Nev. Rev. Stat. § 451.705

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 451.705 - Effect of execution of order for cremation; liability for article of value delivered with remains
1. The signer of an order for the cremation of human remains warrants the truth of the facts set forth in the order, including the identity of the person whose remains are to be cremated, and his or her own authority to order cremation. The signer is personally liable for any damage resulting from the falsity of a warranted fact or from his or her lack of authority.
2. The operator of a crematory may cremate human remains upon receipt of an order signed by the agent. The operator has no liability for cremating the remains or releasing the cremated remains pursuant to the order.
3. The operator of a crematory is not liable for any article of value delivered with human remains.

NRS 451.705

Added to NRS by 1993, 2606
Added to NRS by 1993, 2606