NRS 127.220
Definitions.

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.

Source: Section 127.220 — Definitions., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-127.­html#NRS127Sec220.

127.220
Definitions. 127.230
Standards for and regulation of child-placing agencies 127.240
License: Requirement 127.250
License: Application 127.270
License: Refusal to issue or renew 127.275
Fees for services provided by agency which provides child welfare services. 127.280
Requirements for placement of child in home of prospective parents for trial period 127.281
Search for criminal record of prospective adoptive parent. 127.282
Petition for order to restrain and enjoin violation or threatened violation of chapter 127.283
Publication or broadcast of information concerning child. 127.285
Limitation on participation of attorneys in adoption proceedings 127.287
Payment to or acceptance by natural parent of compensation in return for placement for or consent to adoption of child. 127.288
Penalty for unlawful payment to or acceptance by natural parent of compensation. 127.290
Acceptance of fees or compensation for placing or arranging placement of child. 127.300
Penalty for receipt of compensation by unlicensed person for placing or arranging placement of child. 127.310
Unlawful placement or advertising 127.2805
Investigation of prospective adoptive parents. 127.2815
Placement of child during investigation 127.2817
Criteria for determination of suitability of prospective adoptive home 127.2825
Child-placing agency required to give preference to placement of child with siblings of child. 127.2827
Orders for visitation with sibling of child in custody of agency which provides child welfare services: Previous orders of such visitation to be provided to court during adoption proceedings
Last Updated

Jun. 24, 2021

§ 127.220’s source at nv​.us