Nevada § 200.840 - Performance of surgical procedure without license; penalties
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 200.840 — Performance of surgical procedure without license; penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 200.840. Performance of surgical procedure without license; penalties
A person who performs a surgical procedure on another person without a license which
results in: 1. No substantial bodily harm to the person who received the procedure: (a) For a first offense, is guilty of a category C felony and shall be punished as
provided in NRS 193.130 . (b) For a second or subsequent offense, is guilty of a category B felony and shall
be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for a minimum term of not less than
2 years and a maximum term of not more than 20 years and shall be further punished
by a fine of not less than $2,000 but not more than $5,000. 2. Substantial bodily harm other than death to the person who received the procedure
is guilty of a category B felony and shall be punished by imprisonment in the state
prison for a minimum term of not less than 2 years and a maximum term of not more
than 20 years and shall be further punished by a fine of not less than $2,000 but
not more than $5,000. 3. The death of the person who received the procedure, unless a greater penalty is
provided by statute, is guilty of a category B felony and shall be punished by imprisonment
in the state prison for a minimum term of not less than 2 years and a maximum term
of not more than 20 years and shall be further punished by a fine of not less than
$2,000 but not more than $5,000. A sentence imposed pursuant to this subsection may not be suspended nor may probation
be granted.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 200.840 cover?
Section 200.840 ("Performance of surgical procedure without license; penalties") 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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