Nevada Revised Statutes Section 205.970 - Crimes and Punishments

Unlawful possession, manufacture, sale or distribution of theft detection shielding device or theft detection device deactivator; penalty.

1. A person shall not, with the intent to commit, aid or abet a theft, possess any theft detection shielding device or theft detection device deactivator.

2. A person shall not, with the intent to commit, aid or abet a theft, manufacture, sell or distribute any theft detection shielding device or theft detection device deactivator.

3. A person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130.

4. As used in this section:

(a) �Theft detection device deactivator� includes, without limitation, any tool or device designed to allow, or capable of allowing, the deactivation or removal of a theft detection device from any merchandise.

(b) �Theft detection shielding device� includes, without limitation, any laminated or coated bag or device intended to shield merchandise from detection by an electronic or magnetic theft detector.

Last modified: February 25, 2006