Nevada § 244.159 - Prohibition on sounding of certain sirens, bells or alarms; penalty
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 244.159 — Prohibition on sounding of certain sirens, bells or alarms; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 244.159. Prohibition on sounding of certain sirens, bells or alarms; penalty
1. A county in this State may not sound a siren, bell or alarm if a siren, bell or
alarm is currently or was previously sounded on specific days or times in association
with an ordinance enacted by the county which required persons of a particular race,
ethnicity, ancestry, national origin or color to leave the county or a city, town
or township within the county by a specific time, for a purpose other than: (a) Alerting persons to an emergency; (b) Testing the siren, bell or alarm at reasonably scheduled intervals of not more
than once every 6 months; or (c) Celebrating or recognizing a day declared to be a legal holiday pursuant to NRS 236.015 on the day of the legal holiday or the day on which the legal holiday is recognized. 2. Any county that sounds a siren, bell or alarm in violation of subsection 1 is subject
to a penalty of not more than $50,000 for each violation. The Attorney General may recover the penalty in a civil action brought in the name
of the State of Nevada in any court of competent jurisdiction. Such an action must be commenced within 1 year after the violation. 3. A county shall not take adverse employment action against an employee who reports
a violation of this section to the Office of the Attorney General.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 244.159
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 244.159 cover?
Section 244.159 ("Prohibition on sounding of certain sirens, bells or alarms; penalty") 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 § 244.159?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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