Nevada Revised Statutes 484A.798 – Conviction for traffic violation not criminal conviction for applying for employment, professional licensure or educational opportunity; exceptions
1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, any conviction for a traffic violation pursuant to chapters 484A to 484E, inclusive, of NRS is not a criminal conviction for the purpose of applying for employment, a professional license or any educational opportunity.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 484A.798
- controlled substance: means a drug, immediate precursor or other substance which is listed in schedule I, II, III, IV or V for control by the State Board of Pharmacy pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes 0.031
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply if a person is convicted of:
(a) Reckless driving in violation of NRS 484B.653;
(b) Vehicular manslaughter in violation of NRS 484B.657; or
(c) Driving, operating or being in actual physical control of a vehicle, a power-driven vessel or a sailing vessel under way while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance in violation of NRS 484C.110, 484C.120 or 488.410, as applicable.