Nev. Rev. Stat. § 207.297

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1

Section 207.297 - Discrimination: Definitions

As used in NRS 207.300 and 207.310:

1. "Disability" means, with respect to a person:

(a) A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of the person;

(b) A record of such an impairment; or

(c) Being regarded as having such an impairment.

2. "Familial status" means the fact that a person:

(a) Lives with a child under the age of 18 and has:

(1) Lawful custody of the child; or

(2) Written permission to live with the child from the person who has lawful custody of the child;

(b) Is pregnant; or

(c) Has begun a proceeding to adopt or otherwise obtain lawful custody of a child.

3. "Sexual orientation" means having or being perceived as having an orientation for heterosexuality, homosexuality or bisexuality.

NRS 207.297

Added to NRS by 1991, 1981; A 1995, 1988; 2011, 870; 2013, 65

Amended by 2013, Ch. 22,§5, eff. 10/1/2013.

Added to NRS by 1991, 1981; A 1995, 1988; 2011, 870