Nevada § 129.040 - When person standing in loco parentis may give consent for minor's emergency hospitalization or medical attention
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 129.040 — When person standing in loco parentis may give consent for minor's emergency hospitalization or medical attention, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 129.040. When person standing in loco parentis may give consent for minor's emergency hospitalization or medical attention
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in cases of emergency in which a minor
is in need of immediate hospitalization, medical attention or surgery and, after reasonable
efforts made under the circumstances, the parents of such minor cannot be located
for the purpose of consenting thereto, consent for such emergency attention may be
given by any person standing in loco parentis to such minor.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 129.040
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 129.040 cover?
Section 129.040 ("When person standing in loco parentis may give consent for minor's emergency hospitalization or medical attention") 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.
How do I cite Nevada § 129.040?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 129.040 apply to my situation?
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