Nevada § 205.900 - Unlawful use of hotel key; penalty
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 205.900 — Unlawful use of hotel key; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 205.900. Unlawful use of hotel key; penalty
1. Any person who has unauthorized possession of a key or other device used by a guest
in a hotel or by the hotel to gain entrance to a room in a hotel, under circumstances
which demonstrate the person's intent to use or to allow the use of the device in
the commission of a crime is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. 2. As used in this section, “hotel” means every building used as or held out to the
public to be a place where accommodations for sleeping or rooming are furnished to
the public, either with or without meals.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 205.900
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 205.900 cover?
Section 205.900 ("Unlawful use of hotel key; penalty") 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 § 205.900?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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