Nev. Rev. Stat. § 440.030

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 440.030 - "Live birth" defined

As used in this chapter, "live birth" means a birth in which the child shows evidence of life after complete birth. A birth is complete when the child is entirely outside the person giving birth, even if the cord is uncut and the placenta still attached. The words "evidence of life" include heart action, breathing or coordinated movement of voluntary muscle.

NRS 440.030

[Part 25a:199:1911; added 1941, 381; 1931 NCL § 5259.01]-(NRS A 2021, 3428)
Amended by 2021, Ch. 517,§1.3, eff. 1/1/2022.
Part 25a:199:1911; added 1941, 381; 1931 NCL § 5259.01