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Sex Law Information Center - NEVADA |
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| Age of Consent |
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Males - 16 Females - 16 (Source)
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Sex between persons under the age of 16 is legal as the law is written. |
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| Sex Toys |
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No known law affecting sex toys. |
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| Availability of Plan B/EC |
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Plan B is available OTC to those 18 and over as provided in FDA regulations. Minors require a prescription.
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| Access to Contraceptive Services by Minors |
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"Mature minors" may access contraceptive services without parental consent. The law is not specific beyond "medical services," however.
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| Status of Gay Marriage/Civil Unions |
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Constitution amendment specifying marriage is between one man and one woman. NO civil union law.
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| Abortion Laws |
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Legality |
Legal. Late term abortion banned at 24 weeks except for health. |
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W/P* |
No. |
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P/N* |
No. (Unenforceable)
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I/C* |
Yes. |
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Other: |
Nevada law prohibits obstruction of access to clinics. |
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| Safe Haven Law |
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Either parent may drop off an infant at a hospital or emergency services faciliy up to 30 days after birth.
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| Rape/Rape Shield Laws |
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Weak rape shield law, allows for previous sexual contact with perpetrator to be used against the victim, along with evidence of "prior sexual conduct" that "proves consent."
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| Sex Education Model |
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State law mandates sex education, and requires A/O curriculum. Parental approval required for student to be in class, and classes may not be required for graduation.
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| Other Sex/Sexuality Related Laws/Regs |
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Prostitution is legal in three counties in Nevada (in regulated brothels).
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 03 July 2007 )
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