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Nevada Revised Statutes Title 38. Public Welfare § 432.400. “Disaster” defined

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

As used in NRS 432.400, 432.410 and 432.420, unless the context otherwise requires, “disaster” means a fire, flood, earthquake, explosion, civil disturbance or any other occurrence or threatened occurrence that, regardless of cause:

1. Results in, or may result in, widespread or severe damage to property or injury to, or the death of, children in the custody of an agency which provides child welfare services; or

2. As determined by the Division, requires immediate action to protect the health, safety and welfare of children in the custody of an agency which provides child welfare services.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 38. Public Welfare § 432.400. “Disaster” defined - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-38-public-welfare/nv-rev-st-432-400/

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