435.007 - Definitions. - Nevada Statutes

435.007  Definitions.  As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

      1.  “Child” means any person under the age of 18 years who may be eligible for mental retardation services or services for a related condition.

      2.  “Parent” means the parent of a child. The term does not include the parent of a person who has attained the age of 18 years.

      3.  “Person” includes a child and any other client with mental retardation or a related condition who has attained the age of 18 years.

      4.  “Residential facility for groups” means a structure similar to a private residence which will house a small number of persons in a homelike atmosphere.

      (Added to NRS by 1975, 1617; A 1979, 1325; 1981, 1579; 1985, 1761; 1999, 2594)