Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 159A.054 - Finding of court upon petition: Dismissal of petition; appointment of guardian1. If the court finds that the proposed protected minor is not in need of a guardian, the court shall dismiss the petition.2. If the court finds that appointment of a guardian is required, the court shall appoint a guardian of the proposed protected minor's person, estate, or person and estate.3. The court shall not find that a proposed protected minor is in need of a guardian solely because the person currently responsible for the proposed protected minor: (a) Is deaf, is blind or has another physical disability; or(b) Is the holder of a valid registry identification card.4. As used in this section: (a) "Blind" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 426.082.(b) "Holder of a valid registry identification card" means a person who holds a valid registry identification card as defined in NRS 678C.080 that identifies the person as: (1) Exempt from state prosecution for engaging in the medical use of cannabis; or(2) A designated primary caregiver as defined in NRS 678C.040.Added to NRS by 2017, 826, 3905; A 2019, 2758Amended by 2019, Ch. 437,§4, eff. 7/1/2019.Added by 2017, Ch. 172,§39, eff. 7/1/2017.