Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159A.054
Finding of court upon petition: Dismissal of petition; appointment of guardian
Nevada · Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 159A — Guardianship of Minors · Status: effective
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1. If the court finds that the proposed protected minor is not in need of a guardian, the court shall dismiss the petition.
2. If the court finds that appointment of a guardian is required, the court shall appoint a guardian of the proposed protected minor’s person, estate, or person and estate.
3. The court shall not find that a proposed protected minor is in need of a guardian solely because the person currently responsible for the proposed protected minor:
(a) Is deaf, is blind or has another physical disability; or
(b) Is the holder of a valid registry identification card.
4. As used in this section:
(a) “Blind” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 426.082.
(b) “Holder of a valid registry identification card” means a person who holds a valid registry identification card as defined in NRS 678C.080 that identifies the person as:
(1) Exempt from state prosecution for engaging in the medical use of cannabis; or
(2) A designated primary caregiver as defined in NRS 678C.040.