2011 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children and Adults
NRS 127.220 - Definitions.
As used in NRS 127.220 to 127.310, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. Agency which provides child welfare services has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 432B.030.
2. Arrange the placement of a child means to make preparations for or bring about any agreement or understanding concerning the adoption of a child.
3. Child-placing agency means a nonprofit corporation organized pursuant to chapter 82 of NRS, and licensed by the Division to place children for adoption or permanent free care.
4. Person includes a hospital.
5. Recommend the placement of a child means to suggest to a child-placing agency that a prospective adoptive parent be allowed to adopt a specific child, born or in utero.
(Added to NRS by 1963, 1298; A 1981, 719; 1985, 508; 1987, 2051; 1989, 531; 1991, 1310; 1993, 71, 2685, 2734; 1999, 2026; 2001 Special Session, 8)
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