Nevada § 202.260 - Unlawful possession, manufacture or disposition of explosive or incendiary device: Penalty; exceptions
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 202.260 — Unlawful possession, manufacture or disposition of explosive or incendiary device: Penalty; exceptions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 202.260. Unlawful possession, manufacture or disposition of explosive or incendiary device: Penalty; exceptions
1. A person who unlawfully possesses, manufactures or disposes of any explosive or
incendiary device with the intent to destroy life or property 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 1 year and a maximum term of not more than 6 years, and may be further
punished by a fine of not more than $5,000. 2. This section does not prohibit a person from possessing, manufacturing or using
any material, component, substance or device as required for the performance of his
or her duties related to mining, agriculture, construction or any other valid occupational
purpose, or if the person is authorized by a governmental entity which has lawful
control over such matters to use those items in the performance of his or her duties. 3. For the purposes of this section, “ dispose of ” means give, give away, loan, offer, offer for sale, sell or transfer.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 202.260
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 202.260 cover?
Section 202.260 ("Unlawful possession, manufacture or disposition of explosive or incendiary device: Penalty; exceptions") 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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