Nevada § 394.630 - Awarding degrees
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 394.630 — Awarding degrees, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 394.630. Awarding degrees
A person, firm, association, partnership or corporation shall not award, bestow, confer,
give, grant, convey or sell to another person a degree or honorary degree upon which
is inscribed, in any language, the word “associate,” “bachelor,” “baccalaureate,”
“master,” “doctor” or “fellow,” or any abbreviation thereof, unless it is a school,
academy, institute, community college, junior college, college, university or other
educational organization or entity located in the State of Nevada or operating from
a place of business in this state that offers courses of instruction or study wherein
credits may be earned toward an academic or professional degree in a field of endeavor
beyond the secondary school level, and: 1. Is accredited; or 2. Has filed and kept current with appropriate amendments, in the office of the Administrator,
an affidavit by each president of two separate accredited colleges or universities
stating that the majority of the course credits offered by the unaccredited institution
are generally acceptable or transferable to the accredited college or university which
each president represents.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 394.630
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 394.630 cover?
Section 394.630 ("Awarding degrees") 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 § 394.630?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 394.630" (Nevada). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nevada law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Nevada official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Nevada attorney.
How does Nevada § 394.630 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Nevada can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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