Nevada Revised Statutes 440.030 – ‘Live birth’ defined
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As used in this chapter, ‘live birth’ means a birth in which the child shows evidence of life after complete birth. A birth is complete when the child is entirely outside the person giving birth, even if the cord is uncut and the placenta still attached. The words ‘evidence of life’ include heart action, breathing or coordinated movement of voluntary muscle.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 440.030
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- 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