At the beginning of 2011, several new Nevada laws went into effect. Here is a brief review of some of them...
AB162 recognizes the value of early intervention with autism. The law requires public and private health insurance to provide screening and treatment for autism spectrum disorders in children. It places a cap of $36,000 a year on treatment costs until a child is 18, unless he or she is still in high school.
Construction workers gained an extra measure of safety at their hazardous jobs with AB148, which was enacted following a string of fatal accidents at Las Vegas construction sites. Workers must now complete 10 hours of OSHA-certified safety training and supervisors must receive 30 hours of training. Both groups have 15 days from starting a job to provide proof of training. If not, suspension or dismissal from the job is required.
People buying a house in Nevada (except a foreclosure) can now request an energy efficiency evaluation. A certified energy auditor may be employed, but sellers have the option of meeting such a request by providing a year's worth of utility bills. By mutual consent of buyer and seller, this requirement can be waived.
Meanwhile, the 76th Regular Session of the Nevada Legislature will convene on February 7. With a new governor, plenty of new members, severe budget problems, and reapportionment, it's going to be interesting to see how everyone plays together, or not. If you are interested in digging deeper into Nevada law, the online Nevada Law Library is a good place to start.
Source: Reno Gazette-Journal.
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