Nevada § 587.440 - Unlawful acts; penalty
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 587.440 — Unlawful acts; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 587.440. Unlawful acts; penalty
Any employee or agent employed under NRS 587.290 to 587.450 , inclusive, or any inspector licensed thereunder, who shall knowingly inspect, grade
or classify improperly any agricultural product or shall knowingly give any incorrect
certificate of grade, classification, quality or condition or shall accept money or
other consideration directly or indirectly for any incorrect or improper performance
of duty, and any person who shall improperly influence or attempt to improperly influence
any such agent, employee or licensed inspector in the performance of his or her duty,
shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 587.440
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 587.440 cover?
Section 587.440 ("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.
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