NRS 0.055 – “Sexual orientation” defined.
Except as otherwise expressly provided in a particular statute or required by the context, “sexual orientation” and any variation of that term means having or being perceived as having an orientation for heterosexuality, homosexuality or bisexuality. (Added to NRS by 2017, 1060)
NRS 0.060 – “Substantial bodily harm” defined.
Unless the context otherwise requires, “substantial bodily harm” means: 1. Bodily injury which creates a substantial risk of death or which causes serious, permanent disfigurement or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ; or 2. Prolonged physical pain. (Added to NRS by 1985, 221)
NRS 0.034 – “Gender identity or expression” defined.
Except as otherwise expressly provided in a particular statute or required by the context, “gender identity or expression” and any variation of that term means a gender-related identity, appearance, expression or behavior of a person, regardless of the person’s assigned sex at birth. (Added to NRS by 2017, 1060)
NRS 0.036 – “Intellectual disability” defined.
Except as otherwise provided by specific statute or required by the context, “intellectual disability” and any variation of that term: 1. Means a condition previously referred to as “mental retardation,” “mentally retarded” and any variation of that term; 2. Has the same meaning as a condition previously referred to as “mental retardation,” “mentally retarded” and […]
NRS 0.0365 – “Licensed psychologist” defined.
Except as otherwise expressly provided in a particular statute or required by the context, “licensed psychologist” means a psychologist licensed pursuant to chapter 641 of NRS or authorized to practice psychology in this State pursuant to the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact enacted in NRS 641.227. (Added to NRS by 2017, 934)
NRS 0.037 – “Mortgage” includes deed of trust.
Except as used in chapter 106 of NRS and unless the context otherwise requires, “mortgage” includes a deed of trust. (Added to NRS by 1985, 221)
NRS 0.038 – “Obesity” defined.
1. Except as otherwise provided by specific statute or required by the context, “obesity” means a chronic disease characterized by an abnormal and unhealthy accumulation of body fat which is statistically correlated with premature mortality, hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, cancer and other health conditions, and may be indicated by: (a) A body mass index of […]
NRS 0.039 – “Person” defined.
Except as otherwise expressly provided in a particular statute or required by the context, “person” means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. The term does not include a government, governmental agency or […]
NRS 0.040 – “Physician” defined and limited.
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, “physician” means a person who engages in the practice of medicine, including osteopathy and homeopathy. 2. The terms “physician,” “osteopathic physician,” “homeopathic physician,” “chiropractic physician” and “podiatric physician” are used in chapters 630, 630A, 633, 634 and 635 of NRS in the limited senses prescribed by those […]
NRS 0.050 – “Population” defined.
1. Except as otherwise expressly provided in a particular statute or required by the context, “population” means the number of people in a specified area as determined by the last preceding national decennial census conducted by the Bureau of the Census of the United States Department of Commerce pursuant to Section 2 of Article I […]