Nev. Rev. Stat. § 457.020

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 457.020 - Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:

1. "Cancer" means all malignant neoplasms, regardless of the tissue of origin, including malignant lymphoma and leukemia.
2. "Division" means the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services.
3. "Health care facility" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 162A.740 and also includes freestanding facilities for plastic reconstructive, oral and maxillofacial surgery.
4. "Other treatment facility" means a facility, other than a health care facility, that provides services to patients with cancer and other neoplasms, including, without limitation, screening, diagnosis and treatment.
5. "Provider of health care" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 629.031.

NRS 457.020

Added to NRS by 1960, 62; A 1963, 965; 1967, 1174; 1973, 1406; 1977, 1221; 1993, 174; 2009, 212; 2013, 3063; 2021, 2255
Amended by 2021, Ch. 378,§2, eff. 7/1/2021.
Amended by 2013, Ch. 489,§129, eff. 7/1/2013.
Added to NRS by 1960, 62; A 1963, 965; 1967, 1174; 1973, 1406; 1977, 1221; 1993, 174; 2009, 212