Nevada § 475.100 - False fire alarms; penalties; exception
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 475.100 — False fire alarms; penalties; exception, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 475.100. False fire alarms; penalties; exception
1. It is unlawful for a person intentionally to give or cause to be given, or turn
in or cause to be turned in, any false alarm of fire. 2. A person who violates any of the provisions of this section shall be punished: (a) If the act is malicious and another person suffers death or substantial bodily
harm as a result, for a category D felony as provided in NRS 193.130 . (b) Otherwise, for a gross misdemeanor. 3. This section does not apply to alarms given for practice by any chief of a fire
department or by any other person properly authorized to give such alarms, nor to
alarms given by a person to attract attention of police, firefighters or other people
to acts of violence, disorder or menace.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 475.100
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 475.100 cover?
Section 475.100 ("False fire alarms; penalties; exception") 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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