Section 127.220 – Definitions

May 14, 2021 | Family Law, Nevada

As used in NRS 127.220 to 127.310, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. “Agency which provides child welfare services” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 432B.030.
2. “Arrange the placement of a child” means to make preparations for or bring about any agreement or understanding concerning the adoption of a child.
3. “Child-placing agency” means a nonprofit corporation organized pursuant to chapter 82 of NRS, and licensed by the Division to place children for adoption or permanent free care.
4. “Person” includes a hospital.
5. “Recommend the placement of a child” means to suggest to a child-placing agency that a prospective adoptive parent be allowed to adopt a specific child, born or in utero.

NRS 127.220

Added to NRS by 1963, 1298 [Ch. 460]; A 1981, 719 [Ch. 394]; 1985, 508 [Ch. 127]; 1987, 2051 [Ch. 773]; 1989, 531 [Ch. 248]; 1991, 1310 [Ch. 442]; 1993, 71 [Ch. 42], 2685 [Ch. 640], 2734 [Ch. 640]; 1999, 2026 [Ch. 435]; 2001 Special Session,8 [Ch. 4]
Added to NRS by 1963, 1298; A 1981, 719; 1985, 508; 1987, 2051; 1989, 531; 1991, 1310; 1993, 71, 2685, 2734; 1999, 2026; 2001 Special Session, 8