Nevada § 200.780 - Unlawful dissemination of intimate image; exceptions; penalty
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 200.780 — Unlawful dissemination of intimate image; exceptions; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 200.780. Unlawful dissemination of intimate image; exceptions; penalty
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a person commits the crime of unlawful
dissemination of an intimate image when, with the intent to harass, harm or terrorize
another person, the person electronically disseminates or sells an intimate image
which depicts the other person and the other person: (a) Did not give prior consent to the electronic dissemination or the sale of the
intimate image; (b) Had a reasonable expectation that the intimate image would be kept private and
would not be made visible to the public; and (c) Was at least 18 years of age when the intimate image was created. 2. A person who commits the crime of unlawful dissemination of an intimate image is
guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 . 3. The provisions of this section do not apply to the electronic dissemination of
an intimate image for the purpose of: (a) A legitimate public interest; (b) Reporting unlawful conduct; (c) Any lawful law enforcement or correctional activity; (d) Investigation or prosecution of a violation of this section; or (e) Preparation for or use in any legal proceeding. 4. A person who commits the crime of unlawful dissemination of an intimate image is
not considered a sex offender and is not subject to registration or community notification
as a sex offender pursuant to NRS 179D.010 to 179D.550 , inclusive.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 200.780
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 200.780 cover?
Section 200.780 ("Unlawful dissemination of intimate image; exceptions; 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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