# Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.035: Limitation on award for damages in tort actions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T3_C41_S41.035

## Section

- **Citation:** Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.035
- **Heading:** Limitation on award for damages in tort actions
- **Jurisdiction:** Nevada
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NV Code / Title 3 / Chapter 41 / Section 41.035

## Text

1. An award for damages in an action sounding in tort brought under NRS 41.031 or against a present or former officer or employee of the State or any political subdivision, immune contractor or State Legislator arising out of an act or omission within the scope of the person’s public duties or employment may not exceed the sum of $200,000, exclusive of interest computed from the date of judgment, to or for the benefit of any claimant. An award may not include any amount as exemplary or punitive damages.

2. The limitations of subsection 1 upon the amount and nature of damages which may be awarded apply also to any action sounding in tort and arising from any recreational activity or recreational use of land or water which is brought against: (a) Any public or quasi-municipal corporation organized under the laws of this State. (b) Any person with respect to any land or water leased or otherwise made available by that person to any public agency. (c) Any Indian tribe, band or community whether or not a fee is charged for such activity or use. The provisions of this paragraph do not impair or modify any immunity from liability or action existing on February 26, 1968, or arising after February 26, 1968, in favor of any Indian tribe, band or community. The Legislature declares that the purpose of this subsection is to effectuate the public policy of the State of Nevada by encouraging the recreational use of land, lakes, reservoirs and other water owned or controlled by any public or quasi-municipal agency or corporation of this State, wherever such land or water may be situated.

## Nearby sections

- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.010 Commencement of action; service of summons upon State Controller](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T3_C41_S41.010.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.020 Attorney General to defend; appeals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T3_C41_S41.020.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.030 State Controller to draw warrant upon final judgment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T3_C41_S41.030.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.031 Waiver applies to State and its political subdivisions; naming State as defendant; service of process; State does not waive immunity conferred by Eleventh Amendment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T3_C41_S41.031.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.032 Acts or omissions of officers, employees and immune contractors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T3_C41_S41.032.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.033 Failure to inspect or discover hazards, deficiencies or other matters; inspection does not create warranty or assurance concerning hazards, deficiencies or other matters](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T3_C41_S41.033.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.035 Limitation on award for damages in tort actions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T3_C41_S41.035.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.036 Filing tort claim against State with Attorney General; filing tort claim against political subdivision with governing body; review and investigation by Attorney General of tort claim against State; regulations by State Board of Examiners](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T3_C41_S41.036.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.037 Administrative settlement of claims or actions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T3_C41_S41.037.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.038 Insurance of officers, employees and immune contractors of State or local government against liability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T3_C41_S41.038.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.039 Filing of valid claim against political subdivision condition precedent to commencement of action against immune contractor, employee or officer](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T3_C41_S41.039.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.040 Appointment and bond of elisor](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T3_C41_S41.040.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.050 Execution of process by elisor](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T3_C41_S41.050.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.060 Arrest and confinement of sheriff in a civil action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T3_C41_S41.060.md)

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