(Added to NRS by 1993, 660; A 1995, 2009)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 616.1114) NRS 616A.282 “Owner-controlled insurance program” defined. “Owner-controlled insurance program” means a consolidated insurance program that is established and administered by the owner of the construction project. (Added to NRS by 1999, 3139) NRS 616A.283 “Police officer” defined. “Police officer” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 617.135. (Added to NRS by 1999, 2445) NRS 616A.284 “Policy year” defined. “Policy year” means the 12-month period during which a policy of industrial insurance is effective. (Added to NRS by 2001, 2447) NRS 616A.285 “Principal contractor” defined. “Principal contractor” means a person who: 1. Coordinates all the work on an entire project; 2. Contracts to complete an entire project; 3. Contracts for the services of any subcontractor or independent contractor; or 4. Is responsible for payment to any contracted subcontractors or independent contractors. (Added to NRS by 1991, 2390)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 616.1115) NRS 616A.290 “Private carrier” defined. “Private carrier” means any insurer or the legal representative of an insurer authorized to provide industrial insurance pursuant to chapters 616A to 617, inclusive, of NRS. The term does not include a self-insured employer or an association of self-insured public or private employers. (Added to NRS by 1995, 2000; A 1999, 1760) NRS 616A.295 “Private employer” defined. “Private employer” means any person, other than a public employer, who has in service any person under a contract of hire who is not excluded from the term “employee” pursuant to NRS 616A.110. (Added to NRS by 1993, 660)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 616.1116) NRS 616A.300 “Public employer” defined. “Public employer” means the State and a county, city, school district and public or quasi-public corporation within this State. (Added to NRS by 1993, 660)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 616.1117) NRS 616A.305 “Self-insured employer” defined. “Self-insured employer” means any employer who possesses a certification from the Commissioner of Insurance that he has the capability to assume the responsibility for the payment of compensation pursuant to chapters 616A to 617, inclusive, of NRS. (Added to NRS by 1979, 1035; A 1995, 2009)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 616.112) NRS 616A.310 “Sole proprietor” defined. “Sole proprietor” means a self-employed owner of an unincorporated business and includes working partners and members of working associations. Coverage remains in effect only if the sole proprietor remains a domiciliary of Nevada. (Added to NRS by 1975, 1017; A 1987, 598)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 616.114) NRS 616A.315 “Solicitor” defined. “Solicitor” means a person who: 1. Forms or proposes to form; or 2. Proposes to secure funds for forming or financing or recruiting members for, an association of public or private self-insured employers. (Added to NRS by 1995, 1974) NRS 616A.317 “State Industrial Insurance System” defined. “State Industrial Insurance System” means that entity established by section 79 of chapter 642, Statutes of Nevada 1981, at page 1449. (Added to NRS by 1999, 1758) NRS 616A.320 “Subcontractors” defined. “Subcontractors” shall include independent contractors. [21:168:1947; 1943 NCL § 2680.21]—(Substituted in revision for NRS 616.115) NRS 616A.330 “Tangible net worth” defined. “Tangible net worth” means all of the assets of an association of self-insured private employers or of a member of such an association except: 1. Accounts receivable, if they are factored or collateralized. 2. An inventory, except one held for resale and not collateralized. 3. A prepaid expense. 4. An unqualified investment. 5. An allocated bond fund. 6. An investment in an affiliate. 7. A restricted fund. 8. A reserve. 9. A security cost, such as a capitalized bond cost. 10. A cash equivalent, unless it is described in the footnotes for the balance sheet by item, and for investments, by duration and nature. A cash flow statement is not a sufficient description. 11. A contingency or commitment, including any estimated cost. 12. Any book adjustment caused by a change in an accounting policy or a restatement. 13. Goodwill or excess cost over the fair market value of assets. 14. Any other items listed in the assets that are deemed unacceptable by the Commissioner because they cannot be justified or because they do not directly support the ability of the association or the member to pay a claim. (Added to NRS by 1995, 1974) NRS 616A.335 “Third-party administrator” defined. “Third-party administrator” means a person who is hired by an insurer to provide administrative services for the insurer and manage claims. The term does not include an insurance company. (Added to NRS by 1991, 2390)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 616.1165) NRS 616A.340 “Total disability” defined. “Total disability” means incapacity resulting from an accident arising out of and in the course of employment which prevents the covered workman from engaging, for remuneration or profit, in any occupation for which he is or becomes reasonably fitted by education, training or experience. (Added to NRS by 1973, 367)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 616.117) NRS 616A.345 “Trade association” defined. “Trade association” means an association of firms concerned with: 1. A single product or service; 2. A number of closely related products or services; or 3. Contractors, manufacturers, distributors or retailers of a product or service or a number of closely related products or services, as determined by the Commissioner. (Added to NRS by 1995, 1975) NRS 616A.350 “Trade, business, profession or occupation of his employer” defined. “Trade, business, profession or occupation of his employer” includes all services tending toward the preservation, maintenance or operation of the business, business premises, or business property of the employer. [13:168:1947; 1943 NCL § 2680.13]—(Substituted in revision for NRS 616.120) NRS 616A.355 “Utilization review” defined. “Utilization review” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 683A.376. (Added to NRS by 1993, 660)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 616.122) NRS 616A.360 “Vocational rehabilitation services” defined. “Vocational rehabilitation services” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 615.140. (Added to NRS by 1991, 2390)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 616.123) DIVISION OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY NRS 616A.400 Duties of Administrator: Regulations. The Administrator shall: 1. Prescribe by regulation the time within which adjudications and awards must be made. 2. Regulate forms of notices, claims and other blank forms deemed proper and advisable. 3. Prescribe by regulation the methods by which an insurer may approve or reject claims, and may determine the amount and nature of benefits payable in connection therewith. 4. Prescribe by regulation the method for reimbursing an injured employee for expenses necessarily incurred for travel more than 20 miles one way from his residence or place of employment to his destination as a result of an industrial injury. 5. Determine whether an insurer has provided adequate facilities in this State to administer claims and for the retention of a file on each claim. 6. Evaluate the services of private carriers provided to employers in: (a) Controlling losses; and (b) Providing information on the prevention of industrial accidents

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