Nevada § 202.560 - Removal of doors from discarded refrigerators, iceboxes and deep-freeze lockers
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 202.560 — Removal of doors from discarded refrigerators, iceboxes and deep-freeze lockers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 202.560. Removal of doors from discarded refrigerators, iceboxes and deep-freeze lockers
1. Any person who discards or abandons in any place accessible to children, or who
has in his or her possession, any refrigerator, icebox or deep-freeze locker, having
a capacity of 1 1/2 cubic feet or more which is no longer in use and which has not
had the door removed, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $500. 2. Any owner, lessee or manager who knowingly permits such abandoned or discarded
refrigerator, icebox or deep-freeze locker to remain on premises under his or her
control without having the door removed shall be punished by a fine of not more than
$500. 3. Guilt of a violation of this section shall not in itself render one guilty of manslaughter,
battery or other crime against a person who may suffer death or injury from entrapment
in such refrigerator, icebox, or deep-freeze locker. 4. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any vendor or seller of refrigerators,
iceboxes or deep-freeze lockers who keeps or stores them for sale purposes, if the
vendor or seller takes reasonable precautions to secure effectively the door of any
such refrigerator, icebox or deep-freeze locker so as to prevent entrance by children
small enough to fit therein.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 202.560
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 202.560 cover?
Section 202.560 ("Removal of doors from discarded refrigerators, iceboxes and deep-freeze lockers") 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 § 202.560?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 202.560 apply to my situation?
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