Nevada § 629.600 - Conversion therapy prohibited
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 629.600 — Conversion therapy prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 629.600. Conversion therapy prohibited
1. A psychotherapist shall not provide any conversion therapy to a person who is under
18 years of age regardless of the willingness of the person or his or her parent or
legal guardian to authorize such therapy. 2. Any violation of subsection 1 is a ground for disciplinary action by a state board
that licenses a psychotherapist as defined in subsection 3. 3. As used in this section: (a) “ Conversion therapy ” means any practice or treatment that seeks to change the sexual orientation or gender
identity of a person, including, without limitation, a practice or treatment that
seeks to change behaviors or gender expressions or to eliminate or reduce sexual or
romantic attractions or feelings toward persons of the same gender. The term does not include counseling that: (1) Provides assistance to a person undergoing gender transition; or (2) Provides acceptance, support and understanding of a person or facilitates a person's
ability to cope, social support and identity exploration and development, including,
without limitation, an intervention to prevent or address unlawful conduct or unsafe
sexual practices that is neutral as to the sexual-orientation of the person receiving
the intervention and does not seek to change the sexual orientation or gender identity
of the person receiving the intervention. (b) “ Psychotherapist ” means: (1) A psychiatrist licensed to practice medicine in this State pursuant to chapter
630 of NRS; (2) A homeopathic physician, advanced practitioner of homeopathy or homeopathic assistant
licensed or certified pursuant to chapter 630A of NRS ; (3) A psychiatrist licensed to practice medicine in this State pursuant to chapter
633 of NRS; (4) A psychologist licensed to practice in this State pursuant to chapter 641 of NRS; (5) A social worker licensed in this State as an independent social worker or a clinical
social worker pursuant to chapter 641B of NRS ; (6) A registered nurse holding a master's degree in the field of psychiatric nursing
and licensed to practice professional nursing in this State pursuant to chapter 632
of NRS; (7) A marriage and family therapist or clinical professional counselor licensed in
this State pursuant to chapter 641A of NRS ; or (8) A person who provides counseling services as part of his or her training for any
of the professions listed in subparagraphs (1) to (7), inclusive.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 629.600
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 629.600 cover?
Section 629.600 ("Conversion therapy prohibited") 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 § 629.600?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 629.600 apply to my situation?
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