USA Statutes : nevada
Title : Title 40 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
Chapter : CHAPTER 457 - CANCER
The effective diagnosis,
care, treatment and cure of persons suffering from cancer is affected
with the public interest. Vital statistics indicate that approximately 16
percent of the annual total deaths in the United States result from one
or another of the forms of cancer. It is established that accurate and
early diagnosis of many forms of cancer, followed by prompt application
of methods of treatment which are scientifically proven, either
materially reduces the likelihood of death from cancer or may materially
prolong the useful life of individuals suffering therefrom. It is,
therefore, in the interest of members of the public that they be afforded
full and accurate knowledge of the facilities and methods used for the
diagnosis, treatment and cure of cancer which are available in this state
and, to that end, that there be provided means for testing and
investigating cancer devices, drugs, compounds and other agents, and that
the members of the public be informed of facts for their protection from
misrepresentation in such matters.
(Added to NRS by 1960, 62)
As used in this chapter, unless the
context requires otherwise:
1. “Cancer” means all malignant neoplasms, regardless of the
tissue of origin, including malignant lymphoma and leukemia.
2. “Health care facility” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS
449.800 and also includes freestanding
facilities for plastic reconstructive, oral and maxillofacial surgery.
3. “Health Division” means the Health Division of the Department
of Health and Human Services.
(Added to NRS by 1960, 62; A 1963, 965; 1967, 1174; 1973, 1406;
1977, 1221; 1993, 174)
The State Board of Health shall adopt regulations for the administration
of this chapter which include, without limitation, standards for the:
1. Training and performance of a person who operates a radiation
machine for mammography which are at least as stringent as the
requirements for accreditation established by the American College of
Radiology.
2. Inspection and authorization of a radiation machine for
mammography which are at least as stringent as the requirements for
accreditation established by the American College of Radiology.
(Added to NRS by 1985, 114; A 1991, 904)
The Health Division shall:
1. Investigate violations of this chapter.
2. Investigate and test the content, method of preparation and use
of any drug, medicine, compound or device proposed to be used or used by
any person or association in the State for the diagnosis, treatment or
cure of cancer.
3. Make findings of fact upon completion of any testing or
investigation authorized by this chapter.
4. Hold hearings for the purpose of determining whether any of the
provisions of this chapter have been violated.
5. Contract with independent scientific consultants for
specialized services and advice.
(Added to NRS by 1960, 63; A 1963, 965; 1977, 1221; 1983, 1678;
1985, 114)
The Nevada
Cancer Institute is hereby designated as the official cancer institute of
the State of Nevada.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 2530 )
REGULATION OF DRUGS, MEDICINES, COMPOUNDS OR DEVICES USED IN THE
DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT OR CURE OF CANCER
Upon the written request of the Health Division,
delivered personally or by registered mail, any person or association
engaged or representing himself or itself as engaged in the diagnosis,
treatment or cure of cancer shall furnish the Health Division with such
sample as the Health Division may require of any drug, medicine, compound
or device used or prescribed by such person or association, in the
treatment or cure of cancer, and shall specify the formula of any such
drug or compound used and name all ingredients by their common or usual
name, and shall, upon like request by the Health Division, furnish such
necessary information as the Health Division may request as to the
composition and method of preparation of and the use to which any such
drug, compound or device is being put by such person or association.
(Added to NRS by 1960, 63)
After an investigation by the Health Division of the content
or composition of any drug, medicine, compound or device used by any
person or association in the diagnosis, treatment or cure of cancer, the
Health Division shall direct that any such person or association shall,
prior to prescribing, recommending or making use of any such drug,
medicine, compound or device in the treatment of any person, furnish such
person with a statement as to the nature and content of such drug,
medicine, compound or device. The Health Division may also require that
such person or association post in a conspicuous place in his or its
office or treatment rooms a like statement as to the nature and content
of such drug, medicine, compound or device in the form and size
prescribed by the Health Division.
(Added to NRS by 1960, 63; A 1977, 1222)
The investigation or testing of any product by the Health Division is
not an endorsement of the qualifications or value of such product, and a
person shall not make any representation that investigation or testing
constitutes an approval or endorsement of his activities by the Health
Division.
(Added to NRS by 1960, 64; A 1977, 1222)
After investigation or testing by the Health
Division of the content or composition of any drug, medicine, compound or
device used by any person or association in the diagnosis, treatment or
cure of cancer, the Health Division may direct that such person or
association cease and desist any further prescribing, recommending or use
of any such drug, medicine, compound or device or substantially similar
drugs, medicines, compounds or devices in the diagnosis or treatment of
cancer.
(Added to NRS by 1960, 64; A 1977, 1222)
In the investigation or testing required by this
chapter to determine the value of any drug, medicine, compound or device
used in the diagnosis, treatment or cure of cancer, the Health Division
shall, as it deems necessary or advisable, utilize the facilities and
findings of its own laboratories or other appropriate laboratories within
the State, or the facilities and findings of the Federal Government,
including the National Cancer Institute.
(Added to NRS by 1960, 64)
The Health Division shall arrange by contract for investigation by and
submission to it of findings, conclusions or opinions of trained
scientists in the appropriate departments of universities and medical
schools and other qualified scientists.
(Added to NRS by 1960, 64; A 1977, 1222)
Prior to the issuance of a cease and desist
order under this chapter, the Health Division shall make a written
finding of fact based on such investigation that the drug, medicine,
compound or device so investigated has been found to be of no value in
the diagnosis, treatment or cure of cancer.
(Added to NRS by 1960, 64; A 1977, 1222)
If any person or association, after service upon him
or it of a cease and desist order issued by the Health Division under
this chapter, persists in prescribing, recommending or using the drug,
medicine, compound or device described in the order, any district court,
on application of the Health Division, may issue an injunction or other
appropriate order restraining such person or association from
prescribing, recommending or using such drug, medicine, compound or
device or any substantially similar drug, medicine, compound or device.
(Added to NRS by 1960, 64)
No
person or association against whom an injunction has been issued under
NRS 457.150 may use any new or
unapproved drug, medicine, compound or device in the diagnosis, treatment
or cure of cancer unless such drug, medicine, compound or device has been
first submitted to the Health Division for investigation and testing.
(Added to NRS by 1960, 64)
The
Health Division may publish reports based on its investigation or testing
of any drug, medicine, compound or device prescribed, recommended or used
by any person or association, and if the Health Division determines that
the use of any drug, medicine, compound or device in the diagnosis,
treatment or cure of cancer constitutes an imminent danger to health or a
gross deception of the public, the Health Division may take appropriate
steps to publicize the danger or deception involved in such use. No such
report is admissible in evidence in any criminal prosecution.
(Added to NRS by 1960, 65; A 1963, 965; 1977, 1223)
The Health Division shall
submit to the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services,
for submission to the Legislature at each regular session, a report of
its activities during the preceding biennium.
(Added to NRS by 1960, 65; A 1963, 966; 1967, 1174; 1973, 1406)
OPERATION OF RADIATION MACHINE FOR MAMMOGRAPHY
As used in NRS 457.182 to 457.187 ,
inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. “Mammography” means radiography of the breast to enable a
physician to determine the presence, size, location and extent of
cancerous or potentially cancerous tissue in the breast.
2. “Radiation” means radiant energy which exceeds normal
background levels and which is used in radiography.
3. “Radiography” means the making of a film or other record of an
internal structure of the body by passing X rays or gamma rays through
the body to act on film or other receptor of images.
(Added to NRS by 1991, 902; A 1997, 2058)
[Effective until the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each
state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting
the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child
support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating
to paternity or child support proceedings.]
1. A person shall not operate a radiation machine for mammography
unless he:
(a) Has a certificate of authorization to operate a radiation
machine issued by the Health Division; or
(b) Is licensed pursuant to chapter 630
or 633 of NRS.
2. To obtain a certificate of authorization to operate a radiation
machine for mammography, a person must:
(a) Submit an application to the Health Division on a form provided
by the Health Division and provide any additional information required by
the Health Division;
(b) Be certified by the American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists or meet the standards established by the Health Division
pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 457.065 ;
(c) Pass an examination if the Health Division determines that an
examination for certification is necessary to protect the health and
safety of the residents of this State;
(d) Submit the statement required pursuant to NRS 457.1833 ; and
(e) Pay the fee required by the Health Division, which must be
calculated to cover the administrative costs directly related to the
process of issuing the certificates.
3. An application for the issuance of a certificate of
authorization to operate a radiation machine for mammography must include
the social security number of the applicant.
4. The Health Division shall certify a person to operate a
radiation machine for mammography if the person complies with the
provisions of subsection 2 and meets the standards adopted pursuant to
subsection 1 of NRS 457.065 .
5. A certificate of authorization to operate a radiation machine
for mammography expires 3 years after the date on which it was issued
unless it is renewed before that date. The Health Division shall require
continuing education as a prerequisite to the renewal of a certificate
and shall charge a fee for renewal that is calculated to cover the
administrative costs directly related to the renewal of a certificate.
6. A person who is certified to operate a radiation machine for
mammography pursuant to this section shall not operate such a machine
without a valid certificate of authorization issued pursuant to NRS
457.184 for the machine.
(Added to NRS by 1991, 902; A 1997, 2058)
[Effective on the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each
state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting
the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child
support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating
to paternity or child support proceedings.]
1. A person shall not operate a radiation machine for mammography
unless he:
(a) Has a valid certificate of authorization to operate a radiation
machine issued by the Health Division; or
(b) Is licensed pursuant to chapter 630
or 633 of NRS.
2. To obtain a certificate of authorization to operate a radiation
machine for mammography, a person must:
(a) Submit an application to the Health Division on a form provided
by the Health Division and provide any additional information required by
the Health Division;
(b) Be certified by the American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists or meet the standards established by the Health Division
pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 457.065 ;
(c) Pass an examination if the Health Division determines that an
examination for certification is necessary to protect the health and
safety of the residents of this state; and
(d) Pay the fee required by the Health Division which must be
calculated to cover the administrative costs directly related to the
process of issuing the certificates.
3. The Health Division shall certify a person to operate a
radiation machine for mammography if the person complies with the
provisions of subsection 2 and meets the standards adopted pursuant to
subsection 1 of NRS 457.065 .
4. A certificate of authorization to operate a radiation machine
for mammography expires 3 years after the date on which it was issued
unless renewed before that date. The Health Division shall require
continuing education as a prerequisite to renewal of a certificate and
shall charge a fee for renewal that is calculated to cover the
administrative costs directly related to the renewal of a certificate.
5. A person who is certified to operate a radiation machine for
mammography pursuant to this section shall not operate such a machine
without a valid certificate of authorization issued pursuant to NRS
457.184 for the machine.
(Added to NRS by 1991, 902; A 1997, 2058, effective on the date of
the repeal of the federal law requiring each state to establish
procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional,
occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and
for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child
support proceedings)
[Expires by limitation on the
date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each state to establish
procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional,
occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and
for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child
support proceedings.]
1. An applicant for the issuance or renewal of a certificate of
authorization to operate a radiation machine for mammography shall submit
to the Health Division the statement prescribed by the Division of
Welfare and Supportive Services of the Department of Health and Human
Services pursuant to NRS 425.520 . The
statement must be completed and signed by the applicant.
2. The Health Division shall include the statement required
pursuant to subsection 1 in:
(a) The application or any other forms that must be submitted for
the issuance or renewal of the certificate; or
(b) A separate form prescribed by the Health Division.
3. A certificate of authorization to operate a radiation machine
for mammography may not be issued or renewed by the Health Division if
the applicant:
(a) Fails to submit the statement required pursuant to subsection
1; or
(b) Indicates on the statement submitted pursuant to subsection 1
that he is subject to a court order for the support of a child and is not
in compliance with the order or a plan approved by the district attorney
or other public agency enforcing the order for the repayment of the
amount owed pursuant to the order.
4. If an applicant indicates on the statement submitted pursuant
to subsection 1 that he is subject to a court order for the support of a
child and is not in compliance with the order or a plan approved by the
district attorney or other public agency enforcing the order for the
repayment of the amount owed pursuant to the order, the Health Division
shall advise the applicant to contact the district attorney or other
public agency enforcing the order to determine the actions that the
applicant may take to satisfy the arrearage.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 2057)
[Expires by
limitation on the date of the repeal of the federal law requiring each
state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting
the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child
support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating
to paternity or child support proceedings.]
1. If the Health Division receives a copy of a court order issued
pursuant to NRS 425.540 that provides
for the suspension of all professional, occupational and recreational
licenses, certificates and permits issued to a person who is the holder
of a certificate of authorization to operate a radiation machine for
mammography, the Health Division shall deem the certificate issued to
that person to be suspended at the end of the 30th day after the date on
which the court order was issued unless the Health Division receives a
letter issued to the holder of the certificate by the district attorney
or other public agency pursuant to NRS 425.550 stating that the holder of the certificate has
complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage
pursuant to NRS 425.560 .
2. The Health Division shall reinstate a certificate of
authorization to operate a radiation machine for mammography that has
been suspended by a district court pursuant to NRS 425.540 if the Health Division receives a letter
issued by the district attorney or other public agency pursuant to NRS
425.550 to the person whose certificate
was suspended stating that the person whose certificate was suspended has
complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage
pursuant to NRS 425.560 .
(Added to NRS by 1997, 2057)
1. The owner, lessee or other responsible person shall not operate
or allow to be operated a radiation machine for mammography unless he:
(a) Has a valid certificate of authorization from the Health
Division for the machine; and
(b) Is accredited by the American College of Radiology or meets the
standards established by the Health Division pursuant to subsection 2 of
NRS 457.065 .
2. To obtain a certificate of authorization from the Health
Division for a radiation machine for mammography, a person must:
(a) Submit an application to the Health Division on a form provided
by the Health Division and provide any additional information required by
the Health Division;
(b) Provide any additional information required by the Health
Division; and
(c) Pay the fee required by the Health Division which must be
calculated to cover the administrative costs directly related to the
process of issuing the certificates.
3. After an inspection, the Health Division shall issue a
certificate of authorization for a radiation machine for mammography if
the machine:
(a) Meets the standards adopted by the State Board of Health
pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 457.065 ;
(b) Is specifically designed to perform mammography; and
(c) Is used exclusively to perform mammography.
4. A certificate of authorization for a radiation machine for
mammography expires 1 year after the date on which it was issued unless
renewed before that date. The Health Division may require an inspection
of the machine as a prerequisite to renewal of a certificate and shall
charge a fee for renewal that is calculated to cover the administrative
costs directly related to the process of renewing certificates.
5. A person who owns or leases or is otherwise responsible for
more than one radiation machine for mammography shall obtain a
certificate of authorization for each radiation machine.
(Added to NRS by 1991, 903)
[Effective until the date of
the repeal of the federal law requiring each state to establish
procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional,
occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and
for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child
support proceedings.]
1. The Health Division shall grant or deny an application for a
certificate of authorization to operate a radiation machine for
mammography or a certificate of authorization for a radiation machine for
mammography within 4 months after receipt of a complete application.
2. The Health Division shall withdraw the certificate of
authorization to operate a radiation machine for mammography if it finds
that the person violated the provisions of subsection 6 of NRS 457.183
.
3. The Health Division shall deny or withdraw the certificate of
authorization of a radiation machine for mammography if it finds that the
owner, lessee or other responsible person violated the provisions of
subsection 1 of NRS 457.184 .
4. If a certificate of authorization to operate a radiation
machine for mammography or a certificate of authorization for a radiation
machine for mammography is withdrawn, a person must apply for the
certificate in the manner provided for an initial certificate.
(Added to NRS by 1991, 903; A 1997, 2059)
[Effective on the date of the
repeal of the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures
for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional,
occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and
for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child
support proceedings.]
1. The Health Division shall grant or deny an application for a
certificate of authorization to operate a radiation machine for
mammography or a certificate of authorization for a radiation machine for
mammography within 4 months after receipt of a complete application.
2. The Health Division shall withdraw the certificate of
authorization to operate a radiation machine for mammography if it finds
that the person violated the provisions of subsection 5 of NRS 457.183
.
3. The Health Division shall deny or withdraw the certificate of
authorization of a radiation machine for mammography if it finds that the
owner, lessee or other responsible person violated the provisions of
subsection 1 of NRS 457.184 .
4. If a certificate of authorization to operate a radiation
machine for mammography or a certificate of authorization for a radiation
machine for mammography is withdrawn, a person must apply for the
certificate in the manner provided for an initial certificate.
(Added to NRS by 1991, 903; A 1997, 2059, effective on the date of
the repeal of the federal law requiring each state to establish
procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional,
occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and
for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child
support proceedings)
Upon request, the Health Division shall hold an
administrative hearing concerning the denial or withdrawal of an
application for a certificate of authorization to operate a radiation
machine for mammography or a certificate of authorization for a radiation
machine for mammography.
(Added to NRS by 1991, 904)
1. The Health Division may impose an administrative fine, not to
exceed $5,000, against the owner, lessee or other person responsible for
a radiation machine for mammography for a violation of the provisions of
NRS 457.182 to 457.186 , inclusive, or for a violation of a regulation
adopted pursuant thereto.
2. Any money collected as a result of an administrative fine
imposed pursuant to subsection 1 must be deposited in the State General
Fund.
(Added to NRS by 1991, 904)
ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
County health officers, district attorneys and the Attorney
General shall cooperate with the Health Division in the enforcement of
the provisions of this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 1960, 65)
The failure of any
person or association, representing himself or itself as engaged in the
diagnosis, treatment or cure of cancer, to comply with any of the
provisions of this chapter, or with any order of the Health Division
validly issued under this chapter, is a misdemeanor.
(Added to NRS by 1960, 65)
Every person
convicted of willfully and falsely representing a device, substance or
treatment as effective to arrest or cure cancer is guilty of a
misdemeanor.
(Added to NRS by 1960, 65)
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a person
convicted of a violation of any provision of this chapter, who has
previously been convicted twice or more of violations of any provisions
of this chapter, is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished
as provided in NRS 193.130 .
2. The penalty provided in subsection 1 does not apply to
violations of NRS 457.230 to 457.280
, inclusive.
(Added to NRS by 1960, 65; A 1967, 586; 1979, 1476; 1985, 115;
1995, 1294)
REPORTING AND ANALYZING INFORMATION ON CANCER
1. The State Health Officer shall, pursuant to the regulations of
the State Board of Health, establish and maintain a system for the
reporting of information on cancer.
2. The system must include a record of the cases of cancer which
occur in this state along with such information concerning the cases as
may be appropriate to form the basis for:
(a) The conducting of comprehensive epidemiologic surveys of cancer
and cancer-related diseases in this state; and
(b) The evaluation of the appropriateness of measures for the
prevention and control of cancer.
3. Hospitals, medical laboratories and other facilities that
provide screening, diagnostic or therapeutic services to patients with
respect to cancer shall report information on cases of cancer to the
system.
4. Physicians who diagnose or provide treatment for cancer, except
for cases directly referred or previously admitted to a hospital, medical
laboratory or other facility described in subsection 3, shall report
information on cases of cancer to the system.
5. As used in this section, “medical laboratory” has the meaning
ascribed to it in NRS 652.060 .
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1677; A 1997, 1309)
The State Board
of Health shall by regulation:
1. Prescribe the form and manner in which the information on cases
of cancer must be reported;
2. Specify the malignant neoplasms which must be reported;
3. Prescribe other information to be included in each such report,
for example, the patient’s name and address, the pathological findings,
the stage of the disease, the environmental and occupational factors, the
methods of treatment, the incidence of cancer in the patient’s family,
and the places where the patient has resided; and
4. Establish a protocol for obtaining access to and preserving the
confidentiality of the patients’ records needed for research into cancer.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1677)
1. The chief administrative officer of each health care facility
in this state shall make available to the State Health Officer or his
representative the records of the health care facility for every case of
malignant neoplasms which are specified by the State Board of Health as
subject to reporting.
2. The Health Division shall abstract from the records of the
health care facility or shall require the health care facility to
abstract from their own records such information as is required by the
State Board of Health. The Health Division shall compile the information
timely and not later than 6 months after it abstracts the information or
receives the abstracted information from the health care facility.
3. The Board shall by regulation adopt a schedule of fees which
must be assessed to the health care facility for each case from which
information is abstracted by the Health Division or by the health care
facility pursuant to subsection 2. The fee assessed to a facility which
abstracts information from its own records must not exceed one-third of
the amount assessed to facilities for which the Health Division abstracts.
4. Any person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor
and shall be punished by a fine of $1,000, and may be further punished by
imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 6 months.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1677, 1678; A 1993, 174; 2001, 2257 )
1. The Health Division shall publish reports based upon the
material obtained pursuant to NRS 457.230 , 457.240 and
457.250 and shall make other
appropriate uses of the material to identify trends in the incidence of
cancer in a particular area or population, advance research and education
concerning cancer and improve treatment of the disease.
2. The Health Division shall provide any qualified researcher with
data from the reported information upon:
(a) The researcher’s compliance with appropriate conditions as
established under the Board’s regulations; and
(b) His payment of a fee to cover the cost of providing the data.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1677; A 2003, 1248 )
1. The State Health Officer or a qualified person designated by
the Administrator of the Health Division shall analyze the material
obtained pursuant to NRS 457.230 ,
457.240 and 457.250 and the reports published pursuant to NRS
457.260 to determine whether any trends
exist in the incidence of cancer in a particular area or population.
2. If the State Health Officer or the person designated pursuant
to subsection 1 determines that a trend exists in the incidence of cancer
in a particular area or population, the State Health Officer or the
person designated pursuant to subsection 1 shall work with appropriate
governmental, educational and research entities to investigate the trend,
advance research into the trend and the cancer identified in the trend,
and facilitate the prevention and control of the cancer.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 1248 )
The Health Division shall
not reveal the identity of any patient, physician or health care facility
which is involved in the reporting required by NRS 457.250 unless the patient, physician or health care
facility gives his or its prior written consent to such a disclosure.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1678; A 1993, 174)
No person
or organization providing information to the Health Division in
accordance with NRS 457.230 , 457.240
and 457.250 may be held liable in a civil or criminal
action for divulging confidential information unless he or it has done so
in bad faith or with malicious purpose.
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1678)
TASK FORCE ON PROSTATE CANCER
As used in NRS 457.300 to 457.340 ,
inclusive, “Task Force” means the Task Force on Prostate Cancer created
pursuant to NRS 457.310 .
(Added to NRS by 2001, 580 )
1. The Task Force on Prostate Cancer, consisting of 11 members, is
hereby created. The Task Force consists of:
(a) The following ex officio members:
(1) The Chief Executive Officer of Family to Family:
“Americans for Prostate Cancer Awareness and Support”;
(2) The Nevada Director of Us Too! International, Inc.; and
(3) The Executive Officer of the Public Employees’ Benefits
Program; and
(b) The following members appointed by the Governor:
(1) Two members who are physicians licensed pursuant to
chapter 630 or 633 of NRS;
(2) One member who is an officer or employee of the Nevada
System of Higher Education;
(3) One member who is an employee of the Bureau of Disease
Control and Intervention of the Health Division;
(4) One member who has had prostate cancer;
(5) One member who is related to a person who has had
prostate cancer; and
(6) Two members who are representatives of business.
2. If Family to Family: “Americans for Prostate Cancer Awareness
and Support” or Us Too! International, Inc., ceases to exist, the highest
officer or person in charge of any successor organization shall serve as
the ex officio member required by subparagraph (1) or (2) of paragraph
(a) of subsection 1 or, if there is no successor organization, the
Governor shall appoint a person to serve pursuant to the applicable
subparagraph.
3. Vacancies of members appointed to the Task Force must be filled
in the same manner as original appointments.
4. The Task Force shall annually submit a report concerning its
activities and any recommendations for legislation to the Director of the
Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the Legislature.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 580 ; A 2003, 1180 )
1. The member of the Task Force described in subparagraph (1) of
paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 457.310 shall serve as Chairman during even-numbered
years, and the member described in subparagraph (2) of paragraph (a) of
subsection 1 of NRS 457.310 shall serve
as Chairman during the odd-numbered years.
2. The members of the Task Force shall meet at least four times
each year and at the call of the Chairman. The Task Force shall prescribe
regulations for its management and government.
3. Six members of the Task Force constitute a quorum, and a quorum
may exercise all the powers conferred on the Task Force.
4. After the initial terms, the term of each appointed member of
the Task Force is 4 years. The Governor shall not appoint a member to
serve more than two terms.
5. The members of the Task Force serve without compensation. While
engaged in the business of the Task Force, each member is entitled to
receive the per diem allowance and travel expenses provided for state
officers and employees generally.
6. The members of the Task Force who are state employees must be
relieved from their duties without loss of their regular compensation to
perform their duties relating to the Task Force in the most timely manner
practicable. The state employees may not be required to make up the time
they are absent from work to fulfill their obligations as members of the
Task Force or take annual leave or compensatory time for the absence.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 581 ; A 2005, 2066 )
The Task Force may:
1. Compile research and information concerning prostate cancer.
2. Identify and evaluate the methods used by the State and local
governments to increase the awareness of the general public concerning
the risk, treatment and prevention of prostate cancer.
3. Identify and evaluate methods to improve communication among
institutions and other entities in this state that are involved in the
research and treatment of prostate cancer.
4. Identify and evaluate methods to increase funding for
institutions and other entities in this state that are involved in cancer
research.
5. Identify and evaluate methods to increase the number of men in
this state who are regularly tested for the presence of prostate cancer.
6. Identify and evaluate methods to increase the awareness and
education of the general public concerning prostate cancer.
7. Apply for any available grants and accept any gifts, grants or
donations to assist the Task Force in carrying out its duties pursuant to
this section.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 581 )
The Director of the Department of Health and
Human Services shall provide the personnel, facilities, equipment and
supplies required by the Task Force to carry out the provisions of NRS
457.300 to 457.340 , inclusive.
(Added to NRS by 2001, 581 )
TASK FORCE ON CERVICAL CANCER
As used in NRS 457.350 to 457.390 ,
inclusive, “Task Force” means the Task Force on Cervical Cancer created
by NRS 457.360 .
(Added to NRS by 2005, 2064 )
1. The Task Force on Cervical Cancer, consisting of 11 members, is
hereby created. The Task Force consists of:
(a) The Executive Officer of the Public Employees’ Benefits Program
as ex officio member; and
(b) The following members appointed by the Governor:
(1) Two members who are physicians licensed pursuant to
chapter 630 or 633 of NRS;
(2) One member who is an officer or employee of the Nevada
System of Higher Education;
(3) One member who is an employee of the Health Division;
(4) One member who is a representative of a women’s health
organization;
(5) One member who is a representative of the Nevada Cancer
Institute;
(6) One member who has had cervical cancer;
(7) One member who is related to a person who has had
cervical cancer; and
(8) Two members who are representatives of business.
2. Vacancies of members appointed to the Task Force must be filled
in the same manner as original appointments.
3. The Task Force shall annually submit a report concerning its
activities and any recommendations for legislation to the Director of the
Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the Legislature.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 2064 )
1. The members of the Task Force shall annually elect a member to
serve as Chairman of the Task Force.
2. The members of the Task Force shall meet at least four times
each year and at the call of the Chairman. The Task Force shall prescribe
regulations for its management and government.
3. Six members of the Task Force constitute a quorum, and a quorum
may exercise all the powers conferred on the Task Force.
4. After the initial terms, the term of each appointed member of
the Task Force is 4 years. The Governor shall not appoint a member to
serve more than two terms.
5. The members of the Task Force serve without compensation. While
engaged in the business of the Task Force, each member is entitled to
receive the per diem allowance and travel expenses provided for state
officers and employees generally.
6. The members of the Task Force who are state employees must be
relieved from their duties without loss of their regular compensation to
perform their duties relating to the Task Force in the most timely manner
practicable. The state employees may not be required to make up the time
they are absent from work to fulfill their obligations as members of the
Task Force or take annual leave or compensatory time for the absence.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 2065 )
The Task Force may:
1. Compile research and information concerning cervical cancer.
2. Identify and evaluate the methods used by the State and local
governments to increase the awareness of the general public concerning
the risk, treatment and prevention of cervical cancer.
3. Identify and evaluate methods to improve communication among
institutions and other entities in this State that are involved in the
research and treatment of cervical cancer.
4. Identify and evaluate methods to increase funding for
institutions and other entities in this State that are involved in cancer
research.
5. Identify and evaluate methods to increase the number of women
in this State who are regularly tested for the presence of cervical
cancer.
6. Identify and evaluate methods to increase the awareness and
education of the general public concerning cervical cancer.
7. Apply for any available grants and accept any gifts, grants or
donations to assist the Task Force in carrying out its duties pursuant to
this section.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 2065 )
The Director of the Department of Health and
Human Services shall provide the personnel, facilities, equipment and
supplies required by the Task Force to carry out the provisions of NRS
457.350 to 457.390 , inclusive.
(Added to NRS by 2005, 2066 )
