Nevada § 453.5532 - Money collected as civil penalty: Limitations on use
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 453.5532 — Money collected as civil penalty: Limitations on use, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 453.5532. Money collected as civil penalty: Limitations on use
1. Any money collected as a civil penalty pursuant to NRS 453.5531 must be used to pay the actual cost of prosecution, court costs and costs incurred
for the disposal of any hazardous waste pursuant to NRS 459.400 to 459.600 , inclusive, in connection with the violation for which the penalty was imposed. Any amount remaining from the penalty must be deposited with the State Treasurer for
credit to the State General Fund. 2. The money deposited in the State General Fund pursuant to subsection 1 must be
accounted for separately. One-half of the money must be used only for the enforcement of chapter 453 of NRS and the other half must be used for rehabilitation of persons who have substance
use disorders relating to controlled substances.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 453.5532 cover?
Section 453.5532 ("Money collected as civil penalty: Limitations on use") 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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