NRS 617.130 “Medical benefits” defined. 1. “Medical benefits” means medical, surgical, hospital or other treatments, nursing, medicine, medical and surgical supplies, crutches and apparatus, including prosthetic devices. 2. The term does not include: (a) Exercise equipment, a hot tub or a spa for an employee’s home; (b) Membership in an athletic or health club; (c) Except as otherwise provided in NRS 617.385, a motor vehicle; or (d) The costs of operating a motor vehicle provided pursuant to NRS 617.385, fees related to the operation or licensing of the motor vehicle or insurance for the motor vehicle. [8:44:1947; 1943 NCL § 2800.08]—(NRS A 1993, 765) NRS 617.135 “Police officer” defined. “Police officer” includes: 1. A sheriff, deputy sheriff, officer of a metropolitan police department or city policeman; 2. A chief, inspector, supervisor, commercial officer or trooper of the Nevada Highway Patrol Division of the Department of Public Safety; 3. A chief, investigator or agent of the Investigation Division of the Department of Public Safety; 4. An officer or investigator of the Section for the Control of Emissions From Vehicles and the Enforcement of Matters Related to the Use of Special Fuel of the Department of Motor Vehicles; 5. An investigator of the Division of Compliance Enforcement of the Department of Motor Vehicles; 6. A member of the police department of the Nevada System of Higher Education; 7. A: (a) Uniformed employee of; or (b) Forensic specialist employed by, the Department of Corrections whose position requires regular and frequent contact with the offenders imprisoned and subjects the employee to recall in emergencies; 8. A parole and probation officer of the Division of Parole and Probation of the Department of Public Safety; 9. A forensic specialist or correctional officer employed by the Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services of the Department of Health and Human Services at facilities for mentally disordered offenders; 10. The State Fire Marshal, his assistant and his deputies; and 11. A game warden of the Department of Wildlife who has the powers of a peace officer pursuant to NRS 289.280. (Added to NRS by 1981, 850; A 1983, 730, 1244; 1985, 1081, 1997; 1991, 1702; 1993, 417, 550, 1876; 1995, 322, 579; 1999, 116, 3594; 2001, 948, 2632; 2001 Special Session, 246; 2003, 180, 2527; 2005, 2240) NRS 617.140 “Silicosis” defined. “Silicosis” shall mean a disease of the lungs caused by breathing silica dust (silicon dioxide) producing fibrous nodules, distributed through the lungs and demonstrated by X-ray examination or by autopsy. [Part 26:44:1947; A 1949, 365; 1953, 297] NRS 617.145 “Sole proprietor” defined. “Sole proprietor” means a self-employed owner of an unincorporated business who has been domiciled in the State of Nevada for at least 6 months immediately prior to filing for coverage and includes working partners and members of working associations. Coverage remains in effect only if the sole proprietor remains a domiciliary of Nevada. (Added to NRS by 1975, 1020; A 1981, 717) NRS 617.150 “Subcontractors” defined. “Subcontractors” shall include independent contractors. [15:44:1947; 1943 NCL § 2800.15] ADMINISTRATION NRS 617.160 Division of Industrial Relations to administer chapter. This chapter must be administered by the Division of Industrial Relations of the Department of Business and Industry in the same manner as provided for in chapters 616A to 616D, inclusive, of NRS. [2:44:1947; 1943 NCL § 2800.02] + [Part 39:44:1947; A 1951, 372]—(NRS A 1973, 1597; 1981, 1499; 1993, 1876) NRS 617.165 Procedures for determination of contested cases. The Chief of the Hearings Division of the Department of Administration may by regulation provide for specific procedures for the determination of contested cases not inconsistent with this chapter. (Added to NRS by 1973, 1596; A 1975, 764; 1977, 1390; 1981, 1140) PREMIUMS AND ACCOUNTS NRS 617.1665 Payment of premiums by employers insured by private carrier. Every employer insured by a private carrier, to receive the benefits of this chapter and to provide and secure compensation for his employees, shall pay premiums according to the classification and rules filed by the advisory organization, and the rates filed by the insurers, with the Commissioner. [Part 33:44:1947; 1943 NCL § 2800.33]—(NRS A 1979, 1061; 1981, 1502; 1983, 1308; 1995, 2035; 1999, 1802) NRS 617.1675 Account for Pensions for Silicosis, Diseases Related to Asbestos and Other Disabilities: Creation; interest and income; administration. 1. There is hereby created in the State General Fund the Account for Pensions for Silicosis, Diseases Related to Asbestos and Other Disabilities. The Account consists of money appropriated to the Account by the Legislature and interest and income earned pursuant to subsection 2. 2. The interest and income earned on money in the Account, after deducting any applicable charges, must be credited to the Account. 3. The Account must be administered by the State Treasurer. The money in the Account may be expended only for the purposes set forth in NRS 617.168 and none of the money in the Account may be expended for administrative purposes. The expenditures must be made on claims approved by the insurer and paid as other claims against the State are paid. (Added to NRS by 1975, 821; A 1981, 1502; 1983, 1589; 1985, 723; 1987, 590; 1991, 1802; 1999, 1802) NRS 617.168 Account for Pensions for Silicosis, Diseases Related to Asbestos and Other Disabilities: Uses and purposes; reversion. 1. The money in the Account for Pensions for Silicosis, Diseases Related to Asbestos and Other Disabilities must be expended to provide: (a) The continuing benefits described in subsection 6 of NRS 617.460; (b) The increased benefits for permanent total disability described in NRS 616C.455; and (c) The increased death benefits described in NRS 616C.510. 2. Upon receiving a monthly statement showing the amount of benefits to be paid for the month to the persons entitled thereto pursuant to subsection 1, the State Treasurer shall pay an amount equal to that shown on the statement from the Account to the insurer. 3. At such time as all claimants, their dependents, widows, widowers, surviving children or surviving parent who are provided benefits or increased benefits pursuant to the provisions of subsection 1 are no longer eligible for those benefits, the balance of the Account must revert to the State General Fund. (Added to NRS by 1975, 822; A 1981, 1502; 1985, 723; 1987, 590; 1991, 1802; 1999, 1802) LIABILITY FOR PROVISION OF COVERAGE Applicability NRS 617.170 No liability created for disability or death occurring before July 1, 1947. Nothing in this chapter shall create any liability on the part of any employer where disability or death occurred prior to July 1, 1947. [40:44:1947; 1943 NCL § 2800.40] NRS 617.175 Independent enterprises. 1. A person is not an employer for the purposes of this chapter if: (a) He enters into a contract with another person or business which is an independent enterprise; and (b) He is not in the same trade, business, profession or occupation as the independent enterprise. 2. As used in this section, “independent enterprise” means a person who holds himself out as being engaged in a separate business and: (a) Holds a business or occupational license in his own name; or (b) Owns, rents or leases property used in furtherance of his business. 3. The provisions of this section do not apply to a principal contractor who is licensed pursuant to chapter 624 of NRS. (Added to NRS by 1991, 2429)—(Substitute

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