1. A resident or the representative of a resident may request the installation and use of an electronic communication device in the bedroom of the resident by submitting to the living community in which he or she resides: (a) A completed form prescribed by the living community pursuant to subsection 3; or (b) If the living community has not prescribed a form pursuant to subsection 3, a written request that meets the requirements of subsection 2. 2. A request submitted pursuant to subsection 1 must include or be accompanied by: (a) Information regarding the type, function and expected use of the electronic communication device which will be installed and used; (b) The name and contact information for any person other than the resident or his or her representative who is authorized to view or listen to the images or sounds which are displayed, broadcast or recorded by the electronic communication device pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 435.795 ; (c) An agreement by the resident or the representative of the resident to, except as otherwise provided by NRS 435.795 : (1) Waive the residents right to privacy in connection with use of the electronic communication device; and (2) Release the living community and any employee of the living community from any administrative, civil or criminal liability for a violation of the residents right to privacy in connection with use of the electronic communication device; (d) If the resident has a roommate: (1) The written consent of the roommate or the representative of the roommate to the installation and use of an electronic communication device in the bedroom of the resident; and (2) An agreement by the roommate or the representative of the roommate to, except as otherwise provided in NRS 435.795 : (I) Waive the roommates right to privacy in connection with use of the electronic communication device; and (II) Release the living community and any employee of the living community from any administrative, civil or criminal liability for a violation of the roommates right to privacy in connection with the use of the electronic communication device; and (e) If the request is submitted by the representative of the resident, proof that the representative of the resident meets the requirements of NRS 435.780 . 3. A living community may prescribe a form for use by a resident or the representative of a resident to request to install and use an electronic communication device in the bedroom of the resident. To the extent practicable, such a form must be provided in a language chosen by the resident or the representative of the resident. Such a form must include, without limitation: (a) An explanation of the provisions of NRS 435.780 to 435.805 , inclusive; and (b) Places to record the information, agreements and consent described in paragraphs (a) to (d), inclusive, of subsection 2. 4. A living community shall approve a request by a resident or the representative of a resident pursuant to this section if the request meets the requirements of this section. 5. If the roommate or the representative of the roommate of a resident who wishes to submit a request pursuant to subsection 1, or whose representative wishes to submit such a request, refuses to provide consent and enter into the agreement required by paragraph (d) of subsection 2, the living community shall make reasonable attempts to accommodate the resident. Such reasonable attempts may include, without limitation, moving either the resident or his or her roommate to a different bedroom within the living community with the consent of the resident being moved or his or her representative. 6. A resident or the representative of a resident who has submitted a request pursuant to subsection 1, a roommate who has provided consent pursuant to paragraph (d) of subsection 2 or the representative of such a roommate may withdraw the request or consent at any time, including, without limitation, after the request has been approved or after an electronic communication device has been installed, by submitting a written revocation to the living community. Not later than 24 hours after the submission of such a written revocation, the living community shall cause the removal of any electronic communication device that has been installed.
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