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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. Except as otherwise provided by specific statute, a person who is licensed by the licensing authority pursuant to NRS 424.030 to conduct a family foster home, a specialized foster home, an independent living foster home or a group foster home is not liable for any act of a child in his or her foster care unless the person licensed by the licensing authority took an affirmative action that contributed to the act of the child.
2. The immunity from liability provided pursuant to this section includes, without limitation, immunity from any fine, penalty, debt or other liability incurred as a result of the act of the child.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 38. Public Welfare § 424.085. Person licensed to conduct foster home immune from liability for certain acts of child in care of person - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-38-public-welfare/nv-rev-st-424-085/
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