Nevada Revised Statutes 466.216 – Unlawful use of electrical device or appliance to alter speed of racing animal; penalty
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1. It is unlawful for any person to use or be responsible for the use of any electrical device or appliance to alter the speed of a racing animal.
Attorney's Note
Under the Nevada Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| gross misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $2,000 |
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 466.216
- 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. It is unlawful for any person to:
(a) Possess, manufacture, sell, distribute or market;
(b) Instruct another in the use of; or
(c) Cause or be responsible for an electrical current being discharged through, an electrical or mechanical device or other appliance designed specifically to increase or decrease the speed of an animal during a race, other than a whip approved by the Commission.
3. Any person who violates the provisions of subsection 1 or 2 is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.