Nevada § 127.050 - Agencies which may accept relinquishments and consent to adoption; reimbursement for certain costs
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 127.050 — Agencies which may accept relinquishments and consent to adoption; reimbursement for certain costs, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 127.050. Agencies which may accept relinquishments and consent to adoption; reimbursement for certain costs
1. The following agencies may accept relinquishments for the adoption of children
from parents and guardians in this State: (a) An agency which provides child welfare services in its own capacity or on behalf
of a child-placing agency authorized under the laws of another state to accept relinquishments
and make placements; or (b) A child-placing agency licensed by the Division. 2. The following agencies may consent to the adoption of children in this State: (a) An agency which provides child welfare services to which the child has been relinquished
for adoption; (b) A child-placing agency licensed by the Division, to whom the child has been relinquished
for adoption; or (c) Any child-placing agency authorized under the laws of another state to accept
relinquishments and make placements, to whom the child has been relinquished or otherwise
approved for adoption in that state. 3. If an agency which provides child welfare services accepts a relinquishment on
behalf of a child-placing agency pursuant to subsection 1, the child-placing agency
shall reimburse the agency which provides child welfare services for any costs associated
with the acceptance.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 127.050
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 127.050 cover?
Section 127.050 ("Agencies which may accept relinquishments and consent to adoption; reimbursement for certain costs") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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