, 450B.237
Information concerning treatment, hospital to record and maintain, 450B.238
Liability of certain medical facilities and health care providers limited, 41.503
Program for treatment of trauma, 450B.237
Public and Behavioral Health, Division of, cooperation with American College of Surgeons, 450B.239
Tuberculosis, treatment and care of patients, 441A.340-441A.400
Unemployment compensation, excluded or covered employment, 612.117, 612.120, 612.121
Uniform Billing and Claims Forms, use, 449.243, 689A.105, 689B.250
United States hospitals, exemptions from state licensing requirements, 449.0301
Unlicensed operation, 449.0308, 449.210, 449.220
Veterans’ hospitals (See VETERANS AFFAIRS, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF)
Veterinary hospitals (See generally VETERINARIANS)
Victims of crime
Domestic violence battery by strangulation, forensic medical examinations, costs incurred by hospital, 217.405
Payment, acceptance from State by service provider, effect, 217.245
Volunteers, liability for acts and omissions, 41.485
Workplace violence in medical facilities, prevention and response, 618.7301-618.7318
HOSPITALS, STATE (See generally MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES)
False imprisonment, use of imprisoned person to avoid arrest, 200.460
Interception of communications by certain persons authorized, 179.463
Prisoner taking hostages to facilitate escape, punishment, 212.090
Telephone service, temporary change permitted where hostages being held, 179.525
HOSTING PLATFORMS (See also INTERNET)
Local governments, power to require reports from accommodations facilitators and to issue related subpoenas, 268.0957
HOTELS AND MOTELS (See also FOOD AND DRINK ESTABLISHMENTS)
Bathing facilities, requirements, 447.110, 447.140, 447.150
Bathrooms (See Toilets, this heading)
Bedbugs, extermination required, 447.030
Bedding and mattresses
Amount of bedding required, 447.090
Disinfection after use by diseased person, 447.100
Sanitary condition required, 447.020, 447.090
Charges
Overcharge, liability, 651.030, 651.040
Rates, posting and availability for viewing required, 651.030, 651.040
Common-interest communities, use of unit for transient commercial purposes, 116.340
Community notification website, restrictions on use of information, 179B.270-179B.290
Construction and remodeling, regulation, 447.185
Deadly force used against intruder, presumption of fear of death or injury, 41.095
Death of patron caused by nonemployee, liability limited, 651.015
Deficiency in construction of real property improvements, 11.202, 11.2055
Defrauding proprietors, 205.445
Disabilities, persons with, personal injury actions, 426.515
Discrimination
Declaration of public policy, 233.010
Equal enjoyment of facilities and services, 651.050-651.120
Equal Rights Commission, Nevada, authority, 233.150
Promotions based on sex do not constitute unlawful discriminatory practice, 233.205, 651.065
Diseased persons, fumigation and disinfection of bedding and rooms, 447.100
Disorderly house, keeping unlawful, 201.420
Disorderly persons, eviction, 651.020
Doors, screening of exterior doors required, 447.070
Elevators, safe and sanitary condition required, 447.045
Emergency response plans
Duties, 463.790
Notices regarding compliance with laws, receipt of guide, 414.040
Energy costs, additional charges to customer to be included in statement of rates, 651.040
Fire protection
Changes to existing structures to enhance fire safety, 477.100-477.170
Economic development revenue bonds, use to finance fire protection projects, 244A.669-244A.763, 268.512-268.568, 349.400-349.670
Fire escapes and fire hazards, 447.045
Sprinklers, requirements, 477.150
Theft of device to prevent, control or extinguish fire, 475.105
Firearms, discharging in places of public resort unlawful, 202.280
Food Security, Council on, representation, 232.4966
Garages, safe and sanitary condition required, 447.045
Garbage and rubbish disposal, 447.180
Guide dogs, rights, duties and liabilities of persons accompanied by, 651.075
Health regulations generally
Enforcement by health authority, 447.190
Unlawful acts, penalties, 447.210
Heating and ventilation systems, construction and operation, 447.145
Homeland security, ch. 239C
Injury of patron caused by nonemployee, liability limited, 651.015
Key or other device used to enter room, penalty for unlawful use, 205.900
Landlord and tenant laws, applicability, 118A.180
Larceny by lodger, 41.690, 193.1675, 205.220, 205.222, 205.240, 207.185
Live entertainment tax, ch. 368A
Living quarters, restrictions on use of certain areas of hotels, 447.050
Lobbies, corridors and other public areas, 447.045, 447.135
Motor vehicles damaged on or stolen from premises, liability of owner or keeper limited, 651.011
Parking restrictions, 484B.453
Plumbing, 447.170
Property managers (See also PROPERTY MANAGERS)
Certification by county or city, 244.331-244.3345, 268.0881-268.0888, 268.0978
Property of guests, liability for theft, loss or damage, 651.010
Rates, posting and availability for viewing required, 651.030, 651.040
Records, admissibility as evidence, 51.135, 52.260, 52.405-52.435
Resort hotels (See GAMING)
Room tax (See ROOM TAX)
Screening of windows and outside doors, 447.070
Service animals, rights, duties and liabilities of persons accompanied by, 651.075
Sewage disposal, 447.160
Shower apparatus, restrictions on water consumption, 278.582
Sleeping rooms
Fumigation, 447.100
Restrictions on use of certain areas as sleeping quarters, 447.050
Sanitary condition required, 447.040
Size of rooms and amount of air space, requirements, 447.080
Smoke detectors, requirements, 477.140
Smoking restricted, 202.2483-202.24925, 475.050
Swimming pools and spas, regulation, 444.065-444.120
Toilets
Disinfection, 447.160
Handwashing facilities required with, 447.130
Number required, 447.130, 447.150
Sanitary condition required, 447.045
Signs, requirements, 447.135
Ventilation, 447.140
Toll-free telephone number for reservations, 408.561
Towels
Common towels, use prohibited, 444.060
Supply to be furnished, 447.120
Towns, licensure and regulation, 269.170-269.173
Trespassing, failure of guest to vacate after warning, penalties, 207.200
Vermin, extermination required, 447.030
Water supply, 447.170
Windows, screening required, 447.070
Workforce training in hospitality industry, joint labor-management programs, sales and use tax to fund, ch. 377D
HOUSE ARREST (See RESIDENTIAL CONFINEMENT)
HOUSE MOVERS (See also MOTOR CARRIERS)
Mobile homes (See MOBILE HOMES AND PARKS)
Public utilities to remove wires, 709.020, 709.130
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, UNITED STATES (See CONGRESS)
HOUSE TRAILERS (See MOBILE HOMES AND PARKS; TRAVEL TRAILERS)
HOUSEBREAKING (See also BURGLARY; INVASION OF THE HOME)
Definition, penalty, 205.0813
Presumption of knowledge of lack of permission to enter, 205.0813
Recovery of possession by occupant locked out of dwelling, 40.416
Unlawful reentry, penalty, 205.082
When owner may retake possession and change locks, notice requirements, 40.412
HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND EFFECTS STORAGE ACT
Generally, ch. 712
Appliances
Discarded appliances
Banks empowered to own furniture, 662.015
Nuisances, abatement, 244.3603, 244.3605, 268.4122-268.4126
Refrigerators and freezers, removal of doors required, 202.560
Energy efficiency standards
Enforcement, 701.780
Flexible demand technologies, standards to facilitate deployment of, regulations, 701.776
Inapplicability of provisions to certain appliances, 701.766
Manufacturers, duties, 701.774
Minimum standards
Delay of implementation, establishment of procedure to, 701.772
Establishment and amendment of, 701.768, 701.770
Regulations, authority of Director of the Office of Energy to adopt, 701.778
Definition, 706.085
Electric resistance for heating spaces, restrictions on installation of system, 701.230
Energy audits or assessments of homes, evaluations, 645D.300
Exemption from execution, 21.090
Flame-retardant organohalogenated chemicals, products containing, 597.7131-597.7141
Large appliances, calculation of sales tax, 372.7265, 374.7275
Liens for cleaning or washing household goods, 108.770-108.820
Pledge, description by pawnbroker, 646.020
Property tax
Exemption, Art. 10 § 3, 361.069
Household goods and furniture defined as personal property, 361.030
Rental property, 361.069
Retail installment sales, ch. 97
Secondhand dealers’ purchases, description necessary, 647.110
Service contracts, ch. 690C
Tax exemption, Art. 10 § [3]
Theft by lodger
Grand larceny, penalties, 205.220, 205.222
Hate crimes, penalties, civil liability, 41.690, 193.1675, 207.185
Petit larceny, penalties, 205.240
Transportation and storage
Carriers generally (See MOTOR CARRIERS)
Complaints against carriers, 706.442, 706.443
Damaged or lost goods, resolution of disputes and filing of claims, 706.442
Household Goods and Effects Storage Act, ch. 712
Liens for storage charges, 108.380-108.4783
Violations by carriers, administrative fines, 706.771-706.775
Written estimate of cost to be provided, 706.442
HOUSEKEEPERS (See DOMESTIC SERVICE)
HOUSING (See also REAL PROPERTY)
Accommodations facilitators facilitating certain rentals, local government power to require reports and issue related subpoenas, 244.1545, 268.0957
Affordable housing (See AFFORDABLE HOUSING)
Appraisers of real estate, ch. 645C
Assistance to finance housing, 315.9981-315.99874, ch. 319
Building codes (See BUILDING CODES)
Building inspectors (See BUILDING INSPECTORS)
Building officials (See BUILDING OFFICIALS)
Building permits (See BUILDING PERMITS)
Buildings generally (See BUILDINGS)
Citations, inspectors authorized to issue, 171.17751
Commercially sexually exploited children, housing plans and housing providers, 424.273
Common-interest communities (See COMMON-INTEREST COMMUNITIES)
Community notification website, restrictions on use of information, 179B.270-179B.290
Condominium hotels (See CONDOMINIUM HOTELS)
Condominiums (See CONDOMINIUMS)
Construction Control Law, ch. 627
Construction or alteration by owner of residence, receipt and acknowledgment of statement of restrictions, 278.573
Constructional defects (See CONSTRUCTIONAL DEFECTS)
Contractors (See CONTRACTORS)
Cooperative housing corporations (See COOPERATIVE HOUSING CORPORATIONS)
Criminal law, definition of building includes houses, 193.0125
Crisis Response System, Nevada Housing, creation, duties, 422A.680
Deeds of trust (See DEEDS OF TRUST)
Destruction or damage, 206.010
Discrimination in rental, lease or sale
Actions for injunction or damages, 118.120
Appraisers, unprofessional conduct, 645C.480
Declaration of public policy, 118.020, 233.010
Disabilities, persons with
Access to multifamily dwellings, 118.103
Modification of dwelling by person with disability, 118.101
Renting of dwelling by person with service animal, 118.105
Equal Rights Commission
Authority of Commission, generally, 233.150
Complaints, procedures, 118.110, 233.160, 233.165
Contracts with Department of Housing and Urban Development, legislative approval, 233.153
Regulations, 118.095
Remedies, 233.170
Exemplary or punitive damages, 42.005
Loans for dwellings, unlawful acts, penalties, 207.310
Nevada Fair Housing Law, 118.010-118.120
Real estate licensees, unlawful acts, penalties, 645.321
Real property transactions, prohibited acts, 118.100, 207.300
Restrictive covenants on real property deemed void, restrictive covenant modification form, 111.237, 111.2375, 111.312
Retaliatory conduct by landlord against tenant prohibited, remedies, 118A.510
Tenants, defense in certain actions, 118.115
Disorderly house, keeping unlawful, 201.420
Dwelling house, defined, 193.014
Educational programs, powers of Housing Division, 319.140
Electrical Code, National, applicability, 278.583
Energy auditors (See ENERGY AUDITORS)
Energy conservation (See also ENERGY CONSERVATION)
Electric resistance for heating spaces, restrictions on installation of system, 701.230
Financing of equipment and materials for conservation of energy, 319.235
Fund for Energy Assistance and Conservation, creation, sources and use, 702.170, 702.250-702.280
Lights, prohibition against sale of certain general service lamps, adoption of standards for energy efficiency, 701.260
Program to increase efficiency of energy used in dwellings, administration, 319.145
Regulations for energy conservation in buildings, adoption, 278.580, 701.220
Weatherization projects, funding, 701B.921
Exemption from execution, 21.090, 21.095
Explosive or incendiary device, unlawful acts, 202.262, 202.830
Factory-built housing (See FACTORY-BUILT HOUSING)
Firearms, unlawful discharge, 202.285, 202.287
Health hazards, regulation by district boards of health, 439.479
Home protection insurance, 681A.020, 690B.100-690B.180
Homeless Pupils, Liaison for Post-Secondary Education for, duties, 396.594
Homelessness to Housing, Nevada Interagency Advisory Council on, 232.498-232.4983
Homeowners, revolving account to assist following disaster, 353.2735, 353.2737
Homesteads (See HOMESTEADS)
Housing authorities (See HOUSING AUTHORITIES)
Labor and material liens (See MECHANICS’ AND MATERIALMEN’S LIENS)
Land sales (See SUBDIVIDED LAND, LICENSING AND REGULATION OF SALES)
Loans (See also DEEDS OF TRUST; LOANS; MORTGAGES)
Assistance to finance housing, 315.9981-315.99874, ch. 319
Discrimination unlawful, 207.310
Homestead exemption inapplicable to foreclosure process, Art. 4 § 30, 115.010
Unfair lending practices, ch. 598D
Malicious mischief, damaging or destroying property, 206.010
Manufactured home parks (See MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS)
Manufactured homes (See MANUFACTURED HOMES)
Master plans, contents, 278.150, 278.160
Mobile homes (See MOBILE HOMES AND PARKS)
Mortgages (See MORTGAGES)
Nevada Fair Housing Law, 118.010-118.120
Peeping Toms, prohibited acts, penalty, 200.603
Planned unit developments (See PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS)
Plumbing Code, Uniform, 444.340-444.430
Property tax (See also PROPERTY TAX)
House defined as real property, 361.035
Quartering of soldiers, when prohibited, Art. 1 § 12
Rehabilitation of property in residential neighborhoods, ch. 279A, ch. 279B
Renewable energy programs, participation, ch. 701B
Rentals (See LANDLORD AND TENANT, DWELLINGS; MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS)
Sale or lease within one year of construction by owner, presumption for contractor’s licensing purposes, 624.031
Sales, required disclosures (See REAL PROPERTY)
School districts, sales of houses built by pupils authorized, 393.247
Security against unreasonable seizures and searches, Art. 1 § 18
Senior complexes, employee work cards, 118A.335
Service agreements unlawfully tied to residential property, prohibited acts, 111.2397
Shower apparatus, restrictions on water consumption, 278.582
Subdivision of land (See SUBDIVISION OF LAND)
Supportive housing grant program, 319.600
Tax on residential construction, 278.4983-278.4987, 387.329-387.332
Time shares (See TIME SHARES)
Vacant dwellings, unlawful entry or occupancy (See HOUSEBREAKING; UNLAWFUL OCCUPANCY)
Wildlife violations, restrictions on searches of dwelling house, 501.375
Zoning (See ZONING)
HOUSING, ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON
Creation, duties, 319.174
Housing elements required in master plan, receipt of reports, 278.237
Legislative bill draft requests, authority, 218D.218
HOUSING, ASSISTANCE TO FINANCE
Account for Affordable Housing
Administration, 319.500, 319.510
Bond reserve funds, transfer of excess to Account authorized, 319.340
Creation, 319.500
Investment of money, 319.500
Real property transfer taxes, deposit of portion of proceeds, 375.070
Recipients of money from Account, requirements for, 319.520
Use and distribution of money, 319.510, 319.520
Assisted living facilities, certification, 319.147
Bond reserve funds, 319.340-319.360
Bondholders and noteholders, pledge, remedies, 319.370, 319.380
Bonds and notes
Agreements to reduce costs or risk, 319.167
Bond reserve funds, 319.340-319.360
Credit of State not pledged, 319.380
Debt limitation, 319.270
Defaults, 319.370
Execution, 319.280
Guarantees of payment, 319.310
Insurance may be required, 319.325
Issuance, 319.140, 319.270, 319.327
Legal investments, 319.390
Redemption, 319.320
Remarketing or refunding, 319.320, 319.330
Security, 319.290, 319.300, 319.325
State borrowing and bond laws inapplicable, 319.280
Terms, 319.280
Waiver of exemption of interest from taxation, 319.327
Collateralized mortgage obligations
Investment in, 319.171
Issuance, 319.323
Conservation of energy, financing of equipment for, 319.235
Debt limitation, 319.270
Deposits and investments, 319.170
Energy assistance programs, administration, 319.145, 702.270-702.280
False statements, penalty, 319.900
Grantor trusts, creation authorized, 319.140
HOME Investment Partnership Act, administration by Housing Division, 319.145
Housing credit agency for State of Nevada, Housing Division designated as, 319.145
Housing Division
Audit, 319.140
Deposit of money, 319.170
Fees, 319.240
Loans of investment securities, authority, 319.167, 319.172
Powers generally, 319.140-319.265
Instrumentalities to carry out purposes of law, creation authorized, 319.140
Insurance against loss, procurement, 319.250
Legislative declaration, 319.020
Lending institutions, power of Housing Division to make loans to or purchase securities from, 319.230
Letters of credit, Housing Division’s authority to issue, 319.190
Loans
Discrimination unlawful, 207.310
Insurance or security, 319.325
Investment securities, authority of Housing Division, 319.167, 319.172
Mortgage loan defined, 319.110
Power of Housing Division to make, 319.190
Terms and conditions, 319.200
Manufactured or mobile homes
Defined as residential housing, 319.130
Rental sites, financing, 319.235
Mortgages
Definition, 319.100
Foreclosure, 319.220
Investments by Housing Division, 319.210
Modification of terms, 319.220
Nevada Rural Housing Authority, financing, 315.9981-315.99874
Nonprofit corporations to carry out purposes of law, creation authorized, 319.140
Real property
Definition, 319.120
Purchase by Housing Division, 319.140
Remedies of bondholders and noteholders, 319.370
Residential housing
Definition, 319.130
Prerequisites to financing, 319.260, 319.265
Veterans, denial of eligibility for program, service or benefit, prohibited acts, 417.0185
Community redevelopment (See COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT)
Continuation of housing authorities organized under prior laws, 315.360, 315.365
Cooperative agreements concerning insurance, 277.055, 277.056
Eviction
Controlled substances violations, 315.011-315.071
Summary eviction procedures, 40.254
Fair employment practices, 281.370
Financial Independence, Nevada Statewide Council on, representation, 422A.478
Housing, Advisory Committee on, representation, 319.174
Housing Authorities Law of 1947
Actions by and against housing authorities, 315.430
Area of another authority, operation within, 315.435
Area of operation, 315.160
Armed Forces personnel, housing, 315.510, 315.580
Bonds
Attorney General, certification by, 315.750
Authorized investments, 315.760
Bondholders’ powers, 315.710, 315.730, 315.770, 315.780
Covenants, willful violation unlawful, 350.495
Debt limitations, 315.620
Denominations, 315.630
Discounts, 350.2012
Election, 281A.520, 293.481, 350.020-350.070
Form, 315.630
Interest, 99.060-99.067, 350.2011
Issuance within 6 years, 350.2013
Judicial Confirmation Law, ch. 43
Liability, 315.620
Maturity, 315.630
Powers of authority, 315.600, 315.670
Redemption, 315.470
Resolution authorizing bonds, 315.630
Sale, 315.640
Types, 315.610
Chair, selection, 315.380
Commissioners, 315.370-315.410, 315.620
Contracts for services or works, 315.450
Cooperation between authorities, 315.530, 315.550
Covenants, 315.690, 315.700, 315.720, 315.740
Creation of authorities, 315.320, 315.330
Default, effect, 315.520
Eminent domain power, 315.460
Employees, 281.370, 315.400, 315.450
Exemption of property from execution, process or judgment lien, 315.310
Federal aid, compliance with conditions, 315.450, 315.560
Financial literacy, instruction in, 315.515, 422A.492, 432B.650
Findings of need for operation, 315.330-315.350
For profit operation prohibited, 315.500
Housing projects
Definition, 315.230
Powers of authorities, 315.440
Powers of counties, cities and towns, 315.550
Individual development accounts, deposits by tenants not considered income for purposes of determining eligibility to reside in housing project, 315.513
Inspection of dwelling units, duties, repairs, 315.525
Insurance, program to jointly self-insure and jointly purchase insurance or reinsurance, 315.725, 679A.160
Investments, 315.470
Judicial Confirmation Law, ch. 43
Lease of government war housing projects, 315.590
Mortgages, 315.680
Municipal corporations, authorities constitute, 315.320
Officers, 315.380
Pledges, 315.680
Powers generally, 315.420-315.480
Presumption of validity of establishment, 315.350
Property, powers concerning, 315.460
Receiver, appointment, 315.780
Regional authorities in counties whose population is 700,000 or more
Commissioners, 315.7809
Dissolution of individual authorities, 315.7807
Executive director, 315.380
Formation, 315.7805
Reservation or nomination of land from Bureau of Land Management, 315.7813
Regulations, 315.430
Rural areas, housing, 315.570
Rural Housing Authority, applicability of certain laws, 315.988
Seal, 315.430
Special funds, 315.700
Taxes, payments in lieu, 315.540
Tenant selection, preferences, 315.510
Termination of housing assistance, 315.007
Veterans
Definition, 315.300
Denial of benefit eligibility, prohibited acts, 417.0185
Housing for veterans, powers of authority, 315.580
Service-connected disability, proof of status, 417.0187
Tenant selection, preferences, 315.510
Vice chair, selection, 315.380
Independent Development Account Program, 422A.487-422A.497
Landlord and tenant laws, applicability, 118A.180
Low-income housing, distribution of money for, 319.510
Manufactured home parks (See MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS)
Nevada Rural Housing Authority (See HOUSING AUTHORITY, NEVADA RURAL)
Property managers, applicability of real estate licensing laws, 645.0445
State Treasurer, duty to ensure instruction and training is provided to tenants regarding available business opportunities and benefits, 226.110
Underground water depletion restrictions, exemptions by State Engineer, 534.120
Urban renewal (See COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT)
HOUSING AUTHORITY, NEVADA RURAL
Actions by and against, 41.0305-41.039, 315.983
Area of operation, 315.963, 315.9835
Bonds, notes and other obligations
Attorney General, submission to and certification by, 315.9987
Authorized investments, 315.99872
Bond reserve funds, 315.9986-315.99864
Bondholders and noteholders, pledge, remedies, 315.99866, 315.99868
Covenants, willful violation unlawful, 350.495
Credit of State or political subdivision not pledged, 315.99868
Discounts, 350.2012
Election, 281A.520, 293.481, 350.020-350.070
Federal income taxation, waiver of exemption of interest, issuance of nonexempt obligations, 315.99856
Guarantees of payment, 315.9985
Interest, 99.060-99.067, 315.630, 350.2011
Issuance, 315.99842, 315.99844
Judicial Confirmation Law, ch. 43
Pledges, 315.99846
Redemption, 315.99852
Refunding, 315.99852, 315.99858
Remarketing, 315.99852
Repayment, 315.99854
Reserve funds, 315.9986-315.99864
Sale, 315.99844
Signatures of commissioners and officers, 315.99874
Trust indentures, 315.99848
Business entities, authority to create, powers, 315.98425
Bylaws, adoption, 315.979, 315.983
Chair and Vice Chair, selection, 315.979
Commissioners, 315.977-315.982
Conflicts of interest, 315.981
Cooperative agreements
Insurance coverage, 277.055, 277.056
Powers generally, 315.983
Creation, 315.977
Criminal actions in which Authority’s position vexatious, frivolous or in bad faith, award of attorney’s fees and litigation expenses to prevailing party, 41.0393
Employees, 281.370, 315.979, 315.981
Financial Independence, Nevada Statewide Council on, representation, 422A.478
Financial literacy, instruction in, 315.9945, 422A.492, 432B.650
Findings necessary for financing, 315.9984
Gifts or grants, authority to accept, 353.335-353.339
Housing, Advisory Committee on, representation, 319.174
Housing projects
Business entities, powers, 315.98425
Default, effect, 315.995
Definition, 315.969
Eviction of tenants for controlled substances violations, 315.011-315.071
Fixing of rentals or payments, 315.993
For profit operation by Authority prohibited, 315.993
Local zoning and building ordinances, applicability, 315.989
Powers, 315.984
Rent subsidies, administration of programs, 315.984
State Treasurer, duty to ensure instruction and training is provided to tenants regarding available business opportunities and benefits, 226.110
Tenant selection, 315.994
Termination of housing assistance, 315.007
Independent Development Account Program, 422A.487-422A.497
Individual development accounts, deposits by tenants not considered income for purposes of determining eligibility to reside in housing project, 315.9943
Industrial insurance, Authority defined as employer, 616A.230
Legislative declaration, 315.961
Loans from local governments, authority, 315.983
Local Government Budget and Finance Act, applicability, 354.474
Local Government Securities Law, 350.500-350.720
Local housing authorities, definition, 315.971
Meetings, ch. 241
Mortgages and loans
Fees and charges, 315.99836
Generally, 315.9983
Insurance, 315.99838
Related powers, 315.99834
Security, repayment and interest, 315.99832, 315.99854
Occupational Diseases Act, Authority defined as employer, 617.110
Officers, 315.979
Organization, 315.979
Political subdivision, Authority deemed to be, 315.983
Powers
Under Housing Authorities Law of 1947, 315.988, 315.996
Property
Exemption from execution, process or judgment lien, 315.992
Mortgages and loans, powers, 315.99834
Payments in lieu of taxes, 315.990
Property tax exemption, 361.060
Real and personal property, acquisition authorized, 315.983
Publications, provision of electronic version or paper copies to State Publications Distribution Center, 378.180
Reports, 315.979
Rules and regulations, adoption, 315.979, 315.983
Seal, 315.983
Services, authority to provide in any area of Nevada, limitation, 315.9835
Vacancies, 232A.020
HOUSING CODES (See also BUILDING CODES)
Counties, authority to adopt, 244.3675
Violations, abatement of nuisances, 244.3603-244.3607, 268.4122
HOUSING CRISIS RESPONSE SYSTEM, NEVADA
Creation, duties, 422A.680
HOUSING DIVISION (See BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY, DEPARTMENT OF)
HPV (See CANCER)
HUMAN BLOOD AND BLOOD PRODUCTS (See BLOOD)
HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (See HIV)
Anatomical gifts, 451.500-451.598, 460.100-460.160
Facilities for performance of transplants, approval required, 449.087
Health insurance, notice regarding changes to anti-rejection drugs, 687B.408
Hearts (See HEART DISEASES)
Kidneys
Dialysis technicians, possession and administration of dangerous drugs, 454.213
Facility for treatment of irreversible renal disease defined, 449.0046
Hemodialysis products, sales and use tax exemptions, 372.283, 374.287
Liability for procurement, distribution or use of organs for transplantation, 460.010
License plates encouraging donation of human organs, 482.37905
Lungs (See LUNG DISEASES)
Medicaid, prohibited acts, regulations, 422.23685
Nontransplant anatomical donation organizations, certification and regulation, penalties, reports, 451.587
Sale or purchase of organs for transplantation prohibited, 201.460, 451.590
Stem cells, authorized use, restrictions on regulation, 629.300-629.390
HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS (See CANCER)
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, DIVISION OF (See ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF)
Budget
Base budgets, fundamental review, 218E.435-218E.450
State Budget Act, 353.150-353.246
Catastrophic leave, adoption of regulations, 284.3626
Chair, 284.050
Classified service
Allocation or change in classification, review upon request, 284.165
Classification plan, approval of changes, 284.160
Pools of eligible persons for employment, regulation, 284.205, 284.250
Computers, establishment of written policy on appropriate use, 242.300
Creation, part of Division of Human Resource Management, 284.030
Criminal actions in which position of State vexatious, frivolous or in bad faith, award of attorney’s fees and litigation expenses to prevailing party, 41.0393
Disclosure of improper governmental action, appeal of retaliatory action, adoption of procedural rules, 281.641
Employees, per diem allowance and travel expenses, 284.045
Evaluate or certify, refusal by appointing authority, appeal, 284.245
Gifts or grants, authority to accept, 353.335-353.339
Hearing officers
Appointment, duties, 284.091
Dismissals, demotions or suspensions, review, 284.390-284.405
Involuntary transfers, review, 284.376
Human Resource Management, Division of, receipt of reports, 284.105
Internet website, duties, immunities, 237.360, 239.008, 239B.050, 239B.060
Legislative review of public agencies, ch. 232B
Members
Alternate members, 284.030, 284.055
Holding or seeking partisan or other state employment, 284.035
Number, appointment, 284.030
Per diem allowance and travel expenses, 284.045
Qualifications, 232A.020, 284.030, 284.035
Salary, 284.045
Status as civil officers, removal, 232A.030
Terms of office, 284.040
Vacancies, 232A.020
Model Employer Program, State as, regulations, 284.109
Pay plan, duties, 284.175
Payments of money for services provided by agency, procedures, 353.146-353.148
Political activities restricted, 284.035
Powers and duties, 284.065
Public engagement policy, adoption, requirements, 232.003
Records official, appointment, duties, 239.008
Regulations, general powers and duties, ch. 233B, 284.065
Rules and regulations for management, 284.060
Secretary, 284.050
Sex- or gender-based harassment or discrimination, appeals, duties, 284.4086
Sovereign immunity waived, 41.0305-41.039
State Human Resources System, duties, ch. 284
Sunset Subcommittee, review of Commission, 232B.220-232B.250
Adoption of children, petitions for, requirements, 127.110
Advancing prostitution (See PROSTITUTION)
Commercial motor vehicles, disqualification from operation upon felony conviction, 483.9382
Crime Statistics, Center for the Analysis of, receipt of certain information, 217.545
Definition, 49.25425
Involuntary servitude (See INVOLUNTARY SERVITUDE)
Living from earnings of prostitute (See PROSTITUTION)
Pandering (See PANDERING)
Peace officers, continuing education courses, 289.510
Sale or purchase of persons (See SALE OR PURCHASE OF PERSONS)
Sex trafficking (See SEX TRAFFICKING)
State of Nevada Human Trafficking Coalition, 217.098, 217.545
Trafficking in persons (See TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS)
Victims (See also VICTIMS OF CRIME)
Account for Victims of Human Trafficking, creation, use, 217.530-217.545
Actions by, 41.1399
Crime Statistics, Center for the Analysis of, receipt of certain information, 217.545
Driver’s licenses or identification cards, requests for alternative address, 481.091
Fictitious address program, 217.462-217.471
Higher education, statewide database of sources of financial assistance, program to connect victims with information, 226.400
Human trafficking specialist, designation, duties, 217.098
Jury duty, exemption for person with fictitious address, 6.020
Ombudsman for Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking, Office of, creation, duties, 228.440-228.460
Pupils authorized to attend school outside zone or district, 388.040, 392.016
Statewide plan for delivery of services to victims, 217.098
Victim’s advocate, privileged communications, 49.2541-49.2549
Voting by person with fictitious address, 217.462, 217.464, 293.5002
Arrests, powers, 574.040, 574.110
Assault or battery committed on member, agent or officer, penalty, 200.471, 200.481
Bylaws, 574.020
Cruelty to animals, generally (See ANIMALS)
Destruction of abandoned diseased or injured animals, authority, 574.110
Elections, 574.030
Estrays and feral livestock, cooperative agreements regarding, 569.031
Incorporation, 574.010
Insignia, registration and protection, 600.240-600.400, 601.020, 601.050, 601.110
Motor vehicles, authority to remove pets from certain vehicles, 202.287
Names, protection, ch. 601
Reports of cruelty to animals, receipt, penalty for unlawful dissemination of information, 574.053
Sterilization of adopted animals, requirements, exceptions, 574.600-574.660
HUMBOLDT COUNTY (For general provisions, see COUNTIES)
County seat, 243.160
Creation, 243.145
District Attorney ex officio Public Administrator, 253.010, 253.050
Judicial district
Humboldt River Decree, jurisdiction, 3.0199
Number and designation, Art. 6 § 5, 3.010, 3.016
Legislative districts, apportionment, 218B.250, 218B.260
Nevada Coordinate System, included in west zone, 327.010
Officers’ salaries, 245.043
HUMBOLDT RIVER (See also RIVERS; WATER)
Humboldt River Decree, jurisdiction over matters arising under, 3.0199
HUMBOLDT RIVER BASIN WATER AUTHORITY (See also WATER AUTHORITIES)
Natural Resources, Joint Interim Standing Committee on, powers and duties of Subcommittee on Public Lands, 218E.525
Accident causing injury or death of person or damage to property, reports, 503.185
Aircraft, use prohibited, exception, 501.376, 503.005, 503.010, 504.490
Alternative livestock, hunting unlawful, 503.242
Artificial light, hunting with unlawful, 503.150
Big game mammals, killing or possessing unlawfully
Civil penalties, 501.3855
Criminal penalties, 501.376
Forfeitures, 501.3857
License, suspension or revocation, 62E.685, 501.1816, 501.388
Camps, liability of owners, lessees or occupants, 41.510
Citations, procedure following failure to appear, 501.3865
Closed seasons, 501.015
Courses of instruction, authorized use and possession of firearm by minors, 202.300
Deer (See also Tags, this heading)
Seizure and disposal of carcass, hide and antlers of diseased deer, 502.215
Definition, 501.050
Demerit points for wildlife convictions, 501.1812-501.1818
Dogs, competitive field trials for training, 503.200
Drones, unlawful use, forfeitures, 501.376, 501.3857, 503.010
Equine activities, immunity from liability, exceptions, 41.519
Equipment
Forfeitures, 501.3857
Reciprocal agreements regarding use, 502.045
Refusal to exhibit to enforcement officer, penalty, 502.120
Seizure and disposition, 501.375, 501.389
Evidence identification tags, unlawful to remove, tamper with or alter, 501.377
Exhibition of wildlife to officers, 502.120
Firearms
Accident causing injury or death or property damage, 503.185
Background checks for transfers of firearms, exception to requirement, 202.2548
Carrying loaded rifle or shotgun in or on vehicle, when unlawful, 503.165
Discharging from or over highway or road unlawful, 503.175
Forfeitures, 501.3857
Handgun, carrying for self-defense, authorized acts, 503.150
Manner of hunting, unlawful acts, 503.010, 503.150
Minors
Lawful use or possession of firearms, 202.300
Violations, revocation or prohibition on receipt of hunting license, 62E.660, 502.118
Muzzle-loading rifle or muzzle-loading musket, when considered not loaded, 503.165
Seizure for violations, 501.375
Game birds (See BIRDS)
Game mammals
Definition, 501.046
Designation of characteristics of mammals which may be taken, 503.120
Game wardens (See GAME WARDENS)
Guides (See GUIDES)
Horses, unlawful use, 503.010
Hours of hunting, 503.140
Hunters, collection of data from, penalty for failure to comply, 501.119
Interference with persons lawfully hunting, 503.015
Legislative declaration, 501.102
Liability of owners, lessees or occupants of premises to persons using premises for hunting, 41.510
License agents, designation and duties, 502.040
Licenses, permits and privileges
Additional license required to hunt certain species of game, 502.130
Alteration, erasure or defacement unlawful, 502.105
Apprentice hunting licenses, issuance, fee, 502.066
Armed Forces members
Members assigned to permanent duty in Nevada, spouses and dependents, 502.070
Nevada residents stationed outside State, specialty combination fishing and hunting license, 502.290
Veterans Affairs, Interagency Council on, reports to, 417.0194
Blind, persons who are, 502.075
Civil penalties for hunting without valid license, tag or permit, 501.3855
Contents, 502.030
Department of Wildlife, preparation, 502.020
Destroyed licenses, 502.110
Exceptions to requirements, 502.010
Exhibition of license or permit to officers, 502.120
Expiration date, 502.090
Expired licenses, use unlawful, 502.060
False information to obtain, penalty, 502.060, 502.290
Fees, 502.066, 502.240, 502.242
Forfeiture, 502.100
Information to be furnished by applicant, 502.060
Issuance, 501.3867, 502.035, 502.240, 502.330
Lost licenses, 502.110
Minors
12-17 years of age, 502.240
Acknowledgment of parent or guardian required, 502.060
Apprentice hunting licenses, issuance, fee, 502.066
Firearms violations, revocation or prohibition on receiving license, 62E.660, 502.118
Hunting tags, transfer of tag to certain organizations, program to allow, creation authorized, 502.104
Restrictions, 502.010
Wildlife violations, revocation or prohibition on receiving license, 62E.685
Native Americans, specialty combination licenses, fees, 502.240, 502.280
Nontransferability, exception, 502.100
Open season, valid only during, 502.090
Permanent licensing or permitting system, establishment authorized, 502.030
Permits
Aircraft, hunting of coyotes, bobcats or ravens, 503.005
Authority to require, 502.130
Carson Lake Wildlife Management Area, permits required, fees, 502.400, 502.410
Drawing to award and issue, 502.175
Unlawful acquisition or use, 502.200
Persons required to procure, 502.010
Possession while hunting, 502.120
Power of attorney or other written instrument, application pursuant to, 502.061
Reciprocal agreements, 502.045
Resident licenses, qualifications, 502.015
Stolen licenses, 502.110
Surrender, 501.387
Suspension or revocation
Child support obligations, effect, 425.510, 502.115
Citation, failure to appear, 501.3865
Civil penalties, failure to pay, 501.3855
Demerit points, system of assessing, 501.1816
Firearm violations, 62E.660, 503.185
Judicial review, 501.1817
Period of duration for certain offenses, 501.1816
Unlawful killing or possession of wildlife, 62E.685, 501.388
Tags (See Tags, this heading)
Unlawful to obtain without compliance with hunter safety requirements, 502.360
Veterans, denial of benefit eligibility, prohibited acts, 417.0185
Veterans with service-connected disability
Collection of data, reports, 417.0194
Issuance of license, 502.072, 502.240
Proof of status, 417.0187
Manner of hunting
Fur-bearing mammals, 503.450
Game birds or mammals, 503.150
Meat processors
Disposal of game if storage or processing fees unpaid, 503.035
Return of carcasses delivered for processing, requirements, penalties, 583.476, 583.700
Minors (See Licenses, permits and privileges, this heading)
Motor vehicles, use prohibited, exception, 503.010, 504.490
Native Americans
Rights, notice of proposed legislation affecting, 502.280
Specialty combination licenses, issuance, fees, 502.240, 502.280
Noisemakers, unlawful use, 503.010
Open season
Definition, 501.065
Unlawful to hunt except during open season, 503.090
Private property, hunting without permission unlawful, 503.240
Raptor regulations, 503.582
Recreational use of land confers no property or easement rights, 41.510
Reports and questionnaires, 501.119
Resource enhancement stamps, fee, form, donation of money to Wildlife Account through purchase, 502.222
Rewards for information concerning violations, 501.395
Safety of hunters
Course in responsibilities of hunters, 502.330-502.360
Issuance of certificate, 502.340
Requirements for license, 502.330
Unlawful acts, 502.360
Seals may be required, 502.130
Shooting preserves, 504.300-504.380
Shooting ranges (See SHOOTING RANGES)
Signs posted by Department of Wildlife, destruction or mutilation unlawful, 501.383
Spotting or locating game mammals, prohibited acts, 503.010
State parks, hunting may be authorized, 407.065
Tags
Antelope tags, issuance for resale, 502.145
Bids for or auction of certain tags, 502.250
Bonus points, forfeiture, 502.060
Civil penalties for hunting without valid tag, 501.3855
Deer
Issuance of tags for resale, 502.145
Restricted nonresident deer tags, 502.146-502.149
Special incentive tags, program authorized, 502.143
Deferral of use of tag to next applicable open season if extenuating circumstances apply, authority of Commission to establish program, 502.103
Drawings to award and issue, 502.175
Dream Tags, program for issuance, 502.219, 502.225
Duplicate tags, issuance, 502.210
Elk, special incentive tags
Establishment of program, 502.142
Limitation on reimbursement for property damage caused by elk, 504.165
False statement to obtain big game tag, penalty, 502.060
Fees, 502.250-502.255, 502.280
Form, use, 502.160
Invalid tags, 501.376
Killing or possessing without valid tag, 501.376
Limitations on number or scope, 502.190
Lotteries, applicability of laws to distribution of tags, 502.500
Method of enforcing limits, 502.140
Partnership in Wildlife Drawing, 502.250
Possession of wildlife without tag attached or validated unlawful, 502.150
Power of attorney or other written instrument, application pursuant to, 502.061
Regulations concerning tags, 502.160, 502.175
Removal unlawful, 502.150
Replacement tags, issuance, 502.215
Requirement to hunt certain species of game, 502.130
Resident tags, qualifications, 502.015
Return of tag for restoration of bonus points if extenuating circumstances apply, authority of Commission to establish program, 502.103
Revocation of privilege to apply for big game tag, 501.388
Silver State Tag Drawing, 502.250
Suspension following failure to appear for citation, 501.3865
Transfer of tags
Persons under 18 years of age, transfers to, establishment of program, 502.102
To another eligible person if extenuating circumstances apply, authority of Commission to establish program, 502.103
Unlawful acts, 502.140
Unlawful acquisition or use, 502.200
Transmitting devices, unlawful use, 503.010
Transportation of wildlife taken within State, 503.040
Trespass, 503.240
Unlawful acts generally, penalties, 501.385
Upland game birds (See BIRDS)
Waste of game, penalty, 501.388, 503.050
Wild horses, unlawful acts, 504.490
Wildlife generally (See WILDLIFE)
Wildlife management areas
Carson Lake Wildlife Management Area, hunting permits, 502.400, 502.410
Establishment and regulation, 504.140, 504.143
HUSBAND AND WIFE (See MARRIED PERSONS)
Assessment and disclosure program, 522.119
Injection of fluid through well, regulation, 445A.400, 445A.465-445A.515
Admissibility of testimony recalled through hypnosis, 48.039
Psychology, hypnosis defined as specialized area of practice, 641.025
HYPNOTIC DRUGS (See generally CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES; DRUGS)
Acquisition by fraudulent means, 454.530
Burden of proof in criminal proceedings, 454.534
Business of furnishing restricted devices, license required, 639.129, 639.180, 639.233, 639.234, 639.2555
Manufacturer, definition, 454.0092
Safe injection practices, duties
Emergency medical personnel, 450B.165
Homes for individual residential care, 449.092
Medical laboratories, 652.092
Nurses, 632.3405
Osteopathic physicians, 633.3619
Pharmacists and interns, 639.132
Physicians, physician assistants and perfusionists, 630.198
Podiatric physicians, 635.073
Sale of devices, 454.480, 454.500
Schools, duties regarding medical waste, immunity from liability, 392.425, 394.1999
Sterile hypodermic device program
Authorized activities, 439.991
Community outreach and educational programs, 439.989
Controlled substances, exemption from certain penalties, 453.336
Discrimination prohibited, 439.994
Drug paraphernalia, exemption from definition, 453.554
Establishment, authority, 439.987
Immunity from civil liability, 439.992
Legislative declaration, 439.985
Operational guidelines, 439.988
Records, confidentiality, use of information, 439.993
Reports to State Board of Health, 439.989
Safety procedures, 439.989
Training of staff and volunteers, 439.990
Unlawful possession, 454.510
Wholesaler, definition, 454.0098