Nevada § 244A.551 - Basic penalty for nonpayment of service charges
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 244A.551 — Basic penalty for nonpayment of service charges, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 244A.551. Basic penalty for nonpayment of service charges
The board may provide for a basic penalty for nonpayment of service charges within
the time and in the manner prescribed by it. The basic penalty shall not be more than 10 percent of each month's charges for the
first month delinquent. In addition to the basic penalty it may provide for a penalty of not more than 1.5
percent per month for nonpayment of the charges and basic penalty. On the first day of the calendar month following the date of payment specified in
the bill the charge becomes delinquent if the bill or that portion thereof which is
not in bona fide dispute remains unpaid. The board may provide for collection of the penalties provided for in this section.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 244A.551
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 244A.551 cover?
Section 244A.551 ("Basic penalty for nonpayment of service charges") 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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