Nev. Rev. Stat. § 451.270

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 451.270 - Manner and time of reinterment
1. The remains of each person reinterred shall be placed in a separate and suitable receptacle and decently and respectfully interred not later than 1 year after the date on which the remains are disinterred under rules and regulations adopted by the cemetery authority making the removal.
2. A receptacle shall be deemed suitable for the purposes of subsection 1 if the receptacle:
(a) Is capable of withstanding weather and movement of the earth that may affect the receptacle for at least 100 years; or
(b) Has been approved by the closest living relative of the decedent.

NRS 451.270

Added to NRS by 1961, 462; A 2017, 328
Amended by 2017, Ch. 77,§6, eff. 5/23/2017.
Added to NRS by 1961, 462