1.  Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Chief of the Nevada Highway Patrol may enter into a contract with any person or governmental agency to provide services for the control of vehicular traffic related to or affected by any special event sponsored by the person or agency.

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Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 480.340

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Department: means the Department of Public Safety. See Nevada Revised Statutes 480.010
  • person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039

2.  Any such contract:

(a) Must require the sponsor of the special event to reimburse the Nevada Highway Patrol for the cost of the services provided.

(b) May require the sponsor to furnish a bond to ensure that reimbursement is made.

(c) Is subject to the following limitations:

(1) The services provided pursuant to the contract must be provided by personnel of the Nevada Highway Patrol or other qualified personnel of the Department.

(2) The services required must not impair the ability of the Nevada Highway Patrol to perform its customary duties.

3.  Any money received by the Nevada Highway Patrol pursuant to such a contract must be deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the State Highway Fund.

4.  As used in this section, ‘special event’ has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 484A.800.