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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Secretary of State shall not provide access to a registrant's advance directive unless:
(a) The person requesting access provides the registration number and password of the registrant;
(b) The Secretary of State determines that providing access to the advance directive is in the best interest of the registrant;
(c) Access to the advance directive is required pursuant to the lawful order of a court of competent jurisdiction; or
(d) Access to the advance directive is requested by the registrant or the registrant’s personal representative.
2. A registrant or the personal representative of a registrant may access the registrant's advance directive for any purpose. A provider of health care to the registrant may access the registrant's advance directive only in connection with the provision of health care to the registrant.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 40. Public Health and Safety § 449A.718. Access to advance directive - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-40-public-health-and-safety/nv-rev-st-449a-718/
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