1. The State Treasurer may adopt regulations to establish and carry out the Nevada ABLE Savings Program to comply with the requirements of a qualified ABLE program pursuant to 26 U.S.C. § 529A, as amended.
2. The regulations must be consistent with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code set forth in Title 26 of the United States Code, and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto, to ensure that the Nevada ABLE Savings Program meets all criteria for federal tax-deferred or tax-exempt benefits, or both.
3. The regulations must provide for the use of savings trust agreements and savings trust accounts to apply distributions toward qualified disability expenses in accordance with 26 U.S.C. § 529A, as amended.
4. The regulations may include any other provisions not inconsistent with federal law that the State Treasurer determines are necessary for the efficient and effective administration of the Nevada ABLE Savings Program and the Trust Fund, including, without limitation:
(a) Provisions for the charging and collection of administrative fees and charges in connection with any transaction relating to the Nevada ABLE Savings Program, including, without limitation, fees or charges related to continued participation in the Program;
(b) A requirement that any money deposited in accordance with a savings trust agreement, and any increase in the value thereof or qualified withdrawal taken therefrom, is not subject to attachment, levy or execution by any creditor of a contributor, account owner or designated beneficiary and may not be used as security for a loan;
(c) A requirement that any money deposited in accordance with a savings trust agreement, and any increase in the value thereof or qualified withdrawal taken therefrom, must not be used to calculate the personal assets of a designated beneficiary or account owner to determine eligibility for any disability, medical or other health benefits administered by this State; and
(d) A requirement that any money deposited in accordance with a savings trust agreement, and any increase in the value thereof or qualified withdrawal taken therefrom, must not be used to calculate the personal assets of a designated beneficiary or account owner to determine eligibility or need for any student loan program, student grant program or any other student aid program administered by this State, except as otherwise provided for in federal law.
5. If the State Treasurer does not adopt regulations pursuant to this section to establish and carry out the Nevada ABLE Savings Program, the State Treasurer shall otherwise ensure that the Nevada ABLE Savings Program is established and carried out pursuant to NRS 427A.882 to 427A.896, inclusive.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 1429)