Nevada § 202.261 - Possession of component of explosive or incendiary device with intent to manufacture explosive or incendiary device: Penalty; exceptions
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 202.261 — Possession of component of explosive or incendiary device with intent to manufacture explosive or incendiary device: Penalty; exceptions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 202.261. Possession of component of explosive or incendiary device with intent to manufacture explosive or incendiary device: Penalty; exceptions
1. A person shall not knowingly possess any component of an explosive or incendiary
device with the intent to manufacture an explosive or incendiary device. 2. A person who violates subsection 1 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. 3. 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.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 202.261 cover?
Section 202.261 ("Possession of component of explosive or incendiary device with intent to manufacture 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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