Nevada Revised Statutes

Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.038 (2026)

Insurance of officers, employees and immune contractors of State or local government against liability

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NRS 41.038 Insurance of officers, employees and immune contractors of State or local government against liability.

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.

(Added to NRS by 1965, 1414; A 1969, 272, 564; 1977, 388; 1987, 544)

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases, 1970–2003 · leading case: White v. Cont'l Ins. Co., 65 P.3d 1090 (Nev. 2003).

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White v. Cont'l Ins. Co., 65 P.3d 1090 (Nev. 2003). · cites it 3× “” Furthermore, NRS 41.038 allows local governments to self-insure against liability claims up to their maximum limit of $50,000.”

Turner v. Staggs, 510 P.2d 879 (Nev. 1973). · cites it 2× “NRS 41.038(1). If we follow Barney , the minor's cause of action will be barred.”

State v. Silva, 478 P.2d 591 (Nev. 1970). “” NRS 41.038. If liability is found in this case it is a liability under NRS 41.”

— Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.038(1) — 1 case

Turner v. Staggs, 510 P.2d 879 (Nev. 1973). “NRS 41.038(1). If we follow Barney , the minor's cause of action will be barred.”

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