Nevada § 597.816 - Additional exceptions to prohibition of use

Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 597.816 — Additional exceptions to prohibition of use, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 597.816. Additional exceptions to prohibition of use

The provisions of NRS 597.814 do not prohibit the use of a device for automatic dialing and announcing by any person

exclusively on behalf of: 1. A school or school district to contact the parents or guardians of a pupil regarding

the attendance of the pupil or regarding other business of the school or school district. 2. A nonprofit organization. 3. A video service provider that provides cable television or other video services

to contact its customers regarding a previously arranged installation of such services

at the premises of the customer. 4. A public utility to contact its customers regarding a previously arranged installation

of utility services at the premises of the customer. 5. A facility that processes or stores petroleum, volatile petroleum products, natural

gas, liquefied petroleum gas, combustible chemicals, explosives, high-level radioactive

waste or other dangerous substances to advise local residents, public service agencies

and news media of an actual or potential life-threatening emergency. 6. A state or local governmental agency, or a private entity operating under contract

with and at the direction of such an agency, to provide: (a) Information relating to public safety; (b) Information relating to a police or fire emergency; or (c) A warning of an impending or threatening emergency. 7. A candidate for public office, committee advocating the passage or defeat of a

ballot question, political party, committee sponsored by a political party or a committee

for political action.

Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 597.816

What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 597.816 cover?

Section 597.816 ("Additional exceptions to prohibition of use") 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 § 597.816?

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Is this the official text of Nevada law?

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How does Nevada § 597.816 apply to my situation?

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