Nevada § 484C.180 - Arrested person to be given opportunity to choose qualified person to administer test; substitution of test prohibited
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§ 484C.180. Arrested person to be given opportunity to choose qualified person to administer test; substitution of test prohibited
1. A person who is arrested for driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle
while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance or for
engaging in any other conduct prohibited by NRS 484C.110 , 484C.120 , 484C.130 or 484C.430 must be permitted, upon request and at the person’s expense, reasonable opportunity
to have a qualified person of his or her own choosing administer a chemical test or
tests to determine: (a) The concentration of alcohol in his or her blood or breath; or (b) Whether a controlled substance, chemical, poison, organic solvent or another prohibited
substance is present in his or her blood or urine. 2. The failure or inability to obtain such a test or tests by such a person does not
preclude the admission of evidence relating to the refusal to submit to a test or
relating to a test taken upon the request of a police officer. 3. A test obtained under the provisions of this section may not be substituted for
or stand in lieu of the test required by NRS 484C.160 .
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 484C.180 cover?
Section 484C.180 ("Arrested person to be given opportunity to choose qualified person to administer test; substitution of test prohibited") 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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