Nevada § 451.572 - Search and notification
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 451.572 — Search and notification, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 451.572. Search and notification
1. The following persons shall make a reasonable search of a natural person who the
person reasonably believes is dead or near death for a document of gift or other information
identifying the natural person as a donor or as a natural person who made a refusal: (a) A law enforcement officer, firefighter, paramedic or other emergency rescuer finding
the natural person; and (b) If no other source of the information is immediately available, a hospital, as
soon as practical after the natural person's arrival at the hospital. 2. If a document of gift or a refusal to make an anatomical gift is located by the
search required by paragraph (a) of subsection 1 and the natural person or deceased
natural person to whom it relates is taken to a hospital, the person responsible for
conducting the search shall send the document of gift or refusal to the hospital. 3. A person is not subject to criminal or civil liability for failing to discharge
the duties imposed by this section but may be subject to administrative sanctions.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 451.572
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 451.572 cover?
Section 451.572 ("Search and notification") 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 § 451.572?
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