NEVADA REVISED STATUTES
(2007)

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NRS Subject Index

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ABANDONED CHILDREN

      Children generally (See MINORS; PARENT AND CHILD)

      Definition, 128.012

      District attorney’s duties, 125B.150

      Jurisdiction of court, 3.223, 125A.335, 432B.410, 432B.468

      Negligent treatment or maltreatment defined, 432B.140

      Newborn child, delivery by parent to provider of emergency services, 128.097, 432B.630

      Privileges, rules inapplicable in criminal proceedings, 49.295

      Protection of child (See also CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT)

             Abandonment grounds for, 432B.330

      Putative father, presumption of intention to abandon, 128.095

      Registry of information concerning responsible parents, 425.400

      Responsibility for child’s welfare, 432B.130

      Sale of child, presumption of abandonment, 128.097

      Temporary emergency jurisdiction of court, 125A.335

      Termination of parental rights, 128.012, 128.097, 128.105, 128.150

ABANDONED OR UNCLAIMED PROPERTY (See also ESCHEATS)

      Arson, penalty, 205.015, 205.025

      Beehives or appliances containing beeswax or bee comb, 552.250

      Boats, 108.670, 488.145, 488.291, 488.293

      Carriers, disposition of unclaimed freight, 108.380-108.430

      Carts, 205.860

      Dead bodies, delivery to Committee on Anatomical Dissection, 451.400-451.470

      Decedents’ estates, sale of unclaimed personal property, 151.190

      Dividends, 32.020

      Electric cooperatives, reversion of unclaimed capital credits, 81.507

      Embezzlement, disposition of recovered property, 179.165

      Estrays or feral livestock, money collected for sale, injury or killing of, 569.010

      Excavations or shafts, 455.020-455.060, 513.094, 513.108

      Firearms, discharging at or into abandoned structure or vehicle, 202.285

      Freezers, 202.560

      Freight, unclaimed, 108.380-108.430

      Judicial Retirement System, unclaimed benefits checks, 1A.190

      Landlords, disposal of abandoned property, 118A.030, 118A.450, 118A.460

      Lodging on abandoned property without permission, penalty, 207.030

      Mental health facilities, disposition of unclaimed property, 433.542, 433.543

      Motor vehicles (See MOTOR VEHICLES)

      Museums and History, Division of, acquisition of property, 381.009

      National Guard, improper use of abandoned property, 412.518

      Nevada System of Higher Education, disposition of unclaimed property, 396.432

      Nuisances, abatement of abandoned nuisances, 244.3603, 268.4126

      Parole or probation officers, duties, 213.10983, 213.10985

      Probate proceedings, unclaimed personal property, 151.190

      Property tax, unclaimed excess proceeds from sale of personal property to satisfy delinquencies, 361.535

      Public Employees’ Retirement System, contributions, benefits or refunds, 286.430, 286.660, 286.6705

      Public utilities

             Deposits owed to subscribers, 120A.500

             Electric cooperatives, reversion of unclaimed capital credits, 81.507

             Refunds, 120A.500, 703.375

      Receivership proceedings, unclaimed dividends, 32.020

      Refrigerators, 202.560

      Residential property, rehabilitation, 244.189, ch. 279B

      Safe-deposit boxes, notice of overdue rental and procedures following, 663.085, 673.373

      State detention facilities, uncashed checks issued to children, 63.340

      Theft, disposition of recovered property, 179.165

      Unclaimed Property Act (See UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ACT, UNIFORM)

      Vehicles (See MOTOR VEHICLES)

      Wage or commission claims, assignment to Labor Commissioner, 607.170

      Warehousemen, disposition of unclaimed freight, 108.380-108.430

      Watercraft, 108.670, 488.145, 488.291, 488.293

ABANDONMENT (See also ABANDONED OR UNCLAIMED PROPERTY; DESERTION)

      Animals, 574.100, 574.110

      Brands and marks, 564.120

      Children (See ABANDONED CHILDREN)

      Condemnation proceedings, 37.170, 37.180

      Contractor, abandonment of construction project, 624.301

      Diseased animals, unlawful, 574.110

      Elections, intention to abandon residence, 293.495, 293.535

      Environmental covenants, extinguishment, limitation or impairment restricted, 445D.180

      Escheats (See ESCHEATS)

      Excavations or shafts, 455.020-455.060, 513.094, 513.108

      Highways and roads

             County roads, 403.170

             Freeways, 408.403

             Frontage roads, 408.403

             Public roads, 405.195

             State highways, 408.523

             Street or easement, 278.378, 278.464, 278.4725, 278.480

      Homestead, 115.040

      Mining

             Fence or safeguard around dangerous condition, immunity from liability, 41.0331

             Lode claims, relocation of abandoned claims, 517.080, 517.185

             Operations, 455.020-455.060, 513.094, 513.108

             Tailings or waste, acquisition, 517.115

      Railroad company’s right-of-way, reversion to grantor, 78.080

      Tenant of real property or manufactured or mobile home

             Disposition of personal property abandoned on premises, 118A.460

             Landlord’s right of access, 118A.330

             Liability for damages, 118.175

             Maintenance by landlord, duties and reimbursement, 118B.120

             Notice of belief of abandonment, 118.195, 118.205

             Presumption of abandonment of dwelling unit, 118.195, 118A.450

             Recovery of possession, 118A.480

             Termination of rental agreement, 118.175, 118.185

      Water rights, 533.060, 534.090

      Wells, 534.060

ABATEMENT

      Business tax (See BUSINESS TAX)

      Devises, order of, 151.163

      Local school support tax (See LOCAL SCHOOL SUPPORT TAX)

      Nuisances (For general provisions, see NUISANCES)

             Actions for abatement, 40.140

             Cities, powers, 266.335, 268.019, 268.410, 268.412-268.4126

             Counties, powers, 244.360-244.363

             Court order, 202.480

             Towns, powers, 269.205, 269.210

      Property taxes (See PROPERTY TAX)

ABATEMENT OF ACTIONS

      Attorneys, effect of pending litigation on processing of complaint against, SCR 108

      Corporations

             Dissolved corporations, 78.615

             Receiver’s death, 78.695, 82.511

      Death of party after verdict, action not to abate by, 12.100, 65.020

      Justice courts, death of party, 65.020

      Personal representative, substitution of successor, 143.200

      Summary eviction procedures, prohibition on abatement of action, 40.290

      Support proceedings, effect of plaintiff’s death, absence or mental illness, 126.311

ABBREVIATIONS

      Accountants (See ACCOUNTANTS)

      Certified court reporters and certified court reporters-voice writers, 656.310

      Chiropractic physicians, 634.227

      Cosmetologists, 644.2175

      Court proceedings, 1.040

      District court, local rules of practice

             Eighth Judicial District, EDCR 1.01

             First Judicial District, FJDCR 1

             Fourth Judicial District, 4JDCR 1

             Ninth Judicial District, NJDCR 1

             Second Judicial District, WDCR 1, LCR 1

             Seventh Judicial District, 7TH JDCR 1

             Third Judicial District, TJDCR 1

      District Court Rules, DCR 1

      Environmental health specialists, 625A.910

      Funeral directors, 642.270

      Homeopathic physicians, 630A.220

      Justice Court Rules of Civil Procedure, JCRCP 85

      Land surveyors, 625.520

      Massage therapists, 640C.910

      Nevada Revised Statutes, 220.170

      Nevada Rules of Appellate Procedure, NRAP 48

      Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure, NRCP 85

      Nevada Rules on the Administrative Docket, NRAD 14

      Nurses, 632.285, 632.315

      Pharmacies, 639.2353

      Physical therapists and physical therapy assistants, 640.170, 640.275, 640.300

      Physician assistants, 630.388

      Physicians, 631.371

      Podiatric physicians, 635.087, 635.162, 635.167

      Professional engineers, 625.520

      Respiratory care practitioners, 630.388

      Supreme Court Rules, SCR 1

      Veterinarians, 638.008

ABDUCTION (See KIDNAPPING)

ABETTORS (See AIDING AND ABETTING)

ABORTION

      Advertising goods and services to effect, unlawful, 202.200-202.230

      Chiropractors, unlawful abortion, 634.018

      Civil immunity of person performing judicially authorized abortions, 442.268

      Commercial use of aborted embryo or fetus prohibited, 451.015

      Consent, requirements, 442.253, 442.255

      Corroborative evidence essential, exception, 175.301

      Definition, 201.120, 442.240

      District court, order authorizing or denying request, 442.255, 442.2555, 442.268

      Drugs to induce, unlawful acts, 200.220, 201.120, 201.130

      Entrance or exit of facility, unlawful acts, 449.760

      Evidence, 175.301, 201.140

      Family courts, original jurisdiction, 3.223

      Health Division, regulations governing performance and reports, 442.260

      Homeopathic physicians, unlawful abortion, 630A.370

      Hospitals or private institutions

             Preventing person from entering or exiting facility, penalty, 449.760

             Private institutions may prohibit use of facilities, 449.191

             Reports to State Registrar of Vital Statistics, 442.265

             When use of hospital required, 442.250

      Instruments, using or selling for abortion, when unlawful, 200.220, 201.120, 201.130

      Killing unborn quick child by injury committed upon mother, penalty, 200.210

      Liability for failure to preserve life of infant under certain conditions, 442.270

      Manslaughter, taking drugs or using instruments to terminate pregnancy, 200.220

      Minors, notice to parent or guardian, request for authorization for abortion, 442.255

      Nurses and nursing assistants, employer prohibited from requiring participation, 632.475

      Osteopathic physicians, procuring criminal abortion, 633.131

      Penalties for violation of laws, 442.257

      Physicians, duties, 442.252-442.257

      Procedural requirements, 442.240-442.270

      Records, 442.256

      Unlawful abortion, 200.220, 201.120

      When permitted, 442.250

      Witness cannot refuse to testify, 201.140

ABRIDGMENTS

      Freedom of speech and press, abridgment prohibited, Art. 1 § 9

ABSENCE FROM STATE

      Attorney General, 228.060

      District judge, 3.140

      Governor, Art. 5 § 18

      Judicial officer

             Adjournment of court, 1.060

             Vacation of office, Art. 6 § 17, 2.180, 3.140

      Lieutenant Governor, Art. 5 § 17, 223.080

      Limitation of actions, absence from State suspends running of statute, 11.300

      Personal representatives, 143.010

      State Controller, 227.040

      State Treasurer, 226.040

      Supreme Court justice, 2.180

ABSENT BALLOTS (See ELECTIONS)

ABSENT PERSONS (See MISSING PERSONS)

ABSTRACT COMPANIES (See also TITLE INSURANCE COMPANIES)

      Collection agency laws inapplicable, 649.020

      Stock, investments by title insurers, 682A.220

ABSTRACTERS, COMMISSIONED

      Acts may be performed anywhere in State, 240.290

      Commission, 240.250, 240.270, 240.320

      Creation of office, 240.240

      Fees, 240.270, 240.310

      Misconduct or neglect, penalties, 240.330

      Powers, 240.310

      Seal, 240.280

      Term of office, 240.260

ABUSE

      Alcohol abuse (See also ALCOHOL ABUSE PROGRAMS; ALCOHOLICS; INTOXICATION)

             Generally, ch. 458

      Children (See also CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT)

             Generally, 201.090-201.110, ch. 432B

      Domestic violence (See DOMESTIC VIOLENCE)

      Drug abuse (See also ADDICTS; DRUG ABUSE PROGRAMS)

             Generally, ch. 458

      Medicaid patients in hospitals, 228.410

      Mental health facilities, clients, 433.331, 433.545-433.554, 433B.190, 433B.340

      Older persons, 200.5091-200.50995

      Substantial bodily harm defined, 0.060

      Vulnerable persons, 200.5091-200.50995

ABUSE OF PROCESS (See CONTEMPT)

ACADEMIC DEGREES (See also DIPLOMAS)

      False or misleading degree or honorary degree, penalty, 394.700, 396.990

      Nevada System of Higher Education, 396.500, 396.560, 396.990

      Private postsecondary educational institutions, 394.620-394.670, 394.700

ACADEMIC STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS, COUNCIL TO ESTABLISH

      Assistance from state agencies, 389.530

      Courses of study, standards of content and performance, establishment and review, procedures for adoption, 389.520

      Creation, 389.510

      Criterion-referenced examinations, consultations, review and evaluation of results, reports, 389.550-389.570

      Members, appointment, qualifications, 218.5405, 232A.020, 389.510

      National examinations, review and evaluation of reports of discrepancies, duties, 389.012

      Plans to improve achievement of pupils, receipt, 385.34691

      Teacher education courses, duties, 396.5195

ACADEMIC WRITINGS

      Unlawful preparation or sale, 207.320

ACCEPTANCE

      Goods, actions constituting acceptance, 104.2606

      Negotiable instruments, acceptance defined, 104.3409

ACCESSORIES (See ACCOMPLICES AND ACCESSORIES)

ACCESSORY ROADS (See HIGHWAYS AND ROADS)

ACCIDENT INSURANCE (See INSURANCE)

ACCIDENTS

      Aircraft, liability for collision of, 493.070

      Boats

             Assistance to be rendered, 488.550

             Blood alcohol tests of accident fatalities required, 488.520

             Death or substantial bodily harm caused by operation under the influence, penalty, 488.420, 488.425

             Duties of operators, 488.550

             Failure to maintain proper lookout resulting in accident, penalty, 488.540

             Investigation by Department of Wildlife, 488.550

             Navigational aids, penalty for removal or destruction resulting in accident, 488.285

             Reports, 488.550, 488.560

      Criminal liability, 194.010

      Documents of title, title and rights acquired by due negotiation, 104.7502

      Hazardous materials

             Account for the Management of Hazardous Waste, use, 459.535, 459.537

             Reports, 459.718

             Response to accidents, 459.748-459.773

      Hunting accident resulting in injury, death or property damage, 503.185

      Indigent persons, hospital care when injured by motor vehicle, 428.115-428.255

      Industrial insurance, reports of accidents, 616C.010

      Mining

             Death or injury resulting from negligence, 512.190

             Definition of accident, 512.003

             Reports, 512.220, 512.241

      Motor carriers, reports, 484.229, 706.251

      Motor vehicles

             Arrest without warrant for certain offenses, 484.791

             Blood alcohol test of accident fatalities required, 484.394

             Citation, authority of peace officer to issue, 484.228, 484.801

             Confidentiality of certain reports and findings, 484.229, 485.300

             Death, injury or serious property damage caused by accident, penalties

                   Driving under the influence, 484.3795

                   Failure to stop on signal of peace officer, 484.348

                   Involuntary manslaughter, 200.090

                   Reckless driving, 484.377

                   Revocation or suspension of driving privileges, 483.460, 483.470

                   Vehicular manslaughter, 484.3775

             Duties of drivers, 484.219-484.236

             Event recording devices, disclosures, restrictions, penalties, 484.638

             Failure to stop and render aid, penalties, 483.460, 484.219

             Highway Patrol, duties, 480.360, 480.600

             Indigent persons injured by motor vehicles, hospital care, 428.115-428.255

             Liability of owner for negligent operation of vehicle by family member, 41.440

             Livestock on highway, liability of owner on collision between vehicle and animal, 568.360

             Nonpayment of judgment, penalties and enforcement, 485.301-485.305

             Pedestrian injured by driver, eligibility for compensation from State, 217.010-217.270

             Personal injury claims, disclosure of records and insurance coverage, 690B.042

             Registration to be checked at scene of accident, impoundment of vehicle with suspended registration, 484.228

             Removal of vehicle by police officer, 484.397

             Repairs made to vehicle involved in accident, garage or repair shop to maintain records, 484.241

             Reports

                   Analysis of reports and publication of statistical information, 484.249

                   Copies of reports

                          Constables, duties, 258.072

                          Nevada Highway Patrol and Investigation Division, duties, 480.600

                          Police officers, duties, 268.900, 269.247, 280.400, 396.328

                          Sheriffs, duties, 248.242

                   Department of Motor Vehicles

                          Driver or owner to submit report, confidentiality, 484.229

                          Police officer to submit report, public record, 484.243

                          State Registrar of Vital Statistics to report deaths, 484.238

                   False reports, penalty, 484.236

                   Forms, 484.247

                   Motor carriers, 484.229, 706.251

                   Willful failure, refusal or neglect to report, penalty, 484.236

             Service of process on operator of vehicle involved in accident, 14.070

             Unattended vehicle or other property, duty on damaging, 484.225, 484.227

             Uninsured driver or vehicle, procedure following accident, 485.190-485.300

      New trial, grounds for, NRCP 59(a), JCRCP 59(a)

      Occupational safety, accidents resulting in death or hospitalization, 618.378, 618.379

      Prevention, educational program sponsored by major hospitals, 439B.280

      Public utilities, reports and investigations, 704.190

      Recreation areas, duties of persons involved, 455B.450, 455B.470

      Skydiving accidents, reports, 498.100

ACCOMMODATION PARTIES (See NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS)

ACCOMMODATIONS, PUBLIC (See also FOOD AND DRINK ESTABLISHMENTS; HOTELS AND MOTELS)

      Generally, ch. 447, ch. 651

      Room tax (See ROOM TAX)

ACCOMPLICES AND ACCESSORIES (See also AIDING AND ABETTING)

      Accessories

             Code of Military Justice, 412.456

             Definition, 195.030

             Habeas corpus, disobeying or avoiding writ, 34.680

             Out-of-state, liable to punishment, 194.020

             Trial and punishment, 195.040

             Venue in county where offense committed, 171.065

      Accomplices

             Definition, 175.291

             Depositions, provisions inapplicable, 174.175

             First degree murder, mitigating circumstances, 200.035

             Identity theft, defenses unavailable, 205.4657

             Scanning devices or reencoders, defenses unavailable for unlawful acts, 205.608

             Sufficiency of evidence, 175.291

             Testimony, corroboration, 175.291

             Victim of crime, accomplice ineligible for compensation, 217.220

      Classification, 195.010

      Principal defined, 195.020, 412.454

ACCORD AND SATISFACTION

      Affirmative defense, NRCP 8(c), JCRCP 8(c)

      Bailee, delivery of goods excused, 104.7403

      Mechanics’ liens, waiver or impairment of lien rights, 108.2457

      Negotiable instruments, use, 104.3311

      Performance or acceptance under reservation of rights, 104.1308

ACCOUNTANTS

      Generally, ch. 628

      Advertisements, unlawful acts, 628.540, 628.560

      Attestations

             Duties regarding documents, 628.435

             Unlawful acts, 628.510, 628.520

      Auditor, use of term, 628.490, 628.510, 628.540

      Business licenses, prohibited acts by local governments, 244.335, 266.355, 268.095, 269.170

      Censure, 628.390, 628.400

      Certified public accountants

             C.P.A., use of abbreviation

                   Corporations, 628.343, 628.460

                   Designation or abbreviation likely to confuse public prohibited, 628.490

                   Limited-liability companies, 628.345, 628.460

                   Natural persons, 628.290, 628.450

                   Partnerships, 628.340, 628.460

                   Prima facie evidence of certain violations, 628.560

             Captive insurers, examination of financial condition, 694C.210, 694C.400

             Certificates

                   Application for certificate, false or misleading statements grounds for disciplinary action, 628.390

                   Child support obligations, effect, 628.0345, 628.393

                   Denial, 628.0345, 628.190, 628.390

                   Education requirements, 628.190, 628.200, 628.310, 628.385-628.388

                   Examinations, 628.190-628.280, 628.310, 628.390

                   Experience requirements, 628.190, 628.200, 628.250, 628.310

                   Fees, 628.250, 628.280, 628.340-628.345

                   Provisional certificates, issuance, 628.190

                   Qualifications, 628.190, 628.250, 628.310

                   Reciprocity, requirements, 628.310

                   Retired or inactive status, 628.380

                   Suspension or revocation

                          Appeal of decision of hearing officer or panel, 628.415

                          Grounds, 622A.410, 628.390, 628.393

                          Issuance of new certificate following revocation, 628.420

                          Summary suspension authorized, 233B.127

             Corporations (See also Corporations, this heading)

                   Registration requirements, 628.343

             Exchange facilitators, qualifications of officers, 645G.170

             Fingerprints, 622.360, 628.190

             Grand jury, employment of C.P.A., 172.205

             Hearings, C.P.A. authorized to represent respondent, 628.410

             Insurance consultants’ law inapplicable, 683C.020

             Insurers, reports of violations, 680A.265

             Limited-liability companies (See also Limited-liability companies, this heading)

                   Registration requirements, 628.345

             Nonresidents, 628.190, 628.260, 628.310, 628.440

             Partnerships (See also Partnerships, this heading)

                   Registration requirements, 628.340

             Public accountant, C.P.A. may be known as, 628.290

             Statement as evidence, NRCP 53(d)(3), JCRCP 53(d)(3)

             Title insurers, examinations of financial condition, 692A.100

      Civil penalties, 628.140, 628.390, 628.415

      Common-Interest Communities and Condominium Hotels, Commission for, membership, 116.600

      Confidential communications, 49.125-49.205

      Corporations

             Accountings or financial statements, unlawful acts, 628.510, 628.520

             Articles of incorporation, approval, 78.045

             Attestations, unlawful acts, 628.510, 628.520

             Censure, 628.400

             Certified public accountants

                   C.P.A., use of abbreviation, 628.343, 628.460, 628.490

                   Registration requirements, 628.343

             Directors, 628.325

             Existence of corporation, false indication or implication prohibited, 628.550

             Foreign corporations, 80.010, 628.325

             Organization, liability and ownership, 628.325

             Partnerships, corporation may be partner, 628.340, 628.360

             Professional conduct, regulations, 628.160

             Professional Entities and Associations Act, applicability, 628.325

             Public accountants

                   Registration requirements, 628.363

                   Use of designation or abbreviation, 628.480, 628.490

             Sanctions, 628.400

             Shareholders, notice to Board regarding admission to or withdrawal from corporation, 628.343, 628.363

             Suspension or revocation of registration, 628.390, 628.400, 628.415, 628.420

             Unregistered practice unlawful, 628.540

      Definitions, 628.003-628.033

      Disciplinary action

             Action taken in another jurisdiction, notice to Board, 628.310

             Authorized actions, 628.390, 628.395, 628.400

             Background checks, requirements if proceedings initiated, 622.360

             Censure, 628.390, 628.400

             Child support violations, 628.393

             Complaints, 628.410, 628.418

             Consent or settlement agreements, conditions and limitations, 622.330

             Contested cases, applicability of adjudication procedures, 622A.120

             Fingerprints, willful failure to provide to Board, 622.360

             Grounds, generally, 628.390

             Hearing officers or panels

                   Appeal of decisions to Board, 628.415

                   Authority, 628.140, 628.410

             Hearings, 628.390, 628.400-628.420

             Licenses, summary suspension, 233B.127

             Medical use of marijuana, disciplinary action prohibited, 453A.510

             Open Meeting Law, applicability, 622.320

             Orders of Board, suspension or modification authorized, 628.395, 628.420

             Probation, 628.395, 628.415

             Records, 622.310, 628.390, 628.418

             Summary of action, availability to public, 622.100

             Temporary permits, applicability of disciplinary provisions to persons holding, 628.440

      Employees authorized, restrictions on duties, 628.440

      Equalization, State Board of, membership, 361.375

      Estates of decedents, valuation of interests in certain entities, 144.025, 144.030, 159.0865

      False accountings, criminal liability, 205.375, 205.405

      Felony convictions, effect, 628.190, 628.390

      Guardians

             Authorized expenditures, 159.183

             Misconduct, grounds for disqualification, 159.059

      Injunctions, 628.560, 628.570

      Limited-liability companies

             Accountings or financial statements, unlawful acts, 628.510, 628.520

             Attestations, unlawful acts, 628.510, 628.520

             Censure, 628.400

             Certified public accountants

                   C.P.A., use of abbreviation, 628.345, 628.460, 628.490

                   Registration requirements, 628.345

             Existence of LLC, false indication or implication prohibited, 628.550

             General authority to establish company, 86.555

             Members, notice to Board regarding admission to or withdrawal from company, 628.345, 628.365

             Name, requirements, 86.171

             Organization, liability and ownership, 628.325

             Partnerships, LLC may be partner, 628.340, 628.360

             Professional conduct, regulations, 628.160

             Public accountants

                   Registration requirements, 628.365

                   Use of designation or abbreviation, 628.480, 628.490

             Sanctions, 628.400

             Suspension or revocation of registration, 628.390, 628.400, 628.415, 628.420

             Unregistered practice unlawful, 628.540

      Limited partnerships, filing of certificates, 87A.175, 88.320

      Malpractice, limitation of actions, 11.2075

      Name

             Affixing name to wording indicating person is accountant or auditor, unlawful acts, 628.510, 628.520

             Fictitious names, registration, 628.375

             Limited-liability partnerships, requirements, 87.450

             Misleading names prohibited, 628.550

             Prima facie evidence of certain violations, 628.560

      Nevada Society of Certified Public Accountants, nominations for appointment to Board, 628.075

      Nevada State Board of Accountancy

             Administrative Procedure Act, ch. 233B

             Appearance before Board, licensee to make disclosures regarding relatives, 622.300

             Attorney General to represent, 628.410, 628.580

             Attorney’s fees and costs, recovery, 622.400, 622.410, 628.140

             Audits, 218.825

             Audits of local government funds and accounts, duties, 354.6245

             Budget

                   Base budgets, fundamental review, 218.5381-218.5386

                   State Budget Act, 353.150-353.246

             Child support obligations of licensees, duties, 628.0345, 628.393

             Committee on Continuing Education, appointment and duties, 628.388

             Committees, authority to establish, 628.170

             Contested cases, applicability of adjudication procedures, 622A.120

             Creation, 628.035

             Criminal history records, inspection, 179.259, 453.3365, 622.360, 628.190

             Delinquent fees or penalties, procedure for collection, ch. 353C

             Employees

                   Authority of Board generally, 628.090

                   Compensation, 628.110

                   Contracts for services to be in writing and approved, 284.013

                   Employment of immediate relatives, conditions and limitations, 622.210-622.230

                   Executive Director or Executive Secretary, qualifications, 622.220

                   Hearings, employment of legal counsel, 628.410

             Enforcement of laws for public benefit and protection, 622.080

             Examinations, duties, 622.090

             FBI, authority to request records from Bureau, 239B.010

             Fees, deposit and use, 628.140

             Financial administration, laws inapplicable, 353.005

             Fiscal year, 628.135

             Internet website, duties, 239B.050, 239B.060, 628.130

             Legislative Counsel Bureau, reports to, 622.100

             Legislative review of public agencies, ch. 232B

             List of certified public accountants, duties, 628.290

             Local government employee-management relations panel, receipt of notice, duties, 288.201, 288.202

             Local Government Finance, Committee on, appointment of members, 354.105

             Meetings (See also MEETINGS OF PUBLIC AGENCIES)

                   Audio or video teleconferences, notices, requirements, 622.340

                   Open Meeting Law, applicability, 622.320

                   Out-of-state meetings, restrictions, 622.350

             Members

                   Appointment, number, 628.035, 628.075

                   Compensation, 628.110

                   Qualifications, 232A.020, 628.045

                   Reappointment, 628.055

                   Removal, 628.085

                   Training, 622.200

             Nominations for appointment to Board, 628.075

             Oath of office, 282.020

             Officers, 628.090

             Offices, 628.105

             Payments of money for services provided by agency, 353.146-353.148

             Quorum, 628.100

             Records, ch. 239, 622.310, 622.330, 628.130, 628.390, 628.418

             Regulations, general authority, procedure for adoption of rules, 628.120, 628.160

             Regulatory proceedings, 622.300-622.360

             Seal, 628.130

             Sovereign immunity waived, 41.0305-41.039

             Subpoenas, 628.410

             Vacancies, 232A.020, 628.075

      Nonprofit corporations, prohibition against certain businesses, 82.106

      Nonresident accountants

             Examinations taken in another state or jurisdiction, credit, 628.260

             Qualifications for certificate of certified public accountant, 628.190, 628.310

             Temporary permits, requirements for, 628.440

      Offices

             Annual registration required, fees, 628.370

             Suspension or revocation of registration, grounds, appeal of decisions, 628.390, 628.415

      Partnerships

            Accountings or financial statements, unlawful acts, 628.510, 628.520

             Attestations, unlawful acts, 628.510, 628.520

             Censure, 628.400

             Certified public accountants

                   C.P.A., use of abbreviation, 628.340, 628.460, 628.490

                   Registration requirements, 628.340

             Corporation as partner authorized, 628.340, 628.360

             Existence of partnership, false indication or implication prohibited, 628.550

             Limited-liability partnerships, requirements, 87.450

             LLC as partner authorized, 628.340, 628.360

             Organization, liability and ownership, 628.325

             Partners, notice to Board regarding admission to or withdrawal from partnership, 628.340, 628.360

             Professional conduct, regulations, 628.160

             Public accountants

                   Registration requirements, 628.360

                   Use of designation or abbreviation, 628.480, 628.490

             Sanctions, 628.400

             Suspension or revocation of registration, 628.390, 628.400, 628.415, 628.420

             Unregistered practice unlawful, 628.540

      Permits for public accounting

             Censure of permit holders, grounds, 628.390

             Child support obligations, effect, 628.0345, 628.393

             Expiration and renewal, 628.0345, 628.380

             Failure to obtain annual permit grounds for disciplinary action, 628.390

             Fees, 628.380

             Practice without live permit unlawful, 628.540

             Reissuance, limitations, 628.420

             Requirements, 628.380

             Suspension, revocation or failure to renew, 628.390, 628.393, 628.415, 628.420

             Temporary permits for practice by nonresident accountants, 628.440

      Practice of public accounting defined, 628.023

      Prepaid services contracts with public employee organizations, 287.500-287.530

      Privileged communications, 49.125-49.205

      Probation, 628.395, 628.415

      Professional conduct, adoption and amendment of rules, 628.160

      Property, exemption from execution, 21.090

      Public accountants

             Certified public accountants may be known as public accountants, 628.290

             Continuing education requirements, 628.385-628.388

             Fees, 628.360-628.365

             Hearings, registered public accountant authorized to represent respondent, 628.410

             License

                   Child support obligations, effect, 628.0345, 628.393

                   Issuance, requirements for, 628.350

             Registration

                   Corporations, requirements for registration, 628.363

                   Limited-liability companies, requirements for registration, 628.365

                   Partnerships, requirements for registration, 628.360

                   Retired or inactive status, 628.380

             Suspension or revocation of license or registration

                   Appeal of decision of hearing officer or panel, 628.415

                   Grounds, 622A.410, 628.390, 628.393, 628.400

                   Issuance of new certificate, reregistration or modification of order, 628.420

                   Summary suspension authorized, 233B.127

             Use of designation or abbreviation, 628.470-628.490, 628.560

      Records, property of accountant, exceptions, limitations on transfer, 628.430

      Restraining orders, 628.570

      Rules of professional conduct, 628.160

      Schedules and memoranda, property of accountant, exceptions, limitations on transfer, 628.430

      State policy, 628.002

      Unlawful acts, penalties, 628.450-628.580

      Working papers, property of accountant, exceptions, limitations on transfer, 628.430

ACCOUNTS AND ACCOUNTING

      Attorney General, 228.140

      Banks, requirements, 658.115

      Book accounts, exemption from taxation, Art. 10 § 1, 361.228

      Budget Division, examination of public accounts, 353.195

      Child support, trustee of security for payment of, 125B.290

      County commissioners, 244.200, 244.205

      Custodian of minor, accounting of custodial property, 167.090

      Default judgment, necessity of taking account, NRCP 55(b)(2), JCRCP 55(b)(2)

      Definition

             Bank deposits and collections, 104.4104

             Secured transactions, 104.9102

      District attorneys, 252.140

      Estates of decedents (See ESTATES OF DECEDENTS)

      Evidence, NRCP 34, JCRCP 34

      Falsifying accounts, unlawful, 205.405

      Guardians

             Generally, 159.176-159.183

             Notice of hearing of account, 159.115

            Resignation of guardian of estate, accounting required, 159.1877

             Veterans’ guardians, duties, 160.100, 160.110

      Inspection by court order, NRCP 34, JCRCP 34

      Legislative Auditor, duties, 218.737-218.893

      Life tenants, accounting by, 153.050

      Local government finances (See also LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCES)

             Generally, 354.140-354.320

      Master’s statement of accounts, NRCP 53(d)(3), JCRCP 53(d)(3)

      Medical facilities, 449.450-449.530

      Partnerships

             Assignee’s right to an account, 87.270

             Books, inspection, 87.190, 87.270, 87.4335

             Death or retirement of partner, 87.420, 143.040

             Partner’s right to an account, 87.220, 87.430, 87.4336

      Property tax rolls and accounts (See PROPERTY TAX)

      Public officers

             Falsification and misappropriation of accounts, 204.030

             Withholding of settlement and payment of accounts, 281.320

      Special administrators, 140.080

      State Controller, 227.150, 227.190

      State of Nevada (See also STATE FINANCES AND FUNDS)

             Accounting Procedures Law, 353.291-353.3245

             Audits of state boards and commissions, 218.825

             Base budgets of state agencies, fundamental review, 218.5381-218.5386

             Internal accounting and administrative control, 353A.010-353A.100

      Taxation, Department of, power to examine accounts, 360.230

      Tenants for years, accounting by, 153.050

      Trust companies, common trust funds, 164.090

      Trustees (See TRUSTS)

ACCUSATIONS (See also INDICTMENT; PLEADINGS)

      Grand jury

             Accusations found or filed in district court, 172.035

             Indictment defined as accusation in writing, 172.005

             Prosecution by accusation, 172.025

             Transcripts, 172.225

      Presentment or indictment, when necessary, Art. 1 § 8

      Public officers, against, 172.025, 172.035, 283.300-283.430

      Transcript, preparation and delivery, 172.225

ACCUSED PERSONS (See also DEFENDANTS)

      Arraignments (See ARRAIGNMENTS)

      Bail (See BAIL)

      Communication with attorney or friends, 199.460

      Counsel, right to, Art. 1 § 8, 171.186, 171.188

      Criminal prosecutions generally (See CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS)

      Defense by attorneys in public employment prohibited, exception, 7.105

      Due process of law guaranteed, Art. 1 § 8

      Electronic supervision of unconvicted person detained before trial, 211.300, 212.220

      Magistrate to inform defendant of charge, 171.186

      Passport, surrender to court as condition of release on bail, 178.484

      Preliminary examination (See PRELIMINARY HEARINGS)

      Restrained unnecessarily, prohibition, 178.394

      Rights in criminal prosecutions, Art. 1 § 8, 178.388-178.3971

      Search of person charged with felony, 179.065

      Self-incrimination, protection against, Art. 1 § 8, 178.394

ACIDS (See also POISON)

      Controlled substance manufacturing, possession of certain chemicals prohibited, penalty, 453.322, 453.324, 453.5531

      Dangerous caustic or corrosive substances, regulation, 586.460-586.520

      Eyewear, protection required in school classes using toxic substances, 392.455

      Minors, employment unlawful where acids used, 609.190

      Water pollution, 503.430

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

      Adoption, consent to, 127.040, 127.053

      Appearance in proper person, DCR 20

      Certificates of acknowledgment, seal of court affixed, 1.180

      Clerk of Supreme Court, power to take and certify, 2.280

      Clerks of district courts, power to take and certify, 3.300

      Conveyances (See CONVEYANCES)

      County recorders, power to take and certify, 247.060

      Defective, effect, 111.347

      Definition, 240.002

      Deputy clerks of justice courts, power to take and certify, 4.350

      District judges, power to take and certify, 3.150

      Electronic acknowledgments, 719.280, 719.320

      Ethics laws, 281A.290, 281A.500

      False personation, penalty, 205.450

      Forms, 240.166, 240.1665, 240.1667, 240.169

      Justices of the peace, power to take and certify, 4.180

      Mechanics’ liens, agreements to extend time for commencement of action, 108.233

      Municipal judges, power to take and certify, 5.040

      Notarial act

             Taking acknowledgment defined as, 240.004

             Uniform Law on Notarial Acts, 240.161-240.169

      Notaries public, authority to take, 240.004, 240.060, 240.065

      Pleadings, DCR 20

      Pretrial proceedings, acknowledgment by use of audiovisual technology, 171.1975, 172.138

      Prisoner, execution of instrument by, 208.165

      Proof, officer taking false proof guilty of felony, 205.120

      Records of official acts of officers taking, liabilities and penalties, 281.180

      Small claims actions, affidavits, 73.015, JCRCP 89

      Supreme Court justices, power to take and certify, 2.190

ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME (See AIDS)

ACQUITTAL

      Appeal of order granting motion for acquittal, 177.015

      Arrest of judgment operates as, 176.545

      Bar to prosecution or indictment, when, 171.070, 171.075

      Civil libel, truth as a defense, when, Art. 1 § 9

      County, acquittal in other county a defense, 193.290

      Court advising verdict of acquittal, effect, 175.381

      Criminal history records, application for removal of certain records, 179A.160

      Criminal libel, truth as defense, Art. 1 § 9

      Discharge of defendant after acquittal, 175.541

      Double jeopardy, 174.085

      Effect of acquittal on merits, 174.085

      Foreign acquittal as defense, 193.280

      Insanity, procedures following acquittal for, 175.539, 178.467-178.469

      Judgment of acquittal, 176.105

      Justifiable or excusable homicide, 200.190

      Motion for judgment of acquittal after verdict of guilty or guilty but mentally ill, 175.381

      New trial, subsequent motion for, 175.381

      Proceedings not constituting acquittal, 174.085

      Prosecutor to pay costs for malicious prosecution or give security for costs, 176.115

      Reasonable doubt entitles defendant to acquittal, 175.191

      Sealing records upon acquittal, 175.543, 179.255

ACTIONS

      Abandoned mines, immunity from liability for fence or safeguard, 41.0331

      Abandoned property, actions involving (See UNCLAIMED PROPERTY ACT, UNIFORM)

      Abatement (See ABATEMENT OF ACTIONS)

      Adjournment (See ADJOURNMENT)

      Adoption, false information affecting natural parent in postadoptive contact agreements, 41.509

      Advance Directives for Health Care, Registry of, immunities, 449.945, 449.950

      Adverse possession (See ADVERSE POSSESSION)

      Aged persons, abuse, neglect, exploitation or isolation, recovery of civil penalty, 228.280

      Alcoholic beverages, liability of server for injuries inflicted by intoxicated person, 41.1305

      Alienation of affections, cause of action abolished, 41.370

      Amber Alert System, immunities, 432.380

      Ammunition confiscated during emergency, civil remedies, 41.0395

      Anatomical gifts, immunities, 451.592

      Appeals (See APPEALS)

      Arbitration (See ARBITRATION)

      Architects, actions for compensation, 623.357

      Assignment of Rents Act, Uniform, remedies of assignee, 107A.300, 107A.330

      Assistive devices for persons with disabilities, warranty actions, 597.266, 597.2665

      Athletes’ Agents Act, Uniform, institution’s right of action for violations, 398.490

      Attachment (See ATTACHMENT)

      Bills of lading, contents, 104.7309

      Bonds, surety (See BONDS, RECOGNIZANCES AND UNDERTAKINGS)

      Breach of promise to marry, cause of action abolished, 41.370-41.420

      Burn injuries, immunities for reports, 629.045

      Business trusts, derivative actions, 88A.410

      Certiorari (See CERTIORARI)

      Change of judge or justice, 1.225-1.235, DCR 18

      Change of venue (See VENUE)

      Channel clearance program, sovereign immunity, 532.220

      Charter schools, actions against, 386.550, 386.573, 386.575

      Check-cashing services (See CHECK-CASHING SERVICES)

      Child abuse or neglect (See CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT)

      Child support, establishment and enforcement of obligations (See CHILD SUPPORT)

      Children left unsupervised in vehicle, certain persons immune from liability for removing child, 202.575

      Children, liability of parent (See PARENT AND CHILD)

      Children’s Health Insurance Program, subrogation of rights, 422.293-422.293005

      Cities (See CITIES)

      Claim and delivery (See CLAIM AND DELIVERY)

      Class actions

             Arbitration programs inapplicable, NAR 3

             Attorney General’s powers and duties in certain actions, 228.200

             Dismissal or compromise, NRCP 23(e), JCRCP 23(e)

             Mandatory arbitration, actions excluded from program of, 38.255

             Prerequisites, NRCP 23, JCRCP 23

             Shareholders, 41.520, NRCP 23.1

             Unincorporated associations, NRCP 23.2, JCRCP 23.2

      Collection agencies, recovery of civil penalties, 649.390

      Colorado River, Interstate Compact for Jurisdiction on the, concurrent jurisdiction of courts, 171.079

      Commencement

             Complaint filed with court, NRCP 3, JCRCP 3

             In name of another, unlawful, 199.380

             Small claims court, JCRCP 88

             Time limitations, 11.010

      Common-interest communities

             Residential property, restrictions on actions relating to, 38.310

             Violations, 116.4117

      Community notification website, liability for prohibited use of information, 179B.280

      Computers and information services, victims authorized to bring action, 205.511

      Conservation districts, 548.440-548.455

      Consolidation for trial or hearing, NRCP 42(a), JCRCP 42(a)

      Construction defects, actions resulting from, 40.600-40.695

      Consumer fraud, 41.600

      Continuances (See CONTINUANCES)

      Contractors (See CONTRACTORS)

      Contracts (See CONTRACTS)

      Contribution among tortfeasors, 17.225-17.305

      Controlled substances, furnishing or allowing unlawful use, liability, 41.700

      Controversy without action, 29.010

      Corporations

             Actions against, 78.745-78.752

             Dissolved corporations, 78.595, 78.600, 78.615

             Insolvent corporations, 78.635

             Proof of existence, NRCP 9(a), JCRCP 9(a)

             Subscription contracts, default, 78.220

      Costs (See COURT COSTS AND FEES)

      Counties (See COUNTIES)

      County hospitals, collection of claims, 450.260

      Crimes, civil liability

             Conviction conclusive evidence to impose liability for related injury, 41.133

             Property loss or damage, 205.980

             Stolen property, purchase, receipt, possession or withholding, 41.580

      Criminal actions (See CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS)

      Criminal conversation, cause of action abolished, 41.370

      Custodial trusts, third persons, 166A.270, 166A.280

      Dairy products distributors, notice of certain actions to State Dairy Commission, 584.595

      Damages, actions for (See DAMAGES)

      Death by wrongful act (See WRONGFUL DEATH)

      Debts (See DEBTS AND DEBTORS)

      Declaratory judgments (See DECLARATORY JUDGMENTS)

      Deeds of trust, procedure for voiding sale of property, 107.080

      Defenses (See DEFENSES)

      Deferred deposit loans (See DEFERRED DEPOSIT LOANS, HIGH-INTEREST LOANS AND TITLE LOANS)

      Dismissal (See DISMISSAL OF ACTIONS)

      Districts (See DISTRICTS)

      Domicile, procedure for evidencing, 41.191-41.197

      E-mail containing advertisements, liability of persons transmitting, 41.705-41.735

      Employers and employees

             Child care provided to children of employees, 41.750

             Criminal history records, actions regarding, 179A.105, 179A.230

             Discharge of employee for appearance in court with or on behalf of child, 62D.130

             Disclosure of information to prospective employer, 41.755

             Intentional acts of employees outside scope of employment, 41.745

             Labor Commissioner, action against employer for failing to pay certain insurance premiums, 608.158

             Recovery of wages (See WAGES)

             Wrongful acts, neglect or default by employees, 41.130, 42.007

      Engineers, immunities for reports concerning, 625.405

      English language, proceedings to be conducted in, 1.040

      Environmental covenants, termination, amendment or enforcement, 445D.180, 445D.200

      Environmental impairment of real collateral, 40.508

      Equal employment opportunities, restoration of rights, 613.420

      Equal enjoyment of facilities or services, action for damages, 651.090

      Equity and law may be administered in same action, Art. 6 § 14

      Estrays and feral livestock, sovereign immunity for damages caused by, 569.010

      Eviction (See EVICTION)

      Evidence (See EVIDENCE; WITNESSES AND TESTIMONY)

      Executors and administrators, by or against (See ESTATES OF DECEDENTS)

      Exploitation of aged or vulnerable persons, immunities for reports by financial institutions, 657.290, 673.807, 677.707, 678.779

      Extradition, immunity from service of process in certain civil actions, 179.227

      Failure to prosecute, effect, NRCP 41(e), JCRCP 41(e)

      False actions, instigating unlawful, 199.320

      False claims submitted to governmental entities, ch. 357

      Farm equipment, liability of suppliers, 597.1163, 597.1173

      Fees (See COURT COSTS AND FEES)

      Firearms confiscated during emergency, civil remedies, 41.0395

      Foreclosure consultants, actions against, 645F.420

      Foreign judgments, enforcement of right to bring action, 17.390

      Foreign-money claims, 17.410-17.660

      Garlic growers, recovery of assessments, 556.100

      Garnishment (See GARNISHMENT)

      General appearance equivalent to personal service, NRCP 4(f), JCRCP 4(f)

      Genetic information, unlawful disclosures, 629.201

      Habeas corpus (See HABEAS CORPUS)

      Hazardous materials

             Contamination of property, recovery of clean-up costs from responsible party, 459.650

             Highly hazardous substances, actions by Attorney General, 459.3833, 459.3866, 459.3874

             Transportation violations, recovery of fines, 459.774

             Waste, actions by Attorney General, 459.537, 459.565, 459.760

      High-interest loans (See DEFERRED DEPOSIT LOANS, HIGH-INTEREST LOANS AND TITLE LOANS)

      High voltage lines, action for enforcement of civil penalty, 455.250

      Highway damage by water from canal or flume, 405.140, 405.150

      Home loans, unfair lending practices, 598D.110, 598D.120

      Identity theft, 41.1345

      In personam, process, NRCP 4(d), JCRCP 4(d)

      In rem, service of summons, NRCP 4(e)(1)(ii), JCRCP 4(e)(1)(ii)

      Indigent persons (See also INDIGENT PERSONS)

             Representation by attorneys in public employment, 7.065

             Waiver of costs and fees, 12.015, 65.040

      Information concerning cases, filing, 3.275

      Injunctions (See INJUNCTIONS)

      Interior designers, actions for compensation, 623.357

      Interpleader (See INTERPLEADER)

      Intervention (See INTERVENTION)

      Intoxicating liquors, liability of server for injuries inflicted by intoxicated person, 41.1305

      Investment securities, 104.8114

      Joinder (See JOINDER)

      Judge or justice, change, 1.225-1.235, DCR 18

      Judgments (See JUDGMENTS, DECREES AND ORDERS)

      Judicial confirmation, ch. 43

      Judicial retirement, claims for unpaid benefits, 1A.190

      Jurisdiction (See JURISDICTION OF COURTS)

      Juveniles, Interstate Commission on, authority to initiate action, 62I.015 (Art. XI § C)

      Land surveyors, immunities for reports concerning, 625.405

      Land use planning, actions by cities or counties, 278.243, 278.246

      Landscape architects, actions for compensation, 623A.357

      Law and equity may be administered in same action, Art. 6 § 14

      Letters of credit, wrongful dishonor or anticipatory repudiation, 104.5115

      Limitation of actions (See also LIMITATION OF ACTIONS)

             Generally, ch. 11

      Limited-liability companies, derivative actions, 86.483-86.489

      Limited partnerships, by and against, 87A.370, 87A.430, 87A.660-87A.680, 88.610-88.625

      Lis pendens (See LIS PENDENS)

      Local Government Finance, Committee on, limitations on liability, 41.075

      Local government purchasing, immunity of governing body from liability to certain bidders, 332.068

      Low-income owners of manufactured homes, fraudulently received assistance, 118B.219

      Managed care, immunities of external review organizations, 695G.290

      Mandamus (See MANDAMUS)

      Manufactured homes and parks, rescission of certain contracts, 118B.225

      Manufactured Housing, Account for Education and Recovery Relating to, recovery from, 489.4971

      Maternity, establishment, 126.231

      Mechanics’ liens, actions on (See MECHANICS’ AND MATERIALMEN’S LIENS)

      Mediation (See MEDIATION)

      Medicaid

             Providers of goods or services, civil liability, 422.580, 422.590

             Recovery of benefits paid, 422.29301-422.29308

             Subrogation of rights of recipients, 422.293-422.293005

      Medical malpractice actions (See MALPRACTICE)

      Medical use of marijuana, sovereign immunity for deleterious effects, 453A.810

      Milk distributors, notice of certain actions to State Dairy Commission, 584.595

      Minors, liability of parent (See PARENT AND CHILD)

      Mortgage brokers

             Actions against, recovery of costs and fees, 622.410, 645B.810

             Advertising spokespersons, liability, 645B.196

      Motor carriers, recovery of penalties for violations, 706.761, 706.771

      Motor vehicle dealers, distributors, manufacturers or rebuilders, actions against, 482.345

      Motor vehicles towed from private property, lawfulness of towing, 487.039

      Movie theater personnel, immunity for detaining movie piracy suspects, 205.216

      Murder or felonious killing of decedent, forfeiture of benefits by culpable actor, ch. 41B

      National Guard excepted from waiver of sovereign immunity, 41.0333

      Nuisance abatement

             City attorneys, action by, 268.4124, 268.4126

             Courts and magistrates, authority to order nuisance abated, 202.480

             District attorneys, action by, 244.360, 244.3603

             Persons harmed by nuisance, action by, 40.140

      One form only, Art. 6 § 14, NRCP 2, JCRCP 2

      Onion growers, recovery of assessments, 556.100

      Parties (See PARTIES TO ACTIONS)

      Partnerships, actions by and against, 87.4331, 87.4337, 87.4353

      Paternity, establishment, 126.071-126.221

      Pending (See PENDENCY OF ACTIONS)

      Personal injuries (See PERSONAL INJURIES)

      Personal property (See PERSONAL PROPERTY)

      Pets, civil liability for causing injury or death of certain pets, 41.740

      Pleadings (See PLEADINGS)

      Political subdivisions (See CITIES; COUNTIES; DISTRICTS; SCHOOL DISTRICTS; TOWNS)

      Pretrial conferences, NRCP 16, JCRCP 16

      Pretrial procedure, NRCP 16, NRCP 16.1, JCRCP 16, JCRCP 16.1

      Prisoners

             Frivolous actions

                   Deductions from individual account of offender, 209.246

                   Forfeiture of credits against sentence, 209.451

             Monetary judgments won against State, county or city, deductions, 176.278

             Recovery for personal injuries or loss of personal property, 41.0322

             Reimbursement for support and maintenance, recovery of amount, 211.245

      Products liability (See PRODUCTS LIABILITY)

      Prohibition (See PROHIBITION, WRITS OF)

      Property taxes (See PROPERTY TAX)

      Public administrators, duties, 253.080

      Public buildings, enforcement of accessibility requirements, 338.180

      Public roads, action to prevent denial of use, 405.195

      Public weighmasters, recovery of civil penalties, 582.310

      Quieting title (See QUIET TITLE ACTIONS)

      Quo warranto, ch. 35

      Racketeering, damages resulting from, 207.470, 207.480

      Real estate licensees, action for compensation, 645.270

      Real party in interest, prosecution in name of, NRCP 17(a), JCRCP 17(a)

      Real property (See REAL PROPERTY)

      Recommencement following dismissal for lack of subject matter jurisdiction, time, 11.500

      Recording, use of sound equipment, 3.380, 4.390

      Recreation areas, immunities for injuries or damage occurring outside area, 455B.450

      Recyclable materials, unauthorized collection, 444.585

      Register of actions, clerk of district court to maintain, 3.280

      Removal (See VENUE)

      Residential designers, actions for compensation, 623.357

      Revival of actions, NRCP 25(a), JCRCP 25(a)

      Salvage titles, fraudulent acts, 487.850

      Savings and loan associations, liability of and actions against officers or employees, 673.2211, 673.222

      School districts (See SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

      Sexual assault victims, unlawful disclosure of information, 41.1398

      Sidewalks, immunities of abutting property owners, 41.1315

      SLAPP suits, immunity for certain reports to governmental entity, 41.635-41.670

      Small claims (See SMALL CLAIMS COURTS)

      Smoking violations, recovery of civil penalty, 202.24925

      Sovereign immunity (See SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY)

      Sports officials, limitation of liability, 41.630

      State Bar, unlawful practice of law, 7.285

      State of Nevada, actions against

             Abandoned mine, immunity for construction of fence or safeguard, 41.0331

             Abandoned property in custody of Administrator, 120A.640, 120A.650, 120A.670

             Agencies may be sued without naming members of governing bodies, 12.105

             Attorney General (See also ATTORNEY GENERAL)

                   Defense of actions, 41.020

             Bond unnecessary, 18.140, 20.040, NRCP 65(c)

             Commencement of action, 41.010

             Consent to be sued, 41.0305-41.039, 282.290, 321.332

             Criminal act, action by person injured or killed while engaged in, 41.0334

             Default judgments, NRCP 55(e), JCRCP 55(e)

             Defendant, naming State as, 41.031, 41.0337

             Escheated property, recovery, 154.120

             Fees, exemption, 19.035

             Firearms confiscated during emergency, civil remedies, 41.0395

             Judgments against State, State Controller to draw warrants, 41.030

             Liability for acts of employees, 41.130, 41.745

             Minor driver in legal custody of State, liability of State, 41.0325

             Place of filing, 41.031

             Prescription drug prices, immunities related to website postings, 439.925

             Provision made by law, Art. 4 § 22

             Refunds of overpayments, claims for, 41.010

             Service of process, 12.105, 41.010, 41.031

             Services or advances, claims for, 41.010

            Settlement agreements, contents, confidentiality prohibited, 41.0375

             State Controller, duties, 41.020, 41.030

             Tort claims, venue, 13.020

             Tortious conduct, summary of claims, 41.0385

             Waiver of immunity of State and its agencies, 41.031

      State of Nevada, actions by

             Abandoned property, actions involving, 120A.690, 120A.710, 120A.720, 120A.740

            Attorney General, duties (See ATTORNEY GENERAL)

             Bond unnecessary, 18.140, 20.040, NRCP 65(c)

             Court fees, exemption, 19.035

             Debts owed agencies, collection, 353C.140

             False claims for government money, property or services, ch. 357

             False report of crime or emergency, recovery of response costs, 41.508

             Judicial Confirmation Law, ch. 43

             Limitation of actions, 11.040, 11.255

             Process, style of, Art. 6 § 13

             Public assistance, actions against responsible relatives, 422A.470, 422A.475

             Real property, State must sue within 7 years, when, 11.040

             Regulatory bodies, recovery of fees and costs, 622.410

             State Controller, duties (See STATE CONTROLLER)

      Statute of limitations (See LIMITATION OF ACTIONS)

      Stipulation as to place of trial, 1.050

      Substantial bodily harm defined, 0.060

      Summary proceedings

             Adoption of rules by Supreme Court or district courts, 29A.020

             Affidavits, contents and filing, 29A.050

             Appeal prohibited, 29A.090

             Applicability of rules of practice and procedure, 29A.030

             Delinquent insurers, 696B.500-696B.560

             Discovery prohibited, 29A.060

             Divorce, 125.181-125.184

             Eligible actions, 29A.040

             Estates of decedents, ch. 145, FJDCR 3, NJDCR 20

             Eviction, JCRCP 101-JCRCP 110

             Guardianship proceedings, 159.076

             Procedure at trial, 29A.080

             Trial memoranda, 29A.070

      Surety bonds (See BONDS, RECOGNIZANCES AND UNDERTAKINGS)

      Surveyors, immunities for reports concerning, 625.405

      Survival (See SURVIVAL OF ACTIONS)

      Tahoe Regional Planning Compact, priority for hearings concerning, 277.207

      Technological crimes, seizure and forfeiture of property, 179.1229, 179.1231, 179.1235

      Telemarketers, actions against, 228.610, 598.0999

      Tender of money, effect, 18.080

      Time shares, action by purchaser or Real Estate Administrator, 119A.475

      Time to appear and defend, NRCP 4(b), JCRCP 4(b)

      Title loans (See DEFERRED DEPOSIT LOANS, HIGH-INTEREST LOANS AND TITLE LOANS)

      Tour brokers or operators, actions against, 598.506

      Towing of vehicles from private property, lawfulness, 487.039

      Towns (See TOWNS)

      Transfer (See VENUE)

      Transfer of interest, NRCP 25(c), JCRCP 25(c)

      Trial calendar, NRCP 40, JCRCP 39A(a), JCRCP 40

      Uniform Commercial Code

             Action defined, 104.1201

             Enforcement of remedies, 104.1305

      Vacancy in office of judge, effect on action, 1.260

      Venue (See VENUE)

      Victims of crime

             Felonies, action for proceeds from material based on crime, 217.007

             Juvenile offenders paying restitution, action by victim for damages, 62E.610

             Personal injury actions (See VICTIMS OF CRIME)

             Sexual assault, action for unlawful disclosure of information, 41.1398

      Wage or commission claims, 607.170-607.190

      Warehouse receipts, contents, 104.7204

      Water pollution, remedies, 445A.675-445A.695

      Weights and measures, recovery of civil penalties, 581.417

      Whistleblowers, immunities (See WHISTLEBLOWERS)

      Wrongful death (See WRONGFUL DEATH)

ACTORS

      Industrial insurance, exclusion from coverage, 616A.110, 616B.656

      Minors

             Contracts for creative services, petition for judicial approval, 609.400-609.570

             Employment of child less than 14 years of age, permission of judge required, 609.245

             Maximum hours of employment of child less than 16 years of age, 609.240

             Tutoring of minors in entertainment industry, 392.019

      Producer-promoter-employer permits, 608.300-608.330

      Publicity, right of, 597.770-597.810

ACTS

      Foreign law, crimes also punishable under, 193.270, 208.010

      Legislative acts (See LEGISLATURE)

      Omission to perform, when not punishable, 193.320

      Secular acts, performance, 10.165

      Uniform acts (See UNIFORM ACTS)

ACUPUNCTURE (See ORIENTAL MEDICINE)

ACUTE CARE, FACILITIES FOR (See generally COUNTY HOSPITALS; HOSPITALS)

AD LITEM GUARDIANS (See GUARDIANS AND WARDS)

AD VALOREM TAXES (See GOVERNMENTAL SERVICES TAX; PROPERTY TAX)

ADDICTS (See also DRUG ABUSE PROGRAMS)

      Alcohol and drug abuse counselors

             Disciplinary action, grounds, 641C.700

             Treatment of persons with mental illness prohibited, 641C.360

      Athletic trainers, grounds for disciplinary action, 640B.700

      Barbers, grounds for disciplinary action, 643.185

      Chiropractors, unprofessional conduct, 634.018

      Civil commitment of drug addict convicted of crime, 458.290-458.350

      Clinical professional counselors and interns, grounds for disciplinary action, 641A.310

      Co-Occurring Disorders, Committee on, duties, 439.526-439.528

      Controlled substances generally (See CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES)

      Court reporters, grounds for disciplinary action, 656.250

      Definition, 453.098, 458.290

      Dentists and dental hygienists, unprofessional conduct, 631.3475

      Environmental health specialists, unprofessional conduct, 625A.170

      Explosives, transport or receipt unlawful, 202.760

      Firearms, possession or ownership prohibited, 202.360

      Gambling addicts (See PROBLEM GAMBLING)

      Hearing aid specialists, incompetence defined, 637A.0221

      Marriage and family therapists and interns, grounds for disciplinary action, 641A.310

      Massage therapists, grounds for disciplinary action, 640C.700

      Opticians, grounds for disciplinary action, 637.150

      Optometrists, grounds for disciplinary action, 636.295

      Oriental medicine, practitioners of, grounds for disciplinary action, 634A.170

      Osteopathic physicians, unprofessional conduct, 633.131

      Pharmacists and related licensees, 639.210, 639.2445

      Physical therapists, grounds for disciplinary action, 640.160

      Physicians, grounds for disciplinary action, 630.306

      Podiatric physicians and hygienists, grounds for disciplinary action, 635.130

      Prenatal illegal substance abuse, reports, 432B.170, 432B.220-432B.320, 432B.400

      Problem gambling counselors, grounds for disciplinary action, 641C.700

      Psychologists, professional incompetence defined, 641.026

      Secondhand dealers, receipt of property from addict unlawful, 647.140

      Social workers, grounds for disciplinary action, 641B.400

      Treatment and rehabilitation programs, 453.3361, 453.5532, 453.580-453.730

      Veterinarians, grounds for disciplinary action, 638.140

ADDRESS

      Apartment complex required to place address on exterior, 278.0231

      Assignment of Rents Act, Uniform, determination of address for giving notice, 107A.220

      Attorneys

             State Bar, requirement, register, SCR 79, SCR 98

             Stated in papers, NRCP 11(a), JCRCP 11(a)

             Stated in summons, NRCP 4(b), JCRCP 4(b)

      Boat certificate holders, notice of change of address, 488.155

      Body shops, notice of change of address, 487.680

      Business trusts and trustees, 88A.500, 88A.510, 88A.620, 88A.734

      Check-cashing services, change of address by licensee, notice and approval, 604A.660

      Chiropractors and assistants, notice of change of address, 634.129

      Commercial buildings to include address on exterior, 278.0231

      Corporations, registered agents and registered offices, 78.090, 78.095

      Cosmetological license or certificate for public display, address of holder prohibited, 644.135

      Court reporters, notice of change of address, 656.260

      Credit unions, list of officers and directors, 678.430

      Defendant, process mailed to, NRCP 4(e)(1)(iii), JCRCP 4(e)(1)(iii)

      Deferred deposit loans, change of address by licensee, notice and approval, 604A.660

      Domestic violence victims, program for fictitious address, 217.462-217.471

      Drivers’ licenses, notice of change of address, 483.390

      Ex-felons and certain convicted persons, registration requirements, 179C.110, 179C.200

      Guardians, filing, 159.073

      High-interest loans, change of address by licensee, notice and approval, 604A.660

      Installment loan licensees, notice of change, penalty, 675.220

      Insurance consultants, notice of change of address, 683C.105

      Insurers, notice of change of address, 693B.030

      Juvenile court proceedings, confidentiality of victim’s address, 62D.440

      Limited-liability companies, 86.231, 86.269, 86.5464

      Limited-liability partnerships, registered agents, 87.480

      Limited partnerships, registered agents, 87A.215, 88.330

      Locksmiths, notice of change of address, 655.070

      Motor vehicle physical damage appraisers, notice of change of address, 684B.090

      Motor vehicle registration, notice of change of address, 482.283

      Notaries public, disclosure of address in application unnecessary, 240.030

      Parties to actions

             Service of process, NRCP 4(e)(1), NRCP 5(b), JCRCP 4(e)(1), JCRCP 5(b)

             Stated in papers, NRCP 11(a), JCRCP 11(a)

      Peace officers, confidentiality of home address, exceptions, 289.025

      Personal representatives, filing with county clerk, 143.190

      Physicians, duties, 630.254, 630.255

      Plaintiff, address to be stated in summons, NRCP 4(b), JCRCP 4(b)

      Public buildings to include address on exterior, 278.0231

      Safe mechanics, notice of change of address, 655.070

      Sex offenders

             Juvenile sex offenders, duties, 62F.220

             Probation or suspended sentence, terms and conditions, 176A.410

      Sexual assault victims

             Exclusion of evidence, 48.071

             Fictitious address program, 217.462-217.471

      Stalking victims, program for fictitious address, 217.462-217.471

      Telemarketers, disclosure of purchaser’s address restricted, 599B.200

      Title insurers, notice of change of address, 692A.113

      Title loans, change of address by licensee, notice and approval, 604A.660

      Unknown

             Attorneys, service of process, NRCP 5(b), JCRCP 5(b)

             Defendant, service by publication, NRCP 4(e)(1)(ii), JCRCP 4(e)(1)(ii)

      Witnesses

             Civil actions, disclosures, NRCP 16.1(a)(2), NRCP 27

             Criminal proceedings, prohibition on disclosure of address, 174.234

             Expert witnesses, stated in witness list, NRCP 16.1(a)(3)

ADEMPTION (See WILLS)

ADJOURNMENT

      Absence of jury, court must remain open, 175.471

      Actions, when party or attorney member of Legislature, 1.310

      Court, absence of judge or justice, 1.060

      Jury to be admonished at, 175.401

      Legislature (See LEGISLATURE)

      Pending jury’s verdict, 175.471

      Proceedings by master, NRCP 53(d)(1), JCRCP 53(d)(1)

ADJUDICATION OF VESTED WATER RIGHTS (See WATER)

ADJUSTERS, INSURANCE (For specific provisions, see INSURANCE ADJUSTERS)

      Generally, ch. 684A

ADJUSTMENT, BOARDS OF

      Airport zoning, 497.150-497.170, 497.200

      Conservation districts, 548.460-548.610

      Zoning generally, 278.270-278.315

ADJUTANT GENERAL (See NATIONAL GUARD)

ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF

      Administrative Procedure Act, ch. 233B

      Administrative Services Division

             Chief

                   Appointment, 232.215

                   Classification and removal, 232.2165

             Duties of Division, 232.2195

      Budget

             Base budgets, fundamental review, 218.5381-218.5386

             State Budget Act, 353.150-353.246

      Budget Division

             Accountability programs, consultations with Superintendent of Public Instruction, 385.347

             Achievement and proficiency exams, receipt of reports, 389.017, 389.560

             Audit reports of state agencies, receipt, 218.825, 353.325

             Chief

                   Deputy and Chief Assistant, appointment, 232.217

                   Director of Department may be Chief of Division, 232.215

                   Duties generally, 353.185

                   Executive budget report, duties, 353.263

                   Merit Award Board, appointment of member, 285.030

                   Powers generally, 353.185

                   Qualifications, 353.175

                   State Board of Examiners, Clerk, 353.190

                   Technical Advisory Committee on Future State Revenues, member, 353.229

             Deputy and Chief Assistant, appointment, classification, other employment, 232.217

             Education, Department of, report from, 388.700

             Ethics Commission, duties regarding assessments for support of, 281A.270

             Examination of public accounts, 353.195

             Financial disclosure statements, duties, 281A.640

             Green building tax abatement, duties, 701A.110

             Insurance Premiums, Fund for, creation, deposits and expenditures, 331.187

             Investigation of organization, costs of operation and duplication of work of public agencies, 353.200

             Lease-purchase or installment-purchase agreements, receipt and review, 353.600, 353.610

             Public Employees’ Retirement System, duties, 286.282

             School financial officers, training programs, 387.304

             State budget (See STATE FINANCES AND FUNDS)

             Textbooks, instructional supplies and instructional hardware, formula for expenditures, 387.206

             Uniforms for state employees, approval, 281.121

      Buildings and Grounds Division

             Art on state property, cooperation with certain state agencies, 233C.025, 341.211

             Assignment of office space for state agencies, 331.120

             Buildings, interference with activities unlawful, 203.119

             Capital improvement reports, duties, 331.093

             Capitol Building, maintenance and supervision, 331.130

             Central Mailing Room, establishment and maintenance, 331.105

             Chief

                   Appointment, 232.215

                   Classification and removal, 232.2165

                   Deputy and Chief Assistant, appointment, 232.217

                   Powers and duties, 331.100

                   Qualifications, 331.040

             Electronic surveillance of buildings and grounds restricted, 331.220

             Employees, 331.060

             Energy use in state buildings, tracking program, 331.095

             Expenditures for authorized maintenance and repairs, 331.080

             Extra services to state agencies, charges authorized, 331.085

             Funds

                   Communications Fund, creation, sources and use, 331.103, 331.104

                   Operating Fund

                          Creation and use, 331.101, 331.140

                          Deposits, 331.085, 331.090, 331.102

             Gaming Commission, Nevada, offices furnished for, 463.028, 463.100

             Gaming Control Board, State, offices furnished for, 463.100

             Insurance, Division of, office furnished for, 679B.060

             Jurisdiction over certain state buildings, 331.070

             Lease of offices outside state buildings, 331.110, 407.057, 561.235

             Lease of state lands to charitable or educational entity, approval, 322.065

             Maintenance and repairs, authorized expenditures for, 331.080

             Motor Vehicles, Department of, offices furnished for, 481.055

             Operating cost-savings measures contracts, duties, 333A.080

             Press, assignment of permanent space, 331.120

             Protection of property, 331.140

             Public Safety, Department of, offices furnished for, 480.160

             Public Utilities Commission of Nevada, offices furnished for, 703.120

             Rent, authorization to accept, 331.090

             Repairs to state buildings, 331.070

      Charter schools, budget reports, 386.600

      Composition, 232.213

      Computers, establishment of written policy on appropriate use, 242.300

      Creation, 232.213

      Delinquent fees or penalties, procedure for collection, ch. 353C

      Director

             Aging Services Division, temporary advances, 353.353

             Audits of state agencies, plans for corrective action, 218.8235-218.8245

             Biennial report, duties, 345.065-345.080

             Budget accounts supported by administrative assessments, duties concerning advances, 353.359

             Budget Division Chief, Director may be, 232.215

             College Savings Plans of Nevada, Board of Trustees of the, member, 353B.005

             Credit card, debit card or electronic payments to State, duties, 353.1465

             Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, Department of, temporary advances, 353.347

             Generally, 232.214, 232.215

             Hearing officers, appointment, 616C.300

             Industrial insurance, licensing of employers’ representatives, 616C.325

             Internal accounting and administrative control, duties, 353A.020, 353A.025

             Marlette Lake Water System, duties, 331.160

             Medallions and bars bearing State Seal, duties, 235.012-235.016

             Mental Health and Developmental Services, Division of, temporary advances, 353.351

             Public Employees’ Benefits Program, Board of the, member, 287.041

             Rangeland Resources Commission, report from, 563.370

             Records, Committee to Approve Schedules for the Retention and Disposition of Official State, member, 239.073

             Reimbursement of costs for provision of certain services by state agencies, duties, 353.148

             School Districts, Fund to Assist in Financing Capital Improvements, administration, 387.333, 387.3335

             Sheep Inspection Account, receipt of annual statement, 562.195

             State vehicles, duties regarding labeling, 334.010

             Statewide cost allocation plan, annual preparation, 353.331

             Statistical abstract, duties, 345.090-345.120

             Terminated state agencies, duties, 232B.100

             Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, temporary advances, 353.357

             Woolgrowers’ State Account for Control of Predatory Animals, receipt of annual statement, 567.125

      Federal block grants, approval of allocations of money received under, 353.345

      Gifts or grants, authority to accept, 353.335

      Governor-Elect, transition expenses to be included in Department budget, 223.025

      Group insurance premiums for retired public employees, duties, 287.046

      Hearings Division

             Chief, Director of Department to be, 232.215

             Industrial insurance

                   Appeals officers, standards, code of conduct, 616C.295

                   Assessments levied on insurers, 232.680, 616A.425

                   Claims for benefits, annual reports, 616C.295

                   Contested claims, establishment of procedures, redaction of personal identifying information of claimant, 616C.310

                   Hearing officers

                          Appointment, salaries, classification, 232.215, 616C.300

                          Code of conduct, adoption, 616C.295

                          Immunity for disclosure of information relating to violations, 616D.020

                          Powers and duties, 616C.330, 616D.050-616D.100

                          Qualifications and training, 616C.295

                   Insurers, compensation for Division services, 616A.470

             Occupational diseases, establishment of procedures for contested cases, 617.165

             Salaries and expenses to be paid by insurers, 232.680

             State purchasing, appeals by unsuccessful bidders, 333.370

             Superintendent of Public Instruction, requests for hearing officer, 391.3161, 391.322

             Victims of crime, duties concerning compensation, 217.010-217.270

      Industrial insurance, responsibilities, 616A.465

      Internal Audits, Division of

             Annual reports, 353A.065

             Chief

                   Appointment, 232.215

                   Classification and removal, 232.2165

                   Deputy and Chief Assistant, appointment, 232.217

                   Duties, 353A.045, 353A.047

                   Qualifications, 353A.041

             Corrective actions by agencies, 353A.090, 353A.100

             Definitions, 353A.031-353A.036

             Duties, prohibited acts, 353A.055

             Executive Branch Audit Committee, creation and duties, 353A.038

             Manager of Internal Controls, appointment, qualifications and duties, 353A.045, 353A.047

             Preliminary findings and final reports, 353A.085

             Records, availability to Division, 353A.038

             Staff, 353A.041

      Legislative bills or joint resolutions, review of fiscal notes, 218.275

      Legislative review of public agencies, ch. 232B

      Marlette Lake Water System, duties, 331.160-331.180, Special & Local Acts Volume

      Medically Indigent, Fund for the Institutional Care of the, receipt of report, 428.490

      Minority Affairs, Nevada Commission on, assistance, 232.864

      Motor Pool, State (See also MOTOR POOL, STATE)

             Appointments, 232.215-232.217

             Establishment of Division authorized, 232.213

             Generally, ch. 336

      Operating Fund for Administrative Services, 232.219

      Parole and probation, annual projections, duties, 176.0129

      Parole Commissioners, State Board of, review of practices, 176.0129

      Payments of money for services provided by state agencies, procedures, 353.146-353.148

      Prisoners, annual projections, 176.0129

      Public Utilities Commission of Nevada, report from, 703.025

      Purchasing Division

             Assistants, number and qualifications, 232.217, 333.100

             Bribery by bidders, prohibited acts, 333.800, 334.080

             Chief

                   Appointment, 232.215

                   Classification and removal, 232.2165

                   Industrial Programs, Committee on, member, 209.4817

                   Qualifications, 333.060

             Deputy and Chief Assistant, appointment, 232.217

             Donated Commodities Account, creation and use, 333.124, 333.225

             Food, Supplemental Food Program, 333.225

             Governor’s Mansion, required inventory, 331.155

             Local governments, voluntary purchases from Division authorized, 332.135

             Nevada System of Higher Education inventory, delivery to Division, 396.436

             Offices, 333.110

             Operating cost-savings measures contracts, duties, 333A.080, 333A.082, 333A.086

             Powers and duties, 333.130-333.230, 333.375

             Prison industrial and agricultural programs, approval of emergency purchases, 209.4815

             Rental of equipment and property from other using agency, program for, 331.097

             State Purchasing Fund

                   Creation and use, 333.120

                   Transfers from State General Fund, 333.125

             Unscheduled or emergency purchases, duties, 333.380

             Use of services and facilities

                   Civil Air Patrol, 333.469

                   Judicial Department, 333.469

                   Legislative Department, 333.469

                   Local governments, 332.135, 333.410

                   Nevada System of Higher Education, 332.135, 333.410

                   Public Employees’ Benefits Program, 287.043

                   Public Employees’ Retirement System, 286.110

             Warehouse buildings, repayment of construction costs, 331.137, 333.121

      Records, ch. 239

      Residential confinement, annual projection of persons in, 176.0129

      Retirees’ Health and Welfare Benefits Fund, State, receipt of audits, 287.04366

      Risk Management Division

             Factors for determinations regarding insurance coverage, 331.186

             Insurance Premiums, Fund for, creation and use, 331.187

             Prison industry or work program, industrial insurance coverage, 616B.028

             Staff, 331.1845

             State Risk Manager

                   Appointment, 232.215

                   Chief of Division, 331.182

                   Conflicts of interest prohibited, 331.183

                   Duties generally, 331.182, 331.184

      Sentences imposed, review, 176.0129

      Sovereign immunity waived, 41.0305-41.039

      State Distributive School Account, report from State Controller, 387.124

      Superintendent of Public Instruction, reports from, 386.600, 387.303

      Women, Nevada Commission for, assistance, 233I.080

ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES (See ESTATES OF DECEDENTS)

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSESSMENTS

      Advance from State General Fund for budget account supported by assessments, 353.359

      Authorization, 176.0611, 176.0613

      Collection, 176.059-176.064

      Court facilities, assessments for purposes of, 176.0611

      Credit or debit cards, acceptance for money owed court, 1.113

      Delinquent payments

             Attachment or garnishment of defendant’s property, wages or other money, 176.064

             Collection agencies, contracts for collection, 176.064

             Collection fee, 176.064

             Credit reporting agencies, delinquency reported to, 176.064

             Deemed uncollectible, 176.059-176.0613

             Driver’s license, suspension or denial, 176.064

             Imprisonment, 176.064-176.075

      Distribution, generally, 176.059-176.062

      Domestic violence battery, 200.485

      Felonies, amount of assessment, 176.062

      Graffiti violations, 206.340, 244.3695, 268.4085

      Gross misdemeanors, amount of assessment, 176.062

      Installment payments, 176.059-176.0613, 176.085

      Judgment for assessment constitutes lien, 176.275

      Judgment of conviction, inclusion, 176.105

      Juvenile court, imposition, 62E.270, 62E.430, 62E.700, 62E.730

      Limitations on use, 176.059-176.062

      Misdemeanors, amount of assessment, 176.059-176.0613

      Monthly reports by county treasurers, 249.085

      Prisoners, wage deductions for payment of assessments owed, 209.247, 209.463

      Public works, assessments relating to wage violations, 338.090

      Reduction, 176.085

      Specialty court programs, assessments for purposes of, 176.059, 176.0613

      Supreme Court, duties regarding receipt of distributions, 2.185

ADMINISTRATIVE FINES OR PENALTIES (See generally FINES)

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND PROCEDURE

      Generally, ch. 233B

      Advisory opinions, 233B.120

      Agency defined, 233B.031

      Alcohol, admissibility of affidavit or declaration concerning existence or quantity, 50.315-50.330

      Appeals of final judgments of district courts, 233B.150

      Applicability of Administrative Procedure Act, 233B.039

      Commodities, notice of intent or summary order, 91.270

      Contested cases

             Adverse decision, contents, 233B.125

             Agency officials and employees

                   Communications with parties, limitations, 233B.126

                   Procedure when majority have not heard case, 233B.124

             Counsel, representation by, 233B.121

             Definition, 233B.032

             Disqualification of officer, replacement, 233B.122

             Evidence, 233B.123, 233B.131

             Health and Human Services, Department of, 422.276-422.279, 422A.275-422A.300

             Health Care Financing and Policy, Division of, 422.306

             Informal disposition, 233B.121

             Investigators, prohibition against taking part in adjudication, 233B.122

             Legislator as party to action or attorney, adjournment or continuation of proceedings during legislative session, 1.310

             License cases, applicability of laws, requirements, 233B.127

             Notice of hearing, 233B.121

             Oath of witness, 233B.123

             Party defined, 233B.035

             Prosecutors, prohibition against taking part in adjudication, 233B.122

             Public Employees’ Benefits Program, Board of the, procedures, 287.043

             Record, contents, 233B.121

             Witnesses, 233B.121, 233B.123

      Controlled substance, admissibility of affidavit or declaration concerning existence or quantity, 50.315-50.330

      Decisions

             Judicial review, 233B.130-233B.135

             Stay, 233B.140

      Declaratory orders, 233B.120

      Disability, person with a, as witness, 233B.1235

      Economic development zones, 274.110-274.140

      Emergency actions, explanatory statements, 233B.0658

      Gaming Commission, Nevada, procedure for adoption, amendment or repeal of regulations, 463.145

      Intercollegiate athletics, imposition of sanctions, proceedings, 398.155-398.255

      Legislative intent, 233B.020

      Licenses, applicability, 233B.127

      Licensing defined, 233B.034

      Local Government Employee-Management Relations Board, rules, 288.110

      Local governments, procedure for adoption of rules affecting businesses, 237.030-237.150

      Meeting of public body to consider administrative action against person, notice requirements, 241.034

      Minors, violation of regulations, 62B.330, 62C.010

      Motor Vehicles, Department of, hearings, 360A.020, 482.565, 487.990

      Nevada Rules on the Administrative Docket, NRAD 1-NRAD 14

      Oaths or affirmations, authority to administer, 233B.1233

      Regulations

             Adoption, 233B.040-233B.0617, 233B.064

             Authority to adopt (See specific agency or officer)

             Comment from public and businesses affected, 233B.0603, 233B.061

             Contents, 233B.040

             Declaratory judgment actions to determine validity, 233B.110

             Definition, 233B.038

             Delivery to State Library and Archives Administrator or public library, 233B.0607, 233B.070

             Effective date, 233B.070

             Emergency actions not defined as regulation, 233B.038

             Emergency regulations

                   Adoption, effective date, 233B.0613, 233B.070

                   Definition, 233B.033

                   Distribution, 233B.062, 233B.070

                   Review of regulations by Legislative Commission or Subcommittee to Review Regulations, procedures, 233B.0633, 233B.067

             Enforcement, 233B.040

             Entities other than agencies, treatment of regulations adopted by, 233B.045, 233B.062

             Examination, revision of text by Legislative Counsel, 233B.063

             Exemptions from requirements, 233B.039

             Filing with Secretary of State, 233B.067, 233B.0675, 233B.0681

             Forms required by agencies, review and amendment, 233B.115

             Governor’s authority to amend or suspend regulation, 233B.100

             Guidelines for drafting, development by Attorney General, 233B.062

             Hearings, 233B.061, 241.020

             Inactive file, Secretary of State, 233B.080

             Informational statement concerning adopted regulations, requirements, 233B.066-233B.067

            Inspection and copying by public, 233B.050, 233B.0607, 233B.067, 233B.0677, 233B.070

             Judicial notice, 47.140

             Legislative Commission to review, Art. 3 § 1, 233B.0633, 233B.067-233B.0681

             Legislative Committee on Health Care, receipt of certain regulations, 233B.063, 233B.070, 439B.225

             Legislative Counsel Bureau

                   Costs of examination and revision, reimbursement, 233B.0635, 233B.065

                   Emergency regulations, copy to be filed with Bureau, 233B.070

                   Proposed regulations, submission to Bureau, 233B.063

                   Review of regulations by Legislative Commission or Subcommittee to Review Regulations, duties, 233b.0677

                   Temporary regulations, duties, receipt of copy, 233B.0633, 233B.070

             Legislative review may be provided by law, Art. 3 § 1

             Material published by another authority, adoption by reference, 233B.040

             Nevada Administrative Code

                   Citation of authority to adopt regulations, 233B.065

                   Distribution, 233B.065

                   Judicial notice, 47.140

                   Permanent regulations to be incorporated in, 233B.062

                   Printing, 233B.065

                   Ratification, 233B.0395

                   Style and form, 233B.065

                   Sunset review by agency, inclusion of information regarding, 233B.065

             Notice of adoption, amendment or repeal, 233B.060, 233B.0603

             Nullification by legislative agency, Art. 3 § 1

             Objections to regulations

                   Forms required by agency, objection to, procedures, 233B.115

                   Limitations, 233B.0617

                   Permanent regulations, 233B.067, 233B.0675

                   Temporary regulations, 233B.0633

             Permanent regulations

                   Adoption after adoption of temporary regulation, 233B.060

                   Amendment or suspension by adoption of temporary regulation, 233B.063

                   Approval required, 233B.064

                   Definition, 233B.036

                   Incorporation in Nevada Administrative Code, 233B.062

                   Objection to, review and resubmission by agency, 233B.067, 233B.0675

                   Review by Legislative Commission or Subcommittee to Review Regulations, 233B.067-233B.0681

             Petitions for adoption, amendment or repeal, 233B.100

             Presumption of regularity of adoption, 233B.090

             Publication of regulations, form, 233B.070

             Reasons for agency action, issuance of statement, 233B.064

             Register of administrative regulations

                   Occupational safety citations, inclusion of report relating to, 618.347

                   Publication, immunities, 233B.0653-233B.0658

             Review by agency at least every 10 years, 233B.050

             Small businesses, regulations affecting, 233B.0382, 233B.0608, 233B.0609, 233B.105

             Subcommittee to Review Regulations, appointment, 233B.067

             Suspension by Governor or legislative agency, Art. 3 § 1, 233B.100

             Temporary regulations

                   Adoption and expiration, 233B.063

                   Definition, 233B.0385

                   Distribution, 233B.062, 233B.070

                   Effective date, 233B.070

                   Permanent regulation may be amended or suspended by adoption of temporary regulation, 233B.063

                   Review by Legislative Commission or Subcommittee to Review Regulations, 233B.0633, 233B.0677

             Validity, 233B.050

             Waiver of review, 233B.0681

      Rules of practice

             Adoption, review, 233B.050

             Secretary of State, duties, 233B.070

      Securities Division, summary orders and emergency proceedings, 90.800, 90.820

ADMINISTRATORS

      Court Administrator (See COURT ADMINISTRATOR)

      Estates (See ESTATES OF DECEDENTS)

      Insurance (See INSURANCE ADMINISTRATORS)

      Public (See PUBLIC ADMINISTRATORS)

ADMISSIBILITY OF EVIDENCE (See EVIDENCE)

ADMISSIONS (See also CONFESSIONS)

      First Judicial District Court, local rule, FJDCR 16

      Form of responses, NRCP 26(f), JCRCP 26(f)

      Genuineness of documents, NRCP 36, JCRCP 25A, JCRCP 36

      Number of requests for admissions, NRCP 36(c), JCRCP 36(c)

      Partners, evidence against partnership, 87.110

      Pleadings, failure to deny, effect, NRCP 8(d), JCRCP 8(d)

      Pretrial conferences, NRCP 16(c), JCRCP 16

      Quotation of admissions, rights at trial, JCRCP 43(d)

      Sale of goods, oral contracts, 104.2201

      Service of summons, proof, NRCP 4(g), JCRCP 4(g)

ADOLESCENT TREATMENT CENTER

      Designation as facility of Division of Child and Family Services, 433B.110

      Mental illness, children with, generally (See MENTAL ILLNESS, PERSONS WITH)

ADOPTION BY REFERENCE

      Cities, specialized or uniform code, 268.012

      Counties, specialized or uniform code, 244.105, 244.117

      Covenants in deeds of trust, 107.030, 107.040

      Covenants in real and chattel mortgages, 106.020, 106.025

      Regulations, material published by another authority, 233B.040

      Separation agreement, subsequent divorce, 123.080

      Statements in pleading, NRCP 10(c), JCRCP 10(c)

      Telecommunication rules and regulations, 704.215

      Towns, code, 269.167

ADOPTION OF ADULTS

      Agreement of adoption, 127.190

      Applicability of laws, 127.005

      Consent, 127.200

      Decree of adoption, 127.210

      District court, original jurisdiction, 127.190

      Exception to payment of additional court fees, 19.030

      Hearings, 127.210

      Inheritances, parent and child, 127.190

      Investigation and report may be required by court, 127.210

      Jurisdiction of district court, 127.190

      Natural parents, consent unnecessary, 127.200

      Notice, 127.210

      Parent-child relationship, establishment, 126.041

      Petition, 127.210

      Residence requirements, 127.210

      Rights and duties, 127.190

ADOPTION OF CHILDREN

      Generally, ch. 127

      Action to set aside adoption, 127.165

      Adoptive parents (See also Petitioners, this heading)

             Age of adoptive parents, requirement, 127.020

             Consideration of applicant for approval, notice, 432.027

             Entitlement of petitions, reports and orders, 127.100

             Financial assistance in certain cases, 127.186

             Home, when deemed foster home, 424.013, 424.090

             Identifying information, disclosure, 127.230

             Investigation of prospective parents, 127.120, 127.2805-127.2817

             Medical records and other information relating to child, receipt, 127.152, 442.400

             Residence requirement, 127.060

             Rights and duties, 127.160

             Trial placement of child in prospective home, requirements, 127.280

             Two or more children, adoption of, 127.060

      Advertising by unlicensed person or organization unlawful, 127.310

      Age

             Adoptive parent to be at least 10 years older than child to be adopted, 127.020

             Child over 14 years of age must consent to adoption, 127.020

      Agencies which may accept relinquishments and consent to adoption, 127.050

      Agencies which provide child welfare services

             Assault or battery of employee making home visit, penalty, 200.471, 200.481

             Consent, 127.050, 127.186

             Death of child placed by agency, review by multidisciplinary teams, 432B.405

             Fees for services, 127.275

             Foster homes, approval of placement for care or adoption, 424.070

             Investigations and reports, 127.120, 127.130, 127.2805-127.2817

             Maintenance and special services for children, 432.010-432.095

             Order of adoption to be provided to, 127.150

             Regulations, adoption, conformance, 127.230

      Appeals of orders, judgments or decrees, 127.180

      Applicability of laws, 127.005

      Attorneys, limitations on participation, 127.285

      Birth certificates, information provided in reports of adoption, 440.310

      Booklet on adoption, preparation, contents and distribution, 127.009

      Broadcast or publication of information concerning certain children, 127.283

      Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act inapplicable to proceedings, 125A.205

      Child-placing agencies (See CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES)

      Compensation

             Attorney, compensation for legal services, 127.285

             Natural parent’s consent, offer or acceptance of compensation unlawful, 127.287, 127.288

             Special needs, adoption of children with, 127.186, 127.400-127.420

             Unlicensed persons, request or receipt of compensation unlawful, exception, 127.290, 127.300

      Confidentiality

             Consent to adoption, 127.057

             Files, records and hearings, 127.140

             Investigations, identity of person interviewed or submitting information, 127.2817

             Reports, 127.130

             State Register for Adoptions, release of information, 127.007

      Consent

             Acknowledgment, 127.040, 127.053

             Agency which provides child welfare services, 127.050, 127.186

             Child over age 14 years of age must consent to adoption, 127.020

             Child-placing agencies, 127.050, 127.186

             Compensation for consent of natural parent, unlawful acts, 127.287, 127.288

             Confidentiality, 127.057

             Contents, 127.053

             Copy to be provided to agency which provides child welfare services, 127.057

             Execution required before placement in adoptive home, exception, 127.043

             Father, 127.040, 127.070

             Guardian, 127.040

             Mother, 127.040, 127.043, 127.070

             Parental rights terminated, consent unnecessary, 127.090

             Parents, 127.040, 127.043, 127.070

             Penalty for unlawful disclosure or for failure to notify agency, 127.057

             Recommendations, 127.057

             Requirements, 127.040, 127.053

             Revocation or nullification prohibited, exceptions, 127.080, 127.2815

             Validity, 127.053, 127.070

             Witnesses, 127.053, 127.055

      Court fees, exemption from or reduction of certain fees, 19.030, 19.034

      Custody of child relinquished for adoption, 127.051

      Death of child placed by child welfare agency, review by multidisciplinary teams, 432B.405

      Definitions, 127.003

      Dental care, plans for, coverage of adopted children, 695D.210

      Discharge of natural parent’s obligation for support, 125B.120

      Discrimination based on familial status prohibited, 207.300, 207.310, 645.321, 645C.480

      District courts, original jurisdiction, 127.010

      Driver’s license application signed by state officer or employee while minor in legal custody of State, liability, 41.0325

      Family courts, original jurisdiction, 3.223

      Federal money, establishment and enforcement of standards for receipt, 432.0155

      Fees for services of agency which provides child welfare services, 127.275

      Fetal alcohol syndrome, request for and use of information from natural parent, 442.400

      Financial assistance, special needs children, 127.186, 127.400-127.420, 442.180-442.230

      Foster care

             Approval of Division of Child and Family Services required for placement or adoption of child, 424.070

             Consideration of applicant for approval as provider of care, notice, 432.027

             Family foster home defined, 424.013

             Investigation of prospective parents, placement of child pending, 127.2815, 424.090

             Maintenance and special services for children, 432.010-432.095

             Petition by foster parents, considerations by court, 127.150

             Termination of parental rights for purposes of adoption by foster parents, 128.108

      Fraternal benefit societies, coverage, 695A.159

      Guardian, appointment, 127.045

      Health insurance policies, coverage, 689A.030, 689A.043, 689B.033

      Health maintenance organizations, coverage, 695C.173

      Hearings to be closed and confidential, 127.140

      Industrial insurance, child conclusively presumed dependent, 616C.070

      Inheritances, parent and child, 127.160, 134.190

      Injunctions, 127.282

      Interstate compacts

             Adoption and medical assistance, 127.400-127.420

             Placement of children, 127.320-127.350

      Investigations, reports and recommendations

             Adverse report, petitioner may rebut, 127.130

             Confidentiality of reports, 127.130

             Court-ordered investigation when petition for adoption pending, 127.120

             Fees for services of agency which provides child welfare services, 127.275

             Fingerprints of prospective parents, submission, 127.281

             Placement of child during and on completion of investigation, 127.2815

             Prospective adoptive parents, investigation of, 127.2805

             Suitability of prospective adoptive home, criteria for determining, 127.2817

             Unfavorable investigation, review and response by prospective parent, 127.2817

             Unreported adoption or permanent free care of unrelated child, investigation, 127.282

      Jurisdiction of courts, 3.223, 127.010

      Maintenance and services for children awaiting adoptive placement, 432.010-432.095

      Medical records and other information relating to child to be provided to adoptive parents, 127.152, 442.400

      Minor parent, execution of relinquishment for adoption, 127.080

      Name of child, changing, 127.150

      Native American children

             Determination if child is Indian child, notification of tribe, 127.052, 127.120

             Full faith and credit to be given tribal proceedings, 127.017

             Jurisdiction of court, 127.010

             Transfer of proceedings to Indian tribe, 127.013

      Natural parents

             Action to set aside adoption, limitation, 127.165

             Compensation, unlawful acceptance, 127.287, 127.288

             Consent, 127.040, 127.043, 127.070

             Discharge of obligation for support, 125B.120

             Identifying information, disclosure, 127.230

             Minor parent, execution of relinquishment for adoption, 127.080

             Relinquishment of child (See Relinquishments for adoption, this heading)

             Termination of parental rights, consent to adoption unnecessary, 127.090

      Nonprofit hospital, medical or dental service organizations, coverage, 695B.193

      Orders and decrees

             Appeals, 127.180

             Change of name, 127.150

             Contents, 127.150

             Copy furnished to agency which provides child welfare services, 127.150

             Denial by court, 127.150

             Entitled only in names of adopting parties, 127.100

             Limitation on entry, 127.110

             Making and filing by court, 127.150

             Validation of certain orders and decrees, 127.155

      Parent-child relationship, establishment, 126.041

      Petitioners

             Adverse report by investigating agency, rebuttal, 127.130

             Affidavit setting forth fees, donations and expenses paid, filing, 127.127

             Foster parents, considerations by court, 127.150

             Qualified persons, 127.030

             Report of adoption, amendment or annulment of adoption, preparation, 127.157

             Residence requirement, 127.060

             Two or more children, adoption of, 127.060

      Petitions

             Contents, 127.110

             Entitled only in names of adopting parties, 127.100

             Filing, 127.110, 127.120

             Findings and recommendations, 127.120

             Notice of filing, 127.123

      Placement

             Compensation, payment or acceptance, 127.285-127.300

             Court order to prohibit placement in unsuitable adoptive home, 127.2815

             Fees for services of agency which provides child welfare services, 127.275

             Foster care, approval of placement of child, 424.070

             Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, 127.320-127.350

             Investigation of prospective parents, placement of child during and after, 127.2815

             License to operate child-placing agency required, exceptions, 127.240

             Protective services and custody of child placed unlawfully, 432B.325-432B.4095

             Recommendations for placement for adoption, notification to agency, 127.057

             Siblings, preference for placement together, 127.2825

             Termination of placement, 127.051

             Trial placement in home of prospective parents, requirements, 127.280

             Unlawful placement, 127.282, 127.310

             Unsuitable placement, 127.2815, 127.2817

      Postadoptive contact, agreements for

             Adoptive parent’s rights unaffected, 127.187

             Authorization, 127.187

             Failure to comply, effect, 127.189

             False information affecting natural parent, civil liability, 41.509

             Inquiry by court before entering order or decree of adoption, 127.188

             Jurisdiction, retention by court, 127.187

             Limitation of actions to enforce agreement, 127.189

             Modification or termination, conditions, procedures, 127.1895

             Notice to be provided court, 127.1875

             Petition to prove, enforce, modify or terminate agreement, 127.1885

             Records, inspection, 127.140

      Prepaid limited health service plans, coverage, 695F.480

      Presumption that remaining in adoptive home in child’s best interest, 127.150, 127.165, 128.160

      Publication or broadcast of information concerning certain children, 127.283

      Records

             Confidential except on court order, 127.140

             Consent to adoption, 127.057

             Medical records and other information relating to child, release, regulations, 127.152

             Postadoptive contact petitions, inspections related to, 127.140

             State Register for Adoptions, 127.007

      Relinquishments for adoption

             Agencies authorized to accept relinquishment, 127.050

             Responsibility for care and entitlement to custody of child, 127.051

             Revocation or nullification prohibited, exceptions, 127.080

             Validity, 127.070

             Written consent required, 127.040

      Reports (See Investigations, reports and recommendations, this heading)

      Residence of petitioners, 127.060

      Special needs, children with

             Courts, reduced fees, 19.034

             Financial assistance to certain adoptive parents, 127.186

             Interstate Compact on Adoption and Medical Assistance, 127.400-127.420

             Publication or broadcast of information concerning child, 127.283

             State program of services, 442.180-442.230

             State Register of Children with Special Needs, establishment and contents, 127.008

      State Register for Adoptions, establishment, contents and release of information, 127.007

      Termination of parental rights when child becomes subject of adoption, 128.108, 128.150, 128.160

      Visitation of child by relatives, requirements, 127.171

      Vital statistics, procedure to establish facts relative to, 41.209-41.260

ADULT BOOKSTORES (See LEWDNESS AND OBSCENITY)

ADULT CABARETS (See also LEWDNESS AND OBSCENITY)

      Live entertainment tax (See LIVE ENTERTAINMENT TAX)

      Sex offenders, patronizing sexually-oriented businesses prohibited as condition of parole, probation or suspended sentence, 176A.410, 213.1245

ADULT DAY CARE (See MEDICAL AND RELATED FACILITIES)

ADULT EDUCATION (For general provisions, see EDUCATION)

      Adult standard diploma

             College course credit, application toward diploma authorized, 389.160

             Independent study programs, 389.155

             School districts, plans for alternative programs, 388.537

      Community colleges (See NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION)

      GED tests

             Attendance at public school excused to take test, 392.075

             Disclosure of questions and answers prohibited, 385.451

             Eligibility to take test, 385.448

      Occupational (See CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION)

      Private institutions (See POSTSECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, PRIVATE)

      State university (See NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION)

ADULT MOTION PICTURE THEATERS (See LEWDNESS AND OBSCENITY)

ADULTERATION

      Alternative fuel, 590.060

      Antifreeze, 590.360

      Cosmetics (See COSMETICS)

      Definition, 583.265

      Drugs (See DRUGS)

      Food (See FOOD)

      Motor vehicle fuel, 590.060

      Pesticides (See PESTICIDES)

      Petroleum products, 590.060

ADULTERY (See also SEXUAL INTERCOURSE)

      Criminal conversation, cause of action abolished, 41.370-41.420

      Incestuous adultery, 201.180

ADULTS

      Adoption (See ADOPTION OF ADULTS)

      Aged persons (See AGED PERSONS)

      Guardians (See GUARDIANS AND WARDS)

      Husband and wife (See HUSBAND AND WIFE)

      Juvenile court, jurisdiction over, rights and remedies, 62B.350

      Minors (See MINORS)

      Parent and child (See PARENT AND CHILD)

ADVANCE DIRECTIVES

      Anatomical gifts, effect of declarations, 451.595

      Durable power of attorney, 449.613, 449.800-449.860

      Emergency treatment, do-not-resuscitate requests, 450B.400-450B.590

      Registry of Advance Directives for Health Care, establishment, 449.900-449.965

      Withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining procedures, 449.535-449.690

ADVANCED EMERGENCY CARE (See EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES)

ADVANCEMENTS (See also GIFTS)

      Computation of heirs’ shares, 151.130

      Death of donee, effect on those taking by representation, 151.150

      Decree of distribution to specify, 151.160

      Determination by court, 151.160

      Gift before death not deemed, when, 151.120

      Kindred not mentioned in will, 133.190

      More or less than share, effect, 151.130

      Predeceased heir, effect, 151.150

      Value, determination, 151.140

ADVENTURES, JOINT (See JOINT VENTURES)

ADVERSE CLAIMS (See CLAIMS)

ADVERSE PARTIES (See PARTIES TO ACTIONS)

ADVERSE POSSESSION

      Cemetery ground, 452.002

      Constructive possession of owner presumed, 11.100

      Continuous occupation for 5 years, 11.150

      Disabilities to commence action, 11.180

      Entry and possession, adversity of, 11.090, 11.100, 11.120

      Environmental covenants, extinguishment, limitation or impairment restricted, 445D.180

      Landlord and tenant, 11.160

      Mining claims, 11.060, 40.130, 519.010

      Occupation under written instrument, when deemed adverse, 11.110

      Partial possession of tract insufficient, 11.110

      Peaceable entry invalid, 11.090

      Premises actually occupied under claim of title, 11.130

      Real property generally

             Actions, 40.010-40.130

             Allowance of costs in action to recover possessory right, 18.020

             Damages, recovery, 40.070

             Default judgments, prohibition, 40.110

             Defendants, 40.090

             Final judgment, effect, 40.110

             Injunctions, 40.060

             Lis pendens, 40.090

             Mortgage not deemed conveyance, 40.050

             Person in adverse possession, action by, 40.090, 40.100

             Remedy cumulative, 40.120

             Sale or conveyance, effect of adverse possession, 111.165

             Summons, issuance, service and posting, 40.100

             Unknown persons, rights, 40.100

             Verified complaint, 40.090

      Seisin within 5 years, 11.070, 11.080

      State lands, rights of adverse possessor, 326.080, 326.090

      Tacking allowed, 11.080, 11.120

      Taxes, payment, 11.150

      Under claim of title not founded on written instrument, 11.140

      Under written instrument or judgment, 11.120

      Water, acquisition of prescriptive right impermissible, 533.060

ADVERTISEMENTS AND ADVERTISING (See also BILLBOARDS; NOTICES; SIGNS)

      Abandoned property held by State, 120A.580, 120A.610

      Abortion, 202.200-202.230

      Academic degrees, 394.640

      Accountants, 628.540, 628.560

      Adoption of children, 127.283, 127.310

      Alcohol vaporizing devices, 202.067

      Alternative fuel, 590.050, 590.160-590.330

      Antifreeze, 590.430

      Antiseptic drugs, 585.180

      Architects, 623.360

      Attorneys at law, RPC 7.1-RPC 7.4

      Bait and switch advertising, 482.351, 598.0917, 624.945

      Banks, capital stock, 668.075

      Barber schools, 643.177

      Barbers, 643.185

      Bus stops, commercial advertising on benches and shelters, 405.030, 484.287

      Campaign advertising, 294A.330, 294A.340, 294A.347, 294A.370, 410.400

      Campgrounds, memberships in, 119B.260, 119B.420

      Capitol grounds, unlawful acts, 331.200

      Child pornography, unlawful acts, 200.725

      Chiropractors, 634.018

      Cigarette dealers, 370.371, 370.3725, 370.374

      City’s authority to regulate on public streets and buildings, 266.275

      Common-interest communities, advertising signs, 116.2115

      Consumer credit insurance, disclosures, 690A.073

      Contractors (See CONTRACTORS)

      Cosmetologists, 644.2175, 644.405, 644.430

      Cosmetology services in production of advertising, licensing exemption, 644.190

      Counterfeiting form of advertisement, unlawful, 205.205

      Counties, rate of official advertising, 238.070

      County recreational facilities, rental or lease of space for commercial advertising, 332.115

      Court interpreters, 1.540

      Credit service organizations, 598.752

      Deferred deposit loans, 604A.440, 604A.710

      Discount goods or services, organizations for buying, 598.851

      Dog handlers, 648.060, 648.148

      Drug paraphernalia, 453.564

      E-mail containing advertisements, liability of persons transmitting, 41.705-41.735

      Eggs, 583.160

      Election campaign advertising, 294A.330, 294A.340, 294A.347, 294A.370, 410.400

      Employment agencies, 611.265, 611.270, 613.020

      Equal employment opportunities, 613.340

      False, deceptive or misleading advertising

             Actions by victims of fraud, 41.600

             Agricultural minerals, 588.192, 588.260

             Alternative fuel, 590.050

             Attorneys at law, RPC 7.1, RPC 7.2A(g)

             Bait and switch advertising, 482.351, 598.0917, 624.945

             Burials, immediate burial licensees, 642.470, 642.490

             Campgrounds, memberships in, 119B.420

             Chiropractors, 634.018

             Commodities, 91.230

             Cosmetics, 585.170, 585.520, 585.530

             Cosmetologists, 644.430

             Credit unions, 678.880

             Dance studios, 598.952

             Debt adjusters, 676.330

             Dental care, organizations for, 695D.230, 695D.300

             Dentists, 631.348

             Direct cremations, licensees, 642.470, 642.490

             Discount buying clubs, 598.900

             Dispensing opticians, 637.150, 637.200

             Drugs and devices, 585.170, 585.520, 585.530

             Embalmers, 642.130

             Employment agencies, 611.270

             Employment, influencing change of, 613.010

             Fertilizers, 588.192, 588.260

             Food, 585.170, 585.520, 585.530, 587.610

             Fruits, 587.610

             Funeral directors and establishments, 642.470, 642.490

            Health clubs, 598.952

             Health maintenance organizations, 695C.300

             Homeopathic physicians, 630A.350

             Installment loans, 675.280

             Insurance companies, 685B.090-685B.110, 686A.030-686A.055

             Land transactions, 645.215

             Livestock auctions, 573.100

             Manufactured home parks, 118B.225

             Manufactured or mobile home dealers and other licensees, 118B.225, 489.401

             Massage therapists, grounds for disciplinary action, 640C.700

             Medical devices, 585.170, 585.520, 585.530

             Motor vehicle dealers and rebuilders, 482.351

             Motor vehicle fuel, 590.050

             Motor vehicle manufacturers and distributors, 482.36385

             Nuts, 587.610

             Optometrists, 636.302

             Oriental medicine practitioners, 634A.170

             Osteopathic physicians, 633.131

             Penalties generally, 207.170-207.177, 598.0999

             Pesticides, 586.339

             Pharmacies, 639.263

             Physicians, 630.304

             Postsecondary educational institutions, private, 394.445, 394.640

             Savings and loan associations, 673.115

             Seeds, 587.111, 587.113

             Service contracts, 685B.090-685B.110, 690C.120

             Thrift companies, 677.660

             Time shares, 119A.700

             Trade practices generally, 598.0915-598.0925

             Vegetables, 587.610

      Fax machines, unsolicited transmission of advertisement unlawful, 207.325

      Funeral establishments, 642.465, 642.470, 642.490

      Hearing aid specialists, 637A.235

      High-interest loans, 604A.440, 604A.710

      Highways, commercial advertising along, 484.287

      Housing, discriminatory notices prohibited, 118.100

      Imitation controlled substances, 453.332

      Industrial insurance solicitors, 616B.374, 616B.383

      Insurance administrators, 683A.087

      Interior designers, 623.360

      Junk dealers, 647.0193

      Land sales and transactions

             Approval of form and content, 119.180, 119.184

             False advertising, injunctions, 645.215

             News media, liability for publication or content of advertising, 119.210

             Reference to Real Estate Division or employees prohibited, 119.170

             Solicitation, ch. 599A

      Landscape architects, 623A.355, 623A.360

      Lease agreement with option to purchase, requirements for advertising, 597.090

      Legal advertisements, publication only in qualified newspapers, 238.030

      Malicious advertising, 206.200

      Meat and meat food products and grade, 583.472

      Medical discount plans, 695H.100, 695H.170

      Monorail stations, commercial advertising, use of proceeds, 405.030, 484.287

      Mortgage brokers (See MORTGAGE BROKERS)

      Motor carriers (See MOTOR CARRIERS)

      Motor vehicle fuel, 590.050, 590.160-590.330

      Motor vehicles

             Bait and switch advertising prohibited, 482.351

             Brokers, license required to advertise, prohibited acts, 482.3335

             Deceptive advertising by dealers or rebuilders, 482.351

             Manufacturers or distributors, 482.36385

             Master key sets, 597.880

      Musical performances, advertising false affiliation with recording group, deceptive trade practice, 598.0922

      Nonconforming outdoor structures, compensation for required removal or prohibition on routine maintenance, 278.0215

      Notaries public, 240.085

      Obscene material harmful to minors, unlawful acts, exemptions, 201.256-201.2655

      Optometrists, 636.302, 636.380

      Packaged commodities advertised with retail price stated, 581.315

      Pedestrian malls, use for advertising purposes, 268.813

      Pest control, 555.285

      Polygraphic examiners, 648.060, 648.148

      Power poles, unlawful to post sign, display or device, 704.638

      Private investigators, 648.060, 648.148

      Private patrolmen, 648.060, 648.148

      Process servers, 648.060, 648.148

      Prostitution, 201.430, 201.440

      Public works, advertising for bids (See PUBLIC WORKS—Bids)

      Publicity, right of, 597.770-597.810

      Rangeland Resources Commission, promotion of livestock industry, 563.320

      Real estate licensees, 645.315

      Rental cars, 482.31565, 482.31575

      Repossessors, 648.060, 648.148

      Residential designers, 623.360

      Sales promotions, 598.131-598.139

      Sales taxes, advertisement of assumption or absorption of tax by retailer unlawful, 372.115, 372.205, 372.215, 374.120, 374.210, 374.220

      Savings and loan associations, 673.070, 673.112, 673.115

      School buses, commercial advertising authorized, fees, 387.800

      Secondhand dealers, 647.0193

      Securities, sales and advertising literature, 90.540, 90.560

      Security consultants, 648.060, 648.148

      Sexual disorders, advertising prevention, treatment or cures unlawful, 202.240

      State and counties, rate for official advertising, 238.070

      State buildings and grounds, unlawful, 331.200

      Storage facilities, restrictions on ads concerning climate control, 597.890

      Swimming pools and spas, residential, 624.945

      Taxicabs, requirements for listings in telephone directories, 706.8831

      Telephone poles, unlawful to post sign, display or device, 704.638

      Time shares, 119A.370, 119A.4773, 119A.700, 119A.702

      Title loans, 604A.440, 604A.710

      Tour brokers and operators, 598.471, 598.475

      Tow car operators, 706.285, 706.2855, 706.461, 706.758, 707.355

      Trademarks, trade names and service marks, registration and use, ch. 600

      Traffic control signs, signals or markings, interference with prohibited, 484.287

      Travel sellers, 598.365, 598.366

      Trust, unlawful use of word, 669.095

      Unfair trade practices, ch. 598A

      Viatical settlements, 688C.220, 688C.350-688C.430

      Warehouses, notice of sale to enforce lien, requirements, 104.7210

ADVISORY BOARDS, STATE (See STATE BOARDS)

ADVOCATE FOR CUSTOMERS OF PUBLIC UTILITIES (See CONSUMER’S ADVOCATE)

ADVOCATE FOR MISSING OR EXPLOITED CHILDREN

      Amber Alert System, duties, 432.340, 432.350

      Creation of Office, duties, 432.157

ADVOCATE FOR RESIDENTS OF FACILITIES FOR LONG-TERM CARE

      Appointment, powers and duties, 427A.125-427A.165

AERONAUTICS (See AIRCRAFT; AIRPORTS; AVIATION; HELICOPTERS)

AESTHETICIANS (See COSMETOLOGY)

AFFECTIONS, ALIENATION OF

      Cause of action abolished, 41.370-41.420

AFFIDAVITS

      Abandoned property, duties of holders, 120A.560, 120A.590

      Abandoned vehicles, owner’s affidavit to Department of Motor Vehicles, 487.235

      Admissibility in evidence (See EVIDENCE)

      Bias or prejudice of judge or justice, 1.225, 1.235

      Burial of human remains, authorization to order, 451.024

      Charter school governing bodies, duties of members, 386.549

      Clerks of courts, power to take, 3.300, 53.010

      Commissioner to take out-of-state affidavits, appointment, 53.020

      Common-interest communities, allegations of violations, 116.760, 116.765

      Complete, when, 199.190

      Condominium hotels, allegations of violations, 116B.885, 116B.890

      Constructional defect actions, filing by attorney for complainant, 11.258, 11.259, 40.6884

      Controversy, submission to court without action, 29.010

      Conveyance by deed, death of grantor affidavit, 111.109

      Cremation, authorization, 451.650

      Criminal proceedings, time for service of affidavits, 178.478

      Declarations, unsworn, use in lieu of affidavit, 53.045, 199.145

      Deputy clerks of justice courts, power to take and certify, 4.350

      District court clerks, power to take and certify, 3.300

      District court judges, power to take and certify, 3.150

      District courts generally, motions, DCR 13, DCR 14

      Divorce proceedings, First Judicial District Court, FJDCR 24

      Estates of $20,000 or less, transfer of assets, 146.080

      False or fictitious affidavits, perjury, 199.120-199.145

      Family courts

             Eighth Judicial District, EDCR 5.26, EDCR 5.32

             Second Judicial District, WDFCR 41

      Financial institutions, use of certain affidavits in legal proceedings, 171.197, 172.137

      Foreign countries, affidavits taken in, 53.040

      Grand jury summons, procedures, 6.130, 6.132

      Indigent parties to civil actions for waiver of costs and fees, 12.015, 65.040

      Initiative petitions, circulator’s affidavit, 295.0575, 295.095, 295.205

      Judges, power to take, 53.010

      Judgment creditors, requirements for recording judgment or decree, 17.150, 17.214

      Justices of the peace, power to take and certify, 4.180, 53.010, 73.015

      Marriage licenses or certificates, affidavits of loss or correction, 122.045, 122.130, 122.135

      Mechanics’ liens, exception to surety or surety bond, 108.2425

      Millennium Scholarship, declaration of eligibility, 396.930

      Minors, applications for driver’s license, 62E.260

      Mortgage agents licensed on behalf of corporation or limited-liability company, requirements, 645B.455

      Motions

             Eighth Judicial District Court, EDCR 2.21, EDCR 5.26, EDCR 5.32

             Ninth Judicial District Court, NJDCR 7

      Municipal judges, power to take and certify, 5.040

      Notaries public, power to take, 53.010, 73.015

      Osteopathic physicians, licensing requirements, 633.471, 633.491

      Other state or territory, affidavits taken in, 53.020, 53.030

      Podiatric physicians, licensure, 635.050, 635.065, 635.075, 635.130

      Private schools, affirmation of insurance coverage, 394.245

      Property owners, possessors or occupants, 171.197, 172.135, 172.137

      Records of regularly conducted activities, certificate of custodian, 52.260

      Referendum petitions, circulator’s affidavit, 295.0575, 295.095, 295.140, 295.205

      Small claims actions, acknowledgment, 73.015, JCRCP 89

      Summary proceedings, contents and filing of affidavits, 29A.050

      Supreme Court Clerk, power to take and certify, 2.280

      Supreme Court justices, power to take and certify, 2.190

      Tax increment areas, verification of notice, 278C.180-278C.200

      Title loans, customer affidavits required, 604A.450

      University schools for profoundly gifted pupils, filing by members of governing body, 392A.080

      Unsworn declarations, use in lieu of affidavit, 53.045, 199.145

      Vehicles rebuilt, reconstructed or specially constructed, inclusion with title application, 482.223

      Wills

             Contests, 137.070

             Self-proving affidavits, 133.050, 133.055, 136.160

AFFINITY (See generally KINDRED AND NEXT OF KIN)

AFFIRMATIONS (See OATHS AND AFFIRMATIONS)

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

      Apprenticeship programs, requirements, 610.144

      Preferential treatment, prohibition on granting because of imbalance in existing number or percentage, 613.400

AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES (See DEFENSES)

AFFORDABLE HOUSING

      Account for Low-Income Housing

             Administration, 319.500, 319.510

             Creation, 319.500

             Investment of money, 319.500

             Real property transfer taxes, deposit of portion of proceeds, 375.070

             Recipients of money from Account, requirements for, 319.520

             Use and distribution of money, 319.510, 319.520

      Cities

             Conveyance of property to nonprofit organization for development, 268.058, 278.235

             Planning commissions, duties, 268.190

             Revenue bonds, financing projects, 268.512-268.568

      Community redevelopment, ch. 279

      Counties

             Conveyance to nonprofit organization for development, 244.287, 278.235

             Powers generally, 244.189

             Revenue bonds, financing projects, 244A.669-244A.763

      Definitions

             Affordable housing, 278.0105

             Low-income household, 279.397

      Emergency assistance to needy families with children, 319.510

      Energy assistance programs

             Financing of equipment and materials for conservation of energy, 319.235

             Fund for Energy Assistance and Conservation, use, 702.170, 702.250-702.280

             Program to evaluate energy consumption, 113.115, 701.250, 702.275

             Program to increase efficiency of energy used in dwellings, administration, 319.145

      Eviction (For specific provisions, see EVICTION)

             Controlled substance violations by tenants, 40.2514, 40.253, 40.254, 315.011-315.071

             Summary proceedings, 40.215-40.425, JCRCP 101-JCRCP 110

      Financing, assistance for, 315.9981-315.99874, ch. 319

      Firearms, unlawful discharge, 202.285, 202.287

      HOME Investment Partnership Act, administration by Housing Division, 319.145

      Housing credit agency for State of Nevada, Housing Division designated as, 319.145

      Master plans, contents of housing plan, measures to carry out plan, 278.160, 278.235

      Property managers, applicability of real estate licensees’ laws, 645.240

      Property tax, exemption for certain qualified projects, 361.082

      Public housing

             Eviction for controlled substance violations by tenants, 315.011-315.071

             Housing Authorities Law of 1947, 315.140-315.780

             Nevada Rural Housing Authority, 315.961-315.99874

             Termination of housing assistance, 315.007

      Real property transfer taxes, use of proceeds for development of housing, 375.070

      Regional development districts, 277.300-277.390

      Rehabilitation of property in residential neighborhoods, ch. 279A, ch. 279B

      State policy, 279.425

      Tax-delinquent property acquired by local government for purposes of, 361.603

      Tax revenue, certain cities to set aside percentage for housing, 279.685

      Zoning regulations to be designed to ensure development of affordable housing, 278.250

AFFRAY (See also DISTURBING THE PEACE)

      Municipal court jurisdiction, 266.555

      Sheriff to quiet and suppress, 248.090

      Unlawful, 203.050

AFRICAN AMERICANS (See MINORITIES)

AGE

      Alcohol, purchasing, possessing, importing or selling, 202.020, 202.055, 369.490

      Blood, donation without consent of parent or guardian, 460.040

      Boating

             Operator and observer in vessel towing person, 488.570

             Personal flotation devices, requirements for passengers less than 13 years of age, 488.575

             Personal watercraft, operation, 488.580

      Checks, bank deposits and collections, 104.4404

      Child support, age when order ceases, 125.510

      Cigarettes, sales or distributions, 202.2493, 202.24935

      County assessors, deputies, 250.060

      County clerks, deputies, 246.030

      County recorders, deputies, 247.040

      County treasurers, deputies, 249.060

      Death sentence, prohibition, 176.025

      Disabilities, pupils with, transfer of certain rights when attaining 18 years of age, 388.492, 388.493

      Discrimination (For general provisions, see DISCRIMINATION)

             Declaration of public policy, 233.010

             Insurance, discrimination on sole basis of age prohibited, 687B.390, 687B.400

             Nevada System of Higher Education, admission of students, 396.530

             Public employment, discrimination prohibited, 281.370, 284.150, 288.270

             Public works employment, discrimination prohibited, 338.125

             Services to aging persons, 427A.010

             Study of problems by Nevada Equal Rights Commission, 233.140, 233.150

             Unlawful employment practices, 613.310-613.435

      Driver education, 389.090, 483.723

      Drivers’ licenses or permits, 483.250-483.2529

      Electors, Art. 2 § 1, 293.485

      Health care services, consent by minors, 129.030

      Identification cards, issuance, 483.810, 483.820, 483.860

      Intoxicating liquors, purchasing, possessing, importing or selling, 202.020, 202.055, 369.490

      Judges and justices, retirement if age interferes with performance, 1.4653

      Judicial emancipation of minors, 129.080-129.140

      Jury duty, exemptions, 6.020

      Juvenile justice

             Certification of child for criminal proceedings as adult, 62B.390, 62B.400

             Child and Family Services, Division of, commitment of child to custody of, 62E.520

             Commitment of child to public or private institution, 62E.510, 63.440

             Detention in adult facilities, 62C.030

             Driver’s license, suspension or delay in issuance, 62E.430

             Exemption of child from mandatory school attendance, 62E.140

             Jurisdiction of juvenile court

                   Prohibitions, 62B.330

                   Retention until child reaches 21 years of age, 62B.410

             Residence without immediate supervision of adult, 62E.140

             Restitution through work, participation in programs, 62C.210, 62E.600

             Sealing juvenile records, 62H.130-62H.150, 62H.170

             Sex offenders, community notification, 62F.250, 62F.260

             State detention facilities

                   Commitment to facilities, 62E.510, 63.440

                   Discharge of child, 63.790

             Summons, process or notice, authority to serve, 62C.310

             Transfer of cases to juvenile court, 62B.370

             Victim or witness less than 16 years of age, authority to expedite or continue proceedings, 62D.300, 62D.320

      Legislative office, qualifications, 218.010

      Livestock brands and marks, amendment of ownership records, 564.075

      Luring a child, acts constituting, penalty, 201.560

      Majority, age of, 129.010

      Marriage

             Age of consent, 122.020

             District court to authorize, when, 122.025

             Lack of consent cause for annulment, 125.320

             Proof of age required for issuance of license, 122.040

      Motor vehicle insurance, reduction of premiums for certain drivers, 690B.029

      Personal identifying information of another, possession for establishing false proof of age, penalty, 205.465

      Personal watercraft, age requirement for operation, 488.580

      Protective custody of child, limitations on placement, 432B.3905, 432B.480, 432B.510

      Public school pupils, 392.040, 392.215

      Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, disability of minority removed, 129.020

      Summons for arrest, age of person with whom it may be left, 171.122

      Tobacco, sales or distributions, 202.2493, 202.24935

      Voting, age qualifications, Art. 2 § 9, 293.485

AGED PERSONS

      AARP

             Advisory Committee on Nursing Assistants, representation, 632.072

             Medicaid program for prescription drugs, duties, 422.4055

      Abuse, neglect, exploitation or isolation (See also Crimes committed against, this heading)

             Action by victim to recover damages for personal injuries, 41.1395

             Aging Services Division, duties, 200.5098

             Arrest of person criminally responsible, 200.50955

             Attendant to provide support for witness during testimony, 178.571

             Civil penalties, 228.280

             Compensation to victims, 217.010-217.270, 228.280

             Conspiracy to commit, penalty, restitution, 200.50995

             Definitions, 41.1395, 200.5092, 200.50925

             Financial institutions, reports of exploitation, duties

                   Banks and other depository institutions, 657.220-657.290

                   Credit unions, 678.767-678.779

                   Savings and loan associations, 673.773-673.807

                   Thrift companies, 677.673-677.707

             Genetic marker testing of criminal offenders, 176.0911-176.0917, 179A.075, 629.171

             Group care facilities, suspension or revocation of licenses for unlawful acts, 449.172, 449.188

             Guardians

                   Commission of offense ground for disqualification, 159.059

                   Suspected violations, petition for removal, 200.50986

             Hate crimes, civil liability, criminal penalty, 41.690, 193.1675, 207.185

             Immunities from liability, 200.5096

             Injunctions against, 228.275

             Investigations, 200.5093, 200.5096, 228.270

             Manufactured home parks, grounds for termination of tenancy, 118B.200

             Medical facilities, suspension or revocation of license for unlawful acts, 449.188

             Medical records, availability for investigations, 441A.220, 629.061

             Murder, first degree, 200.030

             Penalties, 200.5099

             Policy of State, 200.5091

             Privileged communications, prohibitions, 49.2549

             Prosecution, 228.270

             Records of alleged victim, inspection, 200.50984

             Reports

                   Admissibility, 200.5097

                   Confidentiality, permitted or required disclosure, 200.5095, 200.50982, 200.50984

                   Contents, 200.5094

                   Failure to report

                          Investigation and prosecution, 228.270

                          Penalty, 200.5093

                   Immunity from liability, 200.5096

                   Mandatory and voluntary, 200.5093

                   Toll-free telephone number for reports, 200.5093

             Restitution, 200.5099, 200.50995

             Specialist for the Rights of Elderly Persons, 427A.122-427A.1236, 427A.175

             Teams for provision of assistance, operation, 200.5098

      Advocates for residents of facilities for long-term care, 427A.125-427A.165

      Aging Services Division (See HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF)

      Alzheimer’s disease, licensing and operation of care facilities, 449.037

      Assisted living facilities (See RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR GROUPS)

      Athletic contests, Nevada Senior Games, 233H.080

      Care needs, provision of information by Department of Health and Human Services, 449.2488

      Civil actions, preference in setting date for trial, 16.025

      Coercion respecting membership in organization for the aged prohibited, 281.400

      Communicable disease records, disclosure in action for abuse, 441A.220

      Community-based services for frail elderly persons, 427A.250-427A.280

      Community development, projects to remove barriers, 268.757

      Credit reporting agencies, fees for certain requests by older persons prohibited, 598C.320

      Crimes committed against (See also Abuse, neglect, exploitation or isolation, this heading)

             Additional penalty imposed, 193.167, 193.169

             Deceptive trade practices, civil penalty, recovery, 598.0933, 598.0973-598.0977

             Habitually fraudulent felon, definition, punishment, 207.014

             Hate crimes, civil liability, criminal penalties, 41.690, 193.1675, 207.185

             Identity theft (See also IDENTITY THEFT)

                   Aged person as victim, 41.1345, 205.463-205.465

             Repository for Information Concerning Crimes Against Older Persons, creation, contents, reports, 179A.450

             Restitution as condition of parole or probation, 176A.120, 213.1216

             Taking money or property from elderly in circumstances not amounting to robbery, 205.270

            Telemarketing, unlawful acts directed toward aged, 599B.270-599B.300

             Unit for the Investigation and Prosecution of Crimes Against Older Persons, creation, duties, 200.5093, 228.250-228.290

             Work cards for senior complexes, issuance to certain offenders prohibited, 118A.335

      Dairy products, discounts, 584.419, 584.569

      Day care facilities, regulation, ch. 449

      Discrimination (See AGE)

      Drivers’ licenses, fees, 483.410

      Driving, reports by relatives of inability to operate vehicle safely, 483.363

      Family resource centers, duties, 430A.160

      Fishing licenses, issuance, 502.245

      Gerovital H3 (See DRUGS)

      Health insurance, counseling program, 679B.127

      Housing for seniors, restrictions on issuance of employee work cards, 118A.335

      Housing information, provision by Department of Health and Human Services, 449.2488

      Hunting, 502.245, 502.300

      Identification cards (See IDENTIFICATION CARDS)

      Independent living, use of portion of revenues from Fund for a Healthy Nevada, 439.630

      Jury duty

             Exemption for persons over certain age, 6.020

             Temporary exemption for certain caregivers, 6.030

      Lease of dwelling

             Employees of certain landlords, work cards, 118A.335

             Eviction proceedings, extension of period of possession on request, 40.251

             Manufactured home parks, discount in rent authorized, 118B.150

             Termination of tenancy due to physical or mental disability or death, rights, 118A.340

      Legal aid programs (See LEGAL AID PROGRAMS)

      Long-term care

             Advocates for residents of facilities, 427A.125-427A.165

             Complaints against facilities, investigation, 427A.135-427A.155, 427A.175

             Definition of facility for long-term care, 427A.028

             Group care facilities (See RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR GROUPS)

             Intermediate care facilities (See MEDICAL AND RELATED FACILITIES)

             Skilled nursing facilities (See MEDICAL AND RELATED FACILITIES)

      Manufactured home parks, discount in rent authorized, 118B.150

      Motor vehicle insurance

             Cancellation or nonrenewal on sole basis of age prohibited, 687B.390

             Discrimination on sole basis of age prohibited, 687B.400

             Reduction of premiums for certain drivers, 690B.029

      Nevada Commission on Aging, 427A.032-427A.038

      Nevada Silver Haired Legislative Forum, 294A.160, 427A.320-427A.400

      Nurses, training in geriatrics and gerontology, 632.343

      Nursing Assistants, Advisory Committee on, representation, 632.072

      Nutrition programs, 385.109, 386.415

      Ombudsman for Aging Persons, Office of, creation, duties, 427A.300, 427A.310

      Personal care services in the home, agencies to provide (See HOME, AGENCIES TO PROVIDE PERSONAL CARE SERVICES IN THE)

      Physicians and physician assistants, training in geriatrics and gerontology, 630.253

      Prescriptions and pharmaceutical services

             Administration of laws, 439.655, 439.660

             Amount of subsidies, 439.665

             Confidentiality of information, 439.690

             Contracts for provision of insurance coverage, 439.665

             Definitions, 439.635-439.650

             Eligibility for subsidies, 439.665

             Fund for a Healthy Nevada, grants for services, 439.630, 439.665

             Requests for subsidies, filing, approval or denial, 439.670-439.680

             Revocation of subsidy and payment of restitution, 439.685

      Property tax (For general provisions, see PROPERTY TAX)

             Dissemination of information by county assessors, 361.0435

             Housing, exemption for certain property used for, 361.086

             Senior citizens’ property tax assistance, 427A.450-427A.600, 439.660

      Public guardians (See PUBLIC GUARDIANS)

      Public transportation

             Certificate of public convenience and necessity or permit, exemptions, 706.745

             Fully regulated carrier may give free or reduced rates, 706.351

             Governmental services tax exemption for certain vehicles, 371.100

             Public utilities, free or discounted transportation authorized, 704.140

             Services provided by public transit system, 377A.130

             Taxicab transportation program, 427A.070, 706.88182, 706.8825

      Residential facilities for groups (See RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR GROUPS)

      SenioRx, 439.630-439.690

      Services to the aged

             211 system for information and referrals, 232.359

             Duties of Aging Services Division, 427A.040

             Federal aid, 427A.080-427A.100

             Grants Management Advisory Committee, representation, 232.383

             Ombudsman for Aging Persons, Office of, creation, duties, 427A.300, 427A.310

             State agency to administer federal grants, 427A.050

      Shelters, applicability of property tax to public property used for, 361.157

      Specialist for the Rights of Elderly Persons

             Complaint for damage to property of older patient, investigation and settlement, 427A.175

             Powers and duties, 427A.122-427A.1236

      State parks, annual permits, 407.065

      State supplementary assistance

             Administration of program, 422.270, 422A.255

             Assistance not assignable or subject to process or bankruptcy law, 422.291, 422A.325

             Confidential information, 422.290, 422A.320

             Contested cases, 422.276-422.279, 422A.275-422A.300

             Definition, 422.0525, 422A.070

             Denial, reduction, discontinuance or termination, 422A.365, 422A.475

             Domestic violence victims, identification and referral to support services, 422A.350

             Forms, 422.280, 422A.305

             Fraud to obtain, 422.410, 422A.465, 422A.700

             Future amending and repealing acts, assistance subject to, 422.292, 422A.330

             Public assistance defined to include, 422.050, 422A.065

             Recovery of assistance incorrectly paid, 422.29304

             Spouses’ financial responsibility, 422A.460-422A.475

      Supplemental Security Income Program

             Agreements with Federal Government to carry out program, 422.270, 422A.255

             Definition, 422.053, 422A.075

      Taxes for facilities and services for senior citizens

             Douglas County, Special & Local Acts Volume

             Special tax, ch. 377A

      Trust Fund for Public Health, grant program, 439.605-439.615

      Voting (For general provisions, see ELECTIONS)

             Absent voting, 293.309, 293.313, 293.316, 293.3165

             Accessibility of polling place, ballot and election materials, 293.2955

             Assistance at polls, 293.296

             Information and materials, provision in useable format on request, 293.468, 293.469

             Polling place in retirement communities, establishment, 293.2735

             Registration at home by field registrar, 293.5237

             Specially equipped voting devices at centralized locations, 293.2955

             Voter registration agencies, designation and duties, 293.504-293.505

AGENTS

      Athletes’ Agents Act, Uniform, 398.400-398.620

      Bail (See BAIL AGENTS, ENFORCEMENT AGENTS AND SOLICITORS)

      Bank deposits and collections, 104.4201

      Bills of lading, through bills, 104.7302

      Boats, agents to award certificates of number, 488.115

      Bullion dealers (See SECURITIES)

      Check-cashing services, 604A.200, 604A.440

      Clerk of court, NRAP 8(b), NRCP 65.1, JCRCP 65.1, JCRCP 73B(b)

      Commercial bribery defined, penalty, 207.295

      Construction controls, 627.200

      Controlled substances (See CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES)

      Corporations (See CORPORATIONS)

      Deferred deposit loans, 604A.200, 604A.440, 604A.500

      Documents of title, rights acquired by due negotiation, 104.7502

      Employment agents, fraudulent representations unlawful, 613.020

      Escrow agents (See ESCROW AGENTS AND AGENCIES)

      Felonies, additional penalty for use of minor in commission of, 193.162, 193.169

      Fiduciary security transfers, 162.150-162.250

      Fishing, license agents, 502.040

      Foreign banks, state branch or agency as agent for affiliated institution, 666A.170

      General improvement districts, employment, 318.180, 318.185

      Graft unlawful, 613.110

      High-interest loans, 604A.200, 604A.440, 604A.500

      Hunting, license agents, 502.040

      Injunction binding on, NRCP 65(d)

      Insurance (See INSURANCE AGENTS)

      Interstate banking, depository institution as agent for affiliated institution, 666.390

      Issuer defined, documents of title, 104.7102

      Issuers of instruments for transmission or payment of money, 671.090

      Livestock and farm products agents (See LIVESTOCK AND FARM PRODUCTS DEALERS AND OTHER LICENSEES)

      Meat and poultry, violations imputed to business entity, 583.495

      Mortgage (See MORTGAGE AGENTS)

      Motor carriers, agents to issue temporary permits, 481.051

      Motor clubs (See MOTOR CLUBS)

      Motor vehicle registration, 482.160, 482.180

      Partnerships

             Uniform Partnership Act, 87.040, 87.090, 87.160

             Uniform Partnership Act (1997), 87.4325, 87.4327, 87.4332

      Postsecondary educational institutions, 394.465-394.475

      Prescriptions, transmission to pharmacist, 639.2353, 639.2355

      Public offense, commission of, jurisdiction over defendant, 171.015

      Real estate (See REAL ESTATE BROKERS AND SALESMEN)

      Real property, instruments may be subscribed by, 111.020

      Refusal to comply with court order, effect, NRCP 37(b)(2), JCRCP 37(b)(2)

      Registered agents (See REGISTERED AGENTS)

      Security broker-dealers (See SECURITIES)

      Seller under Uniform Commercial Code, 104.2707

      Service of process (See also CIVIL PROCESS)

             County clerk, 143.190

             Dance studios, 598.944

             Foreign banks, 666A.120

             Health clubs, 598.944

             Probate proceedings, 143.190

             Real Estate Administrator as agent, 645.495, 645C.367

             Secretary of State as agent (See SECRETARY OF STATE)

             Securities Division as agent, 90.770, 91.290

             Telemarketing registrants, 599B.210

      Signatures

             Negotiable instruments, 104.3402

             Warehouse receipts, 104.7202

      Title loans, 604A.200, 604A.440, 604A.500

      Towns, licensing and regulation of agents, 269.170-269.173

      Trapping, license agents, 502.040

      Trustees, delegation of functions, duties, immunities, 164.770

      Unemployment Compensation Law, applicability, 612.142

      Uniform Commercial Code, supplementary principles of law, 104.1103

      Utilization review, agents who perform, 683A.375-683A.379

AGGRIEVED PARTIES (See APPEALS)

AGING, NEVADA COMMISSION ON

      Computers, establishment of written policy on appropriate use, 242.300

      Creation, 427A.032

      Employees, 427A.036

      Gifts or grants, procedure for acceptance, 353.335

      Grants Management Advisory Committee, representation, 232.383

      Legislative review of public agencies, ch. 232B

      Meetings, ch. 241, 427A.034

      Members, 232A.020, 427A.032, 427A.036

      Powers and duties, 427A.038

      Public Health, Trust Fund for, Chairman as member of Board of Trustees, 439.610

      Severe Functional Disabilities, Advisory Committee on Personal Assistance for Persons with, representation, 426.731

      Subcommittees and advisory committees, 427A.034, 427A.036

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

AGISTORS’ LIENS

      Generally, 108.540-108.570

AGREED CASE

      Affidavits required, 29.010

      Appeal, 29.030

      Submission of controversy without action, 29.010

AGREEMENT ON DETAINERS

      Fees paid to officers and agents of Nevada, payment, 179.225

      Generally, 178.620

AGREEMENTS (See COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS; CONTRACTS; COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS, PUBLIC AGENCIES)

AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATIONS

      Bylaws, 547.100

      County financial assistance, 547.120-547.160

      Directors, 232A.020, 547.030-547.060

      Exchange facilitators, applicability of laws to farm loan associations, 645G.070

      Exhibitions and special events, agricultural status of property unaffected, 547.115

      Fiscal year, 547.070

      Formation, 547.020

      Horse racing

             Exemptions

                   Bond, 466.1045

                   Licenses, 466.090

                   State license fee, 466.120

                   Taxes, 466.125

             Preferential dates awarded, 466.104

             Purses, use of appropriated money prohibited, 547.130, 547.150

             Tax proceeds, distribution, 466.080

      Land sales, 321.335

      Livestock exhibitions, 547.090, 547.110-547.120

      Medium-term obligations, acquisition, 350.087-350.095, 355.130, 547.090

      Name, 547.020

      Officers, 547.030

      Powers, 547.090

      President, 547.030, 547.040

      Property owned or leased by association, agricultural status unaffected by exhibitions and special events, 547.115

      Seal, 547.090

      Secretary, 547.030-547.060, 547.100

      State institutions, designation as, 547.080

      Tax for preservation and promotion of agriculture, ch. 377A

      Treasurer, 547.030, 547.040, 547.100

AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS (For districts generally, see DISTRICTS)

      Cooperative agreements, 277.045-277.180

      District boards of agriculture

             Members, appointment and number, 232A.020, 547.030, 547.040

             Organization, reports, 547.050

             Powers, 547.100

             Vacancies, 547.060

      Enumeration, 547.010

      False claims, presentation unlawful, 197.160, ch. 357

      Nevada Fair of Mineral Industries, conduct by, 551.010

      Sovereign immunity waived, 41.0305-41.039

      Tax for preservation and promotion of agriculture, ch. 377A

AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICES (See NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION)

AGRICULTURAL MINERALS (For specific provisions, see FERTILIZERS)

      Generally, ch. 588

AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS (See AGRICULTURE)

AGRICULTURAL REAL PROPERTY, TAXES ON

      Agricultural associations, status of agricultural land unaffected by certain uses, 547.115

      Agricultural use defined, 361A.030

      Appeals, 361A.160, 361A.265, 361A.273

      Assessment

             Application

                   Action by county assessor or Department of Taxation, 361A.120

                   County assessor, application to, 361A.100

                   Filing, contents and execution, 361A.110

                   Late application processed by county board of equalization, 361A.160

             Determination of use

                   Appeals, 361A.160

                   Legislative authority, Art. 10 § 1

                   Procedure, 361A.120

             Disqualification, 361A.150

      Cessation of agricultural use, notification to county assessor, penalty for failure to notify, 361A.270, 361A.283

      Classification and valuation of land, 361.325, 361A.140

      Conversion to higher use

             Deferred tax and penalties, payment, Art. 10 § 1, 361A.265, 361A.280, 361A.283

             Definition, 361A.031

             Determination of conversion, notice, 361A.271

             Determination of value, 361A.130, 361A.155

             Disqualification of property for agricultural use assessment, 361A.150

             Lien created, 361A.286

             Notification by owner to county assessor, 361A.270

             Parcel created after secured tax roll closed, 361A.265

             Portion of parcel, recording and transmittal of survey, 361A.270

      Definition, 361A.020

      Delinquent taxes

             Action for collection, 360.4193

             Liens, 360.473, 360.475

             Notice of delinquency and demand for payment, 360.510, 360.520

             Seizure of property, 360.530-360.560

             Summary judgment for amount due, 360.420-360.470

             Warrants for collection, 360.483, 360.485

      Disqualification for agricultural use assessment, 361A.150

      Legislative authority, Art. 10 § 1

      Legislative declaration, 361A.090

      Lien for deferred tax and penalty, 361A.286

      Personal liability for deferred taxes, 361A.290

      Priority of taxes and related liens, 360.480

      Remedy of taxpayer, 361A.160

      Residence, determination of value of land covered by, 361A.140

      Rights and responsibilities of taxpayers, 360.2905-360.294

      Sale or transfer of property receiving assessment, 361A.286, 361A.290

      Taxable value, determination, 361A.155

AGRICULTURAL SEEDS (For specific provisions, see SEEDS)

      Generally, ch. 587

AGRICULTURE

      Advisory Board on Natural Resources, duties, 232.085

      Agricultural commodities, quarantine, ch. 554, 561.295

      Agricultural minerals, ch. 588

      Agricultural products

             Appeals to State Quarantine Officer, 587.420

             Brokers (See LIVESTOCK AND FARM PRODUCTS DEALERS AND OTHER LICENSEES)

             Certificates as prima facie evidence, 587.430

             Classification, 587.360, 587.420-587.450

             Commodities, purchases and sales, ch. 91

             Condition, 587.360, 587.420-587.450

             Containers, unlawful use, 587.450

             Contract for sale of goods, recording, 104.2107

             County inspections, 587.370

             Dairy products (See BUTTER; DAIRIES AND DAIRY PRODUCTS; MILK AND CREAM)

             Dealers (See LIVESTOCK AND FARM PRODUCTS DEALERS AND OTHER LICENSEES)

             Definition, 576.0155, 587.290

             Farmers’ markets, 244.336-244.338, 268.091-268.093, 576.128

             Fraudulent representations, 587.450

             Fruit (See FRUIT)

             Garlic growers (See GARLIC AND ONION GROWERS)

             Grades, 587.360, 587.420-587.450

             Grain (See GRAIN)

             Growing crops

                   Contract for sale, 104.2107

                   Defined as goods, Uniform Commercial Code, 104.2105

                   Insurable interest of buyer, 104.2501

             Honey (See BEES AND BEEHIVES)

             Inspection, 587.360, 587.420

             Licensed inspectors, 587.380-587.386

             Liens, 108.880-108.896

             Meat (See MEAT)

             Nuts, transportation and sales, 587.460-587.660

             Onion growers (See GARLIC AND ONION GROWERS)

             Organic crops, 587.700-587.830

             Plant Industry Program, funding and expenditures, 561.355

             Quality, 587.360, 587.420-587.450

             Secured transactions, definitions, 104.9102

             Seeds (See SEEDS)

             Standards, 587.290-587.450

             Uniform Commercial Code, application to sales, 104.2102

             Vegetables (See VEGETABLES)

             Warehouse receipts, 104.7201

             Width of load of loosely piled agricultural products, restriction, 484.7605

             Wildlife, Department of, sales, 504.147

      Air pollution control ordinances, exemption for customary agricultural uses, 244.361, 268.410

      Aquatic agriculture, regulation, 561.301

      Central Nevada Resource Development Authority, Special & Local Acts Volume

      College of Agriculture, establishment, Art. 11 § 4

      County agricultural demonstration farms and plots, ch. 553

      Crop dusting (See PESTICIDES—Application by aircraft or ground equipment)

      Crops (See CROPS)

      Department of Agriculture (See AGRICULTURE, STATE DEPARTMENT OF)

      Execution, property of farmer exempt, 21.090

      Experiment station (See NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION)

      Extension work (See NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION)

      Farm loan bonds, investment of state money, 355.120

      Farm machinery and equipment

             Agreements between dealers and suppliers

                   Dealer inventory

                          Inspection before shipment, 597.117

                          Repurchase by supplier, 597.1153, 597.116-597.1167

                          Retention by dealer upon termination of agreement, 597.1153

                          Return of surplus parts, credits, 597.1147

                          Security interest of supplier, 597.117

                   Death of dealer, procedures following, 597.1167

                   Definitions, 597.112-597.114

                   Enforcement, 597.1173

                   Injunctive relief, 597.1173

                   Liability of supplier, 597.1163, 597.1173

                   Prohibited acts, 597.115, 597.1177, 597.118

                   Reserve account for recourse, retail sale or lease contracts, debits, reports, 597.1157

                   Termination or nonrenewal, restrictions, notice, 597.1143, 597.115, 597.1153, 597.1173

                   Terms, substantial changes restricted, 597.1143, 597.115, 597.1173

                   Void provisions, 597.118

                   Waiver of rights, obligations or liability, 597.118

                   Warranties, claims, reimbursements for work performed, 597.1177

             Farm tractor defined, 482.035, 483.070, 484.059

             Farm vehicle defined, 482.036, 482.162

             Height of load of baled hay transported on highway, limitation, 484.738

             Implement of husbandry defined, 484.071

             Licensing and registration, exemption, 482.210

             Lights and reflectors, 484.573

             Motor vehicle insurance and financial responsibility, exemption, 485.050

             Permit to drive, stop or park oversize vehicle on highway, exemption, 484.737

             Sales tax exemptions, 372.281, 372.7263, 374.2861, 374.7273

             Slow moving vehicle emblem, display, 484.646

             Special fuel, operation on highway of equipment containing dyed fuel authorized, 366.203

             Stolen vehicles, law enforcement inspections to locate, 480.610

             Warranties, claims, 597.1177

             Width of implements, applicability of laws, restrictions relating to movement on highways, 484.7605

      Farm mortgage loans from state money, 355.120

      Farm operation defined, highway and road laws, 408.057

      Farm products brokers, dealers and commission merchants (See LIVESTOCK AND FARM PRODUCTS DEALERS AND OTHER LICENSEES)

      Farmers (See FARMERS AND RANCHERS)

      Federal Agricultural Mortgage Association, state investments, 355.140

      Field agents and inspectors, peace officer powers, 289.290

      Financial aid to industry, State authorized to enter into agreements, 575.050

      Four-H Camp Institute and Exhibit, ch. 550

      Four-H clubs (See FOUR-H CLUBS)

      Garlic and Onion Growers’ Advisory Board, ch. 556

      Height of load of baled hay transported on highway, limitation, 484.738

      Implements exempt from execution, 21.090

      Indian burial sites, procedure following discovery, 383.170

      Insect pest control (See INSECTS)

      Irrigation systems (See IRRIGATION SYSTEMS)

      Labor

             Crew leader defined, 612.057

             Industrial insurance, excluded employees, 616A.110, 616B.656

             Minimum wage law inapplicable to certain agricultural employment, 608.250

             Occupational Diseases Act, excluded employees, 617.080

             Unemployment compensation, certain labor included, 612.090

      Leases of land

             Limitation on terms, 111.200

             Tenant holding over after expiration of term without notice to quit, 40.260

      License plates expressing support, 482.37917

      Loan mediation program, 561.247

      Loans on agricultural lands from state money, 355.050-355.120, 355.140

      Nuisance, agricultural activity does not constitute, 40.140, 202.450

      Planning and zoning, certain exchanges, transfers and divisions of land for agricultural purposes exempt from laws, 278.320

      Property tax

             Agricultural real property, Art. 10 § 1, 361A.020-361A.160

             Irrigation systems, exemptions, 361.068, 361.070

      Proprietary information collected by State Department of Agriculture, confidentiality, 561.285

      Quarantine (See QUARANTINE)

      Ranchers (See FARMERS AND RANCHERS)

      Seeds (See also SEEDS)

             Generally, ch. 587

      Soil analysis by Nevada System of Higher Education, 396.620-396.660

      Solid waste management systems, exemption, 444.620

      State lands

             Fees for use of state lands, 322.0032, 322.100-322.170

             Occupying for agricultural purposes, rights, ch. 326

      State Permanent School Fund, loans on agricultural lands, 355.100

      Tax Commission, Nevada, livestock and agricultural business experience, 360.020

      Tax for preservation and protection of agriculture, ch. 377A

      Taxes on agricultural property (See AGRICULTURAL REAL PROPERTY, TAXES ON)

      Trespass notices on land used for agricultural purposes, 207.200-207.210

      Waterpower Energy Systems Demonstration Program, participation, 701B.700-701B.890

      Wind Energy Systems Incentive Program, participation, 701B.400-701B.650

AGRICULTURE, STATE BOARD OF

      Administrative Procedure Act, applicability, 233B.039

      Alfalfa seed research and promotion, duties, 587.151

      Attorneys, employment authorized, 562.140

      Auctions of livestock, establishment of license fee, 573.040

      Budget

             Base budgets, fundamental review, 218.5381-218.5386

             State Budget Act, 353.150-353.246

      Chairman, election, 561.085

      Creation, 561.045

      Delinquent fees or penalties, procedure for collection, ch. 353C

      Director of State Department of Agriculture

             Appointment by Board, 561.115

             Secretary of Board, 561.085

      Duties generally, 561.105

      Employees, 561.075, 562.130, 562.310

      Garlic growers, powers concerning, 556.060

      Gifts or grants, authority to accept, 353.335

      Inspectors

             Assault or battery committed upon, 200.471, 200.481

             Brand inspection, 562.460

             Compensation, 562.130, 562.230

             Employment, 562.130

             Entry right for examination, 562.490

             False information concerning condition of sheep, penalty for providing to inspector, 562.550

             Murder of inspector, first degree, 200.033

             Reports to Board, 562.480

             Rights of peace officers, 289.010-289.120

      Legislative review of public agencies, ch. 232B

      Livestock and farm products licensees, establishment of license fee, 576.050

      Meetings, quorum, ch. 241, 561.095

      Members

             Appointment, number, 561.045

             Compensation, 561.075

             Qualifications generally, 561.055

             Residency requirements, 232A.020, 561.055

             Term of office, 232A.020

             Vacancies in office, 232A.020

      Motor vehicle fuel

             Adoption and enforcement of specifications, variances, 590.070, 590.071

             Inspection fees, use, 590.120

      Onion growers, powers concerning, 556.060

      Organic agricultural products, certification of producers and handlers, duties, 587.830

      Payments of money for services provided by agency, procedures, 353.146-353.148

      Petroleum products

             Adoption and enforcement of specifications, variances, 590.070, 590.071

             Inspection fees, use, 590.120

      Predatory Animal and Rodent Committee, State

             Membership on, 567.030

             Office, 567.060

      Predatory Animals, Committee to Control, designation as, 567.110

      Records, ch. 239, 562.470

      Regulations, ch. 233B, 561.105

      Reports to Governor, 562.150

      Restricted-use fertilizers, duties, 588.295

      Secretary

             Director of State Department of Agriculture, ex officio Secretary, 561.085

             Employment, 562.130

             State Predatory Animal and Rodent Committee, Secretary, 567.040

             Subpoena powers, 562.310

      Sheep, duties, ch. 562

      Sovereign immunity waived, 41.0305-41.039

      Subpoena powers, 562.310

      Vacancies, 232A.020

      Weed control districts, review of action, 555.208

      Woolgrowers’ State Account for Control of Predatory Animals, administration, 567.125

AGRICULTURE, STATE DEPARTMENT OF

      Agreements, 561.245, 561.275

      Agricultural minerals, ch. 588

      Agricultural protection and promotion, management of activities, 561.214

      Alfalfa seed research and promotion, duties, 587.155-587.185

      Apiary industry, regulation, ch. 552

      Aquatic agriculture, promotion, protection and regulation, 561.301

      Auctions of livestock, regulation, ch. 573

      Brands and marks, powers and duties, 561.209, ch. 564, ch. 565

      Budget

             Base budgets, fundamental review, 218.5381-218.5386

             State Budget Act, 353.150-353.246

      Carcasses and hides, inspection, ch. 566

      Child support enforcement, duties, 555.325, 555.3505, 576.032, 576.121

      Confidentiality of proprietary information, 561.285

      Contracts, 244.327, 561.245, 561.275

      Contributions, power to accept, 244.327

      Cooperation with Federal Government and other entities, 561.245

      Creation, 561.035

      Delinquent fees or penalties, procedure for collection, ch. 353C

      Director

             Appointment, 561.115

             Deputy, designation, powers and duties, 561.149, 561.185

             Measurement Standards, Division of, appointment of Administrator, 561.108

             Powers and duties, 561.145, 561.146

             Public lands, member of Board of Review, 321.5967

             Qualifications, 561.125

             Salary, 561.135

             Service of process on, 576.042

             State Board of Agriculture, Secretary, 561.085

             State Conservation Commission, member, 548.120

             State Environmental Commission, member, 445B.200

             State Quarantine Officer, ex officio, 561.165

             State Sealer of Weights and Measures, ex officio, 561.155, 581.030

             Subpoenas, authority to issue, 561.146

      Diseases in animals, control and eradication, 571.120-571.250

      District boards of agriculture, reports of organization, 547.050

      Duties generally, 561.035

      Employees

             Appointment, 561.225

             Field agents and inspectors (See Field agents and inspectors, this heading)

             Inspectors of cattle carcasses and hides, 566.035

             Remittance of money collected on behalf of Department, 561.421

             Weed Control Analyst, appointment and duties, 555.031, 555.033

      Estrays and feral livestock

             Agents, power to take up estrays, 569.120

             Cooperative agreements for control, placement or disposition, 561.218, 569.031

             Deemed property of Department, 569.010

             Duties, 561.218

             Impoundment and sale of cattle, horses or mules found with person lacking evidence of ownership, 575.060

             Sale, power of, 569.010

      Expositions, fairs and exhibits, 561.275

      Farmers’ markets or direct sale of farm products by producer, duties, 576.128

      Fees, regulation of billing and collection methods, 561.153, 565.070

      Fertilizers, ch. 588

      Field agents and inspectors

             Assault or battery committed upon, 200.471, 200.481

             Certification and training, 289.450-289.600

             Designation, 561.225

             Motor vehicles

                   Labeling and license plates, 482.368, 482.369

                   Traffic regulations, official vehicles, 484.261, 484.323, 484.348

             Murder of inspector, first degree, 200.033

             Peace officer powers, 289.290

             Powers and duties, 561.225, 565.155

             Rights of peace officers, 289.010-289.120

      Finances and funds

             Agriculture Registration and Enforcement Account, 561.385

             Alfalfa Seed Research and Promotion Account, 561.409

             Fees, billing and collection, 561.153, 565.070

             Garlic and Onion Research and Promotion Account, 561.423

             Legislative appropriations, 561.415

             License Plates for Promotion of Agriculture, Account for, 561.411

             Livestock Aid Fund, expenditures by Director, 575.050

             Livestock Inspection Account

                   Creation, 561.344

                   Sources, 561.344, 569.010, 569.090, 571.035

                   Use, 565.040

             Metric System Trust Fund, 581.520

             Pests and Plant Diseases, Program for the Control of, 561.375

             Petroleum products, authorized expenditures, 561.412, 590.120

             Plant Industry Program

                   Bees and apiaries, prosecution of violations, 552.300

                   Creation, funding and expenditures generally, 561.355

                   Inspection fees for agriculture products, use, 587.370

             Power to accept money, 353.335, 561.245, 561.255

             Public weighmasters, separate account for deposit of fees and other money collected, 561.412

             Revolving Account for Agriculture Working Capital, 561.335

             Rural Rehabilitation Fund, 561.405

             Weights and measures, separate account for deposit of fees and other money collected, 561.412

      Forest insect and disease control, use of personnel and equipment by State Forester Firewarden, 527.220

      Garlic growers, powers and duties, ch. 556

      Gifts or grants, power to accept or make, 353.335, 561.245, 561.255

      Grazing boards part of Department, 568.040

      Hides and carcasses, inspection, ch. 566

      Information, collection and dissemination, 561.285

      Laboratories

             Generally, 561.305, 561.315

             Medical laboratory licensing laws inapplicable, 652.230

      Legislative review of public agencies, ch. 232B

      Livestock

             Alternative livestock, duties, 576.129, 576.131

             Assessment, 575.120, 575.180, 575.190

             Control and eradication of disease, 571.120-571.250

             Estrays and feral livestock (See Estrays and feral livestock, this heading)

             Impoundment and sale when found with person lacking evidence of ownership, 575.060

             Seizure by government agency, receipt of court order, 565.125

             Special tax, establishment of annual rate, penalty, 571.035, 575.205

      Livestock and farm products dealers, ch. 576

      Livestock protection and promotion, management of activities, 561.205

      Livestock Show Board, Nevada Junior, part of Department, 563.010

      Loan mediation program, establishment and administration, 561.247

      Marijuana, medical use, duties, ch. 453A

      Measurement Standards, Division of

             Administrator, appointment, duties, 561.108

             Creation, duties generally, 561.108

            Gasoline, approval of blending pumps, dispensers or other devices, 590.063, 590.065

             Public weighmasters, duties, ch. 582

             Weights and measures, duties, ch. 581

      Meats and meat products, program for grading and certification, 583.055

      Metric System, Advisory Council on the, 581.500-581.540

      Natural resources and land use planning, appointee to manage activities of Department, 561.218

      Noxious weeds, control, duties, 561.218

      Nursery stock dealers, regulation and enforcement, 555.235-555.249

      Offices, 561.235

      Onion growers, powers and duties, ch. 556

      Orders

             Hold orders issued by Director, 561.295

             Publication, 561.265

      Organic agricultural products, certification of producers and handlers, 587.700-587.830

      Payments of money for services provided by state agencies, procedures, 353.146-353.148

      Pest control, ch. 555

      Pesticides, powers and duties, 555.2605-555.470, 586.230-586.310

      Plant Industry Program, establishment, 561.355

      Pollution Control Account, use, 445B.830

      Predatory Animal and Rodent Committee, State, ch. 567

      Predatory animals, tax for control of, notices, 567.110

      Proprietary information, dissemination prohibited, 561.285

      Public livestock auctions, regulation, ch. 573

      Railroads to forward notice of death or injury to livestock, 705.190

      Rangeland Resources Commission, assistance, 563.380

      Records, ch. 239

      Rewards, offer of, 561.325

      Rules and regulations generally, ch. 233B, 561.105, 561.265

      Rural rehabilitation trust, liquidation, 561.425-561.465

      Seed-certifying agency for State, 587.077

      Sheep tax, notice of rate, 562.160

      State Board of Agriculture (See AGRICULTURE, STATE BOARD OF)

      Weed Control Analyst, appointment and duties, 555.031, 555.033

      Weeds, Account for the Control of, administration, 555.035

      Wild horses, appointee to manage activities of Department, 561.218

      Wildlife diseases, receipt of reports, 501.352

AID TO THE BLIND (See BLIND, PERSONS WHO ARE—Supplemental Security Income Program)

AIDING AND ABETTING

      Accessory defined, 195.030

      Accomplice defined, 175.291

      Accountants, grounds for disciplinary action, 628.390

      Architects, grounds for disciplinary action, 623.270

      Arson, penalty, 205.010-205.030

      Banks, aiding or abetting in continued operation of insolvent bank, 668.045, 668.095

      Campground memberships, unlawful acts, 119B.395

      Child custody, detention, concealment or removal of child from lawful custodian, 200.359

      Chiropractors, unprofessional conduct, 634.018

      Code of Military Justice, 412.454, 412.456

      Computers, unlawful use of encryption, 205.486

      Contractors, grounds for disciplinary action, 624.3014

      Documents of title, unlawful acts regarding, 205.520, 205.540

      Engineers, grounds for disciplinary action, 625.410

      Environmental health specialists, unprofessional conduct, 625A.170

      Felonies, additional penalty for use of minor in commission of, 193.162, 193.169

      Female genital mutilation, penalties, 200.5083

      Firearms, aiding in unlawful use or possession by minor, 202.300

      First degree murder, mitigating circumstances, 200.035

      Forfeiture of property used in commission of certain crimes, 179.121

      Funeral directors and embalmers, unprofessional conduct, 642.480

      Hunting violations, penalty, 501.376

      Impersonating law enforcement officers, 648.150

      Indigent persons, bringing nonresidents into county to receive assistance, 428.110

      Insurance fraud, penalties, 686A.281-686A.295

      Insurance, unauthorized transactions, 685B.083

      Intercollegiate athletics, rules violations, 398.492

      Interior designers, grounds for disciplinary action, 623.270

      Intermediary service organizations for persons with disabilities, grounds for disciplinary action, 426.321

      Internet pharmacy violations, 453.3638, 453.3639

      Interpreters for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing, grounds for discipline, 656A.500

      Juvenile detention facilities, escape, 62B.400, 63.610

      Kidnapping, 200.340

      Land surveyors, grounds for disciplinary action, 625.410

      Landscape architects, grounds for disciplinary action, 623A.280

      Lotteries, assisting in unauthorized lottery, 462.280

      Motor clubs, unlawful acts, 696A.220

      Motor vehicles

             Sales, through false or misleading practices, 482.36395

             Transfers or assignments, prohibited acts, 205.2747

      Murder or felonious killing of decedent, forfeiture of benefits by culpable actor, ch. 41B

      Nurses and nursing assistants, grounds for disciplinary action, 632.320

      Oriental medicine, grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of license, 634A.170

      Osteopathic physicians, unprofessional conduct, 633.131

      Out-of-state abettor, liability for punishment, 194.020

      Pandering, penalty for assisting in transportation, 201.340

      Paternity fraud, penalty, 201.085

      Pharmacists and related licensees, grounds for disciplinary action, 639.210

      Prisoners

             Communication with person charged with felony in county jail, 212.150

             Concealing assets from Department of Corrections, penalty, 209.221, 209.241

             Crime in concert with, prosecution of persons committing, 212.070, 228.170

             Escape, aiding in, 212.100

             Firearms, weapons, explosives, liquor or illegal drugs, providing to prisoners, 212.160

      Psychologists, unlicensed practice, 641.230

      Public officers or employees, identity theft, 41.1345, 205.464

      Racketeering activity defined, 207.390

      Realtime captioning providers, grounds for disciplinary action, 656A.500

      Residential designers, grounds for disciplinary action, 623.270

      Security freeze on consumer report to commit unlawful act, 598C.370

      Terrorism, 202.445

      Theft detection devices, unlawful acts involving shields or deactivators, 205.970

      Time shares, unlawful acts, 119A.675

      Toxins, lethal agents and delivery systems, unlawful acts, 202.446

      Truancy, 392.220

      Viatical settlement violations, 688C.450

      Victim of crime, accomplice ineligible for compensation, 217.220

      Weapons of mass destruction, unlawful acts, 202.446

AIDS

      Clinics and dispensaries, establishment by Health Division, 441A.330

      Confidentiality of information, 49.245, 441A.220, 441A.230

      Coroner, testing of persons who may have exposed coroner or employees to disease, 441A.195, 629.069

      Counseling and referral programs, 441A.334-441A.336

      Equal employment opportunities, HIV included as disability, 613.310

      Exposure to others

             Confinement of person whose conduct may spread disease, 441A.300

             Control of disease within schools, child care facilities, medical facilities and correctional facilities, 441A.190

             Duty of contagious person to prevent, receipt of warning, penalty, 441A.180

             Engaging in prostitution after testing positive, penalty, 201.358

             Intentional transmission of disease, penalty, reporting requirements when victim 12 years of age or younger, 201.205, 202.870-202.894

             Prisoners, segregation, 209.385

             Testing for exposure to certain personnel, 212.189, 441A.195, 629.069

      Health authorities, powers and duties, 441A.160, 441A.170

      Indigent persons, disclosure of information to Division of Welfare and Supportive Services, 441A.220

      Injunctive relief, 441A.900

      Medicaid, prescription drug coverage, 422.4025

      Medical personnel

             Disclosure of information related to occupation, 441A.220

             Industrial insurance benefits, 616A.035, 616A.265

             Testing of person who may have exposed officer or firefighter to disease, 212.189, 441A.195, 629.069

      Occupational diseases

             Benefits, 617.481

             Reports of claims regarding infectious disease, preparation, availability to public, 617.357

      Pharmacies, establishment by Health Division, 441A.330

      Police officers and firefighters

             Disclosure of information related to occupation, 441A.220

             Industrial insurance benefits, 616A.035, 616A.265, 616C.052

             Testing of person who may have exposed officer or firefighter to disease, 212.189, 441A.195, 629.069

      Pregnant women and newborns, testing, 442.600-442.660

      Prisoners

             Commitment to prison, test for exposure, 209.385

             Counseling regarding virus, 209.385

             Disclosure of name and segregation of offenders who test positive, 209.385

             Educational programs, 209.385, 441A.240

             Release from prison, test for exposure, 209.511

      Prostitution

             Arrest for prostitution, test for exposure to virus required, payment of costs and notification of results, 201.356

             Engaging in prostitution after testing positive, penalty, 201.358

             Liability of owner or operator of brothel for employment of prostitute tested positive for exposure, 41.1397

      Public employees, testing for exposure to, 441A.195, 629.069

      Real property sale or lease, disclosure relating to previous occupants immaterial to transaction, 40.770

      Reports of cases to health authority, 441A.150

      Schools, instruction concerning disease, 389.065

      Sexual assault, arrested person to be tested for exposure to virus, 441A.320

      Sexually transmitted diseases, generally, 441A.240-441A.330

      Therapeutic program, administration, procedures, 439.529

      Violation of laws or regulations, criminal penalties, prosecution, 441A.910-441A.930

AIR AMBULANCES (See EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES—Ambulances and vehicles of fire-fighting agencies)

AIR POLLUTION (For related provisions, see ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION)

      Account for the Management of Air Quality

             Creation and use, 445B.590

             Sources, 445B.235, 445B.300

      Action for injury to person or property, rights unimpaired, 445B.600

      Actions to enforce laws or regulations, 41.540-41.570

      Air contaminant sources, registration and reports, 445B.300

      Air quality standards, establishment, 445B.210

      Alternative fuels for motor vehicles

             Fleet vehicles, use, 486A.010-486A.180

             Incentive program to encourage use of clean-burning fuel in motor vehicles, 486A.200

      Appeals of regulatory action, procedure, 445B.340-445B.360

      Building construction or alteration involving pollution source, duties regarding plans and specifications, 445B.320

      Cities, power to regulate, 268.410

      Confidential information, 445B.570

      Counties, power to regulate, 244.361

      Declaration of public policy, 445B.100

      Definitions, 445B.105-445B.155

      Economic Development Revenue Bond Law

             City, 268.512-268.568

             County, 244A.669-244A.763

      Emergency plans, procedures, 445B.560

      Emission credits or allocations

             Clark County, program authorized, 445B.508

             Retirement of credits, public policy, 445B.100

             Sale, collection and deposit of money, 445B.235

      Engine emission controls, 445B.700-445B.845, 484.644, 484.6441

      Failure of regulatory agencies to act does not excuse violations, 445B.300

      Fines, 445B.640

      Fires set for training purposes, permit requirements, 445B.595

      Fossil fuel-fired steam generating facilities, limit on enforcement of laws, 445B.500

      Fuel standards for stationary and mobile sources of air contaminants, 445B.210, 445B.505

      Governmental sources of air contaminants, compliance with laws required, 445B.595

      Greenhouse gases, reports and inventory of emissions, 445B.137, 445B.370, 445B.380

      Hearings

             Appeals, procedure, 445B.340-445B.360

             Local air pollution control hearing boards, 445B.275

             Variances, 445B.400-445B.430

             Violations, 445B.450

             Witnesses, attendance and compensation, 445B.280

      Incinerators, construction and operation, 445B.230

      Indirect sources, 445B.310

      Injunctive relief, 445B.460, 445B.640

      Inspections authorized, 445B.240, 445B.580

      Investigations, 445B.230

      Local air pollution control programs

             Administrative transfers, 445B.610

             Clark County School District, expenditure of administrative penalties, approval, reports, 445B.500

             Credits for maintenance or reduction of emissions, 445B.508

             Engine emission controls, duties, 445B.770-445B.845

             Environmental Commission, State, powers, 445B.510-445B.530

             Generally, 445B.500-445B.540

             Grants from Pollution Control Account, 445B.830

             Hearing boards, members’ qualifications and terms, 445B.275

             Integrated long-range planning, participation in programs, 278.02584

             Jurisdiction over certain classes of contaminants, Environmental Commission’s power to assume, 445B.530

             Plans, policies or programs, prerequisites to adoption or amendment, 445B.503

             Public utility facilities, construction, 704.820-704.900

             Reduction or mitigation of increases in emissions, requirements, 445B.508

             Regional planning coalition, cooperation, 278.02584, 445B.503

             Regional transportation commissions, cooperation, 373.146, 445B.503

             Stations, registration for authorization to operate garage, 487.530-487.570

             Tax for improvement of air quality, distribution, 377A.080

      Master plans, inclusion of provisions regarding air pollution, 278.160

      Mercury emissions from mines, regulations, fees, 445B.305

      Monitoring, source tests may be required, 445B.225

      Motor vehicle pollution control devices, 445B.700-445B.845, 484.644, 484.6441

      Notice of regulatory action, 445B.330

      Permits

             Appeals by aggrieved persons, 445B.360

             Fees, requirement, 445B.300

             Inspection of premises, 445B.580

             Stack source emission tests may be required, 445B.245

      Planning and zoning agencies, duties concerning air pollution sources, 445B.595

      Pollution Control Account, creation, sources and use, 445B.830, 445B.835

      Private rights and remedies unaffected, 445B.600

      Property tax exemption for air pollution control devices, 361.077

      Records and reports

             Confidential information, limitations on use, 445B.570

             Generally, 445B.300

             Inspection, 445B.230

      Registration and report of air contaminant sources, 445B.300

      Regulations

             Administrative Procedure Act, ch. 233B

             Enforcement of regulations concerning indirect sources, limitations, 445B.310

             Notice of hearing, 445B.215

             Powers and duties of Commission, 445B.210, 445B.300

             Transition in administration, effect, 445B.610

      Self-audits, effect, presumptions, burden of proof, ch. 445C

      Solar energy, credits for maintenance or reduction of emissions through use of system, 445B.508

      Solid waste disposal, 444.440-444.620

      Stack source emission tests, 445B.245

      State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

             Alternative fuels for fleet vehicles, duties, 486A.160

             Inspection powers, search warrants, 445B.580

             Notice of regulatory action, 445B.330

             Powers and duties, 445B.230-445B.245

             State air pollution control agency, designation as, 445B.205

             Violations, duties, 445B.450

      State Environmental Commission

             Alternative fuels for fleet vehicles, regulations, 486A.150

             Appeals, procedure, 445B.340-445B.360

             Cooperative or interlocal agreements, approval, 445B.220, 445B.500

             Powers and duties, 445B.210-445B.225, 445B.300-445B.360, 445B.510-445B.530

             Regulations, 445B.210, 445B.300, 445B.305, 445B.370

      Tax for improvement of air quality, ch. 377A

      Variances, 445B.400-445B.430

      Violations, 445B.450-445B.470, 445B.640

      Zoning regulations to be designed to preserve quality of air, 278.250

AIR QUALITY, TAX FOR IMPROVEMENT OF

      Generally, ch. 377A

AIR RAID SHELTERS

      City Bond Law, fallout shelter facilities defined as building project, 268.676

      Property tax exemption, 361.078

AIR SPACE

      Advertising signs above highways, 405.110

      Monorails, easements for use of air space, 408.212

      Ownership, 493.040

      Sovereignty in space, 493.030

AIRCRAFT

      Air ambulances (See EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES—Ambulances and vehicles of fire-fighting agencies)

      Air carriers (See CARRIERS)

      Air space, ownership and sovereignty, 493.030, 493.040

      Airports (See AIRPORTS)

      Birthplace of child born on moving plane, 440.280

      Careless or reckless operation, 493.130, 493.140

      Cigarette license and tax laws inapplicable to interstate aircraft, 370.070

      Collision, liability, 493.070

      Controlled substances, forfeiture of aircraft, 453.301

      Crop dusting, 555.2605-555.470

      Dangerous flying, 493.100

      Definition, 493.020

      Explosive or incendiary device, possession unlawful, exception, 202.262

      Federal Government’s aircraft, Uniform State Law for Aeronautics inapplicable, 493.120

      Firearms, unlawful discharge at or into aircraft, 202.285

      Flight, lawfulness of, 493.050

      Fuel tax (See AVIATION FUEL TAX; JET OR TURBINE-POWERED AIRCRAFT FUEL, TAX ON)

      Helicopters (See HELICOPTERS)

      Hunting

             Manner of hunting, prohibited acts, 501.376, 503.005, 503.010, 504.490

             Violations, warrantless search of aircraft authorized, forfeitures, 501.375, 501.3857

      Instructors, licensing, 493.170

      Intoxicating liquors

             Operating aircraft under the influence, 493.130

             Sales in interstate commerce, 369.175

      Jurisdiction

             Contracts entered into while in flight over State, 493.090

             Crimes and torts committed while in flight over State, 171.040, 493.080

      Lasers or other light sources, use to interfere with aircraft, penalty, 202.585

      Licenses, requirements, posting and inspection, 493.150, 493.180

      Liens

             Generally, 108.265-108.360, 108.367

             Injury to persons or property, 493.060

             Municipal airport’s lien, 496.110

      Navigational chart, contents and fee, 493.210

      Noise

             Advisory Committee on Aircraft Noise, powers and duties, 244.412-244.416

             Toll-free telephone number to report violations, establishment, 244.418

      Operation while intoxicated or in reckless manner, 493.130, 493.140

      Passenger defined, 493.020

      Pesticides, application by aircraft, 555.2605-555.470

      Presumptions of liability for injury, 493.060

      Public utility regulation (See PUBLIC UTILITIES)

      Retail installment sales, ch. 97

      Sales and use tax exemption, 372.317, 372.726

      Unemployment compensation, applicability to certain employment, 612.070, 612.100

      United States certificate, permit or license required, 493.150

AIRPORT AUTHORITIES

      Battle Mountain Airport Authority, Special & Local Acts Volume

      Carson City Airport Authority, Special & Local Acts Volume

      Felonies, reports to primary law enforcement agency, transfer of investigation, 171.1223

      Fuel taxes, distribution and use, 365.545, 365.565

      Fund for Aviation, creation, sources and use, 365.545, 494.048

      Joint airport zoning boards, creation, 497.055

      Limited-liability company involved in land transaction with airport authority, disclosure required, 237.023

      Sovereign immunity waived, 41.0305-41.039

      Washoe County

             Defibrillators, placement in airport facilities, 450B.600

             Notification of projects to Bureau of Services to Persons who Are Blind or Visually Impaired, 426.660

             Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority Act, Special & Local Acts Volume

      Zoning regulations, adoption, 497.080

AIRPORT ZONING ACT (For specific provisions, see AIRPORTS)

      Generally, ch. 497

AIRPORTS (See also AVIATION)

      Generally, ch. 494, ch. 495, ch. 496

      Acquisition and operation by local governments, 495.010-495.030, ch. 496

      Air space, ownership and sovereignty, 493.030, 493.040

      Air transport companies

             Acquisition of property, 495.070-495.210

             Property tax on interstate or intercounty property, 361.318-361.321, 361.403

      Aircraft (See AIRCRAFT)

      Bonds, sale, 495.020, 496.090

      Commercial use of airport or facility, agreements, 496.090

      Concealed weapons prohibited, 202.3673

      Control officers

             Assault or battery committed upon, 200.471, 200.481

             Murder of officer, first degree, 200.033

             Peace officer powers, 289.340

             Rights of peace officers, 289.010-289.120

      Cooperative agreements for financing governmental facilities, 277.0705-277.0755

      Defibrillators, placement in certain airports, 450B.600

      Douglas County, sales tax for support of airports, Special & Local Acts Volume

      Emergency landing fields, county, 495.035

      Eminent domain

             City and county airports, 495.010, 495.070

             General provision, 37.010

             Municipal airports, 496.030, 496.040, 496.070, 496.230

             State airports, 494.030, 494.050, 494.070

             Zoning, 497.270

      Existing airports, acquisition by governmental agencies, 494.050, 496.040

      Fair and recreation boards, authority concerning improvements, 244A.622

      Fees, tolls and charges, authority of local government to require, 495.030

      Felonies, reports to primary law enforcement agency, transfer of investigation, 171.1223

      Firearms, carrying concealed firearm prohibited, 202.3673

      Fund for Aviation, creation, sources and use, 365.545, 494.048

      Graffiti violations, penalty, 206.125, 206.335

      Hazards, regulation, 494.150, 496.280

      Homeland security, ch. 239C

      Lease of county property for airport purposes, 495.040-495.060

      Local government may franchise, provide or control operations, 244.187, 268.081, 268.083, 269.128, 269.129

      Master plans, contents of transportation plan, 278.160

      Municipal Airports Act, ch. 496

      Navigational chart, contents and fee, 493.210

      Outside municipal limits subject to state and federal law, 496.130

      Private development, construction, improvement, maintenance or operation of public facilities, 338.161-338.168, 408.5471-408.549

      Private property used for municipal purposes, property tax exemption, 361.061

      Promotion of use of airport, financing, 365.545, 365.565

      Residential use of municipal property, 496.090

      Sale or lease of airports, 494.100, 496.080

      Services and facilities, lease or extension, 496.090

      State Airports Act, ch. 494

      Taxes and taxation

             Aviation fuel tax (See AVIATION FUEL TAX)

             Douglas County, use of sales tax proceeds for airport, Special & Local Acts Volume

             Exempt property used in business conducted for profit subject to taxation, exception, 361.1157, 361.159, 361.2275

             Jet or turbine-powered aircraft fuel tax (See JET OR TURBINE-POWERED AIRCRAFT FUEL, TAX ON)

             Municipal airports, property and income exempt from taxation, 496.260

             Privately owned airports, property related to public use exempt from taxation, 361.061

             Room tax proceeds, use to improve, operate or maintain airports, 244.3354, 244A.622

      Telecommunication service, sale to public, 268.086, 710.147

      Transportation, Department of, prohibition against operation of airport, 408.233

      Transportation projects related to airports, financing, 365.545, 365.565

      Vandalism of public transportation vehicles or facilities, penalty, 206.125, 206.335

      Vehicular traffic, jurisdiction of justice court, 4.370

      Vending stands, operation by persons who are blind, 426.630-426.720

      Zoning

             Administrative agency, powers, 497.180

             Appeals to board of adjustment, 497.150-497.170

             Board of adjustment, 497.190-497.220

             Criminal penalties and injunctions, 497.260

             Definitions, 497.020

             Eminent domain, 497.270

             Joint zoning boards, creation, 497.050, 497.055

             Jurisdiction of court to review, costs, 497.240

             Manufactured home parks, notice of changes to be given to nearby residents, 497.085

             Markers and lights, 497.140

             Policy, declaration, 497.030

             Regulations

                   Administration and enforcement, 497.180

                   Adoption, 497.080, 497.110

                   Authority to adopt, administer and enforce, 497.040

                   Buildings, ordinance regulating height, 497.060

                   Conflict, more stringent limitations govern, 497.070

                   Reasonableness, 497.100

                   Requirements, 497.100

                   Unconstitutional provisions, effect, 497.250

                   Variances, 497.130

             Review of administrative decision, 497.230

             Structure or tree, provision for replacement or alteration, 497.120

             Zoning commission, appointment, duties and hearings, 497.090

ALARMS

      Fire alarms

             Destruction unlawful, 202.580, 475.080, 475.090

             False alarms unlawful, 475.100

             License required for service, installation or sale, 477.033

             Required in certain buildings, 477.130

             Theft of device to give warning of fire, 475.105

      Paging alarm system required in certain structures, 477.150

      Police alarms, destruction unlawful, 202.580

ALCOHOL ABUSE PROGRAMS (For related provisions, see ALCOHOLICS; INTOXICATION)

      Boats, operation under the influence, evaluation of certain offenders, 488.430

      Certification of facilities, programs and personnel, 449.0356, 458.025

      Child support, program to resolve issues relating to employment of responsible parent, 425.382

      Co-Occurring Disorders, Committee on, 439.526-439.528

      Community mental health programs, ch. 436

      Community triage centers (See also MEDICAL AND RELATED FACILITIES)

             Definition, 449.0031

             Inclusion as medical facility, 449.0151

      Counselors (See ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELORS)

      Court fees for support of programs, 4.075, 19.0313

      Definitions, 458.010

      Detoxification technicians (See DETOXIFICATION TECHNICIANS)

      Displaced homemakers, referral services, 388.635

      Domestic violence offenders, participation in program, 4.373, 5.055, 200.485

      DUI offenders

             Assignment and withdrawal of offender, 209.427

             Credits for completion of program, 209.448, 211.340

             Establishment of program, 209.425

             Evaluation and treatment, 458.320, 458.330, 484.3793-484.37947, 484.3796

             Expenses, deductions from offender’s wages authorized, 209.425

             Residential confinement, 209.429, 213.371-213.410, 484.3792, 484.3945

      Facilities for the treatment of abuse (See also MEDICAL AND RELATED FACILITIES)

             Accounting and financial reports, 449.450-449.530

             Civil commitment of alcoholic convicted of crime, 458.290-458.350

             Definition, 449.0045, 449.00455

             Entrance or exit of facility, unlawful acts, 449.760

             Licensure, 449.030, 449.037-449.170

             Modified medical detoxification, facility for, defined, 449.00385

             Notice regarding care and services provided, posting, 449.2487

             Patients’ rights, 449.700-449.730

             Proposals, requests for, funding and evaluation, 458.131

             Records, confidentiality, exceptions, 458.280

             State and political subdivisions, provision of facilities not required, 458.350

             Transfer of patient, forwarding of records, 449.705

      Family resource centers, ch. 430A

      Financial support, 458.025, 458.080

      Halfway houses (See HALFWAY HOUSES)

      Health insurance benefits

             Employee benefits, 608.156

             Health maintenance organizations, 695C.170, 695C.174

             Individual or group policies, 689A.046, 689B.036

             Nonprofit medical service corporations, 695B.180, 695B.194

      Hospitals, treatment of alcohol abusers, 458.091

      Jails, prisoners allowed to attend and receive credit, 211.220, 211.340

      Liquor taxes, use for increase of services, 369.174, 458.097, 458.098

      Mental health and substance abuse, services relating to, 458.125, 458.131

      Minors

             Alcohol-related offenses, evaluation and treatment for abuse, 484.37943, 484.37947

             Consent for treatment, 129.060

             Evaluation of certain treatment programs, reports, 458.131

             Juvenile delinquents, evaluation and treatment, immunity, 62E.620

             Juvenile detention facilities, screenings for abuse, 62C.035, 62E.513, 62E.516

             Program to educate children in state detention facilities, 63.240

             Treatment facilities and services, requests for proposals, funding, evaluation, 458.125, 458.131

      Prisoners

             Community reentry programs, 209.4871-209.4889, 213.600-213.635

             Credits for completion of program, 209.448, 211.340

             DUI offenders, 209.425-209.429

             Jail inmates, authority to participate in treatment program, 211.220, 211.340

             Therapeutic communities and aftercare programs, 209.4231-209.4244

      Probation, participation in program as condition of, 176A.310

      Psychology, practice includes diagnosis and treatment of alcoholism, 641.025

      School districts, programs for prevention of alcohol abuse, 388.532

      Seventh Judicial District Court, notice by defendants, 7TH JDCR 18

      Specialty court programs

             Evaluation of effectiveness, 176.0125

             Funding, 176.059, 176.0613, 178.518

      State plan, establishment, 458.025

ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE COUNSELORS

      Aged persons, reports of abuse, neglect, exploitation or isolation, immunity from liability, 200.5093, 200.5094, 200.5096

      Applicability of laws, 641C.130

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

      Business licenses, prohibited acts by local governments, 244.335, 266.355, 268.095, 269.170

      Child abuse or neglect, reports, 432B.220-432B.250, 432B.290

      Clinical practice of counseling alcohol and drug abusers defined, 641C.065

      Clinical professional counselors’ law inapplicable, 641A.410

      Continuing education, 641C.200, 641C.450-641C.470

      Contracts for prepaid professional services, 287.500-287.530

      Definitions, 641C.020-641C.110

      Disciplinary action

             Authorized actions, 641C.720

             Background checks, requirements if proceedings initiated, 622.360

             Complaints, contents, 641C.720, 641C.760

             Consent or settlement agreements, conditions and limitations, 622.330, 622A.170

             Contested cases

                   Adjudication procedures, 622A.300-622A.410

                   Authority of licensing board, 622A.170

                   Definitions, 622A.010-622A.090

                   Immunity from civil liability, 622A.150

                   Scope and applicability of laws, 622A.120, 622A.130

             Grounds generally, 641C.700

             Hearing officers or panels, authority, 641C.190

             Medical use of marijuana, discipline prohibited, 453A.510

             Open Meeting Law, applicability, 622.320

             Records, 622.330, 641C.720, 641C.760

             Subpoena of witness, 641C.730, 641C.740

             Summary of action, availability to public, 622.100

             Suspension and revocation

                   Child support obligations, effect, 641C.710

                   Contested cases, revocation and reinstatement of license or certificate, 622A.410

                   Criminal history records, use by Board in determinations, 641C.530

                   Fingerprints, willful failure to provide to Board, 622.360

                   Summary suspension authorized, 233B.127

      Ethical standards, 641C.200, 641C.700

      Fines, 641C.720

      Fingerprints, 622.360, 641C.260, 641C.530

      Health insurance, reimbursements for treatment

             Health maintenance organizations, 695C.1789

             Individual or group policies, 689A.0493, 689B.0397

             Nonprofit hospital or medical service corporations, 695B.1955

      Indian tribes, interlocal agreements for provision of training, 641C.220

      Injunctions against unlicensed practice, 641C.910

      Interns

             Certification, 641C.340, 641C.420

             Scope of practice, 641C.340, 641C.420

      Juvenile delinquents, evaluation for abuse, 62E.620

      Legislative declaration, 641C.010

      Licenses and certificates

             Application, 641C.260, 641C.280

             Child support obligations, effect, 641C.280, 641C.710

             Clinical alcohol and drug abuse counselors and interns, 641C.330-641C.340

             Criminal history reports, effect, 641C.530

             Delinquency, 641C.460

             Denial, 641C.310

             Examination, 641C.210, 641C.290, 641C.300

             Expiration, 233B.127, 641C.460

             Fees, 641C.470

             Hearings and investigations, 641C.310

             Interns, 641C.340, 641C.420

             Issuance, 641C.300, 641C.330-641C.350, 641C.390

             Period of validity, 641C.320, 641C.331, 641C.360, 641C.390

             Provisional license or certificate, 641C.320

             Qualifications, 641C.350, 641C.390

             Reciprocity, 641C.300

             Reinstatement, 641C.720

             Renewal, 641C.450, 641C.460, 641C.530

             Restoration, 641C.460, 641C.530

             Revocable privilege, 641C.250

             Scope of practice, 641C.331, 641C.360, 641C.390

             Suspension and revocation (See Disciplinary action, this heading)

      List of applicants and licensees, maintenance by Board, 641C.210

      Marriage and family therapists’ law inapplicable, 641A.410

      Mental Health and Developmental Services, Commission on, member, 232.361

      Mental illness, persons with, treatment prohibited, 641C.360

      Nurses and nursing assistants, reports of misconduct, 632.472

      Practice of counseling defined, 641C.100

      Problem gambling counselor, certification as, 641C.430

      Professional incompetence, 641C.700

      Programs (See ALCOHOL ABUSE PROGRAMS; DRUG ABUSE PROGRAMS)

      Property, exemption from execution, 21.090

      Psychologists’ licensing laws inapplicable, 641.029

      Reprimands, 641C.720

      Restitution by licensee, 641C.720

      Social workers’ law inapplicable, 641B.040

      Supervised counseling, when required or authorized, 641C.720, 641C.900

      Titles, use restricted, 641C.910

      Unlawful acts, penalties, 641C.950

      Unlicensed practice prohibited, 641C.900, 641C.910

      Vulnerable persons, reports of abuse, neglect, exploitation or isolation, immunity from liability, 200.50935, 200.5094, 200.5096

ALCOHOL, DRUG AND GAMBLING COUNSELORS, BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR

      Appearance before Board, licensee to make disclosures regarding relatives, 622.300

      Attorney’s fees and costs, recovery, 622.400, 622.410, 641C.190

      Audits, 218.825

      Budget

             Base budgets, fundamental review, 218.5381-218.5386

             State Budget Act, 353.150-353.246

      Child support obligations of licensees and certificate holders, duties, 641C.280, 641C.710

      Creation, 641C.150

      Criminal history records, inspection, 179.259, 453.3365, 622.360, 641C.260, 641C.500, 641C.530

      Delinquent fees or penalties, procedure for collection, ch. 353C

      Detoxification technicians, duties, 641C.500

      Employees

             Authority of Board generally, 641C.180

             Compensation, 641C.170

             Contracts for services to be in writing and approved, 284.013

             Employment of immediate relatives, conditions and limitations, 622.210-622.230

             Examinations, authority to employ persons to conduct, 641C.290

             Hearing officers or panels, 641C.190

      Enforcement of laws for public benefit and protection, 622.080

      Examinations, duties, 622.090

      Expenses, 641C.160, 641C.190

      FBI, authority to request information from Bureau, 239B.010

      Financial administration, laws inapplicable, 353.005

      Injunctions, 641C.910

      Interlocal agreements with Indian tribes, 641C.220

      Inventory of property, 641C.210

      Legislative Counsel Bureau, reports to, 622.100

      Legislative review of public agencies, ch. 232B

      List of applicants and licensees, maintenance, 641C.210

      Meetings (See also MEETINGS OF PUBLIC AGENCIES)

             Audio or video teleconferences, notices, requirements, 622.340

             Generally, 641C.160

             Open Meeting Law, applicability, 622.320

             Out-of-state meetings, restrictions, 622.350

      Members

             Appointment, qualifications, 232A.020, 629.097, 641C.150

            Compensation, 641C.170

             Immunities, 641C.150

             Oath of office, 282.020

             Removal, 641C.160

             Terms, vacancies, 232A.020, 641C.160

             Training, 622.200

      Officers, 641C.160

      Offices, 641C.180

      Payments of money for services provided by agency, procedures, 353.146-353.148

      Problem gambling counselors (See PROBLEM GAMBLING COUNSELORS)

      Quorum, 641C.160

      Records, ch. 239, 622.310, 622.330, 641C.160, 641C.720, 641C.760

      Regulations

             Administrative Procedure Act, ch. 233B

             Detoxification technicians, 641C.500

             Examination requirements, 641C.290

             Legislative review of regulations, 439B.225

             Powers and duties of Board, 641C.200

      Regulatory proceedings, 622.300-622.360

      Seal, 641C.160

      Sovereign immunity waived, 41.0305-41.039

      Subpoenas, issuance, 641C.730, 641C.740

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (See INTOXICATING LIQUORS)

ALCOHOLICS (See also INTOXICATION)

      Alcohol abuse programs (See ALCOHOL ABUSE PROGRAMS)

      Athletic trainers, grounds for disciplinary action, 640B.700

      Barbers, grounds for disciplinary action, 643.185

      Chiropractors, unprofessional conduct, 634.018

      Civil commitment of alcoholic convicted of crime, 458.290-458.350

      Civil protective custody of alcohol abusers, 458.010, 458.250-458.280

      Clinical professional counselors and interns, grounds for disciplinary action, 641A.310

      Court reporters, grounds for disciplinary action, 656.250

      Definition, 458.010

      Dentists and dental hygienists, unprofessional conduct, 631.3475

      Embalmers, grounds for disciplinary action, 642.130

      Environmental health specialists, unprofessional conduct, 625A.170

      Funeral directors, unprofessional conduct, 642.480

      Hearing aid specialists, incompetence defined, 637A.0221

      Marriage and family therapists and interns, grounds for disciplinary action, 641A.310

      Massage therapists, grounds for disciplinary action, 640C.700

      Opticians, grounds for disciplinary action, 637.150

      Optometrists, grounds for disciplinary action, 636.295

      Oriental medicine, practitioners of, grounds for disciplinary action, 634A.170

      Osteopathic physicians, unprofessional conduct, 633.131

      Pawnbrokers, receipt of property from drunkard unlawful, 646.060

      Pharmacists and related licensees, 639.210, 639.2445

      Physical therapists, grounds for disciplinary action, 640.160

      Physicians, grounds for disciplinary action, 630.306

      Podiatric physicians and hygienists, grounds for disciplinary action, 635.130

      Problem gambling counselors, grounds for disciplinary action, 641C.700

      Psychologists, professional incompetence defined, 641.026

      Secondhand dealers, receipt of property from drunkard unlawful, 647.140

      Social workers, grounds for disciplinary action, 641B.400

      Treatment facilities (See ALCOHOL ABUSE PROGRAMS)

      Veterinarians, grounds for disciplinary action, 638.140

ALERT SYSTEM FOR THE SAFE RETURN OF ABDUCTED CHILDREN

      False statements causing activation, penalty, 207.285

      Generally, 432.300-432.380

ALFALFA SEEDS (See SEEDS)

ALIASES (See NAMES—Fictitious names)

 

ALIBIS

      Intention to claim alibi and list of witnesses, defendant to file and serve notice on prosecuting attorney, 174.233

      Rebuttal witnesses, prosecuting attorney to file and serve notice on defendant, 174.233

ALIENATION OF AFFECTIONS

      Cause of action abolished, 41.370-41.420

ALIENS (See FOREIGN CITIZENS)

ALIMONY (See also DIVORCE; SEPARATE MAINTENANCE)

      Arrearages or default in payment, judgment for, 125.180

      Children, for support of, 125.040, 125.150

      Exemption from execution, 21.090

      Family Support Act, Uniform Interstate, ch. 130

      Generally, 125.150

      Injunctions, when inapplicable, NRCP 65(f)

      Recovery of support payments

             Collection of obligation in conjunction with child support, 31A.110

             Division of Welfare and Supportive Services entitled to reimbursement for assistance paid, 425.360

             Garnishment of earnings, 31.295

             Judicial retirement benefits, withholding or payment to alternate payee, 1A.520

             Public Employees’ Retirement System, payment of allowance or benefit to alternate payee pursuant to domestic relations order, 286.6703

ALKALIS (See also POISON)

      Dangerous caustic or corrosive substances, regulation, 586.460-586.520

      Eyewear, protection required in school classes using toxic substances, 392.455

ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES (See OFF-ROAD VEHICLES; TRIMOBILES)

ALLERGIES

      School pupils, authorization for self-medication, immunity from liability, 392.425

      Therapeutic pharmaceutical agent defined, 636.024

ALLEYS (See STREETS AND ALLEYS)

ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL OF NEVADA (See also MENTAL ILLNESS, PERSONS WITH)

      Medicaid program for prescription drugs, duties, 422.4055

ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONS (See specific professions)

ALLODIAL TITLES

      Allodial Title Account for Stabilization, creation, 361.920

      Allodial Title Trust Fund, creation, 361.920

      Application to establish title, 361.900

      Criminal forfeiture provisions, applicability, 115.010

      Deeds of trust, property exempt from foreclosure, exception, 115.010

      Duration of validity, 361.910

      Exemption from execution for property held under, 21.090, 115.010

      Homestead exemption, applicability, 115.010

      Liens, property exempt from enforcement process, exception, 115.010

      Mortgages, property exempt from foreclosure, exception, 115.010

      Payments in lieu of property taxes, calculation, 361.900

      Relinquishment of title, 361.915

ALMS, SOLICITATION OF (See also BEGGARS)

      Minors’ employment unlawful, 609.210

 

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (See generally ARBITRATION; MEDIATION; SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES; SHORT TRIALS)

ALTERNATIVE FUELS

      Adulteration unlawful, 590.060

      Advertising

             Brand, designation or lack thereof, size of letters and figures, 590.190, 590.200, 590.270

             Civil penalties, 590.322, 590.324

             Conditions of sale, information concerning, 590.230, 590.270

             Contents and form of advertising medium, 590.230

             Criminal penalties, 590.330

             Distorting meaning of advertisement for other goods, 590.290

             False or misleading advertising, prohibited acts, 590.050

             Fuel not currently available for sale, advertising prohibited, 590.320

             Grade, size of letters designating individual grade, 590.210, 590.270

             Placement of advertising medium, 590.280

             Price

                   Advertisement of price to include brand name and grade, 590.170

                   Reduced price, phraseology used in advertising medium, 590.180

                   Size of letters, words, figures or numerals indicating prices, 590.220, 590.270

             Visibility and color of words, letters, figures or numerals, 590.260, 590.270

      Clark County School District, retrofitting of school buses, financing, 387.205, 445B.500

      Containers and dispensers

             Labeling, requirements, 590.040, 590.060, 590.170

             Sealing, notice requirements, prohibited acts, 590.100, 590.110

      Criminal penalties, 590.150, 590.330

      Definition, 590.020

      False branding unlawful, 590.030

      Fleet vehicles

             Applicability of laws, 486A.140

             Definitions, 486A.020-486A.130

             Legislative declaration, 486A.010

             Penalties, 486A.180

             Regulations and enforcement, 486A.150-486A.170

      Grade defined, 590.020

      Incentive program to encourage use of clean-burning fuel in motor vehicles, 486A.200

      Inspection fees

             Imposition and use, 590.120

             Monthly reports to Department of Motor Vehicles, contents, 590.120

             Procedures for collection, ch. 360A

      Measuring devices, inspection for accuracy, 590.100

      Motor vehicle fuel defined to include, applicability of laws, 590.020

      No brand products, 590.040, 590.190, 590.200, 590.320

      Sales tax, motor vehicle fuels exempt from, 372.275, 374.280

      Samples, 590.100

      School bonds, use to purchase alternative-fuel vehicles, 387.335

      Sealing storage tanks, notice requirements and prohibited acts, 590.100, 590.110

      Specifications for fuel

             Adoption and enforcement, 590.070, 590.071

             Fines for violations, 590.071

             Sales of nonconforming fuel prohibited, additional penalties, 590.070

             Variances, regulations, 590.070

      Substituted fuels prohibited, 590.060

      Testing fuel, use of certain measurement tables, 590.105

ALTERNATIVE LIVESTOCK (See LIVESTOCK)

 

ALTERNATIVE SENTENCING

      Community service (See COMMUNITY SERVICE AS PUNISHMENT OR RESTITUTION)

      County departments (See COUNTY DEPARTMENTS OF ALTERNATIVE SENTENCING)

      Residential confinement (See RESIDENTIAL CONFINEMENT)

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE

      Employees of facilities caring for dementia patients, continuing education, 449.0357

      Licensing and operation of facilities providing care to persons with, 449.037

AMATEUR RADIO OPERATORS

      Public officers and employees, leave of absence for duty as emergency communications technician, 281.149

      Restrictions on service communications or regulation of station antenna structures, limitations, 278.02085

      Special license plates for holders of station licenses, issuance, 482.375

AMBASSADORS

      Honorary consuls of foreign countries, license plates, 482.3675

      Taking of affidavits in foreign countries, 53.040

AMBER ALERT SYSTEM

      Activation by law enforcement agency, 432.370

      Administration of System, 432.340

      Committee for the Statewide Alert System, creation, powers and duties, 432.350-432.370

      Composition, requirements for participation in System, 432.340

      Definitions, 432.300-432.330

      False statements causing activation, penalty, 207.285

      Immunities, 432.380

AMBLYOPIA

      Maternal and Child Health Services Program to include testing for, 442.153

AMBULANCE DRIVERS AND ATTENDANTS (See EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES)

AMBULANCES (See EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES; TRAFFIC CONTROL—Emergency vehicles and official vehicles of regulatory agencies)

AMBULATORY PATIENTS, SURGICAL CENTERS FOR (See MEDICAL AND RELATED FACILITIES)

AMENDMENT OF PLEADINGS (See PLEADINGS)

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS

      Advisory Committee on Nursing Assistants, representation, 632.072

      Medicaid program for prescription drugs, duties, 422.4055

AMERICAN FLAG (See FLAGS)

AMERICAN INDIANS (See NATIVE AMERICANS)

AMERICAN LAND CONSERVANCY

      Property tax exemption, 361.111, 361.155

AMERICAN RED CROSS

      Property tax exemption, 361.110, 361.155

      Public officers or employees, leave of absence for duty as disaster technician, 281.147

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE

      Nevada System of Higher Education, uniform course of study and policies and procedures on teaching, 396.516

      School instruction, approval of course work, 389.0185

      Teaching license or endorsement, qualifications and requirements established by regulation, 391.019

AMICUS CURIAE

      Filing and form, NRAP 29, NRAP 32

AMMUNITION (See also FIREARMS)

      Actions against manufacturers or distributors restricted, 12.107, 41.131

      Cities, limited authority to regulate ammunition, 268.418

      Counties, limited authority to regulate ammunition, 244.364

      Domestic violence, notice to offender of laws regarding transportation or possession of ammunition, 176.337

      Emergency powers, confiscation of ammunition restricted, civil remedies, 41.0395, 414.0355, 414.155

      Explosives (See EXPLOSIVES AND FLAMMABLE MATERIAL)

      Hoax bombs, unlawful acts relating to, 202.263

      Hunting

             Carrying loaded rifle or shotgun in or on vehicle prohibited, 503.165

             Exhibition to enforcement officers, 502.120

             Use of certain ammunition prohibited, 503.150

             Violations, seizure of ammunition for evidence, forfeitures, 501.375, 501.3857

      Liability of manufacturers or distributors, limitation, 41.131

      Metal-penetrating bullets

             Additional penalty when used in commission of crime, 193.163, 193.169

             Unlawful manufacture or sale, exceptions, 202.273

      Prisoners, possession of fixed ammunition prohibited, 212.185

      Sale or disposal to certain persons prohibited, penalty, 202.362

      Storage of combustible materials in cities and towns, 476.060

      Tear gas bombs (See TEAR GAS BOMBS)

      Towns, limited authority to regulate ammunition, 269.222

      Tracer or incendiary ammunition, discharge restricted, 476.070

AMUSEMENT PARKS

      Assumption of risks, 455B.070

      Definitions, 455B.010

      Duties of passengers on rides, 455B.040

      Injuries, reports, 455B.090

      Live entertainment tax, applicability, 368A.200

      Ordinances authorized, 455B.100

      Prohibited conduct, 455B.050-455B.080

      Safety of passengers, operator’s duty to ensure, 455B.020

      Sex offenders

             Community notification, 179D.730

             Prohibition against being in or near certain places, 176A.410, 213.1243, 213.1245, 213.1255

      Signs, posting and maintenance, 455B.030

      Trespassers, 455B.070

      Willful or wanton disregard of safety of persons or property, penalty, 202.595

AMUSEMENT TAXES

      Addition of more than lawful amount of tax prohibited, penalty, 597.830

      Live entertainment tax, ch. 368A

AMYGDALIN (See DRUGS—Laetrile)

 

ANABOLIC STEROIDS (See also CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES)

      Definition, 453.137

      Regulation, 453.146

ANARCHY, CRIMINAL

      Definition, unlawful acts, penalty, 203.115

      Emergency management organizations, 414.150

      National Guard members, 412.496

      Nevada System of Higher Education, personnel, 396.320

      Public officer or employee, 281.330

      School personnel, 391.312, 391.330

      School property, use or grant of use for persons advocating overthrow of government prohibited, 393.0715

      School textbooks, subversive doctrines prohibited, 390.160

      Syndicalism, criminal, 203.117

ANATOMICAL DISSECTION

      Committee on Anatomical Dissection, creation, powers and duties, 451.350-451.470

      Dead bodies generally (See DEAD BODIES)

ANATOMICAL GIFTS

      Definitions, 451.510-451.5545, 460.100-460.140

      Donors

             Acknowledgment of gifts, duties of School of Medicine, 460.140

             Search of potential donors, 451.572

      Drivers’ licenses, provision of certain information to applicants or holders, 483.340

      Identification cards, provision of certain information to holders, 483.840

      License plates encouraging donation of human organs, 482.37905

      Medicaid, prescription drug coverage, 422.4025

      Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act

             Acceptance or rejection of gift, 451.579

             Advance directives, effect of potential gift, resolution of conflicts, 451.595

             Amendment of gift, 451.559, 451.562, 451.568

             Applicability, 451.503

             Application and construction, 451.505

             Definitions, 451.510-451.5545

             Document of gift

                   Delivery, examination and copying, 451.578

                   Prohibited acts, 451.591

                   Validity, governing law, effect, presumptions, 451.593

             Donees

                   Procurement organizations and others, rights, 451.579

                   Who may become, 451.571

             Donor registries, creation, requirements, 451.594

             Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, relation to, 451.598

             Embalming, burial, cremation or funeral services, permissible acts, 451.579

             Hospitals, duties, 451.572

             Immunities, 451.592

             Manner of making gift, 451.556, 451.568

             Persons who may make anatomical gift, 451.556, 451.568

             Physicians removing or transplanting part, restrictions, duties, 451.579, 451.597

             Presumption of validity of gift, 451.593

             Procurement organizations

                   Coroners, agreements with, 451.596, 451.597

                   Definition, 451.547

                   Hospitals, agreements with, 451.584

                   Receipt of gifts, 451.571

                   Rights and duties, 451.579

             Refusal to make gift, procedure, effect, 451.561

             Revocation of gift, 451.559, 451.562

             Search of potential donors, 451.572

             Technicians, removal of donated parts, 451.579, 451.597

             Will, gift by, 451.558, 451.559

      Transplantation

             Liability for procurement, processing, distribution or use of tissue or organ, 460.010

             State assistance for payment of costs, 460.140

             Unlawful sale or purchase of human organs, 201.460

      University of Nevada School of Medicine, duties, 460.140, 460.150

ANCIENT DOCUMENTS (See also DOCUMENTS AND WRITINGS)

      Authentication as evidence, 52.095

ANESTHESIA

      Dental employees, restrictions on administration of general anesthesia, 631.313

      Dentists, administration of general anesthesia, permits, fees, 631.055, 631.265, 631.345

      Felony, administration of anesthetic to aid in commission of

             Investigation, polygraphic examination of victim restricted, 171.1228

             Penalty, 200.405

             Sealing records of conviction, prohibition, 179.245, 179.259

      Optometrists, use of topical anesthetics, 636.382

      Podiatric physicians, authorized activities, 635.085

      Surgeries involving general anesthesia, reports, 630.130, 630.30665, 633.286, 633.524

ANESTHETISTS

      Certified registered nurse anesthetists (See also NURSES AND NURSING)

             Definition and licensing fees, 632.014, 632.345

      County medical scholarship program, 244.382-244.3823

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS

      Citations, authority to issue, 171.17751

      Controlled substance, possession and administration, 453.375

      Motor vehicles, authority to remove certain animals from, 574.195

      Units of specialized law enforcement, establishment, 280.125

ANIMAL TECHNICIANS (See VETERINARIANS—Veterinary technicians)

ANIMALS (See also specific animal)

      Abandonment, 574.100, 574.110

      Adoption of animals

             License plates for animal appreciation, use of proceeds, 482.379175

             Spaying and neutering of animals adopted from certain agencies, 574.600-574.660

      Agistors’ liens, 108.540-108.570

      Animal shelters, regulation, 574.360-574.440

      Brands (See BRANDS AND MARKS, ANIMALS)

      Cats (See CATS)

      Cattle (See CATTLE; LIVESTOCK)

      Collection of animals for scientific or educational purposes, 503.650

      Control officers (See ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS)

      Cosmetological establishments, animals on premises prohibited, exception, 644.472

      Cruelty to animals

             Agricultural field agents and inspectors, peace officer powers, 289.290

             Arrest by humane society members and agents, 574.040

             City council’s power to prohibit, 266.325

             County ordinances, 244.189, 244.359

             Domestic violence, acts constituting, 33.018, 33.030

             Generally, 574.050-574.200

             Juvenile offenders, counseling or other psychological treatment, 62E.680

             Maiming, poisoning or killing animal of another, penalty, 206.150

             Motor vehicles, leaving cat or dog unattended during period of extreme heat or cold, penalty, 574.195

             Peace officer or officer of humane society, authority to take animals, 574.055

             Pets in care of catteries, kennels, shelters or retailers, 574.210-574.440

             Probation, conditions, 176A.416

             Psychiatric evaluation of offenders, 176A.416

             Societies for prevention of cruelty to animals, 574.010-574.040

             Veterinarians, 638.1408

             Vivisection for scientific purposes authorized, 574.200

      Dead animals, unlawful disposal, 202.180, 202.185, 444.621-444.645

      Dealer defined, 574.260

      Desert Tortoise designated state reptile, 235.065

      Diseases and diseased animals

             Abandonment unlawful, 574.110

             Carcasses

                   Disposal, 571.200

                   Unlawful possession, 583.030

             Control and eradication of diseases, 571.120-571.250

             Diagnostic laboratories, establishment by State Department of Agriculture, 561.305

             Examination of animals for resale, 574.450

             Meat, sale unlawful, 583.010, 583.020

             Milk-producing animals, 574.170

             Product constitutes adulterated food, 585.300

             Programs to control disease and care for health of animal, establishment, 574.440

             Sale unlawful, 573.130, 574.130, 574.450

      Dogs (See DOGS)

      Domestic animals (See also LIVESTOCK)

             Agriculture, Department of, powers and duties, ch. 561

             Chasing, worrying, injuring or killing by dog, unlawful to permit, 568.370, 575.020

             Duties of operators, 574.360-574.510

             Highways, duties of owner, 568.360

             Killing animal running at large constitutes larceny, 205.220, 205.222, 206.150

             Personal property, 193.021

             Railroads, liability for death or injury on unfenced track, 705.120, 705.130

             Theft as petit larceny, 205.240

      Domestic violence includes injuring or killing animal, protection orders, 33.018, 33.030

      Educational purposes, collection for, 503.650

      Entry of animals from other state, requirements, prohibited imports, 571.210

      Estrays (See ESTRAYS AND FERAL LIVESTOCK)

      Execution, exemption, 21.090

      Feed

             Labeling and sale of commercial feed, regulation, 587.670-587.690

             Organic agricultural products, certification of producers and handlers, 587.700-587.830

      Feed corrals, licensing and regulation in towns, 269.170-269.173

      Fighting between, instigating or witnessing, 202.450-202.480, 574.060-574.090

      Food waste to be fed to animals, regulations for processing, 571.135

      Fraud by bailee to obtain, 205.400

      Game animals (See WILDLIFE)

      Goats (See GOATS)

      Grazing (See GRAZING AND GRAZING LANDS)

      Hide or carcass, sale or purchase with intent to defraud, 205.220, 205.222

      Highways or streets

             Damage from driving animals along, 405.240

             Duties of owner when animals ranging on highway, 568.360

             Riding animals or driving animal-drawn vehicles, traffic control, 484.257

      Horses (See HORSES)

      Humane societies, 574.010-574.040

      Inherently dangerous animals, county ordinances, 244.359

      Jurisdiction of offenses concerning animals, 171.045

      Keeping place used for baiting or fighting unlawful, 574.060

      Kennels, duties of operators, 574.360-574.510

      Leases

             Goods defined, 104A.2103

             Identification, 104A.2217

      Liens of agistor, feeder or breeder, 108.540-108.570

      Livestock (See LIVESTOCK)

      Malicious maiming, poisoning or killing, penalty, 206.150

      Pest control (See also PESTICIDES)

             Cooperation in suppression of pests, 555.021

             Investigation and control by State Department of Agriculture, 555.010

             Pests, declaration by Director of State Department of Agriculture, 586.310

             Vertebrate pest defined, 555.005

      Pet stores, duties of operators, 574.360-574.510

      Pets (See PETS)

      Poisoning animal of another unlawful, 206.150, 574.150

      Police animals

             Access to places of public accommodation, 651.075

             Riding animal in performance of duties, exemption to certain traffic laws, 484.331

             Unlawful acts related to, 574.105

      Predatory animals

             Agriculture, State Board of, money for control measures, 562.190

             Aircraft, permit to hunt from, 503.005

             Committees (See PREDATORY ANIMAL AND RODENT COMMITTEE, STATE; PREDATORY ANIMALS, COMMITTEE TO CONTROL)

             Destruction by spring gun or device, 202.255

            Game tags, use of additional fee, 502.253

      Quarantine, 571.045-571.110

      Rabbits (See RABBITS)

      Rabies

             Ordinances for control of, 244.358, 268.427, 269.227

             Regulations by State Board of Health, 441A.410

      Railroad transportation, 705.090-705.110

      Reptile, state, 235.065

      Retailer defined, 574.320

      Rodents (See RODENTS)

      Running at large (See also ESTRAYS AND FERAL LIVESTOCK)

             City council’s powers concerning, 266.325

             County ordinances to prohibit, 244.189, 244.355, 244.359

             Duty of owner when animal on highway, 568.360

             Killing animals running at large constitutes larceny, 205.220, 205.222, 206.150

             Railroad right-of-way, unlawful, 705.140

             Towns, power to prohibit, 269.195, 269.200

             Trespass, 569.440, 569.450

             Vicious animals, unlawful to allow, 575.020

      Sales of animals

             Cats and dogs, regulation, 574.450-574.510

             Goods defined, 104.2105

             Insurable interest of buyer, 104.2501

             Livestock auctions (See LIVESTOCK)

             Sales and use taxes, certain sales exempt, 372.280, 374.285

      Scientific purposes, collection of animals for, 503.650, 574.200

      Secured transactions, definitions, 104.9102

      Service animals (See DISABILITIES, PERSONS WITH)

      Sheep (See SHEEP)

      Sidewalks, unlawful to ride or drive animal on sidewalk, 405.250

      Spaying and neutering

             License plates for animal appreciation, use of proceeds, 482.379175

             Pets adopted from certain agencies, 574.600-574.660

      State animal, 235.070

      Theft of animals

             Duties of peace officers, 205.230

             Estrays and feral livestock, 569.100

             Forfeiture of property used in commission of crime, 179.1156-179.121

             Grand larceny, 205.220, 205.222

             Leading or driving horse away without authority, 206.160

             Petit larceny, 205.240

      Traffic laws, applicability to persons riding animals or driving animal-drawn vehicles, 484.257, 484.331, 484.575

      Trusts for care of animals, validity, 163.0075

      Veterinarians (See VETERINARIANS)

      Vicious animals

             Allowing animal to escape or run at large, penalty, 575.020

             Causing death, owner guilty of manslaughter, 200.240

             Keeping vicious dog unlawful, 202.500

             Killing authorized, 574.200, 575.020

             Liability for animal which bothers, injures or kills livestock of another, 575.020

      Vivisection, 574.200

      Wild horses

             Preservation, 504.430-504.490

             Removal from private property, 244.387

      Wildlife (See WILDLIFE)

ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY

      Cities

             Counties with population of 400,000 or more

                   Alternative procedures, 268.597

                   Annexed territory, benefits and obligations, 268.598

                   Boundaries affecting certain tax parcels, adjustment, 268.5975

                   Court order staying effectiveness of ordinance, application, limitations, 268.604

                   Definitions, 268.574

                   Disapproval of annexation, 268.592

                   Expenditures authorized, 268.606

                   Hearing, 268.586, 268.590

                   Legislative declaration, 268.572

                   Map or plat, preparation and recording, 268.600

                   Notice of public hearing, contents and publication, 268.586

                   Ordinance extending corporate limits, 268.592, 268.596, 268.604

                   Petition, commencement of action upon receipt, 268.582

                   Plans for extension of services, report, 268.578, 268.588, 268.590

                   Population, degree of subdivision and use of land, determination, 268.608

                   Protests to annexation, 268.586, 268.590, 268.594

                   Record owners of property, determination, 268.594

                   Regional planning coalition, duties, 278.02542

                   Resolution of intent to consider annexation, 268.584

                   Roads and railroads, inclusion in annexed territory, 268.595

                   Services after annexation, mandamus to compel, 268.602

                   Standards of territory to be annexed, 268.580

             Counties with population under 400,000

                   Alternative procedures, 268.670

                   Annexation over protests, 268.660

                   Annulment of annexation, 268.668

                   Boundaries, changing within certain time before election restricted, 268.666

                   City annexation commissions

                          Advisory services rendered by planning commission, 268.632

                          Chairman, 268.628

                          Creation, 268.626

                          Equipment and supplies, 268.634

                          Expenses, 268.628, 268.634

                          Members, 268.626, 268.628

                          Notice of action to city, 268.652

                          Personnel, 268.634

                          Planning commission, county officers, services, 268.632

                          Powers, duties, 268.630

                          Professional and consulting services, 268.634

                          Quarters, 268.634

                          Transfer of duties to regional transportation commission, 268.626

                   City-owned territory, 268.670

                   Definitions, 268.612-268.624

                   Denial of annexation, 268.660

                   Detachment of territory from city, 268.636, 268.664, 268.668

                   Determination following hearing, 268.648

                   Disapproval, limitation on subsequent notice of intention, 268.648, 268.650

                   Exclusion of lands owned by public body, 268.660

                   Factors in reviewing proposal, 268.646

                   Hearing, 268.642, 268.644, 268.658

                   Initiation of annexation, procedures, 268.636

                   Notice of intention to annex, 268.638

                   Notification to board of county commissioners, 268.670

                   Petition by owners of contiguous property, 268.670

                   Protests, 268.656, 268.658

                   Publication of intent to annex, 268.654

                   Real property owners, determination, 268.662

                   Regional plan, program of annexation, 268.625, 268.6255

                   Regional planning commission, duties, 278.0274

                   Review of proposed annexation, 268.640

                   Roads and railroads, inclusion in annexed territory, 268.663

                   Stay of annexation by court order, 268.668

             Property tax abatement, effect of annexation to taxing entity, 361.4732

             Unincorporated town annexed by incorporated city, effect, 269.012

      Conservation districts, 548.515

      Elections, annexing territory in year in which general election held, 293.209

      Fire protection districts, 474.325-474.395

      General improvement districts

             Electricity, district created to furnish, 318.261-318.272

             Procedure, 318.258

      Irrigation districts, 539.708-539.748

      Property tax abatement, effect of annexation to taxing entity, 361.4732

      Towns, unincorporated, 269.012, 269.650, 269.652

      Underground service districts, 704A.250, 704A.260

      Water conservancy districts, 541.310

ANNUITIES (For general provisions relating to insurance, see INSURANCE)

      Applications, 687B.100, 687B.110

      Assignability of rights, 687B.290

      Authority of life insurance companies, 680A.110, 680A.130

      Banks, authority to sell, 662.015, 683A.231

      Charitable-gift annuities, 688A.281-688A.285

      Child support orders, payment, 31A.150, 31A.330

      Contracts

             Countersignatures unnecessary, 680A.310

             Dividends, payment, 688A.230

             Entirety of contract, 688A.210

             Grace period, 688A.190, 688A.390

             Incontestability, 688A.200, 688A.370

             Misstatements, effect, 688A.220

             Nonforfeiture provisions, 688A.361-688A.369

             Prohibited contract plans, 688A.400

             Reinstatement rights, 688A.240, 688A.390

             Reversionary annuities, 688A.250

             Standard provisions, 688A.180-688A.240

      Definition, 688A.020

      Delivery of group annuity to group formed to purchase annuity prohibited, 688A.430

      Discrimination prohibited, 686A.100, 686A.120, 686A.130

      Excess charges, 686A.230

      Forms, filing and approval, 687B.120, 687B.130

      Fraternal benefit societies, contractual benefits, 695A.180, 695A.490

      General tax on premiums, 679B.227, 680B.025-680B.060

      Group annuities, requirement for certificate of authority, 680A.070

      Illegal dealing in premiums, 686A.230

      Inducements, unfair, 686A.110, 686A.120

      Industrial insurers, purchase, 616C.412

      Insurance adjusters law inapplicable, 684A.010

      Insurance producers, limited licenses, 683A.261

      Insurers, separate accounts, 688A.390

      Issuance by affiliate of authorized insurer, 680A.070

      Judicial retirement

             Rights to benefits exempt from certain laws, 1A.120

             Use of annuities to purchase creditable service authorized, 1A.310

      Life-sustaining procedures, effect of declaration regarding withholding or withdrawal, 449.650, 450B.570

      Medical examination of applicant, notice of detection of serious condition, 687B.450

      Minors

             Compromise of claims, blocked financial investments, 41.200

             Power to contract, 687B.070

      Murder or felonious killing of decedent, forfeiture of benefits by culpable actor, ch. 41B

      Nevada Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Association Act, ch. 686C

      Order of distribution of claims from estate of insurer, 696B.420

      Payment discharges insurer, 687B.210

      Proceeds exempt from claims of third parties, 687B.290

      Public Employees’ Retirement System, purchase of creditable service, 286.300

      Purchase or rental of property or services, use of annuity as inducement prohibited, exception, 686A.250

      Rates, 686B.010-686B.1799

      Rebates prohibited, 686A.110, 686A.120

      Reserves, standards of valuation, 681B.110-681B.150

      School districts, annuities for employees, 391.380

      Unclaimed Property Act, Uniform, ch. 120A

ANNULMENT OF MARRIAGE

      Action, form, 125.390

      Arrearages in support payments, judgment for, 125.440

      Contractual grounds, 125.350

      Custody of children, 125.450-125.520

      Decrees, restrictions on preparation and issuance, 440.175

      Divorce complaint, cause for annulment may be pleaded in, 125.380

      Evidence, reporting and transcription, 125.430

      Fees, additional fee in action for annulment, 19.033

      Fraud, 125.340

      Jurisdiction of courts, marriages contracted outside State, 125.370

      Lack of consent, 125.320

      Legitimacy of children, effect on, 125.410

      Mental illness or mental retardation, persons with, 125.330

      Premarital agreements (See also PREMARITAL AGREEMENTS)

             Generally, ch. 123A

      Presumption concerning out-of-state marriage laws, 125.420

      Referee, appointment and duties, 125.005

      Reports by county clerks to State Registrar of Vital Statistics

             Contents and forms, 440.135

             Time for filing, 440.605

      Residence unnecessary where marriage performed in State, 125.360

      Service of process, 125.400

      Status of parties, determination, 125.390

      Trusts, effect on revocable inter vivos trust, 163.565

      Vital statistics fee, 440.605

      Void marriages, 125.290

      Voidable marriages, 125.300-125.370

      Wills, revocation of provisions in favor of former spouse, 133.115

ANSWERS (See PLEADINGS)

ANTELOPE (See also WILDLIFE)

      Disposal if storage or processing charges unpaid, 503.035

      Dogs, harassing, attacking or killing unlawful, 503.631

      Hunting (See also HUNTING)

             Tags, requirements, issuance, fees, 502.130, 502.145, 502.250, 502.253

      Killing or possessing unlawfully

             Civil penalties, 501.3855

             Criminal penalties, 501.376

             Forfeitures, 501.3857

             License, revocation, 501.1816, 501.388

      Possession and storage of wildlife out of season, 503.030

ANTENUPTIAL CONTRACTS (See also PREMARITAL AGREEMENTS)

      Generally, ch. 123A

ANTIFREEZE

      Adulteration, 590.360

      Advertisements, contents, 590.430

      Agricultural field agents and inspectors, peace officer powers, 289.290

      Definitions, 590.350

      Enforcement of laws, 590.400, 590.440

      Laboratories, examination of samples, 561.305

      List of brands and trademarks inspected furnished on request, 590.420

      Misbranding, 590.370

      Penalty for violations, 590.450

      Sales, requirements for inspection of sample and permits, 590.380

ANTILAPSE STATUTE, WILLS

      Death of devisee, 133.200

ANTITRUST (See MONOPOLIES)

APARTMENT HOUSES (See also LANDLORD AND TENANT)

      Appliances and furniture leased to tenants excluded from property tax exemption, 361.069

      Appraisers of real estate, ch. 645C

      Assistance to finance housing, Nevada Rural Housing Authority, 315.9981-315.99874

      Condominiums (See CONDOMINIUMS)

      Defrauding proprietors, 205.445

      Discrimination in rental or lease prohibited, 207.300

      Energy conservation (See ENERGY CONSERVATION)

      Eviction (See EVICTION)

      Factory-built housing, ch. 461

      Fair Housing Law, Nevada, 118.010-118.120

      Fire protection

             Changes to existing structures to enhance fire safety, 477.100-477.170

             Fire sprinklers, requirements, 477.150

             Revenue bonds, financing of projects, 244A.669-244A.763, 268.512-268.568, 349.400-349.670

             Roofing, fire retardant materials required in fire hazardous areas, 472.100

      Firearms, unlawful discharge, 202.285, 202.287

      Manufactured buildings, ch. 461

      Mechanics’ and materialmen’s liens (See MECHANICS’ AND MATERIALMEN’S LIENS)

      National Electrical Code, applicability, 278.583

      Planned Unit Development Law (See PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS)

      Plumbing Code, Uniform, 444.340-444.430

      Premises to which the public has access defined, 484.122

      Property managers (See also PROPERTY MANAGERS)

             Certification by county or city, 244.331-244.3345, 268.0881-268.0888

      Senior complexes, issuance of employee work cards, restrictions, 118A.335

      Shower apparatus, restrictions on water consumption, 278.582

      Smoke detectors, requirements, 477.140

      Street address, number to be placed on apartment complex, 278.0231

      Swimming pools and spas, regulation, 444.065-444.120

      Tax on residential construction, 278.497-278.4987, 387.329-387.332

      Water to be provided through single connection, exception, 704.665

APIARIES (For specific provisions, see BEES AND BEEHIVES)

      Generally, ch. 552

APOTHECARIES (See PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACY)

APPEALS (See also JUDICIAL REVIEW)

      Administrative Procedure Act (See ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND PROCEDURE)

      Age discrimination, 613.435

      Aggrieved party may appeal, 34.560, NRAP 3A(a), JCRCP 72A(a)

      Arbitration programs, applicability, NAR 3

      Certification of questions of law, NRAP 5

      Certiorari (See CERTIORARI)

      Criminal proceedings

             Acquittal, appeal of order granting motion for, 177.015

             Affirmance

                   Judgment to be executed on, 177.285

                   Without argument, 177.225

             Appellant, party appealing known as, 177.035

             Applications for relief pending review, 177.145

             Argument of appeal, 177.215

             Automatic appeals, 177.055

             Bail

                   Nature of, 178.488

                   Notice of application to be given district attorney, 178.488

                   Qualification of sureties, 178.504

                   Refunding on reversal, 177.275

                   Upon appeal, 177.135, 178.488, 178.502, NRAP 8(e)

                   Who may admit to bail, 178.488

             Briefs, NRAP 28, NRAP 30-NRAP 32

             Counsel, number of, in argument, 177.235

             Death penalty

                   Automatic appeal, 177.055

                   Mental retardation, defendants with, 174.098, 175.554, 177.015

                   Opinion of court to be rendered within certain time, 177.267

                   Stay of execution, 176.415, 177.095, NRAP 8(f)

                   Telephonic transmission, filing by, NRAP 25(2)

             Designation of parties, 177.035

             Dismissal

                   Of appeal, 177.205, NRAP 42

                   Orders granting motion to dismiss, appeal, 177.015

             Docketing of appeal, NRAP 12, NRAP 45(b)

             Docketing statement, NRAP 14

             Execution, stay of, 177.095-177.115

             Fast track criminal appeals, NRAP 3C, NRAP Form 5-NRAP Form 8

             Filing of papers, NRAP 25

             Guilty or guilty but mentally ill plea, appeals of conviction restricted, 177.015

             Habeas corpus (See also HABEAS CORPUS)

                   Appointment of counsel, NRAP 46(c)

                   Denial or granting of writ, 34.575, 34.710

                   Order committing defendant to custody of foreign officer, 34.560

             Hearing

                   Argument

                          Number of counsel to be heard, 177.235

                          Reversal cannot be had without, 177.225

                   Presence of defendant unnecessary, 177.245

             Indigent persons

                   Appeal in forma pauperis, NRAP 24, NRAP Form 4

                   Appointment of counsel, NRAP 46(c)

             Intermediate order or proceeding may be reviewed on, 177.045

             Judgment

                   Action which appellate court may take, 177.265

                   Affirmance, effect, 177.285

                   Appellant’s failure to appear, affirmance of judgment, 177.225

                   Arrest of judgment, appeal of orders granting motion, 177.015

                   Determination of, 177.265

                   Entry, 176.125, NRAP 4(b), NRAP 36

                   Errors, technical, to be disregarded, 177.255

                   Modification, 177.265

                   New trial, court may order, 177.265

                   Reversal

                          Argument prerequisite to, 177.225

                          Power of court to order, 177.265

                          Without ordering new trial, effect, 177.275

             Jurisdiction, after remittitur, 177.305

             Justice courts, 177.015, 189.010-189.120

             Manner of taking, 177.075, NRAP 3, NRAP 3B

             Motions, NRAP 27

             New trial, appeal of orders granting or refusing, 177.015

             Nolo contendere plea, appeal of conviction restricted, 177.015

             Notice of appeal, 177.075, NRAP 3, NRAP 3C(c), NRAP 4(b)

             Parties, designation of, 177.035

             Pretrial order concerning motion to suppress evidence, State may appeal, 177.015

             Probation, order may be stayed, 177.125

             Record on appeal

                   Docketing, time, NRAP 12

                   Generally, NRAP 10, NRAP 11

                   Preparation, 177.165

             Rehearings, NRAP 40

             Remittitur, certifying judgment to court below, 177.305, NRAP 36(b)

             Respondent, adverse party known as, 177.035

             Reversal only after argument, 177.225

             Rules governing, NRAP 3B

             State, effect of appeal by, 177.085

             Stay of execution, 177.095-177.115, NRAP 8(f)

             Supervision and control by appellate court, 177.155

             Supreme Court, to, 2.250, 177.015, 177.025, NRAP 3B

             Time limitations, NRAP 4(b)

             Venue, order changing or refusing to change, 174.455

      District court to Supreme Court

             Abortion, order denying request for, 442.2555

             Administrative cases, 233B.150

             Aggrieved party may appeal, 34.560, 233B.150, NRAP 3A(a)

             Amicus curiae, brief, NRAP 29

             Appealable determinations, NRAP 3A(b)

             Appellant

                   Brief, time for serving and filing, NRAP 31(a)

                   Dilatory, effect on validity of appeal, NRAP 3(a)

                   Notice of appeal, NRAP 3

                   Representation by Nevada attorney required, NRAP 46

                   Service of notice of appeal, NRAP 3(d)

             Arbitration, 38.247

             Argument, date for, 177.215

             Attachment, NRAP 3A(b)(2)

             Attorneys at law

                   Notice of appeal, receipt, NRAP 3(d)

                   Withdrawal, substitution or removal, NRAP 46(d)

             Bail, admission to bail pending appeal, 177.135, 178.488, NRAP 8(e)

             Bond, requirements, NRAP 7, NRAP 8(b), NRCP 62(d), NRCP 62(e)

             Briefs

                   Amicus curiae, NRAP 29

                   Appendices to briefs, NRAP 30, NRAP 32

                   Association of foreign counsel, NRAP 46

                   Attorney’s certificate, NRAP 28A, NRAP Form 9

                   Contents, NRAP 28(a), NRAP 30(b)

                   Failure to file, NRAP 31(c)

                   Filing, NRAP 31(a)

                   Form of briefs or appendices, NRAP 32

                   Generally, NRAP 28-NRAP 32

                   Length, NRAP 28(g)

                   Number of copies required, NRAP 31(b)

                   References, NRAP 28(d), NRAP 28(e)

                   Reply briefs, NRAP 28(c)

                   Service, NRAP 31(a)

                   Submission, NRAP 34(f)

                   Supplemental authorities, time for filing, NRAP 31(d)

                   Time for filing and serving, NRAP 31(a)

                   Typewritten briefs, appendices, NRAP 32(a)

             Case appeal statement, NRAP Form 2

             Child custody, fast track appeals, NRAP 3E, NRAP Form 11-NRAP Form 13

             Clerk of court (See also SUPREME COURT CLERK)

                   Agent for service, sureties, NRAP 8(b)

                   Filing of papers with, NRAP 25

                   Filing of record, NRAP 12(b)

                   Mailing of notices, NRAP 8(b), NRAP 45(c)

                   Notice of filing of record, NRAP 12(b)

             Consolidated appeals, NRAP 3(b)

             Constitutional question where State not party, notification, NRAP 44

             Correction of clerical errors, NRCP 60(a)

             Costs

                   Allowance, NRAP 39(a)

                   Appendix to briefs, production, NRAP 30, NRAP 39(c)

                   Bond on appeal, NRAP 7

                   Briefs, production, NRAP 39(c)

                   Collection in inferior court, NRAP 39(e)

                   Computation, NRAP 39(c)

                   Cost bill, contents, filing and verification, NRAP 39(c)

                   Frivolous appeals, NRAP 38

                   Generally, 2.250, 18.060, 19.013

                   Insertion in remittitur, NRAP 39(d)

                   Limitation, NRAP 39(c)

                   Taxation, NRAP 39(e)

                   Telephonic transmission, filing by, NRAP 25(2)(e)

                   Travel expenses of counsel, NRAP 39(c)

             Court reporters’ duties and obligations, NRAP 13

             Criminal actions (See Criminal proceedings, this heading)

             Cross-appeals, NRAP 12(a), NRAP 34(d), NRAP 38(h)

             Damages for delay, NRAP 38

             Death of party, NRAP 43(a)

             Depositions, pending appeal, NRCP 27(d)

             Determinations appealable, NRAP 3A(b)

             Dismissal

                   Failure to docket appeal or pay filing fee, NRAP 12(c)

                   Failure to proceed after notice, NRAP 3(a)

                   Voluntary, NRAP 42

             Docketing, NRAP 12(a), NRAP 45(b)

             Docketing statement, NRAP 14

             Documents, NRAP 11(a)

             Exhibits, NRAP 11(a)

             Fees, 2.250, ch. 19, NRAP 3(f)

             Filing of papers, NRAP 25

             Final judgment as subject of, NRAP 3A(b)(1)

             Frivolous appeals, costs, NRAP 38

             Generally, NRAP 3-NRAP 3B

             Guardianship proceedings, 159.325

             Habeas corpus, order committing defendant to custody of foreign officer, 34.560

             Indigent persons, proceedings in forma pauperis, NRAP 24, NRAP Form 4

             Injunction pending appeal, NRCP 62(c)

             Injunctions, NRAP 3A(b)(2)

             Joint or consolidated, NRAP 3(b)

             Judge, death, disability or retirement, 3.180

             Judgments

                   Appealable determinations, NRAP 3A

                   Entry, NRAP 36, NRAP 45(c)

                   Interest on judgments, NRAP 37

             Jurisdiction of Supreme Court to review upon appeal, 2.090

             Liens, actions on, NRAP 3A(b)(3)

             Motions

                   Disqualification of justices, NRAP 35

                   For judgment, effect on time of appeal, NRAP 4(a)

                   Form, NRAP 32(b)

                   New trial

                          Effect on time of appeal, NRAP 4(a)

                          Motion unnecessary, NRAP 3A(a)

                   Supreme Court procedure, NRAP 27

                   To amend or make additional findings, effect on time of appeal, NRAP 4(a)

             Nevada Rules of Appellate Procedure govern procedures, NRAP 1, NRCP 81(a)

             New trial

                   Effect of motion on time of appeal, NRAP 4(a)

                   Motion unnecessary, NRAP 3A(a)

             Notice of appeal

                   Amended notices, additional fees prohibited, NRAP 4(a)

                   Appealable determinations, NRAP 3A(b)

                   Case appeal statement, NRAP 3(a)

                   Content, NRAP 3(c)

                   Defendants not represented by counsel, procedure, 177.075

                   Fees for filing, 19.013

                   Filing, NRAP 3(a)

                   Joint or consolidated appeals, NRAP 3(b)

                   Service, NRAP 3(d)

                   Signatures required, 177.075

                   Time for filing, NRAP 3A(b)(4), NRAP 4

             Oral argument

                   Association of foreign counsel, NRAP 46

                   Failure to file briefs, effect, NRAP 31(c)

                   Limitations, NRAP 34

                   Nonappearance of parties, NRAP 34(e)

                   Notice, NRAP 34(a)

                   Order, content, NRAP 34(c)

                   Petition for rehearing, NRAP 40(a)

                   Reading from briefs, records or authorities, NRAP 34(c)

                   Submission on briefs without argument, NRAP 34(f)

                   Time limit, NRAP 34(b)

             Orders

                   New trial, granting or refusing, NRAP 3A(b)(2)

                   Prehearing conference agreements, NRAP 33

                   Substitution of parties, NRAP 43

                   Venue, granting or refusing change, NRAP 3A(b)(4)

             Parties, NRAP 3A(a), NRAP 43

             Partition, interlocutory decrees in, NRAP 3A(b)(3)

             Prehearing conference, NRAP 33

             Procedure, NRAP 3-NRAP 3B

             Proceedings in forma pauperis, NRAP 24, NRAP Form 4

             Public officer as party, NRAP 43(c)

             Receiver, appointment of, NRAP 3A(b)(2)

             Record

                   Certification by clerk, NRAP 11(b)

                   Filing of record, NRAP 12(b)

                   Generally, NRAP 10

                   Notice of filing of record, NRAP 12(b)

                   On appeal, NRAP 10

                   Preparation and transmittal, NRAP 11

                   Service of designation, NRCP 5(a)

             Rehearings, NRAP 32(b), NRAP 40

             Remittitur, NRAP 41, NRAP 42(b)

             Respondent

                   Brief, time for serving or filing, NRAP 31(a)

                   Representation by Nevada attorney required, NRAP 46

             Rulings appealable, NRAP 3A

             Service of papers, manner and proof, NRAP 25

             Settlement conferences, NRAP 16

             Special orders after final judgment, NRAP 3A(b)(2)

             Stays pending appeal

                   Bond, requirements, NRAP 8(b), NRCP 62(d), NRCP 62(e)

                   Child custody cases, NRAP 8(d)

                   Commitment orders, 34.560

                   Criminal cases, 177.105-177.125, NRAP 8(e)

                   Execution of death penalty, 177.095, NRAP 8(f)

                   Factors to be considered by court in civil cases, NRAP 8(c)

                   Procedures, NRAP 8(a)

                   Venue, orders granting or refusing to grant motion to change, NRAP 3A(b)(4)

             Substitution of party pending appeal, NRAP 43

             Supreme Court’s power, 2.110

             Sureties’ liability, NRAP 8(b)

             Telephonic transmission, filing by, NRAP 25(2)

             Time, computation, NRAP 4(a)

             Transcripts

                   Fast track child custody appeals, NRAP 3E(c)

                   Generally, NRAP 9

                   Request form, NRAP Form 3

             Transmittal of fees and documents to Supreme Court, NRAP 3(e)

             Venue, change of, NRAP 3A(b)

             Voluntary dismissal, NRAP 42

      Judicial disciplinary proceedings, Art. 6 § 21

      Justice court to district court

             Aggrieved party may appeal, JCRCP 72A(a)

             Agreed statements, JCRCP 74(e)

             Appealable determinations, JCRCP 72A(b)

             Appellant

                   Dilatory, effect on validity of appeal, JCRCP 72(a)

                   Notice of appeal, JCRCP 72

             Appellate jurisdiction of district court, Art. 6 § 6

             Attachment, JCRCP 72A(b)(2), JCRCP 73A(a)(2)

             Attorneys at law to receive notice of appeal, JCRCP 72(d)

             Bond, requirements, JCRCP 73-JCRCP 73B

             Briefs, JCRCP 75, JCRCP 76

             Clerk of court

                   Agent for service, sureties, JCRCP 65.1

                   Certification and transmittal of record, JCRCP 74A(b)

                   Notice of stay of proceedings, JCRCP 73A(b)

                   Record, filing, JCRCP 74B(b)

             Consolidated, JCRCP 72(b)

             Correction of clerical errors, JCRCP 60(a)

             Costs

                   Bond on appeal, JCRCP 73

                   Dismissal of appeal, JCRCP 76

                   Frivolous appeals, JCRCP 76A

                   Generally, ch. 19, 69.050, JCRCP 73

             Criminal procedure

                   Action to be judged on record, 189.050

                   Dismissal of appeal, grounds for, 189.060, 189.065

                   Grounds for dismissal of complaint, 189.070

                   Judgments, appealable, 177.015, 189.010

                   Notice of intention to appeal, filing and service of, 189.020

                   Notice to appellant of filing of transcript or sound recording, 189.030

                   Sound recordings, transmission to clerk, 189.030, 189.035

                   State, appeal of order granting motion to suppress evidence, 189.120

                   Stay of judgment, 189.020

                   Time allowed for taking appeal, 189.010, 189.120

                   Transcript and other papers, transmittal to clerk, 189.030

             Cross-appeals, JCRCP 72B

             Death of party or attorney, JCRCP 72(d)

             Deposit

                   Equivalent to amount of judgment, JCRCP 73A(b)

                   Waiver of, JCRCP 73A(b)

             Depositions, use on appeal, JCRCP 27(b)

             Determinations appealable, JCRCP 72A(b)

             Dismissal

                   Failure to comply with rules, JCRCP 76

                   Failure to proceed after notice, JCRCP 72(a)

                   Failure to prosecute or unnecessary delay in bringing to hearing, JCRCP 76A

                   Transmission of parts of original records, JCRCP 74A(e)

             Docketing, JCRCP 74B(a)

             Extension of time for taking, JCRCP 6(b)

             Fees, 4.060, 19.020

             Final judgment as subject of, JCRCP 72A(b)(1)

             Generally, JCRCP 72-JCRCP 72B

             Joint or consolidated, JCRCP 72(b)

             Judgments, JCRCP 72A

             Legislative power to prescribe, Art. 6 § 8

             Liens, actions on, JCRCP 72A(b)(3)

             Motions, effect of certain motions on time of appeal, JCRCP 72B(b)

             New trial

                   Effect of motion on time of appeal, JCRCP 72B(b)

                   Motion unnecessary for appeals, JCRCP 72A(a)

                   Order granting or refusing, JCRCP 72A(b)(2)

                   Ordered on appeal, JCRCP 76A

             Notice of appeal, JCRCP 72, JCRCP 72B

             Oral argument, JCRCP 75

             Orders, staying proceedings, JCRCP 72A(c)

             Parties, JCRCP 72A(a)

             Partition, interlocutory decrees in, JCRCP 72A(b)(3)

             Powers of district court on appeal, JCRCP 76A

             Procedure

                   Generally, JCRCP 72-JCRCP 72B

                   Where transcript defective, 189.035

             Record on appeal

                   Agreed statements, JCRCP 74(e)

                   Certification and transmittal by clerk, JCRCP 74A(b)

                   Contents, JCRCP 74(a), JCRCP 74(f)

                   Correction or modification, JCRCP 74(g)

                   Duty of appellant, JCRCP 74A(a)

                   Filing, JCRCP 74B(b)

                   Notice of filing, JCRCP 74B(b)

                   Preliminary determination, JCRCP 74A(e)

                   Statement of evidence or proceedings, JCRCP 74(c)

                   Statement of points, JCRCP 74(d)

                   Time for transmission, JCRCP 74A(d), JCRCP 74A(a)

                   Transcript, JCRCP 74A(d), JCRCP 74A(a)

             Rulings appealable, JCRCP 72A

             Second Judicial District, WDCR 19

             Several appeals of same judgment, JCRCP 74(i)

             Special orders after final judgment, JCRCP 72A(b)(2)

             Statement of points, JCRCP 74(d)

             Stays

                   Bond, requirements, JCRCP 62(d), JCRCP 73A

                   Venue, orders granting or refusing to grant motion to change, JCRCP 72A(c)

             Summary judgment, JCRCP 72A(d)

             Supersedeas bond

                   Failure to file or insufficiency, JCRCP 73B(a)

                   Form and effect, JCRCP 73A(b)

                   Leave to file after docketing action, JCRCP 73B(a)

                   Requirements on stay of appeal, JCRCP 62(d), JCRCP 73A

                   When required, JCRCP 73A(a)

             Sureties’ liability, JCRCP 65.1, JCRCP 73B(b)

             Time, computation, JCRCP 6, JCRCP 72B

             Timetable governing appeals, JCRCP 76B

             Transcript of proceedings, JCRCP 74(c), JCRCP 74(b), JCRCP 80(f)

             Venue, change of, JCRCP 72A(c), JCRCP 72A(b)

      Juvenile court orders, appeals to Supreme Court, 62D.500

      Municipal court to district court

             Bail, 5.080

             Conviction sustained, payment of fine, 5.090

             Judgment on appeal, 5.090

             Manner of taking, 266.595

             New trial ordered on appeal, 5.073, 266.565

             Notice of intention to appeal, 5.080

             Prescribed by law, Art. 6 § 8

      Questions of law, certification, NRAP 5

      Short trials, final judgments, NSTR 33

      Small claims court to district court

             Attorney’s fee, 73.050

             Bond, JCRCP 100

             Fees, 19.020

             Notice of appeal

                   Filing, JCRCP 98

                   Form, JCRCP 99

             Procedure, JCRCP 72-JCRCP 76B

             Requisites, JCRCP 98

      Summary proceedings, appeal prohibited, 29A.090

      Supreme Court (See also District court to Supreme Court, this heading)

             Jurisdiction, Art. 6 § 4

      Writ of review (See CERTIORARI)

APPEALS, COURT OF

      Creation authorized, proposed constitutional amendment, Art. 6 § 3A

APPEARANCES

      Accused person’s right to appear and defend in any court, Art. 1 § 8

      Adverse party moving to dissolve or modify restraining order, NRCP 65(b)

      Contempt proceedings, failure to appear, 22.130

      Criminal actions

             Arrest warrant, issuance upon defendant’s failure to appear, 178.508

             Corporations, appearance by counsel authorized, 178.388

             Defendants, appearance at arraignment and every stage of trial, 178.388

             Witnesses

                   Compelling attendance, 174.305-174.385

                   Security for appearance, 178.494

                   Undertaking of witness, 174.515, 178.494

      Debtor, 21.270

      Depositions, failure of party to appear, NRCP 37(d), JCRCP 37(d)

      Failure of party to appear, effect, 22.010, NRCP 4(b), JCRCP 4(b)

      Federal Government, attorneys representing, SCR 43

      Fourth Judicial District Court, local rule, 4JDCR 14

      Indigent persons, effect of filing affidavit of indigency, 12.015

      Justice courts, venue determined by voluntary appearance, 66.010

      Motions, when constituting, NRCP 5(b), JCRCP 5(b)

      Parties to action

             At place appointed, 1.080

             By attorney, SCR 43, NRCP 5(b), JCRCP 5(b)

             Effect of voluntary appearance, NRCP 4(f), JCRCP 4(f)

             Proper person, SCR 44, DCR 20, EDCR 7.42

             Summons, contents, NRCP 4(b), JCRCP 4(b)

      Sales, notice to seller to defend action against buyer for breach of warranty, 104.2607

      Time for defendant to appear, NRCP 4(b), JCRCP 4(b)

      Traffic citations, when appearance required, 484.807

      Voluntary, equivalent to personal service, NRCP 4(f), JCRCP 4(f)

      Witnesses (See also WITNESSES AND TESTIMONY)

             Preventing appearance, 199.230

APPELLATE PROCEDURE, NEVADA RULES OF (See NEVADA RULES OF APPELLATE PROCEDURE)

APPLIANCES (See HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND FURNITURE)

APPOINTMENTS

      Bribery to procure, Art. 4 § 10, 197.050

      Buying, gross misdemeanor, 197.080

      County officers, 245.180

      False letter or certificate of recommendation, obtaining appointment to office by, 281.340

      Financial disclosure statements, requirements for certain appointed officers, 281A.290, 281A.600

      Governor (See also GOVERNOR—Appointments made by)

             Notice to Legislature of appointments made to fill vacancies, 223.190

      Officers whose election or appointment not otherwise provided for, Art. 15 § 10

      Public officers, 281.010

      State officers and employees

             Action by officer or employee against appointing authority, 284.195

             Classified service, 284.150

             Eligible lists, appointment from, 284.255

             Unclassified service, 284.145, 284.147

      Vacancies in office filled by Governor, Art. 5 § 8, Art. 6 § 20, Art. 17 § 22, 223.195, 232A.020

APPORTIONMENT

      Education, State Board of, 385.017-385.0265

      Legislature

             Census, basis of representation in Houses, Art. 15 § 13

             Districts, 218.051-218.084

             Number of Senators and Assemblymen, Art. 4 § 5

             Omitted areas, attachment to legislative district, 218.084

             Representation apportioned according to population, Art. 1 § 13

      Nevada System of Higher Education, election of Board of Regents, 396.031-396.046

      Representation according to population, Art. 1 § 13

      Sale of goods, effect of delivery in lots, 104.2307

APPRAISALS

      Banks

             Assets of doubtful value, 665.155

             Consolidation, conversion or merger, 666.035

             Investment in real property, 662.103

      City property, 268.059, 268.061, 268.063

      Commissioner of Insurance examinations, appraisal of assets, 679B.260

      Corporate stock, appraisal of value of stockholder’s interest, 78.590

      County property, 244.275, 244.2795, 244.281

      County telephone system, sale or lease, 710.159

      Definition, 645C.030

      Eminent domain, provision of copies to property owner, Art. 1 § 8, Art. 1 § 22, 37.100

      Estates of decedents

             Generally, ch. 144

             Partition before discharge, 152.150

             Sales, 148.195, 148.260

      False appraisals

             Licensed appraisers, grounds for disciplinary action, 645C.470

             Real estate licensees, grounds for disciplinary action, 645.635

      Foreclosure sale, appraisal admissible as evidence, 40.457

      Highways, acquisition of property for, 408.493

      Insurance companies

             Assets, 679B.260

             Deposits with Commissioner of Insurance, 682B.070

             Valuation of property, 681B.180, 682A.230

      Livestock infected or exposed to disease, duties of State Quarantine Officer, 571.190

      Mortgage brokers, appraisal of real property securing loan, 645B.300

      Motor vehicles

             Abandoned vehicles, 487.240

             Commercial lease, termination or expiration, 100.135

             Physical damage appraisers, records, 684B.100

      Property tax, 361.260

      Public investments, loans on agricultural land, 355.100

      Real estate licensees

             Educational requirements, 645.343

             Violations, disciplinary action, 645.633

      Real estate, publication of manual or guide authorized, 645C.230

      Savings and loan associations

             Impairment of stock, 673.275

             Investments in real property, 673.2766, 673.317-673.3191

      School property, 393.240, 393.328

      State lands

             Acquisition or exchange, 321.001, 323.100

             Sale or lease, 321.007

      State Risk Manager, duties, 331.184

      Taxation, Department of, powers, 360.210, 360.215

      Telegraph, land needed for right-of-way, 707.280

      Thrift companies, investments in real property, 677.630

      Town property, 269.125

      Ward’s property, 159.085-159.0865, 159.1455

APPRAISERS

      Bank assets of doubtful value, appointment, 665.155

      Bribery, 199.010, 199.030

      City-owned power system, purchases and sales, appointment, 266.3861

      City real property, sale or lease, appointment, 268.059

      County assessors (See COUNTY ASSESSORS)

      County real property, purchases and sales, appointment, 244.275, 244.2795, 244.281

      Deeds of trust sales, appointment, 40.457

      Equalization, State Board of, membership, 361.375

      Guardians, authorized expenditure includes appointment, 159.183

      Mortgage foreclosure sales, appointment, 40.457

      Motor vehicle physical damage appraisers (See MOTOR VEHICLE PHYSICAL DAMAGE APPRAISERS)

      Property tax, certification of appraisers, 361.221-361.224

      Real estate appraisers (See also REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS)

             Generally, ch. 645C

      School district property, sales or exchanges, appointment, 393.240, 393.328

      State land, sale or lease, appointment, 321.007

      Threatening or intimidating appraisers unlawful, 199.300

      Towns, sale of real property, appointment, 269.125

APPREHENSION (See ARREST)

APPRENTICES AND APPRENTICESHIP

      Agreements

             Approval, 610.120, 610.160

             Association of employer or organization of employees, signing by, 610.170

             Contents, 610.150

             Records, 610.120

             Signatures, 610.150

             Termination or cancellation, 610.120, 610.140, 610.150

             Violations, 610.180

      Apprentice defined, 610.010

      Barbers, ch. 643

      Certificates of completion, issuance, 610.120

      Collective bargaining agreement establishing higher standard, effect, 610.190

      Cosmetology, 644.190-644.330

      Definitions, 610.010

      Discrimination unlawful, 610.185, 613.310-613.435

      Dispensing opticians (See OPTICIANS)

      Embalmers, 642.180-642.330

      Hearing aid specialists, ch. 637A

      Industrial insurance, employee for purposes of, 616A.105, 616A.215

      Investigations, 610.180

      Local or joint apprenticeship committees

             Approval of agreements, 610.160

             Duties, 610.120, 610.140

             Sales and use tax exemptions, 372.326, 372.3261, 372.7287, 374.3305, 374.3306, 374.7315

      Occupational Diseases Act, employees for purposes of, 617.070

      Occupational safety and health, employees for purposes of, 618.085

      Programs and standards

             Approval or rejection, 610.095, 610.120, 610.144

             Contents, 610.144

             Registration, 610.095, 610.144

             Representation of apprentices in management of certain programs, 610.146

             Suspension of right to participate, 610.185

             Violations, 610.095, 610.180

      Property tax exemption for property of certain apprenticeship programs, 361.106, 361.155

      Public school attendance, exemption, 392.110

      Public works, apprentices exempt from wage requirements, 338.080

      State apprenticeship committees, duties, 610.140

      State Director of Apprenticeship

             Labor Commissioner ex officio, 610.110

             Powers, 610.120, 610.160

APPRENTICESHIP COUNCIL, STATE

      Administrative Procedure Act, ch. 233B

      Appeals of, 610.180

      Budget

             Base budgets, fundamental review, 218.5381-218.5386

             State Budget Act, 353.150-353.246

      Creation, 610.030

      Delinquent fees or penalties, procedure for collection, ch. 353C

      Duties, 610.090, 610.095

      Employees, 610.080

      Gifts or grants, authority to accept, 353.335

      Investigations, hearings, 610.180

      Legislative review of public agencies, ch. 232B

      Meetings, ch. 241, 610.070

      Members, 610.030, 610.040, 610.080

      Officers, 610.060

      Payments of money for services provided by agency, procedures, 353.146-353.148

      Records, ch. 239

      Regulations, 610.090

      Reports, 610.100

      Sovereign immunity waived, 41.0305-41.039

      Vacancies, 610.050

APPROPRIATION OF PUBLIC WATER (See WATER)

APPROPRIATIONS

      Audits of certain entities receiving public money, 218.855

      Expenditure solely for purposes specified, penalty for noncompliance, 353.255

      Fiscal Analysis Division, recommendations, 218.686

      General appropriations bill contained in state budget, 353.205

      Initiative proposing or requiring appropriation prohibited, Art. 19 § 6

      Legislative bills

             Fiscal notes, requirements, 218.272-218.2758

             Limitations on consideration, 353.235

      Money drawn from treasury, Art. 4 § 19

      Necessary to carry out obligations of State, Art. 9 § 3

      Spending in excess of amount appropriated prohibited, 353.260

      Standing army, time limit, Art. 1 § 11

      Transfers of balances by State Controller, 353.257

AQUARIUMS

      City Bond Law, recreational project includes aquarium, 268.710

      Cosmetological establishments, aquarium on premises permitted, 644.472

      General improvement districts, recreational facility includes aquarium, 318.143

      Local improvements, financing, 271.265, 271.650-271.680, ch. 271A, 360.850, 360.855

AQUATIC AGRICULTURE

      Food waste fed to fish, regulation, 571.135

      Organic agricultural products, certification of producers and handlers, 587.700-587.830

      State Department of Agriculture to regulate, 561.301

ARBITRATION (See also MEDIATION)

      Generally, ch. 38

      Absence of party, NAR 15

      Agreement to arbitrate, validity, determinations by court or arbitrator, 38.219

      Appeals, 38.247

      Applicability of laws, 38.216

      Application for judicial relief, procedures, 38.218

      Arbitrators

             Appointment, 38.226

             Assignment, NAR 6

             Authority, NAR 8, NAR 14

             Bribery, 199.010, 199.030

             Communications restricted, NAR 10

             Contempt toward, 22.010

             Definition, 38.209

             Ethics, 38.226, 38.227

             Fees and expenses, NAR 6, NAR 23, NAR 24

             Immunities, award of costs and fees, 38.229

             Influencing unlawfully, 199.040

             Majority action, 38.228

             Oaths, administration, 38.233

             Powers generally, 38.231, 38.238

             Promising decision or receiving communication, 199.050

             Qualifications, NAR 7

             Replacement, 38.226, 38.231

             Retired judges and justices, service as arbitrators, SCR 10

             School personnel disciplinary hearings, arbitrator may serve as hearing officer, 391.3161

             Sovereign immunity, employee of court for purposes of, 38.253

             Subpoenas, power to issue, 38.223

             Testimony, competency to offer, immunities, 38.229

             Threatening or intimidating arbitrator unlawful, 199.300

      Attorneys, representation of parties, 38.232

      Award

             Affirmative defenses, NRCP 8(c), JCRCP 8(c)

             Confirmation

                   Denial of motion to vacate or modify award, 38.241, 38.242

                   Expedited order, 38.234

                   Generally, 38.239

             Costs and fees, 38.238, 38.243

             Expedited order to confirm award, motion for, 38.234

             Filing, NAR 17

             Form and content, NAR 16

             Judgment on award, NAR 19

             Modification or correction, 38.237, 38.242

             Pre-award rulings, request to include in award, 38.234

             Record and notice, 38.236

             Timeliness, 38.236

             Vacation, grounds, procedure, 38.227, 38.241

      Business and Industry, Department of, use of alternative means of dispute resolution, 232.548

      Campgrounds, memberships in, disputes, 119B.310

      Civil actions, nonbinding arbitration of certain actions, 38.250, NAR 3

      Claims qualifying for exemption, effect, NAR 3

      Common-interest communities, disputes, 38.300-38.360, 116.630, 116.670

      Compel proceedings, motion to, 38.221

      Condominium hotels, disputes, 38.300-38.360, 116B.815, 116B.845, 116B.850

      Consolidation of proceedings, 38.224

      Construction of laws, 38.248

      Court annexed arbitration program, NAR 1-NAR 24

      Court fees, imposition for support of programs, 19.0315

      Court rules, applicability, NAR 4

      Death Taxes, Uniform Act on Interstate Arbitration of, 375A.450-375A.510

      Definitions, 38.207-38.213

      Depositions, 38.233

      Discovery, 38.233, NAR 11

      District courts

             Administration of program, 38.253

             Court annexed arbitration programs, NAR 1-NAR 24

             Eighth Judicial District, local rule, EDCR 1.91

             First Judicial District, local rule, FJDCR 4

             Guidelines for establishment of programs, 38.255

             Ninth Judicial District, local rule, NJDCR 4

      Exemptions from arbitration, NAR 5

      Family resource centers, duties, 430A.160

      Gaming, disposition of evidence seized for violations, 465.110

      Health insurance, disputes concerning

             Group policies, 689B.067

             Medical evaluations, 689A.0403, 689B.270

      Health maintenance organizations, disputes, 695C.265, 695C.267

      Hearings

             Conduct of hearing, NAR 14

             Scheduling, NAR 12

      Home protection insurance, disputes concerning, 690B.155

      Initiation of arbitral proceeding, 38.223

      Interim awards, 38.222

      Jurisdiction of court, effect, 38.244, NAR 4

      Justice courts, arbitration of certain actions authorized, 38.250

      Labor disputes, 614.010-614.080

      Local governments (See LOCAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS ACT)

      Manufactured home parks, controversies between landlord and tenant, 118B.240

      Mechanics’ and materialmen’s liens, 108.238, 108.239, 108.2453, 108.2457

      Metropolitan police department, funding apportionment plan, 280.190

      Motions, NAR 4, NAR 9

      Motor vehicle franchises, 482.3638

      Motor vehicle liability insurance policy, arbitration provision not binding, 690B.017

      Nevada Arbitration Rules, NAR 1-NAR 24

      Nonprofit hospital, medical or dental service corporations, disputes, 695B.181, 695B.182

      Notice

             Initial motion, service of notice, 38.218

             Initiation of arbitral proceeding, 38.223

             Sufficiency, 38.214

      Partnerships, 87.090

      Peace officers accused of misconduct, inadmissibility of evidence obtained unlawfully during investigation, 289.085

      Postsecondary educational institution, complaint of violation, 394.520

      Pre-award rulings, enforcement, 38.234

      Pre-hearing conferences, NAR 12

      Pre-hearing statements, NAR 13

      Procedure generally, 38.231

      Provisional remedies, 38.222

      Public works

             Claims relating to progress or retainage payments, 338.640

             Disputes between public agency and contractor, 338.150

      Rights of parties, 38.231, 38.232

      Sanctions for failure to prosecute or defend case, NAR 22

      Settlement procedures authorized, effect on timetable, NAR 3

      Short title, 38.206

      Short trials in lieu of arbitration (See SHORT TRIALS)

      Stay of proceedings, motion for, 38.221

      Stipulations, NAR 9

      Supreme Court rules, NAR 1-NAR 24

      Time shares, disputes, 38.300-38.360, 119A.530

      Training program, provision by Supreme Court, 38.253

      Trial de novo, request and procedures, NAR 18, NAR 20-NAR 22, NSTR 4(a)

      Venue, 38.246

      Waiver or variance of requirements, exceptions, 38.217, 38.222

      Witnesses, 38.233

      Written findings, requirements, use in trial anew, 38.259

ARBITRATION AND AWARD (See ARBITRATION)

ARBITRATORS (See ARBITRATION)

ARBOR DAY

      Designation and proclamation, 236.018

ARBORETUMS, STATE

      Establishment, 527.330

ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONSERVANCY

      Property tax exemption, 361.111, 361.155

ARCHEOLOGY (See HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND ARCHEOLOGY)

ARCHERY

      Bow guns, dangerous exhibitions, 202.540

      Frogs, use of bow and arrows for hunting authorized, 503.290

      Fur-bearing animals, use of bow and arrows for hunting authorized, 503.450

      Prisoners, possession of bow and arrows or facsimiles prohibited, 212.185

      Shooting ranges (See SHOOTING RANGES)

ARCHITECTS

      Generally, ch. 623

      Actions for compensation, proof of registration required, 623.357

      Associations, 623.349, 623.350

      Business licenses, prohibited acts by local governments, 244.335, 266.355, 268.095, 269.170

      Certificate of registration

             Child support obligations, effect, 623.225, 623.285

             Contents, 623.220

             Denial, 623.225

             Evidence of entitlement to rights and privileges, 623.220

             Examinations

                   Reexamination, 623.205

                   Registration in other jurisdiction in lieu of examination authorized, 623.210

                   Requirements, 623.200

                   Standards for and components of examinations, 623.190

             Expiration, 233B.127, 623.180

             Fees, 623.180, 623.310

             Issuance, 623.180, 623.220

             Oath required, 623.190

             Official register, 623.230, 623.250, 623.290

             Practice without certificate unlawful, 623.180

             Qualifications for certificate, 623.190

             Renewal, 623.225, 623.250-623.260

             Simultaneous registration as residential designer prohibited, 623.200

             Suspension or revocation (See Disciplinary action, this heading)

             Temporary certificates, 623.182

             Unauthorized use or display, 623.180

      Code of ethics, adoption, violation, 623.145, 623.270

      Common-interest communities, preparation of plans, 116.2109

      Comstock Historic District Commission, membership, 384.050

      Condominium hotels, certification of plans, 116B.350

      Construction Control Law, ch. 627

      Constructional defects (See also CONSTRUCTIONAL DEFECTS)

             Actions against design professionals, 11.256-11.259, 40.645, 40.646, 40.6882-40.6885

             Limitation of actions for damages, 11.202-11.206

      Continuing education requirements, 623.255

      Contractors, definition excludes architects, 624.020

      Corporations, approval of articles of incorporation, 78.045

      Definition, 623.017

      Disciplinary action

             Authorized actions, 623.270

             Background checks, requirements if proceedings initiated, 622.360

             Conditions for probation, 623.370

             Consent or settlement agreements, conditions and limitations, 622.330, 622A.170

             Contested cases

                   Adjudication procedures, 622A.300-622A.410

                   Authority of licensing board, 622A.170

                   Definitions, 622A.010-622A.090

                   Immunity from civil liability, 622A.150

                   Scope and applicability of laws, 622A.120, 622A.130

             Fines, 623.270, 623.365

             Grounds, 622.360, 623.270

             Medical use of marijuana, discipline prohibited, 453A.510

             Open Meeting Law, applicability, 622.320

             Records, 622.330, 623.131, 623.270

             Summary of action, availability to public, 622.100

             Suspension or revocation of certificate

                   Application for reinstatement after revocation, 623.300

                   Child support obligations, effect, 623.285

                   Contested cases, revocation and reinstatement of certificate, 622A.410

                   Notation of penalty to be entered in register, 623.290

                   Summary suspension authorized, 233B.127

      District attorney to prosecute violations, 623.370

      Engineers (See also ENGINEERS)

             License requirements for engineers inapplicable to architects, 625.500

      False advertising, 623.360

      Fines, 623.270, 623.365

      Fingerprints, 622.360

      Fire Services, State Board of, membership, 477.020

      Foreign corporations, 80.010

      Formation of business with licensees outside field of practice, 623.349, 623.350

      Immunity from civil liability for certain actions or reports, 622A.150, 623.335

      Incompetency, 623.270

      Industrial insurance coverage, 616A.020

      Injunction against unlawful practice, 623.360

      Interior designers (See also INTERIOR DESIGNERS)

             Certificate unnecessary to practice interior design, 623.333

             Collaboration with, 623.350

             Providers of certain materials and furnishings, provisions inapplicable to architects, 477.032

      Landscape architects (See also LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS)

             Applicability of laws, 623A.070

      Legislative declaration, 623.010

      Licensing board (See ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR DESIGN AND RESIDENTIAL DESIGN, STATE BOARD OF)

      Limited-liability companies, 86.171, 86.555, 89.030-89.110, 623.349, 623.350

      Limited-liability partnerships, registration, 87.450

      Limited partnerships, filing of certificates, 87A.175, 88.320

      Mechanics and materialmen’s liens (See also MECHANICS’ AND MATERIALMEN’S LIENS)

             Generally, 108.221-108.246

      Negligence, 623.270

      Nonprofit corporations, prohibition against certain businesses, 82.106

      Occupational diseases, 617.017

      Partnerships, formation with licensees outside field of practice, 623.349, 623.350

      Plans and other documents

             Common-interest communities, certification of plans, 116.2109

             Condominium hotels, certification of plans, 116B.350

             Disciplinary action, grounds, 623.270

             Requirements, 623.185

             Submission to city or county, notice to Board of insufficient or rejected plans, 278.589

      Practice of architecture defined, 623.023

      Practice without certificate unlawful, 623.180

      Prepaid services contracts with public employee organizations, 287.500-287.530

      Probation, conditions, 623.270

      Professional corporations, 89.030-89.110, 623.349, 623.350

      Prohibited acts, penalties, 623.360

      Property, exemption from execution, 21.090

      Proposals for professional services, requests for, 623.182

      Public works (See also PUBLIC WORKS)

             Constructability review, contract for, 338.1435

             Contractual provisions relating to design professional not member of design-build team, 338.155

             Deficient plans or rejected plans, reports to licensing board, 338.175

             Design-build contracts, 338.1711-338.1727

             Design professional, definition includes architect, 338.010

             Employment as consultant, 338.1717

             Preparation of plans, 625.530

      Reprimands, notation to be entered in register, 623.270, 623.290

      Residential designers (See also RESIDENTIAL DESIGNERS)

             Responsible control, 623.029, 623.353

      Seals, use, unlawful acts, 623.185, 623.270

      Transportation, Department of, employment as consultants, 408.3887

      Unlawful practice, penalty, 623.360

ARCHITECTURAL RESOURCES (See also HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND ARCHEOLOGY)

      Comstock Historic District, ch. 384

      Inventory by Office of Historic Preservation, 383.021, 383.075

ARCHITECTURE, INTERIOR DESIGN AND RESIDENTIAL DESIGN, STATE BOARD OF

      Administrative Procedure Act, ch. 233B

      Appearance before Board, licensee to make disclosures regarding relatives, 622.300

      Attorney General, legal adviser, 623.133

      Attorney’s fees and costs, recovery, 622.400, 622.410, 623.165

      Audits, 218.825

      Budget

             Base budgets, fundamental review, 218.5381-218.5386

             State Budget Act, 353.150-353.246

      Child support obligations of licensees, duties of Board, 623.225

      Consent or settlement agreements, conditions and limitations, 622.330

      Corporations, approval of articles of incorporation, 78.045

      Creation, 623.050

      Criminal history records, inspection, 179.259, 453.3365, 622.360

      Delinquent fees or penalties, procedure for collection, ch. 353C

      Duties, generally, 623.150

      Employees

             Authority of Board, 623.133, 623.135

             Compensation, 623.070, 623.135

             Contracts to be in writing and approved, 284.013

             Employment of relatives, conditions and limitations, 622.210-622.230

      Enforcement of laws, 622.080, 623.150

      Ethics, adoption of code, 623.145

      Examinations, duties, 622.090

      Expenses, 623.070, 623.150, 623.170

      FBI, authority to request information from Bureau, 239B.010

      Fees

             Adoption of fee schedule, 623.310

             Receipt and deposit, 623.160

      Financial administration, laws inapplicable, 353.005

      Fiscal year, operation, 623.155

      Foreign corporations, approval for filings with Secretary of State, 80.010

      Immunity from civil liability, 622A.150, 623.335

      Injunctive relief available to, 623.360

      Legislative Counsel Bureau, reports to, 622.100

      Legislative review of public agencies, ch. 232B

      Limited partnerships, approval, 87A.175, 88.320

      Meetings (See also MEETINGS OF PUBLIC AGENCIES)

             Audio or video teleconferences, notices, requirements, 622.340

             Open Meeting Law, applicability, 622.320

             Out-of-state meetings, restrictions, 622.350

      Members

             Compensation, 623.070

             Number, qualifications, 232A.020, 623.050

             Oath of office, 623.080

             Per diem, 623.070

             Removal of members, 623.050

             Training, 622.200

      Officers, 623.070, 623.100, 623.140

      Offices, 623.090

      Payments of money for services provided by agency, procedures, 353.146-353.148

      Private reprimands of licensees prohibited, 623.270

      Quorum, 623.100

      Records, ch. 239, 622.310, 622.330, 623.130, 623.131, 623.230

      Register or certificate holders, duties, 623.230, 623.250, 623.290

      Regulations, general authority, 623.140

      Regulatory proceedings, 622.300-622.360

      Seal of Board, 623.120

      Sovereign immunity waived, 41.0305-41.039

      Subpoenas, enforcement, 623.152, 623.153

      Vacancies, 232A.020

      Witnesses, attendance, 623.152, 623.153

ARCHIVES, STATE (See CULTURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF—State Library and Archives, Division of)

AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER

      Creation, duties, 396.907

ARIZONA, STATE OF (See also NONRESIDENTS)

      Boundary with Nevada, Art. 14 § 1, 234.130-234.180

      Colorado River Compact, 538.010

      Emergency communications technicians, leave for emergencies in adjoining states, 281.149

      Mohave County, inclusion in Virgin Valley Water District, Special & Local Acts Volume

      Red Cross disaster technicians, leave for emergencies in adjoining states, 281.147

      Rocky Mountain Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact, 459.007

      Thrifts, priority for acquisition of companies in receivership, 677.545

      Western Interstate Higher Education Compact, member, 397.020 (Art. I)

      Western Interstate Nuclear Compact, 459.001

ARMED ASSOCIATIONS

      Hate crimes, civil liability, criminal penalty, 41.690, 207.185

      Unlawful, exceptions, 203.080

ARMED FORCES (See also NATIONAL GUARD)

      Ammunition, use of tracer or incendiary ammunition, 476.070

      Army, standing army prohibited, when, Art. 1 § 11

      Chaplains, solemnization of marriages, 122.062, 122.220, 122.230

      Cigarettes and other tobacco products, sales on military reservations, 370.110, 370.280, 370.503

      Conservators appointed for servicemen, 161.010

      Deferred deposit loans, high-interest loans or title loans to military personnel, prohibited collection practices, 604A.420, 604A.442, 604A.930

      Dentists and dental hygienists, laws inapplicable, 631.390

      Drivers’ licenses

             Exemption, 483.240

             Renewal, exemption from penalty for late renewal, 483.386

             State-military reciprocity in suspension or revocation, 483.445

      Federal Government, use to compel obedience, Art. 1 § 2

      Fishing licenses (See FISH AND FISHING)

      Funeral directors and embalmers’ law inapplicable, 642.550

      Governmental services tax exemption for servicemen, 371.103-371.106

      Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship, exemption from application requirements, 396.930

      Guardian for child of member, appointment, 159.215

      Homeopathic physicians’ law inapplicable, 630A.090

      Housing authorities to provide housing, 315.510, 315.580

      Hunting licenses (See HUNTING)

      Installment loans, prohibited collection practices, 675.292, 675.296

      Liquor sales to instrumentalities, tax exemption, 369.335

      Martial law (See MARTIAL LAW)

      Military installations, land use planning considerations or notices

             Appeals, rights, 278.3195

             Hazardous materials facilities, applications, 278.147

             Master plans, 278.160, 278.210

             Regional planning, 278.02528, 278.0274

             Variances or special use permits, applications, 278.315

             Zoning regulations, 278.250, 278.260

      Military tactical vehicles, exemption from emission control laws, 445B.759

      Missing person, official report admissible in evidence, 55.020

      Motor vehicle fuel taxes, exemption for official use, 365.220

      Motorcycles, application for instructor’s license, 486.375

      Nevada War on Terrorism Medal, creation, 412.1555

      Osteopathic physicians exempt from license renewal fee during active duty status, 633.471

      Parole, suspension to permit induction into service, 213.110

      Physicians’ law inapplicable, 630.047, 633.171, 644.460

      Podiatrists’ law inapplicable, 635.015

      Presumed death, findings admissible in evidence, 55.010

      Property tax exemption for servicemen, 361.090, 361.0905, 361.155, 361.1565

      Public Employees’ Retirement System, benefits and service credit, 286.215, 286.300, 286.303, 286.479

      Public officers or employees, leave of absence for military duty, 281.145, 284.359

      Quartering soldiers prohibited, Art. 1 § 12

      Real estate licensees, reinstatement of license, 645.600

      Rental vehicles, discrimination against military personnel prohibited, 482.308

      Respiratory care practitioners, state licensing laws inapplicable, 630.047

      State officers and employees, civil leave with reduced pay for active duty, 284.358

      Subordinate to civil power, Art. 1 § 11

      Tear gas bombs and weapons, 202.375

      Tuition free in Nevada System of Higher Education, 396.540

      Veterans (See VETERANS)

      Voting by members and dependents (For general provisions, see ELECTIONS)

             Absent voting, 293.310-293.340

             Information regarding voting and registration, submission to Election Assistance Commission, public inspection, 293.4685

             Registration, 293.501, 293.502, 293.504, 293.550-293.555

             Residence, Art. 2 § 2, 293.487

             Service of the United States defined, 293.105

      Weapons carried by servicemen, 202.300, 202.350

ARMORED CARS

      Department of Taxation and State Board of Finance may contract for services, 360.278

      Polygraph examinations of prospective employees, exemption from laws, 613.510

      Private patrolmen (See also PRIVATE PATROLMEN)

             Definition includes armored transport personnel, 648.013

ARMORIES (See NATIONAL GUARD)

ARMS (See also FIREARMS)

      Right to keep and bear, Art. 1 § 11

ARMY (See ARMED FORCES)

ARRAIGNMENTS

      Closed-circuit television, use during proceedings, 178.388

      Defendant, presence of, 178.388

      Generally, 174.015

      Name of defendant, 174.025

      Recording, use of sound equipment, 3.380

ARREST

      Aged persons, arrest of person responsible for abuse, neglect, exploitation or isolation, 200.50955

      Appearance before magistrate, 171.158, 171.178

      Appearance of intoxication or loss of physical functions, duties of officer, 171.147

      Attorney

             Communication with, 199.460

             Telephone calls, right of arrested person to make, 171.153

      Bail (See BAIL)

      Bail agents or bail enforcement agents

             Authority, 176A.360, 178.526

             Notice to local law enforcement, requirements, 697.325

      Bench warrants, 34.540, 179.395

      Boating violations or operation under the influence, 488.490, 488.920

      By whom and how made, 171.104, 171.124-171.1538

      Capital offense, procedure, 171.194

      Child custody

             Detention, concealment or removal of child from person with legal custody or jurisdiction of court, 200.359

             Divorce actions, order for production of child before court, 125.470

      Choke holds, conditions for use by peace officers, 289.590, 289.810

      Citizen’s arrest

             Assistance, authority to summon, 171.132

             Authority to make arrest, 171.104, 171.126

             Breaking open door or window, authority, 171.138-171.144

            Citations, issuance after arrest, 171.1772, 171.1774

             Magistrate, orders to make arrest, 171.128

             Nighttime arrests, 171.136

             Peace officer, delivery to, 171.178

             Refusal to make arrest or aid officer, penalty, 199.270

             Weapon may be taken from person arrested, 171.146

      Civil cases

             Absconding, 21.280

             Alcohol abusers, civil protective custody, 458.250-458.280

             Discharge of persons imprisoned on civil process, 31.740-31.830

             Generally, 31.470-31.730, 71.010-71.050

             Indigent’s oath, 31.780

             Prohibition, Art. 1 § 14

             Satisfaction of judgment, 21.020

             Seizure of person, NRCP 64, JCRCP 64

      Colorado River, Interstate Compact for Jurisdiction on the, concurrent jurisdiction to make arrests, 171.079

      Communication with attorney or friends, 199.460

      Complaint or affidavit, 171.106

      Constable’s failure to arrest, 258.110

      Contempt, justice courts, 74.040

      Contempt proceedings, 22.060, 22.130

      Controlled substances, arrest of person under the influence in public place, 458.175

      Deadly force, use to effect arrest, 171.1455

      Defendant to be taken before magistrate, 171.158, 171.178

      Definition, 171.104

      Detention of suspects, 171.123-171.1235

      Disabilities, persons with, 171.1536-171.1538

      Discharge of defendant when admitted to bail, 171.192

      Domestic violence, 33.070, 171.136, 171.137

      Door or window, breaking to effect arrest, 171.138-171.144

      Driving vehicle under the influence, 484.382, 484.791

      Drug Enforcement Administration, officers’ authority to arrest, 171.124

      Duels, public officer to prevent, 281.270

      Electors immune from, when, Art. 2 § 4

      Escape and rescue, 171.134, 171.144, 199.100

      Exemption of witness under interstate subpoena, 174.435

      Extradition, 171.158, 179.177-179.235

      False affidavits or complaint to effect arrest, perjury, 199.130, 199.140

      False arrest (See also FALSE IMPRISONMENT)

             Movie theater personnel detaining movie piracy suspects, immunity from civil or criminal liability, 205.216

             Oppression under color of office, 197.200

             Penalty, 200.460

      Federal Bureau of Investigation, agents’ authority to arrest, 171.1245

      Felonies, arrest of suspect by limited jurisdiction peace officers authorized, 171.1223

      Fishing violations, 501.386

      Force, use to effect arrest, 171.122, 171.1455

      Foreign peace officers, by, 171.158

      Fresh Pursuit, Uniform Act on Interstate, 171.154-171.164

      Fresh Pursuit, Uniform Act on Intrastate, 171.166-171.176

      Gaming licensees may detain suspects, 171.1235, 465.101

      Habeas corpus (See also HABEAS CORPUS)

             Arrest for failure to appear or disobedience of writ, 34.420, 34.540

      Harassment, 200.591, 200.597

      Harassment in the workplace, violation of protective order, 33.320

      Highway Patrol, duties, 480.360

      Humane society members and agents, powers, 574.040

      Hunting violations, 501.386

      Immediate release from custody, 171.178

      Indian Affairs, Bureau of, officers or agents and police officers employed by tribe, authority to arrest, 171.1255

      Informing person of intent to make, 171.122, 171.1455

      Interstate subpoenas, witnesses exempt from arrest, 174.435

      Justifiable homicide in making, 200.140

      Legislature, Art. 4 § 11, 218.543

      Magistrate

             Appearance before magistrate, 171.158, 171.178

             Informing defendant of rights, 171.186

             Oral order to make arrest, 171.128

             Power to issue warrant, 169.095

      Maliciously causing or attempting to cause arrest of another, penalty, 199.310, 199.480

      Merchants may detain suspects, 597.850

      Minors, 63.600, 63.760, 392.855

      Misdemeanor citations, 171.177-171.1779

      Motor vehicle, removal by police officer upon arrest of operator, 484.397

      Murder

             Commission of murder to avoid or prevent lawful arrest, 200.030, 200.033

             Procedure on arrest for murder, 171.194

      National Guard members, 412.154, 412.267, 412.2675

      Nighttime, warrant unnecessary, 171.124, 171.136

      Offenses against person or property, threat of, 170.060

      Oppression under color of office, 197.200

      Orders for protection against domestic violence, violation, 171.136

      Parental rights, termination, 128.130

      Park rangers and other employees, power to make arrest, 289.260

      Paroled prisoners, 178.484, 213.151-213.1515

      Peace officers

             Assistance, authority to summon, 171.132

             Authority, 171.104

             Choke holds, use, 289.590, 289.810

             Duties, 171.147, 171.178

             Immediate release from custody, 171.178

             Refusal to receive or arrest offender, penalty, 281.280

             Warrant, with or without, when, 171.124

      Postal inspectors, powers, 171.1257

      Private persons, arrest by (See Citizen’s arrest, this heading)

      Probable cause, 171.1231

      Probation, arrest for violating conditions, 176A.320, 176A.360, 176A.500, 211A.125

      Proceedings before another magistrate, 171.182

      Prostitution, test for exposure to human immunodeficiency virus required, 201.356

      Protective orders on behalf of children, violation, 33.430

      Public officer, authority, 197.200, 281.280

      Pupils on school property, procedure for arrest during school hours, 392.855

      Racial profiling prohibited, disclosure of information concerning, 289.820

      Reciprocal enforcement of support, arrest of obligor, 130.025

      Recommitment after bail, 178.4875, 178.532, 178.536

      Record of arrest

             Central Repository, receipt and deletion of records, 179A.075, 179A.160

             Sealing, 179.255

      Refusal to make arrest, 199.270, 248.060, 281.280

      Release without bail, 178.4851-178.4855, EDCR 3.80

      Remedy available in district or justice courts, NRCP 64, JCRCP 64

      Rescue of arrested person, 171.144, 199.100

      Resisting public officer, 199.280

      Restraint allowed, 171.122

      Retaking after escape or rescue, 171.134, 171.144

      Reward by Governor, 179.310

      Riotous assembly, duties of certain officers, 269.230

      Roadblocks authorized for apprehension of escapees, 484.3591

      School personnel

             Forfeiture of rights of employment from date of arrest, 391.314

             Notification, tracking and monitoring of certain arrests, procedures, 391.055-391.059

      School pupils, procedures for arrest, 392.855

      Sealing records of arrest, 179.255

      Search and seizure, taking weapons from person arrested, 171.146

      Secret Service, agents’ authority to arrest, 171.1245

      Sheriffs

             Arrest and confinement of sheriff, 41.060

             Duties of sheriff, penalty for refusal to arrest, 248.060

      Shopkeepers may detain suspects, 597.850

      Stalking, 200.591, 200.597

      State Engineer, authority to make arrests, 533.475

      Stop and frisk law, 171.123-171.1235

      Summons

             Issuance, contents and form, 171.106, 171.112, 171.152

             Return, 171.152

             Service, 171.114, 171.118, 171.122

      Suspended sentence, arrest for violating conditions, 176A.500

      Technological crimes, seizure of personal property incident to lawful arrest, 179.1231

      Telegram, arrest by, 171.148

      Telephone calls, right of person arrested to make, 171.153

      Traffic offenses

             Arrests without warrant, 484.791

             Authority of peace officer at scene of accident, 484.801

             Citations, 484.799-484.817

             Nonresidents, 484.797

             Parking violations, 484.810

             Procedures nonexclusive, 484.809

             Release when magistrate unavailable, 484.805

             Taking before magistrate, 484.793, 484.795, 484.803

             Vehicle, removal by police officer upon arrest of operator, 484.397

      Trapping violations, 501.386

      Uniform Criminal Extradition Act, 179.177-179.235

      Vehicle, removal by police officer upon arrest, 484.397

      Vulnerable persons, arrest of person responsible for abuse, neglect, exploitation or isolation, 200.50955

      Warrants of arrest

             Affidavits, 171.106, 171.182

             Bail (See BAIL)

             Bench warrants, 34.540, 179.395

             Certification of bail, 171.192

             Citations, 171.106, 171.122

             Commitment of defendant awaiting warrant from other county, 175.361

             Complaint on affidavit, 171.106

             Contempt, return of warrant, 22.080

             Contents, 171.108

             Coroner’s inquest, issuance for arrest of accused, 259.130, 259.140

             Date of issuance, specification, 171.108

             Defendant’s failure to appear grounds for issuance of warrant, 171.17785, 178.508, 484.807

             Delivery of warrant and recognizance to justice of the peace, 171.192

             Depositions

                   Proceedings before another magistrate, 171.182

                   Transmission to justice of the peace or clerk of court, 171.184

             Escaped prisoners, issuance of warrant, 212.030

             Execution

                   By whom, 171.114

                   Citation in lieu of execution, 171.122

                   Force used to effect arrest, 171.122

                   Officer executing warrant, duty, 171.184

                   Proceedings by magistrate, 171.184

                   Territorial limits, 171.118

             False affidavit or complaint to secure, perjury, 199.130, 199.140

             Felony, warrant unnecessary, 171.124, 171.136

             Form, 179.320

             Fresh pursuit, 171.174

             Gross misdemeanor, warrant unnecessary, 171.124, 171.136

             Guardians, removal proceedings, 159.1857

             Habeas corpus (See also HABEAS CORPUS)

                   Bench warrant, issuance for failure to appear, 34.540

             Issuance, 171.106, 171.108, 171.17785, 178.508, 484.807

             Legislative process, contempt, 218.5337

             Magistrate’s duties

                   Certification of bail, 171.192

                   Inform defendant of rights, 171.186

                   Issuance of warrant, 169.095, 171.106

                   Other magistrate may act, when, 171.178

                   Signature by magistrate, 171.108

             Misdemeanors

                   Arrest at night, warrant required, exception, 171.136

                   Defendant taken before magistrate, 171.184

                   Warrant, deposition and undertaking to justice of the peace or clerk, 171.184

             Municipal court’s power to issue, 5.060

             Name of defendant, warrant must specify, 171.108

             National Guard members

                   Court-martial, failure to appear, 412.384

                   Place of duty, failure to report to, 412.2675

             Offense committed in presence of peace officer, 171.136

             Offense punishable in another county, discharging accused in absence of warrant, 175.371

             Offense triable in another county, 171.184

             Offenses against person or property, threat of, 170.060

             Paroled prisoner, 213.151-213.1515

             Peace officers

                   Directed to and executed by, 171.114

                   Duty of officer arresting without warrant, 171.178

                   Specialized units of marshals and park rangers, service by, 280.125

                   When warrant unnecessary, 171.124

             Presentment, indictment or information, warrant on finding of, 172.285, 179.380

             Prisoner under warrant issued by other agency, taking custody of, payment of costs, 211.370

             Return, 171.152

             Service by telegram, 171.148

             Sex offenders, violations of lifetime supervision, notice of warrant issuance, 213.1243

             Showing warrant when making arrest, 171.122

             State detention facilities, superintendent’s orders, 63.600

             Uniform Criminal Extradition Act, 179.177-179.235

             Witnesses, 50.205

             Youth Parole Bureau, written orders of Chief, 63.760

      Weapons taken from person arrested, 171.146

      When arrests may be made, 171.136

      Wildlife violations, 501.386

      Witnesses, arrest of, 50.175, 50.185, 174.435

ARREST OF JUDGMENT (See also generally JUDGMENTS, DECREES AND ORDERS)

      Motions and procedures in criminal proceedings, 176.525, 176.545, 177.015

ARSON

      Abandoned building or structure, penalty, 205.015

      Action against State or political subdivision for injury or wrongful death by person engaged in criminal act, limitation, 41.0334

      Actions by peace officer, firefighter or emergency medical technician for damages for personal injuries, 41.139

      Aiding or abetting, 205.010-205.030

      Attempt to commit crime, 205.025, 205.055

      Conspiracy to commit, penalty, 199.480

      Contiguous fires, 205.045

      Costs that may be imposed on defendant, 205.034

      County investigation, 244.3673

      Domestic violence, arson may constitute act of, 33.018, 171.1225

      Fire Marshal, State, duties, 477.030

      First degree, unlawful acts, penalty, 205.010

      Fourth degree, unlawful acts, penalty, 205.025

      Habitual felons, definition, punishment, 207.012

      Insurance fraud

             Arson with intent to defraud insurer, 205.030

             Investigation, 477.030, 679B.600-679B.700, 686A.281-686A.295

      Investigators

             Assault or battery committed upon, 200.471, 200.481

             Certification and training, 289.450-289.600

             Fire departments, designation of investigators as peace officers, 244.2961, 266.310

             Murder of investigator, first degree, 200.033

             Peace officer powers, 269.250, 289.250

             Unit of specialized law enforcement, establishment, 280.125

      Liability

             Defendant may be ordered to pay court costs, 205.034

             Escape of fire and any resulting injuries as evidence of unlawful burning, 473.090

             Fire protection district, causing fire or emergency in, 473.070, 474.550

             Willful or negligent failure to extinguish fire in open, penalty, 475.020

      Limitation of actions, 171.085

      Military courts without jurisdiction, 412.562

      Murder in committing, first degree, 200.030, 200.033

      Ownership of building not element of crime, 205.050

      Penalties, 205.010-205.034

      Preparation to commit, 205.055

      Racketeering, crime related to, 207.360

      Second degree, unlawful acts, penalty, 205.015

      Set fire to, definition, 205.005

      Solicitation of crime, penalty if no crime committed, 199.500

      Third degree, unlawful acts, penalty, 205.020

      Threatening letters or writings, penalty, 207.180

ARSON INVESTIGATORS (See ARSON)

ART CENTERS, COUNTY

      Sale, trade or exchange of duplicate or unwanted items, 244.378

      Tax levy authorized, 244.377

ART GALLERIES

      Bonds, issuance, 244A.011-244A.065, 268.672-268.740

      Local improvement projects, financing, 271.265, 271.650-271.680, 360.850, 360.855

      Tourism improvement projects, financing, ch. 271A

ART, WORKS OF (See also PHOTOGRAPHS; PORTRAITS)

      Authorship, right to claim or disclaim, 597.730

      Collection of admission fees for art exhibition, effect on property tax exemption, 361.186

      Defacement, mutilation or alteration of work, 597.740

      Definitions, 597.720

      Exemption from execution, 21.090

      Fine art for public display, tax exemptions, 361.068, 361.186, 361.187

      Legislative artwork, care and control, 218.650

      Libraries, penalty for damage to art displayed in public libraries, 379.160

      Local improvement projects, financing of art projects, 271.265, 271.650-271.680, 360.850, 360.855

      Minors, contracts for creative services, petition for judicial approval, 609.400-609.570

      Publication and public display, restrictions, 597.740

      Publicity, right of, 597.770-597.810

      State property, purchase and placement of works of art, 233C.025, 233C.092, 331.100, 341.211

      Tourism improvement projects, financing of art projects, ch. 271A

      Transfer of ownership or right of reproduction, 597.760

      Waiver of rights by artist, 597.750

ARTESIAN WELLS (See WELLS)

ARTHRITIS

      Prevention and control program, 439.501-439.507

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION (See CORPORATIONS)

ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION

      Establishment of paternity, 126.061

      Surrogacy agreements, requirements, effect, unlawful acts, 126.045

      Surrogate mothers, provisions regarding receipt of compensation for adoption of child inapplicable, 127.287

ARTS COUNCIL, NEVADA

      Account for Local Cultural Activities, creation and use, 233C.100, 233C.110

      Accounting Procedures Law, State, 353.291-353.3245

      Administrative Procedure Act, ch. 233B

      Administrator

            Appointment, qualifications, powers and duties, 233C.091

             Secretary of Board of the Division, service as, 233C.070

      Board of the Division

             Administrator to serve as Secretary, 233C.070

             Commission on Cultural Affairs, representation, 233C.200

             Creation, 233C.030

             Duties, 233C.090, 233C.092

             Employees, 233C.050, 284.013

             Meetings, quorum, 233C.060, ch. 241

             Members, 232A.020, 233C.040, 233C.050

             Officers, 233C.070, 233C.090

             Regulations, 233C.090

             Reports, 233C.090

             Vacancies, 232A.020

             Voting, 233C.060

      Budget

             Base budgets, fundamental review, 218.5381-218.5386

             State Budget Act, 353.150-353.246

      Creation, 233C.025

      Definitions, 233C.010-233C.019

      Division of Department of Cultural Affairs, 233C.025, 378.008

      Gifts or grants, authority to accept, 233C.091, 233C.095, 353.335

      Legislative declaration, 233C.020

      Legislative review of public agencies, ch. 232B

      License plates for support of education of children in the arts, administration, 233C.094, 482.3792

      National Endowment for the Arts, receipt and disbursement of money from, 233C.025

      Nevada Cultural Fund, creation and administration, 233C.095-233C.097

      Public works of art, examination of physical condition, 233C.092

      Records, ch. 239

      Sovereign immunity waived, 41.0305-41.039

      State property, cooperation regarding purchase and placement of works of art, 233C.025, 341.211

ASBESTOS

      Control of asbestos

             Applicability of laws, 618.755

             Assessments, 618.770

             Definitions, 618.750

             Disposal, 618.775, 618.780

             Fees, 618.770

             Injunctive relief, 618.845

             Inspections, 618.830

             Licenses

                   Application, 618.800-618.802

                   Continuing education requirements, 618.805

                   Contractors, limitations, duties, 618.810, 618.820

                   Hearings, 618.840

                   Issuance, 618.795, 618.801, 618.815

                   Renewal, 618.801, 618.805

                   Requirement, 618.790

                   Suspension or revocation, 618.833-618.840

             Penalties for unlawful acts, 618.835, 618.850

             Qualifications, 618.800

             Regulations, 618.760-618.805

             Standards, 618.765

             State Contractors’ Board, duties, 624.220

             Unlawful acts, 618.790, 618.825

      Definition, 618.750

      Industrial insurance, asbestos standards inadmissible in claim, 618.785

      Occupational disease related to asbestos

             Account for Pensions, creation and use, 617.1675, 617.168

             Compensation and claims, 617.460

             Definition, 617.065

             Standards for asbestos inadmissible in claim, 618.785

      Public buildings, survey for presence of asbestos required before renovation or demolition, 338.195

ASIAN AMERICANS (See MINORITIES)

ASSAULT (See also BATTERY)

      Aged person as victim, additional penalty, 193.167

      Angry words, effect, 170.130

      Breach of peace before magistrate or court, 170.130

      Burglary with intent to commit assault, 205.060

      Child abuse (See CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT)

      Civil action, statute of limitations, 11.190

      Deadly weapon, assault with intent to use

             Minor victims, reporting requirements, penalty, exemptions, 202.870-202.894

             Penalty, 200.471

      Domestic violence (See DOMESTIC VIOLENCE)

      Firefighter, penalty for assault committed upon, 200.471

      Hate crimes, civil liability, criminal penalty, 41.690, 193.1675, 207.185

      Home visit, penalty for assault of public employee making, 200.471

      Investigators and related occupations, grounds for disciplinary action, 648.150

      Jailer, guard, matron or other jail officer, assault committed upon, 200.471

      Justifiable threat of bodily injury, 200.275

      Kidnapping for purpose of inflicting substantial bodily harm, 200.310

      Mayhem, assault conviction when injury not permanent, 200.300

      Military courts without jurisdiction, 412.562

      Municipal courts, jurisdiction, 5.050

      National Guard officer, by subordinate, 412.486

      Osteopathic physicians, grounds for disciplinary action, 633.511

      Peace officer, penalty for assault committed upon, 200.471

      Penalties, 200.471

      Physicians and assistants, grounds for discipline or license denial, 630.301

      Provoking, 200.490

      Racketeering, crime related to, 207.360

      Respiratory care practitioners, grounds for disciplinary action, 630.301

      Schools, public

             Employee’s attempt to maintain safe environment, alleged assault committed during, legal defense, 391.271

             Pupils or employees, assaulting unlawful, 200.471, 392.910

      Sexual assault (See SEXUAL ASSAULT)

      Sports official, penalty for assault of official, 200.471

      Substantial bodily harm defined, 0.060

      Taxicab driver, penalty for assault committed upon, 200.471

      Threat of assault before court or magistrate, 170.130

      Transit operator, penalty for assault committed upon, 200.471

      Victims to receive certain notices regarding concealed weapons permits, 202.3665

      Vulnerable person as victim, additional penalty, 193.167

ASSAYERS (See also MINES AND MINERALS)

      Records, duties, 519.080-519.130

ASSEMBLY

      City council’s authority to regulate, 266.275

      Disturbing peaceable assemblies, 41.690, 206.140, 207.185

      Employees assembling to secure wage increase, right unrestricted, 613.220

      Outdoor assemblies

             City licensing and regulation, 268.429-268.4298

             County licensing and regulation, 244.354-244.3548

      Public buildings or areas, interference with peaceful activities, 41.690, 203.119, 207.185

      Public schools, disturbance unlawful, 392.910

      Right of, Art. 1 § 10

      Riotous assembly

             District judge may call upon Governor for military aid, 3.110

             Mayor’s power and duties, 266.190, 268.310

             Sheriff’s powers and duties, 248.210, 248.220, 269.230

      Unlawful assembly

             Damage or destruction of property by, 41.690, 206.010, 207.185

             Definition, 203.060

             Governor may order armed forces to suppress, 223.160, 223.170

             Hate crimes, civil liability, criminal penalty, 41.690, 207.185

             Participating in, 203.060

             Sheriff’s duties, 248.210, 248.220

ASSEMBLY, STATE (See LEGISLATURE)

ASSEMBLYMEN (See LEGISLATURE—Members)

ASSES (See also LIVESTOCK)

      Agriculture, Department of, powers and duties generally, ch. 561

      Brand inspection (See BRAND INSPECTION DISTRICTS)

      Brands and marks (See BRANDS AND MARKS, ANIMALS)

      Diseased animals, ch. 571

      Driving from range, criminal and civil liability, 568.350

      Estrays and feral livestock, ch. 569

      Taxation, 571.035, 575.080-575.230

ASSESSORS

      Bribery, 199.010, 199.030

      County assessors (See COUNTY ASSESSORS)

      Property tax (See PROPERTY TAX)

      Threatening or intimidating assessor unlawful, 199.300

ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES FACILITATION ACT

      Generally, 100.200-100.230

ASSETS, MARSHALING

      Resort to different funds, 100.040, 100.050

ASSIGNEES (See ASSIGNMENTS)

ASSIGNMENT OF ERROR

      Jury instructions, giving or failure to give, NRCP 51(d), JCRCP 51(d)

ASSIGNMENT OF RENTS ACT, UNIFORM

      Application of proceeds of rents collected, 107A.300-107A.320

      Citation, 107A.010

      Collection of rents by assignor, effect, 107A.330

      Commingling and identification of rents, 107A.330

      Construction of law, 107A.360

      Definitions, 107A.020-107A.210

      Disposition of proceeds, 107A.330

      Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, effect on, 107A.370

      Enforcement of assignment, procedures, effect, 107A.250-107A.300

      Expenses of protecting real property, payment, 107A.300-107A.320

      Notification

             Effect of receipt, 107A.220

             Enforcement of assignment by, 107A.270-107A.290

             Failure to give notification, effect, 107A.270, 107A.280

             Manner of giving, 107A.220

             Petitions for appointment of receiver, 107A.260

      Receivers

             Appointment, 107A.260, 107A.320

             Powers, 107A.250, 107A.260

             Priority among, 107A.260

      Recording of documents, 107A.240

      Remedies of assignee, 107A.300, 107A.330

      Security interests

             Creation by assignment and creation of assignment by, 107A.230

             Creditors holding subordinate interest, duty to turn over rents collected, 107A.330

             Enforcement by assignee, procedures, effect, 107A.250-107A.300

             Perfection and priority of interests, 107A.240, 107A.330-107A.350

      Tenants

             Claims and defenses, 107A.320

             Demand by assignee for payment of rents, 107A.280, 107A.290

             Receivers, request for appointment, 107A.320

ASSIGNMENTS

      Annuities, 687B.290

      Assignees

             Assignment of thing in action not to prejudice defense, 12.010

             Employment Security Division, notice of sale of assets, 612.690

      Brands and marks, livestock, 564.110

      Cooperative corporations, nonprofit, 81.030

      Creditor’s rights transferable, 100.075

      Debt adjusting business, 676.190

      Deeds of trust (See DEEDS OF TRUST)

      Defense, effect on, 12.010

      Employment agencies, 611.135-611.150

      Funds, check or draft, 104.3408

      Industrial insurance compensation, 616C.205, 616C.220

      Insurance, 682B.060, 687B.200, 689A.135

      Investment securities, 104.8204

      Limited partnerships, 87A.445, 88.450, 88.530, 88.540

      Local government purchasing contracts, 332.095

      Mechanics’ and materialmen’s liens, 108.243

      Mortgage brokers, assignment of interest in loans, 645B.310

      Mortgages (See MORTGAGES)

      Of error, giving or failure to give jury instructions, NRCP 51(d), JCRCP 51(d)

      Official bonds, action on bond without assignment, 282.060

      Partnerships, 87.090, 87.250, 87.270, 87.410

      Preferred labor claims, 100.010

      Probate sales, contracts to purchase, 148.350

      Public officers and employees

             Group insurance, plan of benefits or medical and hospital service, 287.030, 287.040, 287.046, 287.048

             Retirement benefits, 286.670

             Salaries and fees, 281.130

      Rents, ch. 107A

      Sales contracts, 104.2210

      Spendthrift trust, interest in, 166.120

      Thrift company license, 677.370

      Trademarks and registration, 600.370

      Unemployment compensation, 612.710

      Unlawful detainer when contrary to lease, 40.2514

      Vocational rehabilitation maintenance, 615.270

      Wages

             Child support, 31A.250-31A.330, 125.450, 126.161, 425.350

             Claims for wages, assignment to Labor Commissioner, 607.175

             Commissions, assignment of claims to Labor Commissioner, 607.170-607.180

             Credit unions, security for loans, 678.740

             Deferred deposit loans, high-interest loans and title loans, assignment as security prohibited, 604A.435, 604A.440, 604A.930

             Restitution as condition of probation, assignment of wages, 176A.430

             Void assignments, 608.170, 675.340

      Welfare

             Acceptance of assistance deemed assignment of rights to support, 425.350

             Assistance unassignable, 422.291, 422A.325, 432.036

ASSISTANCE TO MEDICALLY INDIGENT (See MEDICAID)

ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES (See RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES FOR GROUPS)

ASSOCIATIONS

      Actions against

             Associates, 12.110

             Shareholder’s action to enforce secondary right, 41.520

      Agriculture (See AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATIONS)

      Architecture, 623.349, 623.350

      Armed associations unlawful, exception, 41.690, 203.080, 207.185

      Benevolent (See BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATIONS)

      Blanket accident and health insurance, 689B.070-689B.110

      Business trusts, ch. 88A

      Campgrounds, memberships in, 119B.300

      Capacity to sue, NRCP 9(a), JCRCP 9(a)

      Cemetery (See CEMETERY ASSOCIATIONS)

      Civil rights laws, exemption for private clubs, 613.310, 651.060

      Common-interest communities (See COMMON-INTEREST COMMUNITIES)

      Corporations (See CORPORATIONS)

      County commissioners (See COUNTY COMMISSIONERS—Nevada Association of County Commissioners)

      Depositions, NRCP 30(b)(6), NRCP 32(a)(2), JCRCP 30(b)(6), JCRCP 32(a)(2)

      Employer for purposes of industrial insurance, 616A.230

      Engineering, formation and practice, 625.177, 625.407, 625.520

      Exchange facilitators, ch. 645G

      Foreign associations

             Products liability, service of process, 14.080

             Service of process when failure to appoint registered agent, NRCP 4(d), JCRCP 4(d)

      Group health insurance, 689B.020-689B.065

      Group life insurance, ch. 688B

      Health insurance on franchise plan, 689A.370

      Highway associations, Department of Transportation authorized to join, 408.141

      Industrial insurance, self-insured employers (See INDUSTRIAL INSURANCE)

      Interior designers, 623.349, 623.350

      Interrogatories, NRCP 33, JCRCP 33

      Investment associations, redemption of shares, 78.307

      Judgment against, bind joint property, 12.110

      Land surveying, formation and practice, 625.179, 625.407

      Landscape architecture, 623A.250, 623A.260

      Limited partnerships (See LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS)

      Loans by municipal corporations, Art. 8 § 10

      Local or special legislation providing for release of indebtedness or liability prohibited, Art. 4 § 20

      Meat and poultry, violations imputed to business entity, 583.495

      Mining (See MINES AND MINERALS)

      Motor clubs (See MOTOR CLUBS)

      Municipal corporations prohibited from holding stock in, Art. 8 § 10

      Negotiable instruments, payment, 104.3109

      Nonprofit (See NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS)

      Open-end investment associations, 78.307

      Partnerships (See PARTNERSHIPS)

      Professional associations (See PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS)

      Professional engineering, formation and practice, 625.177, 625.407, 625.520

      Property management, 645.6052-645.6058

      Real estate brokers, licensing, 645.330-645.605

      Receiver, appointment in actions between members, 32.010

      Residential designers, 623.349, 623.350

      Savings and loan (See SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS)

      Service of summons, 12.110, NRCP 4(d)(2), JCRCP 4(d)(2)

      State not to be stockholder, loan or donate credit or money, exceptions, Art. 8 § 9

      Time shares (See TIME SHARES)

      Unclaimed Property Act, Uniform, ch. 120A

      Unemployment compensation law, employing unit, 612.060

      Unincorporated associations, action by or against members, 41.520, NRCP 23.1, NRCP 23.2

ASSUMED NAMES (See NAMES—Fictitious names)

ASSUMPSIT

      Goods sold and delivered, NRCP Form 5

ASSUMPTION OF RISK

      Affirmative defenses, NRCP 8(c), JCRCP 8(c)

      Amusement park rides, 455B.070

      Sales of goods (See SALE OF GOODS, UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE—Risk of loss)

ASSURANCE (See INSURANCE)

ASTHMA

      Hypodermic devices, sales without prescription authorized, 454.480

      Occupational diseases, baker’s asthma, 617.450

      School pupils, authorization for self-medication, immunity from liability, 392.425

ASYLUMS (See MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION PROGRAMS)

ATHLETES’ AGENTS

      Applicability of provisions, 398.402

      Cease and desist orders, 398.496, 398.610

      Censure, 398.610

      Certificates of registration

             Applications

                   Contents and disclosures, 398.452

                   Nonresidents, 398.456, 398.464

                   Providing false or misleading information, penalty, 398.496

             Denial, considerations, 398.460

             Failure to register, penalty, 398.496

             Fees, 398.472

             Issuance, 398.460

             Renewal, 398.464

             Requirement, limited exception, 398.448

             Suspension, revocation or refusal to renew, 398.468, 398.610

             Temporary certificates, 398.468

      Collegiate events (See INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS)

      Confidentiality of information, 398.403

      Contracts of agency

             Cancellation, 398.482, 398.488

             Notice to athletic director, 398.482, 398.484

             Offer and acceptance of offer to sell services as agent, 398.402

             Predating or postdating prohibited, penalty, 398.496

             Requirements, 398.482

             Retention and inspection, 398.480, 398.496

             Void and unenforceable contracts, 398.448, 398.482

      Correction of documents filed with Secretary of State, 398.480

      Definitions, 398.404-398.446, 398.472

      Fines, 398.610

      Investigation of violations, 398.600

      Liabilities, 398.490, 398.492

      National collegiate athletic association, rules violations, liability, 398.492

      Nonresidents, 398.456, 398.464, 398.476

      Proceedings involving, 398.610, 398.620

      Prosecution, 398.600

      Records, retention and inspection, 398.480, 398.496

      Regulations, 398.472

      Rules, liability for violations, 398.492

      Sanctions against, procedure, limitations, 398.610

      Short title, 398.400

      Subpoenas, issuance and enforcement, 398.620

      Unlawful acts, penalty, 398.490, 398.496

ATHLETIC CLUBS (See HEALTH CLUBS)

ATHLETIC COMMISSION, NEVADA

      Accounting Procedures Law, State, 353.291-353.3245

      Affiliations with other commissions or authorities, 467.063

      Attendance at weigh-ins, medical examinations and contests, 467.140, 467.145

      Budget

             Base budgets, fundamental review, 218.5381-218.5386

             Budget Act, State, 353.150-353.246

      Business and Industry, Department of, Commission part of, 232.510, 467.020

      Creation, 467.020

      Delinquent fees or penalties, procedure for collection, ch. 353C

      Deposit of money received, 467.040, 467.080, 467.135

      Disciplinary actions, 467.110-467.117

      Electronic business, authority to transact, 232.547

      Ethics in Government Law, Nevada, ch. 281A

      Executive Director, 467.040, 467.055

      Gifts or grants, authority to accept, 353.335

      Inspectors, 41.630, 467.050, 467.055

      Legislative review of public agencies, ch. 232B

      Medical Advisory Board, 467.012-467.018

      Meetings, ch. 241, 467.020

      Members, 232A.020, 467.020, 467.055

      Payments of money for services provided by agency, procedures, 353.146-353.148

      Records, ch. 239

      Regulations, ch. 233B, 467.030, 467.107

      Seal, 467.030

      Sovereign immunity waived, 41.0305-41.039

      Unarmed combat, powers and duties, 467.030, 467.070-467.159

      Vacancies, 232A.020

ATHLETIC CONTESTS AND EXHIBITIONS

      Baseball contest or exhibition conducted by professional minor league players, exemption from live entertainment tax, 368A.200

      Boxing (See also BOXING AND WRESTLING)

             Generally, ch. 467

      Bribery of participants or officials, 207.290, 465.070

      Collegiate events (See INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS)

      Disabilities, persons with, actions for personal injuries, 426.515

      License plates indicating status as hall of fame athlete, 482.3749

      Live entertainment tax, ch. 368A

      Minors, contracts for athletic services, petition for judicial approval, 609.400-609.570

      Motor carrier law, applicability to vehicles used for sporting events, 706.736

      Nevada Commission on Sports, ch. 233H

      Pari-mutuel wagering, ch. 464

      Producer-promoter-employer permits, 608.300-608.330

      Public schools (See INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES)

      Publicity, right of, 597.770-597.810

      Silver State Games, 233H.080

      Sports officials

             Giving or accepting bribe, penalty, 207.290, 465.070

             Industrial insurance, exclusions from coverage, 616A.110

             Limitation of liability, 41.630

             Occupational diseases, exclusions from coverage, 617.080

      State business license, 360.760-360.798

      Televised broadcasts of sporting events, 467.104-467.108, 704.687

      Tournaments or contests in association with gaming licensee, 463.169

      Traffic control, requirements, 484.900

      Unarmed combat (See also UNARMED COMBAT)

             Generally, ch. 467

      Unemployment benefits for athletes restricted, 612.436

      Uniform Athletes’ Agents Act, 398.400-398.620

      Wrestling (See also BOXING AND WRESTLING)

             Generally, ch. 467

ATHLETIC FACILITIES

      Baseball stadium project, financing, 244A.058, 244A.800-244A.830

      Bonds, issuance, 244A.011-244A.065, 244A.597-244A.655, 268.672-268.740

      Local improvement projects, financing, 271.265, 271.650-271.680, ch. 271A, 360.850, 360.855

      Sex offenders

             Community notification, 179D.730

             Prohibitions against being in or near, 176A.410, 213.1243, 213.1245, 213.1255

ATHLETIC TRAINERS

      Aged persons, reports of abuse or neglect, duties, immunities, effect of failure to report, 200.5093, 200.5094, 200.5096, 640B.700

      Applicability of provisions, 640B.145

      Athletic injury, evaluation, 640B.021, 640B.041, 640B.370

      Bills, charges to be itemized, 629.071

      Board of Athletic Trainers

             Abuse, neglect, exploitation or isolation of older person or vulnerable person by licensee, receipt of report, 200.5095

             Administrative Procedure Act, ch. 233B

             Appearance before Board, licensee to make disclosures regarding relatives, 622.300

             Attorney’s fees and costs, recovery, 622.400, 622.410, 640B.220

             Audits, 218.825

             Chairman, 640B.190

             Child support obligations of licensees, duties, 640B.340, 640B.710

             Creation, 640B.170

             Criminal history records, inspection, 179.259, 453.3365, 622.360, 640B.310

             Deposits, 640B.220

             Employees, 284.013, 622.210-622.230, 640B.200

             Enforcement of laws, 622.080, 640B.250

             Examinations, duties, 622.090

             Expenses, 640B.220

             FBI, authority to request information from Bureau, 239B.010

             Financial administration, laws inapplicable, 353.005

             Fiscal year, 640B.210

             Investigations and hearings, 640B.220, 640B.720, 640B.730

             Legislative Counsel Bureau, reports to, 622.100

             Legislative review of public agencies, ch. 232B

             Meetings (See also MEETINGS OF PUBLIC AGENCIES)

                   Audio or video teleconferences, notices, requirements, 622.340

                   Generally, 640B.190

                   Open Meeting Law, applicability, 622.320

                   Out-of-state meetings, restrictions, 622.350

             Members

                   Civil liability restricted, 640B.170

                   Compensation, 640B.200

                   Examinations, participation by certain members prohibited, 640B.170

                   Number, appointment, 629.097, 640B.170

                   Oath of office, 282.020

                   Qualifications, 232A.020, 640B.170

                   Removal, 640B.170

                   Terms, vacancies, 232A.020, 640B.170

                   Training, 622.200

             Oaths, authority to administer, 640B.720

             Quorum, 640B.190

             Records, ch. 239, 622.310, 622.330, 640B.250, 640B.700, 640B.730

             Regulations, 640B.260, 640B.410

             Regulatory proceedings, 622.300-622.360

             Seal, 640B.250

             Subpoenas, issuance and enforcement, 640B.720

             Witnesses, fees and mileage, 640B.720

      Business licenses, prohibited acts by local governments, 244.335, 266.355, 268.095, 269.170

      Child abuse or neglect, reports, 432B.220-432B.250, 432B.290, 640B.700

      Continuing education, 640B.260, 640B.400

      Definitions, 640B.005-640B.120

      Disciplinary action

             Authorized actions, 640B.700

             Background checks, requirements if proceedings initiated, 622.360

             Compilation and dissemination of information, 640B.250

             Consent or settlement agreements, conditions and limitations, 622.330, 622A.170

             Contested cases

                   Adjudication procedures, 622A.300-622A.410

                   Authority of Board of Athletic Trainers, 622A.170

                   Definitions, 622A.010-622A.090

                   Immunity from civil liability, 622A.150

                   Scope and applicability of laws, 622A.120, 622A.130

             Grounds generally, 640B.700

             Hearing officer or panel, authority, 640B.220

             Medical use of marijuana, discipline prohibited, 453A.510

             Open Meeting Law, applicability, 622.320

             Summary of action, availability to public, 622.100

             Suspension or revocation of license

                   Child support obligations, effect, 640B.710

                   Contested cases, revocation and reinstatement of license, 622A.410

                   Fingerprints, failure to provide to Board of Athletic Trainers, 622.360

                   Summary suspension authorized, 233B.127

      Fines, 640B.700

      Fingerprints, 622.360, 640B.310

      Graduate student athletic trainers, 640B.051, 640B.300

      Gross negligence, 640B.700

      Incompetence, 640B.700

      Injunctions against unlicensed practice, 640B.300

      Joint mobilization, 640B.055, 640B.370

      Legislative declaration, 640B.003

      Licenses

             Application, 640B.310, 640B.340

             Child support obligations, effect, 640B.340, 640B.710

             Compilation and dissemination of information, 640B.250

             Denial, 640B.340, 640B.700

             Display, 640B.350

             Examinations, 640B.310, 640B.320, 640B.400

             Expiration, 233B.127, 640B.400

             Fees, 640B.410

             Nonresidents, 640B.330

             Qualification, 640B.310

             Renewal, 640B.340, 640B.400, 640B.700

             Requirement, 640B.300

             Revocable privilege, 640B.155

             Suspension or revocation (See Disciplinary action, this heading)

      Massage therapists’ licensing laws inapplicable, 640C.100

      Medical records (See MEDICAL RECORDS)

      Observation of rendering of care, immunity from liability, 629.081

      Occupational therapists’ licensing laws inapplicable, 640A.070

      Offices and facilities, inspection, 640B.270

      Passive range or passive joint range of motion, 640B.075, 640B.081, 640B.370

      Physical therapists’ licensing laws inapplicable, 640.029

      Physical therapy referrals, disclosure of financial interest, 629.075

      Probation, 640B.700

      Property, exemption from execution, 21.090

      Provider of health care defined, 629.031

      Reprimand, 640B.700

      Scope of practice, 640B.370

      Student athletic trainers, 640B.111, 640B.300

      Unlawful acts, penalties, 640B.900

      Unprofessional conduct, 640B.700

      Vulnerable persons, reports of abuse or neglect, duties, immunities, effect of failure to report, 200.50935, 200.5094, 200.5096, 640B.700

ATM’S (See AUTOMATED TELLERS)

ATTACHMENT (See also GARNISHMENT)

      Actions permitting

             Fraudulent transfer, rights of creditor, 112.210

             Generally, 31.013, 31.017

             Industrial injuries, action against uninsured employer, 608.150, 616B.636

             Judgments, compelling obedience, NRCP 70, JCRCP 70

             Labor incurred by subcontractor, action against original contractor, 608.150

             Motor vehicle carrier fees, collection, 706.591

             Motor vehicle dealers and other licensees, enforcement of judgments against, 482.3331, 482.345

             Taxes, collection, 360.4193, 360A.260

      Administrative assessments, collection of unpaid amounts, 176.064

      Agricultural commodities, 554.190, 554.200

      Appeals, dissolving or failure to dissolve, as basis of appeal, NRAP 3A(b)(2), JCRCP 72A(b)(2)

      Body (See BODY ATTACHMENT)

      Constables, fees, 258.125

      Corporate shares, 31.050

      Debts and credits, 31.050, 31.240, 31.450

      Deposit of money with sheriff, 31.065

      Disobedience or resistance to lawful writ, 22.010, 22.100

      Escrow money, 645A.170

      Estates of decedents, personal representatives, 150.100

      Exchange facilitator, funds held by not subject to attachment, 645G.360

      Execution, delivery to sheriff, 31.300

      Fines, collection of unpaid amounts, 176.064

      Foreign corporations, actions by, 80.055

      Fraternal benefit society benefits, 695A.220

      Funds transfers, Uniform Commercial Code, effect of creditor’s process, 104A.4502

      Funeral or burial services, trust funds, exemption, 689.700

      Housing authorities’ property, 315.310, 315.992

      Industrial insurance benefits, 616C.205

      Insurance companies, 682B.100, 696B.340

      Insurance proceeds, 687B.260-687B.290

      Inventory and return, 31.100, 31.110

      Investment securities, 104.8112

      Judicial retirement, benefits exempt, 1A.120

      Justice courts, JCRCP 64, JCRCP 70

      Keeper, deposit for payment of, 31.065

      Labor claims, preferred, 100.020

      Landlord’s lien or security interest in tenant’s household goods, 118A.520

      Levy (See also EXECUTION OF CIVIL JUDGMENTS)

             Debts and credits, 31.120

             Excessive, ground for discharge of attachment, 31.200

             Execution, 21.080

             Exempt property, 21.090-21.100

             Generally, 31.060, 31.070

      Liens, delivery of property to sheriff, 31.100

      Livestock, 568.300

      Local government suffering severe financial emergency, effect on action against, 354.701

      Lotteries, 462.330

      Manufactured or mobile homes, 31.060

      Mortgage bankers, trust account money, 645E.440

      Mortgage brokers, trust account money, 645B.180

      Motor carriers, 706.591-706.616

      Nonjudicial days, issuance of writ, 1.130

      Notice of execution on writ of attachment, service required, form and contents, 31.045

      Of the person (See BODY ATTACHMENT)

      Order for attachment, contents, 31.028

      Order to show cause, contents, 31.024

      Partnership property, 87.250

      Personal property, 31.060, 31.065, NRCP 70, JCRCP 70

      Procedure for issuance of writ

             Affidavit, contents, 31.020

             Application, 31.010

             District court, remedy available, NRCP 64

             Fees of justices of the peace, 4.060

             Generally, 31.010-31.026

             Improperly, improvidently or irregularly issued, 31.220

             New writ, conditions for issuance, 31.220

             Nonjudicial days, 1.130

             Return of writ, time, 31.110

             Sheriff, writ directed to, 31.040

      Property of going business, 31.060

      Public officers and employees

             Retirement benefits, 286.670

             Salaries, 281.130

      Real property

             Execution of writ, 31.060

             Judgment for specific acts, attachment to compel obedience, NRCP 70, JCRCP 70

             Notice of attachment, manner of recording, 247.120, 247.130

      Release and discharge

             Failure to, basis of appeal, NRAP 3A(b)(2), JCRCP 72A(b)(2)

             Generally, 31.170-31.220

             Sheriff’s receipt, 31.120

             Third party claims, 31.070

             Writ vacated, sureties’ insufficiency, 31.030

      Restitution, collection of unpaid amounts, 176.064

      Sale of property

             Authority, 31.050

             Generally, 31.120-31.150

      Seizure of person or property, NRCP 64, JCRCP 64

      Shares of stock, 31.050

      Sheriff

             Deposit to pay expenses of keeping personal property, 31.065

             Fees, 248.275

             Liability to creditor for failure to attach or levy, 248.150

      Small claims court, 73.020

      Spendthrift trust estates, 166.120

      Undertakings

             Discharge of attachment, 31.180

             Generally, 31.030, 31.190

             Prosecution on undertaking if execution returned unsatisfied, 31.160

             Security for satisfaction of judgment, 31.010, 31.040

             Third party claims, 31.070

      Unemployment compensation benefits or contributions, 612.625, 612.710

      Vocational rehabilitation maintenance, 615.270

      Wage or commission claims, 607.190

      Welfare assistance, exemption, 422.291, 422A.325, 432.036

ATTAINDER, BILL OF

      Prohibited, Art. 1 § 15

ATTEMPT TO COMMIT CRIME

      Arson, 205.025, 205.055

      Attendant to provide support for witness during testimony, 178.571

      Code of Military Justice, 412.462

      Conviction for, when commission charged, 175.501

      Crime against a child (See CRIME AGAINST A CHILD)

      Escape from prison or lawful custody, penalty, 212.090, 212.100

      Forfeiture of property, 179.1156-179.121

      Gaming violations, penalty, 465.088

      Genetic marker testing of certain offenders, 176.0911-176.0917, 179A.075, 629.171

      Habitual felons, definition, punishment, 207.012

      Impersonation of officer or employee of utility company, penalty, 207.345

      Justifiable homicide in preventing, 200.160

      Juvenile detention facilities, escape, 62B.400

      Lethal agents, toxins and delivery systems, prohibited acts, 202.446

      Luring a child or a person with mental illness, penalty, 201.560

      Murder

             Commission of murder while attempting to commit other crime, 200.030, 200.033

             Report by victim to law enforcement agency extends limitation of action, victim to be provided copy, 171.084

      Perjury, attempt to suborn, 199.150

      Poison, killing by, 200.390

      Punishment when not fixed by statute, 193.330

      Racketeering, 207.360

      Registration of certain convicted persons, ch. 179C, ch. 179D

      School districts, receipt of information regarding certain juvenile offenders, 200.278

      Sexually motivated offenses (See also SEX OFFENDERS)

             Attendant to provide support for witness during testimony, 178.571

             Investigation, polygraphic examination of victim restricted, 171.1228

             Minor victims, reporting requirements, penalty, exemptions, 202.870-202.894

             Notice of release of defendant and disposition of case, 178.5698

             Sexual assault against minor less than 16 years of age, probation prohibited, 176A.100

            Sexually violent offense defined, 179D.420

      Solicitation, 199.500

      Terrorism, 202.445

      Trade secrets, theft, penalty, 600A.035

      Violent or sexual offenses against children, reporting requirements, 202.870-202.894

      Weapons of mass destruction, unlawful acts, 202.446

      Welfare programs, fraudulent acts, 422.410, 422A.700

ATTORNEY FOR INJURED WORKERS (See INJURED WORKERS, NEVADA ATTORNEY FOR)

ATTORNEY GENERAL

      Generally, ch. 228

      Abandoned property, duties, 120A.720

      Absence from State, 228.060

      Abuse, neglect, exploitation or isolation of older persons

             Civil penalties, recovery, deposit, 228.280

             Unit for the Investigation and Prosecution of Crimes Against Older Persons, creation, duties, 202.5093, 228.250-228.290

      Accessory roads, action following decision to close, 405.204

      Accomplices, prosecution for crime committed in concert with prisoner, 228.170

      Accountancy, Nevada State Board of, duties, 628.410, 628.580

      Accounting, 228.140

      Accounting Procedures Law, State, 353.291-353.3245

      Actions against public officers and employees or Legislators, duties, 41.0338-41.0349

      Actions against State

             Duties, 41.020, 228.140, 228.170-228.190, 321.332

             Summons and copy of complaint served on Attorney General, 41.031

             Tort claims, powers and duties, 41.036

      Actions by State, duties, 227.230, 227.240, 228.140, 228.170-228.190

      Adjutant General, opinions for, 412.062

      Administrative assessments, distribution, 176.062

      Administrative Assistant, 228.092

      Administrative Budget Account, sources, use, 78.153, 80.115, 86.264, 86.5462, 87A.295, 87A.565, 88.397, 228.098

      Administrative Procedure Act, declaratory judgment actions, 233B.110

      Administrative regulations

             Duties, 233B.0603, 233B.062

             Receipt, 233B.065, 233B.0653

      Advertising, false or deceptive, duties, 207.174, 207.176

      Agricultural commodities under quarantine, action against carriers transporting, 554.220

      Amber Alert System, duties, 207.285, 432.360

      Anatomical Dissection, Committee on, approval of bonds, 451.460

      Appraisers of real estate, prosecution of unlicensed practice, 645C.260

      Architecture, Interior Design and Residential Design, State Board of, duties, 623.133

      Assayers, prosecution of violations, 519.130

      Athletes’ agents, prosecution of violations, 398.600

      Audit Committee, Executive Branch, member, duties, 353A.038

      Audits of local government funds and accounts, duties, 354.6245

      Automobile wreckers’ bonds, approval, 487.060

      Automotive repair shops, action to enjoin violations, 597.580

      Biennial report compiled by Department of Administration, receipt, 345.120

      Budget, 353.150-353.246

      Building inspectors, prosecution of violations, 645D.150, 645D.160

      Business and Industry, Department of, use of alternative means of dispute resolution, duties, 232.548

      Business tax, duties, 363B.220

      California-Nevada Interstate Compact Commission, duties, 538.370

      Cancer diagnosis, treatment and cure, enforcement of laws, 457.190

      Case records, contents and inspection, 228.160

      Cemeteries, endowment care, prosecution of violations, 452.180

      Charitable solicitations, investigation and prosecution of violations, 598.1305

      Charitable trusts, duties, 163.120, 164.033, 165.230

      Check-cashing services, duties, 604A.810

      Children

             Abduction, priority for cases concerning, 432.155

             Abuse or neglect, duties, 432B.409, 432B.510, 432B.515

             Appointment of Children’s Advocate, 432.157

             Child Abduction Prevention Act, duties, 125D.150

             Custody, powers regarding enforcement, 125A.565

             Death of Children, Executive Committee to Review the, representation, 432B.409

             Exploitation, duties, 432.150-432.180

             Missing children

                   Duties, 394.175, 432.150-432.220

                   School trustees may request assistance in establishment of program, 388.585

                   State Board of Education to cooperate in informational programs, 385.115

             Support, duties regarding enforcement, 130.308, 422A.470, 425.380

      Cigarettes and other tobacco products

             Inspection of retailers, 202.2496, 202.2497

             Manufacturers, enforcement of laws, 370.600-370.705, 370A.160

             Violations, investigation and prosecution, 370.530

      Cities, disincorporation, duties concerning, 265.090

      Collection agency disciplinary actions, notice, 649.385

      Colorado River Commission of Nevada, legal adviser, 538.151

      Columbia Basin Interstate Compact Commission, duties, 538.470

      Commercial coach violations, recovery of unpaid fines, 489.814

      Commission and oath, 228.030

      Commodities, criminal prosecutions, 91.340

      Common-interest communities, duties, 116.620, 116A.210

      Communicable diseases, injunctive relief, 441A.900

      Community notification website, misuse of information, duties, 179B.280, 179B.290

      Compensation of Elected Officers, Commission to Review, 281.157-281.1575

      Computers and information services, injunction to prevent unlawful act or practice, 205.513, 603A.920

      Condominium hotels, duties, 116B.810

      Conservation and Natural Resources, State Department of, legal counsel, 232.080

      Conservation Commission, State, duties, 548.170

      Consumer Health Assistance, Office for, referrals, 223.560

      Consumer Protection, Bureau of (See also CONSUMER’S ADVOCATE)

             Assessments for support of Bureau, 704.033, 704.035

             Dairy Commission hearings, notice and appearance, 584.087

             Generally, 228.300-228.390

      Consumer reporting, duties, 598C.180

      Contractors

             Administrative fines, recovery, 624.710

             Injunctions against unlawful acts, 624.212

             Recovery Fund, enforcement of subrogation claims, 624.510

             Unlicensed practice, prosecution of actions, 624.700

      Controlled substances

             Action to recover penalty, 453.553

             Immunity from prosecution, 453.551

             Injunctive relief, 453.276

             Internet pharmacies, prosecution of violations, 453.3648

      Cooperative nonprofit corporation’s right to do business, quo warranto proceedings, 81.150

      Corporations

             Failure to appoint agent, prosecution of violation, 78.090

             Filing false or forged documents with Secretary of State, actions, 225.084

             Foreign corporations, failure to comply with certain requirements, 80.055, 80.190

             Nonprofit corporations, examination of affairs, 82.536

      County officers and employees, prosecution of offenses committed by, 228.177

      Court reporters, action to enjoin unlicensed practice, 656.300

      Criminal defenses limited, 7.105

      Criminal history records (See CRIMINAL HISTORY, RECORDS OF)

      Criminal Justice Information Sharing, Advisory Committee on Nevada, representation, 179A.079

      Criminal Justice, Special Account for the Assistance of, sources, 176.062

      Criminal prosecutions

             Dismissal of action, authority, 174.085, 178.554

             District attorney’s failure to undertake, effect, 173.065

             District attorneys’ rights and duties, applicability to Attorney General, 228.125

             Information filed by, Art. 1 § 8

             Powers, generally, 228.120

             Records of cases, 228.160

      Death penalty cases

             Genetic marker testing, receipt of petitions, 176.0918

             Investigation of mental illness or pregnancy, 176.425-176.485

      Debts owed state agencies, supplementary collection procedure, duties, ch. 353C

      Deceptive trade practices

             Actions, commencement, 598.0999

             Additional powers, 598.0963

             Assurances of discontinuance, 598.0995

             Charitable solicitations, investigation and prosecution of violations, 598.1305

             Civil penalties, use of money collected, 598.0975

             Criminal prosecution of violations, 598.0963

             Enforcement of orders of Commissioner of Consumer Affairs, 598.0971

             Impoundment of sample of property material to deceptive practice, 598.096

             Injunctions or temporary restraining orders, 598.0963, 598.0979, 598.099

             Investigative assistance to be provided on request, 598.0965

             Legal adviser to Consumer Affairs Division, 598.0965

             Service of notices, 598.0997

             Subpoenas, issuance, 598.0963, 598.097

             Unfair trade practices, powers and duties, ch. 598A

             Venue, 598.0989

      Deferred deposit loans, duties, 604A.810

      Degree or honorary degree, false or misleading use, recovery of fines, 394.700, 396.990

      Demolitions, actions concerning, 455.170

      Dental care, organizations for, recovery of penalties, 695D.260

      Deposit of money collected, 228.097

      Deputies

             Admission to limited practice, SCR 49.8

             Appointment, 228.080, 228.090, 284.140

             Criminal defenses limited, 7.105

             Ethics Commission, action on behalf of Commission Counsel, 281A.260

             Oath of office, 228.080

             Private practice of law prohibited, exception, 228.080

             Representing or counseling private persons before public agencies, restrictions, 281A.410

             State agency excluded from cost allocation plan, payment of salary and expenses, 228.113

      Detainers, Agreement on, 178.620-178.640

      Disabilities, persons with, access to public buildings, duties regarding noncompliance with requirements, 338.180

      Dispensing Opticians, Board of, reports, duties, 637.080

      Disqualification, employment of other attorneys, 228.110

      District attorneys

             Criminal prosecutions, 173.065, 228.125

             Minimum wage laws, action against district attorney for nonenforcement, 608.280

             Supervision and assistance, 228.120, 228.130

             Vacancy in office in certain counties, petition to declare, 283.040

      Domestic violence

             Account for Programs Related to Domestic Violence, 228.460

             Committee on Domestic Violence, appointment, duties, 228.470

             Nevada Council for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, appointment, duties, 228.480-228.490

             Office of Ombudsman for Victims, creation, duties, 228.440, 228.450

      Duties prescribed by law, Art. 5 § 22

      Education, Commission on Professional Standards in, duties, 385.014

      Education, State Board of, duties, 385.014

      Election, Art. 5 § 19, 228.020, 281.010

      Elections, duties

             Campaign practices, prosecution of violations, 294A.410

             Challenges to candidate qualifications, 293.177, 293.182

             Constitutional amendments or statewide measures, consultation regarding explanation and condensation, 293.250

             Enforcement of civil penalty for violations, 293.840

      Emergency Assistance Subaccount, recovery of unpaid reimbursements, 414.135

      Employee’s discharge based on spotter’s report without confrontation, duties, 613.160

      Employer’s interference with employee’s political activities, duties, 613.050

      Employment Security Division, legal counsel, 612.525, 612.745

      Escheat of estates

             Appeal of judgment, 154.100

             Information filed, contents, 154.020

      Escrow agents or agencies, actions concerning unlawful activities, 645A.110, 645A.140, 645A.193

      Estates, tax on, approval of attorney employed by Department of Taxation, 375A.840

      Ethics Commission, appointment of deputy to act in lieu of Commission Counsel, 281A.260

      Ethics laws, defense of state officers or employees for alleged violations, 281A.450

      Examiners, State Board of, member, Art. 5 § 21, 353.010

      Excavations, actions concerning, 455.170

      Executive Department, legal adviser on matters arising in, 228.110

      Extradition

             Executed waiver to be filed with, 179.229

             Investigation of demand, 179.185

             Payment of expenses, 179.225

      False claims submitted to governmental entity for money, property or services, prosecution of actions, ch. 357

      FBI, authority to request and receive personal information from, 239B.010

      Finance, State Board of, legal adviser, 355.030

      Financial institutions

             Customer records, disclosure, ch. 239A

             Taxes on, duties, 363A.230

      Fire lookout sites, examination of title, 472.040

      Firearms, carrying concealable weapon, 202.3673

      Food, drug and cosmetic laws, prosecution of violations, 585.540

      Food stamps, unlawful acts concerning, duties, 207.340

      Foreign limited-liability companies, restraining actions, 86.549

      Foreign limited partnerships, restraining actions, 87A.625, 88.605

      Franchises, actions alleging unconstitutionality, Attorney General to be served, 30.130

      Fraternal benefit societies, actions against, 695A.310, 695A.410

      Funds and accounts of Office

             Administrative Budget Account, 78.153, 80.115, 86.264, 86.5462, 87A.295, 87A.565, 88.397, 228.098

             Criminal Justice, Special Account for the Assistance of, 176.062

             Domestic Violence, Account for Programs Related to, 228.460

             Insurance Premiums, Fund for, 331.187

             Revolving Account for the Office of the Attorney General, 228.099

             Special Fund, 228.096, 598A.260

      Funeral directors and embalmers

             License, petition for revocation or suspension, 642.500

             Price lists and agreements, inspections, 642.0673

             Violations, duties following report, 642.0677

      Gaming Commission, Nevada, legal adviser, 463.0199

      Gaming Control Board, State, legal adviser, 463.0199

      Gaming violations, duties, 463.141, 463.346, 463.3465

      Garagemen’s bond, approval of form, 487.563

      Gerovital H3, action to enjoin manufacture, 585.495

      Grand jury proceedings

             Appearance before, 228.120

             Prosecution of violation of secrecy provisions, 172.245

      Grazing animals, notice of failure to pay fee, 563.360

      Group care facilities, recovery of civil penalties, 449.210

      Hazardous waste

             Injunctions against practices or acts constituting a hazard, 459.565

             Recovery of unpaid reimbursements for costs of responding to leak, spill or accident, 459.537, 459.760, 459.765

             Subpoena powers, 459.575

      Health Care Financing and Policy, Division of, legal adviser, 422.275

      Health laws and regulations, enforcement, 439.565, 439.570

      High-interest loans, duties, 604A.810

      High voltage lines, action for enforcement of civil penalty, 455.250

      Highly hazardous substances, actions, 459.3833, 459.3866, 459.3874

      Home loans, enforcement of laws regarding unfair lending practices, 598D.150

      Homeopathic physicians, investigation, 630A.410

      Homes for individual residential care, recovery of civil penalties, 449.2496

      Housing authorities, certification of bonds, 315.750, 315.9987

      Identity theft passports, issuance, regulations, 205.4651

      Impeachment, assistance in proceedings, 228.140

      Independent contractors, duties concerning contracts, 284.173

      Indictment, signature, 173.075

      Indigent persons

             Commission on Access to Justice, representation, SCR 15

             Hospitalization at county hospital, actions to enforce collection, 428.070

             Pro bono representation authorized, 7.065

      Industrial insurance

             Actions against employers, 616D.230, 616D.240

             Assessments and penalties, use, 232.680, 616A.425, 616D.430, 616D.620

             Fraud

                   Fraud Control Unit, establishment, 228.420

                   Health care records, inspection, 629.061

                   Jurisdiction, powers and duties, 228.420

                   Procedures for reporting and sharing information, establishment, 616D.560

                   Prosecution of criminal actions, 616D.600-616D.620

                   Reports of fraud, receipt, 616D.550

      Information, filing

             Constitutional requirement, Art. 1 § 8

             Electronic filing, 173.049

             Failure to file, statement of reasons for, 173.055

             Signatures, 173.035, 173.045, 173.075

      Informer’s identity privileged, 49.335-49.375

      Installment loan licensees, action to enjoin violations, 675.430

      Insurance adjusters, recovery of fines, 684A.240

      Insurance brokers, surplus lines, recovery of penalties, 685A.190

      Insurance companies

             Annual statements, recovery of penalties for late filing, 680A.280

             Delinquent taxes, actions for collection, 680B.060

             Enforcement of foreign decrees, 685B.070

             Injunctions to restrain unfair trade practices, 686A.170

             Physician malpractice or negligence, recovery of penalty for failure to report, 630.3067, 633.526

             Receivers, institution of proceedings for appointment, 696B.250, 696B.350

             Summary proceedings, enforcement, 696B.520

             Transacting business without certificate of authority, injunctive relief, 685B.040

             Unauthorized transactions, recovery of uncollected fines, 679B.185

      Insurance Division, legal counsel, 679B.180

      Insurance fraud, investigation, 477.030, 679B.600-679B.700, 686A.281-686A.295

      Insurance Premiums, Fund for, creation and use, 331.187

      Interlocal Cooperation Act, duties, 277.140, 277.150, 277.180

      Internet pharmacies, prosecution of violations, 453.3648

      Internet service providers, authority to subpoena records, 193.340

      Interpreters for persons who are deaf or hard of hearing, recovery of civil penalties, 656A.800

      Intoxicating liquor, enforcement of trade regulations, 597.262

      Investigators

             Assault or battery committed upon, 200.471, 200.481

             Certification and training, 289.450-289.600

             Drivers’ licenses, issuance for undercover investigations, 483.340

             Motor vehicles used by, 334.010

             Murder of investigator, first degree, 200.033

             Peace officer powers, 289.170

             Rights of peace officers, 289.020-289.120

      Investments of state money, opinions concerning, 355.070, 355.150

      Irrigation districts

             Assessments, duties concerning, 539.677

             Bonds, action to compel levy or collection of redemption tax, 539.603

      Judgment of death remaining unexecuted, application for warrant to require execution, 176.495, 176.505

      Judicial retirement, petitions for payment of unclaimed benefits, 1A.190

      Justice, Advisory Commission on the Administration of, duties, 176.0123

      Labor laws, prosecution of criminal violations, 607.220

      Laetrile, action to enjoin manufacture, 585.495

      Land transactions, injunctions against fraud and false advertising, 645.215

      Landscape Architecture, State Board of, duties, 623A.100, 623A.160

      Laws, actions alleging unconstitutionality, Attorney General to be served, 30.130

      Leases

             State lands, duty to prepare, 322.040, 322.060

             State offices outside state buildings, approval, 331.110

      Leave, payment for accumulated leave on departing office prohibited, 284.350

      Legal defense funds, prosecution of violations, 294A.410

      Legislative Auditor to report illegal transactions to, 218.880

      Legislative bill draft requests, requirements, 218.240-218.241, 218.2455

      Liquefied Petroleum Gas, Board for the Regulation of, legal adviser, 590.625

      Live entertainment tax, duties, 368A.330

      Lobbying Disclosure Act, reports and investigation of violations, 218.936

      Lotteries, powers and duties, 462.330, 463.346, 463.3465

      Manufactured or mobile home violations, recovery of unpaid fines, 489.814

      Marriage certificates, action to enjoin unlawful sale, 440.775

      Massage Therapists, Board of, duties, 640C.190

      Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

             Enforcement of laws, 422.580

             Health and Human Services, Department of, cooperation, 422.2748

             Health Care Financing and Policy, Division of, cooperation, 422.2374

             Health care records, access by investigators, 629.061

             Powers and duties, 228.410

             Records or information regarding providers, access, 422.2374, 422.2748

      Medical facilities or societies, recovery of fines for failure to make physician reports, 630.307, 633.533

      Meetings of public agencies, powers and duties, 241.035, 241.037, 241.040

      Mental retardation centers, approval of form for admission, 435.121

      Mines

             Reclamation, prosecution of violations, 519A.150, 519A.290

             Unsafe mines, receipt of notice and commencement of action, 512.210

      Minimum wage laws, action against district attorney for nonenforcement, 608.280

      Minors (See Children, this heading)

      Mortgage brokers and agents, investigation and prosecution of violations, 645B.620, 645B.800, 645B.810

      Mortgage lending fraud, duties, 205.372

      Motor vehicle carriers, actions for recovery of fees, 706.566

      Motor vehicle dealers and other licensees

             Bonds, approval, 482.3333, 482.345

             Monopoly financing, duties, 482.3657

             Violations by manufacturers or distributors, 482.36425

      Motor vehicle physical damage appraisers, recovery of fines, 684B.140

      Motor Vehicles, Department of, duties in actions involving, 360A.260

      Motor vehicles, labeling and license plates, 334.010, 482.368, 482.372, 482.3745

      National Guard, defense of members, 412.152, 412.154

      Neglect of duty, 228.210

      Nevada Administrative Code, receipt, 233B.065

      Nevada Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, legal counsel, 278.810

      Nevada Transportation Authority, assistance, 706.1715

      Nonprofit corporations, examination of affairs, 82.536

      Notaries public, action to enjoin violation, 240.010

      Oath of office, Art. 15 § 2, 228.030

      Occupations and professions generally

             Prosecution of certain contested cases, 622A.300-622A.400

             Training of regulatory board members, 622.200

      Office, location, 228.040

      Oil and gas conservation, actions involving, 522.120

      Older Persons, Unit for the Investigation and Prosecution of Crimes Against, creation, duties, 228.250-228.290

      Opinions, written, 228.150

      Optometry, Nevada State Board of, duties, 636.090

      Ordinances, actions alleging unconstitutionality, Attorney General to be served, 30.130

      Oriental medicine, investigation of complaints, 634A.085

      Pardons Commissioners, State Board of, member, Art. 5 § 14, 213.010

      Patents, state land, duty to assist in preparation, 321.320

      Physicians or physician assistants, injunctions against, 630.388

      Prison Commissioners, State Board of, member, Art. 5 § 21

      Prisoners

             Prosecution of offenses committed by, 228.170

             Request for detainer, 178.700

      Private practice of law prohibited, exception, 228.070

      Private schools, duties, 394.175, 394.311, 394.600, 394.650, 394.660, 394.700

      Property tax, actions to recover, 361.3205, 361.560

      Prosecuting Attorneys, Advisory Council for, ch. 241A

      Prosecutions, when required, 173.065

      Prosecutors, special responsibilities, RPC 3.8

      Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act, notices, 164.673

      Psychologists, investigation of complaints against, 641.271

      Public accommodations, duties regarding failure to post Braille signs, 447.135

      Public assistance, action to enforce laws, 422A.470, 428.070

      Public buildings, duties after report of noncompliance with accessibility requirements, 338.180

      Public Employees’ Retirement System, duties regarding claims for certain money, 286.660, 286.6705

      Public lands

             Actions to protect sovereignty of State, 328.500

             Cession of state jurisdiction, 328.065-328.135

             Commencement or defense of actions concerning rights in lands, 228.180

             Confirmation of title to minerals in purchasers of state lands between 1887 and 1997, 321.332

             Enforcement of provisions relating to management, 321.599

             Intervention in actions concerning, 228.190

             Legislative Committee on Public Lands, advice from, 218.5367

             Registry of federal lands, duties, 328.510

      Public officers, refusal to relinquish office, effect, 283.040

      Public Utilities Commission, duties, 703.164

      Public works, prosecution of violations, 338.015

      Pyramid promotional schemes and endless chains, actions to prevent, 598.130

      Qualifications, Art. 5 § 19, 228.010

      Quo warranto proceedings brought by, 35.030

      Racketeering, duties, 207.415, 207.490

      Radiation control, injunction proceedings, 459.270

      Real Estate Division, service as attorney for, 116.620, 116A.210, 116B.810, 119.114, 645.200, 645C.250, 645D.150

      Real estate licensees, duties, 645.200, 645.230

      Real property transfer tax, duties, 375.0185

      Realtime captioning providers, recovery of civil penalties, 656A.800

      Records

             Committee to Approve Schedules for the Retention and Disposition of Official State Records, member, 239.073

             Open to inspection, 228.160, 239.001-239.030

      Reports, 228.100

      Respiratory care practitioners, injunctions against, 630.388

      Retail installment sales of goods and services, duties, 97.315, 97.325

      Revolving account for the Office of the Attorney General, creation and use, 228.099

      Roads

             Accessory roads, action following decision to close, 405.204

             Made public by prescriptive use, action to prevent denial of use, 405.195

      Salary, Art. 15 § 9, Art. 17 § 5, 228.070

      Sales and use taxes, duties, 360B.320, 372.715

      Securities violations, investigation and prosecution, 90.615

      Services rendered to certain state agencies, charges authorized, 228.113, 228.150

      Sex offenders

             Assessment of risk of recidivism

                   Guidelines and procedures, establishment, 179D.720

                   Juvenile offenders, 62F.220

                   Nonresident offender who is student or worker in State, waiver of assessment, 179D.720

             Community notification, establishment of guidelines and procedures, 179D.700, 179D.710, 179D.730, 179D.800

      SLAPP suits, defense of person against whom action brought, 41.660

      Special deputies, appointment, 228.090

      Special Fund, creation, sources and use, 228.096, 598A.260

      Special investigators, powers and classification, 284.140

      State agency proceedings, restrictions on representation or counseling of private persons, 281A.410

      State Controller to direct action to recover money due State, 227.230, 227.240

      State Engineer

             Attorney General as legal adviser, 532.160

             Party to action, printing of certain findings of fact, conclusions of law and decrees of district court, 228.200

      State funds, losses reported to State Board of Examiners, 282.330

      State officers and employees generally

             Actions against officers, employees or Legislators, duties, 41.0338-41.0349

             Prosecution of offense committed by, 228.175

             Refusal of officer to relinquish office, effect, 228.175, 283.040

      Statistical abstract, receipt, 345.120

      Statutes of Nevada, receipt, 218.500

      Storage tanks, action for recovery of reimbursement and penalties, 459.840, 459.844

      Subdivided land, sales of, duties, 119.114

      Superintendent of Public Instruction, duties, receipt of reports, 385.014, 388.1345

      Supreme Court

             Constitutional question where State not party, notification, NRAP 44

             Prosecution or defense of actions involving State, 228.140

      Supreme Court advance opinions, receipt, 2.345

      Tax Commission, Nevada, duties in actions involving, 360.260, 361.410

      Taxation, Department of, duties in actions involving, 360.4193, 361.410

      Taxation, waiver of taxes, penalties and interest owed by taxpayers for detrimental reliance on opinions, 360.294

      Technological crime

             Advisory Board, member, 205A.040, 205A.050

             Executive Director, appointment, 205A.070

             Forfeiture of property, proceedings, 179.1231

      Telemarketing, powers and duties, 228.500-228.640, 598.0999, 599B.015, 599B.025, 599B.213-599B.260

      Term of office, Art. 5 § 19, Art. 17 § 8, 228.020

      Thrift companies, action to enjoin violations, 677.530

      Title loans, duties, 604A.810

      Toilet facilities in areas leased by public bodies, enforcement of laws, 444.049

      Tortious conduct by state agencies, summary of claims, 41.0385

      Training of members of regulatory boards, duties, 622.200

      Transportation, Department of

             Board of Directors, membership and duties, 408.106, 408.121-408.151

             Contracts, approval of form and legality, 408.367

             Legal counsel, 408.172

      Travel sellers, duties, 598.374

      Truckee River, actions to maintain regular flow authorized, 535.080

      Trust companies, duties regarding impaired or unsafe condition, 669.282

      Unemployment compensation, prosecution of violations, 612.745

      Unfair trade practices, powers and duties, ch. 598A

      Vacancy in office filled by Governor, Art. 17 § 22

      Vehicle transporters, approval of form of bond, 482.3167

      Veterinarians, duties, 638.1419, 638.151, 638.1525, 638.153, 638.160

      Video service providers, actions involving, 711.240, 711.680

      Wage and commission claims, prosecution, 607.160, 607.180

      Water conservancy districts, quo warranto proceedings, 541.080

      Water pollution control, duties, 445A.670, 445A.950

      Water rights adjudication

             Appeals to Supreme Court, service of notice of appeal on, 533.200

             Appearance in litigation at request of State Engineer, 533.450

             Motion for new trial, service on, 533.205

             Service of proposed findings, decree on, 533.170

      Water systems, duties, 445A.950

      Waters, interstate, duties, 228.180, 228.190

      Websites maintained by public bodies, action to enjoin violations, 239B.050

      Welfare, action to enforce laws, 422A.470, 428.070

      Welfare and Supportive Services, Division of, legal adviser, 422A.270

      Whistle-blowers, reports of improper governmental action, 281.611-281.671

      Wills, power to contest, 137.010

      Wiretapping, authorization, duties, 179.460, 179.515

ATTORNEYS AT LAW (See also STATE BAR OF NEVADA)

      Admission to practice

             Applications

                   Approval by Board of Bar Examiners, SCR 56

                   Certification by Committee on Functional Equivalency, SCR 51.5

                   Confidentiality, SCR 70.5

                   Contents, 7.030, 7.034, SCR 52

                   Denial, 7.030, 7.034, SCR 52, SCR 56, SCR 64

                   Depositions and discovery, SCR 61

                   Disposition, SCR 56

                   False statements prohibited, RPC 8.1

                   Fees, 7.030, SCR 54

                   Filing, SCR 52

                   Fingerprinting of applicants, 7.030, SCR 53

                   Foreign counsel, SCR 42

                   Hearings, SCR 57-SCR 63

                   Limited practice by certain attorneys, SCR 49.1-SCR 49.10

                   Number, limitations, SCR 52, SCR 56, SCR 67

                   Rebuttal of testimony by applicant, SCR 58

                   Rejection, SCR 56

                   Transcripts of academic grades, SCR 55

                   Withdrawal, SCR 56

             Board of Governors, State Bar, Admissions Director, SCR 49

             Certification by Committee on Functional Equivalency, SCR 51.5

             Character investigations, SCR 50

             Conditional admission, SCR 49.7

             Corporation or other business entity attorneys from other jurisdictions, SCR 49.10

             Deputy attorneys general, SCR 49.8

             Deputy district attorneys in rural counties, SCR 49.4

             Deputy state public defenders in rural counties, SCR 49.9

             Examinations

                   Appeal or review of results prohibited, SCR 70

                   Disabilities, persons with, accommodations and procedures, SCR 67.5

                   Essay examination, SCR 65

                   Failures, examination of papers by applicant, SCR 71

                   Grading, SCR 65

                   Multistate Bar Examination, SCR 65

                   Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination, SCR 65.5

                   Passing grade, SCR 69

                   Place, SCR 65, SCR 65.5

                   Recommendations of Board of Bar Examiners, SCR 68

                   Retention of answers by Board of Bar Examiners, SCR 71

                   Subjects, SCR 66

                   Time, SCR 65, SCR 65.5

                   Transmittal to Supreme Court, SCR 68

                   Type, SCR 50

             Exclusive in courts, SCR 39

             Failure to meet character or other standards, review, SCR 72

             Fees, 7.030, SCR 54, SCR 74, SCR 98, SCR 208

             Fingerprinting of applicants, 7.030, SCR 53

             Government attorneys from other jurisdictions, SCR 49.10

             Law faculty members, SCR 72.3, SCR 72.5

             Law students, limited supervised practice, SCR 49.5

             Legal services program, attorneys associated with, SCR 49.3

             National Judicial College President, deans and academic directors, SCR 72.5

             Qualifications, SCR 51

             Recommendation against admission, burden of proof, SCR 64

             State Bar Counsel, SCR 49.6

      Adoption of children

             Limitations on participation by attorneys, 127.285

             Placement of children for adoption, license required, 127.240

      Advertising, 7.045, RPC 7.1-RPC 7.4

      Affidavits made in bad faith, contempt, NRCP 56(g), JCRCP 56(g)

      Agriculture, State Board of, employment, 562.140

      Air pollution control, membership on local hearing boards, 445B.275

      Appeal of criminal trial, number of counsel to be heard, 177.235

      Arbitration proceedings, representation of parties, 38.232

      Arrest in civil actions, 31.480

      Association of foreign counsel, SCR 42, SCR 42.1

      Attire, local court rules, TJDCR 10, EDCR 7.72

      Attorney and client

             Authority of attorney, SCR 45

             Clients’ interest-bearing trust accounts, SCR 216-SCR 221

             Clients’ Security Fund, sources and uses, SCR 86.5

             Confidentiality of information, SCR 118, RPC 1.6

             Death of attorney, SCR 47

             Death of client being represented in pending action, attorney’s duties, 7.075

             Direct contact with prospective clients, RPC 7.3

             Discharged attorney to deliver certain materials to client, 7.055

             Disqualification of attorney, SCR 117-SCR 119

             Disqualification of judge or justice, 1.225-1.235

             Grand jury proceedings, 172.139

             Legal services activities, SCR 42.5, SCR 49.3, RPC 6.1, RPC 6.3

             Notice to client of disbarment or suspension, SCR 115

             Privileged communications, 49.035-49.115, 199.510, 432B.250, 432B.255

             Removal of attorney, SCR 47

             Rules of professional conduct, RPC 1.0-RPC 8.5

      Barratry, 199.320

      Bench-Bar Committee, SCR 14

      Business licenses, prohibited acts by local governments, 244.335, 266.355, 268.095, 269.170

      Canons of professional ethics, RPC 1.0-RPC 8.5

      Certificate, issuance by Clerk of Supreme Court, SCR 74

      Certified Court Reporters’ Board of Nevada, representation, 656.050

      Change of attorney (See Withdrawal, change or discharge of attorney, this heading)

      Child abuse or neglect

             Appointment to represent parent or child, compensation, 432B.420

             Privileged communications, 432B.250, 432B.255

             Reports, duties, authority to receive, 432B.220-432B.250, 432B.290

      Children’s Advocate, qualifications, 432.157

      Children’s Health Insurance Program, actions by recipients against third parties, 422.293, 422.293001

      City attorneys (See CITY ATTORNEYS)

      Collection agency law inapplicable, 649.020

      Common-Interest Communities and Condominium Hotels, Commission for

             Hearings, representation of parties, 116.775, 116B.900

             Membership, 116.600

      Complaints against, procedure, SCR 105

      Condominium hotels, restrictions on gifts to officers or employees of association, 116B.695

      Conduct, rules of professional conduct, RPC 1.0-RPC 8.5

      Conservatorships, authority to terminate, 161.030

      Constructional defect actions, duties, 11.258, 11.259, 40.6884

      Continuing legal education

             Diversion program in lieu of discipline, SCR 105.5

             Generally, SCR 205-SCR 215

             Specialized practice, RPC 7.4

      County public defender must be, 260.030

      Court appointed attorneys

             Abortion cases, 442.2555

             Appealing case to Supreme Court, 7.125, NRAP 46(c)

             Child abuse or neglect cases, 432B.420

             Compensation and expenses, 7.125-7.175, 171.188

             Death penalty cases, fees, 7.125

             Depositions, payment of expenses, 174.195

             Disqualification of public defender as prerequisite, 7.115

             District attorney, inability or failure to act, 252.100

             Estate proceedings, 136.200, 150.060, 150.180, 155.140

             Habeas corpus proceedings, 7.125, 34.750, 34.780, 34.820

             Indigent criminal defendants

                   Appointment of attorney in addition to or other than public defender, 7.115, 260.060

                   Magistrate to inform defendant of rights, 171.186

                   Preliminary examinations, 171.196

                   Procedure for appointment, 171.188

             Investigative, expert or other services, employment and compensation, 7.135

             Judicial discipline proceedings, 1.4665, 1.467

             Juvenile court proceedings (See JUVENILE COURTS)

             Parental rights

                   Restoration, 128.100

                   Termination, 128.023, 128.100

             Partition, representation of absent or unknown party, 39.060

             Probate of wills, 136.200, 150.060

             Substitution of attorney during proceedings, 7.125

      Court officers, SCR 39

      Courtroom conduct and attire, local rules, TJDCR 10, EDCR 7.72

      Crime, conviction of, SCR 111

      Criminal defenses by certain public employees prohibited, 7.105

      Criminal investigation, obstruction, 199.510-199.540

      Criminal trial

             Death penalty cases, appointment of defense team, 178.3971

             Number of, in argument, 175.151

             Withdrawal, discharge or change of defense counsel, limitations on, 175.383

      Dairy Commission, employment, 584.039

      Death of attorney

             Appointment of another attorney, SCR 48

             Payment to estate by succeeding attorney for services rendered, RPC 5.4(a)(5)

      Death of client being represented in pending action, attorney’s duties, 7.075

      Debt adjusting business law inapplicable, 676.100

      Declining representation, RPC 1.16

      Defendant’s right to counsel

             Courts-martial, 412.346, 412.348, 412.436

             Criminal actions, Art. 1 § 8, 178.397

             Examination to proceed after appearance of counsel, 171.196

             Magistrate to inform defendant of right, 171.186

             Time to procure, 171.186, 171.196

      Deferred deposit loans, high-interest loans, title loans and check-cashing services, exemption from laws, 604A.250

      Depositions, disqualification for interest, NRCP 28(c), JCRCP 28(c)

      Disability

             Additional rules of procedure, SCR 119

             Allegations, confidentiality and publication, SCR 121

             Appointment of counsel to protect client’s interest, SCR 118

             Conflict or disqualification of bar counsel, SCR 120

             Costs of proceedings, SCR 120

             Discipline, mitigating circumstances, SCR 102.5

             Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers program, SCR 106.5

             Notices, publication, SCR 121.1

             Proceedings when attorney incompetent or incapacitated, SCR 117

             State Bar Counsel, SCR 120

             Transfer to inactive status, SCR 117, SCR 121.1

      Disbarment (See Misconduct, this heading)

      Discharge (See Withdrawal, change or discharge of attorney, this heading)

      Disciplinary proceedings (See Misconduct, this heading)

      District attorneys (See DISTRICT ATTORNEYS)

      District court matters under submission for 60 or more days, duties, SCR 17

      District judges

             Practice of law prohibited, 3.120

             Qualifications, 3.060

      Embracery, 199.040

      Escrow agents’ regulatory law inapplicable, exception, 645A.015

      Estate proceedings

             Accounts of deceased or incapacitated personal representatives, 150.130

             Compensation, procedure, 150.060

             Representation of minors and others, 136.200, 150.180, 155.140

      Ethics and Professional Responsibility, Standing Committee on, SCR 222-SCR 228

      Ethics, canons of professional ethics, RPC 1.0-RPC 8.5

      Ethics, Commission on

             Employment of outside legal counsel in certain circumstances, 281A.260

             Membership, 281A.200

      Exchange facilitators, qualifications of officers, 645G.170

      Execution proceedings, examination of judgment debtor, 21.270

      False or misleading communication concerning lawyer’s services prohibited, RPC 7.1

      Fees (See ATTORNEY’S FEES)

      Fingerprinting of bar applicants, 7.030, SCR 53

      Firms

             Conflicts of interest, RPC 1.10

             Fee-splitting, RPC 5.4(a)

             Multiple jurisdictions, registration of firms in, RPC 7.5A

             Names, RPC 7.5

             Persons other than attorneys, prohibited agreements with, RPC 5.4

             Professional responsibilities, RPC 5.1-RPC 5.3

      Foreign counsel

             Appeals and writs in Supreme Court, NRAP 46

             Application to practice, contents, procedure, SCR 42

             Association, SCR 42, SCR 42.1

             Disciplinary authority of Nevada, counsel subject to, SCR 99, RPC 8.5

             Eighth Judicial District Court, local rule, EDCR 7.44

             Extra-judicial matters, registration, RPC 5.5A

             Requirements, SCR 42, SCR 42.1

             United States attorneys, appearances, SCR 43

      Frivolous civil action, payment of fees and costs by attorney filing or maintaining, 7.085

      Garnishment of, 31.292

      General improvement districts, employment, 318.180, 318.185

      Government of the legal profession, generally, SCR 39-SCR 48.1, NRAD 1-NRAD 14

      Grand jury

             Engaging services of attorney, 172.205

             Participation in proceedings limited, 172.239

             Questioning client’s attorney on certain matters or issuing subpoena for work product prohibited, 172.139

      Guardianships

             Appointment of attorney for ward, 159.0483, 159.0485

             Limitation on appointment as guardian, 159.059

             Special masters, appointment in proceedings, 159.0615

      Hearing officers, appointment and qualifications, 244.3525, 391.3161

      Inactive members of State Bar

             Enrollment, privileges, SCR 98

             Failure to comply with continuing education requirements, SCR 212, SCR 213

      Indigent persons, civil or criminal proceedings (See INDIGENT PERSONS)

      Industrial insurance

             Appeals officers, 616C.340

             Costs of hearings, assessment against attorneys causing unnecessary continuance or delay, 616D.065

      Injured Workers, Nevada Attorney for, 616A.435-616A.460

      Installment Loan and Finance Act, Nevada, inapplicable, 675.040

      Instructions to jury, court to inform counsel of, NRCP 51(b)(1)(A), JCRCP 51(b)(1)(A)

      Insurance adjusters law inapplicable, 684A.020

      Insurance business, lawful transaction of, 685B.030

      Insurance consultants’ law inapplicable, 683C.020

      Insurance fraud, penalties, 686A.281-686A.295

      Insurance, licensure as reinsurance intermediary unnecessary, 681A.450

      Judge advocates, state, license to practice law in Nevada required, 412.264

      Judges, prohibition against having partner practicing law, 1.270

      Jury list, inspection, 6.090

      Justice, Advisory Commission on the Administration of, representation, 176.0123

      Justices of the peace

             Private practice prohibited in certain townships, 4.215

             Requirement in certain townships that justice be attorney, 4.010

      Juvenile court proceedings (See JUVENILE COURTS)

      Labor Commissioner, legal counsel to, powers, 607.065

      Law Day U.S.A., observance, 236.030

      Law students, limited supervised practice, SCR 49.5

      Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers program, SCR 106.5

      Legal services activities (See LEGAL AID PROGRAMS)

      Legislature, attorney as member of

             Adjournment or continuance of action during session, 1.310

             Representing or counseling private persons before public agencies, 281A.410

      Libraries

             Defined as personal property for property tax purposes, 361.030

             Exemption from execution, 21.090

      Licenses, certificate issued by Clerk of Supreme Court, SCR 74

      Liens, 18.015

      Malpractice by attorney

             Limitation of actions, 11.207

             Prohibited agreements concerning, RPC 1.8(h)

      Manufactured home parks, attendance at landlord-tenant meetings, 118B.110

      Massage Therapists, Board of, authority to employ, 640C.190, 640C.210

      Medicaid recipients, actions against third parties, 422.293, 422.293001

      Meeting on order of reference with master, NRCP 53(d)(1), JCRCP 53(d)(1)

      Mental illness, persons with, representation in commitment proceedings, 433A.270

      Mental retardation, persons with, representation in commitment proceedings, 435.126

      Misconduct

             Address and other information, failure to provide to State Bar, SCR 79

             Aggravating circumstances, SCR 102.5

             Allegations, confidentiality and publication, SCR 121

             Child support arrearages, 7.034, 7.037

             Conflict or disqualification of bar counsel, SCR 120

             Costs of proceedings, SCR 120

             Crime, conviction of, SCR 111

             Death of client, failure of attorney to comply with certain provisions, 7.075

             Deferral or abatement of complaint, SCR 108

             Depositions, SCR 110

             Disbarment by consent, SCR 112

             Disbarred attorney, duties and notices, SCR 115, SCR 121.1

             Disciplinary boards and hearing panels, SCR 103

             Disciplinary districts, SCR 100

             Disciplinary jurisdiction, SCR 99, RPC 8.5

             Discipline by consent, SCR 113

             Discovery, restriction on, SCR 110

             Diversion program, participation, SCR 105.5

             False statements or failure to respond in disciplinary proceedings prohibited, RPC 8.1

             Foreign counsel appearing in State, SCR 42, RPC 5.5, RPC 5.5A

             Grounds for discipline, NRAP 3C(a), NRAP 28A(b), SCR 101

             Guardians, limitation on appointment as, 159.059

             Jury, relations with, RPC 3.5

             Law Office Management Assistance Program, SCR 105.5

             Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers program, SCR 106.5

             Limitation on proceedings, SCR 106

             Mentoring program, participation, SCR 105.5

             Misrepresentations to court, NRCP 11(c), JCRCP 11(c)

             Mitigating circumstances, SCR 102.5

             Prehearing conference, SCR 110

             Pretrial proceedings, SCR 110

             Privilege, SCR 106

             Procedure on receipt of complaint, SCR 105

             Professional misconduct, RPC 8.4

             Public reprimand, publication, SCR 121.1

             Reciprocal discipline, SCR 114

             Refusal of complainant to proceed or compromise, SCR 107

             Reinstatement, SCR 111, SCR 116, SCR 121.1

             Reporting professional misconduct, RPC 8.3

             Sanctions

                   Arbitration cases, failure to prosecute or defend, NAR 22

                   Depositions on oral examination, frustration of fair examination, NRCP 30(d), JCRCP 30(d)

                   Discovery plan, failure to participate, NRCP 37(f)

                   District courts, local rules

                          Eighth Judicial District, EDCR 7.60

                          First Judicial District, FJDCR 30

                          Fourth Judicial District, 4JDCR 3, 4JDCR 21

                          Ninth Judicial District, NJDCR 23

                          Second Judicial District, WDCR 21

                          Seventh Judicial District, 7TH JDCR 17

                          Third Judicial District, TJDCR 11

                   Law library or legal aid program, receipt of fines, RPC 6.1(e)

                   Pretrial discovery, failure to participate, NRCP 16.1(e)

                   Scheduling or pretrial order, failure to obey, NRCP 16(f)

                   Settlement conferences, failure to participate in good faith

                          Civil appeals, NRAP 16(g)

                          Medical malpractice cases, 41A.081

                   Short trials, failure to notify commissioner of pretrial settlement, NSTR 11

                   Signatures not in good faith, NRCP 11(c), NRCP 26(g), JCRCP 11(c), JCRCP 26(g)

                   Subpoenas, violations, NRCP 45(c)(1), JCRCP 45(c)(1)

             Service of complaint, other papers, SCR 109

             State Bar Counsel, SCR 104, SCR 120

             Subpoenas, issuance and enforcement, SCR 110

             Suspended attorney, duties and notices, SCR 115, SCR 121.1

             Trial publicity, SCR 244, RPC 3.6

             Trust funds, failure to meet requirements, SCR 78.5

             Types of discipline, SCR 102

             Witnesses, SCR 110

      Mortgage banker laws, applicability, 645E.150-645E.170, 645E.280, 645E.900

      Mortgage broker laws, applicability, 645B.015-645B.018, 645B.050, 645B.900

      Motor club law inapplicable, 696A.340

      Name and address contained in summons, NRCP 4(b), JCRCP 4(b)

      Nevada Attorney for Injured Workers, 616A.435-616A.460

      Notaries public licensed as attorneys, notary powers, 240.065

      Notice given by district judge when court will sit, DCR 8

      Oath, 7.030, SCR 73

      Occupational or professional licensees, representation in contested cases, 622A.310

      Occupational safety and health

             Access to employer records, 618.370

             Request for investigation, 618.425

      Parental rights, termination or restoration, appointment of attorney, 128.023, 128.100

      Partition

             Estate, appointment in administration of, 152.040, 152.160

             Representation of absent or unknown party, 39.060

      Peace officers accused of misconduct, attorney representation during interrogation or hearing, 289.080

      Pretrial conferences, NRCP 16, JCRCP 16

      Private investigators’ licensing laws inapplicable, 648.018

      Privileged communications, 49.035-49.115, 199.510, RPC 1.6

      Probate of wills, appointment to represent minors, unborn members of interested class or nonresidents, 136.200

      Professional conduct, rules, RPC 1.0-RPC 8.5

      Professional responsibility and conduct, standing committee on, SCR 222-SCR 228

      Property, exemption from execution, 21.090

      Prosecuting Attorneys, Advisory Council for, ch. 241A

      Public Defender, State, contracts for legal services with, 180.050

      Public guardians, retention and fees of attorneys, 253.215

      Purchase of practice, conditions, RPC 1.17

      Quarantine, involuntary court-ordered proceedings, participation, 441A.660

      Roll kept by court clerk, SCR 41, SCR 75

      Rules of professional conduct, RPC 1.0-RPC 8.5

      Sale of practice, conditions, RPC 1.17

      Sanctions (See Misconduct, this heading)

      School district board of trustees, employment by, 386.410

      Schools, membership on committees to develop crisis response plans, 392.616, 394.1685

      Service on attorneys at law

             Consent to service by electronic means, NRCP Form 33

             Criminal actions, 178.584, 178.589

             How made, NRCP 5(b), JCRCP 5(b)

             Notice of appeal, NRAP 3(d), JCRCP 72(d)

             Notice of injunction, NRCP 65(d)

      Sheriffs, practice of law prohibited, 248.110

      Signatures

             Constituting certificate, NRCP 11(b), JCRCP 11(b)

             Motions, NRCP 11(a), JCRCP 11(a)

             Pleadings, NRCP 11(a), NRCP Appendix of Forms, JCRCP 11(a)

      Solicitation of legal business, 7.045, RPC 7.1-RPC 7.3

      Specialist for rights of elderly persons, 427A.122-427A.1236

      State employees, pro bono representation of indigent persons, 7.065

      State judge advocates, license to practice law in Nevada required, 412.264

      State officers, employment by, 228.110

      Substitution (See Withdrawal, change or discharge of attorney, this heading)

      Supreme Court justices

             Practice of law prohibited, 2.170

             Qualifications, 2.020

      Suspension (See Misconduct, this heading)

      Terminating representation, RPC 1.16

      Termination of parental rights, appointment of attorney, 128.023, 128.100

      Towns, appointment and duties of town attorney, 269.145

      Transportation expenses taxable as cost on appeal, NRAP 39(c)

      Trusts

             Clients’ interest-bearing trust accounts, SCR 216-SCR 221

             Maintenance of funds and retention of records, SCR 78.5, RPC 1.15

             Rendering of services, compensation, 165.210

             Representation of certain beneficiaries, 165.100

             Trust company law inapplicable, 669.080

      Unlawful practice, penalties, injunctions, 7.285, RPC 5.5

      Vexatious extension of civil action, assessment of fees and costs, 7.085

      Withdrawal, change or discharge of attorney

             Appeal, withdrawal during, NRAP 3C(b)(1)

             Client’s consent unnecessary for withdrawal after judgment or final determination, SCR 46

             Death or removal of attorney, appointment of another attorney or appearance in person, SCR 47

             Declining representation, RPC 1.16

             Delaying trial, withdrawal or discharge for purpose of, 175.383

             Delivery of materials to client following discharge, 7.055

             Eighth Judicial District Court, local rules, EDCR 5.28, EDCR 7.40

             First Judicial District Court, local rules, FJDCR 22

             Fourth Judicial District Court, local rules, 4JDCR 14

             Ninth Judicial District Court, local rules, NJDCR 21

             Notice of change of attorney, SCR 48

             Procedure for change before judgment or final determination, SCR 46

             Second Judicial District Court, local rules, WDCR 3, WDCR 23, LCR 11

             Terminating representation, RPC 1.16

             Trial, good cause must be shown for change after trial has commenced, 175.383

      Witness, attorney as, 50.255

ATTORNEY’S FEES

      Abortion cases, 442.2555

      Abuse, neglect or exploitation of older or vulnerable persons, cases involving, 41.1395

      Accountancy, Nevada State Board of, imposition and collection, claims for payment, 628.140

      Adoption proceedings, 127.186

      Advertisements regarding fees, requirements, RPC 7.2

      Affidavits made in bad faith, payment by offending party, NRCP 56(g), JCRCP 56(g)

      Alcoholic beverages, action for unlawful substitution of brand, 597.260

      Alimony and support

             Judgments for arrearages may include fees, 125.180, 125.280, 125.440

             Prohibited arrangements regarding fees, RPC 1.5(d)

      Annexation, mandamus to compel city to extend services following, 268.602

      Artists, action for display of work in damaging manner, 597.730

      Athletes or athletes’ agents, cases involving, 398.490, 398.492

      Awarding of attorney’s fees, 18.010

      Banks, injunctions against, 666.205

      Building permits, award in actions concerning, 278.0237

      Campground memberships, action for misrepresentation, 119B.285

      Child abduction prevention, warrant requested in bad faith, 125D.200

      Child abuse or neglect cases, court-appointed attorneys, 432B.420

      Child support cases

             Arrearages, recovery, 125B.140, 125B.230

             Employment, discharge due to withholding or assignment, 31A.120, 31A.290

             Interjurisdictional enforcement, 130.313

             Withholding of income, 31A.060

      Children’s Health Insurance Program, actions involving recipients, 422.293, 422.293005

      Commercial real estate, actions relating to, 645.8791

      Common-interest communities

             Appeals following arbitration or mediation of property claims, 38.330

             Liens, action for enforcement, 116.3116

             Violations, action for damages, 116.4117

      Community notification website, prohibited use of information, 179B.280

      Computers and information services, actions regarding unlawful acts, 205.511

      Condemnation proceedings, 37.180

      Conservation districts, actions, 548.455

      Consumer fraud, recovery by victims, 41.600

      Contingent fees, RPC 1.5

      Contractors

             Constructional defect actions, 40.650, 40.655, 40.665-40.670, 40.687

             Work stoppage and termination of contract, 624.610, 624.626

      Corporate stockholders, action to enforce rights, 78.257, 92A.500

      Costs, fees recoverable as, ch. 18

      Court appointed attorneys, 7.125, 171.188

      Covenant in deeds of trust, 107.030, 107.040

      Covenant in mortgages, 106.020, 106.025, 106.040

      Credit reporting agencies, actions against, 598C.190, 598C.200

      Credit service organizations, actions against, 598.777

      Custody proceedings, 125A.535

      Deeds of trust

             Covenants, 107.030, 107.040

             Improper recordings, 107.077, 107.078

      Deferred deposit loans, high-interest loans and title loans, action for collection, 604A.415

      Dentists and dental hygienists

             Disciplinary proceedings, 631.378

             Malpractice, limitation on attorney’s fees, 7.095

      Depositions, NRCP 30(d), NRCP 30(g), NRCP 37, JCRCP 30(d), JCRCP 30(g), JCRCP 37

      Design professionals, judgments against, payment of fees to public body, 338.155

      Discovery, sanctions for unjustified certifications, NRCP 26(g)(3), JCRCP 26(g)(3)

      Divorce actions, 125.141, 125.150, 125.180, 125.440, RPC 1.5(d)

      Documents of title lost, stolen or destroyed, remedy, 104.7601

      Domestic violence cases, 41.134

      E-mail containing advertisements, cases relating to, 41.730

      Eminent domain proceedings, Art. 1 § 8, Art. 1 § 22, 37.185

      Employee induced to change place of employment by false representations, action for damages, 613.010

      Equal enjoyment of facilities, services, actions for damages, 651.090

      Escrow, action relating to failure to execute documents for release of money, 645A.175

      Estate tax, determination and apportionment, 150.350

      Estates of decedents, 150.060, 150.130, 152.160, 154.080

      False claims for money, property or services submitted to governmental entity, recovery of damages, 357.180

      Foreclosure consultants, actions against, 645F.420

      Fraternal benefit societies, actions on claims, 695A.188

      Free Port Law, actions concerning, 361.180

      Frivolous appeals, NRAP 38

      Frivolous civil actions, payment by attorney filing or maintaining, 7.085

      Funds transfer cases, 104A.4305

      Guardianships, 159.0485, 159.105, 159.183

      Harassment in workplace, protection orders, 33.270

      Health maintenance organizations, actions on claims, 695C.185

      Heirs, representation of minors, incapacitated persons and absentees, 150.060, 150.180

      Hospital liens, 108.600, 108.660

      Identity theft victims, restitution, 41.1345, 205.463, 205.464

      Indian burial sites, action following destruction or unlawful excavation, 383.190

      Industrial insurance claims, 616C.220, 616C.385, 617.401

      Judge related to attorney, fixing fees, 1.230

      Justice courts

             Entitlement to recovery, JCRCP 39A(i)

             Taxed as costs, 69.030, 69.040

      Juvenile court proceedings, 62D.030, 62D.100, 62D.210, 62E.300, 62I.060

      Labor Commissioner, exemption from judgment for costs, 607.190

      Landlord and tenant actions, 118A.220, 118B.050

      Leases, actions for unconscionability, 104A.2108

      Legal defense funds (See LEGAL DEFENSE FUNDS)

      Lie detector tests by employers, action by employee, 613.490

      Lien upon client’s cause of action, 18.015

      Limited-liability companies, derivative actions, 86.489

      Limited partnerships, derivative actions, 87A.680, 88.625

      Mechanics’ and materialmen’s liens, actions on, 108.2275, 108.237, 108.239, 108.2403, 108.2437

      Medicaid recipients, actions involving, 422.293, 422.293005

      Medical malpractice actions, limitation on fees, 7.095

      Minors, compromise of claims of, 41.200

      Mistrial, 18.070

      Mortgages

             Action for failure to record discharge or improper recording of release, 106.290

             Covenants providing for fees, 106.020, 106.025, 106.040

      Motor vehicle franchises, unlawful acts by manufacturers or distributors, 482.36423

      National collegiate athletic association, rules violations, 398.492

      Nonprofit corporation cases, 82.186

      Nonprofit hospital, medical and dental service corporations, actions on claims, 695B.2505

      Nursing students, loan delinquency, 396.890

      Offer of judgment, 17.115, NRCP 68(f), JCRCP 68(f)

      Organizations for buying goods or services at a discount, actions against, 598.920

      Partition, estates of decedents, 152.160

      Paternity actions, 126.171

      Perpetuation of testimony, orders and payment, NRCP 27(a)(3)

      Pleadings, sanctions for misrepresentations, NRCP 11(c)(2), JCRCP 11(c)(2)

      Pretrial conferences, NRCP 16(f)

      Pretrial orders, sanctions for disobedience, NRCP 16(f)

      Probate proceedings, appeal of order concerning, 155.190

      Public guardians, 253.215

      Public lands, cities and towns located on, actions concerning, 325.070

      Public works, claims relating to progress or retainage payments, 338.635, 338.640

      Reasonableness, factors for determining, RPC 1.5

      Regulatory bodies, recovery, 622.400, 622.410

      Rental cars, action by short-term lessee, 482.31585

      Sales of subdivided land, actions for misrepresentation, 119.220

      Scanning devices and reencoders, penalty for unlawful acts, 205.605

      School personnel cases, service as hearing officer, 391.3192

      Separate maintenance, arrearages in payment of support, 125.280

      Service animals, unlawful acts relating to, civil liability of offender, 426.820, 651.075

      Service stations, actions for violations of agreements, 597.470

      Sheep liens, 562.050

      Shoplifting cases, 597.860, 597.870

      Short trials, removed cases, NSTR 27

      SLAPP suits, 41.670

      Small claims court, 73.040, 73.050

      Splitting fees with persons other than attorneys, restrictions, RPC 5.4

      Subpoenas, sanctions for violations, NRCP 45(c)(1), JCRCP 45(c)(1)

      Telemarketing, actions against registrants, 599B.245, 599B.300

      Termination of employment, unlawful, 392.920

      Termination of parental rights, 128.100

      Testamentary trusts, order for payment by trustee, 153.031

      Time shares, actions for misrepresentation, 119A.475

      Trade secrets, action for misappropriation, 600A.060

      Trusts, rendering services for, 165.210

      Unemployment compensation, claims for benefits, 612.705

      Unfair trade practices, actions concerning, 598A.210

      Vexatious extension of civil action, payment by attorney undertaking, 7.085

      Victims of crime, award of compensation, 217.140

      Video service, action for unlawful interception, 711.280

      Wages, actions for collection, 608.140

      Witness, fees not allowed when attending as, 50.255

ATTORNEYS IN FACT

      Agriculture, State Department of, Director, 576.030, 576.042

      Bail agents, 697.320

      Commissioner of Insurance

             Authorized insurers, service of process, 680A.250, 680A.260

             Fees for filing powers of attorney, 680B.010

             Fraternal benefit societies, service of process, 695A.400

             Premium financing companies, service of process, 686A.360

             Unauthorized insurers, service of process, 685A.200, 685B.050, 686A.180

      Common-interest communities, prohibited acts by declarants, 116.1104

      Condominium hotels, prohibited acts by declarants, 116B.245

      Conservatorships, authority to terminate, 161.030

      Conveyances, 111.450

      Corporations, attorneys for stockholders or creditors, 78.105, 78.325

      Installment loan licensees, taking power of attorney prohibited, 675.350

      Mortgage brokers or agents, 645B.175, 645B.185, 645B.330

      Motor vehicles, transfer of ownership, 482.173, 482.415

      Powers of attorney

             Acknowledgment containing power of attorney, short form, 240.1667

             Disability, principal with a, 111.460, 111.470

             Foreclosure consultants, prohibited acts, 645F.400

             Forgery, 205.090

             Guardians of estates, duty to secure documents, 159.089

             Health care decision making, durable power of attorney for, 449.800-449.860

             Malicious destruction, 206.260

             Mortgage brokers and agents, limitations on use of power of attorney, 645B.330

             Recording, 247.120, 247.130

             Revocation, recording, 111.450

      Reciprocal insurers, 694B.050

      Thrift company licensee prohibited from acting as, 677.750

      Welfare and Supportive Services, Division of, Administrator, 425.350

      Wildlife license, tag or permit, authorization to act on behalf of applicants, 502.061

ATV’S (See OFF-ROAD VEHICLES; TRIMOBILES)

AUCTIONS

      Airport property, disposal by municipality, 496.080

      Big game tags, 502.250

      City property, sale, 268.062

      Confiscated property or weapons, 213.10983, 213.10985

      Corporate shares, 78.220

      County property, sale, 244.282

      Eminent domain property, sale after acquisition, 37.260

      Escheated property, 154.080, 154.105, 154.170

      Estate property, 148.050, 148.080, 148.230, 148.270

      Execution sales, 21.150

      Guardianship property, 159.1435

      Highway property, sale, 408.533

      Liens, satisfaction

             Aircraft, 108.310

             Animals, 108.550, 574.055

             Boats, 108.710

             Freight, baggage, 108.420

             Hotel, motel, boardinghouse or lodging house, 108.480-108.500

             Manufactured or mobile homes, 108.310, 108.315

             Motor vehicles, 108.310

             Recreational vehicles, 108.310, 108.315

             Storage, property held in, 108.440

             Trailers, 108.310

      Liquor shipments, 369.420, 369.460

      Livestock (See also LIVESTOCK)

             Generally, ch. 573

             Sale when found in possession of person without evidence of ownership, 575.060

      Local government purchasing contracts, 332.146

      Partition sales, 39.270, 39.540

      Probate sale of real property, 148.230, 148.270

      State lands, sale, 321.335

      Towns, licensing and regulation, 269.170-269.173

      Uniform Commercial Code, sales of personal property, 104.2328, 104.2706

      Vehicles (See also Liens, satisfaction, this heading)

             Salvage vehicles, 487.800

             Wholesale vehicle auctioneers, duties upon consignment, 482.400, 482.410

      Wild turkey tags, 502.250

AUDIOLOGISTS AND SPEECH PATHOLOGISTS

      Generally, ch. 637B

      Applicability of laws, 637B.080

      Board of Examiners for Audiology and Speech Pathology

             Abuse, neglect, exploitation or isolation of older person or vulnerable person by licensee, receipt of report, 200.5095

             Administrative Procedure Act, ch. 233B

             Appearance before Board, licensee to make disclosures regarding relatives, 622.300

             Attorney’s fees and costs, recovery, 622.400, 622.410, 637B.240

             Audits, 218.825

             Budget

                   Base budgets, fundamental review, 218.5381-218.5386

                   State Budget Act, 353.150-353.246

             Child support obligations of licensees, duties, 637B.166, 637B.255

             Creation, 637B.100

             Criminal history records, inspection, 179.259, 453.3365, 622.360

             Delinquent fees or penalties, procedure for collection, ch. 353C

             Deposit of fees, 637B.240

             Employees, 284.013, 622.210-622.230, 637B.130

             Enforcement of laws for public benefit and protection, 622.080

             Examinations, duties, 622.090

             Expenses, 637B.240

             FBI, authority to request information from Bureau, 239B.010

             Financial administration, laws inapplicable, 353.005

             Fiscal year, 637B.140

             Injunctive relief, 637B.310

             Legislative Counsel Bureau, reports to, 622.100

             Legislative review of public agencies, ch. 232B

             Meetings (See also MEETINGS OF PUBLIC AGENCIES)

                   Audio or video teleconferences, notices, requirements, 622.340

                   Generally, 637B.120

                   Open Meeting Law, applicability, 622.320

                   Out-of-state meetings, restrictions, 622.350

             Members

                   Compensation, 637B.110, 637B.130

                   Number, appointment, 629.097, 637B.100

                   Qualifications, 232A.020, 637B.100

                   Training, 622.200

                   Vacancies, 232A.020

             Oaths, authority to administer, 637B.135

             Officers, 637B.110

             Payments of money for services provided by agency, procedures, 353.146-353.148

             Quorum, 637B.120

             Records, ch. 239, 622.310, 622.330, 637B.280, 637B.288

             Regulations, 439B.225, 637B.150

             Regulatory proceedings, 622.300-622.360

             Seal, 637B.135

             Secretary-Treasurer, duties and salary, 637B.110

             Sovereign immunity waived, 41.0305-41.039

             Subpoenas, 637B.135, 637B.137

      Body tissue, piercing or severing unlawful, 637B.300

      Business licenses, prohibited acts by local governments, 244.335, 266.355, 268.095, 269.170

      Certified hearing aid audiologist, use of term, 637B.090

      Continuing education requirements, 637B.220

      Controlled substances or dangerous drugs, conviction for violations, 637B.250

      Definitions, 637B.020-637B.070

      Disciplinary action

             Authorized actions, 637B.280

             Background checks, requirements if proceedings initiated, 622.360

             Civil penalties, deposit, 637B.240

             Commencement of proceedings for certain violations, 637B.270

             Complaint against applicant or licensee, 637B.260, 637B.288

             Consent or settlement agreements, conditions and limitations, 622.330, 622A.170

             Contested cases

                   Adjudication procedures, 622A.300-622A.410

                   Authority of Board, 622A.170

                   Definitions, 622A.010-622A.090

                   Immunity from civil liability, 622A.150

                   Scope and applicability of laws, 622A.120, 622A.130

             Grounds, 622.360, 637B.250, 637B.255

             Hearing officer or panel, authority, 637B.240

             Medical use of marijuana, discipline prohibited, 453A.510

             Open Meeting Law, applicability, 622.320

             Records, 622.330, 637B.280, 637B.288

             Summary of action, availability to public, 622.100

             Suspension or revocation of license

                   Authority of Board, 637B.280

                   Child support obligations, effect, 637B.255

                   Contested cases, revocation and reinstatement of license, 622A.410

                   Summary suspension authorized, 233B.127

      Drugs, prescribing or administering unlawful, 637B.300

      Ethical conduct, standards, 637B.220

      Fingerprints, 622.360

      Hearing aid specialists, applicability of laws, 637A.025

      Industrial Insurance Act, violations, 637B.250, 637B.270

      Injunctive relief against person practicing without license, 637B.310

      Legislative declaration, 637B.010

      Licenses

             Admission to practice without examination, 637B.190

             Application, 637B.160, 637B.166

             Child support obligations, effect, 637B.166, 637B.255

             Continuing education requirements, 637B.210, 637B.220

             Examinations, 637B.170

             Expiration, 233B.127, 637B.210

             Fees, 637B.230, 637B.255

             Issuance, 637B.166, 637B.190

             Practice without license unlawful, 637B.290, 637B.310

             Qualifications, 637B.160

             Renewal, 637B.166, 637B.210

             Suspension or revocation (See Disciplinary action, this heading)

             Temporary licenses, 637B.200

      Malpractice

             Grounds for disciplinary action, 637B.250

             Insurer’s reports, 690B.250

      Newborns, hearing screenings, 442.500-442.590

      Occupational therapists’ licensing laws inapplicable, 640A.070

      Practice of audiology defined, 637B.050

      Practice of speech pathology defined, 637B.060

      Practicing without license, 637B.290, 637B.310

      Professional incompetence, grounds for disciplinary action, 637B.250

      Property, exemption from execution, 21.090

      School personnel, salary increases for speech pathologists, 391.160

      Unlawful acts, penalties, 637B.290, 637B.300, 637B.320

AUDIOTAPES (See SOUND RECORDINGS)

AUDITORIUMS (See also BUILDINGS)

      City facilities, financing

             Bonds, issuance, 268.672-268.740

             Local improvement projects, 271.265, 271.650-271.680, ch. 271A, 360.850, 360.855

      Convention halls (See CONVENTIONS AND CONVENTION HALLS)

      County facilities

             Bonds, issuance, 244A.011-244A.065, 244A.597-244A.655

             Local improvement projects, financing, 271.265, 271.650-271.680, ch. 271A, 360.850, 360.855

             Powers of county commissioners, 244.300-244.307

      Discrimination unlawful, 651.050-651.120

      Fire sprinkler systems, exemption from certain requirements, 477.160

      Outdoor assemblies, licensing and regulation, 244.354-244.3548, 268.429-268.4298

AUDITORS

      City (See CITY AUDITORS)

      County (See COUNTY AUDITORS)

      False auditing and paying of claims, 197.150, 197.160

      Legislative Auditor (See LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL BUREAU—Audit Division)

AUDITS

      Abatement of taxes on new or expanded businesses, 360.755

      Agriculture, State Board of, 562.240

      Alcohol and drug abuse programs, 458.080

      Banks, 658.105, 661.165

      Business records, acceptance of copies by public officers or employees, 281.380

      Captive insurers, 694C.410, 694C.415

      Charitable organizations receiving special license plate fees, 482.38272-482.38279

      Charter schools, 386.540, 386.5515, 386.590

      Check-cashing services, 604A.720-604A.740

      Child welfare services, agencies which provide, 218.862-218.867

      Cigarette dealers, 370.257

      Collection agencies, 649.300, 649.355

      Common-interest communities, unit-owners’ associations, 116.31144, 116.790

      Condominium hotels, financial records, 116B.585, 116B.680, 116B.685, 116B.915

      Conservation districts, 548.320

      Corporations, 78.257

      County commissioners’ authority to audit accounts, 244.200

      County officers’ accounts, 244.200

      Court Administrator, duties, 1.360

      Credit unions, 678.790

      Debt adjusting businesses, 658.055, 676.235

      Deferred deposit loan services, 604A.720-604A.740

      Division of Internal Audits, duties, 353A.031-353A.100

      Drug manufacturers and wholesalers, compliance with marketing code, 639.570

      Education, Department of, duties, 387.304

      Empowerment schools, 386.760

      Environmental self-audits, effect, presumptions, burden of proof, ch. 445C

      Estates of decedents, vouchers for payment, 150.150

      Exchange facilitators, 645G.230

      Executive Branch Audit Committee, creation and duties, 353A.038

      Farm equipment or machinery, warranty claims, 597.1177

      Federal regulations, compliance with, 218.891-218.893

      Financial Institutions, Account for Auditing, 658.055

      Gaming (See GAMING)

      Health insurance plans for small employers, 689C.540

      High-interest loan services, 604A.720-604A.740

      Hospitals, 439B.440

      Industrial insurance

             Employers, 616D.260

             Insurers, 616B.003, 616B.410

      Judicial Retirement System, 1A.220

      Legislative audits, 218.737-218.893, 353.325

      Livestock auctions, 573.103

      Lobbyists, 218.926

      Local governments

             Financial statements, 354.475, 354.624-354.6245

             Trust funds to provide health and welfare benefits, 287.015

      Mortgage bankers, 645E.300-645E.320, 645E.360

      Mortgage brokers, 645B.060-645B.075, 645B.085

      Nevada Higher Education Tuition Trust Fund, 353B.180, 353B.190

      Podiatry, State Board of, 635.045

      Public administrators, 244.200

      Public Employees’ Benefits Program, 287.043

      Public money, certain entities receiving, 218.855

      Public purchasing, operating cost-savings measures, 332.360, 333A.082, 333A.084

      Public utilities, municipal utilities and retail customers, universal energy charge, 702.170

      Real estate brokers, trust accounts, 645.310

      Real property transfer taxes, county records, 375.019

      Regional development districts, 277.345

      Retirees’ Health and Welfare Benefits Fund, State, 287.04366

      Risk retention groups, 695E.160

      Savings and loan associations, 673.483

      Special license plates, charitable organizations receiving fees, 482.38272-482.38279

      Specialty court programs, 176.0613

      State agencies, 218.737-218.893, 353.325

      State, claims against, 227.160, 353.190

      State officers’ accounts, 281.310, 281.320, 353.195

      Taxpayers

             Business licensees, restrictions, notice requirements, 364.210, 364.220

             Cigarette taxes, 370.257

             Entitlement to exemption of tax or assessment, notice to taxpayer, 360.233

             Extension of date for completion, 360.232

             Motor vehicle fuel taxes, 365.130

             Notice to taxpayer, 360.232

             Policies, 360.095

             Real property transfer taxes, 375.120-375.150

             Refund or credit, 360.235

             Rights of taxpayers, 360.2905-360.294, 375.240-375.330

             Senior citizens’ property tax assistance, 427A.550, 427A.590

      Thrift companies, 658.055, 677.410, 677.435, 677.470

      Title loan services, 604A.720-604A.740

      Video service providers, 711.680

AUDUBON SOCIETY (See also NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS)

      Property tax exemptions, 361.135, 361.155

AURALLY HANDICAPPED (See DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING, PERSONS WHO ARE)

AUTHENTICATION (See EVIDENCE)

AUTISM

      Disabilities, persons with, benefits and privileges, ch. 426

      Special education programs, ch. 395

      Treatment of children with emotional disturbance, ch. 433B

AUTOMATED TELLERS

      Card or other device to withdraw money automatically, unlawful use, 205.220, 205.222

      Electronic terminals

             Authority to operate, 660.050

             Branch office, terminal excluded from definition, 660.050

             Definition, 660.045

             Sharing of space, 660.095

             Transaction fees and records, 660.052

      Electronic transfers, construction of laws, 660.105

      Local governments, placement at locations where entity receives payments, 354.780

      Offices for mechanical tellers

             Annual fee, 660.075

             Application to establish, fee, 660.075

             Authorization to operate, 660.065

             Branch office, office excluded from definition, 660.065

             Discontinuance, 660.085

             Employees, 660.055

             Night depositories, 660.055

             Sharing of space, 660.095

      Safety provisions

             Applicability of laws, 660.225

             Definitions, 660.115-660.185

             Evaluation procedures, 660.195

             Lighting requirements, 660.205

             Notice of basic precautions, 660.215

             Preemption of local codes, ordinances and regulations, 660.235

      State agencies, placement at locations where agency receives payments, 353.147

AUTOMOBILE CLUBS (See MOTOR CLUBS)

AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE (See INSURANCE—Motor vehicles)

AUTOMOBILE REPOSSESSORS (See REPOSSESSORS)

AUTOMOBILE WRECKERS

      Abandoned vehicles

             Fees for towing, 487.095

             Lien for towing and storing, 487.270

             Removal and disposition, 487.205-487.300

      Administrative fines for violations, 487.990

      Automotive Affairs, Advisory Board on, representation, 487.002

      Bond or deposit in lieu, 487.060

      Child support, effect of failure to satisfy arrearages, 487.003, 487.005

      Complaints of financial misconduct, disclosure of financial records, 487.160

      Compliance Enforcement, Division of, duties, 481.048

      Definition, 487.047

      Disciplinary actions, 487.160

      Identification number or mark on part or vehicle, unlawful acts, penalties, 482.5505, 482.551, 482.5533

      Injunctions, 487.990

      Junk vehicles, duties, 487.260

      License

             Application, 487.050

             Denial, suspension or revocation, 487.003, 487.005, 487.160, 487.165

             Expiration and renewal, 487.070, 487.080

             Issuance, 487.070, 487.080

             Posting, 487.070

             Qualifications, 487.050, 487.060, 487.073

      License plates, 482.2717

      Nonrepairable vehicles

             Certificates

                   Insurers, request to state agency if owner fails to provide title, 487.800

                   Prohibited acts, penalties, 108.365, 482.555

             Definitions, 487.710-487.790

             Requirements, prohibited acts, 487.880

             Sales, penalty for failure to disclose, 108.365

             Salvage titles, issuance prohibited, 487.810

      Operation of vehicles without registration, 487.090

      Parking facilities, report to law enforcement agency on towing vehicle without knowledge of owner, 487.037

      Place of business, requirements, 487.073

      Presumption of dismantling, 487.180

      Property, exemption from execution, 21.090

      Records, 487.170

      Registration for authorization to operate garage, 487.530-487.570

      Registration of vehicles for which salvage title issued, 487.860

      Salvage pool operators, purchase of vehicles from, 487.070, 487.470, 487.480

      Salvage title, contents and issuance, 482.470, 487.115, 487.800-487.820

      Salvage vehicles

             Definitions, 487.710-487.790

             Repairs, estimates, 487.890

             Sales, duties concerning, 487.800

      Service vehicles, 487.190

      Stored vehicles, notification to legal owner and holder of security interest, 487.010, 487.030

      Title and registration of vehicle, transmittal to Department of Motor Vehicles, 487.100

      Total loss vehicles

             Definitions, 487.710-487.790

             Removal from State, requirements, penalties, 487.870

             Salvage vehicles, 487.800

      Tow cars, laws inapplicable to wreckers, 706.453

      Unlicensed activities unlawful, 487.050

      Violations, civil and criminal penalties, 487.200, 487.990

AUTOMOBILES (See MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAFFIC CONTROL)

AUTOMOTIVE AFFAIRS, ADVISORY BOARD ON

      Creation, duties, 487.002

      Qualifications of members, 232A.020, 487.002

      Vacancies, 232A.020

AUTOPSIES

      Anatomical gifts, duties of coroners, 451.596, 451.597

      Authorization for, 451.010

      Death of child, multidisciplinary teams to review, access to records, 432B.407, 432B.4075

      Health insurance policy to contain provision relating to, 689A.140, 689B.080

      Minors, notice to parents or guardian, placement of internal organs, 440.433

      Occupational diseases, 617.380

      Records, access by certain medical review committees, 450B.870

      Sudden infant death syndrome, 440.435

AVIATION

      Aeronautics

             Enforcement of laws, 493.190

             Instructors, licensing, 493.170

             Regulation, 493.130-493.200

      Air ambulances (See EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES—Ambulances and vehicles of fire-fighting agencies)

      Air carriers (See CARRIERS)

      Air space, ownership and sovereignty, 493.030, 493.040

      Air transport companies

             Acquisition of property, 495.070-495.210

             Property tax on interstate or intercounty property, 361.318-361.321, 361.403

      Aircraft (See AIRCRAFT)

      Airport authorities (See AIRPORT AUTHORITIES)

      Airports (See AIRPORTS)

      Civil Air Patrol (See CIVIL AIR PATROL)

      Contracts entered into while in flight over State, jurisdiction, 493.090

      County departments of aviation, authority to approve claims for fees or deposits paid to, 354.240

      Crimes and torts committed while in flight over State, jurisdiction, 493.080

      Flight, lawfulness of, 493.050

      Fuel specifications, unlawful to sell nonconforming fuel, 590.073

      Fuel tax (See AVIATION FUEL TAX; JET OR TURBINE-POWERED AIRCRAFT FUEL, TAX ON)

      Helicopters (See HELICOPTERS)

      Hunting from aircraft, 501.376, 503.005, 503.010, 504.490

      Instructors, licensing, 493.170

      Land, damage to, presumptions of liability, liens, 493.060

      License requirements, 493.150-493.180

      Master plans, contents of transportation plan, 278.160

      Navigational chart, contents and fee, 493.210

      Passenger defined, 493.020

      Presumptions of liability for injuries, 493.060

      Regulation of aeronautics, 493.130-493.200

      Skydiving businesses, regulation, ch. 498

      Sovereignty of air space, 493.030

      Trespass on land, 493.060

      Unemployment compensation, applicability to certain employment, 612.070, 612.100

      United States certificate, permit or license required, 493.150

AVIATION FUEL TAX

      Administration and enforcement

             Costs of administration, 408.235

             Enforcement, 365.530, 365.610

             Generally, 365.100-365.150, 481.023

             Prosecution of violators, payment of costs, 365.590

      Audits, examinations and inquiries, 365.130

      Collection of tax

             Injunction or other process to prevent collection prohibited, 365.450

             Liability for uncollected taxes, 365.346, 365.351

             Maintenance of separate account in trust for State, 365.330

             Reimbursement for costs of collection, 365.330

             Unlicensed persons, duties, 365.327, 365.330

      Confidentiality of certain records and information, 365.138

      Criminal penalties, 365.580

      Dealers

             Definition, 365.020

             Discontinuance, sale or transfer of business, 365.306

             Duties, 365.170, 365.240

             Licenses

                   Application, 365.280

                   Bond or other security, 365.290

                   Fees, limitation on levy by local governments, 364.210, 365.210

                   Issuance or denial, 365.300, 365.302

                   Penalty for operation of business without, 360A.365, 365.270, 365.570

                   Renewal, 365.304

                   Suspension, cancellation or revocation, 365.310

                   Term and transferability, 365.304

             Records, 365.500

      Deficiency determinations, 360A.100-360A.220

      Definition of aviation fuel, 365.015

      Delinquent taxes

             Action for collection, 360A.260

             Agreements for payment, 360A.080

             Collection, 360A.260-360A.440

            Judgments for taxes, 360A.270-360A.320

             Liens, 360A.300, 360A.310, 360A.330, 360A.340

             Notice of delinquency and demand for payment, 360A.370, 360A.380

             Seizure of property, 360A.400-360A.440

             Suspension of licenses, 365.310

             Waiver or reduction of taxes, penalties and interest, 360A.070

             Warrants for collection, 360A.350, 360A.360

             When tax becomes delinquent, 365.340

      Distribution and use of proceeds, 365.565

      Examinations, investigations and inspections, 365.500

      Exchange of information with other states, 365.140

      Exemptions

             Generally, 365.220, 365.230

             Reports of exempt exports and sales, form and contents, 365.240

             Sale of exempt fuel for nonexempt use, collection of taxes, 365.200

             Time to claim exemption on export to another state, 365.250

             When fuel not deemed to be exported, 365.260

      Fines, 365.600

      Fuel deemed distributed, 365.095

      Governmental entity includes airport authority, 365.038

      Imposition of tax

             Limitation on levy by local government, 364.210, 365.210

             Mandatory tax, rate, 365.170

             Optional tax, rate, 365.203

             Reports to Legislature, 244.33516

      Jeopardized taxes, determination, 360A.230-360A.250

      Judgments for taxpayers, 365.480, 365.490

      Local fees or taxes based on income or revenue of private enterprise, exclusion of certain gross revenue, 364.210, 365.210

      Overpayments

             Action to recover, 365.460-365.490

             Offsetting of certain overpayments, 360A.110

             Redeterminations, 360A.210

             Refunds prohibited, 365.370

             Unlawful acts, 365.570

      Payment of tax

             Date due, 365.330

             Discontinuance of business, 365.306

             Dishonored method of payment, effect, 360A.040

             Exempt sales, payment by purchasers, 365.230

             Extension of time, 360A.050

             Failure to pay, penalties, 360A.060, 365.570, 365.580, 365.600

             Liability for uncollected taxes, 365.346, 365.351

             Remittance, 365.135

             Unlicensed persons collecting tax, 365.327

             When payment by mail deemed received, 365.330

      Priority of taxes and related liens, 360A.090

      Records

             Export certificates, maintenance, 365.230

             Maintenance, contents and examination, 365.500, 365.510

      Reports

             Deliveries by transporters, 365.520

             Discontinuance of business, 365.306

             Exempt exports and sales, 365.240

             Extension of time for filing, 365.135

             Fuel sold, distributed or used, monthly reports, 365.170

             Unlawful acts, penalties, 365.570, 365.572, 365.580, 365.600

             Unlicensed persons collecting tax, 365.327

      Retailers

             Definition, 365.080

             Liability for uncollected taxes, 365.346, 365.351

             Records, 365.510

      Rights of taxpayers, 360A.032-360A.036

      Sealing of pumps or metered pipes and hoses of rack, conditions, notice, 365.605

      Successor or assignee to withhold tax or equivalent assets from purchase price, liability for failure to withhold, 360A.390

      Transporters

             Definition, 365.092

             Discontinuance, sale or transfer of business, 365.306

             Documentation required when transporting fuel, 365.530

            Licenses

                   Application, 365.280

                   Fees, limitation on levy by local governments, 364.210, 365.210

                   Issuance or denial, 365.300, 365.302

                   Penalty for operation of business without, 360A.365, 365.270, 365.570

                   Renewal, 365.304

                   Suspension, cancellation or revocation, 365.310

                   Term and transferability, 365.304

             Records, 365.500

      Unlawful acts, penalties, 365.142, 365.570-365.605

      Waiver or reduction of taxes, penalties and interest, 360A.070

AWARD (See ARBITRATION)