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NRS 217.500 – Definitions.

As used in NRS 217.500 to 217.540, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 217.510 and 217.520 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 2013, 2441)

NRS 217.520 – “Victim of human trafficking” defined.

“Victim of human trafficking” means a person who is a victim of: 1. Involuntary servitude as set forth in NRS 200.463 or 200.464. 2. A violation of any provision of NRS 200.465. 3. Trafficking in persons in violation of any provision of NRS 200.467 or 200.468. 4. Pandering in violation of any provision of NRS […]

NRS 217.530 – Creation; administration; use; limitations.

1. The Contingency Account for Victims of Human Trafficking is hereby created in the State General Fund. 2. The Director of the Department of Health and Human Services shall administer the Contingency Account. The money in the Contingency Account: (a) Must be expended only for the purposes of: (1) Establishing or providing programs or services […]

NRS 217.540 – Procedure for applying for allocation from Contingency Account; Director authorized to place conditions on acceptance of allocation; use of allocated money.

1. A nonprofit organization or any agency or political subdivision of this State may apply to the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services for an allocation of money from the Contingency Account. 2. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the Grants Management Advisory Committee created by NRS 232.383 shall review applications […]