Nevada Revised Statutes Section 444.610 - Public Health and Safety

Unlawful acts; penalties.

1. Any person who violates any regulation adopted by the State Environmental Commission or any ordinance or resolution adopted by the governing body of a municipality or district board of health is guilty of a misdemeanor.

2. Each day or part of a day during which such violation is continued or repeated constitutes a separate offense.

3. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 445C.010 to 445C.120, inclusive:

(a) A person convicted of violating subsection 1 is, in addition to any criminal penalty imposed, liable for a civil penalty upon each such conviction; and

(b) A court, before whom a defendant is convicted of a violation of subsection 1, shall for each violation order the defendant to pay a civil penalty which is at least $500 but not more than $5,000.

Last modified: February 26, 2006