284.4068 - Screening tests: Results confidential; admissibility of results; security; disclosure. - Nevada Statutes

284.4068  Screening tests: Results confidential; admissibility of results; security; disclosure.  Except as otherwise provided in NRS 239.0115, the results of a screening test taken pursuant to NRS 284.4061 to 284.407, inclusive, are confidential and:

      1.  Are not admissible in a criminal proceeding against the person tested;

      2.  Must be securely maintained by the appointing authority or the designated representative of the appointing authority separately from other files concerning personnel; and

      3.  Must not be disclosed to any person, except:

      (a) Upon the written consent of the person tested;

      (b) As required by medical personnel for the diagnosis or treatment of the person tested, if the person is physically unable to give the person’s consent to the disclosure;

      (c) As required pursuant to a properly issued subpoena;

      (d) When relevant in a formal dispute between the appointing authority and the person tested; or

      (e) As required for the administration of a plan of benefits for employees.

      (Added to NRS by 1991, 1351; A 2007, 2087)