Nevada § 475.020 - Willful or negligent leaving of fire burning or unexhausted in campsite or in open; penalty
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 475.020 — Willful or negligent leaving of fire burning or unexhausted in campsite or in open; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 475.020. Willful or negligent leaving of fire burning or unexhausted in campsite or in open; penalty
Every person who, upon departing from camp or from any fire started by the person
in the open, willfully or negligently leaves the fire or fires burning or unexhausted,
or fails to extinguish them thoroughly, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 475.020
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 475.020 cover?
Section 475.020 ("Willful or negligent leaving of fire burning or unexhausted in campsite or in open; 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.
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