Nevada § 200.605 - Penalties; definition

Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 200.605 — Penalties; definition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 200.605. Penalties; definition

1. A person who engages in hazing is guilty of: (a) A misdemeanor, if no substantial bodily harm results. (b) A gross misdemeanor, if substantial bodily harm results. 2. Consent of a victim of hazing is not a valid defense to a prosecution conducted

pursuant to this section. 3. For the purposes of this section, an activity shall be deemed to be “forced” if

initiation into or affiliation with a student organization, academic association or

athletic team is directly or indirectly conditioned upon participation in the activity. 4. As used in this section, “hazing” means an activity in which a person intentionally

or recklessly endangers the physical health of another person for the purpose of initiation

into or affiliation with a student organization, academic association or athletic

team at a high school, college or university in this state. The term: (a) Includes, without limitation, any physical brutality or brutal treatment, including,

without limitation, whipping, beating, branding, forced calisthenics, exposure to

the elements or forced consumption of food, liquor, drugs or other substances. (b) Does not include any athletic, curricular, extracurricular or quasi-military practice,

conditioning or competition that is sponsored or approved by the high school, college

or university.

Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 200.605

What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 200.605 cover?

Section 200.605 ("Penalties; definition") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Nevada § 200.605?

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Is this the official text of Nevada law?

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How does Nevada § 200.605 apply to my situation?

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