Nevada § 462.015 - Declaration of public policy
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 462.015 — Declaration of public policy, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 462.015. Declaration of public policy
The Legislature hereby finds, and declares to be the public policy of this state,
that: 1. The operation of legitimate charitable lotteries and charitable games in this State
by qualified organizations is beneficial to the general welfare of the residents of
this state. 2. The benefits of charitable lotteries and charitable games: (a) Are dependent upon ensuring that those charitable lotteries and charitable games
are operated honestly and free from criminal and corruptive elements, and that the
proceeds of those charitable lotteries and charitable games are expended to benefit
the activities of charitable or nonprofit organizations in this State. (b) Can be ensured through the regulation of the type of organizations authorized
to operate those charitable lotteries and charitable games, the manner in which those
charitable lotteries and charitable games are conducted and the manner in which the
proceeds of those charitable lotteries and charitable games are expended.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 462.015
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 462.015 cover?
Section 462.015 ("Declaration of public policy") 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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