Title 54

NRS 629.111 “Genetic information” defined. “Genetic information” means any information that is obtained from a genetic test. (Added to NRS by 1997, 1463)

NRS 629.121 “Genetic test” defined. “Genetic test” means a test, including a laboratory test that uses deoxyribonucleic acid extracted from the cells of a person or a diagnostic test, to determine the presence of abnormalities or deficiencies, including carrier status, that: 1. A…

NRS 629.131 Applicability. 1. The provisions of NRS 629.101 to 629.201, inclusive, do not apply to any action taken by an insurer or a third-party administrator relating to a policy that provides coverage for long-term care or disability income. 2. As used in this section, “third…

NRS 629.141 Right to inspect or obtain. A person who takes a genetic test may inspect or obtain any genetic information included in the records of the test. (Added to NRS by 1997, 1463)

NRS 629.151 Obtaining genetic information of person without consent unlawful; exceptions. It is unlawful to obtain any genetic information of a person without first obtaining the informed consent of the person or the person’s legal guardian pursuant to NRS 629.181, unless the inf…

NRS 629.161 Retention of genetic information that identifies person without consent unlawful; exceptions; destruction of genetic information. 1. It is unlawful to retain genetic information that identifies a person, without first obtaining the informed consent of the person or th…

NRS 629.171 Disclosure of identity genetic information of person without consent unlawful; exceptions. It is unlawful to disclose or to compel a person to disclose the identity of a person who was the subject of a genetic test or to disclose genetic information of that person in …

NRS 629.181 Procedure for obtaining consent of person; regulations. 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the State Board of Health shall by regulation: (a) Establish a procedure for obtaining the informed consent of a person pursuant to NRS 629.101 to 629.201, inclusi…

NRS 629.191 Penalty. A person who violates any of the provisions of NRS 629.151, 629.161 or 629.171 is guilty of a misdemeanor. (Added to NRS by 1997, 1465)

NRS 629.201 Right to bring civil action for disclosure of genetic information. Any person who suffers an injury as a result of the disclosure of his or her genetic information by another person in violation of NRS 629.171 may bring a civil action for the recovery of his or her ac…

NRS 629.250 Disqualification from licensure or disciplinary action for providing or assisting in provision of certain reproductive health care services prohibited. 1. A health care licensing board shall not disqualify a person from licensure or subject any person to discipline so…

NRS 629.260 Assisted reproduction: Written agreement required for provision of reproductive material to patient by health care facility; civil penalty and certain notification for violation. 1. A health care facility shall not provide a patient with human reproductive material fo…

NRS 629.300 Definitions. As used in NRS 629.300 to 629.390, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 629.310, 629.320 and 629.330 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 2009, 2743)

NRS 629.310 “Allogeneic” defined. “Allogeneic” means originating from the body of another person. (Added to NRS by 2009, 2743)

NRS 629.320 “Autologous” defined. “Autologous” means originating from within a person’s own body. (Added to NRS by 2009, 2743)

NRS 629.330 “Nonembryonic cells” defined. “Nonembryonic cells” means autologous or allogeneic cellular material, including, without limitation, stem cells and immune cells, that: 1. Has not been isolated or obtained directly from human embryos; and 2. May have been or may be comb…

NRS 629.340 Scope of regulation, disciplinary action, liabilities or penalties for engaging in authorized activities. 1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any department, commission, board or agency of a state or local government, including, without limitation, a state …

NRS 629.350 Provisions do not indicate status of authorized activities under federal law. Nothing in NRS 629.300 to 629.390, inclusive, shall be construed to indicate the status of any of the activities authorized pursuant to NRS 629.300 to 629.390, inclusive, as regards federal …

NRS 629.360 Operation of cell or tissue bank authorized. 1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a cell or tissue bank may operate in this State. 2. As used in this section, “cell or tissue bank” means a facility that stores nonembryonic cells or tissues, or both. (Added t…

NRS 629.370 Administration of nonembryonic cells. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, nonembryonic cells may be administered to a person by: 1. That person himself or herself; or 2. A person licensed or authorized in this State to administer or assist in the administratio…

NRS 629.380 Compounding of drug, medicine or health product using nonembryonic cells authorized. Notwithstanding any other provision of law: 1. A drug, medicine or health product may be compounded using as an ingredient, by itself or with other ingredients, nonembryonic cells; an…

NRS 629.390 Importation and administration of certain compounds, drugs or treatments containing nonembryonic cells authorized. Notwithstanding any other provision of law: 1. A person may import into this State any compound, drug or other treatment containing nonembryonic cells if…

NRS 629.400 Legislative declaration. The Legislature hereby finds and declares that: 1. Access to high-quality health care service is of concern to all persons; 2. Access to such service is severely limited for some residents of this State, particularly those who reside in remote…

NRS 629.410 Definitions. As used in NRS 629.400 to 629.490, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 629.420, 629.430 and 629.440 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 2013, 2280)

NRS 629.420 “Division” defined. “Division” means the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Human Services. (Added to NRS by 2013, 2280)

NRS 629.430 “Sponsoring organization” defined. “Sponsoring organization” means an organization that: 1. Organizes or arranges for the provision of voluntary health care service in association with one or more providers of health care; and 2. Is registered with the Division pursua…

NRS 629.440 “Voluntary health care service” defined. “Voluntary health care service” means professional health care service that is provided to a patient by a provider of health care: 1. Without charge to the patient or to a third party on behalf of the patient; and 2. In associa…

NRS 629.450 Provider of health care authorized to provide voluntary health care service; limitations. 1. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary and except as otherwise provided in this section, a provider of health care may provide voluntary health care service in t…

NRS 629.460 Sponsoring organization required to register with Division; contents of form; registration deemed prima facie evidence of due care; authority of Division to revoke registration. 1. A sponsoring organization shall, before organizing or arranging for the provision of vo…

NRS 629.470 Provider of health care required to carry liability insurance. Each provider of health care who provides voluntary health care service pursuant to NRS 629.400 to 629.490, inclusive, shall obtain or otherwise carry, before providing such service, a policy of profession…

NRS 629.480 Provider of health care required to report suspension or revocation of license or certificate, other disciplinary action or information concerning malpractice to Division; submission of fingerprints. A provider of health care currently providing voluntary health care …

NRS 629.490 Regulations. The Division shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of NRS 629.400 to 629.490, inclusive. (Added to NRS by 2013, 2282) TELEHEALTH

NRS 629.510 Legislative findings and declarations. The Legislature hereby finds and declares that: 1. Health care services provided through telehealth are often as effective as health care services provided in person; 2. The provision of services through telehealth does not detra…

NRS 629.515 Valid license or certificate required; exceptions; restrictions; jurisdiction over and applicability of laws; conditions for establishment of relationship with patient using telehealth; use for conduct of forensic medical examination of apparent victim of sexual assau…

NRS 629.550 Duty to place patient who communicates certain threats on mental health crisis hold or petition court to order such hold or to make reasonable effort to timely communicate threats to certain persons; civil or criminal liability or disciplinary action. 1. If a patient …

NRS 629.580 Provision of services is not violation of law based on unlicensed practice; exceptions; required disclosures; penalty; applicability. 1. A person who provides wellness services in accordance with this section, but who is not licensed, certified or registered in this S…

NRS 629.600 Conversion therapy prohibited. 1. A psychotherapist shall not provide any conversion therapy to a person who is under 18 years of age regardless of the willingness of the person or his or her parent or legal guardian to authorize such therapy. 2. Any violation of subs…

NRS 629.610 Certain uses of artificial intelligence systems prohibited; exceptions for certain administrative support tasks. 1. Except as otherwise provided by subsection 2 and, where applicable, the policy adopted by the Department of Education pursuant to NRS 391.297, a provide…

NRS 629.620 Rights of person examined; testimony or reports of examiner not privileged communications; suspension of examination; right of action for violation; exceptions. 1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law and except as otherwise provided in this section, a person co…

NRS 629.650 “Person with limited English proficiency” defined. As used in NRS 629.650 to 629.700, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, “person with limited English proficiency” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 449.143. (Added to NRS by 2025, 1071)

NRS 629.660 Reasonable steps to address language barriers; services to provide language assistance; review of machine-translated documents. 1. A provider of health care shall take reasonable steps to ensure that language barriers do not prevent a person with limited English profi…

NRS 629.670 Interpreters: Duties to provide and pay cost; duty to utilize qualified interpreter; exceptions. 1. A provider of health care shall not: (a) Require a person with limited English proficiency to provide his or her own interpreter or pay the cost of an interpreter; (b) …

NRS 629.680 Interpreters: Remote interpreters; use of certain communication technology. 1. A provider of health care may use a remote interpreter to provide interpreting services necessary to comply with NRS 629.660 if the provider of health care utilizes audio-visual communicati…

NRS 629.690 Interpreters: Required qualifications of interpreters and translators. An interpreter or translator is qualified to provide interpretation or translation services pursuant to NRS 629.650 to 629.700, inclusive, if the interpreter or translator: 1. Has demonstrated prof…

NRS 629.700 Grounds for disciplinary action. 1. A provider of health care who violates any provision of NRS 629.650 to 629.700, inclusive, may be disciplined by the board, agency or other entity in this State by which he or she is licensed, certified or regulated. 2. The board, a…

NRS 629A.100 Text of Compact. The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact is hereby ratified and entered into with all other jurisdictions legally joining the Compact, in substantially the form set forth in this chapter: INTERSTATE MEDICAL LICENSURE COMPACT ARTICLE 1. PURPOSE In ord…