Nevada § 441A.280 - Procedure to ensure that infected person receives adequate treatment
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 441A.280 — Procedure to ensure that infected person receives adequate treatment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 441A.280. Procedure to ensure that infected person receives adequate treatment
A physician who, or clinic or dispensary which, determines that a person has a sexually
transmitted disease shall encourage and, if necessary, attempt to persuade the person
to submit to medical treatment. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 441A.210 , if the person does not submit to treatment, or does not complete the prescribed
course of treatment, the physician, clinic or dispensary shall notify the health authority
who shall take action to ensure that the person receives adequate treatment for the
disease.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 441A.280
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 441A.280 cover?
Section 441A.280 ("Procedure to ensure that infected person receives adequate treatment") 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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