Nevada § 201.290 - Penalty; exception
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 201.290 — Penalty; exception, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 201.290. Penalty; exception
1. Any person who, in any manner, for exhibition or display, puts or causes to be
placed any inscription, design, device, symbol, portrait, name, advertisement, words,
character, marks or notice, or sets or places any goods, wares and merchandise whatever
upon any flag or ensign of the United States, or state flag of this State, or ensign,
evidently purporting to be either of the flags or ensign, or who in any manner appends,
annexes, or affixes to any such flag or ensign any inscription, design, device, symbol,
portrait, name, advertisement, words, marks, notice or token whatever, or who displays
or exhibits or causes to be displayed or exhibited any flag or ensign, evidently purporting
to be either of the flags, upon which shall in any manner be put, attached, annexed
or affixed any inscription, design, device, symbol, portrait, name, advertisement,
words, marks, notice or token whatever, or who publicly or willfully mutilates, tramples
upon, or who tears down or willfully and maliciously removes while owned by others,
or defames, slanders, or speaks evilly or in a contemptuous manner of or otherwise
defaces or defiles any of the flags, or ensign, which are public or private property,
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. 2. This section shall not apply to flags or ensigns the property of or used in the
service of the United States or of this State, upon which inscriptions, names of actions,
words, marks or symbols are placed pursuant to law or authorized regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 201.290
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 201.290 cover?
Section 201.290 ("Penalty; exception") 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 § 201.290?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 201.290" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Nevada official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Nevada attorney.
How does Nevada § 201.290 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Nevada can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
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