Chapter 0
Preliminary Chapter – General Provisions

Scope.

Severability.

Construction of reenacted, amended or revised laws as continuation of prior law

Words and terms defined in NRS have same meaning in corresponding provisions of NAC.

Use of “may,” “must,” “shall” and “is entitled”

Gender, number and tense.

“Controlled substance” defined.

“County” includes Carson City.

“Gender identity or expression” defined.

“Intellectual disability” defined.

“Mortgage” includes deed of trust.

“Obesity” defined.

“Person” defined.

“Physician” defined and limited.

“Population” defined.

“Sexual orientation” defined.

“Substantial bodily harm” defined.

“Achievement School District” defined.

“Board of county commissioners” and “board” includes Board of Supervisors of Carson City.

“Charter school” defined.

“Licensed psychologist” defined.