1. 1. An officer authorized to make arrests in the State of Nevada may immediately confiscate any firearm found to be on the person or in the immediate vicinity of a person placed on a mental health crisis hold pursuant to NRS 433A.160.

2. 2. If an officer confiscates a firearm from a person placed on a mental health crisis hold pursuant to subsection 1, the officer shall immediately provide the person with:

   1. (a) A receipt which includes a description of the firearm; and
   2. (b) A notice describing the procedures set forth in this section for the return of the firearm.

3. 3. Upon the release of the person from treatment, the law enforcement agency retaining custody of the confiscated firearm shall make the firearm available for return to the person unless:

   1. (a) An officer of the law enforcement agency files a verified application for an order for protection against high-risk behavior pursuant to NRS 33.560; or
   2. (b) The person is prohibited from owning, possessing or having under his or her custody or control any firearm pursuant to NRS 202.360.

(Added to NRS by 2025, 1767)