Nevada § 483.890 - Unlawful acts; penalty
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 483.890 — Unlawful acts; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 483.890. Unlawful acts; penalty
A person who: 1. Forges or alters an identification card or knowingly possesses an altered or forged
identification card; 2. Refuses to surrender an identification card for cancellation when so directed by
the Department; 3. Lends his or her identification card to another person for the other's use or uses
a card issued to another person; or 4. Willfully fails to surrender to the Department within 10 days after another's identification
card comes into his or her possession or to return it to the proper holder, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 483.890
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 483.890 cover?
Section 483.890 ("Unlawful acts; 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 § 483.890?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 483.890 apply to my situation?
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