Nevada Revised Statutes (Last Updated: December 24, 2014) |
TITLE15 CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS |
CHAPTER202. Crimes Against Public Health and Safety |
GENERAL PROVISIONS |
NRS 202.005. “Fugitive from justice” defined. |
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES |
NRS 202.015. “Alcoholic beverage” defined. |
NRS 202.020. Purchase, consumption or possession of alcoholic beverage by minor. |
NRS 202.030. Minor loitering in place where alcoholic beverages sold. |
NRS 202.040. False representation by minor to obtain intoxicating liquor. |
NRS 202.057. Using person who is less than 18 years of age to distribute material that includes offer for alcoholic beverages. |
NRS 202.060. Saloonkeeper allowing minor to remain in establishment. |
NRS 202.065. Sale of alcoholic beverage containing more than 80 percent of alcohol by volume. |
NRS 202.067. Sale, offer for sale, purchase, possession or use of alcohol vaporizing device; use of brand name of alcoholic beverage in advertisement or promotion of alcohol vaporizing device. |
MISCELLANEOUS CRIMES CONCERNING PUBLIC HEALTH |
NRS 202.170. Willfully poisoning or adulterating food, water or medicine. |
NRS 202.180. Deposit of unwholesome substance; carrying on business detrimental to public health on or near route of public travel; deposit of dead body of animal; burning stolen metallic wire. |
NRS 202.185. Unlawful deposit of dead animal, dirt, garbage or rubbish on public highway. |
NRS 202.200. Advertising goods and services to produce miscarriage. |
NRS 202.210. Publishing advertisement containing prohibited matter. |
NRS 202.220. Circulation of publications containing prohibited matter. |
NRS 202.230. NRS 202.200, 202.210 and 202.220 not applicable to licensed physicians. |
NRS 202.240. Advertising treatment, cure or prevention of sexual disorders. |
NRS 202.245. Shoe-fitting device or machine using X-ray or radiation. |
NRS 202.246. Dispensing of prescription glasses by unauthorized person. |
NRS 202.248. Use or sale of liquid silicone. |
TOBACCO |
Nevada Clean Indoor Air Act |
NRS 202.2483. Smoking tobacco: Prohibited in certain areas; voluntary creation of nonsmoking areas; local regulation; posting signs; removal of paraphernalia; enforcement; retaliation prohibited. |
Provisions Enacted Before Nevada Clean Indoor Air Act |
NRS 202.2485. Definitions. |
NRS 202.249. Smoking tobacco: Declaration of public policy; enforcement; imposition of more stringent restrictions. |
NRS 202.2491. Smoking tobacco: Unlawful in certain public places; posting signs; designation of areas for smoking. |
NRS 202.24915. Smoking tobacco: Allowed under certain circumstances in certain stores that are principally devoted to sale of food for human consumption off premises. |
NRS 202.2492. Smoking tobacco: Penalty; issuance of citations. |
NRS 202.24925. Smoking tobacco: Civil penalty; Account for Health Education for Minors created; administration of Account. |
NRS 202.2494. Cigarette vending machines lawful in certain public areas; restrictions on coin-operated machines. |
NRS 202.2496. Random inspections to enforce compliance with NRS 202.2493 and 202.2494; assistance of child in conducting inspection. |
NRS 202.2497. Attorney General to compile results of inspections. |
WEAPONS |
Dangerous Weapons and Firearms |
NRS 202.253. Definitions. |
NRS 202.254. Private person authorized to obtain background check on person who wishes to obtain firearm; fee. |
NRS 202.255. Setting spring gun or other deadly weapon: Unlawful and permitted uses; penalties. |
NRS 202.257. Possession of firearm when under influence of alcohol, controlled substance or other intoxicating substance; administration of evidentiary test; penalty; forfeiture of firearm. |
NRS 202.260. Unlawful possession, manufacture or disposition of explosive or incendiary device: Penalty; exceptions. |
NRS 202.261. Possession of component of explosive or incendiary device with intent to manufacture explosive or incendiary device: Penalty; exceptions. |
NRS 202.262. Possession of explosive or incendiary device in or near certain public or private areas: Penalty; exceptions. |
NRS 202.263. Unlawful manufacture, purchase, possession, sale, advertisement or transportation of hoax bomb: Penalty; exceptions. |
NRS 202.265. Possession of dangerous weapon on property or in vehicle of school or child care facility; penalty; exceptions. |
NRS 202.273. Unlawful manufacture or sale of certain metal-penetrating bullets: Exceptions; penalty. |
NRS 202.275. Possession, manufacture or disposition of short-barreled rifle or short-barreled shotgun: Penalty; exceptions. |
NRS 202.277. Changing, altering, removing or obliterating serial number of firearm prohibited; possession of firearm with serial number changed, altered, removed or obliterated prohibited; penalties. |
NRS 202.280. Discharging firearm in or upon public streets or in places of public resort; throwing deadly missiles; duties of civil, military and peace officers; penalties. |
NRS 202.285. Discharging firearm at or into structure, vehicle, aircraft or watercraft; penalties. |
NRS 202.287. Discharging firearm within or from structure or vehicle; penalties. |
NRS 202.290. Aiming firearm at human being; discharging weapon where person might be endangered; penalty. |
NRS 202.310. Sale of firearms to minors; penalty. |
NRS 202.320. Drawing deadly weapon in threatening manner. |
NRS 202.340. Confiscation and disposition of dangerous weapons by law enforcement agencies. |
NRS 202.355. Manufacture or sale of switchblade knives: Application for permit; eligibility; public hearing; restrictions. |
NRS 202.357. Electronic stun device: Use prohibited except for self-defense; possession by certain persons prohibited; sale, gift or other provision to certain persons prohibited; penalties. |
NRS 202.360. Ownership or possession of firearm by certain persons prohibited; penalties. |
NRS 202.362. Sale or disposal of firearm or ammunition to certain persons prohibited; penalty; exceptions. |
Concealed Firearms |
NRS 202.3653. Definitions. |
NRS 202.3657. Application for permit; eligibility; denial or revocation of permit. |
NRS 202.366. Investigation of applicant for permit; issuance or denial of permit; expiration of permit. |
NRS 202.3662. Confidentiality of information about applicant for permit and permittee. |
NRS 202.3663. Judicial review of denial of application for permit. |
NRS 202.3665. Duties of sheriff upon receiving notification that applicant or permittee has been charged with or convicted of crime involving use or threatened use of force or violence. |
NRS 202.3667. Permittee to carry permit and proper identification when in possession of concealed firearm; penalty. |
NRS 202.367. Duplicate permit; notification to sheriff of recovered permit; penalty. |
NRS 202.3673. Permittee authorized to carry concealed firearm while on premises of public building; exceptions; penalty. |
NRS 202.3677. Application for renewal of permit; fees; demonstrated continued competence required. |
NRS 202.368. Fees to be deposited with county treasurer. |
NRS 202.3683. Immunity of state and local governments from civil liability. |
NRS 202.3687. Temporary permits. |
NRS 202.369. Regulations. |
TEAR GAS BOMBS AND WEAPONS |
NRS 202.370. Definitions. |
NRS 202.375. Applicability of NRS 202.370 to 202.440, inclusive, to small weapons containing “CS” tear gas and to certain law enforcement, correctional and military personnel. |
NRS 202.380. Sale or possession of tear gas bombs or weapons which are not permitted under NRS 202.370 to 202.440, inclusive; penalties. |
NRS 202.390. Weapon to bear name of manufacturer and serial number; penalty for removal. |
NRS 202.400. Permit for possession, transportation and use in protective system to be issued by sheriff. |
NRS 202.410. Applications for permits: Contents. |
NRS 202.420. Inspection of permits. |
NRS 202.430. Revocation of permits. |
NRS 202.440. License for retail sale of bombs or weapons; conditions. |
ACTS OF TERRORISM; WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION; LETHAL AGENTS; TOXINS; HOAX SUBSTANCES |
NRS 202.441. Definitions. |
NRS 202.4415. “Act of terrorism” defined. |
NRS 202.442. “Biological agent” defined. |
NRS 202.4425. “Chemical agent” defined. |
NRS 202.443. “Delivery system” defined. |
NRS 202.4431. “For use as a weapon” defined. |
NRS 202.4432. “Hoax substance” defined. |
NRS 202.4433. “Material support” defined. |
NRS 202.4435. “Oral, written or electronic communication” defined. |
NRS 202.4437. “Radioactive agent” defined. |
NRS 202.4439. “Terrorist” defined. |
NRS 202.444. “Toxin” defined. |
NRS 202.4445. “Weapon of mass destruction” defined. |
NRS 202.445. Acts of terrorism or attempted acts of terrorism prohibited; penalties. |
NRS 202.446. Certain acts related to weapons of mass destruction, lethal agents, toxins and delivery systems prohibited; penalties. |
NRS 202.448. Making threats or conveying false information concerning acts of terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, lethal agents or toxins prohibited; penalty. |
NRS 202.449. Dispersing hoax substance prohibited; penalties. |
PUBLIC NUISANCES |
NRS 202.450. Definition. |
NRS 202.460. Unequal damage. |
NRS 202.470. Maintaining or permitting nuisance: Penalty. |
NRS 202.480. Abatement of nuisance; civil penalty. |
MISCELLANEOUS CRIMES CONCERNING PUBLIC SAFETY |
NRS 202.500. Dangerous or vicious dogs: Unlawful acts; penalties. |
NRS 202.510. Doors of public buildings to swing outward. |
NRS 202.530. Reckless riding or driving of horse on public street or highway; exceptions. |
NRS 202.540. Dangerous exhibitions. |
NRS 202.550. Placing of lethal bait on public domain. |
NRS 202.560. Removal of doors from discarded refrigerators, iceboxes and deep-freeze lockers. |
NRS 202.575. Leaving child unattended in motor vehicle; penalty; exception. |
NRS 202.580. Removal, damage or destruction of signal or apparatus for police or fire alarm; impairing effectiveness of or installing inoperable system for fire protection. |
NRS 202.582. Removal, damage or destruction of certain property to obtain scrap metal; penalties. |
NRS 202.585. Directing light emitted from laser device at aircraft with intent to interfere with operation of aircraft; penalty. |
NRS 202.595. Performance of act or neglect of duty in willful or wanton disregard of safety of persons or property; penalty. |
EXPLOSIVES; BOMB THREATS |
NRS 202.750. “Explosive” defined. |
NRS 202.760. Shipment or receipt of explosives by certain persons unlawful. |
NRS 202.770. Seizure and forfeiture of explosives. |
NRS 202.780. Transportation or receipt of explosives for unlawful purpose; penalties. |
NRS 202.790. Authorized transportation or receipt of explosives for lawful purpose not prohibited. |
NRS 202.820. Use or possession of explosives during commission of felony; penalties. |
NRS 202.830. Use of explosives to damage or destroy property prohibited; penalties. |
NRS 202.840. Bomb threats prohibited; penalties. |
REPORTING OF CERTAIN OFFENSES AGAINST CHILDREN |
NRS 202.870. Definitions. |
NRS 202.873. “Law enforcement agency” defined. |
NRS 202.876. “Violent or sexual offense” defined. |
NRS 202.879. “Reasonable cause to believe” and “as soon as reasonably practicable” defined; authorized manner of making report and communicating information. |
NRS 202.882. Duty to report violent or sexual offense against child 12 years of age or younger; penalty for failure to report; contents of report. |
NRS 202.885. Limitation on prosecution or conviction for failure to report. |
NRS 202.888. Persons exempt from duty to report. |
NRS 202.891. Immunity from civil or criminal liability; presumption that report was made in good faith. |
NRS 202.894. Report deemed report of abuse or neglect of child made pursuant to NRS 432B.220. |