Nevada Revised Statutes 207.297 – Discrimination: Definitions
As used in NRS 207.300 and 207.310:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 207.297
- person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
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.
3. ’Sexual orientation’ means having or being perceived as having an orientation for heterosexuality, homosexuality or bisexuality.