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2011 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 424 - Foster Homes for Children
NRS 424.020 - Regulations concerning licensure; minimum standards and rules for regulation of family foster homes, specialized foster homes and group foster homes.

Universal Citation:
NV Rev Stat ยง 424.020 (2011)
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1. The Division, in consultation with each licensing authority in a county whose population is 100,000 or more, shall adopt regulations to:

(a) Establish procedures and requirements for the licensure of family foster homes, specialized foster homes and group foster homes; and

(b) Monitor such licensure.

2. The Division, in cooperation with the State Board of Health and the State Fire Marshal, shall:

(a) Establish reasonable minimum standards for family foster homes, specialized foster homes and group foster homes.

(b) Prescribe rules for the regulation of family foster homes, specialized foster homes and group foster homes.

3. All family foster homes, specialized foster homes and group foster homes licensed pursuant to this chapter must conform to the standards established and the rules prescribed in subsection 2.

[Part 2:185:1939; 1931 NCL 1061.01] (NRS A 1963, 908; 1967, 1154; 1973, 1165, 1406; 1993, 2696; 2001 Special Session, 23; 2009, 1487)

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