NRS 450B.490: Adoption of regulations; fee for do-not-resuscitate identification.

1. The board shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of NRS 450B.400 to 450B.590, inclusive. The regulations must establish:

(a) A do-not-resuscitate protocol; and

(b) The procedure to apply for a do-not-resuscitate identification.

2. The board may establish a fee for:

(a) A do-not-resuscitate identification to be collected by the health authority. The fee may not exceed the actual cost to the health authority of:

(1) Manufacturing or obtaining the identification from a manufacturer, including the cost of shipping and handling; and

(2) Engraving the identification.

(b) The issuance of a bracelet or medallion which indicates that a do-not-resuscitate identification has been issued to a qualified patient.

3. In the case of a district board of health, such regulations take effect immediately upon approval by the State Board of Health.