Definitions.

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.

(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 )