1. The State and any local government may: (a) Insure itself against any liability arising under NRS 41.031 . (b) Insure any of its officers, employees or immune contractors against tort liability resulting from an act or omission in the scope of the persons employment. (c) Insure against the expense of defending a claim against itself or any of its officers, employees or immune contractors whether or not liability exists on such a claim. 2. Any school district may insure any peace officer, requested to attend any school function, against tort liability resulting from an act or omission in the scope of the peace officers employment while attending such a function. 3. As used in this section: (a) Insure means to purchase a policy of insurance or establish a self-insurance reserve or fund, or any combination thereof. (b) Local government means every political subdivision and every other governmental entity in this State.
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