Nevada § 581.445 - Criminal penalties
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 581.445 — Criminal penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 581.445. Criminal penalties
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a person, or any officer, agent or
employee thereof, who willfully violates any provision of NRS 581.415 : (a) For the first offense, shall be given a warning. (b) For the second offense, is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a
fine of not less than $1,000 or more than $5,000. (c) For the third or subsequent offense, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. 2. A person, or any officer, agent or employee thereof, who: (a) Is convicted pursuant to subsection 1 more than three times in a 2-year period;
or (b) Knowingly uses or has in his or her possession any weighing or measuring device
which has been altered to facilitate fraud, is guilty of a category E felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 581.445
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 581.445 cover?
Section 581.445 ("Criminal penalties") 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 § 581.445?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 581.445 apply to my situation?
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