Nevada § 205.606 - Installing, affixing or accessing scanning device for unlawful purpose; possessing scanning device or reencoder for unlawful purpose
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 205.606 — Installing, affixing or accessing scanning device for unlawful purpose; possessing scanning device or reencoder for unlawful purpose, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 205.606. Installing, affixing or accessing scanning device for unlawful purpose; possessing scanning device or reencoder for unlawful purpose
1. A person shall not: (a) Install or affix, temporarily or permanently, a scanning device within or upon
a machine with the intent to use the scanning device for an unlawful purpose; (b) Access, by electronic or any other means, a scanning device with the intent to
use the scanning device for an unlawful purpose; or (c) Possess a scanning device or reencoder with the intent to use the scanning device
or reencoder for an unlawful purpose. 2. A person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a category C felony
and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 . 3. As used in this section, “ machine ” means a machine used to conduct financial transactions, including, without limitation,
an automated teller or fuel pump. As used in this subsection, “ automated teller ” means an electronic device that dispenses cash in connection with an account maintained
in a financial institution or with another business.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 205.606
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 205.606 cover?
Section 205.606 ("Installing, affixing or accessing scanning device for unlawful purpose; possessing scanning device or reencoder for unlawful purpose") 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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