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NV Code › Title 23 › Chapter 289 › Section 289.010

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As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. “ Administrative file ” means any file of a peace officer containing information, comments or documents about the peace officer. The term does not include any file relating to an investigation conducted pursuant to NRS 289.057 or a criminal investigation of a peace officer.

2. “ Adult use of cannabis ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 678A.075 .

3. “ Law enforcement agency ” means any agency, office, bureau, department, unit or division created by any statute, ordinance or rule which: (a) Has a duty to enforce the law; and (b) Employs any person upon whom some or all of the powers of a peace officer are conferred pursuant to NRS 289.150 to 289.360 , inclusive.

4. “ Medical use of cannabis ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 678A.215 .

5. “ Peace officer ” means any person upon whom some or all of the powers of a peace officer are conferred pursuant to NRS 289.150 to 289.360 , inclusive.

6. “ Punitive action ” means any action which may lead to dismissal, demotion, suspension, reduction in salary, written reprimand or transfer of a peace officer for purposes of punishment.

7. “ Screening test ” means a test of a person's blood, urine, hair or saliva to detect the general presence of a controlled substance or other drug.

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