Nevada Revised Statutes Section 439.880 - Public Health and Safety

Immunity from criminal and civil liability. No person is subject to any criminal penalty or civil liability for libel, slander or any similar cause of action in tort if he, without malice:

1. Reports a sentinel event to a governmental entity with jurisdiction or another appropriate authority;

2. Notifies a governmental entity with jurisdiction or another appropriate authority of a sentinel event;

3. Transmits information regarding a sentinel event to a governmental entity with jurisdiction or another appropriate authority;

4. Compiles, prepares or disseminates information regarding a sentinel event to a governmental entity with jurisdiction or another appropriate authority; or

5. Performs any other act authorized pursuant to NRS 439.800 to 439.890, inclusive.

Last modified: February 26, 2006