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NV Rev Stat § 616A.285 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 616A - Industrial Insurance: Administration|NRS 616A.285 - "Principal contractor" defined.

Principal contractor means a person who:  1. Coordinates all the work on an entire project;  2. Contracts to complete an entire project;  3. Contracts for the services of any subcontractor or independent contractor; or  4. Is responsible for payment to any contracted subcontractors or independent contractors.  (Added to NRS by 1991, 2390) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 616.1115)
NV Rev Stat § 616A.290 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 616A - Industrial Insurance: Administration|NRS 616A.290 - "Private carrier" defined.

Private carrier means any insurer or the legal representative of an insurer authorized to provide industrial insurance pursuant to chapters 616A to 617, inclusive, of NRS. The term does not include a self-insured employer or an association of self-insured public or private employers.  (Added to NRS by 1995, 2000; A 1999, 1760)
NV Rev Stat § 616A.295 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 616A - Industrial Insurance: Administration|NRS 616A.295 - "Private employer" defined.

Private employer means any person, other than a public employer, who has in service any person under a contract of hire who is not excluded from the term "employee" pursuant to NRS 616A.110.  (Added to NRS by 1993, 660) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 616.1116)
NV Rev Stat § 616A.300 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 616A - Industrial Insurance: Administration|NRS 616A.300 - "Public employer" defined.

Public employer means the State and a county, city, school district and public or quasi-public corporation within this State.  (Added to NRS by 1993, 660) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 616.1117)
NV Rev Stat § 616A.305 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 616A - Industrial Insurance: Administration|NRS 616A.305 - "Self-insured employer" defined.

Self-insured employer means any employer who possesses a certification from the Commissioner of Insurance that the employer has the capability to assume the responsibility for the payment of compensation pursuant to chapters 616A to 617, inclusive, of NRS.  (Added to NRS by 1979, 1035; A 1995, 2009) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 616.112)
NV Rev Stat § 616A.310 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 616A - Industrial Insurance: Administration|NRS 616A.310 - "Sole proprietor" defined.

Sole proprietor means a self-employed owner of an unincorporated business 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, 1017; A 1987, 598) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 616.114)
NV Rev Stat § 616A.315 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 616A - Industrial Insurance: Administration|NRS 616A.315 - "Solicitor" defined.

Solicitor means a person who:  1. Forms or proposes to form; or  2. Proposes to secure funds for forming or financing or recruiting members for,  an association of public or private self-insured employers.  (Added to NRS by 1995, 1974)
NV Rev Stat § 616A.317 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 616A - Industrial Insurance: Administration|NRS 616A.317 - "State Industrial Insurance System" defined.

State Industrial Insurance System means that entity established by section 79 of chapter 642, Statutes of Nevada 1981, at page 1449.  (Added to NRS by 1999, 1758)
NV Rev Stat § 616A.320 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 616A - Industrial Insurance: Administration|NRS 616A.320 - "Subcontractors" defined.

Subcontractors shall include independent contractors.  [21:168:1947; 1943 NCL § 2680.21] — (Substituted in revision for NRS 616.115)
NV Rev Stat § 616A.330 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 616A - Industrial Insurance: Administration|NRS 616A.330 - "Tangible net worth" defined.

Tangible net worth means the value of all the assets, minus the value of all the liabilities, of a self-insured employer or an association of self-insured private employers except:  1. Goodwill or excess cost over the fair market value of assets.  2. Any other items listed in the assets that are deemed unacceptable by the Commissioner because they cannot be justified or because they do not directly support the ability of the self-insured employer or association to pay a claim.  (Added to NRS by 1995, 1974; A 2007, 3333; 2017, 2406)
NV Rev Stat § 616A.335 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 616A - Industrial Insurance: Administration|NRS 616A.335 - "Third-party administrator" defined.

Third-party administrator means a person who is hired by an insurer to provide administrative services for the insurer and manage claims. The term does not include an insurance company.  (Added to NRS by 1991, 2390) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 616.1165)
NV Rev Stat § 616A.340 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 616A - Industrial Insurance: Administration|NRS 616A.340 - "Total disability" defined.

Total disability means incapacity resulting from an accident arising out of and in the course of employment which prevents the covered worker from engaging, for remuneration or profit, in any occupation for which the worker is or becomes reasonably fitted by education, training or experience.  (Added to NRS by 1973, 367) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 616.117)
NV Rev Stat § 616A.345 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 616A - Industrial Insurance: Administration|NRS 616A.345 - "Trade association" defined.

Trade association means an association of firms concerned with:  1. A single product or service;  2. A number of closely related products or services; or  3. Contractors, manufacturers, distributors or retailers of a product or service or a number of closely related products or services,  as determined by the Commissioner.  (Added to NRS by 1995, 1975)
NV Rev Stat § 616A.350 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 616A - Industrial Insurance: Administration|NRS 616A.350 - "Trade, business, profession or occupation of his or her employer" defined.

Trade, business, profession or occupation of his or her employer includes all services tending toward the preservation, maintenance or operation of the business, business premises, or business property of the employer.  [13:168:1947; 1943 NCL § 2680.13] — (Substituted in revision for NRS 616.120)
NV Rev Stat § 616A.355 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 616A - Industrial Insurance: Administration|NRS 616A.355 - "Utilization review" defined.

Utilization review has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 683A.376.  (Added to NRS by 1993, 660) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 616.122)
NV Rev Stat § 616A.360 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 616A - Industrial Insurance: Administration|NRS 616A.360 - "Vocational rehabilitation services" defined.

Vocational rehabilitation services means any goods or services necessary to prepare an individual with a disability to engage in competitive integrated employment, as defined in 29 U.S.C. § 705, or to determine the rehabilitation potential of the individual.  (Added to NRS by 1991, 2390; A 2017, 271)
NV Rev Stat § 616A.400 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 616A - Industrial Insurance: Administration|NRS 616A.400 - Duties of Administrator: Regulations.

The Administrator shall:  1. Prescribe by regulation the time within which adjudications and awards must be made.  2. Regulate forms of notices, claims and other blank forms deemed proper and advisable.  3. Prescribe by regulation the methods by which an insurer may approve or reject claims, and may determine the amount and nature of benefits payable in connection therewith.  4. Prescribe by regulation the method for reimbursing an injured employee for expenses necessarily incurred for travel more than 20 miles one way from the employee’s residence or place of employment to his or her destination as a result of an industrial injury.  5. Determine whether an insurer or third-party administrator has provided adequate facilities in this State to administer claims and for the retention of a file on each claim.  6. Evaluate the services of private carriers provided to employers in:  (a) Controlling losses; and  (b) Providing information on the prevention of industrial accidents or occupational diseases.  7. Conduct such investigations and examinations of insurers or third-party administrators as the Administrator deems reasonable to determine whether any person has violated the provisions of chapters 616A to 616D, inclusive, or chapter 617 of NRS or to obtain information useful to enforce or administer these chapters.  8. Prescribe by regulation the qualifications for final approval by the Division of an applicant for a certificate of registration as an administrator pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 683A.08524. The regulations must set forth qualifications which provide for the final approval of those applicants whose approval is in the best interests of the people of this State.  9. Except with respect to any matter committed by specific statute to the regulatory authority of another person or agency, adopt such other regulations as the Administrator deems necessary to carry out the provisions of chapters 616A to 617, inclusive, of NRS.  [Part 44:168:1947; 1943 NCL § 2680.44] — (NRS A 1969, 1101; 1973, 599, 1597; 1977, 83; 1979, 1042; 1981, 1459; 1985, 863; 1991, 2401; 1993, 703; 1995, 2013; 1999, 1760; 2009, 3031; 2011, 3584)
NV Rev Stat § 616A.401 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 616A - Industrial Insurance: Administration|NRS 616A.401 - Duties of Administrator: Adoption of regulations concerning determination of categories of injuries to be deemed catastrophic injuries.

The Administrator shall adopt regulations for the determination of categories of injury, other than those described in NRS 616A.077, to be deemed catastrophic injuries.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 2778)
NV Rev Stat § 616A.402 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 616A - Industrial Insurance: Administration|NRS 616A.402 - Duties of Administrator: Program concerning rights and responsibilities of employers and employees.

  1. The Administrator shall make available a program, using a videotape cassette or other means of presentation, concerning the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees pursuant to chapters 616A to 617, inclusive, of NRS. The Administrator shall provide written notification concerning the availability of the program to each chamber of commerce in Nevada and to each statewide association for a business or industry. The program must be available to community organizations, businesses, employers and employees upon request.  2. The Administrator shall provide each:  (a) Employer who attends a program, a certificate which certifies that the employer has completed the program described in subsection 1. The employer shall post the certificate in his or her business in a place that is readily accessible and visible to his or her employees.  (b) Employee who attends a program, a card which certifies that the employee has completed the program described in subsection 1.  (Added to NRS by 1991, 2395; A 1993, 697; 1997, 1430) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 616B.203)
NV Rev Stat § 616A.403 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 616A - Industrial Insurance: Administration|NRS 616A.403 - Duties of Administrator: Preparation of annual report of enforcement of Nevada Industrial Insurance Act and Nevada Occupational Diseases Act.

  1. The Administrator shall prepare an annual report concerning the enforcement of the provisions of chapters 616A to 617, inclusive, of NRS through the imposition of fines and benefit penalties against insurers, organizations for managed care, health care providers, third-party administrators and employers.  2. The annual report must include, without limitation:  (a) The total number of complaints filed with the Administrator involving alleged conduct that is sanctionable by a fine or benefit penalty;  (b) The total number of investigations conducted by the Administrator involving alleged conduct that is sanctionable by a fine or benefit penalty;  (c) The disposition of each such complaint and investigation, including, without limitation, whether the Administrator imposed or refused to impose a fine or benefit penalty and, if the Administrator imposed a fine or benefit penalty, the amount of the fine or benefit penalty; and  (d) The disposition of any administrative appeal or action for judicial review involving the decision of the Administrator to impose or refuse to impose a fine or benefit penalty.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 99)
NV Rev Stat § 616A.404 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 616A - Industrial Insurance: Administration|NRS 616A.404 - Duties of Administrator: Provision of information for Office for Consumer Health Assistance.

The Administrator shall include on any notice or form that is provided to injured employees and is on the Internet website of the Division, contact information for the Office for Consumer Health Assistance of the Department of Health and Human Services created pursuant to NRS 232.458.  (Added to NRS by 2005, 1074)
NV Rev Stat § 616A.405 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 616A - Industrial Insurance: Administration|NRS 616A.405 - Powers of Administrator: Adoption of regulations concerning affidavit required of businesses by local governments to affirm compliance with chapters 616A to 616D, inclusive, of NRS.

The Administrator may adopt regulations relating to NRS 244.33505 and 268.0955, including regulations specifying the form of the affidavit required by those sections.  (Added to NRS by 1991, 2390) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 616.2205)
NV Rev Stat § 616A.410 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 616A - Industrial Insurance: Administration|NRS 616A.410 - Administrator to prosecute and defend actions; extraordinary writs; verifications; undertakings.

  1. The Administrator may prosecute, defend and maintain actions in the name of the Administrator for the enforcement of the provisions of chapters 616A to 616D, inclusive, or 617 of NRS and is entitled to all extraordinary writs provided by the Constitution of the State of Nevada, the statutes of this State and the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure in connection therewith for the enforcement thereof.  2. Verification of any pleading, affidavit or other paper required may be made by the Administrator.  3. In any action or proceeding or in the prosecution of any appeal by the Administrator, no bond or undertaking need be furnished by the Administrator.  [82:168:1947; 1943 NCL § 2680.82] — (NRS A 1969, 1101; 1981, 1459; 1999, 207)
NV Rev Stat § 616A.417 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 616A - Industrial Insurance: Administration|NRS 616A.417 - Filing or delivering documentation by electronic transmission; regulations by Administrator.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in chapters 616A to 617, inclusive, of NRS, a form, notice, claim, bill or other document required to be filed, mailed or delivered pursuant to the provisions of those chapters, or any regulations adopted pursuant thereto, may, in the alternative, be filed or delivered by electronic transmission.  2. For the purposes of the provisions of chapters 616A to 617, inclusive, of NRS, and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto, a signature on a form, notice, claim, bill or other document that is filed or delivered by electronic transmission has the same legal effect as the original signature.  3. The Administrator may adopt such regulations as are necessary to provide for the filing or delivery of such documents by electronic transmission.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 1423)
NV Rev Stat § 616A.420 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 616A - Industrial Insurance: Administration|NRS 616A.420 - Agreements or compacts with other states; insurance coverage against double liability of employers.

  1. The Administrator may enter into agreements or compacts with appropriate agencies, bureaus, boards or commissions of other states concerning matters of mutual interest, extraterritorial problems in the administration of chapters 616A to 616D, inclusive, or chapter 617 of NRS, and to eliminate duplicate claims or benefits.  2. The insurer may provide liability insurance coverage against any risks of double liability on the part of employers subject to chapters 616A to 616D, inclusive, or chapter 617 of NRS, for the same accident or injury.  (Added to NRS by 1973, 368; A 1981, 1461; 1999, 208)
NV Rev Stat § 616A.435 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 616A - Industrial Insurance: Administration|NRS 616A.435 - Office created; appointment; term; qualifications; duties limited.

  1. The Office of the Nevada Attorney for Injured Workers is hereby created within the Department of Business and Industry. The Governor shall appoint the Nevada Attorney for Injured Workers for a term of 4 years.  2. The Nevada Attorney for Injured Workers:  (a) Must be an attorney licensed to practice law in this State.  (b) Is in the unclassified service of the State.  (c) Except as otherwise provided in NRS 7.065, shall not engage in the private practice of law.  3. The duties of the Nevada Attorney for Injured Workers are limited to those prescribed by NRS 616A.455 and 616A.460.  (Added to NRS by 1977, 886; A 1979, 310; 1981, 1285; 1985, 667; 1989, 204; 1991, 833; 1993, 1861) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 616.253)
NV Rev Stat § 616A.440 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 616A - Industrial Insurance: Administration|NRS 616A.440 - Employment of Deputy and staff; qualifications of Deputy.

  1. The Nevada Attorney for Injured Workers may employ:  (a) A Deputy Nevada Attorney for Injured Workers who is in the unclassified service of the State.  (b) Clerical and other necessary staff who are in the classified service of the State.  2. The Deputy must be an attorney licensed to practice law in this State and, except as otherwise provided in NRS 7.065, shall not engage in the private practice of law.  (Added to NRS by 1977, 886; A 1985, 443, 667; 1989, 204; 1991, 833) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 616.2531)
NV Rev Stat § 616A.445 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 616A - Industrial Insurance: Administration|NRS 616A.445 - Offices; budget.

  1. The Nevada Attorney for Injured Workers shall establish an office in Carson City or Reno, Nevada, and an office in Las Vegas, Nevada.  2. The Nevada Attorney for Injured Workers shall prepare and submit a budget for the maintenance and operation of his or her office in the same manner as other state agencies.  (Added to NRS by 1977, 886; A 1979, 1044; 1981, 1463; 1983, 1294; 1985, 667; 1991, 59, 833, 1934, 1935) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 616.2533)
NV Rev Stat § 616A.450 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 616A - Industrial Insurance: Administration|NRS 616A.450 - Request for appointment; consideration of and action upon request; representation upon appointment.

  1. Any claimant may request the appointment of the Nevada Attorney for Injured Workers to represent him or her. The request must be made in writing.  2. The appeals officer or Administrator, as the case may be, shall consider each request within a reasonable time and shall make any inquiry as he or she deems necessary. If the appeals officer or Administrator, as applicable, finds that the claimant would be better served by legal representation in the case, he or she shall appoint the Nevada Attorney for Injured Workers to represent the claimant. Once the Nevada Attorney for Injured Workers has been appointed to represent a claimant, the Nevada Attorney for Injured Workers is authorized to represent the claimant at any level of proceedings if, in the opinion of the Nevada Attorney for Injured Workers, the representation is necessary.  (Added to NRS by 1977, 886; A 1983, 478; 1985, 667; 1989, 818; 1991, 833) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 616.2535)
NV Rev Stat § 616A.455 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 616A - Industrial Insurance: Administration|NRS 616A.455 - Powers and duties.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, the Nevada Attorney for Injured Workers shall, when appointed by an appeals officer or the Administrator, represent without charge a claimant before the appeals officer, Administrator, district court, Court of Appeals or Supreme Court. In addition, the Nevada Attorney for Injured Workers may give advice regarding a claimant’s rights before a hearing officer and the procedure for enforcing those rights.  2. When representing a claimant, the Nevada Attorney for Injured Workers shall:  (a) Advise the claimant and present the claimant’s case to the appeals officer or Administrator; and  (b) Present in the district court or the appellate court of competent jurisdiction an appeal from the decision of the appeals officer or Administrator if, in the opinion of the Nevada Attorney for Injured Workers, the appeal is merited.  3. If the Nevada Attorney for Injured Workers determines, in accordance with the guidelines adopted pursuant to subsection 4, that a claim is frivolous or lacks merit, he or she may refuse to represent a claimant.  4. The Nevada Attorney for Injured Workers shall establish the policies to be followed in determining whether a claim is frivolous or lacks merit.  (Added to NRS by 1977, 886; A 1985, 668; 1989, 818; 1991, 834, 2403; 2013, 1793)
NV Rev Stat § 616A.460 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 616A - Industrial Insurance: Administration|NRS 616A.460 - Employment of private counsel by claimant; reimbursement of Division; report to Governor.

  1. The provisions of NRS 616A.435 to 616A.460, inclusive, do not prevent any claimant from engaging private counsel at any time, but the employment of private counsel relieves the Nevada Attorney for Injured Workers from further presentation of the claimant’s case. Any claimant who uses the services of the Nevada Attorney for Injured Workers and who also retains private counsel shall reimburse the Division for the reasonable cost of the services of the Nevada Attorney for Injured Workers.  2. The Nevada Attorney for Injured Workers shall submit a report to the Governor containing a statement of the number of claimants represented, the status of each case and the amount and nature of the expenditures made by his or her office.  (Added to NRS by 1977, 887; A 1981, 1463; 1985, 668; 1991, 834; 1993, 1861) — (Substituted in revision for NRS 616.2539)