1. Notwithstanding any other provision of state or local law, a person or governmental entity that provides a state or local public benefit: (a) Shall comply with the provisions of 8 U.S.C. § 1621 regarding the eligibility of a person who is not a citizen or national of the United States for such a benefit. (b) Is not required to pay any costs or other expenses relating to the provision of such a benefit after July 1, 1997, to a person who is not a citizen or national of the United States who, pursuant to 8 U.S.C. § 1621, is not eligible for the benefit. 2. Compliance with the provisions of 8 U.S.C. § 1621 must not be construed to constitute any form of discrimination, distinction or restriction made, or any other action taken, on the basis of national origin. 3. As used in this section, 'state or local public benefit' has the meaning ascribed to it in 8 U.S.C. § 1621. (Added to NRS by 2005, 22nd Special Session, 3; A 2013, 1309)
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