Nevada § 590.050 - False or misleading advertising prohibited
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 590.050 — False or misleading advertising prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 590.050. False or misleading advertising prohibited
1. It is unlawful for any person, or any officer, agent or employee thereof, engaged
in or operating in the business of selling at retail any motor vehicle fuel to display
any sign or other designating mark, at or near his or her place of business, which
describes or designates a brand name of a motor vehicle fuel not actually sold or
offered for sale or delivery at the place of business where the sign or other designating
mark is displayed. 2. It is unlawful for any person, or any officer, agent or employee thereof, to make
or cause to be made, by means of any advertising medium whatever, any statement concerning
the sale of motor vehicle fuel or the performance characteristics thereof which is
known to him or her to be untrue or misleading, or which by the exercise of reasonable
care and diligence should be known to him or her to be untrue or misleading.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 590.050
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 590.050 cover?
Section 590.050 ("False or misleading advertising prohibited") 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 § 590.050?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 590.050" (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?
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How does Nevada § 590.050 apply to my situation?
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