207.297 - Discrimination: Definitions. - Nevada Statutes

207.297  Discrimination: Definitions.  As used in NRS 207.300 and 207.310:

      1.  “Disability” means, with respect to a person:

      (a) A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of the person;

      (b) A record of such an impairment; or

      (c) Being regarded as having such an impairment.

      2.  “Familial status” means the fact that a person:

      (a) Lives with a child under the age of 18 and has:

             (1) Lawful custody of the child; or

             (2) Written permission to live with the child from the person who has lawful custody of the child;

      (b) Is pregnant; or

      (c) Has begun a proceeding to adopt or otherwise obtain lawful custody of a child.

      (Added to NRS by 1991, 1981; A 1995, 1988)