1. Each person who has a claim against the State or any of its agencies arising out of a tort must file the claim within 2 years after the time the cause of action accrues with the Attorney General. 2. Each person who has a claim against any political subdivision of the State arising out of a tort must file the claim within 2 years after the time the cause of action accrues with the governing body of that political subdivision. 3. The filing of a claim in tort against the State or a political subdivision as required by subsections 1 and 2 is not a condition precedent to bringing an action pursuant to NRS 41.031 . 4. The Attorney General shall, if authorized by regulations adopted by the State Board of Examiners pursuant to subsection 6, approve, settle or deny each claim that is: (a) Filed pursuant to subsection 1; and (b) Not required to be passed upon by the Legislature. 5. If the Attorney General is not authorized to approve, settle or deny a claim filed pursuant to subsection 1, the Attorney General shall investigate the claim and submit a report of findings to the State Board of Examiners concerning that claim. 6. The State Board of Examiners shall adopt regulations that specify: (a) The type of claim that the Attorney General is required to approve, settle or deny pursuant to subsection 4; and (b) The procedure to be used by the Attorney General to approve, settle or deny that claim.
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