Nevada § 90.650 - Criminal penalties

§ 90.650. Criminal penalties

1. A person who willfully violates: (a) A provision of this chapter, except NRS 90.600 , or who violates NRS 90.600 knowing that the statement made is false or misleading in any material respect; (b) A regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter; or (c) An order denying, suspending or revoking the effectiveness of registration or

an order to cease and desist issued by the Administrator pursuant to this chapter, is guilty of a category B felony and shall be punished by imprisonment in the state

prison for a minimum term of not less than 1 year and a maximum term of not more than

20 years, or by a fine of not more than $500,000, or by both fine and imprisonment,

for each violation. In addition to any other penalty, the court shall order the person to pay restitution

and may order the person to repay the costs of investigation and prosecution incurred

by the Division and the Office of the Attorney General. If the violation was committed against an older person or vulnerable person, any

restitution and costs of investigation and prosecution imposed by the court must be

in an amount equal to twice the amount that would otherwise have been imposed by the

court. Money recovered for reimbursement of the costs of investigation and prosecution

must be deposited with the State Treasurer for credit to the State General Fund. 2. A person convicted of violating a regulation or order under this chapter may be

fined, but must not be imprisoned, if the person proves lack of knowledge of the regulation

or order. 3. This chapter does not limit the power of the State to punish a person for conduct

which constitutes a crime under other law. 4. As used in this section: (a) “ Older person ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 200.5092 . (b) “ Vulnerable person ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 200.5092 .