Nev. Rev. Stat. § 233.020

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

Section 233.020 - Definitions

As used in this chapter:

1. "Administrator" means the Administrator of the Commission.

2. "Commission" means the Nevada Equal Rights Commission within the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

3. "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.

4. "Gender identity or expression" means a gender-related identity, appearance, expression or behavior of a person, regardless of the person's assigned sex at birth.

5. "Member" means a member of the Nevada Equal Rights Commission.

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

NRS 233.020

Added to NRS by 1961, 732; A 1971, 886; 1975, 222; 1991, 1019; 2003, 1326; 2005, 22nd Special Session, 93; 2011, 500, 871, 876