Nevada § 245.211 - Pension or insurance for peace officers and firefighters who are disabled
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 245.211 — Pension or insurance for peace officers and firefighters who are disabled, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 245.211. Pension or insurance for peace officers and firefighters who are disabled
1. The board of county commissioners of any county may establish, by contract or otherwise,
and administer a disability pension plan or disability insurance program for the benefit
of the county sheriff, any sheriff's deputy or firefighter who is disabled, to any
degree, by an injury arising out of and in the course of his or her employment. 2. The board of county commissioners may adopt ordinances, rules, regulations, policies
and procedures necessary to establish and administer the plan or program specified
in subsection 1. 3. If a county elects to consider implementation of a plan or program specified in
subsection 1, or to change the benefits provided by an existing plan or program, the
persons affected by the proposed plan or program, or proposed change, may negotiate
with the county concerning the nature and extent of such plan, program or change. Chapter 288 of NRS applies to negotiations for this purpose. 4. The plan or program authorized by this section must be supplemental or in addition
to and not in conflict with the coverage, compensation, benefits or procedure established
by or adopted pursuant to chapters 616A to 616D, inclusive, or chapter 617 of NRS . 5. The benefits provided for in this section are supplemental to other benefits an
employee is entitled to receive on account of the same disability. In no event may the benefits provided for in this section, when added to benefits
provided for or purchased by the expenditure of public money, exceed the maximum amount
of benefits an employee is entitled to receive if the employee has been a member of
the department or agency for 10 years or more.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 245.211
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 245.211 cover?
Section 245.211 ("Pension or insurance for peace officers and firefighters who are disabled") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nevada § 245.211?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 245.211 apply to my situation?
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