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NRS 427A.869 Activation of System by law enforcement agency to disseminate notice on behalf of missing endangered older person; prior consent of Department not required; notification of cancellation of activation and final disposition. 1. A law enforcement agency which has jurisd…

NRS 427A.870 Immunity of media outlet or any other public or private organization from civil liability for disseminating information about older person; immunity of person who establishes Internet website for System from civil liability for certain information placed on Internet …

NRS 427A.871 Definitions. As used in NRS 427A.871 to 427A.8803, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 427A.8713, 427A.8715 and 427A.8718 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 2011, 2709, 2719; A 2013,…

NRS 427A.8713 “Commission” defined. “Commission” means the Nevada Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorders created by NRS 427A.8801. (Added to NRS by 2019, 3055)

NRS 427A.8715 “Early intervention services” defined. “Early intervention services” has the meaning ascribed to it in 20 U.S.C. § 1432. (Added to NRS by 2019, 3055)

NRS 427A.8718 “Provider of health care” defined. “Provider of health care” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 629.031. (Added to NRS by 2025, 2573)

NRS 427A.8719 Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Treatment Assistance Program: Establishment; administration by Autism Treatment Assistance Program; authority of Program. 1. There is hereby established the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Treatment Assistance Program within the Divis…

NRS 427A.872 Division to adopt regulations prescribing statewide standard for measuring outcomes and assessing certain young persons with autism spectrum disorders; reports to Division. 1. The Division, in cooperation and guidance with the Department of Education, representatives…

NRS 427A.875 Autism Treatment Assistance Program: Establishment; duties; requirements for plan of treatment developed for participants; policies and services provided to be approved by Nevada Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorders. 1. There is hereby established the Autism Treat…

NRS 427A.878 Division required to ensure that personnel who provide early intervention services possess necessary knowledge and skills; early intervention screenings and assessments. 1. The Division shall ensure that the personnel employed by the Division who provide early interv…

NRS 427A.880 Referral to Autism Treatment Assistance Program. For an infant or toddler with a disability who has autism spectrum disorder and is eligible for early intervention services, the Division shall refer the infant or toddler to the Autism Treatment Assistance Program est…

NRS 427A.8801 Nevada Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorders: Creation; membership; term; compensation; vacancies; designation of Chair and Vice Chair; quorum. 1. The Nevada Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorders is hereby created within the Division. The Commission consists of …

NRS 427A.8802 Nevada Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorders: Meetings; subcommittees; administrative support; duties. 1. The Commission shall meet at least eight times each year at the call of the Governor or the Chair or a majority of its voting members. 2. The Commission may e…

NRS 427A.8803 Nevada Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorders: Report by Division. The Division shall submit to the Commission upon request a report containing the most current information available relating to: 1. The number of persons receiving early intervention services from t…

NRS 427A.882 Definitions. As used in NRS 427A.882 to 427A.896, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 427A.884, 427A.885 and 427A.886 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 2015, 1429)

NRS 427A.884 “Nevada ABLE Savings Program” defined. “Nevada ABLE Savings Program” means the program the State Treasurer established, or ensured the establishment of, as provided in NRS 427A.889. (Added to NRS by 2015, 1429)

NRS 427A.885 “Qualified ABLE program” defined. “Qualified ABLE program” has the meaning ascribed to it in the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014, 26 U.S.C. § 529A, as amended. (Added to NRS by 2015, 1429)

NRS 427A.886 “Trust Fund” defined. “Trust Fund” means the Nevada ABLE Savings Program Trust Fund created by NRS 427A.892. (Added to NRS by 2015, 1429)

NRS 427A.889 Establishment; regulations; gifts, grants or other sources of money. 1. The State Treasurer may adopt regulations to establish and carry out the Nevada ABLE Savings Program to comply with the requirements of a qualified ABLE program pursuant to 26 U.S.C. § 529A, as a…

NRS 427A.890 State Treasurer authorized to delegate powers and duties; contracts with other states. 1. The State Treasurer may delegate any of its administrative powers and duties specified in NRS 427A.882 to 427A.896, inclusive, if the State Treasurer determines that such delega…

NRS 427A.891 No full faith and credit for savings trust accounts and savings trust agreements. Savings trust accounts used and savings trust agreements entered into pursuant to NRS 427A.882 to 427A.896, inclusive, are not guaranteed by the full faith and credit of the State of Ne…

NRS 427A.892 Nevada ABLE Savings Program Trust Fund: Creation; property and income of Trust Fund; sources of money in Trust Fund; ownership and use of money in Trust Fund. 1. The Nevada ABLE Savings Program Trust Fund is hereby created. 2. The Trust Fund is an instrumentality of …

NRS 427A.893 Administration of Trust Fund and other certain accounts; certain administrative or investment agreements authorized; establishment and authorized uses of accounts. 1. The Trust Fund and any account established by the State Treasurer pursuant to this section must be a…

NRS 427A.894 Money provided for direct expenses or marketing not part of Trust Fund. The State Treasurer may accept and expend on behalf of the Trust Fund money provided by any entity for direct expenses or marketing. Such money is not a part of the Trust Fund. (Added to NRS by 2…

NRS 427A.895 Endorsement of insurance coverage to protect Trust Fund; insurance laws inapplicable to endorsement. The State Treasurer may endorse insurance coverage written exclusively to protect the Trust Fund, and account owners and beneficiaries of the Trust Fund, which may be…

NRS 427A.896 Investment plan for and investment of money in Trust Fund; investment managers for Program; duties and powers of State Treasurer concerning Program. 1. The State Treasurer shall establish a comprehensive investment plan for the money in the Trust Fund. 2. Notwithstan…

NRS 427A.900 Definitions. As used in NRS 427A.900 to 427A.940, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 427A.902 to 427A.910, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 2023, 3133)

NRS 427A.902 “Adult maltreatment” defined. “Adult maltreatment” means the abuse, neglect, exploitation, isolation or abandonment of an older person or a vulnerable person in violation of NRS 200.5099. (Added to NRS by 2023, 3133)

NRS 427A.904 “Committee” defined. “Committee” means the Vulnerable Adult Fatality Review Committee established by NRS 427A.920. (Added to NRS by 2023, 3133)

NRS 427A.906 “Facility or service provider” defined. “Facility or service provider” means: 1. Any facility or other entity licensed or certified pursuant to chapter 435, 449 or 449B of NRS. 2. A provider of emergency medical services. 3. A facility for long-term rehabilitation. 4…

NRS 427A.908 “Older person” defined. “Older person” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 228.255. (Added to NRS by 2023, 3133)

NRS 427A.910 “Vulnerable person” defined. “Vulnerable person” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 228.262. (Added to NRS by 2023, 3133)

NRS 427A.920 Establishment; membership; members serve without compensation; quorum; leave for members who are public employees; Chair; meetings; limited immunity; gifts, grants and donations; regulations. 1. The Vulnerable Adult Fatality Review Committee is hereby established wit…

NRS 427A.925 Duties and powers. 1. The Committee: (a) Shall review each death in this State that is known or suspected to have been caused by or be related to adult maltreatment and is referred to the Committee by the Division, a law enforcement agency or an adult related to the …

NRS 427A.930 Review of information concerning adult maltreatment; findings and recommendations; report; additional powers. 1. In addition to conducting reviews pursuant to NRS 427A.925, the Committee shall: (a) Within the limits of available resources: (1) Cross-reference databas…

NRS 427A.935 Authorized actions. The Committee may take any action necessary to carry out its duties, including, without limitation: 1. Consulting with experts and other interested persons to ensure the data collected is of the highest quality; 2. Entering into a contract or othe…

NRS 427A.940 Access to certain information and records; meetings with certain entities; subpoenas; use of data; confidentiality of information and records; meetings closed to public. 1. The Committee is entitled to access to: (a) All final investigative information of law enforce…