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TITLE 38 PUBLIC WELFARE
Chapter 427A Services to Aging Persons and Persons With Disabilities
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
- NRS 427A.010 Declaration of legislative purpose.
- NRS 427A.020 Definitions.
- NRS 427A.021 "Administrator" defined.
- NRS 427A.022 "Advocate" defined.
- NRS 427A.023 "Commission" defined.
- NRS 427A.024 "Day care center" defined.
- NRS 427A.025 "Department" defined.
- NRS 427A.026 "Director" defined.
- NRS 427A.027 "Division" defined.
- NRS 427A.028 "Facility for long-term care" defined.
- NRS 427A.029 "Frail elderly person" defined.
- NRS 427A.0291 "Intermediary service organization" defined.
- NRS 427A.0293 "Ombudsman" defined.
- NRS 427A.0295 "Resident" defined.
- NRS 427A.030 Liberal construction. NEVADA COMMISSION ON AGING
- NRS 427A.032 Creation; appointment and terms of members; vacancies; removal.
- NRS 427A.034 Meetings; quorum; regulations; subcommittees and advisory committees.
- NRS 427A.036 Compensation of members and former members; payment of expenses; expenditures.
- NRS 427A.038 Powers and duties. AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES DIVISION
- NRS 427A.040 Powers and duties.
- NRS 427A.050 Department designated agency to administer federal grants.
- NRS 427A.060 Administrator: Appointment; qualifications.
- NRS 427A.070 Administrator: Powers and duties.
- NRS 427A.080 Agreements and arrangements with Federal Government.
- NRS 427A.090 Compliance with federal requirements; disbursement of state money for matching federal grants.
- NRS 427A.100 Custody and disbursement of money by State Treasurer.
- NRS 427A.110 Aging and Disability Services Division's Gift Account.
- NRS 427A.120 Political activities prohibited; penalty. NEVADA COMMISSION ON SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
- NRS 427A.121 "Commission" defined.
- NRS 427A.1211 Creation; membership; terms of members; removal of member.
- NRS 427A.1213 Election of Chair; meetings; quorum; rules of governance; appointment of subcommittees and advisory committees.
- NRS 427A.1215 Salary of members; members entitled to per diem.
- NRS 427A.1217 Duties; powers. SPECIALIST FOR RIGHTS OF ELDERLY PERSONS
- NRS 427A.122 "Elderly person" defined.
- NRS 427A.123 Office created.
- NRS 427A.1232 Appointment; qualifications; removal from office.
- NRS 427A.1234 Duties and powers of Specialist.
- NRS 427A.1236 Confidentiality of records. STATE LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN
- NRS 427A.125 Creation of Office; appointment; duties.
- NRS 427A.127 Appointment of advocates to assist Ombudsman; Administrator authorized to create volunteer advocacy program and appoint volunteer advocates.
- NRS 427A.135 Investigation; entry into facility; interference prohibited; penalty; right of resident concerning visits with Ombudsman or advocate; immunity for investigations performed by Ombudsman or advocate.
- NRS 427A.136 Investigation of complaint involving person who is less than 60 years of age.
- NRS 427A.138 Retaliation prohibited; penalty.
- NRS 427A.145 Conduct of investigation.
- NRS 427A.155 Referral of results of investigation to appropriate agency; notification of disposition.
- NRS 427A.165 Regulations. COMPLAINTS AGAINST CERTAIN FACILITIES, AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE CARE FOR OLDER PATIENTS
- NRS 427A.175 Complaint for damage to property of older patient: Filing; investigation and settlement; hearing; payment of damages. PROGRAM TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES TO FRAIL ELDERLY PERSONS
- NRS 427A.250 Aging and Disability Services Division to establish and administer program; goals of program; regulations.
- NRS 427A.255 Establishment and administration of program of all-inclusive care for the elderly.
- NRS 427A.260 Provision of services; contracts.
- NRS 427A.270 Division authorized to apply for, accept and expend grants of money or other assistance; fees for services.
- NRS 427A.280 Tests and demonstrations. COMMUNITY ADVOCATE FOR ELDER RIGHTS
- NRS 427A.300 Creation of Office; appointment; qualifications.
- NRS 427A.310 Duties. NEVADA SILVER HAIRED LEGISLATIVE FORUM
- NRS 427A.320 Creation.
- NRS 427A.330 Nomination, appointment and terms of members.
- NRS 427A.340 Qualifications of members.
- NRS 427A.350 Ex officio membership of National Silver Haired Congress.
- NRS 427A.360 Vacancies in membership.
- NRS 427A.370 Election, terms and duties of officers; assistance from Legislative Counsel Bureau.
- NRS 427A.380 Public hearings; meetings; formation of committees; compliance with Open Meeting Law.
- NRS 427A.390 Powers.
- NRS 427A.395 Duties concerning money received and expenses incurred.
- NRS 427A.400 Compensation of members. PROPERTY TAX ASSISTANCE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
- NRS 427A.450 Legislative findings and declaration.
- NRS 427A.455 Definitions.
- NRS 427A.460 "Claim" defined.
- NRS 427A.465 "Claimant" defined.
- NRS 427A.470 "Home" defined.
- NRS 427A.475 "Household" defined.
- NRS 427A.480 "Household income" defined.
- NRS 427A.485 "Income" defined.
- NRS 427A.490 "Lot" defined.
- NRS 427A.495 "Property taxes accrued" defined.
- NRS 427A.500 "Rent" defined.
- NRS 427A.505 "Senior citizen" defined.
- NRS 427A.510 Determination of which member of household is claimant.
- NRS 427A.515 Homeowner's refund: Entitlement; limitation.
- NRS 427A.520 Renter's refund: Entitlement; limitation.
- NRS 427A.522 Calculation of homeowner's refund and renter's refund.
- NRS 427A.525 Rent deemed to constitute accrued property tax.
- NRS 427A.530 Filing of claims with county assessor; processing of claim.
- NRS 427A.535 Action by Division on claim.
- NRS 427A.540 Disallowance of claim.
- NRS 427A.545 Eligibility unaffected by receipt of other assistance if claim for exemption filed; assessed valuation reduced by amount of exemption.
- NRS 427A.550 Division may expend money from Senior Citizens' Property Tax Assistance Account for audit of claims processed by county assessor.
- NRS 427A.555 Multiple claims prohibited.
- NRS 427A.560 Survival of right to assistance on death of claimant.
- NRS 427A.565 Revocation of grant of assistance for improper claim; restitution.
- NRS 427A.570 Claim to be disallowed and refund to be repaid with penalty if property acquired to obtain benefits.
- NRS 427A.575 Excessive or fraudulent claim; penalty.
- NRS 427A.580 Penalty for false statement or use of fraudulent device.
- NRS 427A.585 Administrative and judicial review.
- NRS 427A.590 Administration by Division; regulations.
- NRS 427A.595 Senior Citizens' Property Tax Assistance Account: Purposes; use.
- NRS 427A.600 Disclosure of personal or confidential information prohibited. INTERMEDIARY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
- NRS 427A.701 Authority to provide services.
- NRS 427A.703 Certificate required; penalty.
- NRS 427A.705 Application for certificate: Contents.
- NRS 427A.707 Application for certificate: Social security number required. [Effective until the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.]
- NRS 427A.709 Application for certificate: Statement regarding obligation of child support; grounds for denial; duty of Division. [Effective until the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.]
- NRS 427A.711 Application for certificate: Fee.
- NRS 427A.713 Certificate: Issuance; nontransferability.
- NRS 427A.715 Certificate: Form; contents.
- NRS 427A.717 Certificate: Expiration and renewal.
- NRS 427A.719 Certificate: Grounds for denial, suspension or revocation.
- NRS 427A.721 Certificate: Suspension for failure to pay child support or comply with certain subpoenas or warrants; reinstatement. [Effective until the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.]
- NRS 427A.723 Provisional certificate.
- NRS 427A.725 Deposit of money received from certification; expenses of Division to enforce provisions.
- NRS 427A.727 Powers of Division.
- NRS 427A.729 Administrative sanctions: Imposition by Division; consequences of failure to pay; use of money collected.
- NRS 427A.731 Administrative sanctions: Regulations.
- NRS 427A.733 Notice by Division of disciplinary action; exception; appeal.
- NRS 427A.735 Initial and periodic investigations of criminal history of employee or independent contractor.
- NRS 427A.737 Maintenance and availability of certain records regarding employees and independent contractors.
- NRS 427A.739 Termination of employee or independent contractor required for conviction for certain crimes; reasonable time to correct information; liability of organization.
- NRS 427A.741 Additional grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of certificate.
- NRS 427A.743 Action to enjoin violations.
- NRS 427A.745 Prosecution by district attorney. SUBCOMMITTEE ON COMMUNICATION SERVICES FOR PERSONS WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING AND PERSONS WITH SPEECH DISABILITIES
- NRS 427A.750 Subcommittee on Communication Services for Persons Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Persons With Speech Disabilities: Creation; membership; terms; vacancies; quorum; compensation; members holding public office or employed by governmental entity; powers and duties. USE OF SIGNATURE STAMPS BY CERTAIN PERSONS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
- NRS 427A.755 Circumstances under which signature stamp may be used; treatment of signature stamps; standards regarding signature stamps; regulations. INTERAGENCY ADVISORY BOARD ON TRANSITION SERVICES
- NRS 427A.760 Definitions. [Effective through June 30, 2013.]
- NRS 427A.762 "Advisory Board" defined. [Effective through June 30, 2013.]
- NRS 427A.764 "Committee" defined. [Effective through June 30, 2013.]
- NRS 427A.766 "State Rehabilitation Council" defined. [Effective through June 30, 2013.]
- NRS 427A.768 "Transition services" defined. [Effective through June 30, 2013.]
- NRS 427A.770 Creation; membership; designation of representative; appointment of members. [Effective through June 30, 2013.]
- NRS 427A.772 Terms and reappointment of members; vacancies. [Effective through June 30, 2013.]
- NRS 427A.774 Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair; meetings; Secretary; regulations; quorum. [Effective through June 30, 2013.]
- NRS 427A.776 Members serve without compensation; members entitled to per diem; members holding public office or employed by governmental entity. [Effective through June 30, 2013.]
- NRS 427A.778 Powers. [Effective through June 30, 2013.]
- NRS 427A.780 Annual report. [Effective through June 30, 2013.] PROGRAM TO ENABLE PERSONS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES TO LIVE IN UNSUPERVISED SETTING
- NRS 427A.791 "Person with a physical disability" defined.
- NRS 427A.793 Establishment; regulations.
- NRS 427A.795 Required elements of essential personal care. PROGRAM TO PROVIDE DEVICES FOR TELECOMMUNICATION TO PERSONS WITH IMPAIRED SPEECH OR HEARING
- NRS 427A.797 Development and administration; surcharge; creation and use of Account for Services for Persons With Impaired Speech or Hearing. TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES
- NRS 427A.800 "Traumatic brain injury" defined.
- NRS 427A.810 Duties of Division.
- NRS 427A.820 Hospitals required to report information relating to persons with traumatic brain injuries to Division; penalty.
- NRS 427A.830 Liability for disclosure of information in bad faith or with malicious purpose.
- NRS 427A.840 Subcommittee on Traumatic Brain Injuries: Creation; appointment of members; terms; Chair; service without compensation; payment of per diem; powers.
- NRS 427A.850 Program for Persons With Traumatic Brain Injuries: Establishment; services.
- NRS 427A.860 Regulations.
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