Nev. Rev. Stat. § 445A.155 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 445A / Section 445A.155
Issuance of bonds to support Account
Status: in_force

1. The Administrator may authorize the State Treasurer to issue, sell or deliver general obligation bonds of the State or revenue bonds if viable to support the purposes of the Account.

2. If the Administrator authorizes the issuance of those bonds, the State Treasurer may: (a) Sue and be sued to establish or enforce any right arising out of a project receiving financial assistance or of any state securities issued pursuant to this authorization; (b) Acquire and hold municipal securities, and exercise all of the rights of holders of those securities; (c) Sell or otherwise dispose of municipal securities and assets acquired in connection with those securities, unless limited by any agreement which relates to the securities; (d) Make contracts and execute all necessary or convenient instruments; (e) Accept grants of money from the Federal Government, the State, any agency or political subdivision, or any other person; (f) Adopt regulations relating to projects receiving financial assistance and the administration of those projects; (g) Employ for the Administrator or for any eligible recipient any necessary legal, fiscal, engineering and other expert services in connection with projects receiving financial assistance and with the authorization, sale and issuance of state securities and municipal securities; (h) Enter into agreements and arrangements consistent with NRS 445A.060 to 445A.160 , inclusive, concerning the issuance of state securities and the purchase of municipal securities; and (i) Undertake other matters which the Administrator determines to be necessary or desirable to accomplish the purposes of NRS 445A.060 to 445A.160 , inclusive.

3. Before any bonds are issued pursuant to this section, the State Board of Finance must certify that sufficient revenue will be available in the Account to pay the interest and installments of principal as they become due.

4. The money in the Account that is available for the payment of the interest and installments of principal on the bonds must be pledged as the primary source for the payment of the bonds. The full faith and credit of the State may be pledged.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 439.4923 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 439 / Section 439.4923
“Health care facility” defined
Status: in_force

“ Health care facility ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 162A.740 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 459.0092 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 459 / Section 459.0092
Commission on Nuclear Projects: Duties
Status: in_force

The Commission shall:

1. Be informed on issues and developments relating to the disposal of radioactive waste.

2. Report to the Governor and the Legislature on any matter relating to the disposal of radioactive waste which it deems appropriate and on any such matter requested by the Governor.

3. Advise and make recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature on the policy of this State concerning all projects involving the disposal of radioactive waste.

4. Formulate the administrative policies of the Agency and its divisions.

5. Advise the state and local governments on litigation relating to radioactive waste.

6. Adopt such regulations and perform such other duties as are necessary to carry out the provisions of NRS 459.009 to 459.0098 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 445A.870 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 445A / Section 445A.870
Advisory board regarding certification of operators: Appointment; membership; compensation of members
Status: in_force

1. The Commission may appoint an advisory board to act in an advisory capacity in matters relating to the certification of operators of community water systems or noncommunity water systems.

2. If such an advisory board is appointed: (a) At least one member of the advisory board must be a member of the American Water Works Association. (b) At least one member of the advisory board must be a member of the Nevada Rural Water Association or its successor organization. (c) One member of the advisory board may represent the general public.

3. Each member of the advisory board serves without compensation. While engaged in the business of the advisory board, each member of the advisory board is entitled to receive the per diem allowance and travel expenses provided for state officers and employees generally, to the extent that money is made available for that purpose.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 444A.030 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 444A / Section 444A.030
Adoption of model plan for recycling or disposal of solid waste or other waste; compliance with standards adopted by State Environmental Commission
Status: in_force

1. The Division of Environmental Protection of the Department shall, by regulation, adopt a model plan for: (a) Separating at the source recyclable material from other solid waste originating from residential premises and public buildings where services for the collection of solid waste are provided, including, without limitation, the placement of recycling containers on the premises of apartment complexes and condominiums where those services are provided. (b) Establishing recycling centers for the collection and disposal of recyclable material in areas where there are no centers. (c) The disposal of hazardous household products which are capable of causing harmful physical effects if inhaled, absorbed or ingested. (d) The disposal of infectious waste, hazardous waste which is not regulated pursuant to NRS 459.485 and liquid waste which is not regulated pursuant to NRS 445A.300 to 445A.730 , inclusive.

2. The model plans adopted pursuant to subsection 1 must not conflict with the standards adopted by the State Environmental Commission pursuant to NRS 444A.020 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 445B.740 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 445B / Section 445B.740
“Light-duty motor vehicle” defined
Status: in_force

“Light-duty motor vehicle” means a motor vehicle that has a manufacturer's gross vehicle weight rating of less than 8,500 pounds.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 441A.720 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 441A / Section 441A.720
Transportation to public or private medical facility, residence or other safe location
Status: in_force

When any involuntary court isolation or quarantine is ordered under the provisions of NRS 441A.505 to 441A.720 , inclusive, the involuntarily isolated or quarantined person, together with the court orders, any certificates of the health authorities, physicians, physician assistants licensed pursuant to chapter 630 or 633 of NRS or registered nurses, the written summary of the evaluation team and a full and complete transcript of the notes of the official reporter made at the examination of such person before the court, must be delivered to the sheriff of the appropriate county who must be ordered to:

1. Transport the person; or

2. Arrange for the person to be transported by: (a) A system for the nonemergency medical transportation of persons whose operation is authorized by the Nevada Transportation Authority; or (b) If medically necessary, an ambulance service that holds a permit issued pursuant to the provisions of chapter 450B of NRS ,

to the appropriate public or private medical facility, residence or other safe location.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 459.3872 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 459 / Section 459.3872
Injunctive relief; levy of civil administrative penalty; notice of levy of penalty; request for hearing; payment of penalty
Status: in_force

1. If any person violates any of the provisions of NRS 459.380 to 459.3834 , inclusive, or 459.387 , or any regulation or order adopted or issued pursuant thereto, the Division may institute a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction for injunctive or any other appropriate relief to prohibit and prevent the violation and the court may proceed in the action in a summary manner.

2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 445C.010 to 445C.120 , inclusive, a person who violates a provision of NRS 459.380 to 459.3834 , inclusive, or 459.387 , or any regulation or order adopted pursuant thereto, is liable to a civil administrative penalty as set forth in NRS 459.3874 . If the violation is of a continuing nature, each day during which it continues constitutes an additional, separate and distinct offense. No civil administrative penalty may be levied until after notification to the violator by certified mail or personal service. The notice must include a reference to the section of the statute, regulation, order or condition of a permit violated, a concise statement of the facts alleged to constitute the violation, a statement of the amount of the civil penalties to be imposed and a statement of the violator's right to a hearing. The violator has 20 days after receipt of the notice within which to deliver to the Division a written request for a hearing. After the hearing if requested, and upon a finding that a violation has occurred, the Administrator of the Division may issue a final order and assess the amount of the fine. If no hearing is requested, the notice becomes a final order upon the expiration of the 20-day period. Payment of the penalty is due when a final order is issued or when the notice becomes a final order. The authority to levy a civil administrative penalty is in addition to all other provisions for enforcement of NRS 459.380 to 459.387 , inclusive, and the payment of a civil administrative penalty does not affect the availability of any other provision for enforcement in connection with the violation for which the penalty is levied.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 453.336 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.336
Unlawful possession not for purpose of sale: Prohibition; penalties; exception
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 6, a person shall not knowingly or intentionally possess a controlled substance, unless the substance was obtained directly from, or pursuant to, a prescription or order of a physician, physician assistant licensed pursuant to chapter 630 or 633 of NRS , dentist, podiatric physician, optometrist, advanced practice registered nurse, certified registered nurse anesthetist, pharmacist registered pursuant to NRS 639.28079 or veterinarian while acting in the course of his or her professional practice, or except as otherwise authorized by the provisions of NRS 453.005 to 453.552 , inclusive.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 3, 4 and 5 and in NRS 453.3363 , and unless a greater penalty is provided in NRS 212.160 , 453.3385 , 453.3387 or 453.339 , a person who violates this section: (a) For a first or second offense, if the controlled substance is listed in schedule I or II and the quantity possessed is less than 14 grams, or if the controlled substance is listed in schedule III, IV or V and the quantity possessed is less than 28 grams, is guilty of possession of a controlled substance and shall be punished for a category E felony as provided in NRS 193.130 . In accordance with NRS 176.211 , the court shall defer judgment upon the consent of the person. (b) For a third or subsequent offense, if the controlled substance is listed in schedule I or II and the quantity possessed is less than 14 grams, or if the controlled substance is listed in schedule III, IV or V and the quantity possessed is less than 28 grams, or if the offender has previously been convicted two or more times in the aggregate of any violation of the law of the United States or of any state, territory or district relating to a controlled substance, is guilty of possession of a controlled substance and shall be punished for a category D felony as provided in NRS 193.130 , and may be further punished by a fine of not more than $20,000. (c) If the controlled substance is listed in schedule I or II and the quantity possessed is 14 grams or more, but less than 28 grams, or if the controlled substance is listed in schedule III, IV or V and the quantity possessed is 28 grams or more, but less than 200 grams, is guilty of low-level possession of a controlled substance and shall be punished for a category C felony as provided in NRS 193.130 . (d) If the controlled substance is listed in schedule I or II and the quantity possessed is 28 grams or more, but less than 42 grams, or if the controlled substance is listed in schedule III, IV or V and the quantity possessed is 200 grams or more, is guilty of mid-level possession of a controlled substance and shall be punished for a category B felony by imprisonment in the state prison for a minimum term of not less than 1 year and a maximum term of not more than 10 years and by a fine of not more than $50,000. (e) If the controlled substance is listed in schedule I or II and the quantity possessed is 42 grams or more, but less than 100 grams, is guilty of high-level possession of a controlled substance and shall be punished for a category B felony by imprisonment in the state prison for a minimum term of not less than 2 years and a maximum term of not more than 15 years and by a fine of not more than $50,000.

3. Unless a greater penalty is provided in NRS 212.160 , 453.337 or 453.3385 , a person who is convicted of the possession of flunitrazepam or gamma-hydroxybutyrate, or any substance for which flunitrazepam or gamma-hydroxybutyrate is an immediate precursor, is guilty of a category B felony and shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for a minimum term of not less than 1 year and a maximum term of not more than 6 years.

4. Unless a greater penalty is provided pursuant to NRS 212.160 , a person who is convicted of the possession of 1 ounce or less of marijuana is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by: (a) Performing not more than 24 hours of community service; (b) Attending the live meeting described in paragraph (a) of subsection 2 of NRS 484C.530 and complying with any other requirements set forth in that section; or (c) Being required to undergo an evaluation in accordance with subsection 1 of NRS 484C.350 , or any combination thereof.

5. Unless a greater penalty is provided pursuant to NRS 212.160 , a person who is convicted of the possession of more than 1 ounce, but less than 50 pounds, of marijuana or more than one-eighth of an ounce, but less than one pound, of concentrated cannabis is guilty of a category E felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 .

6. It is not a violation of this section if a person possesses a trace amount of a controlled substance and that trace amount is in or on a hypodermic device obtained from a sterile hypodermic device program pursuant to NRS 439.985 to 439.994 , inclusive.

7. The court may grant probation to or suspend the sentence of a person convicted of violating this section.

8. If a person fulfills the terms and conditions imposed for a violation of subsection 4, the court shall, without a hearing, order sealed all documents, papers and exhibits in that person's record, minute book entries and entries on dockets, and other documents relating to the case in the custody of such other agencies and officers as are named in the court's order. The court shall cause a copy of the order to be sent to each agency or officer named in the order. Each such agency or officer shall notify the court in writing of its compliance with the order.

9. As used in this section: (a) “ Controlled substance ” includes flunitrazepam, gamma-hydroxybutyrate and each substance for which flunitrazepam or gamma-hydroxybutyrate is an immediate precursor. (b) “ Marijuana ” does not include concentrated cannabis. (c) “ Sterile hypodermic device program ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 439.986 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 453.136 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.136
“State” defined
Status: in_force

“State” means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or a territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 459.537 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 459 / Section 459.537
Account for Management of Hazardous Waste: Payment of costs of responding to leak, spill, accident or motor vehicle crash; reimbursement; action by Attorney General
Status: in_force

1. If the person responsible for a leak or spill of or an accident or motor vehicle crash involving hazardous waste, hazardous material or a regulated substance does not act promptly and appropriately to clean and decontaminate the affected area properly, and if his or her inaction presents an imminent and substantial hazard to human health, public safety or the environment, money from the Account for the Management of Hazardous Waste may be expended to pay the costs of: (a) Responding to the leak, spill, accident or crash; (b) Coordinating the efforts of state, local and federal agencies responding to the leak, spill, accident or crash; (c) Managing the cleaning and decontamination of an area for the disposal of hazardous waste or the site of the leak, spill, accident or crash; (d) Removing or contracting for the removal of hazardous waste, hazardous material or a regulated substance which presents an imminent danger to human health, public safety or the environment; or (e) Services rendered in responding to the leak, spill, accident or crash, by consultants certified pursuant to regulations adopted by the Commission.

2. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection or NRS 459.610 to 459.658 , inclusive, the Director shall demand reimbursement of the Account for money expended pursuant to subsection 1 from any person who is responsible for the accident, crash, leak or spill, or who owns or controls the hazardous waste, hazardous material or a regulated substance, or the area used for the disposal of the waste, material or substance. Payment of the reimbursement is due within 60 days after the person receives notice from the Director of the amount due. The provisions of this section do not apply to a spill or leak of or an accident or motor vehicle crash involving natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas while it is under the responsibility of a public utility.

3. At the request of the Director, the Attorney General shall initiate recovery by legal action of the amount of any unpaid reimbursement plus interest at a rate determined pursuant to NRS 17.130 computed from the date of the incident.

4. As used in this section: (a) “ Does not act promptly and appropriately ” means that the person: (1) Cannot be notified of the incident within 2 hours after the initial attempt to contact the person; (2) Does not, within 2 hours after receiving notification of the incident, make an oral or written commitment to clean and decontaminate the affected area properly; (3) Does not act upon the commitment within 24 hours after making it; (4) Does not clean and decontaminate the affected area properly; or (5) Does not act immediately to clean and decontaminate the affected area properly, if his or her inaction presents an imminent and substantial hazard to human health, public safety or the environment. (b) “ Responding ” means any efforts to mitigate, attempt to mitigate or assist in the mitigation of the effects of a leak or spill of or an accident or motor vehicle crash involving hazardous waste, hazardous material or a regulated substance, including, without limitation, efforts to: (1) Contain and dispose of the hazardous waste, hazardous material or regulated substance. (2) Clean and decontaminate the area affected by the leak, spill, accident or crash. (3) Investigate the occurrence of the leak, spill, accident or crash.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 449.094 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 449 / Section 449.094
Continuing education requirements concerning care of persons with dementia for certain employees of facilities for skilled nursing, facilities for intermediate care and residential facilities for groups
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall establish minimum continuing education requirements concerning the care of persons with any form of dementia, including, without limitation, dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease, for each person who is: (a) Employed by a facility for skilled nursing, facility for intermediate care or residential facility for groups which provides care to persons with any form of dementia; and (b) Licensed or certified by an occupational licensing board.

2. In establishing continuing education requirements pursuant to subsection 1, the Board shall consider any other educational requirements imposed on such employees to ensure that the continuing education requirements established by the Board do not duplicate or conflict with the existing educational requirements imposed on those employees.

3. The administrator of a facility for skilled nursing, facility for intermediate care or residential facility for groups which provides care to persons with any form of dementia, including, without limitation, dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease, shall ensure that each employee of the facility who is required to comply with the requirements for continuing education established by the Board pursuant to this section complies with such requirements.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 444.495 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 444 / Section 444.495
“Solid waste management authority” defined
Status: in_force

“ Solid waste management authority ” means:

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the district board of health in any area in which a health district has been created pursuant to NRS 439.362 or 439.370 and in any area over which the board has authority pursuant to an interlocal agreement, if the board has adopted all regulations that are necessary to carry out the provisions of NRS 444.440 to 444.620 , inclusive.

2. In all other areas of the State and pursuant to NRS 704.7318 , at any site previously used for the production of electricity from a coal-fired electric generating plant in this State, the Division of Environmental Protection of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 440.437 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 440 / Section 440.437
Death caused by sudden infant death syndrome: Report by State Registrar
Status: in_force

The State Registrar shall annually publish a report specifying the number of postmortem examinations performed, pursuant to NRS 440.435 , where the cause or suspected cause of death was sudden infant death syndrome. Such report shall also specify the number of such cases in which the cause of death was determined by the coroner to be sudden infant death syndrome.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 445A.285 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 445A / Section 445A.285
Employment of expert services
Status: in_force

The Administrator may employ any legal, fiscal, engineering and other expert services necessary to carry out his or her duties pursuant to NRS 445A.200 to 445A.295 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 445C.020 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 445C / Section 445C.020
“Environmental audit” defined
Status: in_force

“Environmental audit” means an examination of the materials or practices at a regulated facility that is conducted by a regulated person or an agent of a regulated person and that is specifically designed to:

1. Produce systematic, documented and objective results;

2. Identify and prevent noncompliance with any environmental requirement; and

3. Improve compliance with such a requirement.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 449A.442 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 449A / Section 449A.442
Time declaration becomes operative; duty of providers of health care
Status: in_force

A declaration becomes operative when it is communicated to the attending physician or attending advanced practice registered nurse and the declarant is determined by the attending physician or attending advanced practice registered nurse to be in a terminal condition and no longer able to make decisions regarding administration of life-sustaining treatment. When the declaration becomes operative, the attending physician and other providers of health care shall act in accordance with its provisions and with the instructions of a person designated pursuant to NRS 449A.433 or comply with the requirements of NRS 449A.457 to transfer care of the declarant.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 453C.110 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 453C / Section 453C.110
Authorization to store and dispense opioid antagonist
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person acting under a standing order issued by a health care professional who is otherwise authorized to prescribe an opioid antagonist may store an opioid antagonist without being subject to the registration and licensing provisions of chapter 639 of NRS and may dispense an opioid antagonist if those activities are undertaken without charge or compensation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 445B.710 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 445B / Section 445B.710
“Authorized inspection station” defined
Status: in_force

“ Authorized inspection station ” means a station licensed by the Department of Motor Vehicles for inspecting motor vehicles and devices for the control of pollution for compliance with this chapter or any applicable federal regulation or regulation of the Commission.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 452.665 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 452 / Section 452.665
Dedication of property for use as cemetery: Priority over encumbrances
Status: in_force

The dedication of property for use as a cemetery for pets pursuant to NRS 452.655 is not defeated or otherwise affected by, and has priority over:

1. Any lien, mortgage or other encumbrance which attaches to the property: (a) After the dedication; or (b) Before the dedication, if the holder of the lien, mortgage or other encumbrance consents in writing to the subordination of his or her interest in the property; and

2. Any sale of the property to enforce such a lien, mortgage or other encumbrance.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 453.359 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.359
Penalty for entering false statement or representation in logbook
Status: in_force

Any person who knowingly or intentionally enters a false statement or representation in a logbook is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 450B.900 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 450B / Section 450B.900
Penalties for violation
Status: in_force

1. Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor.

2. In addition to any criminal penalty imposed, the Division may impose against any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter, an administrative penalty in an amount established by the State Board of Health by regulation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 449A.578 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 449A / Section 449A.578
Validity of POLST form executed in another state
Status: in_force

1. A Provider Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment form executed in another state in compliance with the laws of that state or this State is valid for the purposes of NRS 449A.500 to 449A.581 , inclusive.

2. As used in this section, “ state ” includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and a territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 445A.380 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 445A / Section 445A.380
“Package plant for sewage treatment” defined
Status: in_force

1. “Package plant for sewage treatment” means any plant which: (a) Consists of units or modules designed for construction, assembly, connection and installation at the site for treatment of sewage; and (b) Is privately owned and will be operated to treat wastewater and sewage for a limited area.

2. The term does not include: (a) A plant for the treatment of domestic sewage whose capacity is less than 5,000 gallons per day; (b) Septic systems comprised of single or multiple septic tanks and leach fields; or (c) Systems operated for the pretreatment of industrial wastewater before disposal to a publicly owned treatment plant.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 450.480 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.480
Use of paramedics for emergency care authorized
Status: in_force

A hospital or rescue unit which meets minimum requirements established by the State Board of Health, or an ambulance service which meets minimum requirements established by the State Board of Health in a county whose population is less than 100,000, or a county or district board of health in a county whose population is 100,000 or more, may use paramedics, as defined in NRS 450B.095 , for the rendering of emergency medical care to the sick or injured:

1. At the scene of an emergency and during transport to a hospital;

2. While in a hospital emergency department; and

3. Until responsibility for care is assumed by the regular staff of the hospital.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 459.704 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 459 / Section 459.704
Coordination of fees, forms and regulations; duties of regulatory agencies
Status: in_force

1. The Commission is the state agency responsible for coordinating: (a) The collection of fees relating to hazardous materials; (b) The standardization of forms for reporting information relating to hazardous materials; and (c) The adoption of regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of paragraphs (a) and (b), by state agencies and local governmental agencies responsible for the regulation of hazardous materials.

2. Each state agency or local governmental agency which is responsible for the regulation of hazardous materials shall, in consultation with the Commission: (a) Cooperate to eliminate any duplications, conflicts or inconsistencies in regulations relating to hazardous materials; (b) Review periodically the forms for reporting information relating to hazardous materials to determine whether the forms are easy to understand and complete and, if appropriate, revise the forms accordingly; (c) Cooperate, if possible, to develop a uniform format for reporting information relating to hazardous materials; (d) Cooperate to ensure that local governmental agencies which respond to emergencies involving hazardous materials receive reports in a timely manner; and (e) Consolidate, if possible, the collection of fees relating to hazardous materials.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 439B.660 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 439B / Section 439B.660
Manufacturer required to provide list of its pharmaceutical sales representatives; electronic access to list; prohibition against unlisted person marketing prescription drugs; reports
Status: in_force

1. A manufacturer of a prescription drug shall provide to the Department a list of each pharmaceutical sales representative who markets prescription drugs on behalf of the manufacturer to providers of health care licensed, certified or registered in this State, pharmacies or employees thereof, operators or employees of medical facilities or persons licensed or certified under the provisions of title 57 of NRS and update the list at least annually.

2. The Department shall provide electronic access to the most recent list provided by each manufacturer pursuant to subsection 1 to each provider of health care licensed, certified or registered in this State, operator of a pharmacy, operator of a medical facility or person licensed or certified under the provisions of title 57 of NRS for the purposes of ensuring compliance with the requirements of subsection 3. This subsection must not be construed to impose any duty on a provider of health care, operator of a pharmacy, operator of a medical facility or person licensed or certified under the provisions of title 57 of NRS to ensure such compliance.

3. A person who is not included on a current list submitted pursuant to subsection 1 shall not market prescription drugs on behalf of a manufacturer: (a) To any provider of health care licensed, certified or registered in this State, pharmacy or employee thereof, operator or employee of a medical facility or person licensed or certified under the provisions of title 57 of NRS; or (b) For sale to any resident of this State.

4. On or before March 1 of each year, each person who was included on a list of pharmaceutical sales representatives submitted pursuant to subsection 1 at any time during the immediately preceding calendar year shall submit to the Department a report, which must include, for the immediately preceding calendar year: (a) A list of providers of health care licensed, certified or registered in this State, pharmacies and employees thereof, operators and employees of medical facilities and persons licensed or certified under the provisions of title 57 of NRS to whom the pharmaceutical sales representative provided: (1) Any type of compensation with a value that exceeds $10; or (2) Total compensation with a value that exceeds $100 in aggregate; and (b) The name and manufacturer of each prescription drug for which the pharmaceutical sales representative provided a free sample to a provider of health care licensed, certified or registered in this State, pharmacy or employee thereof, operator or employee of a medical facility or person licensed or certified under the provisions of title 57 of NRS and the name of each such person to whom a free sample was provided.

5. The Department shall analyze annually the information submitted pursuant to subsection 4 and compile a report on the activities of pharmaceutical sales representatives in this State. Any information contained in such a report that is derived from a list provided pursuant to subsection 1 or a report submitted pursuant to subsection 4 must be reported in aggregate and in a manner that does not reveal the identity of any person or entity. On or before June 1 of each year, the Department shall: (a) Post the report on the Internet website maintained by the Department; and (b) Submit the report to the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the Joint Interim Standing Committee on Health and Human Services and, in even-numbered years, the next regular session of the Legislature.

6. As used in this section: (a) “ Medical facility ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 629.026 . (b) “ Pharmaceutical sales representative ” means a person who markets prescription drugs to providers of health care licensed, certified or registered in this State, pharmacies or employees thereof, operators or employees of medical facilities or persons licensed or certified under the provisions of title 57 of NRS. (c) “ Provider of health care ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 629.031 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 439.5254 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 439 / Section 439.5254
“Designated department” defined
Status: in_force

“ Designated department ” means:

1. The Department of Brain Health at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, or its successor department; or

2. If that department ceases to exist, another department at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, designated by the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada to perform the functions prescribed by NRS 439.5252 to 439.5284 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 439.2794 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 439 / Section 439.2794
Powers of Department to enter into contracts to apply for and accept gifts, donations, bequests and grants and to apply for federal waivers; disposition of money; administration of account
Status: in_force

1. The Department may: (a) Enter into contracts for any services necessary to carry out or assist the Department in carrying out the provisions of NRS 439.271 to 439.2794 , inclusive, with public or private entities that have the appropriate expertise to provide such services; (b) Apply for and accept any gift, donation, bequest, grant or other source of money to carry out the provisions of NRS 439.271 to 439.2794 , inclusive; (c) Apply for any waiver from the Federal Government that may be necessary to maximize the amount of money this State may obtain from the Federal Government to carry out the provisions of NRS 439.271 to 439.2794 , inclusive; and (d) Adopt regulations as necessary to carry out and administer the Program.

2. Any money that is accepted by the Department pursuant to subsection 1 must be deposited in the State Treasury and accounted for separately in the State General Fund.

3. The Director shall administer the account created pursuant to subsection 2. Money in the account does not lapse to the State General Fund at the end of the fiscal year. The interest and income earned on the money in the account must be credited to the account. Any claims against the account must be paid as other claims against the State are paid.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 439.950 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 439 / Section 439.950
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 439.950 to 439.983 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 439.955 , 439.960 and 439.965 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 441A.335 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 441A / Section 441A.335
Declaration of legislative intent
Status: in_force

It is the intent of the Legislature that:

1. The State Board of Health, the Department of Health and Human Services, and all district, county and city health departments, boards of health and health officers, medical facilities and providers of health care work together in a collaborative manner to ensure that testing for the human immunodeficiency virus and related counseling services are offered in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner.

2. Information pertaining to testing for the human immunodeficiency virus be reported and maintained in accordance with existing state and federal privacy laws.

3. Information pertaining to cases of the human immunodeficiency virus not be used for any purpose other than public health practices, including, without limitation, surveillance and epidemiology.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 459.590 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 459 / Section 459.590
Unlawful transportation of hazardous waste
Status: in_force

It is unlawful for any person to transport hazardous waste:

1. Without a manifest that complies with regulations adopted by the Commission;

2. That does not conform to the description of the waste specified in the manifest;

3. In a manner that does not conform to the manner of shipment described in the manifest; or

4. To a facility that has not been issued a permit to treat, store or dispose of the hazardous waste described in the manifest.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 458.027 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 458 / Section 458.027
Certification of detoxification technician: Suspension of certification for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement of certification
Status: in_force

<See notes for changes to this section effective under certain conditions.>

1. If the Division receives a copy of a court order issued pursuant to NRS 425.540 that provides for the suspension of all professional, occupational and recreational licenses, certificates and permits issued to a person who has been certified as a detoxification technician, the Division shall deem the certification to be suspended at the end of the 30th day after the date on which the court order was issued unless the Division receives a letter issued by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 to the person who has been certified stating that the person has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560 .

2. The Division shall reinstate the certification of a person as a detoxification technician that has been suspended by a district court pursuant to NRS 425.540 if the Division receives a letter issued by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 to the person whose certification was suspended stating that the person whose certification was suspended has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 439.450 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 439 / Section 439.450
Withdrawal of city from county or district health department; re-establishment of city health department
Status: in_force

The governing authorities of any incorporated city which has consented to be included in a county or district health department may, after a period of 3 years following such inclusion, provide by resolution for withdrawal therefrom and for the re-establishment of a city health department for the city.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 442.030 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.030
“Inflammation of the eyes of the newborn” defined
Status: in_force

Any inflammation, swelling or unusual redness in either one or both eyes of an infant, either apart from, or together with, any unnatural discharge from the eye or eyes of such infant, independent of the nature of the infection, if any, occurring at any time within 2 weeks after the birth of such infant, shall be known as “inflammation of the eyes of the newborn” (ophthalmia neonatorum).
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 439A.0195 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 439A / Section 439A.0195
“Practitioner” defined
Status: in_force

“ Practitioner ” means a physician licensed under chapter 630, 630A or 633 of NRS , dentist, licensed nurse, dispensing optician, optometrist, registered physical therapist, podiatric physician, licensed psychologist, chiropractic physician, naprapath, doctor of Oriental medicine in any form, medical laboratory director or technician, pharmacist or other person whose principal occupation is the provision of services for health.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 450B.470 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 450B / Section 450B.470
“Qualified patient” defined
Status: in_force

“ Qualified patient ” means:

1. A patient 18 years of age or older who has been determined by the patient's attending physician or attending advanced practice registered nurse to be in a terminal condition and who: (a) Has executed a declaration in accordance with the requirements of NRS 449A.433 ; (b) Has executed a Provider Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment form pursuant to NRS 449A.500 to 449A.581 , inclusive, if the form provides that the patient is not to receive life-resuscitating treatment; or (c) Has been issued a do-not-resuscitate order pursuant to NRS 450B.510 .

2. A patient who is less than 18 years of age and who: (a) Has been determined by the patient's attending physician or attending advanced practice registered nurse to be in a terminal condition; and (b) Has executed a Provider Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment form pursuant to NRS 449A.500 to 449A.581 , inclusive, if the form provides that the patient is not to receive life-resuscitating treatment or has been issued a do-not-resuscitate order pursuant to NRS 450B.510 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 459.848 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 459 / Section 459.848
Authority to enter and inspect
Status: in_force

Any authorized representative or employee of the Commission or the Department may, for the purpose of carrying out his or her duties pursuant to NRS 459.800 to 459.856 , inclusive, or to enforce a regulation adopted pursuant to those sections:

1. Enter any place where the Department has reason to believe there are storage tanks;

2. Inspect or obtain samples wherever the Department has reason to believe a release from a storage tank may have occurred;

3. Inspect and copy any records, reports, information or results of tests relating to the management of a storage tank; and

4. Inspect any system for the continuing observation of a storage tank.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 453.3585 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.3585
Limitations on acquisition of methamphetamine precursor; exception; penalties
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a person shall not knowingly or intentionally purchase, receive or otherwise acquire: (a) During any calendar day more than 3.6 grams of ephedrine base, pseudoephedrine base or phenylpropanolamine base or the salts, optical isomers or salts of optical isomers of such chemicals in a product that is a precursor to methamphetamine; or (b) During any 30-day period, more than 9 grams of ephedrine base, pseudoephedrine base or phenylpropanolamine base or the salts, optical isomers or salts of optical isomers of such chemicals in a product that is a precursor to methamphetamine.

2. The provisions of this section do not apply if the person purchasing, receiving or otherwise acquiring a product that is a precursor to methamphetamine is a pharmacy, practitioner, retail distributor, wholesale distributor or dispenser that is purchasing, receiving or otherwise acquiring the product for the purpose of administering, distributing or dispensing it in a lawful manner.

3. A person who violates any of the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor, except that: (a) If the person violates any of the provisions of this section after a prior conviction under this chapter or the law of the United States or of any state, territory or district relating to a controlled substance has become final, the person is guilty of a gross misdemeanor; and (b) If the person violates any of the provisions of this section after two or more prior convictions under this chapter or the law of the United States or of any state, territory or district relating to a controlled substance, or a combination of two or more such prior convictions, have become final, the person is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 439.2712 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 439 / Section 439.2712
“Program” defined
Status: in_force

“ Program ” means the State Program for Oral Health established by NRS 439.2791 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 445A.385 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 445A / Section 445A.385
“Permit” defined
Status: in_force

“Permit” includes a general permit, individual permit or temporary permit. The term does not include a permit issued pursuant to NRS 445A.615 or 445A.625 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 449A.221 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 449A / Section 449A.221
“Mechanical restraint” defined
Status: in_force

“Mechanical restraint” means the use of devices, including, without limitation, mittens, straps and restraint chairs to limit a person's movement or hold a person immobile.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 446.020 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.020
“Food establishment” defined
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise limited by subsection 2, “ food establishment ” means any place, structure, premises, vehicle or vessel, or any part thereof, in which any food intended for ultimate human consumption is manufactured or prepared by any manner or means whatever, or in which any food is sold, offered or displayed for sale or served.

2. The term does not include: (a) Private homes, unless the food prepared or manufactured in the home is sold, or offered or displayed for sale or for compensation or contractual consideration of any kind; (b) Fraternal or social clubhouses at which attendance is limited to members of the club; (c) Vehicles operated by common carriers engaged in interstate commerce; (d) Any establishment in which religious, charitable and other nonprofit organizations sell food occasionally to raise money or in which charitable organizations receive salvaged food in bulk quantities for free distribution, unless the establishment is open on a regular basis to sell food to members of the general public; (e) Any establishment where animals, including, without limitation, mammals, fish and poultry, are slaughtered which is regulated pursuant to chapter 583 of NRS ; (f) Dairy farms and plants which process milk and products of milk or frozen desserts which are regulated under chapter 584 of NRS ; (g) The premises of a wholesale dealer of alcoholic beverages licensed under chapter 369 of NRS who handles only alcoholic beverages which are in sealed containers; (h) A facility that produces eggs which is regulated pursuant to chapter 583 of NRS ; (i) A cottage food operation that meets the requirements of NRS 446.866 with respect to food items as defined in that section; (j) A craft food operation that meets the requirements of NRS 587.6945 with respect to food items as defined in that section; or (k) A farm for purposes of holding a farm-to-fork event.

3. As used in this section, “ poultry ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 583.405 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 450.410 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.410
Admission of paying patients; charges
Status: in_force

1. Supervising boards of county hospitals may: (a) Provide for treatment to sick or injured persons and require the payment of reasonable charges therefor. (b) Contract for the provision of such treatment on a periodic prepaid basis with any person authorized by the Commissioner of Insurance pursuant to title 57 of NRS to arrange for or provide health care services on a periodic prepaid basis. The treatment of such persons must not be permitted to interfere with the treatment of purely charitable cases.

2. Every person treated by a county hospital and required to pay charges for hospitalization, shall pay the charges fixed by the supervising board therefor, which charges, when paid, must be paid forthwith into the county treasury and deposited to the credit of the hospital fund.

3. Every person treated by a county hospital and required to pay charges to the hospital has the right to the services of a physician or surgeon of the person’s own choice, and has the right to employ such special nurses as may be necessary, but the cost of the physician, surgeon or nurses must not become a claim against the county.

4. Supervising boards shall fix and determine reasonable charges to be paid by sick and injured persons treated by county hospitals, which charges must include the board and lodging of the person and the customary use of hospital facilities by the person admitted.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 445C.360 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 445C / Section 445C.360
Report of discharge from tank required; cleanup of discharge; demonstration required for certain coverage for cleanup
Status: in_force

1. The operator of every storage tank, and every person who for compensation puts petroleum into a storage tank, shall report to the Division every discharge from that storage tank of which the operator or other person is aware or has reason to believe has occurred. The Division shall undertake or contract for cleaning up the discharge unless the operator or another person is already acting properly to clean it up. If the Division cleans up the discharge, the operator shall reimburse the Division for the operator's share of the costs. If, in cleaning up the discharge, the Division expends money from the Fund in accordance with NRS 445C.320 , the Division shall, upon being reimbursed by the operator of the storage tank pursuant to this subsection, deposit that money in the Fund.

2. Before a storage tank is eligible for the coverage provided by NRS 445C.380 , each operator who is required pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 445C.340 or who chooses to register a storage tank must, unless the storage tank has been tested for tightness under the federal standards embodied in 40 C.F.R. §§ 280.43(c) and 280.44(b) within the previous 6 months, demonstrate that: (a) The storage tank is being monitored for a discharge; and (b) A discharge has not occurred.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 454.090 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.090
Sale of poison listed in Schedule “A” exempt from registration
Status: in_force

1. Dealers, manufacturers and pharmacists are exempted from the registration of the sale of any poison enumerated in Schedule “A” or the additions thereto when sold: (a) To a registered pharmacist or a practitioner; (b) To a manufacturer or wholesaler; (c) To a research, teaching or testing laboratory; or (d) To other established, legitimate users in chemical or technical arts.

2. The provisions of NRS 454.010 to 454.170 , inclusive, shall not apply to the sale of any poison upon the prescriptions of practitioners.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 453.211 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.211
Review, revision and dissemination of schedules
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall: (a) Review the schedules annually and maintain a list of current schedules. (b) Upon the revision of a schedule, cause a copy of the revised schedule to be sent to each district attorney, public defender and judge in the State of Nevada. (c) Make copies of the list of current schedules available to members of the public upon request. The Board may charge a reasonable fee for providing the copies.

2. Failure to publish revised schedules is not a defense in any administrative or judicial proceeding under NRS 453.011 to 453.552 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 449.0115 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 449 / Section 449.0115
“Hospice care” defined
Status: in_force

1. “ Hospice care ” means a centrally administered program of palliative services and supportive services provided by an interdisciplinary team directed by a physician. The program includes the provision of physical, psychological, custodial and spiritual care for persons who are terminally ill and their families. The care may be provided in the home, at a residential facility or at a medical facility at any time of the day or night. The term includes the supportive care and services provided to the family after the patient dies.

2. As used in this section: (a) “Family” includes the immediate family, the person who primarily cared for the patient and other persons with significant personal ties to the patient, whether or not related by blood. (b) “Interdisciplinary team” means a group of persons who work collectively to meet the special needs of terminally ill patients and their families and includes such persons as a physician, registered nurse, social worker, member of the clergy and trained volunteer.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 450B.0605 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 450B / Section 450B.0605
“Certificate” defined
Status: in_force

“ Certificate ” means a certificate issued by a health authority acknowledging the successful completion of a program of training as an emergency medical technician, advanced emergency medical technician or paramedic as identified on the certificate.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 449.194 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 449 / Section 449.194
Certain employees of agency to provide personal care services in the home or community health worker pool immune from civil liability resulting from rendering emergency care or assistance
Status: in_force

Any person who is employed by an agency to provide personal care services in the home or a community health worker pool who:

1. Has successfully completed a course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to the guidelines of the American National Red Cross or American Heart Association;

2. Has successfully completed the training requirements of a course in basic emergency care of a person in cardiac arrest conducted in accordance with the standards of the American Heart Association; or

3. Has successfully completed the training requirements of a course in the use and administration of first aid, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation,

and who in good faith renders emergency care or assistance in accordance with the person's training, in the course of his or her regular employment or profession, to an elderly person or a person with a disability, is not liable for any civil damages as a result of any act or omission, not amounting to gross negligence, by that person in rendering that care.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 439.350 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 439 / Section 439.350
County board of health: Duties
Status: in_force

The county board of health shall:

1. Oversee all sanitary conditions of the county in which the board is created.

2. Adopt such regulations as may be necessary for the prevention, suppression and control of any contagious or infectious disease dangerous to the public health, which regulations take effect immediately upon approval by the State Board of Health.

3. File a copy of all of its adopted regulations with the county clerk.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 455C.100 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 455C / Section 455C.100
Owner of boiler, elevator or pressure vessel to obtain permit from Division; exception
Status: in_force

The owner of a boiler, elevator or pressure vessel must obtain a permit issued by the Division before the boiler, elevator or pressure vessel may be operated unless the Division has provided an exemption for the boiler, elevator or pressure vessel pursuant to NRS 455C.110 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 449A.727 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 449A / Section 449A.727
Provider of health care not required to inquire whether patient has registered advance directive or access Registry; immunity of provider of health care from criminal and civil liability
Status: in_force

1. The provisions of NRS 449A.700 to 449A.739 , inclusive, do not require a provider of health care to inquire whether a patient has an advance directive registered on the Registry or to access the Registry to determine the terms of the advance directive.

2. A provider of health care who relies in good faith on the provisions of an advance directive retrieved from the Registry is immune from criminal and civil liability as set forth in: (a) NRS 449A.460 , if the advance directive is a declaration governing the withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment executed pursuant to NRS 449A.400 to 449A.481 , inclusive, or a durable power of attorney for health care executed pursuant to NRS 162A.700 to 162A.870 , inclusive; (b) NRS 449A.642 , if the advance directive is an advance directive for psychiatric care executed pursuant to NRS 449A.600 to 449A.645 , inclusive; (c) NRS 449A.500 to 449A.581 , inclusive, if the advance directive is a Provider Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment form; or (d) NRS 450B.540 , if the advance directive is a do-not-resuscitate order as defined in NRS 450B.420 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 450B.187 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 450B / Section 450B.187
Application for license or certificate to include social security number
Status: in_force

<See notes for changes to this section effective under certain conditions. >

An application for the issuance or renewal of a license as an attendant or firefighter employed by a fire-fighting agency or a certificate must include the social security number of the applicant.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 449.0175 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 449 / Section 449.0175
“Rural clinic” defined
Status: in_force

“ Rural clinic ” means a facility located in an area that is not designated as an urban area by the Bureau of the Census, where medical services are provided by a physician assistant licensed pursuant to chapter 630 or 633 of NRS or an advanced practice registered nurse licensed pursuant to NRS 632.237 who is under the supervision of a licensed physician.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 449A.503 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 449A / Section 449A.503
“Advanced practice registered nurse” defined
Status: in_force

“Advanced practice registered nurse” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 449A.406 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 439.590 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 439 / Section 439.590
Limitations on use, release or publication of certain information; penalty for unauthorized access to electronic health record or health information exchange; establishment of complaint system
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise authorized by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law 104-191 , a person shall not use, release or publish: (a) Individually identifiable health information from an electronic health record or a health information exchange for a purpose unrelated to the treatment, care, well-being or billing of the person who is the subject of the information; or (b) Any information contained in an electronic health record or retained by or retrieved from a health information exchange for a marketing purpose.

2. Individually identifiable health information obtained from an electronic health record or a health information exchange concerning health care services received by a child without the consent of a parent or guardian of the child must not be disclosed to the parent or guardian of the child without the consent of the child which is obtained in the manner established pursuant to NRS 439.589 .

3. A person who accesses an electronic health record or a health information exchange without authority to do so is guilty of a misdemeanor and liable for any damages to any person that result from the unauthorized access.

4. The Director shall adopt regulations establishing the manner in which a person may file a complaint with the Director regarding a violation of the provisions of this section. The Director shall also post on the Internet website of the Department and publish in any other manner the Director deems necessary and appropriate information concerning the manner in which to file a complaint with the Director and the manner in which to file a complaint of a violation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law 104-191.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 444A.0126 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 444A / Section 444A.0126
“Paper product” defined
Status: in_force

“ Paper product ” means any paper article or commodity, including, without limitation, paper napkins, towels, cardboard, construction material, paper and any other cellulosic material which contains not more than 10 percent by weight or volume of a noncellulosic material, including, without limitation, a laminate, binder, coating and saturant.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 449A.218 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 449A / Section 449A.218
“Facility” defined
Status: in_force

“ Facility ” means a facility licensed pursuant to chapter 449 of NRS that is a psychiatric hospital, as defined in NRS 449.0165 , or a unit of a hospital that is specifically designated to provide care and services to persons with psychiatric or developmental disabilities.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 445B.360 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 445B / Section 445B.360
Appeals to Commission: Appealable matters; action by Commission; regulations
Status: in_force

1. Any person aggrieved by: (a) The issuance, denial, renewal, modification, suspension or revocation of an operating permit; or (b) The issuance, modification or rescission of any other order, by the Director may appeal to the Commission.

2. The Commission shall affirm, modify or reverse any action taken by the Director which is the subject of the appeal.

3. The Commission shall provide by regulation for the time and manner in which appeals are to be taken to the Commission.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 445A.310 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 445A / Section 445A.310
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 445A.300 to 445A.730 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 445A.315 to 445A.420 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 453.3325 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.3325
Unlawful to allow child to be present during commission of certain violations which involve controlled substances other than marijuana; penalties; probation or suspended sentence prohibited
Status: in_force

1. A person shall not intentionally allow a child to be present in any conveyance or upon any premises wherein a controlled substance other than marijuana: (a) Is being used in violation of the provisions of NRS 453.011 to 453.552 , inclusive, if the person in any manner knowingly engages in or conspires with, aids or abets another person to engage in such activity; (b) Is being sold, exchanged, bartered, supplied, prescribed, dispensed, given away or administered in violation of the provisions of NRS 453.011 to 453.552 , inclusive, if the person in any manner knowingly engages in or conspires with, aids or abets another person to engage in such activity; or (c) Is being or has been manufactured or compounded in violation of the provisions of NRS 453.011 to 453.552 , inclusive, if the person in any manner knowingly engages in or conspires with, aids or abets another person to engage in such activity.

2. Unless a greater penalty is provided by specific statute: (a) A person who violates the provisions of paragraph (a) of subsection 1: (1) If the violation does not proximately cause substantial bodily harm or death to the child, is guilty of a category C felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 . (2) If the violation proximately causes substantial bodily harm to the child other than death, is guilty of a category B felony and shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for a minimum term of not less than 6 years and a maximum term of not more than 20 years, and shall be further punished by a fine of not more than $20,000. (3) If the violation proximately causes the death of the child, is guilty of murder, which is a category A felony, and shall be punished as provided in NRS 200.030 . (b) A person who violates the provisions of paragraph (b) of subsection 1: (1) If the violation does not proximately cause substantial bodily harm or death to the child, is guilty of a category B felony and shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for a minimum term of not less than 3 years and a maximum term of not more than 15 years, and shall be further punished by a fine of not more than $10,000. (2) If the violation proximately causes substantial bodily harm to the child other than death, is guilty of a category B felony and shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for a minimum term of not less than 6 years and a maximum term of not more than 20 years, and shall be further punished by a fine of not more than $20,000. (3) If the violation proximately causes the death of the child, is guilty of murder, which is a category A felony, and shall be punished as provided in NRS 200.030 . (c) A person who violates the provisions of paragraph (c) of subsection 1: (1) If the violation does not proximately cause substantial bodily harm or death to the child, is guilty of a category B felony and shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for a minimum term of not less than 5 years and a maximum term of not more than 20 years, and shall be further punished by a fine of not more than $15,000. (2) If the violation proximately causes substantial bodily harm to the child other than death, is guilty of a category A felony and shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison: (I) For life with the possibility of parole, with eligibility for parole beginning when a minimum of 10 years has been served; or (II) For a definite term of 40 years, with eligibility for parole beginning when a minimum of 10 years has been served, and shall be further punished by a fine of not more than $50,000. (3) If the violation proximately causes the death of the child, is guilty of murder, which is a category A felony, and shall be punished as provided in NRS 200.030 .

3. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 453.3363 , the court shall not grant probation to or suspend the sentence of a person convicted pursuant to this section.

4. As used in this section: (a) “Child” means a person who is less than 18 years of age. (b) “Conveyance” means any vessel, boat, vehicle, airplane, glider, house trailer, travel trailer, motor home or railroad car, or other means of conveyance. (c) “Premises” means any temporary or permanent structure, including, without limitation, any building, house, room, apartment, tenement, shed, carport, garage, shop, warehouse, store, mill, barn, stable, outhouse or tent, whether located aboveground or underground and whether inhabited or not.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 449.195 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 449 / Section 449.195
Waiver of deductible or copayment; conditions
Status: in_force

A medical facility shall not waive a deductible or copayment if:

1. The medical facility is not a preferred provider of health care; and

2. The waiver would reduce the financial effect of a preferred provider's incentive or disincentive to its insureds.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 445A.572 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 445A / Section 445A.572
Plans, recommendations and policies to manage, control and mitigate water pollution resulting from diffuse sources; availability of certain information to public
Status: in_force

1. In addition to any controls prescribed by the Commission pursuant to NRS 445A.570 , the Department may develop plans, recommendations and policies consistent with any applicable federal requirements for diffuse sources to manage, control and mitigate water pollution resulting from diffuse sources. Such plans, recommendations and policies may, without limitation: (a) Identify surface waters of this State that cannot reasonably be expected to attain or maintain state water quality standards and goals without additional action by the State to control water pollution resulting from diffuse sources; (b) Identify the major categories of diffuse sources that contribute significant pollution to the surface waters of the State; (c) Determine methods to facilitate the implementation of the best management practices, projects and measures to control each category of diffuse sources identified pursuant to paragraph (b); and (d) Identify public and private sources of expertise, technical assistance, financial assistance, education assistance, training and technological resources to address water pollution resulting from diffuse sources.

2. The Department shall make any information received pursuant to paragraph (d) of subsection 1 available to the public upon request.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 459.812 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 459 / Section 459.812
“Owner” defined
Status: in_force

“ Owner ” means any person who owns:

1. An underground storage tank used to store or dispense regulated substances after November 8, 1984, or if the use of the tank was discontinued before that date, the last person to own such a tank before its use was discontinued; or

2. An aboveground storage tank used to store or dispense regulated substances after October 1, 2003, or, if the use of the tank was discontinued before that date, the last person to own such a tank before its use was discontinued.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 459.585 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 459 / Section 459.585
Civil penalties; damages; injunction
Status: in_force

1. Any person who violates or contributes to a violation of any provision of NRS 459.400 to 459.560 , inclusive, 459.590 or of any regulation adopted or permit or order issued pursuant to those sections, or who does not take action to correct a violation within the time specified in an order, is liable to the Department for a civil penalty of not more than $25,000 for each day on which the violation occurs. This penalty is in addition to any other penalty provided by NRS 459.400 to 459.600 , inclusive.

2. The Department may recover, in the name of the State of Nevada, actual damages which result from a violation, in addition to the civil penalty provided in this section. The damages may include expenses incurred by the Department in removing, correcting or terminating any adverse effects which resulted from the violation and compensation for any fish, aquatic life or other wildlife destroyed as a result of the violation.

3. In addition to any other remedy provided by this chapter, the Department may compel compliance with any provision of NRS 459.400 to 459.560 , inclusive, 459.590 or of any regulation adopted or permit or order issued pursuant to those sections, by injunction or other appropriate remedy. The Department may institute and maintain in the name of the State of Nevada any such enforcement proceedings.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 439A.175 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 439A / Section 439A.175
Application for letter of support; qualifications; conditions for contract between employer and J-1 visa physician
Status: in_force

1. An employer or J-1 visa physician who seeks a letter of support must: (a) Apply to the Program for a letter of support in the manner prescribed by the State Board of Health; (b) Include with the application proof satisfactory to the Division that the J-1 visa physician is licensed to practice medicine pursuant to chapter 630 of NRS or has submitted an application for a license to practice medicine pursuant to chapter 630 of NRS ; and (c) Include with the application a copy of the contract entered into by the employer and the J-1 visa physician.

2. The contract entered into by the employer and the J-1 visa physician: (a) Must comply with: (1) All applicable provisions of federal law; and (2) The regulations adopted by the State Board of Health pursuant to NRS 439A.130 to 439A.185 , inclusive. (b) Must not include: (1) A noncompete clause or restrictive covenant that prevents or discourages the J-1 visa physician from continuing to practice after the term of the contract expires; or (2) Any provision authorizing termination without cause.

3. The Program may provide a letter of support to a J-1 visa physician: (a) If the Program determines that the waiver is in the public interest; (b) If the contract entered into by the employer and the J-1 visa physician complies with the provisions of this section; and (c) Upon payment of the prescribed application fee.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 455C.060 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 455C / Section 455C.060
“Elevator” defined
Status: in_force

“Elevator” includes, without limitation, an elevator, dumbwaiter, escalator, moving walk, wheelchair lift or related equipment.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 453.134 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.134
“Refill” defined
Status: in_force

“Refill” means to fill again.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 442.215 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.215
Recovery of costs of corrective treatment from parents by Administrator of Division
Status: in_force

1. The Administrator of the Division may recover costs of corrective treatment for children with special health care needs from the parents of the child who receives the treatment, pursuant to subsections 2 and 3.

2. The Administrator shall investigate the financial circumstances of a parent of a child with special health care needs for whom an application is made to determine whether part or all of the expenses for treatment should be paid for by such parent.

3. The Administrator may authorize corrective treatment for a child with special health care needs at state expense when it is determined that the parent of the child is unable to pay the cost of this treatment or any part thereof. A determination of ability to pay and eligibility for payment at state expense must be based on the following factors: (a) Resources of the parent, including hospital and medical insurance; (b) Other available sources of payment, including state aid for medically indigent families; (c) Estimated cost of care; (d) Length of treatment; (e) Household size in relation to income; and (f) Debts and obligations.

4. As used in this section, “parent” means a natural parent or an adoptive parent.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 454.00961 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.00961
“Prescription” defined
Status: in_force

1. “Prescription” means: (a) An order given individually for the person for whom prescribed, directly from the practitioner, or the practitioner’s agent, to a pharmacist or indirectly by means of an order signed by the practitioner or an electronic transmission from the practitioner to a pharmacist. (b) A chart order written for an inpatient specifying drugs which he or she is to take home upon discharge.

2. “Prescription” does not include a chart order written for an inpatient for use while he or she is an inpatient.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 445A.705 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 445A / Section 445A.705
Violations: Criminal penalties
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 445A.710 or unless a greater penalty is prescribed by NRS 459.600 , a person who intentionally or with criminal negligence violates NRS 445A.465 or 445A.575 , any limitation established pursuant to NRS 445A.525 and 445A.530 , the terms or conditions of a permit issued pursuant to NRS 445A.495 to 445A.515 , inclusive, or any final order issued under NRS 445A.690 , except a final order concerning a diffuse source, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more than $25,000 for each day of the violation or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 364 days, or by both fine and imprisonment.

2. If the conviction is for a second violation of the provisions indicated in subsection 1, the person is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 .

3. The penalties imposed by subsections 1 and 2 are in addition to any other penalties, civil or criminal, provided pursuant to NRS 445A.300 to 445A.730 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 459.838 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 459 / Section 459.838
Account for Management of Storage Tanks: Creation; sources; claims
Status: in_force

All fees collected for the issuance of permits to operate storage tanks, if such permits are required, and all reimbursements and penalties recovered pursuant to NRS 459.840 to 459.856 , inclusive, must be deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the Account for the Management of Storage Tanks, which is hereby created in the State General Fund. The money in the Account must be paid as other claims against the State are paid.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 450.751 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.751
Dissolution of hospital district in county whose population is less than 700,000: Determination that dissolution is in best interest required; ordinance of board of county commissioners; considerations; duties of county clerk
Status: in_force

In a county whose population is less than 700,000:

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, if a majority of the members of the board of county commissioners determine that it is in the best interests of the county and of the hospital district that the hospital district be dissolved, the board of county commissioners shall so determine by ordinance, after there is first found, determined and recited in the ordinance that: (a) All outstanding indebtedness and bonds of all kinds of the hospital district have been paid; and (b) The services of the hospital district are no longer needed or can be more effectively performed by an existing unit of government.

2. If the hospital district includes territory within more than one county, the hospital district may be dissolved only if a majority of the members of the board of county commissioners of each county included within the district take the actions described in subsection 1.

3. In determining pursuant to subsection 1 whether the dissolution of a hospital district is in the best interests of the county and of the hospital district, a board of county commissioners must consider, without limitation, whether: (a) The hospital district is capable of providing sufficient health care services to the residents of the county or counties within the territory of the hospital district in an economical manner; (b) The basic health care needs of the residents of the county or counties within the territory of the hospital district will be met if the hospital district is dissolved; (c) There have been substantial changes in the financial status of the hospital district during the immediately preceding 2 years; and (d) There has been an increased tax burden on the residents of the county or counties within the territory of the hospital district during the immediately preceding 2 years.

4. The county clerk of each county within which any territory of the hospital district is located shall thereupon certify a copy of the ordinance to the board of trustees of the hospital district and shall mail written notice to all qualified electors who reside within the hospital district in his or her county, containing: (a) The adoption of the ordinance; (b) The determination of the board of county commissioners of that county that the district should be dissolved; and (c) The time and place for the hearing on the dissolution.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 461.020 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 461 / Section 461.020
Applicability of chapter
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in NRS 461.175 , the provisions of this chapter apply to all factory-built housing manufactured after July 1, 1971 and to all other manufactured buildings and modular components manufactured after July 1, 1973.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 459.410 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 459 / Section 459.410
“Commission” defined
Status: in_force

“Commission” means the State Environmental Commission.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 439.367 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 439 / Section 439.367
District board of health: Powers
Status: in_force

1. The district board of health may: (a) Receive and disburse federal money; (b) Submit project applications and programs of projects to federal agencies; and (c) Enter into formal agreements with federal agencies concerning projects and programs.

2. The district board of health may accept and disburse contributions from private sources, the State, the county, and the cities and towns within the jurisdiction of the board to match federal money for any project or program. All such contributions must be deposited with the county treasurer to the credit of the health district fund created by the board of county commissioners pursuant to NRS 439.363 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 449.189 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 449 / Section 449.189
Physician and nurse required to operate independent center to provide emergency medical care
Status: in_force

An independent center to provide emergency medical care shall not be operated unless a physician and registered nurse are on the premises.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 459.435 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 459 / Section 459.435
“Management of hazardous waste” defined
Status: in_force

“Management of hazardous waste” means the systematic control of the generation, collection, storage, transportation, processing, treatment, recovery and disposal of hazardous waste.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 453.033 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.033
“CBD” defined
Status: in_force

“ CBD ” means cannabidiol, which is a primary phytocannabinoid compound found in marijuana.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 450B.650 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 450B / Section 450B.650
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 450B.650 to 450B.700 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 450B.655 to 450B.685 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 451.260 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 451 / Section 451.260
Removal of human remains
Status: in_force

After the completion of notice and after the expiration of the period specified in the notice, the cemetery authority may cause the removal of all human remains interred in the cemetery or portion from which the remains have been ordered removed, and may reinter such remains in other cemeteries in this state where interments are permitted, without further notice to any person claiming any interest in the cemetery, or portion affected, or in the remains interred therein.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 453.219 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.219
Controlled substance analog: Treatment as substance in schedule I; notice of prosecution; determination by Board
Status: in_force

A controlled substance analog, to the extent intended for human consumption, must be treated, for the purposes of NRS 453.011 to 453.552 , inclusive, as a substance included in schedule I. Within 30 days after the initiation of prosecution with respect to a controlled substance analog by indictment or information, the district attorney shall notify the Board of information relevant to scheduling by extraordinary regulation as provided for in NRS 453.2184 . If the Board finally determines that the controlled substance analog should not be scheduled, no prosecution relating to that substance as a controlled substance analog may be commenced or continued.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 455.040 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 455 / Section 455.040
Contents of notice; judgment; criminal penalty
Status: in_force

1. The notice served pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 455.030 must require the person or persons to appear before the justice of the peace of the township where the hole, excavation, shaft or other condition exists, or any municipal judge who may be acting in the place of the justice of the peace, at a time to be stated therein, not less than 3 days nor more than 10 days from the service of the notice, and show, to the satisfaction of the court, that the provisions of NRS 455.010 to 455.180 , inclusive, or the standards established by the Commission on Mineral Resources for the abatement of dangerous conditions have been complied with, or if the person or persons fail to appear, judgment will be entered against the person or persons for double the amount required to abate the condition.

2. All proceedings had therein must be as prescribed by law in civil cases.

3. Such persons, in addition to any judgment that may be rendered against them, are liable and subject to a fine not exceeding the sum of $250 for each violation of the provisions of NRS 455.010 to 455.180 , inclusive, which judgments and fines must be adjudged and collected as provided for by law.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 450B.855 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 450B / Section 450B.855
Establishment of program to provide peer support counseling to emergency response employees; duties of nonprofit organization that establishes program and Division
Status: in_force

1. A governmental entity which licenses and regulates emergency response employees may, within the limits of available money, enter into a contract with a nonprofit organization to establish a program to provide peer support counseling to emergency response employees.

2. A nonprofit organization that establishes a program to provide peer support counseling to emergency response employees pursuant to subsection 1 must: (a) Establish and operate a toll-free hotline for emergency response employees to call if such employees are experiencing mental health issues as a result of the nature of their work. (b) Establish and maintain a network of peer support counselors to provide peer support counseling to persons who call the toll-free hotline established pursuant to paragraph (a). (c) Establish and maintain an Internet website that provides: (1) Information on mental health issues associated with emergency response work, including, without limitation, stress, post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, addictive disorders and self-medication; and (2) Information concerning local and national support groups for mental health issues.

3. The Division shall post on an Internet website maintained by the Division: (a) The telephone number of each toll-free hotline established pursuant to subsection 2; and (b) Information concerning local and national support groups for mental health issues.

4. To the extent money is available, the Division shall collect information regarding suicide and attempted suicide among emergency response employees and report that information to the Chief Medical Officer or his or her designee. Such a report must not include any confidential or privileged information.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 445B.759 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 445B / Section 445B.759
Inapplicability to military tactical vehicles, replica vehicles and registered retired military vehicles
Status: in_force

1. The provisions of NRS 445B.700 to 445B.845 , inclusive, do not apply to: (a) Military tactical vehicles; (b) Replica vehicles; or (c) Retired military vehicles registered pursuant to NRS 482.3817 .

2. As used in this section: (a) “ Military tactical vehicle ” means a motor vehicle that is: (1) Owned or controlled by the United States Department of Defense or by a branch of the Armed Forces of the United States; and (2) Used in combat, combat support, combat service support, tactical or relief operations, or training for such operations. (b) “ Replica vehicle ” means any passenger car or light-duty motor vehicle which: (1) Has a body manufactured after 1967 which is made to resemble a vehicle of a model manufactured before 1968; (2) Has been altered from the original design of the manufacturer or has a body constructed from materials which are not original to the vehicle; (3) Is maintained solely for occasional transportation, including exhibitions, club activities, parades, tours or other similar uses; and (4) Is not used for daily transportation. The term does not include a vehicle which has been restored to its original design by replacing parts or a retired military vehicle registered pursuant to NRS 482.3817 . (c) “ Retired military vehicle ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 482.3817 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 449.24896 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 449 / Section 449.24896
Surgical treatments at facility must be performed by licensed ophthalmologist; availability of ophthalmologist
Status: in_force

A facility for refractive surgery shall ensure that:

1. All surgical treatments for refractive errors of the eye performed at the facility are performed only by an ophthalmologist.

2. The ophthalmologist who performs a surgical treatment for refractive errors of the eye at the facility: (a) Is available in person for postoperative care if the medical needs of a patient necessitate the services of an ophthalmologist; or (b) Enters into an agreement with another ophthalmologist to be available in person for postoperative care if the medical needs of the patient necessitate the services of an ophthalmologist.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 445A.170 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 445A / Section 445A.170
Permit or written permission required from State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Status: in_force

1. It is unlawful for any person, firm, association or corporation to: (a) Construct a pier, breakwater or marina in or to alter the shoreline of Lake Tahoe; (b) Remove gravel, sand or similar material from Lake Tahoe; or (c) Deposit any fill or deleterious material in Lake Tahoe, without first having secured written permission from the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

2. Construction or alteration of the Lake Tahoe shoreline below the high water elevation (6,229.1 feet) requires written permission from the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

3. A permit must be denied when the source of domestic water or the place of disposal of sewage or other wastes would create a health hazard or the quality of Lake Tahoe waters would be impaired.

4. The State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources shall adopt regulations governing the issuance of permits under this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 444.465 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 444 / Section 444.465
“Municipal solid waste landfill” defined
Status: in_force

“Municipal solid waste landfill” has the meaning ascribed to it in the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, Subtitle D, 42 U.S.C. §§ 6941 et seq., and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 459.090 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 459 / Section 459.090
Agreements concerning inspection; program for training
Status: in_force

1. The Division, on behalf of the State, may enter into one or more agreements with the Federal Government, any interstate agency or any other state committing this State to perform on a cooperative basis with the Federal Government, any interstate agency or any other state inspections or other functions relating to the control of sources of ionizing radiation.

2. The Division may institute training programs for the purpose of qualifying personnel to carry out the provisions of subsection 1, and may make such personnel available for participation in any program or programs of the Federal Government, any interstate agency or any other state in furtherance of the purposes of NRS 459.010 to 459.290 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 459.3834 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 459 / Section 459.3834
Unlawful acts; penalties
Status: in_force

1. A person shall not knowingly: (a) Violate any provision of NRS 459.380 to 459.3874 , inclusive, or any regulation adopted pursuant thereto; (b) Make any false material statement, representation or certification in any required form, notice or report; or (c) Render inaccurate any required monitoring device or method.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a person who violates subsection 1 shall be punished by a fine of not more than $25,000 per day of the violation, and each day on which the violation continues constitutes a separate and distinct violation.

3. A person who violates subsection 1 in a manner that contributes to the substantial bodily harm or death of any person is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 , or by a fine of not more than $50,000 for each day of the violation, or by both fine and the punishment provided in NRS 193.130 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 449.490 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 449 / Section 449.490
Financial statements and reports required to be filed with Department; additional reporting requirements for hospitals with 100 or more beds; availability of complete current charge master
Status: in_force

1. Every institution which is subject to the provisions of NRS 449.450 to 449.530 , inclusive, shall file with the Department the following financial statements or reports in a form and at intervals specified by the Director but at least annually: (a) A balance sheet detailing the assets, liabilities and net worth of the institution for its fiscal year; and (b) A statement of income and expenses for the fiscal year.

2. Each hospital with 100 or more beds shall file with the Department, in a form and at intervals specified by the Director but at least annually, a capital improvement report which includes, without limitation, any major service line that the hospital has added or is in the process of adding since the previous report was filed, any major expansion of the existing facilities of the hospital that has been completed or is in the process of being completed since the previous report was filed, and any major piece of equipment that the hospital has acquired or is in the process of acquiring since the previous report was filed.

3. In addition to the information required to be filed pursuant to subsections 1 and 2, each hospital with 100 or more beds shall file with the Department, in a form and at intervals specified by the Director but at least annually: (a) The expenses that the hospital has incurred for providing community benefits and the in-kind services that the hospital has provided to the community in which it is located. These expenses must be reported as the total amount expended for community benefits and in-kind services and reported as a percentage of the total net revenues of the hospital. For the purposes of this paragraph, “ community benefits ” includes, without limitation, goods, services and resources provided by a hospital to a community to address the specific needs and concerns of that community, services provided by a hospital to the uninsured and underserved persons in that community, training programs for employees in a community and health care services provided in areas of a community that have a critical shortage of such services, for which the hospital does not receive full reimbursement. (b) A statement of its policies and procedures for providing discounted services to, or reducing charges for services provided to, persons without health insurance that are in addition to any reduction or discount required to be provided pursuant to NRS 439B.260 . (c) A list of the services which the hospital purchased from its corporate home office. (d) A report of the cost to the hospital of providing services to patients covered by Medicare. (e) Financial information from the consolidated corporation, if the hospital is owned by such a corporation and if that information is publicly available, including, without limitation, the annual report of the consolidated corporation. (f) A statement of its policies regarding patients' account receivables, including, without limitation, the manner in which a hospital collects or makes payment arrangements for patients' account receivables, the factors that initiate collections and the method by which unpaid account receivables are collected.

4. A complete current charge master must be available at each hospital during normal business hours for review by the Director, any payor that has a contract with the hospital to pay for services provided by the hospital, any payor that has received a bill from the hospital and any state agency that is authorized to review such information. The complete and current charge master must be made available to the Department, at the request of the Director, in an electronic format specified by the Department. The Department may use the electronic copy of the charge master to review and analyze the data contained in the charge master and, except as otherwise provided in NRS 439A.200 to 439A.290 , inclusive, shall not release or publish the information contained in the charge master.

5. The Director shall require the certification of specified financial reports by an independent certified public accountant and may require attestations from responsible officers of the institution that the reports are, to the best of their knowledge and belief, accurate and complete to the extent that the certifications and attestations are not required by federal law.

6. The Director shall require: (a) The filing of all reports by specified dates, and may adopt regulations which assess penalties for failure to file as required; and (b) The submission of a final annual report not later than 6 months after the close of the fiscal year, and may grant extensions to institutions which can show that the required information is not available on the required reporting date.

7. All reports, except privileged medical information, filed under any provisions of NRS 449.450 to 449.530 , inclusive: (a) Are open to public inspection; (b) Must be in a form which is readily understandable by a member of the general public; (c) Must, as soon as practicable after those reports become available, be posted on the Internet website maintained pursuant to NRS 439A.270 ; and (d) Must be available for examination at the office of the Department during regular business hours.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 452.230 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 452 / Section 452.230
Supervision of construction: Inspector; final certificate
Status: in_force

1. Except as provided in subsection 2 of NRS 452.210 , the Division shall have supervisory control over the construction of any mausoleum, vault or crypt, and shall: (a) See that the approved plans and specifications are in all respects complied with. (b) Appoint an inspector under whose supervision the mausoleum, vault or crypt shall be erected. (c) Determine the amount of compensation of the inspector. The compensation shall be paid by the person erecting such mausoleum, vault or crypt.

2. No departure or deviation from the original plans and specifications is permitted except upon approval of the Division, evidenced in the same manner as the approval of the original plans and specifications.

3. A mausoleum, vault, crypt or structure shall not be used to hold any dead body until a final certificate is obtained indicating compliance with the plans and specifications as filed. The certificate must be signed either by the Chief Medical Officer for the Division or by the head of the local building or public works department, depending upon which division or department supervised the construction under NRS 452.210 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 439.362 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 439 / Section 439.362
Creation and composition of Health District; appointment and terms of members of district board of health and public health advisory board; duty of district board of health to maintain records; prohibition on local boards of health
Status: in_force

1. A health district with a health department consisting of a district health officer, a chief medical officer, a public health advisory board and a district board of health is hereby created.

2. The district board of health consists of: (a) Representatives selected by the following entities from among their elected members: (1) Two representatives of the board of county commissioners; (2) Two representatives of the governing body of the largest incorporated city in the county; and (3) One representative of the governing body of each other city in the county; and (b) The following representatives, selected by the elected representatives of the district board of health selected pursuant to paragraph (a), who shall represent the health district at large and who must be selected based on their qualifications without regard to the location within the health district of their residence or their place of employment: (1) One representative who is a physician licensed to practice medicine in this State; (2) One representative of a nongaming business or from an industry that is subject to regulation by the health district; and (3) One representative of the association of gaming establishments whose membership in the county collectively paid the most gross revenue fees to the State pursuant to NRS 463.370 in the preceding year, who must be selected from a list of nominees submitted by the association. If no such association exists, the representative selected pursuant to this subparagraph must represent the gaming industry.

3. The public health advisory board consists of: (a) One resident of each city in the county selected by the governing body of each such city; and (b) The following representatives, selected by the district board of health, who shall advise the health district on matters relating to public health and who must be selected based on their qualifications without regard to the location within the health district of their residence or their place of employment: (1) One representative who is a physician licensed to practice medicine in this State, selected on the basis of his or her education, training, experience or demonstrated abilities in the provision of health care services to members of minority groups and other medically underserved populations; (2) One representative who is a nurse licensed to practice nursing in this State; and (3) One representative who has a background or expertise in environmental health or environmental health services.

4. Members of the public health advisory board serve as nonvoting members of the district board of health. A member of the district board of health may not designate another person to vote, participate in a discussion or otherwise serve on his or her behalf.

5. Members of the district board of health and the public health advisory board serve terms of 2 years. Vacancies must be filled in the same manner as the original selection for the remainder of the unexpired term. Members serve without additional compensation for their services, but are entitled to reimbursement for necessary expenses for attending meetings or otherwise engaging in the business of their respective board.

6. The district board of health shall meet in July of each year to organize and elect one of its voting members selected pursuant to subsection 2 as chair of the board.

7. The county treasurer is the treasurer of the district board of health. The treasurer shall: (a) Keep permanent accounts of all money received by, disbursed for and on behalf of the district board of health; and (b) Administer the health district fund created by the board of county commissioners pursuant to NRS 439.363 .

8. The district board of health shall maintain records of all of its proceedings and minutes of all meetings, which must be open to inspection.

9. No county, city or town board of health may be created in the county. Any county, city or town board of health in existence when the district board of health is created must be abolished.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 450B.675 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 450B / Section 450B.675
“Roving intermediate emergency medical technician team” defined
Status: in_force

“ Roving intermediate emergency medical technician team ” means a roving emergency medical team that consists of two or more advanced emergency medical technicians or paramedics who are licensed attendants or authorized to serve as attendants under the Recognition of Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact ratified by NRS 450B.145 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 439.841 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 439 / Section 439.841
Authority of Division to request additional information or to conduct audit or investigation; report of findings; payment of costs
Status: in_force

1. Upon receipt of a report pursuant to NRS 439.835 , the Division may, as often as deemed necessary by the Administrator to protect the health and safety of the public, request additional information regarding the sentinel event or conduct an audit or investigation of the health facility.

2. A health facility shall provide to the Division any information requested in furtherance of a request for information, an audit or an investigation pursuant to this section.

3. If the Division conducts an audit or investigation pursuant to this section, the Division shall, within 30 days after completing such an audit or investigation, report its findings to the State Board of Health.

4. A health facility which is audited or investigated pursuant to this section shall pay to the Division the actual cost of conducting the audit or investigation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 442.140 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.140
State plan concerning services for maternal and child health; regulations
Status: in_force

1. The Department may: (a) Formulate, adopt and administer, through the State Board of Health and the Division, a detailed plan for the purposes specified in NRS 442.130 . (b) Adopt, through the State Board of Health, regulations necessary for the administration of the plan and the administration of NRS 442.130 to 442.170 , inclusive.

2. In developing and revising the plan, the Department shall consider: (a) The amount of money available from the Federal Government for services relating to maternal and child health; (b) The conditions attached to the acceptance of money from the Federal Government; and (c) The limitations of legislative appropriations for services relating to maternal and child health.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 446.844 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 446 / Section 446.844
Purchase and use of hemp by operator of food establishment at which food is not prepared or served for immediate consumption
Status: in_force

1. A person who holds a permit issued pursuant to NRS 446.875 and who operates a food establishment at which food is not prepared or served for immediate consumption may: (a) Purchase hemp or a commodity or product made using hemp from a grower or handler registered by the State Department of Agriculture pursuant to chapter 557 of NRS . (b) Use hemp or a commodity or product made using hemp to manufacture or prepare food that contains an approved hemp component at the food establishment. (c) In compliance with the provisions of NRS 439.532 , sell, offer or display for sale food that contains an approved hemp component at the food establishment.

2. As used in this section: (a) “ Approved hemp component ” means any component of hemp that the United States Food and Drug Administration has determined to be safe or generally recognized as safe for use as an ingredient in food intended for human consumption. (b) “ Hemp ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 557.160 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 454.010 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.010
“Poison” defined
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 454.010 to 454.170 , inclusive, “poison” means any substance having an inherent deleterious property which when internally or externally applied to the body of a human or animal is capable of causing damage to the tissues, destroying the action of vital functions of the body or causing death, and includes the compositions of the following schedules:

Schedule “A”: 1. Aconite, belladonna, cantharadis and nux vomica. 2. Alkaloids and derivatives. 3. Antiseptic tablets containing corrosive sublimate. 4. Arsenic, its compounds and preparations. 5. Corrosive sublimate. 6. Cyanide of potassium. 7. Hydrocyanic acid. 8. Oils of croton. 9. Phosphorus and its poisonous derivatives or compounds. 10. Rue and tansy. 11. Sodium fluoracetate and preparations. 12. Strophanthus or its preparations. 13. Strychnine. 14. Zinc phosphide and preparations. 15. All compounds, preparations or products, other than cosmetics, which contain any of the following poisons as the primary solvent or in amounts capable of causing intoxication or harmful physical effects if inhaled, absorbed or ingested: (a) Ethyl acetate. (b) Isobutyl ketone. (c) Methyl cellulose acetate. (d) Methyl ethyl ketone. (e) Trichlorethylene.

Schedule “B”: 1. Bromides. 2. Chloroform. 3. Cocculus indicus or its preparations. 4. Cowhage. 5. Creosote. 6. Ether. 7. Hydrochloric or muriatic acid. 8. Nitric acid. 9. Oils of savin and pennyroyal. 10. Oxalic acid. 11. Solution of formaldehyde or formalin. 12. Sugar of lead. 13. Sulfate of zinc. 14. Sulfuric acid. 15. Tartar emetic and other derivatives of antimony. 16. Veratrum . 17. Wood alcohol or methanol.

Schedule “C”: 1. Carbon tetrachloride or any preparation in which it is used as the primary solvent. 2. Any preparation or substance which contains any of the poisons listed in Schedule “A” or “B” in amounts capable of causing harmful physical effects if inhaled, absorbed or ingested, when such products or preparations are intended and designed for agricultural, commercial, economic, industrial or household use, and are labeled in compliance with the provisions of NRS 454.020 and 454.080 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 440.090 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 440 / Section 440.090
Requisites of certificates
Status: in_force

All certificates, either of birth, death or stillbirth, shall be written legibly, in unfading black ink, or typewritten, and no certificate shall be held to be complete and correct that does not supply all of the items of information called for, or satisfactorily account for their omission.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 452.3055 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 452 / Section 452.3055
Unlawful to remove objects from cemetery without consent or to possess or traffic in objects unlawfully removed; penalty; restitution; civil liability; exceptions
Status: in_force

1. It is unlawful for a person to: (a) Remove willfully any tomb, monument, gravestone, fencing, building or other structure placed in a cemetery, or any portion of the tomb, monument, gravestone, fencing, building or structure, without written authorization from a member of the immediate family or a lineal descendent of the deceased, the owner of the cemetery or cemetery authority, the board of county commissioners of the county where the cemetery is located or a court order; (b) Possess any tomb, monument, gravestone, fencing, building or other structure removed from a cemetery, or any portion of the tomb, monument, gravestone, fencing, building or structure, if the person knows it has been unlawfully removed from a cemetery; or (c) Sell, offer or attempt to sell or otherwise transfer or dispose of any tomb, monument, gravestone, fencing, building or other structure placed in a cemetery, or any portion of the tomb, monument, gravestone, fencing, building or structure, if the person knows it has been unlawfully removed from a cemetery.

2. A person who violates any provision of subsection 1 is guilty of a category E felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 . In addition to any other penalty, the court shall order the person to pay restitution to the owner of the cemetery, the cemetery authority or the board of county commissioners of the county in which the cemetery is located, as appropriate.

3. A person who is paid money for restitution pursuant to subsection 2 shall use the money to repair or restore the property that was removed from the cemetery.

4. This section does not relieve any person from civil liability for engaging in an unlawful act pursuant to this section.

5. The provisions of this section do not apply to a person acting in the course of a medical or archeological study or criminal investigation or in carrying out the professional mortuary duties of the person.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 441A.195 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 441A / Section 441A.195
Testing of person or decedent who may have exposed law enforcement officer, correctional officer, emergency medical attendant, firefighter, county coroner or medical examiner, person employed by or volunteering for agency of criminal justice or certain other public employees or volunteers to communicable disease
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 259.047 , a law enforcement officer, correctional officer, emergency medical attendant, firefighter, county coroner or medical examiner or any of their employees or volunteers, any other person who is employed by or is a volunteer for an agency of criminal justice or any other public employee or volunteer for a public agency who, in the course of his or her official duties, comes into contact with human blood or bodily fluids, or the employer of such a person or the public agency for which the person volunteers, may petition a court for an order requiring the testing of a person or decedent for exposure to a communicable disease if: (a) The officer, emergency medical attendant, firefighter, county coroner or medical examiner or their employee or volunteer, other person employed by or volunteering for an agency of criminal justice or other public employee or volunteer for a public agency was likely exposed to a communicable disease; and (b) Testing of the person or decedent is necessary to determine the appropriate treatment for the officer, emergency medical attendant, firefighter, county coroner, medical examiner, employee or volunteer.

2. When possible, before filing a petition pursuant to subsection 1, the person, employer or public agency for which the person volunteers, and who is petitioning shall submit information concerning the likely exposure to a communicable disease to the designated health care officer for the employer or public agency or, if there is no designated health care officer, the person designated by the employer or public agency to document and verify likely exposure to communicable diseases, for verification that there was substantial exposure. Each designated health care officer or person designated by an employer or public agency to document and verify likely exposure to communicable diseases shall establish guidelines based on current scientific information to determine substantial exposure.

3. A court shall promptly hear a petition filed pursuant to subsection 1 and determine whether there is probable cause to believe that a likely transfer of blood or other bodily fluids occurred between the person who filed the petition or on whose behalf the petition was filed and the person or decedent who likely exposed him or her to a communicable disease. If the court determines that such probable cause exists, the court shall: (a) Order the person who likely exposed the petitioner, or the person on whose behalf the petition was filed, to a communicable disease to submit two appropriate specimens to a local hospital or medical laboratory for testing for exposure to a communicable disease; or (b) Order that two appropriate specimens be taken from the decedent who likely exposed the petitioner, or the person on whose behalf the petition was filed, to a communicable disease and be submitted to a local hospital or medical laboratory for testing for exposure to the communicable disease. The local hospital or medical laboratory shall perform the test in accordance with generally accepted medical practices and shall disclose the results of the test in the manner set forth in NRS 629.069 .

4. If a judge or a justice of the peace enters an order pursuant to this section, the judge or justice of the peace may authorize the designated health care officer or the person designated by the employer or public agency to document and verify likely exposure to a communicable disease to sign the name of the judge or justice of the peace on a duplicate order. Such a duplicate order shall be deemed to be an order of the court. As soon as practicable after the duplicate order is signed, the duplicate order must be returned to the judge or justice of the peace who authorized the signing of it and must indicate on its face the judge or justice of the peace to whom it is to be returned. The judge or justice of the peace, upon receiving the returned order, shall endorse the order with his or her name and enter the date on which the order was returned. Any failure of the judge or justice of the peace to make such an endorsement and entry does not in and of itself invalidate the order.

5. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 629.069 , all records submitted to the court in connection with a petition filed pursuant to this section and any proceedings concerning the petition are confidential and the judge or justice of the peace shall order the records and any record of the proceedings to be sealed and to be opened for inspection only upon an order of the court for good cause shown.

6. A court may establish rules to allow a judge or justice of the peace to conduct a hearing or issue an order pursuant to this section by electronic or telephonic means.

7. The employer of a person or the public agency for which the person volunteers, who files a petition or on whose behalf a petition is filed pursuant to this section or the insurer of the employer or public agency, shall pay the cost of performing the test pursuant to subsection 3.

8. As used in this section: (a) “ Agency of criminal justice ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 179A.030 . (b) “ Emergency medical attendant ” means a person who is: (1) Licensed as an attendant or certified as an emergency medical technician, advanced emergency medical technician or paramedic pursuant to chapter 450B of NRS ; or (2) Authorized to practice as an emergency medical technician, advanced emergency medical technician or paramedic in this State under the Recognition of Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact ratified by NRS 450B.145 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 461.210 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 461 / Section 461.210
Approved building may not be modified without prior approval from Division
Status: in_force

No factory-built housing or manufactured building bearing a division insigne of approval pursuant to NRS 461.190 may be in any way modified before or during installation unless approval is first obtained from the Division.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 445B.805 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 445B / Section 445B.805
Evidence of compliance: Exemptions from requirements; requirements for notice and availability for inspection
Status: in_force

The provisions of NRS 445B.800 do not apply to:

1. Transfer of registration or ownership between: (a) Spouses; or (b) Companies whose principal business is leasing of vehicles, if there is no change in the lessee or operator of the vehicle.

2. Motor vehicles which are subject to prorated registration pursuant to the provisions of NRS 706.801 to 706.861 , inclusive, and which are not based in this State.

3. Transfer of registration if evidence of compliance was issued within 90 days before the transfer.

4. Transfer of registration from a vehicle dealer or new vehicle dealer to any person who buys or exchanges an interest in a motor vehicle if evidence of compliance was issued within 180 days before the transfer.

5. A consignee who is conducting a consignment auction which meets the requirements set forth in NRS 445B.807 if the consignee: (a) Informs the buyer, using a form, including, without limitation, an electronic form, if applicable, as approved by the Department of Motor Vehicles, that the consignee is not required to obtain an inspection or testing of the motor vehicle pursuant to the regulations adopted by the Commission under NRS 445B.770 and that any such inspection or testing that is required must be obtained by the buyer before the buyer registers the motor vehicle; (b) Posts a notice in a conspicuous location at the site of the consignment auction or, if applicable, on the Internet website on which the consignment auction is conducted, and includes a notice in any document published by the consignee that lists the vehicles available for the consignment auction or solicits persons to bid at the consignment auction, stating that the consignee is exempt from any requirement to obtain an inspection or testing of a motor vehicle pursuant to the regulations adopted by the Commission under NRS 445B.770 if the motor vehicle is sold at the consignment auction; and (c) Makes the vehicle available for inspection before the consignment auction: (1) In the case of a live auction with an auctioneer verbally calling for and accepting bids, at the location of the consignment auction; or (2) In the case of an auction that is conducted on an auction website on the Internet by a consignee who is certified pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 445B.807 , at the primary place of business of the consignee conducting the consignment auction.

6. An automobile wrecker who is selling a vehicle pursuant to NRS 487.103 if the automobile wrecker: (a) Informs the buyer, using a form, including, without limitation, an electronic form, that the automobile wrecker is not required to obtain an inspection or testing of the motor vehicle pursuant to the regulations adopted by the Commission under NRS 445B.770 and that any such inspection or testing that is required must be obtained by the buyer before the buyer registers the motor vehicle; and (b) Posts a notice in a conspicuous location at the business of the automobile wrecker or, if applicable, on the Internet website of the automobile wrecker, and includes a notice in any document published by the automobile wrecker that lists the vehicles available for sale by the automobile wrecker, stating that the automobile wrecker is exempt from any requirement to obtain an inspection or testing of a motor vehicle pursuant to the regulations adopted by the Commission under NRS 445B.770 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 449.0177 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 449 / Section 449.0177
“Rural hospital” defined
Status: in_force

“ Rural hospital ” means a hospital with 85 or fewer beds which is:

1. The sole institutional provider of health care located within a county whose population is less than 100,000;

2. The sole institutional provider of health care located within a city whose population is less than 25,000; or

3. Maintained and governed pursuant to NRS 450.550 to 450.750 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 445A.075 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 445A / Section 445A.075
“Commission” defined
Status: in_force

“Commission” means the State Environmental Commission.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 439B.622 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 439B / Section 439B.622
“Wholesaler” defined
Status: in_force

“Wholesaler” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 639.016 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 445A.330 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 445A / Section 445A.330
“Department” defined
Status: in_force

“Department” means the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 450.430 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.430
Equal privileges of practitioners; exception; rights of patients; loss of hospital privileges not adverse action against physician in certain circumstances
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 450.440 , in the management of the public hospital, no discrimination may be made against physicians, podiatric physicians or dentists licensed under the laws of this state or licensed practitioners of the allied health professions, and all such physicians, dentists, podiatric physicians and practitioners have privileges in treating patients in the hospital in accordance with their training and ability, except that practitioners of the allied health professions may not be members of the staff of physicians described in NRS 450.440 . Practitioners of the allied health professions are subject to the bylaws and regulations established by the board of hospital trustees.

2. The patient has the right to employ, at the patient's own expense, his or her own physician, if that physician is a member of the hospital staff, or the patient's own nurse, and when acting for any patient in the hospital, the physician employed by the patient has charge of the care and treatment of the patient, and the nurses in the hospital shall comply with the directions of the physician concerning that patient, subject to the regulations established by the board of hospital trustees.

3. If a physician loses privileges at a hospital because the physician no longer holds a faculty or clinical appointment with the University of Nevada School of Medicine or the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, School of Dental Medicine, as required pursuant to NRS 450.440 , that action shall not be deemed to be an adverse action by the hospital against the physician.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 439B.130 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 439B / Section 439B.130
“Medicare” defined
Status: in_force

“Medicare” means the program of health insurance for aged persons and persons with disabilities established pursuant to Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 1395 et seq.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 444A.010 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 444A / Section 444A.010
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 444A.010 to 444A.080 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 444A.0103 to 444A.017 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 451.532 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 451 / Section 451.532
“Identification card” defined
Status: in_force

“ Identification card ” means an identification card issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles pursuant to chapter 483 of NRS .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 457.080 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 457 / Section 457.080
Testing of medicine or device; furnishing sample or information on request
Status: in_force

Upon the written request of the Division, delivered personally or by registered mail, any person or association engaged in, or representing that the person or association is engaged in, the diagnosis, treatment or cure of cancer shall furnish the Division with such sample as the Division may require of any drug, medicine, compound or device used or prescribed by such person or association, in the treatment or cure of cancer, and shall specify the formula of any such drug or compound used and name all ingredients by their common or usual name, and shall, upon like request by the Division, furnish such necessary information as the Division may request as to the composition and method of preparation of and the use to which any such drug, compound or device is being put by such person or association.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 440.030 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 440 / Section 440.030
“Live birth” defined
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, “ live birth ” means a birth in which the child shows evidence of life after complete birth. A birth is complete when the child is entirely outside the person giving birth, even if the cord is uncut and the placenta still attached. The words “evidence of life” include heart action, breathing or coordinated movement of voluntary muscle.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 445B.205 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 445B / Section 445B.205
Department designated as State Air Pollution Control Agency
Status: in_force

The Department is:

1. Designated as the Air Pollution Control Agency of the State for the purposes of the Federal Act insofar as it pertains to state programs.

2. Authorized to take all action necessary or appropriate to secure to this state the benefits of the Federal Act.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 449.24898 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 449 / Section 449.24898
Collaboration between ophthalmologist and optometrist authorized pursuant to NRS 636.374
Status: in_force

The provisions of NRS 449.2489 to 449.24898 , inclusive, do not prohibit an ophthalmologist from collaborating with an optometrist to provide care to a patient if the collaboration complies with the requirements of NRS 636.374 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 439.845 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 439 / Section 439.845
Analysis and reporting of trends regarding sentinel events; treatment of certain information regarding corrective action by health facility
Status: in_force

1. The Division shall analyze and report trends regarding sentinel events.

2. When the Division receives notice from a health facility that the health facility has taken corrective action to remedy the causes or contributing factors, or both, of a sentinel event, the Division shall: (a) Make a record of the information; (b) Ensure that the information is released in a manner so as not to reveal the identity of a specific patient, provider of health care or member of the staff of the facility; and (c) At least quarterly, report its findings regarding the analysis of trends of sentinel events on the Internet website maintained pursuant to NRS 439A.270 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 450B.0625 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 450B / Section 450B.0625
“Division” defined
Status: in_force

“ Division ” means the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 458.029 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 458 / Section 458.029
Application for renewal of certificate as detoxification technician: Information concerning state business license required; conditions which require denial
Status: in_force

1. In addition to any other requirements set forth in this chapter, an applicant for the renewal of certification as a detoxification technician must indicate in the application submitted to the Division whether the applicant has a state business license. If the applicant has a state business license, the applicant must include in the application the business identification number assigned by the Secretary of State upon compliance with the provisions of chapter 76 of NRS.

2. Certification as a detoxification technician may not be renewed by the Division if: (a) The applicant fails to submit the information required by subsection 1; or (b) The State Controller has informed the Division pursuant to subsection 5 of NRS 353C.1965 that the applicant owes a debt to an agency that has been assigned to the State Controller for collection and the applicant has not: (1) Satisfied the debt; (2) Entered into an agreement for the payment of the debt pursuant to NRS 353C.130 ; or (3) Demonstrated that the debt is not valid.

3. As used in this section: (a) “ Agency ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 353C.020 . (b) “ Debt ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 353C.040 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 449.500 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 449 / Section 449.500
Director to carry out analyses and studies concerning cost of health care
Status: in_force

The Director shall engage in or carry out analyses and studies relating to the cost of health care in Nevada and other states, the financial status of any institution subject to the provisions of NRS 449.450 to 449.530 , inclusive, and any other appropriate related matters, and the Director may publish and disseminate any information relating to the financial aspects of health care as the Director deems desirable in the public interest and in accordance with the provisions of NRS 449.450 to 449.530 , inclusive. The Director shall further require the filing of information concerning the total financial needs of each institution and the resources available or expected to become available to meet such needs, including but not limited to the effect of proposals made by comprehensive areawide and state health planning agencies. The information must be divided into at least the following components of an institution's expenses:

1. Operating expenses related to patient care.

2. Expenses incurred for rendering services to patients for whom payment is not made in full including, but not limited to, the separate expenses for contractual allowances imposed by federal or state law, charity care and uncollectible accounts.

3. All incurred interest charges on indebtedness for both capital and operating needs.

4. Costs of education, both primary and continuing.

5. Expenses for research related to patient care.

6. Depreciation expenses of both property and equipment.

7. Amortization of incurred capital and operating related indebtedness.

8. Requirements for capital expenditures for replacement, modernization, renovation and expansion of services and facilities.

9. Requirements for necessary working capital, including but not limited to operating cash, patients' accounts receivable and inventories.

10. Federal, state and local taxes not ordinarily considered operating expenses where applicable.

11. Operating surpluses necessary for a fair return to their owners equal to returns on investments in industries of comparable risk, or for the purpose of assuring continuity of operation and prudent management.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 449A.700 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 449A / Section 449A.700
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 449A.700 to 449A.739 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 449A.703 , 449A.706 and 449A.709 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 461A.225 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 461A / Section 461A.225
Initial business license: Inspection required
Status: in_force

1. If a person applies for the initial business license for a mobile home park or acquires ownership of a mobile home park, the person shall, within 3 business days, notify the local fire department within whose jurisdiction the mobile home park is located.

2. Upon receiving notice pursuant to subsection 1, the local fire department shall inspect the mobile home park for fire hazards and compliance with applicable fire codes and regulations and shall notify the Administrator of any violations.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 441A.130 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 441A / Section 441A.130
Chief Medical Officer to inform local health officers of regulations and procedures
Status: in_force

The Chief Medical Officer shall inform each local health officer of the regulations adopted by the Board and the procedures established for investigating and reporting cases or suspected cases of infectious diseases and cases or suspected cases of exposure to biological, radiological or chemical agents pursuant to this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 453.355 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.355
Limitations on sale or transfer of methamphetamine precursor by retail distributor; exception
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a retail distributor shall not: (a) Sell or transfer to the same person during any calendar day, without regard to the number of transactions, more than 3.6 grams of ephedrine base, pseudoephedrine base or phenylpropanolamine base or the salts, optical isomers or salts of optical isomers of such chemicals in a product that is a precursor to methamphetamine. (b) Sell or transfer to the same person during any 30-day period, without regard to the number of transactions, more than 9 grams of ephedrine base, pseudoephedrine base or phenylpropanolamine base or the salts, optical isomers or salts of optical isomers of such chemicals in a product that is a precursor to methamphetamine. (c) Sell at retail and in nonliquid form a product that is a precursor to methamphetamine, including, without limitation, gel caps, unless: (1) The product is packaged in blister packs, each blister containing not more than two dosage units; or (2) If the use of blister packs is technically infeasible, the product is packaged in unit dosage packets or pouches.

2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply if: (a) Pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 830(e)(3) , the Attorney General of the United States has determined that a product that is a precursor to methamphetamine cannot be used to manufacture methamphetamine and provided by regulation that the product is exempt from the provisions of 21 U.S.C. § 830(d) . (b) The person who seeks to obtain a product that is a precursor to methamphetamine has a valid prescription for the product.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 454.191 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.191
“Administer” defined
Status: in_force

“ Administer ” means the direct application of a drug or medicine referred to in NRS 454.181 to 454.371 , inclusive, whether by injection, inhalation, ingestion or any other means, to the body of a patient or research subject.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 439B.420 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 439B / Section 439B.420
Prohibited acts of hospitals and related entities; exceptions; submission of contracts to Director; civil penalty
Status: in_force

1. A hospital or related entity shall not establish a rental agreement with a physician or entity that employs physicians that requires any portion of his or her medical practice to be referred to the hospital or related entity.

2. The rent required of a physician or entity which employs physicians by a hospital or related entity must not be less than 75 percent of the rent for comparable office space leased to another physician or other lessee in the building, or in a comparable building owned by the hospital or entity.

3. A hospital or related entity shall not pay any portion of the rent of a physician or entity which employs physicians within facilities not owned or operated by the hospital or related entity, unless the resulting rent is no lower than the highest rent for which the hospital or related entity rents comparable office space to other physicians.

4. A health facility shall not offer any provider of medical care any financial inducement, excluding rental agreements subject to the provisions of subsection 2 or 3, whether in the form of immediate, delayed, direct or indirect payment to induce the referral of a patient or group of patients to the health facility. This subsection does not prohibit bona fide gifts under $100, or reasonable promotional food or entertainment.

5. The provisions of subsections 1 to 4, inclusive, do not apply to hospitals in a county whose population is less than 55,000.

6. A hospital, if acting as a billing agent for a medical practitioner performing services in the hospital, shall not add any charges to the practitioner's bill for services other than a charge related to the cost of processing the billing.

7. A hospital or related entity shall not offer any financial inducement to an officer, employee or agent of an insurer, a person acting as an insurer or self-insurer or a related entity. A person shall not accept such offers. This subsection does not prohibit bona fide gifts of under $100 in value, or reasonable promotional food or entertainment.

8. A hospital or related entity shall not sell goods or services to a physician unless the costs for such goods and services are at least equal to the cost for which the hospital or related entity pays for the goods and services.

9. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a practitioner or health facility shall not refer a patient to a health facility or service in which the referring party has a financial interest unless the referring party first discloses the interest to the patient. This subsection does not apply to practitioners subject to the provisions of NRS 439B.425 .

10. The Director may, at reasonable intervals, require a hospital or related entity or other party to an agreement to submit copies of operative contracts subject to the provisions of this section after notification by registered mail. The contracts must be submitted within 30 days after receipt of the notice. Contracts submitted pursuant to this subsection are confidential, except pursuant to the provisions of NRS 239.0115 and in cases in which an action is brought pursuant to subsection 11.

11. A person who willfully violates any provision of this section is liable to the State of Nevada for: (a) A civil penalty in an amount of not more than $5,000 per occurrence, or 100 percent of the value of the illegal transaction, whichever is greater. (b) Any reasonable expenses incurred by the State in enforcing this section. Any money recovered pursuant to this subsection as a civil penalty must be deposited in a separate account in the State General Fund and used for projects intended to benefit the residents of this State with regard to health care. Money in the account may only be withdrawn by act of the Legislature.

12. As used in this section, “ related entity ” means an affiliated person or subsidiary as those terms are defined in NRS 439B.430 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 450.290 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.290
Issuance of general and special obligation bonds by board of county commissioners
Status: in_force

1. Subject to the provisions of NRS 450.010 to 450.510 , inclusive, for any hospital project stated in a bond question approved as provided in NRS 350.070 , the board of county commissioners, at any time, in the name and on the behalf of the county, may issue: (a) General obligation bonds, payable from taxes; and (b) General obligation bonds, payable from taxes, which payment is additionally secured by a pledge of gross or net revenues derived from the operation of the hospital facilities, and, if so determined by the board of county commissioners, further secured by a pledge of gross or net revenues derived from any other income-producing project of the county or from any license or other excise taxes levied by the county for revenue, as may be legally made available for their payment.

2. The board of county commissioners of any county, in the name and on behalf of the county, may issue, for any hospital project, without the securities being authorized at any election, special obligation municipal securities payable solely from net revenues or gross revenues derived from the operation of hospital facilities.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 449.202 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 449 / Section 449.202
Classification of hospitals
Status: in_force

A hospital which provides only one or two of the following categories of service:

1. Medical;

2. Surgical;

3. Obstetrical; or

4. Psychiatric,

shall be designated a medical hospital, surgical hospital, obstetrical hospital or psychiatric hospital or combined-categories hospital, as the case may be.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 445B.590 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 445B / Section 445B.590
Account for the Management of Air Quality: Creation and administration; use; interest; payment of claims
Status: in_force

1. The Account for the Management of Air Quality is hereby created in the State General Fund, to be administered by the Department.

2. Money in the Account for the Management of Air Quality must be expended: (a) To carry out and enforce the provisions of NRS 445B.100 to 445B.640 , inclusive, and of any regulations adopted pursuant to those sections, including, without limitation, the direct and indirect costs of: (1) Preparing regulations and recommendations for legislation regarding those provisions; (2) Furnishing guidance for compliance with those provisions; (3) Reviewing and acting upon applications for operating permits; (4) Administering and enforcing the terms and conditions of operating permits; (5) Monitoring emissions and the quality of the ambient air; (6) Preparing inventories and tracking emissions; (7) Performing modeling, analyses and demonstrations; (8) Establishing and administering a program for the provision of assistance, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 7661f , to small businesses operating stationary sources; and (9) Preparing a report required pursuant to NRS 445B.380 ; (b) In any other manner required as a condition to the receipt of federal money for the purposes of NRS 445B.100 to 445B.640 , inclusive; and (c) For any other purpose authorized by the Legislature.

3. All interest earned on the money in the Account for the Management of Air Quality must be credited to the Account. Claims against the Account for the Management of Air Quality must be paid as other claims against the State are paid.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 451.584 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 451 / Section 451.584
Coordination of procurement and use
Status: in_force

Each hospital in this State shall enter into agreements or affiliations with procurement organizations for coordination of procurement and use of anatomical gifts.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 449.0039 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 449 / Section 449.0039
“Facility for skilled nursing” defined
Status: in_force

1. “Facility for skilled nursing” means an establishment which provides continuous skilled nursing and related care as prescribed by a physician to a patient in the facility who is not in an acute episode of illness and whose primary need is the availability of such care on a continuous basis.

2. “Facility for skilled nursing” does not include a facility which meets the requirements of a general or any other special hospital.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 441A.410 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 441A / Section 441A.410
Regulations governing control of rabies
Status: in_force

The Board shall adopt regulations governing the control of rabies. The regulations must provide for:

1. The periodic inoculation of animals with approved vaccines.

2. The impoundment of animals suspected of having rabies and the disposition of those animals upon verification of the presence of the disease.

3. Procedures for the treatment of persons who have been, or are suspected of having been, exposed to rabies.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 444.501 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 444 / Section 444.501
“Waste tire” defined
Status: in_force

“ Waste tire ” means a passenger car tire that is not suitable for its intended purpose because of wear, damage or defect.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 442.560 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.560
Hearing screening not required if parent or legal guardian of newborn child objects in writing; written objection to be placed in medical file of newborn child
Status: in_force

A newborn child may be discharged from the licensed hospital or freestanding birthing center in which he or she was born without having undergone a required hearing screening or having been referred for a hearing screening if a parent or legal guardian of the newborn child objects in writing to the hearing screening. The hospital or freestanding birthing center shall place the written objection of the parent or legal guardian to the hearing screening in the medical file of the newborn child.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 450B.850 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 450B / Section 450B.850
Programs for training
Status: in_force

The health authority may operate training programs and may contract with others to operate training programs for ambulance attendants, ambulance service operators, firefighters, law enforcement officers, physicians, nurses and others in emergency first aid, emergency care and any other techniques associated with emergency care, transportation and treatment of the sick and injured and the proper operation of an ambulance service.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 439.912 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 439 / Section 439.912
Meetings; bylaws; subcommittees and working groups; contracts; advice and technical assistance by state agencies, boards and commissions
Status: in_force

1. The Commission shall: (a) Meet at the call of the Chair. (b) Adopt bylaws that govern the operation of the Commission.

2. The Commission may: (a) Establish subcommittees and working groups consisting of members of the Commission or other persons to assist the Commission in the performance of its duties. Each subcommittee expires 6 months after it is created but may be continued with approval of the Commission. Not more than six subcommittees may exist at any time. (b) To the extent that money is available for this purpose, enter into contracts with consultants to assist the Commission in the performance of its duties.

3. Within the limits of available resources, state agencies, boards and commissions shall, upon the request of the Executive Director of the Commission, provide advice and technical assistance to the Commission.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 440.160 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 440 / Section 440.160
Preservation, indexing and copying of certificates
Status: in_force

The State Registrar shall:

1. Arrange and permanently preserve the certificates in a systematic manner.

2. Prepare and maintain a comprehensive and continuous index of all births and deaths registered. The index must show the name of the child or the deceased, the place and date of birth or death and the number of the certificate. When a certificate of birth indicates that a person has changed his or her name, the index must contain an entry for each name.

3. Make a complete and accurate copy of each vital statistic, including, without limitation, using typewritten, photographic, electronic or other means of reproduction approved by the Board. Such a copy, when verified and approved by the State Registrar, shall be deemed to be the original record, and the original record may be disposed of in accordance with the regulations adopted by the Board.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 449A.315 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 449A / Section 449A.315
Hospital to provide opportunity to designate caregiver for patient before discharge or when patient regains competence
Status: in_force

1. After admitting a patient as an inpatient and before discharging the patient, a hospital shall provide the opportunity to designate a caregiver for the patient to: (a) The patient if he or she is 18 years of age or older and of sound mind; (b) The representative of the patient if the patient is 18 years of age or older and incompetent; or (c) The parent or legal guardian of the patient if the patient is less than 18 years of age.

2. If a patient is unconscious or otherwise incompetent upon admission to a hospital as an inpatient and later regains competence while he or she is an inpatient at the hospital, the hospital shall, after the patient regains competence, provide the patient with the opportunity to designate a caregiver.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 440.300 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 440 / Section 440.300
Certificate of birth: Supplemental report of name required for unnamed child
Status: in_force

1. When any certificate of birth of a living child is presented without the statement of the given name, the local health officer, the local registrar or the State Registrar shall make out and deliver to the parents of the child a special blank for the supplemental report of the given name of the child, which shall be filled out as directed and returned to the State Registrar as soon as the child shall have been named.

2. The Board shall prescribe by regulation the time within which a supplementary report furnishing information omitted on the original certificate may be returned for the purpose of completing the original certificate.

3. Certificates of birth completed by a supplementary report shall not be considered as “delayed” or “altered.”
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 459.738 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 459 / Section 459.738
Creation of Commission; appointment and terms of members; appointment of Chair or Co-Chairs; employment of staff
Status: in_force

1. The State Emergency Response Commission is hereby created for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of 42 U.S.C. §§ 11001 et seq. and other matters relating thereto.

2. The Commission consists of not more than 25 members appointed by the Governor. The Governor shall, to the extent practicable, appoint persons to the Commission who have technical expertise in responding to emergencies.

3. The term of each member of the Commission is 4 years. A member may be reappointed, and there is no limit on the number of terms that a member may serve.

4. The Governor shall appoint one or more of the members of the Commission to serve as Chair or Co-Chairs.

5. The Commission may employ, within the limits of legislative appropriations, such staff as is necessary to the performance of its duties.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 445A.845 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 445A / Section 445A.845
“Supplier of water” defined
Status: in_force

“Supplier of water” means a person who owns, controls or operates a public water system.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 449.0156 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 449 / Section 449.0156
“Palliative services” defined
Status: in_force

“Palliative services” means services and treatments directed toward the control of pain and symptoms which provide the greatest degree of relief for the longest period while minimizing any adverse effects of the services and treatments, including, without limitation, any side effects of any medications given or administered.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 449A.618 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 449A / Section 449A.618
Execution of advance directive; period of effectiveness
Status: in_force

1. A person of sound mind who is 18 or more years of age or who has been declared emancipated pursuant to NRS 129.080 to 129.140 , inclusive, may execute at any time an advance directive for psychiatric care. The principal may designate another natural person of sound mind and 18 or more years of age to make decisions governing the provision of psychiatric care. The advance directive must be signed by the principal, or another at the principal's direction, and attested by two witnesses. Neither of the witnesses may be: (a) The attending physician or provider of health care; (b) An employee of the attending physician or provider of health care; (c) An owner or operator of a medical facility in which the principal is a patient or resident or an employer of such an owner or operator; or (d) A person appointed as an attorney-in-fact by the advance directive.

2. An advance directive becomes effective upon its proper execution and remains valid for a period of 2 years after the date of its execution unless revoked.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 444A.015 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 444A / Section 444A.015
“Solid waste” defined
Status: in_force

“Solid waste” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 444.490 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 454.358 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.358
Fee for analysis of dangerous drug included in sentence; distribution of money collected; limitations on use of money
Status: in_force

1. When a defendant pleads guilty or guilty but mentally ill to, or is found guilty or guilty but mentally ill of, any violation of this chapter and an analysis of a dangerous drug was performed in relation to the defendant’s case, the justice or judge shall include in the sentence the sum of $50 as a fee for the analysis of the dangerous drug.

2. The money collected for such an analysis must not be deducted from the fine imposed by the justice or judge, but must be taxed against the defendant in addition to the fine. The money collected for such an analysis must be stated separately on the court's docket and must be included in the amount posted for bail. If the defendant is found not guilty or the charges are dropped, the money deposited with the court must be returned to the defendant.

3. The money collected pursuant to subsection 1 in municipal court must be paid by the clerk of the court to the county treasurer on or before the fifth day of each month for the preceding month.

4. The money collected pursuant to subsection 1 in justice courts must be paid by the clerk of the court to the county treasurer on or before the fifth day of each month for the preceding month.

5. The board of county commissioners of each county shall by ordinance, before September 1, 1987, create in the county treasury a fund to be designated as the fund for forensic services. Upon receipt, the county treasurer shall deposit any fee for the analyses of dangerous drugs in the fund.

6. In counties which receive forensic services under a contract with the State, any money in the fund for forensic services must be paid monthly by the county treasurer to the State Treasurer for deposit in the State General Fund, after retaining 2 percent of the money to cover his or her administrative expenses.

7. In counties which do not receive forensic services under a contract with the State, money in the fund for forensic services must be expended, except as otherwise provided in this subsection: (a) To pay for the analyses of dangerous drugs performed in connection with criminal investigations within the county; (b) To purchase and maintain equipment to conduct these analyses; and (c) For the training and continuing education of the employees who conduct these analyses. Money from the fund must not be expended to cover the costs of analyses conducted by, equipment used by or training for employees of an analytical laboratory not registered with the Drug Enforcement Administration of the United States Department of Justice.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 442.620 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.620
“Rapid test for the human immunodeficiency virus” and “rapid test” defined
Status: in_force

“ Rapid test for the human immunodeficiency virus ” or “rapid test” means a test that:

1. Is used to detect the presence of antibodies to the human immunodeficiency virus; and

2. Provides a result in 30 minutes or less.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 449.207 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 449 / Section 449.207
Retaliation or discrimination against employees and certain other persons: Violation; civil action for certain acts of retaliation or discrimination; damages; equitable relief; rebuttable presumption; civil penalty; time limit for bringing action
Status: in_force

1. An employee of a medical facility or a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant or medication aide - certified who is employed by or contracts to provide nursing services for the medical facility and who believes that he or she has been retaliated or discriminated against in violation of NRS 449.205 may file an action in a court of competent jurisdiction.

2. If a court determines that a violation of NRS 449.205 has occurred, the court may award such damages as it determines to have resulted from the violation, including, without limitation: (a) Compensatory damages; (b) Reimbursement of any wages, salary, employment benefits or other compensation denied to or lost by the employee, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant or medication aide - certified as a result of the violation; (c) Attorney's fees and costs, including, without limitation, fees for expert witnesses; and (d) Punitive damages, if the facts warrant.

3. The court shall award interest on the amount of damages at a rate determined pursuant to NRS 17.130 .

4. The court may grant any equitable relief it considers appropriate, including, without limitation, reinstatement of the employee, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant or medication aide - certified and any temporary, preliminary or permanent injunctive relief.

5. If any action to retaliate or discriminate is taken against an employee, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant or medication aide - certified within 60 days after the employee, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant or medication aide - certified takes any action described in subsection 1 of NRS 449.205 , there is a rebuttable presumption that the action taken against the employee, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, nursing assistant or medication aide - certified constitutes retaliation or discrimination in violation of NRS 449.205 .

6. A medical facility or any agent or employee thereof that violates the provisions of NRS 449.205 is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for each violation. The Attorney General or any district attorney of this State may recover the penalty in a civil action brought in the name of the State of Nevada in any court of competent jurisdiction.

7. Any action under this section must be brought not later than 2 years after the date of the last event constituting the alleged violation for which the action is brought.

8. As used in this section, “retaliate or discriminate” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 449.205 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 449.510 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 449 / Section 449.510
Director to prepare and file summaries, compilations or other reports; public inspection; collection, maintenance, disclosure or publication of contracts or identification of party to contract prohibited
Status: in_force

1. The Director shall prepare and file such summaries, compilations or other supplementary reports based on the information filed with the Director pursuant to NRS 449.450 to 449.530 , inclusive, as will advance the purposes of those sections. All such summaries, compilations and reports are open to public inspection, must be made available to requesting agencies and must be prepared within a reasonable time following the end of each institution's fiscal year or more frequently as specified by the Director.

2. The Director shall not collect, maintain, disclose, report or publish the details of contracts entered into by a hospital, or collect, maintain, disclose, report or publish information pursuant to this section in a manner that would allow identification of an individual payer or other party to a contract with the hospital, except that the Director may disclose to other state agencies the details of contracts between the hospital and a related entity. A state agency shall not collect, maintain, disclose, report or publish information disclosed to the agency by the Director pursuant to this subsection in a manner that would allow identification of an individual payer or other party to a contract with the hospital. The Director may review any such contracts at the hospital or at a location specified by the hospital.

3. As used in this section, “related entity” means an affiliated person or subsidiary as those terms are defined in NRS 439B.430 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 445B.932 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 445B / Section 445B.932
Regulations
Status: in_force

The Commission shall adopt regulations to carry out the Clean Trucks and Buses Incentive Program in accordance with the provisions of NRS 445B.900 to 445B.936 , inclusive. Any such regulations adopted by the Commission pursuant to this section must be consistent with all applicable requirements of federal law and must include, without limitation:

1. The requirements to approve a clean truck or bus as eligible for an incentive, including, without limitation: (a) The process by which applications must be submitted to the Division to approve a clean truck or bus as eligible to receive an incentive; (b) The contents of an application required for approval of a clean truck or bus as eligible to receive an incentive; (c) Any specific requirements relating to the manufacturing and final assembly of clean trucks or buses that are necessary to meet any requirements of federal law for the use of federal money; (d) Any specific requirements for repowered vehicles; (e) Any performance requirements for eligible vehicles to meet in order to participate in the Program; and (f) Any other necessary requirements relating to approving a clean truck or bus, as determined by the Commission.

2. The requirements to approve a contractor to participate as an approved contractor in the Program, including, without limitation: (a) The process by which applications must be submitted by contractors to the Division; (b) The contents of the application required to be submitted by a contractor to participate as an approved contractor; (c) Any activities in which an approved contractor may engage under the Program; and (d) Any other necessary requirements relating to approving a contractor, as determined by the Commission.

3. The requirements relating to entities which are eligible to receive an incentive for the purchase of an eligible clean truck or bus, including, without limitation: (a) The process to determine the eligibility of entities to receive an incentive; (b) Any requirements for eligible entities; (c) The contents of the application submitted by an entity who may be eligible for an incentive and an approved contractor for a voucher from the Program; (d) The process by which applications for a voucher are submitted and processed by the Division; (e) The process for awarding incentives to eligible entities; and (f) Any other necessary requirements relating to applications for and awards of incentives, as determined by the Commission.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 449A.433 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 449A / Section 449A.433
Declaration relating to use of life-sustaining treatment
Status: in_force

1. A person of sound mind and 18 or more years of age may execute at any time a declaration governing the withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment. The declarant may designate another natural person of sound mind and 18 or more years of age to make decisions governing the withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment. The declaration must be signed by the declarant, or another at the declarant's direction, and attested by two witnesses.

2. A physician or other provider of health care who is furnished a copy of the declaration shall make it a part of the declarant's medical record and, if unwilling to comply with the declaration, promptly so advise the declarant and any person designated to act for the declarant.

3. A durable power of attorney for health care properly executed pursuant to NRS 162A.790 regarding the withholding or withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment constitutes for the purposes of NRS 449A.400 to 449A.481 , inclusive, a properly executed declaration pursuant to this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 440.140 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 440 / Section 440.140
Preparation and issuance of instructions; use of other forms and blanks prohibited
Status: in_force

The Board shall prepare and issue such detailed instructions as may be required to procure the uniform observance of this chapter and the maintenance of a perfect system of registration, and no forms or blanks other than those so prepared shall be used.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 444.463 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 444 / Section 444.463
“Facility for the management of waste tires” defined
Status: in_force

“ Facility for the management of waste tires ” means a site at which waste tires are deposited for processing, recycling or use as a fuel and which has been issued a permit for that purpose pursuant to the regulations adopted pursuant to NRS 444.505 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 449A.007 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 449A / Section 449A.007
“Board” defined
Status: in_force

“Board” means the State Board of Health.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 451.540 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 451 / Section 451.540
“Person” defined
Status: in_force

“ Person ” means a natural person, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited-liability company, association, joint venture, public corporation, government or governmental subdivision, agency or instrumentality, or any other legal or commercial entity.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 449.165 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 449 / Section 449.165
Administrative sanctions: Regulations of Board
Status: in_force

The Board shall adopt regulations establishing the criteria for the imposition of each sanction prescribed by NRS 449.163 . These regulations must:

1. Prescribe the circumstances and manner in which each sanction applies;

2. Minimize the time between identification of a violation and the imposition of a sanction;

3. Provide for the imposition of incrementally more severe sanctions for repeated or uncorrected violations;

4. Provide for less severe sanctions for lesser violations of applicable state statutes, conditions, standards or regulations; and

5. Establish an administrative penalty to be imposed if a violation by a medical facility, facility for the dependent or a facility which is required by the regulations adopted by the Board pursuant to NRS 449.0303 to be licensed causes harm or the risk of harm to more than one person.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 449.2418 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 449 / Section 449.2418
“Unit” defined
Status: in_force

“Unit” has the meaning ascribed to it by regulation of the Division.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 445A.670 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 445A / Section 445A.670
Attorney General to serve as legal counsel
Status: in_force

The Attorney General shall serve as legal counsel for the Commission and the Department and shall, at the request of the Director, assist in the enforcement of the provisions of NRS 445A.300 to 445A.730 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 450.520 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 450 / Section 450.520
Determination that emergency exists before submission of certain questions at special election
Status: in_force

1. For the purposes of NRS 450.043 , 450.060 and 450.280 , a special election may be held only if the board of county commissioners determines, by a unanimous vote, that an emergency exists.

2. The determination made by the board is conclusive unless it is shown that the board acted with fraud or a gross abuse of discretion. An action to challenge the determination made by the board must be commenced within 15 days after the board's determination is final.

3. As used in this section, “emergency” means any unexpected occurrence or combination of occurrences which requires immediate action by the board to prevent or mitigate a substantial financial loss to the county or to enable the board to provide an essential service to the residents of the county.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 449.092 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 449 / Section 449.092
Applicant for issuance or renewal of license for home for individual residential care to attest to knowledge of and compliance with certain guidelines concerning safe and appropriate injection practices
Status: in_force

The Division shall not issue or renew a license for a home for individual residential care unless the applicant for issuance or renewal of the license attests to knowledge of and compliance with the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention concerning the prevention of transmission of infectious agents through safe and appropriate injection practices.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 439.080 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 439 / Section 439.080
State Board of Health: Compensation of members and employees
Status: in_force

1. Each appointive member of the State Board of Health is entitled to receive a salary of not more than $80 per day, as fixed by the Board, while attending meetings of the Board.

2. While engaged in the business of the State Board of Health, each member and employee of the Board is entitled to receive the per diem allowance and travel expenses provided for state officers and employees generally.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 449.160 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 449 / Section 449.160
Grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of license; revocation of license in connection with certain nuisance activity; log of complaints; information concerning complaint, investigation and disciplinary action to be provided to facility for the care of adults during the day; written report of complaints and disciplinary actions
Status: in_force

1. The Division may deny an application for a license or may suspend or revoke any license issued under the provisions of NRS 449.029 to 449.2428 , inclusive, upon any of the following grounds: (a) Violation by the applicant or the licensee of any of the provisions of NRS 439B.410 , 449.029 to 449.245 , inclusive, or 449A.100 to 449A.124 , inclusive, or 449A.100 to 449A.124 , inclusive, and 449A.270 to 449A.286 , inclusive, or of any other law of this State or of the standards, rules and regulations adopted thereunder. (b) Aiding, abetting or permitting the commission of any illegal act. (c) Conduct inimical to the public health, morals, welfare and safety of the people of the State of Nevada in the maintenance and operation of the premises for which a license is issued. (d) Conduct or practice detrimental to the health or safety of the occupants or employees of the facility. (e) Failure of the applicant to obtain written approval from the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services as required by NRS 439A.100 or 439A.102 or as provided in any regulation adopted pursuant to NRS 449.001 to 449.430 , inclusive, and 449.435 to 449.531 , inclusive, and chapter 449A of NRS if such approval is required, including, without limitation, the closure or conversion of any hospital in a county whose population is 100,000 or more that is owned by the licensee without approval pursuant to NRS 439A.102 . (f) Failure to comply with the provisions of NRS 441A.315 and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto or NRS 449.2486 . (g) Violation of the provisions of NRS 458.112 . (h) Failure to comply with the provisions of NRS 449A.170 to 449A.192 , inclusive, and any regulation adopted pursuant thereto. (i) Violation of the provisions of NRS 629.260 .

2. In addition to the provisions of subsection 1, the Division may revoke a license to operate a facility for the dependent if, with respect to that facility, the licensee that operates the facility, or an agent or employee of the licensee: (a) Is convicted of violating any of the provisions of NRS 202.470 ; (b) Is ordered to but fails to abate a nuisance pursuant to NRS 244.360 , 244.3603 or 268.4124 ; or (c) Is ordered by the appropriate governmental agency to correct a violation of a building, safety or health code or regulation but fails to correct the violation.

3. The Division shall maintain a log of any complaints that it receives relating to activities for which the Division may revoke the license to operate a facility for the dependent pursuant to subsection 2. The Division shall provide to a facility for the care of adults during the day: (a) A summary of a complaint against the facility if the investigation of the complaint by the Division either substantiates the complaint or is inconclusive; (b) A report of any investigation conducted with respect to the complaint; and (c) A report of any disciplinary action taken against the facility. The facility shall make the information available to the public pursuant to NRS 449.2486 .

4. On or before February 1 of each odd-numbered year, the Division shall submit to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau a written report setting forth, for the previous biennium: (a) Any complaints included in the log maintained by the Division pursuant to subsection 3; and (b) Any disciplinary actions taken by the Division pursuant to subsection 2.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 453.146 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.146
Powers and duties of Board
Status: in_force

1. The Board shall administer the provisions of NRS 453.011 to 453.552 , inclusive, and may add substances to or delete or reschedule all substances enumerated in schedules I, II, III, IV and V by regulation.

2. In making a determination regarding a substance, the Board shall consider the following: (a) The actual or relative potential for abuse; (b) The scientific evidence of its pharmacological effect, if known; (c) The state of current scientific knowledge regarding the substance; (d) The history and current pattern of abuse; (e) The scope, duration and significance of abuse; (f) The risk to the public health; (g) The potential of the substance to produce psychic or physiological dependence liability; and (h) Whether the substance is an immediate precursor of a controlled substance.

3. The Board may consider findings of the federal Food and Drug Administration or the Drug Enforcement Administration as prima facie evidence relating to one or more of the determinative factors.

4. After considering the factors enumerated in subsection 2, the Board shall make findings with respect thereto and adopt a regulation controlling the substance if it finds the substance has a potential for abuse.

5. The Board shall designate as a controlled substance a steroid or other product which is used to enhance athletic performance, muscle mass, strength or weight without medical necessity. The Board may not designate as a controlled substance an anabolic steroid which is: (a) Expressly intended to be administered through an implant to cattle, poultry or other animals; and (b) Approved by the Food and Drug Administration for such use.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 453.352 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.352
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 453.352 to 453.359 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 453.3525 , 453.353 and 453.3535 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 450B.790 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 450B / Section 450B.790
Hospital required to ensure that certain persons in need of emergency services are transferred to appropriate places in hospital within 30 minutes after arrival; civil and criminal liability
Status: in_force

1. Each hospital in this State which receives a person in need of emergency services and care who has been transported to the hospital by a provider of emergency medical services shall ensure that the person is transferred to a bed, chair, gurney or other appropriate place in the hospital to receive emergency services and care as soon as practicable, but not later than 30 minutes after the time at which the person arrives at the hospital.

2. This section does not create a duty of care and is not a ground for civil or criminal liability.

3. As used in this section: (a) “ Emergency services and care ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 439B.410 . (b) “ Hospital ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 449.012 . (c) “ Provider of emergency medical services ” means each operator of an ambulance and each fire-fighting agency which has a permit to operate pursuant to this chapter and which provides transportation for persons in need of emergency services and care to hospitals.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 449.1818 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 449 / Section 449.1818
Off-campus location of hospital to obtain distinct national provider identifier; inclusion of national provider identifier of off-campus location or independent center for emergency medical care on claims for reimbursement
Status: in_force

1. Each off-campus location of a hospital shall obtain and use and include on all claims for reimbursement or payment for health care services provided at the location a national provider identifier that is distinct from the national provider identifier used by the main campus and any other off-campus location of the hospital. If the off-campus location includes the national provider identifier on such a claim, the off-campus location may also include on the claim the national provider identifier used by the main campus of the hospital. If the off-campus location includes both the national provider identifier used by the off-campus location and the national provider identifier used by the main campus on a claim, the claim must clearly identify which national provider identifier corresponds to the off-campus location and which national provider identifier corresponds to the main campus.

2. An independent center for emergency medical care shall include on all claims for reimbursement or payment for health care services provided at the independent center for emergency medical care the national provider identifier used by the independent center for emergency medical care.

3. As used in this section: (a) “ National provider identifier ” means the standard, unique health identifier for health care providers that is issued by the national provider system in accordance with 45 C.F.R. Part 162 . (b) “ Off-campus location ” means a facility: (1) With operations that are directly or indirectly owned or controlled by, in whole or in part, a hospital or which is affiliated with a hospital, regardless of whether it is operated by the same governing body as the hospital; (2) That is located more than 250 yards from the main campus of the hospital; (3) That provides services which are organizationally and functionally integrated with the hospital; and (4) That is an outpatient facility providing ambulatory surgery, urgent care or emergency room services.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 453.554 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 453 / Section 453.554
“Drug paraphernalia” defined
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, as used in NRS 453.554 to 453.566 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, “ drug paraphernalia ” means all equipment, products and materials of any kind which are used, intended for use, or designed for use in planting, propagating, cultivating, growing, harvesting, manufacturing, compounding, converting, producing, preparing, testing, analyzing, packaging, repackaging, storing, containing, concealing, ingesting, inhaling or otherwise introducing into the human body a controlled substance in violation of this chapter. The term includes, but is not limited to: (a) Kits used, intended for use, or designed for use in planting, propagating, cultivating, growing or harvesting of any species of plant which is a controlled substance or from which a controlled substance can be derived; (b) Kits used, intended for use, or designed for use in manufacturing, compounding, converting, producing or preparing controlled substances; (c) Isomerization devices used, intended for use, or designed for use in increasing the potency of any species of plant which is a controlled substance; (d) Testing equipment, other than testing products, used, intended for use, or designed for use in identifying, or in analyzing the strength, effectiveness or purity of controlled substances; (e) Scales and balances used, intended for use, or designed for use in weighing or measuring controlled substances; (f) Diluents and adulterants, such as quinine hydrochloride, mannitol, mannite, dextrose and lactose, used, intended for use, or designed for use in cutting controlled substances; (g) Separation gins and sifters used, intended for use, or designed for use in removing twigs and seeds from, or in otherwise cleaning or refining marijuana; (h) Blenders, bowls, containers, spoons and mixing devices used, intended for use, or designed for use in compounding controlled substances; (i) Capsules, balloons, envelopes and other containers used, intended for use, or designed for use in packaging small quantities of controlled substances; (j) Containers and other objects used, intended for use, or designed for use in storing or concealing controlled substances; and (k) Objects used, intended for use, or designed for use in ingesting, inhaling or otherwise introducing marijuana, cocaine, hashish or hashish oil into the human body, such as: (1) Metal, wooden, acrylic, glass, stone, plastic or ceramic pipes with or without screens, permanent screens, hashish heads or punctured metal bowls; (2) Water pipes; (3) Smoking masks; (4) Roach clips, which are objects used to hold burning material, such as a marijuana cigarette, that has become too small or too short to be held in the hand; (5) Cocaine spoons and cocaine vials; (6) Carburetor pipes and carburetion tubes and devices; (7) Chamber pipes; (8) Electric pipes; (9) Air-driven pipes; (10) Chillums; (11) Bongs; and (12) Ice pipes or chillers.

2. The term does not include: (a) Any type of hypodermic syringe, needle, instrument, device or implement intended or capable of being adapted for the purpose of administering drugs by subcutaneous, intramuscular or intravenous injection; or (b) Testing products.

3. As used in this section: (a) “ Fentanyl test strip ” means a strip used to rapidly test for the presence of fentanyl or other synthetic opiates. (b) “ Testing product ” means a product, including, without limitation, a fentanyl test strip, that analyzes a controlled substance for the presence of adulterants.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 461.175 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 461 / Section 461.175
Minimal standards for plumbing fixtures
Status: in_force

1. Each manufactured building on which construction begins on or after March 1, 1992, and before March 1, 1993, must incorporate the following minimal standards for plumbing fixtures: (a) A toilet which uses water must not be installed unless its consumption of water does not exceed 3.5 gallons of water per flush. (b) A shower apparatus which uses more than 3 gallons of water per minute must not be installed unless it is equipped with a device to reduce water consumption to 3 gallons of water or less per minute. (c) Each faucet installed in a lavatory or kitchen must not allow water to flow at a rate greater than 3 gallons per minute.

2. Each manufactured building on which construction begins on or after March 1, 1993, and before January 1, 2020, must incorporate the following minimal standards for plumbing fixtures: (a) A toilet which uses water must not be installed unless its consumption of water does not exceed 1.6 gallons of water per flush. (b) A shower apparatus which uses more than 2.5 gallons of water per minute must not be installed unless it is equipped with a device to reduce water consumption to 2.5 gallons of water or less per minute. (c) Each faucet installed in a lavatory or kitchen must not allow water to flow at a rate greater than 2.5 gallons per minute.

3. Each manufactured building on which construction begins on or after January 1, 2020: (a) If the WaterSense program established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency has developed a final product specification for a type of toilet, shower apparatus, urinal or faucet, must not install any toilet, shower apparatus, urinal or faucet that has not been certified under the WaterSense program. (b) If the WaterSense program has not developed a final product specification for a type of toilet, shower apparatus, urinal or faucet, must not install any toilet, shower apparatus, urinal or faucet that does not comply with any applicable requirements of federal law and the building code of the county or city.

4. For the purposes of subsection 3, a plumbing fixture is considered certified under the WaterSense program if the fixture meets the requirements of paragraph (a) or (b) of subsection 6 of NRS 278.582 .

5. Each manufactured building on which construction begins on or after January 1, 2024, and each existing manufactured building which is expanded or renovated on or after January 1, 2024: (a) If the WaterSense program established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency has developed a final product specification for an irrigation controller or spray sprinkler body, must not install any irrigation controller or spray sprinkler body that has not been certified under the WaterSense program. (b) If the WaterSense program has not developed a final product specification for a type of irrigation controller or spray sprinkler body, must not install any irrigation controller or spray sprinkler body that does not comply with any applicable requirements of federal law and the building code of the county or city.

6. For the purposes of subsection 5, a landscape irrigation fixture is considered certified under the WaterSense program if the fixture meets the requirements of paragraph (a) or (b) of subsection 6 of NRS 278.582 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 450B.370 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 450B / Section 450B.370
Response of medical facility or county coroner or medical examiner
Status: in_force

1. If a medical facility, county coroner or medical examiner, as applicable, receives a written request for a response pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 450B.360 , the medical facility, county coroner or medical examiner shall, as soon as practicable but not later than 48 hours after receiving the request, evaluate the facts submitted in the request and determine whether the emergency response employee was exposed to an infectious disease.

2. If the medical facility, county coroner or medical examiner, as applicable, determines that the emergency response employee may have been exposed or was not exposed to an infectious disease or that insufficient information exists for a determination to be made, the medical facility, county coroner or medical examiner shall notify, in writing, the designated officer who submitted the request.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 454.201 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 454 / Section 454.201
“Dangerous drug” defined
Status: in_force

“ Dangerous drug ” means any drug, other than a controlled substance, unsafe for self-medication or unsupervised use, and includes the following:

1. Any drug which has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for general distribution and bears the legend “Rx only”;

2. Procaine hydrochloride with preservatives and stabilizers (Gerovital H3) in injectable doses and amygdalin (laetrile) which have been licensed by the State Board of Health for manufacture in this State but have not been approved as drugs by the Food and Drug Administration; or

3. Any drug which, pursuant to the Board's regulations, may be sold only by prescription because the Board has found those drugs to be dangerous to public health or safety.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 442.2555 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 442 / Section 442.2555
Procedure if district court denies request for authorization for abortion: Petition; hearing on merits; appeal
Status: in_force

1. If the order is denied pursuant to NRS 442.255 , the court shall, upon request by the minor if it appears that she is unable to employ counsel, appoint an attorney to represent her in the preparation of a petition, a hearing on the merits of the petition, and on an appeal, if necessary. The compensation and expenses of the attorney are a charge against the county as provided in the following schedule: (a) For consultation, research and other time reasonably spent on the matter, except court appearances, $20 per hour. (b) For court appearances, $30 per hour.

2. The petition must set forth the initials of the minor, the age of the minor, the estimated number of weeks elapsed from the probable time of conception, and whether maturity, emancipation, notification detrimental to the minor's best interests or a combination thereof are relied upon in avoidance of the notification required by NRS 442.255 . The petition must be initialed by the minor.

3. A hearing on the merits of the petition, on the record, must be held as soon as possible and within 5 judicial days after the filing of the petition. At the hearing the court shall hear evidence relating to: (a) The minor's emotional development, maturity, intellect and understanding; (b) The minor's degree of financial independence and degree of emancipation from parental authority; (c) The minor's best interests relative to parental involvement in the decision whether to undergo an abortion; and (d) Any other evidence that the court may find useful in determining whether the minor is entitled to avoid parental notification.

4. In the decree, the court shall, for good cause: (a) Grant the petition, and give judicial authorization to permit a physician to perform an abortion without the notification required in NRS 442.255 ; or (b) Deny the petition, setting forth the grounds on which the petition is denied.

5. An appeal from an order issued under subsection 4 may be taken to the appellate court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to the rules fixed by the Supreme Court pursuant to Section 4 of Article 6 of the Nevada Constitution , which shall suspend the Nevada Rules of Appellate Procedure pursuant to NRAP 2 to provide for an expedited appeal. The notice of intent to appeal must be given within 1 judicial day after the issuance of the order. The record on appeal must be perfected within 5 judicial days after the filing of the notice of appeal and transmitted to the appellate court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to the rules fixed by the Supreme Court. The appellate court of competent jurisdiction shall, by court order or rule, provide for a confidential and expedited appellate review of cases appealed under this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 449.204 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 449 / Section 449.204
Misleading name or other designation of facility prohibited
Status: in_force

The name, sign, listing or other designation of a medical facility or facility for the dependent must not contain any terms misleading to the public with regard to the services offered.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 451.715 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 451 / Section 451.715
Unlawful acts; abatement of unlawful crematory as public nuisance
Status: in_force

1. It is unlawful for any person to: (a) Hold himself or herself out to the public as the operator of a crematory without being licensed pursuant to NRS 451.635 ; (b) Sign an order for cremation knowing that the order contains incorrect information; or (c) Violate any other provision of NRS 451.600 to 451.715 , inclusive, any regulation adopted pursuant thereto or any order of the Nevada Funeral and Cemetery Services Board.

2. It is unlawful for the operator of a crematory to perform a cremation without an order signed by a person authorized to order the cremation pursuant to NRS 451.024 or 451.655 .

3. If a crematory is operated in this State in violation of any provision of NRS 451.600 to 451.715 , inclusive, any regulation adopted pursuant thereto or any order of the Nevada Funeral and Cemetery Services Board, the crematory is a public nuisance and may be abated as such.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 445A.560 — NV Code / Title 40 / Chapter 445A / Section 445A.560
Package plant for sewage treatment: Regulation by local governing body
Status: in_force

No provision of this chapter prevents:

1. A local governing body or a health district from imposing its own conditions for approval of the operation of any package plant for sewage treatment located within its jurisdiction, which may be more stringent than those authorized by this chapter.

2. A local governing body from requiring the prior approval of proposed package plants for sewage treatment by a local committee created for this purpose.

3. A local governing body from converting connections to package plants for sewage treatment into connections to sewers provided by a public utility or a municipality or other public entity.