Nevada § 201.395 - Advancing prostitution: Definition; penalty
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 201.395 — Advancing prostitution: Definition; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 201.395. Advancing prostitution: Definition; penalty
1. A person who owns, leases, operates, controls or manages any business or private
property is guilty of advancing prostitution if the person: (a) Knows that illegal prostitution is being conducted at the business or upon such
private property because the person has been notified, in writing, by a law enforcement
agency of at least one incident of illegal prostitution that occurred at the business
or upon such private property; (b) Receives notice pursuant to paragraph (a) that the illegal prostitution may result
in prosecution for pandering or sex trafficking pursuant to NRS 201.300 or facilitating sex trafficking pursuant to NRS 201.301 ; and (c) Fails to take reasonable steps to abate such illegal prostitution within 30 days
after the date on which the person receives such written notice from the law enforcement
agency. 2. Unless a greater penalty is provided by specific statute, a person who is guilty
of advancing prostitution shall be punished for a category C felony as provided in NRS 193.130 . 3. For the purposes of this section, a person who owns, leases, operates, controls
or manages any business or private property shall be deemed to have taken reasonable
steps to abate illegal prostitution if the person has: (a) Filed a report of such illegal prostitution with a law enforcement agency; (b) Allowed a law enforcement agency to conduct surveillance or an unrestricted undercover
operation; or (c) Used any other available legal means to abate such illegal prostitution. 4. Any action taken to abate illegal prostitution pursuant to this section must comply
with any other applicable law of this State, including, without limitation, the provisions
of chapters 118A and 118C of NRS.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 201.395
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 201.395 cover?
Section 201.395 ("Advancing prostitution: Definition; 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.
How do I cite Nevada § 201.395?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 201.395" (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 § 201.395 apply to my situation?
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