Nevada § 432B.140 - Negligent treatment or maltreatment
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 432B.140 — Negligent treatment or maltreatment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 432B.140. Negligent treatment or maltreatment
Negligent treatment or maltreatment of a child occurs if a child has been subjected
to harmful behavior that is terrorizing, degrading, painful or emotionally traumatic,
has been abandoned, is without proper care, control or supervision or lacks the subsistence,
education, shelter, medical care or other care necessary for the well-being of the
child because of the faults or habits of the person responsible for the welfare of
the child or the neglect or refusal of the person to provide them when able to do
so.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 432B.140
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 432B.140 cover?
Section 432B.140 ("Negligent treatment or maltreatment") 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 § 432B.140?
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