Nevada § 383.190 - Civil remedy

§ 383.190. Civil remedy

1. In addition to the imposition of any criminal penalty, an Indian tribe or an enrolled

member of an Indian tribe may bring a civil action to secure an injunction, damages

and other appropriate relief against a person who violates NRS 383.170 or 383.180 . The action must be brought within 2 years after the discovery of the action by the

plaintiff. The action may be filed in the district court for the county in which the cairn, grave,

artifacts or remains are located, or within which the defendant resides. 2. If the plaintiff prevails in the action: (a) The court may award reasonable attorney fees to the plaintiff. (b) The court may grant injunctive or such other equitable relief as is appropriate,

including forfeiture of any artifacts or human remains acquired or equipment used

in the violation. The court shall order the disposition of any forfeited equipment as it sees fit, and

order the reinterment of the artifacts and human remains at the defendant's expense

under the supervision of the Indian tribe. (c) The plaintiff may recover actual damages. 3. If the defendant prevails in the action, the court may award reasonable attorney

fees to the defendant.