Nevada § 205.486 - Unlawful use of encryption
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 205.486 — Unlawful use of encryption, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 205.486. Unlawful use of encryption
1. A person shall not willfully use or attempt to use encryption, directly or indirectly,
to: (a) Commit, facilitate, further or promote any criminal offense; (b) Aid, assist or encourage another person to commit any criminal offense; (c) Conceal the commission of any criminal offense; (d) Conceal or protect the identity of a person who has committed any criminal offense;
or (e) Delay, hinder or obstruct the administration of the law. 2. A person who violates any provision of this section: (a) Is guilty of a gross misdemeanor, unless the encryption was used or attempted
to be used to commit a crime for which a greater penalty is provided by specific statute. If the encryption was used or attempted to be used to commit a crime for which a
greater penalty is provided by specific statute, the person shall be punished as prescribed
by statute for that crime. (b) Commits a criminal offense that is separate and distinct from any other criminal
offense and may be prosecuted and convicted pursuant to this section whether or not
the person or any other person is or has been prosecuted or convicted for any other
criminal offense arising out of the same facts as the violation of this section.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 205.486
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 205.486 cover?
Section 205.486 ("Unlawful use of encryption") 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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