s section is admissible in any subsequent proceeding arising out of the same transaction. 7. If at the time that a peace officer seizes from a defendant a substance believed to be a controlled substance, dangerous drug or immediate precursor, the peace officer discovers any material or substance that he reasonably believes is hazardous waste, the peace officer may appropriately dispose of the material or substance without securing the permission of a court. 8. As used in this section: (a) “Dangerous drug” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 454.201. (b) “Hazardous waste” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 459.430. (c) “Immediate precursor” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 453.086. (Added to NRS by 1975, 1183; A 1987, 1547; 1989, 183; 1999, 2641; 2001, 3071) RECORDS OF CASINOS AND HOTELS NRS 52.405 Definitions. As used in NRS 52.405 to 52.435, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Custodian of the records of a casino or hotel” means an employee or agent of a gaming licensee or hotel who has the care, custody and control of the records of the casino or hotel. 2. “Records of a casino or hotel” means memoranda, reports, records or compilations of data in any form which are kept in the course of an activity which is regularly conducted by a gaming licensee or hotel. (Added to NRS by 1985, 787) NRS 52.415 Authentication of copies. The content of records of a casino or hotel, if otherwise admissible, may be proved by a copy of the record which is authenticated by a custodian of the records of a casino or hotel in a signed affidavit. The custodian must verify in the affidavit that the copy is a true and complete reproduction of the original record of a hotel or casino and that the original record was made at or near the time of the act or event concerning which information was recorded, by or from information transmitted by a person with knowledge of the act or event, and in the course of a regularly conducted activity. The affidavit required by this section must be substantially in the form prescribed in subsection 3 of NRS 52.260. (Added to NRS by 1985, 787; A 1995, 1729) NRS 52.425 Subpoenaed records: Delivery of authenticated copy by custodian; notice and availability upon receipt; preservation. 1. A custodian of the records of a hotel or casino complies with a subpoena requesting the production of the records of a casino or hotel by delivering true and complete copies of the original records to the attorney for the party who caused the subpoena to be issued. The copies may be delivered personally or by mail and must be accompanied by the affidavit authenticating the records which is required by NRS 52.415. 2. Upon receipt of the requested records, the attorney for the party who caused the subpoena to be issued shall promptly notify all parties to the action of their receipt and make the records available for their inspection and copying. 3. The records must be preserved and maintained as a cohesive unit and may not be separated except upon the order of the court. (Added to NRS by 1985, 788) NRS 52.435 Order for production of original record; appearance by custodian. If during a trial or a proceeding for discovery, the authenticity of a record is reasonably questioned or if an interpretation of handwriting is in question, the court may order the personal attendance of the custodian of the records and may order that the original records be produced. (Added to NRS by 1985, 788) RECORDS OF BANKING AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS NRS 52.450 Definitions. As used in NRS 52.450 to 52.480, inclusive, unless context otherwise requires: 1. “Banking or financial institution” means any bank, savings and loan association, savings bank, thrift company or credit union licensed to do business as such in this State or any other state. 2. “Custodian of the records of a banking or financial institution” means an employee or agent of a banking or financial institution who has the care, custody and control of the records of the banking or financial institution. 3. “Records of a banking or financial institution” means memoranda, reports, records or compilations of data in any form which are kept in the course of an activity which is regularly conducted by a banking or financial institution. (Added to NRS by 1989, 323) NRS 52.460 Authentication of copies; form and contents of affidavit. 1. The content of records of a banking or financial institution, if otherwise admissible, may be proved by a copy of the record which is authenticated by a custodian of the records of a banking or financial institution in a signed affidavit. The custodian must verify in the affidavit that the copy is a true and complete reproduction of the original record and that the original record was made at or near the time of the act or event concerning which information was recorded, by or from information transmitted by a person with knowledge of the act or event, and in the course of a regularly conducted activity. 2. The affidavit required by subsection 1 must be substantially in the form prescribed in subsection 3 of NRS 52.260. (Added to NRS by 1989, 323; A 1995, 1729) NRS 52.470 Subpoenaed records: Delivery of authenticated copy by custodian; notice and availability upon receipt; preservation. 1. A custodian of the records of a banking or financial institution complies with a subpoena requesting the production of the records of a banking or financial institution by delivering true and complete copies of the original records to the attorney for the party who caused the subpoena to be issued. The copies may be delivered personally or by mail and must be accompanied by the affidavit authenticating the records required by NRS 52.460. 2. Upon receipt of the requested records, the attorney for the party who caused the subpoena to be issued shall promptly notify all parties to the action of their receipt and make the records available for their inspection and copying. 3. The records must be preserved and maintained as a cohesive unit and may not be separated except upon the order of the court. (Added to NRS by 1989, 324) NRS 52.480 Order for production of original record; appearance by custodian. If during a trial or a proceeding for discovery, the authenticity of a record of a banking or financial institution is reasonably questioned or if an interpretation of handwriting is in question, the court may order the personal attendance of the custodian of the records and may order that the original records be produced. (Added to NRS by 1989, 324) MISCELLANEOUS EVIDENCE NRS 52.500 Evidence describing measurements of hazardous waste or hazardous material. 1. Photographs, samples and writings describing the measurements, including actual net weight or estimated net weight, of hazardous waste or a hazardous material are admissible in evidence in lieu of the waste or material in any criminal or civil proceeding if they are authenticated. 2. As used in this section: (a) “Hazardous material” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 459.7024. (b) “Hazardous waste” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 459.430. (Added to NRS by 1989, 183; A 1993, 850) CHAPTER 53 - AFFIDAVITS; FOREIGN DEPOSITIONS AFFIDAVITS NRS 53.010 Persons before whom affidavits may be taken for use in this State. NRS 53.020 Taking of affidavits in other states and territories for use in this State. NRS 53.030 Certification of signature of officer to affidavit taken in another state or territory. NRS 53.040 Taking of affidavits in foreign countries. NRS 53.045 Use of unsworn declaration in lieu of affidavit or other sworn declaration. FOREIGN DEPOSITIONS (UNIFORM ACT) NRS 53.050 Short title. NRS 53.060

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