Nevada § 269.160 - Punishment for breach of ordinance
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 269.160 — Punishment for breach of ordinance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 269.160. Punishment for breach of ordinance
The town board or board of county commissioners shall fix the punishment for the breach
of an ordinance adopted by the town board or board of county commissioners for any
unincorporated town to be enforced within the town. No fines may be imposed for one offense in a sum greater than $1,000, and no term
of imprisonment may be more than 6 months. In lieu of imprisonment any person committed for punishment may be made to work on
any public work in the town, and to that end a chain gang may be formed, continued
and operated.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 269.160
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 269.160 cover?
Section 269.160 ("Punishment for breach of ordinance") 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 § 269.160?
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