{"data":{"id":"us-nv/nrs-451.710","jurisdiction":"us-nv","citation":"NRS 451.710","heading":"Refusal to accept or cremate remains or to release cremated remains pending resolution of dispute.","body":"1. The operator of a crematory incurs no liability by refusing to accept or to cremate human remains until the operator receives a court order or other suitable confirmation that a dispute has been settled:\n(a) If the operator is aware of a dispute concerning cremation of the remains;\n(b) If the operator has a reasonable basis for questioning any of the representations made by the agent; or\n(c) For any other lawful reason.\n2. If the operator of a crematory is aware of a dispute concerning the release or disposition of cremated human remains, the operator may refuse to release the remains until the dispute has been resolved or the operator receives a court order authorizing the release or disposition of the remains. The operator incurs no liability by such a refusal.","path":["TITLE 40 — PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY","CHAPTER 451 - DEAD BODIES","CREMATION"],"source_url":"https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-451.html#NRS451Sec710","current_through":"2025 session (NRS as revised 2026-08-25)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-03T05:51:40Z","sha256":"baebd119ff846b384d4348d6db8ffd449bc2f16f599d06d3b559531781003527","source_id":"us-nv","stale":true,"prev":"us-nv/nrs-451.705","next":"us-nv/nrs-451.715"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}