Nevada § 453.551 - Immunity for acts in performance of official duties
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 453.551 — Immunity for acts in performance of official duties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 453.551. Immunity for acts in performance of official duties
All agents or inspectors of the Board or Division, peace officers, and the Attorney
General, district attorneys and their deputies while investigating violations of the
provisions of NRS 453.011 to 453.552 , inclusive, in performance of their official duties, and any person working under
their immediate direction, supervision or instruction are immune from prosecution
under the provisions of such sections for acts which would otherwise be unlawful under
such provisions but which are reasonably necessary in the performance of their official
duties.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 453.551
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 453.551 cover?
Section 453.551 ("Immunity for acts in performance of official duties") 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.
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