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2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 414 - Emergency Management › NRS 414.285 - Activation of Committee or subcommittee: Conditions; sharing of information concerning persons who have been injured, killed or contracted illness.

1. The Chief may activate the State Disaster Identification Coordination Committee or any subcommittee thereof:
(a) During the existence of a state of emergency or declaration of disaster pursuant to NRS 414.070 or a public health emergency or other health event pursuant to NRS 439.970;
(b) During an emergency in a political subdivision, upon the request of a political subdivision, if the Chief determines that the political subdivision requires the services of the Committee; or
(c) In preparation for an imminent occurrence that may result in emergency, disaster, public health emergency or other health event described in paragraph (a) or (b).
2. If the State Disaster Identification Coordination Committee or any subcommittee thereof is activated pursuant to subsection 1, the Committee or subcommittee, as applicable, shall prepare for and coordinate the sharing of information among state, local and tribal governmental agencies regarding persons who appear to have been injured or killed or contracted an illness during the emergency, disaster, public health emergency or other health event, as applicable.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 1066; A 2021, 276; 2023, 152)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 414 - Emergency Management › NRS 414.300 - Regulations.

The Division of Emergency Management of the Office of the Military shall adopt such regulations as are necessary to govern the State Disaster Identification Coordination Committee.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 3258; A 1999, 1251, 3123; 2001, 2608; 2019, 1068; 2021, 2109; 2023, 153)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 414 - Emergency Management › NRS 414.310 - Broadcasters: Development of plans for emergency response.

Broadcasters in this State shall, in cooperation with the Division of Emergency Management of the Office of the Military and the Nevada Broadcasters Association or its successor organization, develop comprehensive, coordinated plans for preparing for and responding appropriately to an emergency or disaster.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 498; A 2021, 2109)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 414 - Emergency Management › NRS 414.320 - Training and certification of first response broadcasters; requirements for training programs; state and local governmental agencies required to allow first response broadcasters access to areas affected by emergency or disaster for certain purposes.

1. The Nevada Broadcasters Association or its successor organization, the Nevada State Cable Telecommunications Association or its successor organization, any member of the Nevada State Cable Telecommunications Association or its successor organization and any other provider of emergency broadcasts, including, without limitation, a provider who uses emerging technologies, may establish a program for training and certifying broadcast engineers and technical personnel as first response broadcasters. Each program established pursuant to this subsection must:
(a) Be consistent with federal law and guidelines;
(b) Provide training and education concerning restoring, repairing and resupplying any facilities and equipment of a broadcaster in an area affected by an emergency or disaster; and
(c) Provide training and education concerning the personal safety of a first response broadcaster in an area affected by an emergency or disaster.
2. To the extent practicable and consistent with not endangering public safety or inhibiting recovery efforts, state and local governmental agencies shall allow a first response broadcaster access to an area affected by an emergency or disaster for the purpose of restoring, repairing or resupplying any facility or equipment critical to the ability of a broadcaster to acquire, produce and transmit essential emergency- or disaster-related public information programming, including, without limitation, repairing and maintaining transmitters and transporting fuel for generators.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 498)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 414 - Emergency Management › NRS 414.330 - Priority for distribution of equipment, supplies or facilities in area affected by emergency or disaster.

To the extent practicable and consistent with not endangering public safety, during an emergency or disaster, a broadcaster or first response broadcaster in an area affected by the emergency or disaster must be given priority for the distribution of fuel, food, water and any other equipment, supplies or facilities over all persons other than persons who provide essential emergency services, health care and utility restoration services.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 498)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 414 - Emergency Management › NRS 414.340 - Confiscation of equipment, supplies or facilities from broadcaster or emergency broadcaster.

To the extent practicable and consistent with not endangering public safety, the emergency powers conferred upon the Governor and upon the executive heads or governing bodies of the political subdivisions of this State must not be construed to allow the confiscation of vehicles, fuel, food, water or any other equipment, supplies or facilities from a broadcaster or first response broadcaster if the broadcaster or first response broadcaster adequately documents that the equipment, supplies or facilities will be used to enable the broadcast of essential emergency- or disaster-related public information programming in an area affected by an emergency or disaster.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 498)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 414A - Nevada Intrastate Mutual Aid System › NRS 414A.080 - Applicability; scope.

The provisions of this chapter:
1. Do not prohibit a participant from entering into a supplemental agreement with another participant or other entity.
2. Do not prohibit a participant from receiving support under an agreement or contract.
3. Do not apply to routine support provided by a public agency to a neighboring jurisdiction.
4. Are in addition to and not a substitute for chapters 414 and 415 of NRS.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 291)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 414A - Nevada Intrastate Mutual Aid System › NRS 414A.100 - Establishment; administration; regulations.

1. The Nevada Intrastate Mutual Aid System is hereby established within the Division.
2. The Chief of the Division, subject to the direction and control of the Adjutant General of the Office of the Military, shall administer the System pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and shall:
(a) Coordinate the provision of mutual aid during the response to and recovery from an emergency or disaster;
(b) Maintain records of the requests for and provision of mutual aid throughout this State;
(c) Identify, maintain an inventory of and coordinate participant personnel and equipment available for intrastate mutual aid response;
(d) Provide information and assistance, upon request, to participants concerning reimbursement for services and other guidelines and procedures developed by the Intrastate Mutual Aid Committee pursuant to subsection 4 of NRS 414A.110; and
(e) Adopt regulations relating to the administration of the System.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 287; A 2021, 2110)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 414A - Nevada Intrastate Mutual Aid System › NRS 414A.110 - Intrastate Mutual Aid Committee: Creation; membership; terms; Chair and Vice Chair; duties; annual evaluation of System.

1. The Intrastate Mutual Aid Committee is hereby created. The Committee shall advise the Chief of the Division on issues related to emergency management and intrastate mutual aid in this State.
2. The Committee consists of the following members:
(a) The Chief of the Division, or his or her designee, who serves as the Chair of the Committee and is a nonvoting member; and
(b) Not more than 19 voting members, each of whom:
(1) Is appointed by the Chief of the Division;
(2) Is selected from participating public agencies or tribal governments;
(3) Must have responsibility for public safety programs or activities within his or her public agency or tribe or nation; and
(4) After the initial terms, serves a term of 2 years, and may be reappointed.
3. The Committee shall select a Vice Chair from among the voting members of the Committee. The Vice Chair serves as Vice Chair until the end of his or her current term as a voting member, and may be reselected.
4. The Committee shall develop comprehensive guidelines and procedures regarding, without limitation:
(a) Requesting intrastate mutual aid;
(b) Responding to a request for intrastate mutual aid;
(c) Recordkeeping during an emergency or disaster for which intrastate mutual aid has been requested; and
(d) Reimbursement of costs to assisting participants.
5. The Committee shall meet at least annually to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the System and provide recommendations, if any, to the Chief of the Division to improve the System.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 288)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 414A - Nevada Intrastate Mutual Aid System › NRS 414A.120 - Mandatory participation by public agencies; withdrawal from participation; optional participation by federally recognized Indian tribe or nation; duties of participants.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, each public agency shall participate in the System.
2. Any participant may elect to withdraw from participation in the System by:
(a) Adopting a resolution declaring that the participant elects not to participate in the System; and
(b) Providing a copy of the resolution to the Division and the Governor.
3. Any federally recognized Indian tribe or nation, all or part of which is located within the boundaries of this State, may choose to become a participant in the System by:
(a) Adopting a resolution declaring that the tribe or nation elects to participate in the System and agreeing to be bound by the provisions of this chapter; and
(b) Providing a copy of the resolution to the Division and the Governor.
4. Each participant shall:
(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4 of NRS 414A.140, ensure that the participant is able to provide intrastate mutual aid in response to a request pursuant to NRS 414A.130;
(b) Provide training to each emergency responder on procedures related to his or her respective role within the System;
(c) Actively monitor events in this State to determine the possibility of requesting or providing intrastate mutual aid;
(d) Maintain a current list of personnel and any equipment of the participant available for intrastate mutual aid and submit the list at least annually to the Division;
(e) Conduct joint planning, information sharing and capability and vulnerability analyses with other participants and conduct joint training exercises, if practicable; and
(f) Develop, carry out and periodically revise plans of operation, which must include, without limitation, the methods by which any resources, facilities and services of the participant must be available and furnished to other participants.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 288)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 414A - Nevada Intrastate Mutual Aid System › NRS 414A.130 - Request for mutual aid; duties of requesting participant.

1. Any participant may request intrastate mutual aid before, during or after a declared or undeclared emergency or disaster for:
(a) Response, mitigation or recovery activities related to the emergency or disaster; and
(b) Participation in drills or exercises in preparation for an emergency or disaster.
2. A participant may make a request for intrastate mutual aid:
(a) Through the Division; or
(b) If an urgent response is needed, directly to a participant, except that any request for a responding state agency must be made as provided in paragraph (a).
3. Each request for intrastate mutual aid must be documented and forwarded to the Division not more than 24 hours after the request is made.
4. A requesting participant shall:
(a) Adequately describe the resources needed by the requesting participant;
(b) Provide logistical and technical support, as needed, to any emergency responders provided by an assisting participant; and
(c) Reimburse the assisting participant for costs incurred, if applicable, by the assisting participant in a timely manner.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 289)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 414A - Nevada Intrastate Mutual Aid System › NRS 414A.140 - Assisting participant: Duties; command and control of emergency responders, assets and equipment; denial of request for mutual aid.

1. An assisting participant shall:
(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, promptly respond to a request for intrastate mutual aid to the extent resources are available;
(b) Ensure that all emergency responders provided by the assisting participant in response to the request have workers’ compensation coverage in accordance with chapters 616A to 617, inclusive, of NRS;
(c) Maintain a policy of liability and property insurance or a program of self-insurance on all vehicles and equipment used in response to the request;
(d) Before responding to the request, provide a briefing to emergency responders, which must include information on recordkeeping in accordance with any requirements of the System; and
(e) Submit timely, accurate and complete records and requests for reimbursement in accordance with those requirements, if applicable.
2. An emergency responder provided by an assisting participant remains under the command and, except as otherwise provided in this subsection, control of, and must comply with any requirements of, the participant with which or for which he or she is employed or volunteers, but is under the operational control of the requesting participant.
3. The assets and equipment of an assisting participant remain under the command and, except as otherwise provided in this subsection, control of the assisting participant, but are under the operational control of the requesting participant.
4. Any participant may deny a request for intrastate mutual aid if providing the requested assistance would prevent the participant from reasonably carrying out its duties in its jurisdiction.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 289)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 414A - Nevada Intrastate Mutual Aid System › NRS 414A.150 - Reimbursement of assisting participant: Initial notice; final request; extension of deadlines; duty to pay certain costs; facilitation by Division upon request; disputes; Division not liable for claims.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, within 10 business days after the completion of all activities taken in response to a request for intrastate mutual aid, each assisting participant shall provide a written notice to the requesting participant if the assisting participant intends to seek reimbursement from the requesting participant.
2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, within 60 calendar days after the completion of the activities specified in subsection 1, the assisting participant shall provide to the requesting participant a final request for reimbursement which must include:
(a) A summary of the services provided;
(b) An invoice setting forth all services provided and the total amount of the reimbursement requested;
(c) Any supporting documentation;
(d) Any additional forms required by the System; and
(e) The name and contact information of a person to contact if more information is needed.
3. If an assisting participant requires additional time to comply with the provisions of subsection 1 or 2, the assisting participant must request an extension in writing from the requesting participant. A requesting participant may, for good cause shown, grant an extension for an additional reasonable period.
4. A requesting participant shall reimburse an assisting participant for all reasonable costs incurred by the assisting participant in responding to the request for intrastate mutual aid, including, without limitation, any costs related to the use of personnel and equipment and travel. All costs must be documented in order to be eligible for reimbursement pursuant to this section, unless otherwise agreed upon by the requesting participant and assisting participant. Any costs associated with resources which were used without request are not eligible for reimbursement.
5. Reimbursement may be facilitated through the Division, upon request.
6. If a dispute between participants occurs regarding reimbursement, the participant disputing the reimbursement shall provide a written notice to the other participant setting forth the issues in dispute. If the dispute is not resolved within 90 days after the notice is provided, either participant may submit the matter to binding arbitration, which must be conducted pursuant to the rules for commercial arbitration established by the American Arbitration Association.
7. The Division is not liable for any claim relating to the reimbursement of costs for providing intrastate mutual aid.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 290)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 414A - Nevada Intrastate Mutual Aid System › NRS 414A.160 - Emergency responder: Deemed to be licensed, certified or permitted by authority having jurisdiction for duration of emergency or disaster.

If a person holds a license, certificate or other permit issued by a public agency or federally recognized Indian tribe or nation evidencing qualification or authorization to practice a professional, mechanical or other skill and that person is an emergency responder providing services for a requesting participant, the person shall be deemed to be licensed, certified or permitted, as applicable, by the authority having jurisdiction over the requesting participant for the duration of the emergency or disaster.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 291)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 414A - Nevada Intrastate Mutual Aid System › NRS 414A.170 - Emergency responder: Not entitled to right, privilege or benefit of employment from requesting participant; entitled to benefits available for death or injury sustained in course of employment with employer.

1. An emergency responder of an assisting participant is not an employee of the requesting participant and is not entitled to any right, privilege or benefit of employment from the requesting participant, including, without limitation, wages, leave, pensions, health care or other advantages.
2. An emergency responder who sustains an injury or dies while providing intrastate mutual aid to a requesting participant under this chapter is entitled to receive all applicable benefits available for a death or injury sustained in the course of employment with his or her employer.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 291)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 414A - Nevada Intrastate Mutual Aid System › NRS 414A.180 - Immunity and tort liability for activities performed.

1. All activities performed pursuant to this chapter are deemed to be governmental functions for which immunity is provided under the provisions of NRS 414.110.
2. An emergency responder of an assisting participant is an agent of the requesting participant for the purposes of tort liability and immunity. An assisting participant or its officers or employees providing assistance under this chapter are not liable for any act or omission while providing or attempting to provide such assistance in good faith. As used in this subsection, "in good faith" does not include willful misconduct, gross negligence or recklessness.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 291)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 415A - Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners (Uniform Act) › NRS 415A.030 - "Disaster relief organization" defined.

"Disaster relief organization" means an entity which provides emergency or disaster relief services that include health or veterinary services provided by volunteer health practitioners and which:
1. Is designated or recognized as a provider of those services pursuant to a disaster response and recovery plan adopted by an agency of the Federal Government, the Governor or the Division; or
2. Regularly plans and conducts its activities in coordination with an agency of the Federal Government or the Division.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 941)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 415A - Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners (Uniform Act) › NRS 415A.070 - "Emergency Management Assistance Compact" defined.

"Emergency Management Assistance Compact" means the interstate compact approved by Congress by Public Law 104-321, 110 Stat. 3877, and codified as NRS 415.010.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 941)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 415A - Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners (Uniform Act) › NRS 415A.100 - "Health practitioner" defined.

"Health practitioner" means:
1. A provider of health care, as that term is defined in NRS 629.031;
2. Any other individual licensed to provide health care pursuant to the provisions of Title 54 of NRS; or
3. An individual licensed in the professions under the laws of another state to provide health or veterinary services.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 941)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 415A - Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners (Uniform Act) › NRS 415A.110 - "Health services" defined.

"Health services" means treatment, care, advice or guidance, or other services or supplies, related to the health or death of individuals or human populations, to the extent necessary to respond to an emergency, including, without limitation:
1. The following, concerning the physical or mental condition or functional status of an individual or affecting the structure or function of the body:
(a) Preventive, diagnostic, therapeutic, rehabilitative, maintenance or palliative care; and
(b) Counseling, assessment, procedures or other services;
2. The sale or dispensing of a drug, a device, equipment or another item to an individual in accordance with a prescription; and
3. Funeral, cremation, cemetery or other mortuary services.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 941)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 415A - Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners (Uniform Act) › NRS 415A.130 - "License" defined.

"License" means authorization by a state to engage in the provision of health or veterinary services that would be unlawful to provide without the authorization. The term includes authorization under the laws of this State for an individual to provide health or veterinary services based upon a national certification issued by a public or private entity.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 942)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 415A - Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners (Uniform Act) › NRS 415A.140 - "Person" defined.

"Person" means an individual, corporation, business trust, trust, partnership, limited-liability company, association, joint venture, public corporation, government or governmental subdivision, agency, instrumentality or any other legal or commercial entity.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 942)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 415A - Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners (Uniform Act) › NRS 415A.150 - "Scope of practice" defined.

"Scope of practice" means the extent of the authorization to provide health or veterinary services granted to a health practitioner by a license issued to the practitioner in the state in which the principal part of the practitioner’s services are rendered, including, without limitation, any conditions imposed by the relevant licensing authority.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 942)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 415A - Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners (Uniform Act) › NRS 415A.170 - "Veterinary services" defined.

"Veterinary services" means treatment, care, advice or guidance, or other services or supplies, related to the health or death of an animal or animal populations, to the extent necessary to respond to an emergency, including, without limitation:
1. Diagnosis, treatment or prevention of an animal’s disease, injury or other physical or mental condition by the prescription, administration or dispensing of vaccine, medicine, surgery or therapy;
2. Use of a procedure for reproductive management; and
3. Monitoring and treatment of animal populations for diseases that have spread or demonstrate the potential to spread to humans.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 942)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 415A - Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners (Uniform Act) › NRS 415A.180 - "Volunteer health practitioner" defined.

"Volunteer health practitioner" means a health practitioner who provides health or veterinary services, whether or not the practitioner receives compensation for those services. The term does not include a practitioner who receives compensation pursuant to a preexisting employment relationship with a host entity or affiliate which requires the practitioner to provide health services in this State, unless the practitioner is not a resident of this State and is employed by a disaster relief organization providing services in this State while an emergency declaration is in effect.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 942)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 415A - Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners (Uniform Act) › NRS 415A.190 - Applicability.

This chapter applies to:
1. Volunteer health practitioners who are registered with a registration system that complies with NRS 415A.210 and who provide health or veterinary services in this State for a host entity:
(a) While an emergency declaration is in effect;
(b) While participating in required training exercises to prepare for the declaration of an emergency; or
(c) When responding to an event with the reasonable expectation that the event will be declared an emergency.
2. Volunteer health practitioners who are provisionally registered with a registration system that complies with NRS 415A.210 and who provide health or veterinary services in this State for a host entity while an emergency declaration is in effect.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 942; A 2019, 209)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 415A - Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners (Uniform Act) › NRS 415A.200 - Regulation by Division of Emergency Management; duty of host entity to coordinate activities and comply with laws.

1. While an emergency declaration is in effect, the Division may by order limit, restrict or otherwise regulate:
(a) The duration of practice by volunteer health practitioners;
(b) The geographical areas in which volunteer health practitioners may practice;
(c) The types of volunteer health practitioners who may practice; and
(d) Any other matters necessary to coordinate effectively the provision of health or veterinary services during the emergency.
2. An order issued pursuant to subsection 1 may take effect immediately, without prior notice or comment, and is not a regulation for the purposes of chapter 233B of NRS.
3. A host entity that uses volunteer health practitioners to provide health or veterinary services in this State shall:
(a) Consult with and coordinate its activities with the Division to the extent practicable to provide for the efficient and effective use of those volunteer health practitioners; and
(b) Comply with any laws other than this chapter relating to the management of emergency health or veterinary services, including, without limitation, the provisions of chapters 414 and 414A of NRS.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 942; A 2015, 293)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 415A - Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners (Uniform Act) › NRS 415A.220 - Practice during declared emergency; volunteer health practitioner not entitled to protections if licensed in more than one state and any such license is suspended, revoked or subject to limiting or restricting order or was voluntarily terminated under threat of sanction.

1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, while an emergency declaration is in effect, a volunteer health practitioner who is registered or provisionally registered with a registration system that complies with NRS 415A.210 and who is licensed and in good standing in the state upon which the practitioner’s registration or provisional registration is based may practice in this State to the extent authorized by this chapter, as though the practitioner were licensed in this State.
2. A volunteer health practitioner qualified under subsection 1 is not entitled to the protections of this chapter if the practitioner is licensed in more than one state and any license of the practitioner is suspended, revoked or subject to an agency order limiting or restricting practice privileges, or has been voluntarily terminated under threat of sanction.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 944; A 2019, 210)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 415A - Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners (Uniform Act) › NRS 415A.230 - Effect of chapter on credentialing and privileging standards of health facility.

1. This chapter does not affect credentialing or privileging standards of a health facility and does not preclude a health facility from waiving or modifying those standards while an emergency declaration is in effect.
2. As used in this section:
(a) "Credentialing" means obtaining, verifying and assessing the qualifications of a health practitioner to provide treatment, care or services in or for a health facility.
(b) "Privileging" means the authorizing by an appropriate authority, such as a governing body, of a health practitioner to provide specific treatment, care or services at a health facility subject to limits based on factors that include, without limitation, the practitioner’s license, education, training, experience, competence, health status and specialized skill.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 944)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 415A - Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners (Uniform Act) › NRS 415A.250 - Effect of chapter on certain other laws; incorporation of certain volunteer health practitioners into emergency personnel of State.

1. This chapter does not limit any rights, privileges or immunities provided to volunteer health practitioners by laws other than this chapter. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, this chapter does not affect requirements for the use of health practitioners pursuant to the Emergency Management Assistance Compact.
2. The Division, pursuant to the Emergency Management Assistance Compact, may incorporate into the emergency personnel of this State volunteer health practitioners who are not officers or employees of this State, a political subdivision of this State or a municipality or other local government within this State.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 945)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 415A - Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners (Uniform Act) › NRS 415A.260 - Regulations.

The Division may adopt regulations to carry out this chapter. In doing so, the Division shall consult with the Governor and consider any pertinent rules or regulations promulgated by similarly empowered agencies in other states to promote uniformity in the application of this chapter and make the emergency response systems in the various states reasonably compatible.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 945)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 415A - Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners (Uniform Act) › NRS 415A.270 - Immunity from liability.

1. Subject to subsection 3, a volunteer health practitioner who provides health or veterinary services pursuant to this chapter is not liable for damages for an act or omission of the practitioner in providing those services.
2. No person is vicariously liable for damages for an act or omission of a volunteer health practitioner if the practitioner is not liable for the damages under subsection 1.
3. This section does not limit the liability of a volunteer health practitioner for:
(a) Willful misconduct or wanton, grossly negligent, reckless or criminal conduct;
(b) An intentional tort;
(c) Breach of contract;
(d) A claim asserted by a host entity or by an entity located in this or another state which employs or uses the services of the practitioner; or
(e) An act or omission relating to the operation of a motor vehicle, vessel, aircraft or other vehicle.
4. A person who, pursuant to this chapter, operates, uses or relies upon information provided by a volunteer health practitioner registration system is not liable for damages for an act or omission relating to that operation, use or reliance unless the act or omission constitutes an intentional tort, willful misconduct, or wanton, grossly negligent, reckless or criminal conduct.
5. In addition to the protections set forth in subsection 1, a volunteer health practitioner who provides health or veterinary services pursuant to this chapter is entitled to all the rights, privileges or immunities provided by the laws of this State.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 946)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 415A - Emergency Volunteer Health Practitioners (Uniform Act) › NRS 415A.280 - Benefits for death or injury.

1. A volunteer health practitioner who dies or is injured as a result of providing health or veterinary services pursuant to this chapter is deemed to be an employee as defined in NRS 616A.207 for the purposes of receiving benefits for the death or injury pursuant to chapters 616A to 616D, inclusive, of NRS if:
(a) The practitioner is not otherwise eligible for such benefits for the injury or death under the laws of this or another state; and
(b) The practitioner or, in the case of death, the practitioner’s personal representative, files a claim for compensation under chapters 616A to 616D, inclusive, of NRS.
2. A volunteer health practitioner who dies or is injured as the result of an occupational disease arising from the provision of health or veterinary services pursuant to this chapter is deemed to be an employee, as defined in NRS 617.070, for the purposes of receiving benefits for the death or injury under chapter 617 of NRS if:
(a) The practitioner is not otherwise eligible for such benefits for the injury or death under the laws of this or another state; and
(b) The practitioner or, in the case of death, the practitioner’s personal representative, files a claim for compensation under chapter 617 of NRS.
3. The Division of Industrial Relations of the Department of Business and Industry may adopt regulations, enter into agreements with other states, or take other measures to facilitate the receipt of benefits for injury or death under chapters 616A to 617, inclusive, of NRS by volunteer health practitioners who reside in other states and may waive or modify requirements for filing, processing and paying claims that unreasonably burden the practitioners. To promote uniformity in the application of this chapter with other states that enact similar legislation, the Division of Industrial Relations shall consult with, and consider the practices for filing, processing and paying claims by, agencies having similar authority in other states.
4. As used in this section, "injury" means a physical injury or mental injury, as described in NRS 616C.180, or a disease for which an employee of this State who is injured or contracts the disease in the course of the employee’s employment would be entitled to benefits under chapters 616A to 617, inclusive, of NRS.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 946)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 416 - Emergencies Concerning Water or Energy › NRS 416.010 - Purpose of chapter.

The purpose of this chapter is to meet effectively water and energy emergencies by providing for conservation, efficient utilization, production and allocation of water and energy in ways which will:
1. Carry out as necessary, national water and energy policies under federal water and energy laws;
2. Maintain vital services necessary for the peace, health, safety and welfare of the people of this state;
3. Promote the most efficient use of water and energy;
4. Lessen adverse impacts upon employment in and the economy and environment of this state;
5. Ensure to the extent reasonably possible equitable treatment of all regions of the State and all sectors of the economy, consistent with other necessary considerations; and
6. Promote and protect the interests of this state in the course of decisions to be made and actions to be taken under federal water and energy laws.
(Added to NRS by 1977, 548)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 416 - Emergencies Concerning Water or Energy › NRS 416.020 - Definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. "Energy" means energy derived from crude oil, residual fuel oil, refined petroleum products, coal, natural and artificial gas, propane and electricity.
2. "Regulation" includes every rule, standard, directive or statement of general applicability that carries out or interprets law or policy or describes the organization, procedure or practice requirements of any state agency or political subdivision of the State.
3. "State agency" means every public agency, bureau, board, commission, department, division, officer or employee of the Executive Department of State Government.
(Added to NRS by 1977, 549)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 416 - Emergencies Concerning Water or Energy › NRS 416.030 - General powers of Governor.

The Governor or the Governor’s designee may:
1. Collect and compile information concerning current, past and future sources, users and supplies of water and energy in this state.
2. Devise contingency plans that provide for conserving, allocating, using, increasing the supply or taking whatever steps are necessary to prevent a water or energy emergency, or in the event of a water or energy emergency, to ensure the fairest and most advantageous use of water or energy or of any water or energy source or supply for the benefit of all the people of this state.
3. Prepare reports explaining the purposes and projected economic impact of the proposed contingency plans and indicating those areas in which the plans are inconsistent with any existing rule, order, plan or regulation of any state agency or political subdivision of the State.
4. Serve as liaison with the Federal Government and other states on water and energy matters.
5. Keep current information on all requirements, alternatives and other existing and proposed actions and policies of the Federal Government concerning water and energy.
(Added to NRS by 1977, 549)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 416 - Emergencies Concerning Water or Energy › NRS 416.040 - Power of Governor to request information, issue subpoenas and enter contracts.

The Governor or the Governor’s designee may:
1. Request any state agency or political subdivision of the State to supply any information in its possession or readily accessible to it concerning the use, supply, source, allocation or distribution of water or energy.
2. Request any business, industry, trade association or other organization or person doing business or representing persons doing business in this state to supply any information in their possession or that can reasonably be assumed to be readily accessible to them concerning the use, supply, source, allocation or distribution of water or energy.
3. Issue a subpoena to any officer or agent of any such public or private entity to appear before him or her and give oral testimony or produce any relevant book, paper, account, memorandum or record as was requested under subsection 1 or 2 and as may be necessary to deal with any actual or impending water or energy emergency in this state.
4. Enter into contracts for consulting or other services and take any other actions as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 1977, 549)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 416 - Emergencies Concerning Water or Energy › NRS 416.050 - Proclamation of emergency: Determination by Governor; notice and hearing in area affected in certain circumstances; filing.

1. The Governor may, by proclamation, declare a water or energy emergency, or impending water or energy emergency, whenever he or she determines that:
(a) The President of the United States or Congress has declared that an actual or impending water or energy emergency exists in this state or elsewhere in the United States; or
(b) The health, safety or welfare of the citizens of this state is threatened by reason of an actual or impending acute shortage in usable water or energy resources. A determination under this paragraph shall not be made unless reasonable notice and an opportunity for a hearing is afforded the citizens in the geographical area of the State affected.
2. A copy of the proclamation shall be filed with the Secretary of State.
(Added to NRS by 1977, 550)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 416 - Emergencies Concerning Water or Energy › NRS 416.060 - Powers of Governor upon proclamation of emergency.

Upon the proclamation of a water or energy emergency under this chapter, the Governor may:
1. Issue, amend or rescind any regulation or order designed to alleviate or manage in an orderly manner the water or energy emergency including without limitation the regulation as necessary of the allocation, conservation or use of water or energy during the emergency. Any regulation or order so issued or amended has the full force of law within the geographical area specified in the proclamation.
2. Amend or suspend any regulation of any state agency or political subdivision of the State if the Governor determines that the action is necessary to lessen the adverse impact of the water or energy emergency on the people of this state.
3. Utilize the services, equipment, supplies and facilities of any state agency or political subdivision of the State to the greatest extent practicable and necessary to meet the water or energy emergency. The officers and employees of all state agencies and political subdivisions of the State shall cooperate with and extend such services and facilities to the Governor upon request.
(Added to NRS by 1977, 550)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 416 - Emergencies Concerning Water or Energy › NRS 416.070 - Confidentiality of information furnished at request of Governor; protective order; penalty for disclosure.

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 239.0115, any information furnished under NRS 416.040 and designated as confidential by the person providing the information shall be maintained as confidential by the Governor and any other person who obtains information which he or she knows to be confidential under this section.
2. The Governor shall not make known in any manner any particulars of the information to any person other than those he or she designates in writing as having a need to know such information.
3. No subpoena or other judicial order may be issued compelling the Governor or any other person to divulge or make known the confidential information, except when the information is relevant to proceedings under subsection 6.
4. Nothing in this section prohibits use of confidential information to prepare statistics or other general data for publication in such a manner that the identity of particular persons or business establishments is protected.
5. Any person or business establishment who is served with a subpoena to give oral testimony or to produce any book, paper, correspondence, memorandum, account, agreements or other document or record pursuant to this chapter may apply to any district court for a protective order as provided by Rule 26 of the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure.
6. In addition to any other penalties provided by law, a person who willfully discloses confidential information in violation of this section is subject to removal from office or immediate dismissal from public employment.
(Added to NRS by 1977, 550; A 2007, 2102)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 416 - Emergencies Concerning Water or Energy › NRS 416.080 - Variance from regulation or order: Procedures for application and hearing; judicial review.

1. If the Governor issues a proclamation of a water or energy emergency under this chapter, he or she shall adopt procedures by which any person directly affected may, for good cause, apply for a partial or total variance from any regulation or order issued pursuant to NRS 416.060.
2. In adopting these procedures, the Governor may designate an appropriate state administrative agency to conduct a hearing on each application, receive sworn testimony, issue subpoenas for witnesses, books, papers or other documents or records considered relevant for the proper disposition of the application, and to issue decisions after a hearing on each application.
3. A person aggrieved by a final decision under this section is entitled to judicial review of the decision in the manner provided by law for the review of the decisions of administrative agencies in contested cases.
(Added to NRS by 1977, 551; A 1985, 289)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 416 - Emergencies Concerning Water or Energy › NRS 416.090 - Filing notice of official action; period of effectiveness of official action; issuance of new declaration of emergency upon expiration of prior declaration.

1. Notice of any official action taken by the Governor pursuant to NRS 416.050 or subsection 1 or 2 of NRS 416.060, including a proclamation of a water or energy emergency or the issuance, amendment, suspension or rescission of any regulation or order, shall be filed with the Secretary of State.
2. The official action shall be effective for a period of not more than 120 days after the date of filing unless the action is rescinded by the Governor before such expiration date.
3. The Governor shall cause widespread publicity to be given to the filing of the notice of official action.
4. Nothing in this section prohibits the Governor from issuing a new declaration of a water or energy emergency upon the expiration of a prior declaration when such an emergency or the threat of an imminent emergency continues to exist.
(Added to NRS by 1977, 551)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 416 - Emergencies Concerning Water or Energy › NRS 416.100 - Penalties for violation of regulation or order.

1. Any person who violates any regulation or order issued by the Governor pursuant to this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor.
2. In addition to any other penalties which may be imposed pursuant to this section, any person who violates any such regulation or order issued by the Governor is liable for a civil penalty of not more than $1,000.
3. Each day of violation shall be considered a separate offense.
(Added to NRS by 1977, 551)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 417 - Veterans’ Services and Honorary Recognition Related to Military Service › NRS 417.005 - "Veteran" defined.

As used in this title, unless the context otherwise requires, "veteran" means a resident of this State who:
1. Was regularly enlisted, drafted, inducted or commissioned in the:
(a) Armed Forces of the United States and was accepted for and assigned to active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States;
(b) National Guard or a reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States and was accepted for and assigned to duty for a minimum of 6 continuous years; or
(c) Commissioned Corps of the United States Public Health Service or the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the United States and served in the capacity of a commissioned officer while on active duty in defense of the United States; and
2. Was separated from such service under conditions other than dishonorable.
(Added to NRS by 2013, 749)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 417 - Veterans’ Services and Honorary Recognition Related to Military Service › NRS 417.009 - Definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 417.010 to 417.017, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
(Added to NRS by 2013, 2497; A 2019, 123)