Nevada Revised Statutes > Chapter 268 > Community Development
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- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- controlled substance: means a drug, immediate precursor or other substance which is listed in schedule I, II, III, IV or V for control by the State Board of Pharmacy pursuant to NRS 453. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.031
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- county: includes Carson City. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.033
- Dental services: means general and special dental services ordinarily provided by dentists licensed under the provisions of chapter 631 of NRS to practice in the State of Nevada in accordance with the generally accepted practices of the community at the time the service is rendered, and the furnishing of necessary appliances, drugs, medicines and supplies, prosthetic appliances, orthodontic appliances, metal, ceramic and other restorations. See Nevada Revised Statutes 695B.030
- Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
- Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
- Medical services: means the furnishing or providing of any or all of the following:
(a) Medical or surgical services, in or out of a hospital, by a physician licensed to practice under the laws of Nevada. See Nevada Revised Statutes 695B.030
- 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
- Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
- Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.