1.  Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, it is unlawful for any person to affix his or her signature to an uncompleted death certificate.

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Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 440.735

  • advanced practice registered nurse: means a registered nurse who holds a valid license as an advanced practice registered nurse issued by the State Board of Nursing pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes 440.005
  • person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
  • physician: means a person who engages in the practice of medicine, including osteopathy and homeopathy. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.040

2.  A physician, advanced practice registered nurse, health officer or coroner may affix his or her signature to an uncompleted death certificate after completing the portions of the death certificate applicable to the physician, advanced practice registered nurse, health officer or coroner.