As used in NRS 609.400 to 609.570, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 609.410 to 609.470, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 2003, 1587)
1. “Contract” means a proposed contract pursuant to which: (a) A minor agrees to render artistic or creative services, directly or through a third party. (b) A minor agrees to render services as a participant, competitor or player in a sport. (c) A person agrees with a minor to purchase, sell, lease, license, transfer, exchange […]
“Court” means: 1. In a judicial district that has established a business court by court rule, the business court. 2. In a judicial district that has not established a business court by court rule, the district court. (Added to NRS by 2003, 1588)
“Interested party” includes: 1. A person who is a party to a contract; and 2. The parent, custodian or guardian of a minor who is a party to a contract, if the parent, custodian or guardian is authorized to act on behalf of the minor. (Added to NRS by 2003, 1588)
“Minor” means a person who: 1. Is less than 18 years of age; 2. Has not been declared emancipated pursuant to NRS 129.080 to 129.140, inclusive; and 3. Resides in this state, or will be rendering services in this state pursuant to a contract. (Added to NRS by 2003, 1588)
“Net earnings” means the gross earnings received for services rendered by a minor during the term of a contract, less: 1. All sums required by law to be paid as taxes to any federal, state or local government with respect to or by reason of such earnings; 2. Reasonable sums to be expended for the […]
“Petition” means a petition for approval of a contract filed pursuant to NRS 609.500. (Added to NRS by 2003, 1588)
“Petitioner” means a person who files a petition for approval of a contract pursuant to NRS 609.500. (Added to NRS by 2003, 1588)
1. An interested party may petition the court for approval of a contract by filing a written petition for approval of the contract in the court of the county in which: (a) The minor resides; (b) The minor will be rendering services pursuant to the contract; or (c) A party to the contract has its […]
1. Upon receipt of a petition, the court may schedule a hearing to determine whether the petition should be granted. 2. At any hearing concerning the petition: (a) The minor who is the subject of the petition shall personally attend. (b) The court may hear and consider all competent, material and relevant evidence helpful in […]
1. In determining whether to grant a petition, the court shall consider whether the terms, conditions and covenants of the contract are: (a) Objectively fair and reasonable; (b) Consistent with the standards of the industry to which the object of the contract pertains; (c) Consistent and in compliance with the laws of this state, including, […]
1. If the court issues an order granting a petition, the court shall immediately issue an order appointing a special guardian to receive and hold the specified amount or percentage of the net earnings of the minor to be set aside for the benefit of the minor pursuant to NRS 609.540. 2. The petitioner or […]
1. At the time of issuing an order appointing a special guardian pursuant to NRS 609.530, the court shall fix and include in the order the amount or percentage of the net earnings of the minor to be set aside for the benefit of the minor that the court determines is in the best interests […]
If a contract that is otherwise valid is approved by the court by the granting of a petition, a minor may not, during his or her minority, upon reaching the age of majority or upon his or her emancipation: 1. Disaffirm the contract on the ground that the contract was entered into during his or […]
The determination of whether to grant or deny a petition or to grant or deny a motion to modify the amount or percentage of the net earnings of a minor to be set aside is a matter solely within the discretion of the court and is not subject to appeal. (Added to NRS by 2003, […]
The provisions of NRS 609.400 to 609.570, inclusive, do not: 1. Exempt any person from compliance with any other law concerning licenses, consents or authorizations required for any conduct, employment, use or exhibition of a minor in this state; or 2. Limit, in any manner, the discretion of a licensing authority or other persons charged […]
