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Can you summarize NVRS 458A?
PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY > Prevention and Treatment of Problem Gambling
Short Summary
The legal document content reviewed pertains to the prevention and treatment of problem gambling in Nevada. It includes provisions for the establishment of an Advisory Committee on Problem Gambling, the creation of a Revolving Account to Support Programs for the Prevention and Treatment of Problem Gambling, and the qualifications of mental health professionals involved in counseling and treating individuals with an addictive disorder related to gambling. The document outlines the responsibilities of the Advisory Committee, which include providing advice and information to various entities and agencies, assisting in the establishment of funding priorities and criteria, and recommending legislation or public policy concerning problem gambling. The document also addresses the process for assigning individuals convicted of crimes related to problem gambling to a treatment program, the qualifications of mental health professionals administering the program, and the conditions and requirements for successful completion of the program. Exemptions are mentioned for certain crimes, and no specific penalties are outlined in the document.
Whom does it apply to?
The legal document content applies to various entities and individuals, including the Advisory Committee on Problem Gambling, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Director of the Department, qualified mental health professionals, individuals with an addictive disorder related to gambling, and individuals convicted of crimes related to problem gambling.
What does it govern?
The legal document content pertains to the prevention and treatment of problem gambling in Nevada. It covers the establishment of an Advisory Committee, the creation of a Revolving Account to Support Programs for the Prevention and Treatment of Problem Gambling, the qualifications of mental health professionals, the process for assigning individuals to a treatment program, and the determination of treatment eligibility for individuals convicted of crimes related to problem gambling.
What are exemptions?
Exemptions are mentioned for individuals convicted of certain crimes, such as crimes against the person punishable as a felony or gross misdemeanor, crimes against a child, sexual offenses, acts constituting domestic violence, persons with a record of multiple convictions, persons with pending felony proceedings, persons on probation or parole (unless consent is given or the court finds eligibility after considering objections), and persons previously assigned to a program for the treatment of problem gambling (unless the court, in its discretion, finds eligibility).
What are the Penalties?
No specific penalties are mentioned in the legal document content.
Jurisdiction
Nevada