Nevada § 450B.790 - Hospital required to ensure that certain persons in need of emergency services are transferred to appropriate places in hospital within 30 minutes after arrival; civil and criminal liability
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 450B.790 — Hospital required to ensure that certain persons in need of emergency services are transferred to appropriate places in hospital within 30 minutes after arrival; civil and criminal liability, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 450B.790. Hospital required to ensure that certain persons in need of emergency services are transferred to appropriate places in hospital within 30 minutes after arrival; civil and criminal liability
1. Each hospital in this State which receives a person in need of emergency services
and care who has been transported to the hospital by a provider of emergency medical
services shall ensure that the person is transferred to a bed, chair, gurney or other
appropriate place in the hospital to receive emergency services and care as soon as
practicable, but not later than 30 minutes after the time at which the person arrives
at the hospital. 2. This section does not create a duty of care and is not a ground for civil or criminal
liability. 3. As used in this section: (a) “ Emergency services and care ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 439B.410 . (b) “ Hospital ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 449.012 . (c) “ Provider of emergency medical services ” means each operator of an ambulance and each fire-fighting agency which has a permit
to operate pursuant to this chapter and which provides transportation for persons
in need of emergency services and care to hospitals.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 450B.790
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 450B.790 cover?
Section 450B.790 ("Hospital required to ensure that certain persons in need of emergency services are transferred to appropriate places in hospital within 30 minutes after arrival; civil and criminal liability") 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 § 450B.790?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 450B.790" (Nevada). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nevada law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Nevada official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Nevada attorney.
How does Nevada § 450B.790 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Nevada can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Nevada.