Nevada § 268.019 - Power to impose civil liability instead of criminal sanction
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 268.019 — Power to impose civil liability instead of criminal sanction, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 268.019. Power to impose civil liability instead of criminal sanction
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the governing body of an incorporated
city may by ordinance provide that the violation of a particular ordinance of such
governing body imposes a civil liability to the city in an amount not to exceed $500
instead of a criminal sanction. 2. The governing body of an incorporated city may by ordinance provide that a violation
of an ordinance adopted by the governing body pursuant to NRS 268.4122 by the owner of commercial property imposes a civil liability to the city in an amount
not to exceed $1,000 instead of a criminal sanction.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 268.019
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 268.019 cover?
Section 268.019 ("Power to impose civil liability instead of criminal sanction") 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 § 268.019?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 268.019" (Nevada). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 268.019 apply to my situation?
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