Nevada Code § 459.796

Prerequisites for immunity: Persons providing equipment, advice or other assistance
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A person is
entitled to immunity under subsection 2 of NRS
459.792 only if:
1. In the case of one furnishing advice or
assistance, the person is qualified by training, education or experience in the
handling of hazardous materials and provides advice or assistance within the
area of his or her qualifications; and
2. The person was requested to provide the
equipment, advice or other assistance by:
(a) The person responsible for the discharge;
(b) The Office of Emergency Management within the
Office of the Governor;
(c) The Division of Industrial Relations of the
Department of Business and Industry;
(d) The Division of Environmental Protection of
the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources;
(e) The Nevada Highway Patrol Division of the
Department of Public Safety;
(f) The State Fire Marshal Division of the
Department of Public Safety;
(g) The State Emergency Response Commission or a
local emergency planning committee appointed by the Commission;
(h) A local fire department; or
(i) A local agency for law enforcement.

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