Nevada § 206.290 - Opening or publishing sealed letter or telegram
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 206.290 — Opening or publishing sealed letter or telegram, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 206.290. Opening or publishing sealed letter or telegram
Every person who shall: 1. Willfully open or read, or cause to be read, any sealed letter, message or telegram,
not addressed to such person, without being authorized so to do either by the writer
of the same or by the person to whom it shall be addressed, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. 2. Maliciously publish the whole or any part of such letter, message or telegram,
without the authority of the writer thereof or of the person to whom the same shall
be addressed, knowing the same to have been so opened, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 206.290
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 206.290 cover?
Section 206.290 ("Opening or publishing sealed letter or telegram") 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 § 206.290?
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