Nevada § 597.730 - Right to claim or disclaim authorship
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 597.730 — Right to claim or disclaim authorship, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 597.730. Right to claim or disclaim authorship
An artist may: 1. Claim authorship of his or her work of art. The right to claim authorship includes
the right of the artist to have his or her name appear on or with his or her work
of art. 2. Disclaim authorship of his or her work of art if necessary to protect his or her
reputation from damage. It is presumed necessary for an artist to protect his or her reputation from damage
if his or her work of art is displayed, published or reproduced in this state, without
his or her consent, in a defaced, mutilated or altered form and damage to his or her
reputation is reasonably foreseeable.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 597.730
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 597.730 cover?
Section 597.730 ("Right to claim or disclaim authorship") 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 § 597.730?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 597.730" (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 § 597.730 apply to my situation?
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