Nevada § 41.700 - Liability for damages caused by use of controlled substance; damages; attorney's fees and costs
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 41.700 — Liability for damages caused by use of controlled substance; damages; attorney's fees and costs, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41.700. Liability for damages caused by use of controlled substance; damages; attorney's fees and costs
1. A person who: (a) Knowingly and unlawfully serves, sells or otherwise furnishes a controlled substance
to another person; or (b) Knowingly allows another person to use a controlled substance in an unlawful manner
on premises or in a conveyance belonging to the person allowing the use or over which
the person has control, is liable in a civil action for any damages caused as a result of the person using
the controlled substance. 2. A person who prevails in an action brought pursuant to subsection 1 may recover
his or her actual damages, attorney's fees and costs and any punitive damages that
the facts may warrant.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 41.700 cover?
Section 41.700 ("Liability for damages caused by use of controlled substance; damages; attorney's fees and costs") 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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