Nevada Revised Statutes 439.580 – Penalties. [Effective through June 30, 2024.]
1. Any local health officer or a deputy of a local health officer who neglects or fails to enforce the provisions of this chapter in his or her jurisdiction, or neglects or refuses to perform any of the duties imposed upon him or her by this chapter or by the instructions and directions of the Division shall be punished by a fine of not more than $250.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 439.580
- Division: means the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department. See Nevada Revised Statutes 439.005
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- 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. Each person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter or refuses or neglects to obey any lawful order, rule or regulation of the:
(a) State Board of Health or violates any rule or regulation approved by the State Board of Health pursuant to NRS 439.350, 439.366, 439.410 and 439.460; or
(b) Director adopted pursuant to NRS 439.581 to 439.597, inclusive, is guilty of a misdemeanor.