1. A person who is arrested for operating or being in actual physical control of a power-driven vessel or sailing vessel under way while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance or for engaging in any other conduct prohibited by NRS 488.410 , 488.420 or 488.425 must be permitted, upon the persons request and at his or her expense, reasonable opportunity to have a qualified person of his or her own choosing administer a chemical test to determine: (a) The concentration of alcohol in his or her blood or breath; or (b) Whether a controlled substance, chemical, poison, organic solvent or another prohibited substance is present in his or her blood or urine. 2. The failure or inability to obtain such a test does not preclude the admission of evidence relating to the refusal to submit to a test or relating to a test taken upon the request of a peace officer. 3. A test obtained under the provisions of this section may not be substituted for or stand in lieu of the test required by NRS 488.460 .
‹ Prev All Nevada sections Next ›
Lexace provides legal information, not legal advice, and no attorney–client relationship is created. Statute text is provided for general information and may not reflect the most recent amendments; verify against the official state code.