Nev. Admin. Code § 427A.010

Current through December 31, 2024

Section 427A.010 - Definitions

As used in NAC 427A.010 to 427A.310, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. "Advocate" includes a volunteer advocate appointed by the Ombudsman pursuant to NRS 427A.127.

2. "Attorney for the Rights of Older Persons and Persons with a Physical Disability, an Intellectual Disability or a Related Condition" means the person appointed pursuant to NRS 427A.1232.

3. "Complainant" means a recipient who files a complaint pursuant to NRS 427A.125 to 427A.165, inclusive, or a person who files a complaint on behalf of a recipient. The term includes a person claiming retaliation for having filed a complaint, a person who provides information regarding a complaint, and an advocate or the representative of an advocate.

4. "Hearing officer" means the Attorney for the Rights of Older Persons and Persons with a Physical Disability, an Intellectual Disability or a Related Condition or a person designated by him or her.

5. "Person" means a natural person, partnership, association, corporation or other public or private entity.

6. "Respondent" means a person against whom a complaint has been filed.

Nev. Admin. Code § 427A.010

Added to NAC by Aging Services Div., eff. 6-19-90; A by R163-06, 9-18-2007; A by Aging & Disability Services Div. by R017-10, 7-22-2010; A by R111-19A, eff. 11/2/2020

NRS 427A.070, 427A.135, 427A.138