Nevada § 475.010 - Willful or negligent failure to guard or extinguish fire; penalty
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 475.010 — Willful or negligent failure to guard or extinguish fire; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 475.010. Willful or negligent failure to guard or extinguish fire; penalty
Every person who willfully or negligently sets or fails to guard carefully or extinguish
any fire, whether on the person’s own land or the land of another, whereby the timber
or property of another is endangered is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 475.010
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 475.010 cover?
Section 475.010 ("Willful or negligent failure to guard or extinguish fire; penalty") 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 § 475.010?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 475.010" (Nevada). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nevada law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Nevada official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Nevada attorney.
How does Nevada § 475.010 apply to my situation?
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