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NV Rev Stat § 616D.610 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 616D - Industrial Insurance: Prohibited Acts; Penalties; Prosecution|NRS 616D.610 - Inspection of employer’s books, records and payroll by Attorney General; subpoena; court order; penalty.

  1. The books, records and payrolls of an employer pertinent to the investigation of a violation of any of the provisions of NRS 616D.200, 616D.220, 616D.240, 616D.300, 616D.310 or 616D.350 to 616D.440, inclusive, or any fraud in the administration of this chapter or chapter 616A, 616B, 616C or 617 of NRS or in the provision of benefits for industrial insurance, must always be open to inspection by an investigator for the Attorney General for the purpose of ascertaining the correctness of such information and as may be necessary for the Attorney General to carry out his or her duties pursuant to NRS 228.420. If the books, records or payrolls are located outside this State, the employer shall make any records requested pursuant to this section available in this State for inspection within 10 working days after the request.  2. If an employer refuses to produce any book, record, payroll report or other document in conjunction with an investigation conducted by the Fraud Control Unit for Industrial Insurance, the Attorney General may issue a subpoena to require the production of that document.  3. If an employer refuses to produce any document as required by the subpoena, the Attorney General may report to the district court by petition, setting forth that:  (a) Due notice has been given of the time and place of the production of the document;  (b) The employer has been subpoenaed by the Attorney General pursuant to this section; and  (c) The employer has failed or refused to produce the document required by the subpoena,  and asking for an order of the court compelling the employer to produce the document.  4. Upon such petition, the court shall enter an order directing the employer to appear before the court at a time and place to be fixed by the court in its order, the time to be not more than 10 days after the date of the order, and to show cause why the employer has not produced the document. A certified copy of the order must be served upon the employer.  5. If it appears to the court that the subpoena was regularly issued by the Attorney General, the court shall enter an order that the employer produce the required document at the time and place fixed in the order. Failure to obey the order constitutes contempt of court.  (Added to NRS by 1993, 684; A 1995, 1876; 2011, 843)
NV Rev Stat § 616D.620 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 616D - Industrial Insurance: Prohibited Acts; Penalties; Prosecution|NRS 616D.620 - Penalty for certain violations; liability for costs of investigation and prosecution; contents of judgment of conviction; receipt of certain money by Attorney General to be used to pay salaries of Fraud Control Unit for Industrial Insurance.

  1. If a person is convicted of violating any of the provisions of NRS 616D.200, 616D.220, 616D.240, 616D.300, 616D.310 or 616D.350 to 616D.440, inclusive, the person:  (a) Forfeits all rights to compensation under chapters 616A to 616D, inclusive, or chapter 617 of NRS after conviction for the offense; and  (b) Is liable for:  (1) The reasonable costs incurred by an insurer and the office of the Attorney General to investigate and act upon the violation;  (2) All costs incurred for the prosecution of the person by the court in which the conviction was obtained; and  (3) The payments or benefits fraudulently obtained under chapters 616A to 616D, inclusive, or chapter 617 of NRS.  2. A judgment of conviction entered against the person must contain a provision which requires the person convicted to pay the costs of investigation and prosecution and the payments or benefits specified in subsection 1.  3. Any money received by the Attorney General pursuant to subparagraph (1) of paragraph (b) of subsection 1 must be used to pay the salaries and other expenses of the Fraud Control Unit for Industrial Insurance established pursuant to NRS 228.420. Any money remaining at the end of any fiscal year does not revert to the State General Fund.  (Added to NRS by 1993, 685; A 1993, 2450; 1995, 1877; 2011, 843)
NV Rev Stat § 617.010 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 617 - Occupational Diseases|NRS 617.010 - Short title.

This chapter shall be known as the Nevada Occupational Diseases Act.  [1:44:1947; 1943 NCL § 2800.01]
NV Rev Stat § 617.015 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 617 - Occupational Diseases|NRS 617.015 - Rights and liabilities of employers and employees.

Every employee and the dependent or dependents of such employee and the employer or employers of such employee shall be entitled to all the applicable rights, benefits and immunities and shall be subject to all the applicable liabilities and regulations provided for injured employees and their employers by chapters 616A to 616D, inclusive, of NRS unless otherwise provided in this chapter.  [Part 41:44:1947; 1943 NCL § 2800.41] — (Substituted in revision for NRS 617.240)
NV Rev Stat § 617.017 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 617 - Occupational Diseases|NRS 617.017 - Rights and remedies exclusive; provisions of chapter conclusive and obligatory; exclusive remedy extends to architects and engineers working for contractor; compensation bars recovery in other states.

  1. The rights and remedies provided in this chapter on account of an occupational disease sustained by an employee, arising out of and in the course of the employment, are exclusive, except as otherwise provided in this chapter, of all other rights and remedies of the employee, the employee’s personal or legal representative, dependents or next of kin, at common law or otherwise, on account of the disease.  2. The terms, conditions and provisions of this chapter for the payment of compensation and the amount thereof for such diseases sustained or death resulting from such diseases are conclusive, compulsory and obligatory upon both employers and employees coming within the provisions of this chapter.  3. The exclusive remedy provided by this section to a principal contractor extends, with respect to any occupational disease sustained by an employee of any contractor in the performance of the contract, to every architect or engineer who performs services for the contractor or any such beneficially interested persons.  4. If an employee receives any compensation or medical benefits under this chapter, the acceptance of the compensation or benefits is in lieu of any other compensation, award or recovery against his or her employer under the laws of any other state or jurisdiction and the employee is barred from commencing any action or proceeding for the enforcement or collection of any benefits or award under the laws of any other state or jurisdiction.  [19:44:1947; 1943 NCL § 2800.19] — (NRS A 1983, 456) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 617.270)
NV Rev Stat § 617.020 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 617 - Occupational Diseases|NRS 617.020 - Definitions.

Unless a different meaning is clearly indicated by the context, the definitions set forth in NRS 617.030 to 617.150, inclusive, and the definitions set forth in chapter 616A of NRS for additional terms and phrases govern the construction and meaning of the terms and phrases used in this chapter.  [3:44:1947; 1943 NCL § 2800.03] + [4:44:1947; 1943 NCL § 2800.04] — (NRS A 1975, 650; 1977, 188; 1987, 589)
NV Rev Stat § 617.030 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 617 - Occupational Diseases|NRS 617.030 - "Casual" defined.

Casual refers only to employments where the work contemplated is to be completed in 20 working days or parts thereof in a calendar quarter, without regard to the number of persons employed, and where the total labor cost of the work is less than $500.  [Part 11:44:1947; 1943 NCL § 2800.11] — (NRS A 1981, 716; 1987, 923)
NV Rev Stat § 617.050 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 617 - Occupational Diseases|NRS 617.050 - "Compensation" defined.

Compensation means the money which is payable to an employee or to the dependents of the employee as provided for in this chapter, and includes benefits for funerals, medical benefits and money for rehabilitative services.  [7:44:1947; 1943 NCL § 2800.07] — (NRS A 1987, 923)
NV Rev Stat § 617.060 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 617 - Occupational Diseases|NRS 617.060 - "Disablement" and "total disablement" defined.

Disablement and "total disablement" are used interchangeably in this chapter and mean the event of becoming physically incapacitated by reason of an occupational disease arising out of and in the course of employment as defined in this chapter from engaging, for remuneration or profit, in any occupation for which he or she is or becomes reasonably fitted by education, training or experience.  [Part 27:44:1947; 1943 NCL § 2800.27] — (NRS A 1973, 367; 1981, 716)
NV Rev Stat § 617.065 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 617 - Occupational Diseases|NRS 617.065 - "Disease related to asbestos" defined.

Disease related to asbestos means any disease caused by the inhalation of the fibers of asbestos, including but not limited to:  1. Interstitial pulmonary fibrosis;  2. Mesothelioma; and  3. Bronchogenic, laryngeal, lymphatic or gastrointestinal carcinoma.  (Added to NRS by 1987, 589)
NV Rev Stat § 617.070 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 617 - Occupational Diseases|NRS 617.070 - "Employee" and "worker" defined.

Employee and "worker" are used interchangeably in this chapter and mean every person in the service of an employer under any appointment or contract of hire or apprenticeship, express or implied, oral or written, whether lawfully or unlawfully employed, and include, but not exclusively:  1. Aliens and minors.  2. All elected and appointed paid public officers.  3. Members of boards of directors of quasi-public or private corporations while rendering actual service for such corporations for pay.  4. Volunteer firefighters entitled to the benefits of chapters 616A to 616D, inclusive, of NRS pursuant to the provisions of NRS 616A.145.  5. Musicians providing music for hire, including members of local supporting bands and orchestras commonly known as house bands.  6. Volunteer health practitioners, as defined in NRS 415A.180, who are providing health or veterinary services pursuant to chapter 415A of NRS and are entitled to the benefits of chapters 616A to 616D, inclusive, of NRS pursuant to the provisions of NRS 415A.280.  [10:44:1947; 1943 NCL § 2800.10] — (NRS A 1965, 368; 1967, 1370; 1975, 621, 1021; 1979, 949; 1987, 600; 2005, 343; 2011, 949)
NV Rev Stat § 617.080 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 617 - Occupational Diseases|NRS 617.080 - "Employee": Persons excluded.

Employee excludes:  1. Any person whose employment is both casual and not in the course of the trade, business, profession or occupation of his or her employer.  2. Any person engaged in household domestic service, farm, dairy, agricultural or horticultural labor, or in stock or poultry raising, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.  3. Any person engaged as a theatrical or stage performer or in an exhibition.  4. Musicians when their services are merely casual in nature and not lasting more than 2 consecutive days, and not recurring for the same employer, as in wedding receptions, private parties and similar miscellaneous engagements.  5. Any person performing services as a voluntary ski patroller who receives no compensation for his or her services other than meals, lodging, or use of the ski tow or lift facilities.  6. Any person who performs services as a sports official for a nominal fee at a sporting event that is amateur, intercollegiate or interscholastic and is sponsored by a public agency, public entity or private, nonprofit organization. As used in this subsection, "sports official" includes an umpire, referee, judge, scorekeeper, timekeeper or other person who is a neutral participant in a sporting event.  7. Any person who:  (a) Directly sells or solicits the sale of products, in person or by telephone:  (1) On the basis of a deposit, commission, purchase for resale or similar arrangement specified by the Administrator of the Division of Industrial Relations of the Department of Business and Industry by regulation, if the products are to be resold to another person in his or her home or place other than a retail store; or  (2) To another person from his or her home or place other than a retail store;  (b) Receives compensation or remuneration based on sales to customers rather than for the number of hours that the person works; and  (c) Performs pursuant to a written agreement with the person for whom the services are performed which provides that the person who performs the services is not an employee for the purposes of this chapter.  [Part 11:44:1947; 1943 NCL § 2800.11] — (NRS A 1975, 1021; 1979, 950; 1981, 716; 1997, 163; 2003, 1586)
NV Rev Stat § 617.091 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 617 - Occupational Diseases|NRS 617.091 - "Employee": Lessees engaged in mining or operating a reduction plant.

Except as provided in subsection 2 of NRS 617.250, a lessee engaged in either mining or operating a reduction plant shall be deemed to be:  1. An employee of the lessor; and  2. For the purposes of this chapter, employed at the average wage paid to a miner employed regularly in the same locality.  (Added to NRS by 1987, 600)
NV Rev Stat § 617.100 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 617 - Occupational Diseases|NRS 617.100 - "Employee": Subcontractors and employees.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 617.175, subcontractors, independent contractors and the employees of either shall be deemed to be employees of the principal contractor for the purposes of this chapter.  2. This section does not affect the relationship between a principal contractor and a subcontractor or independent contractor for any purpose outside the scope of this chapter.  [16:44:1947:1943 NCL § 2800.16] — (NRS A 1981, 716; 1991, 2430)
NV Rev Stat § 617.105 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 617 - Occupational Diseases|NRS 617.105 - "Employee": Real estate licensees.

Any real estate licensee doing business in this State and receiving wages, commissions or other compensation based upon sales shall be deemed for the purpose of this chapter to earn wages of $1,500 per month.  (Added to NRS by 1977, 928; A 1999, 1731)
NV Rev Stat § 617.110 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 617 - Occupational Diseases|NRS 617.110 - "Employer" defined.

Employer means:  1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4 of NRS 617.210, the State and each county, city, school district, and all public and quasi-public corporations therein, without regard to the number of persons employed.  2. Every person, firm, voluntary association and private corporation, including any public service corporation, which has in service any employee under a contract of hire.  3. The legal representative of any deceased employer.  4. The Nevada Rural Housing Authority.  [Part 9:44:1947; A 1949, 365; 1951, 372] — (NRS A 1975, 1022; 1981, 716; 1995, 819; 2001, 610)
NV Rev Stat § 617.120 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 617 - Occupational Diseases|NRS 617.120 - "Independent contractor" defined.

Independent contractor means any person who renders service for a specified recompense for a specified result, under the control of the person’s principal as to the result of the person’s work only and not as to the means by which such result is accomplished.  [12:44:1947; 1943 NCL § 2800.12]
NV Rev Stat § 617.130 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 617 - Occupational Diseases|NRS 617.130 - "Medical benefits" defined.

  1. "Medical benefits" means medical, surgical, hospital or other treatments, nursing, medicine, medical and surgical supplies, crutches and apparatus, including prosthetic devices.  2. The term does not include:  (a) Exercise equipment, a hot tub or a spa for an employee’s home;  (b) Membership in an athletic or health club;  (c) Except as otherwise provided in NRS 617.385, a motor vehicle; or  (d) The costs of operating a motor vehicle provided pursuant to NRS 617.385, fees related to the operation or licensing of the motor vehicle or insurance for the motor vehicle.  [8:44:1947; 1943 NCL § 2800.08] — (NRS A 1993, 765)
NV Rev Stat § 617.135 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 617 - Occupational Diseases|NRS 617.135 - "Police officer" defined.

Police officer includes:  1. A sheriff, deputy sheriff, officer of a metropolitan police department or city police officer;  2. A chief, inspector, supervisor, commercial officer or trooper of the Nevada Highway Patrol Division of the Department of Public Safety;  3. A chief, investigator or agent of the Investigation Division of the Department of Public Safety;  4. A chief, supervisor, investigator or training officer of the Training Division of the Department of Public Safety;  5. A chief or investigator of an office of the Department of Public Safety that conducts internal investigations of employees of the Department of Public Safety or investigates other issues relating to the professional responsibility of those employees;  6. A chief or investigator of the Department of Public Safety whose duties include, without limitation:  (a) The execution, administration or enforcement of the provisions of chapter 179A of NRS; and  (b) The provision of technology support services to the Director and the divisions of the Department of Public Safety;  7. An officer or investigator of the Section for the Control of Emissions From Vehicles and the Enforcement of Matters Related to the Use of Special Fuel of the Department of Motor Vehicles;  8. An investigator of the Division of Compliance Enforcement of the Department of Motor Vehicles;  9. A member of the police department of the Nevada System of Higher Education;  10. A:  (a) Uniformed employee of; or  (b) Forensic specialist employed by,  the Department of Corrections whose position requires regular and frequent contact with the offenders imprisoned and subjects the employee to recall in emergencies;  11. A parole and probation officer of the Division of Parole and Probation of the Department of Public Safety;  12. A forensic specialist or correctional officer employed by the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services at facilities for mentally disordered offenders;  13. The State Fire Marshal and his or her assistant and deputies;  14. A game warden of the Department of Wildlife who has the powers of a peace officer pursuant to NRS 289.280;  15. A ranger or employee of the Division of State Parks of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources who has the powers of a peace officer pursuant to NRS 289.260; and  16. A bailiff or a deputy marshal of the district court or justice court whose duties require him or her to carry a weapon and to make arrests.  (Added to NRS by 1981, 850; A 1983, 730, 1244; 1985, 1081, 1997; 1991, 1702; 1993, 417, 550, 1876; 1995, 322, 579; 1999, 116, 3594; 2001, 948, 2632; 2001 Special Session, 246; 2003, 180, 2527; 2005, 2240; 2009, 2426; 2013, 1982)
NV Rev Stat § 617.140 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 617 - Occupational Diseases|NRS 617.140 - "Silicosis" defined.

Silicosis shall mean a disease of the lungs caused by breathing silica dust (silicon dioxide) producing fibrous nodules, distributed through the lungs and demonstrated by X-ray examination or by autopsy.  [Part 26:44:1947; A 1949, 365; 1953, 297]
NV Rev Stat § 617.145 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 617 - Occupational Diseases|NRS 617.145 - "Sole proprietor" defined.

Sole proprietor means a self-employed owner of an unincorporated business who has been domiciled in the State of Nevada for at least 6 months immediately prior to filing for coverage and includes working partners and members of working associations. Coverage remains in effect only if the sole proprietor remains a domiciliary of Nevada.  (Added to NRS by 1975, 1020; A 1981, 717)
NV Rev Stat § 617.150 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 617 - Occupational Diseases|NRS 617.150 - "Subcontractors" defined.

Subcontractors shall include independent contractors.  [15:44:1947; 1943 NCL § 2800.15]
NV Rev Stat § 617.160 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 617 - Occupational Diseases|NRS 617.160 - Division of Industrial Relations to administer chapter.

This chapter must be administered by the Division of Industrial Relations of the Department of Business and Industry in the same manner as provided for in chapters 616A to 616D, inclusive, of NRS.  [2:44:1947; 1943 NCL § 2800.02] + [Part 39:44:1947; A 1951, 372] — (NRS A 1973, 1597; 1981, 1499; 1993, 1876)
NV Rev Stat § 617.165 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 617 - Occupational Diseases|NRS 617.165 - Procedures for determination of contested cases.

The Chief of the Hearings Division of the Department of Administration may by regulation provide for specific procedures for the determination of contested cases not inconsistent with this chapter.  (Added to NRS by 1973, 1596; A 1975, 764; 1977, 1390; 1981, 1140)
NV Rev Stat § 617.1665 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 617 - Occupational Diseases|NRS 617.1665 - Payment of premiums by employers insured by private carrier.

Every employer insured by a private carrier, to receive the benefits of this chapter and to provide and secure compensation for his or her employees, shall pay premiums according to the classification and rules filed by the advisory organization, and the rates filed by the insurers, with the Commissioner.  [Part 33:44:1947; 1943 NCL § 2800.33] — (NRS A 1979, 1061; 1981, 1502; 1983, 1308; 1995, 2035; 1999, 1802)
NV Rev Stat § 617.1675 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 617 - Occupational Diseases|NRS 617.1675 - Account for Pensions for Silicosis, Diseases Related to Asbestos and Other Disabilities: Creation; interest and income; administration.

  1. There is hereby created in the State General Fund the Account for Pensions for Silicosis, Diseases Related to Asbestos and Other Disabilities. The Account consists of money appropriated to the Account by the Legislature and interest and income earned pursuant to subsection 2.  2. The interest and income earned on money in the Account, after deducting any applicable charges, must be credited to the Account.  3. The Account must be administered by the State Treasurer. The money in the Account may be expended only for the purposes set forth in NRS 617.168 and none of the money in the Account may be expended for administrative purposes. The expenditures must be made on claims approved by the insurer and paid as other claims against the State are paid.  (Added to NRS by 1975, 821; A 1981, 1502; 1983, 1589; 1985, 723; 1987, 590; 1991, 1802; 1999, 1802)
NV Rev Stat § 617.168 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 617 - Occupational Diseases|NRS 617.168 - Account for Pensions for Silicosis, Diseases Related to Asbestos and Other Disabilities: Uses and purposes; reversion.

  1. The money in the Account for Pensions for Silicosis, Diseases Related to Asbestos and Other Disabilities must be expended to provide:  (a) The continuing benefits described in subsection 6 of NRS 617.460;  (b) The increased benefits for permanent total disability described in NRS 616C.455; and  (c) The increased death benefits described in NRS 616C.510.  2. Upon receiving a monthly statement showing the amount of benefits to be paid for the month to the persons entitled thereto pursuant to subsection 1, the State Treasurer shall pay an amount equal to that shown on the statement from the Account to the insurer.  3. At such time as all claimants, their dependents, widows, widowers, surviving children or surviving parent who are provided benefits or increased benefits pursuant to the provisions of subsection 1 are no longer eligible for those benefits, the balance of the Account must revert to the State General Fund.  (Added to NRS by 1975, 822; A 1981, 1502; 1985, 723; 1987, 590; 1991, 1802; 1999, 1802)