Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.038
This is the official text of Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.038, part of Nevada’s Rev. Stat — part of the compiled statutory law of Nevada, published by the state as "Rev. Stat." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Insurance of officers, employees and immune contractors of State or local government against liability
Official statutory text
1. The State and any local government may: (a) Insure itself against any liability arising under NRS 41.031 . (b) Insure any of its officers, employees or immune contractors against tort liability resulting from an act or omission in the scope of the person’s employment. (c) Insure against the expense of defending a claim against itself or any of its officers, employees or immune contractors whether or not liability exists on such a claim.
2. Any school district may insure any peace officer, requested to attend any school function, against tort liability resulting from an act or omission in the scope of the peace officer’s employment while attending such a function.
3. As used in this section: (a) “ Insure ” means to purchase a policy of insurance or establish a self-insurance reserve or fund, or any combination thereof. (b) “ Local government ” means every political subdivision and every other governmental entity in this State.
2. Any school district may insure any peace officer, requested to attend any school function, against tort liability resulting from an act or omission in the scope of the peace officer’s employment while attending such a function.
3. As used in this section: (a) “ Insure ” means to purchase a policy of insurance or establish a self-insurance reserve or fund, or any combination thereof. (b) “ Local government ” means every political subdivision and every other governmental entity in this State.
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