# Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.010: Definitions > Nevada · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T23_C289_S289.010 ## Section - **Citation:** Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.010 - **Heading:** Definitions - **Jurisdiction:** Nevada - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** NV Code / Title 23 / Chapter 289 / Section 289.010 ## Text 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. ## Nearby sections - [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.010 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T23_C289_S289.010.md) - [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.020 Punitive action prohibited for exercise of rights under internal procedure; opportunity for hearing; right to representation; refusal to cooperate in criminal investigation punishable as insubordination](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T23_C289_S289.020.md) - [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.025 Confidentiality of home address and photograph of peace officer in possession of law enforcement agency; exceptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T23_C289_S289.025.md) - [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.027 Law enforcement agency required to adopt policies and procedures concerning service of certain subpoenas on peace officers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T23_C289_S289.027.md) - [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.030 Law enforcement agency prohibited from requiring peace officer to disclose financial information or provide attestation concerning use of cannabis before application for employment; exception; construction of section](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T23_C289_S289.030.md) - [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.035 Law enforcement agency prohibited from ordering, mandating or requiring peace officer to issue certain number of traffic citations or make certain number of arrests](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T23_C289_S289.035.md) - [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.040 Law enforcement agency prohibited from placing unfavorable comment or document in administrative file of peace officer; exception; right to respond; provision of copy of comment or document; right to review administrative file under certain circumstances](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T23_C289_S289.040.md) - [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.050 Consequences of refusal to submit to polygraphic examination](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T23_C289_S289.050.md) - [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.055 Establishment and availability of written procedures for investigating complaints and allegations of misconduct](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T23_C289_S289.055.md) - [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.057 Investigation of allegation of misconduct; suspension without pay; review of file by peace officer under certain circumstances; law enforcement agency prohibited from keeping or making record of investigation or punitive action; reassignment of peace officer under certain circumstances](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T23_C289_S289.057.md) - [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.060 Notification and requirements for interview, interrogation or hearing relating to investigation; prohibition against use of certain statements or answers in subsequent criminal proceedings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T23_C289_S289.060.md) - [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.070 Use of polygraphic examination in investigation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T23_C289_S289.070.md) - [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.080 Right to presence and assistance of representatives at interview, interrogation or hearing relating to investigation; confidential information; disclosure; record of interview, interrogation or hearing; right of subject of investigation to notice of intent to recommend punitive action, to submit response to such recommendation and to review and copy investigation file upon appeal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T23_C289_S289.080.md) - [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.085 Inadmissibility of evidence obtained unlawfully during investigation; dismissal of administrative proceeding or civil action when evidence obtained unlawfully and in bad faith during investigation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T23_C289_S289.085.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T23_C289_S289.010. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.