Source: http://www.nationalgangcenter.gov/Legislation/Nevada
Timestamp: 2015-03-05 10:22:03
Document Index: 328505871

Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 202', '§ 179', '§ 388', '§ 392', '§ 201', '§ 268', '§ 268', '§ 392', '§ 40', '§ 193', '§ 206', '§ 213', '§ 244', '§ 268', '§ 392', '§ 62', '§ 206', '§ 206', '§ 206', '§ 206', '§ 206', '§ 206', '§ 244', '§ 244', '§ 244', '§ 244', '§ 244', '§ 268', '§ 268', '§ 268', '§ 331', '§ 62', '§ 213', '§ 213']

Gang-Related Legislation—Nevada
Nevada § 202.287. Discharging Firearm Within or From Structure or Vehicle; Penalties
(b) If the structure or vehicle is within an area designated by city or county ordinance as a populated area for the purpose of prohibiting the discharge of weapons, is guilty of a category B felony and shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for a minimum term of not less than 2 years and a maximum term of not more than 15 years, or by a fine of not more than $5,000, or by both fine and imprisonment. 4. As used in this section:
(b) “Vehicle” means any motor vehicle or trailer designed for use with a motor vehicle, whether or not it is self-propelled, operated on rails or propelled by electric power obtained from overhead wires. Enhanced Penalties—Sentencing (view all states for this subject)
8. As used in this section, "criminal gang" means any combination of persons, organized formally or informally, so constructed that the organization will continue its operation even if individual members enter or leave the organization, which: (a) Has a common name or identifying symbol; (b) Has particular conduct, status and customs indicative of it; and (c) Has as one of its common activities engaging in criminal activity punishable as a felony, other than the conduct which constitutes the primary offense Expert Testimony (view all states for this subject)
8. As used in this section, "criminal gang" means any combination of persons, organized formally or informally, so constructed that the organization will continue its operation even if individual members enter or leave the organization, which: (a) Has a common name or identifying symbol; (b) Has particular conduct, status and customs indicative of it; and (c) Has as one of its common activities engaging in criminal activity punishable as a felony, other than the conduct which constitutes the primary offense Gang Activity and Forfeiture (view all states for this subject)
Nevada § 179.121. Forfeiture of Personal Property and Conveyances Used in Commission of Crime
1. All personal property, including, without limitation, any tool, substance, weapon, machine, computer, money or security, which is used as an instrumentality in any of the following crimes, is subject to forfeiture:
(d) The commission of any crime by a criminal gang, as defined in NRS 213.1263. Gang Prevention (view all states for this subject)
Nevada § 388.532. Development of Programs
The state board in cooperation with the board of trustees of the various county school districts shall develop for pupils in the first through eighth grades:
(a) Programs designed to reduce the number of pupils who drop out of school; and
(b) Programs for the prevention of the abuse of alcohol and controlled substances.
2. The state board in cooperation with the board of trustees of the various county school districts may seek the cooperation of private industry in developing for pupils in all grades programs and activities designed to reduce the number of pupils who participate in the activities of criminal gangs, as defined in NRS 213.1263. Nevada § 392.4635. Policy for Prohibition of Activities of Criminal Gangs on School Property
4. As used in this section, "criminal gang" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 213.1263. Gang Recruitment, Threats, Intimidation (view all states for this subject)
Nevada § 201.570. Definition; Penalty
1. An adult commits the crime of criminal gang recruitment if the adult uses or threatens to use physical violence against a child or against another person, or causes or threatens to cause damage to the property of the child or the property of another person, with the specific intent to coerce, induce or solicit the child:
(a) To become a member of a criminal gang;
(b) To remain a member of a criminal gang and not withdraw or disassociate the child from the criminal gang; or
(c) To rejoin a criminal gang of which the child is no longer a member or from which the child has withdrawn or disassociated the child.
2. An adult who commits the crime of criminal gang recruitment is guilty of a category E felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130.
(a) "Adult" means a person who is 18 years of age or older.
(b) "Child" means a person who is less than 18 years of age.
(c) "Criminal gang" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 193.168.
Nevada § 268.408. City's Duty to Remove or Cover Graffiti; Civil Action Authorized to Recover Civil Penalty and Damages
1. The governing body of a city shall remove or cover all evidence that graffiti has been placed on any real or personal property which it owns or otherwise controls within 15 days after it discovers the graffiti or as soon as practicable.
2. The governing body of a city may bring an action against a person responsible for placing graffiti on the property of the city to recover a civil penalty and damages for the cost of removing or covering the graffiti placed on such property. Nevada § 268.4128. Ordinance Concerning Criminal Gang Activity and Certain Buildings and Places Harboring Such Activity: Injunctions; Damages; Fees and Costs; Violation of Injunction; Immune Entities
4. The board of trustees of a school district may establish a dress code enforceable during school hours for the teachers and other personnel employed by the board of trustees. Nevada § 392.4635. Policy for Prohibition of Activities of Criminal Gangs on School Property
4. As used in this section, "criminal gang" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 213.1263. Gang-Related Definitions (view all states for this subject)
Nevada § 40.140. Nuisance Defined; Action for Abatement and Damages; Exceptions
(d) A building or place regularly and continuously used by the members of a criminal gang to engage in, or facilitate the commission of, crimes by the criminal gang, is a nuisance, and the subject of an action. The action may be brought by any person whose property is injuriously affected, or whose personal enjoyment is lessened by the nuisance, and by the judgment the nuisance may be enjoined or abated, as well as damages recovered. Nevada § 193.168. Additional Penalty: Felony Committed to Promote Activities of Criminal Gang; Restriction on Probation; Expert Testimony
8. As used in this section, "criminal gang" means any combination of persons, organized formally or informally, so constructed that the organization will continue its operation even if individual members enter or leave the organization, which: (a) Has a common name or identifying symbol; (b) Has particular conduct, status and customs indicative of it; and (c) Has as one of its common activities engaging in criminal activity punishable as a felony, other than the conduct which constitutes the primary offense Nevada § 206.005. "Graffiti" Defined
As used in this chapter, "graffiti" means any unauthorized inscription, word, figure or design that is marked, etched, scratched, drawn, painted on, or affixed to the public or private property, real or personal, of another, which defaces the property. Nevada § 213.1263. Board May Prohibit Association With Members of Criminal Gang as Condition of Parole 1. The board may, as a condition of releasing a prisoner on parole, prohibit the prisoner from associating with the members of a criminal gang.
2. As used in this section, "criminal gang" means any combination of persons, organized formally or informally, so constructed that the organization will continue its operation even if individual members enter or leave the organization, which:
(c) Has as one of its common activities engaging in criminal activity punishable as a felony. Nevada § 244.36915. "Graffiti" Defined
"Graffiti" means any unauthorized inscription, word, figure, or design that is marked, etched, scratched, drawn, or painted on the public or private property, real or personal, of another, which defaces such property. Nevada § 268.4075. "Graffiti" Defined
As used in this section, NRS 268.408; and 268.4085, "graffiti" means any unauthorized inscription, word, figure, or design that is marked, etched, scratched, drawn, or painted on the public or private property, real or personal, of another, which defaces such property. Gang-Related Funding (view all states for this subject)
3. If sufficient money is available in the graffiti reward and abatement fund, a law enforcement agency for the city may offer a reward, not to exceed $1,000, for information leading to the identification, apprehension and conviction of a person who violates a city ordinance that prohibits graffiti or other defacement of property. The reward must be paid out of the graffiti reward and abatement fund upon approval of the governing body of the city. Gangs and Schools (view all states for this subject)
Nevada § 392.4635. Policy for Prohibition of Activities of Criminal Gangs on School Property
4. As used in this section, "criminal gang" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 213.1263. Graffiti (view all states for this subject)
Nevada § 62E.690. Certain Offenses Concerning Graffiti or Defacement of Property: Suspension or Delay in Issuance of Driver’s License
1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, if a child is adjudicated delinquent for the unlawful act of placing graffiti on or otherwise defacing public or private property owned or possessed by another person in violation of NRS 206.125; or 206.330, the juvenile court may:
(a) If the child possesses a driver's license, issue an order suspending the driver's license of the child for at least 1 year but not more than 2 years; or
(b) If the child does not possess a driver's license and the child is or will be eligible to receive a driver's license within the 2 years immediately following the date of the order, issue an order prohibiting the child from receiving a driver's license for a period specified by the juvenile court which must be at least 1 year but not more than 2 years:
(2) After the date the child will be eligible to receive a driver's license, if the child is not eligible to receive a license on the date of the order.
2. If the child is already the subject of a court order suspending or delaying the issuance of his driver's license, the juvenile court shall order the additional suspension or delay, as appropriate, to apply consecutively with the previous order. Nevada § 206.005. "Graffiti" Defined
As used in this chapter, "graffiti" means any unauthorized inscription, word, figure or design that is marked, etched, scratched, drawn, painted on, or affixed to the public or private property, real or personal, of another, which defaces the property. Nevada § 206.125. Damage of Property Used for Purpose of Religion, for Burial or Memorializing Dead, for Education, as Transportation Facility, as Public Transportation Vehicle or as Community Center; Damage of Personal Property Contained Therein; Penalties; Restitution
1. Unless a greater penalty is provided by law, a person who knowingly vandalizes, places graffiti on, defaces, or otherwise damages:
(a) Any church, synagogue, or other building, structure, or place used for religious worship or other religious purpose;
(b) Any cemetery, mortuary, or other facility used for the purpose of burial or memorializing the dead;
(c) Any school, educational facility, transportation facility, public transportation vehicle, or community center;
(d) The grounds adjacent to, and owned or rented by, any institution, facility, building, structure, or place described in paragraph (a), (b), or (c); or
(e) Any personal property contained in any institution, facility, building, structure, or place described in paragraph (a), (b), or (c) is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. 2. In addition to any other penalty, the court shall order a person found guilty of a misdemeanor under subsection 1 to pay restitution for the damage and:
3. A person who is paid money for restitution pursuant to subsection 1 shall use the money to repair or restore the property that was damaged. Nevada § 206.330. Placing Graffiti on or Otherwise Defacing Property: Fines and Penalties; Parent or Guardian Responsible for Fines and Penalties if Person Violating Section Is Under Age of 18 Years; Suspension of Driver’s License
(c) Where the value of the loss is $5,000 or more or where the damage results in the impairment of public communication, transportation, or police and fire protection, is guilty of a category E felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130. If the court grants probation to such person, the court shall require as a condition of probation that the person serve at least 10 days in the county jail.
(d) Where the offense is committed on any protected site in this State, is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130. If the court grants probation to such a person, the court shall require as a condition of probation that the person serve at least 10 days in the county jail.
2. If a person commits more than one offense pursuant to a scheme or continuing course of conduct, the value of all property damaged or destroyed by that person in the commission of those offenses may be aggregated for the purpose of determining the penalty prescribed in subsection 1, but only if the value of the loss when aggregated is $500 or more.
(a) For the first offense, pay a fine of not less than $400 but no more than $1,00 and perform 100 hours of community service.
(b) For the second offense, pay a fine of not less than $750 but no more than $1,000 and perform 200 hours of community service.
(1) Pay a fine of $1,000; and (2) Perform up to 300 hours of community service for up to 1 year, as determined by the court. The court may order the person to repair, replace, clean up or keep free of graffiti the property damaged or destroyed by the person or, if it is not practicable for the person to repair, replace, clean up or keep free of graffiti that specific property, the court may order the person to repair, replace, clean up or keep free of graffiti another specified property.
4. The court may, in addition to any other fine or penalty imposed, order a person who violates subsection 1 to pay restitution.
5. The parent or legal guardian of a person under 18 years of age who violates this section is liable for all fines and penalties imposed against the person. If the parent or legal guardian is unable to pay the fine and penalties resulting from a violation of this section because of financial hardship, the court may require the parent or legal guardian to perform community service.
6. If a person who is 18 years of age or older is found guilty of violating this section, the court may issue an order suspending the driver's license of the person for not less than 6 months but not more than two years. The court shall require the person to surrender all driver's licenses then held by the person. If the person does not possess a driver's license, the court may issue an order prohibiting the person from applying for a driver's license for not less than 6 months, but not more than 2 years. The court shall, within 5 days after issuing the order, forward to the Department of Motor Vehicles any licenses together with a copy of the order.
7. The Department of Motor Vehicles:
8. A criminal penalty imposed pursuant to this section is in addition to any civil penalty or other remedy available pursuant to this section or another statute for the same conduct.
(a) "Impairment" means the disruption of ordinary and incidental services, the temporary loss of use, or the removal of the property from service for repair of damage.
(1) Any site, landmark, monument, building or structure of historical significance pertaining to the history of the settlement of Nevada;
(2)Any site, building, structure, object or district listed in the register of historic resources of a community which is recognized as a Certified Local Government pursuant to the Certified Local Government Program jointly administered by the National Park Service and the Office of Historic Preservation of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources;
(3) Any site, building, structure, object or district listed in the State Register of Historic Places pursuant to NRS 383.085 or the National Register of Historic Places;
(4) Any site, building, structure, object or district that is more than 50 years old and is located in a municipal or state park;
(5) Any Indian campgrounds, shelters, petroglyphs, pictographs and burials; or
(6) Any archeological or paleontological site, ruin, deposit, fossilized footprints and other impressions, petroglyphs and pictographs, habitation caves, rock shelters, natural caves, burial ground or sites of religious or cultural importance to an Indian tribe.
(c) “Value of the loss” means the cost of repairing, restoring or replacing the property, including, without limitation, the cost of any materials and labor necessary to repair, restore or replace the item. Nevada § 206.335. Carrying Graffiti Implement at Certain Locations With Intent to Vandalize, Place Graffiti on or Deface Property
1. Any person who carries on his person a graffiti implement with the intent to vandalize, place graffiti on or otherwise deface public or private property, real or personal, of another:
(a) While on or under any overpass or bridge or in any flood channel;
(b) At any public facility, community center, park, playground, swimming pool, transportation facility, beach or recreational area whereon a sign is posted in a location reasonably expected to be viewed by the public which states that it is a misdemeanor to possess a graffiti implement at that public location without valid authorization; or
(c) In a public transportation vehicle wherein a sign is posted that is easily viewed by passengers which states that it is a misdemeanor to possess a graffiti implement in the vehicle without valid authorization,
is guilty of a misdemeanor unless he has first received valid authorization from the governmental entity which has jurisdiction over the public area or other person who is designated to provide such authorization.
(a) "Broad-tipped indelible marker" means any felt-tipped marker or similar implement which contains a fluid that is not soluble in water and which has a flat or angled writing surface of a width of one-half inch or greater.
(b) "Graffiti implement" means any broad-tipped indelible marker or aerosol paint container or other item that may be used to propel or apply fluid that is not soluble in water.
(c) "Public transportation vehicle" means a bus, train or other vehicle or instrumentality used to transport persons from a transportation facility to another location.
(d) "Transportation facility" means an airport, marina, bus terminal, train station, bus stop or other facility where a person may go to obtain transportation. Nevada § 206.340. Graffiti Reward Account Created; Administrative Assessment to Be Imposed for Certain Violations; Use of Money in Account
4. If sufficient money is available in the Graffiti Reward Account, a state law enforcement agency may offer a reward, not to exceed $1,000, for information leading to the identification, apprehension and conviction of a person who violates NRS 206.125, 206.330 or 206.335. The reward must be paid out of the Graffiti Reward Account upon approval by the State Board of Examiners. Nevada § 206.345. Person or Entity to Be Paid if Restitution Is Ordered for Violation of NRS 206.125 or 206.330
1. A court may, in addition to any other fine or penalty imposed, order a person who places graffiti on or otherwise defaces public or private property in violation of NRS 206.125 or 206.330 to participate in counseling, and if the person is less than 18 years of age, order the parent or legal guardian of the person to attend or participate in counseling pursuant to NRS 62E.290.
2. If a court orders a person who violates the provisions of NRS 206.125 or 206.330 to pay restitution, the person shall pay the restitution to:
(a) The owner of the property which was affected by the violation; or
(b) If the violation involved the placing of graffiti on any public property, the governmental entity that incurred expenses for removing, covering or cleaning up the graffiti.
3. The owner of public or private property that has been damaged by graffiti may bring a civil action against the person who placed the graffiti on such property. The court may award to the property owner damages in an amount up to three times the amount of any loss in value to the property and up to three times the cost of restoring the property plus attorney's fees and costs, which may be recovered from the offender or, if the offender is less than 18 years of age, from the parent or legal guardian of the offender. Nevada § 244.3693. Removal or Covering of Graffiti on Real or Personal Property of County; Civil Penalty
1. The board of county commissioners shall remove or cover all evidence that graffiti has been placed on any real or personal property which it owns or otherwise controls within 15 days after it discovers the graffiti or as soon as practicable.
2. The board of county commissioners may bring an action against a person responsible for placing graffiti on the property of the county to recover a civil penalty and damages for the cost of removing or covering the graffiti placed on such property. Nevada § 244.3694. Removal or Covering of Graffiti on Nonresidential Property by Owner or County
1. The board of county commissioners of a county may adopt by ordinance procedures pursuant to which the board or its designee may order an owner of nonresidential property within the county to cover or remove graffiti that is:
(a) Placed on that nonresidential property; and
(b) Visible from a public right of way,
to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the county and to prevent blight upon the community.
(1) Sent notice, by certified mail, return receipt requested, of the existence on his property of graffiti and the date by which he must cover or remove the graffiti; and
(2) Afforded an opportunity for a hearing and an appeal before the board or its designee.
(b) Provide that the date specified in the notice by which the owner must cover or remove the graffiti is tolled for the period during which the owner requests a hearing and receives a decision.
(c) Provide the manner in which the county will recover money expended for labor and materials used to cover or remove the graffiti if the owner fails to cover or remove the graffiti.
3. The board or its designee may direct the county to cover or remove the graffiti and may recover the amount expended by the county for labor and materials used to cover or remove the graffiti if:
(a) The owner has not requested a hearing within the time prescribed in the ordinance adopted pursuant to subsection 1 and has failed to cover or remove the graffiti within the period specified in the notice;
(b) After a hearing in which the owner did not prevail, the owner has not filed an appeal within the time prescribed in the ordinance adopted pursuant to subsection 1 and has failed to cover or remove the graffiti within the period specified in the order; or
(c) The board has denied the appeal of the owner and the owner has failed to cover or remove the graffiti within the period specified in the order.
4. In addition to any other reasonable means of recovering money expended by the county to cover or remove the graffiti, the board may:
(a) Provide that the cost of covering or removing the graffiti is a lien upon the nonresidential property on which the graffiti was covered or from which the graffiti was removed; or
(b) Make the cost of covering or removing the graffiti a special assessment against the nonresidential property on which the graffiti was covered or from which the graffiti was removed.
5. A lien authorized pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 4 must be perfected by:
(a) Mailing by certified mail a notice of the lien, separately prepared for each lot affected, addressed to the last known owner of the property at his last known address, as determined by the real property assessment roll in the county in which the nonresidential property is located; and
(b) Filing with the county recorder of the county in which the nonresidential property is located, a statement of the amount due and unpaid and describing the property subject to the lien.
6. A special assessment authorized pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 4 may be collected at the same time and in the same manner as ordinary county taxes are collected, and is subject to the same penalties and the same procedure and sale in case of delinquency as provided for ordinary county taxes. All laws applicable to the levy, collection, and enforcement of county taxes are applicable to such a special assessment.
7. As used in this section, "nonresidential property" means all real property other than residential property. The term does not include real property owned by a governmental entity. Nevada § 244.3695. Graffiti Reward and Abatement Fund: Creation; Use; Administrative Assessments; Payment of Rewards
3. If sufficient money is available in the graffiti reward and abatement fund, a county law enforcement agency may offer a reward, not to exceed $1,000, for information leading to the identification, apprehension and conviction of a person who violates a county ordinance that prohibits graffiti or other defacement of property. The reward must be paid out of the graffiti reward and abatement fund upon approval of the board of county commissioners. Nevada § 244.36915. "Graffiti" Defined
"Graffiti" means any unauthorized inscription, word, figure, or design that is marked, etched, scratched, drawn, or painted on the public or private property, real or personal, of another, which defaces such property. Nevada § 244.36935. Removal or Covering of Graffiti on Perimeter of Residential Property by County
1. The board of county commissioners may adopt by ordinance procedures pursuant to which officers, employees, or other designees of the county may cover or remove graffiti that is:
(a) Placed on the exterior of a fence or wall located on the perimeter of residential property; and
(b) Visible from a public right of way.
2. An ordinance adopted pursuant to subsection 1 must provide that:
(a) Officers, employees, or other designees of the county shall not cover or remove the graffiti unless:
(1) The owner of the residential property consents to the covering or removal of the graffiti; or
(2) If the board of county commissioners or its designee is unable to contact the owner of the residential property to obtain his consent, the board first provides the owner of the property with written notice that is:
(I) Sent by certified mail, return receipt requested; and
(II) Posted on the residential property on which the graffiti will be covered or from which the graffiti will be removed,
at least five days before the officers, employees, or other designees of the county cover or remove the graffiti.
(b) The county shall pay the cost of covering or removing the graffiti. Nevada § 268.408. City's Duty to Remove or Cover Graffiti; Civil Action Authorized to Recover Civil Penalty and Damages
2. The governing body of a city may bring an action against a person responsible for placing graffiti on the property of the city to recover a civil penalty and damages for the cost of removing or covering the graffiti placed on such property. Nevada § 268.4075. "Graffiti" Defined
As used in this section, NRS 268.408; and 268.4085, "graffiti" means any unauthorized inscription, word, figure, or design that is marked, etched, scratched, drawn, or painted on the public or private property, real or personal, of another, which defaces such property. Nevada § 268.4085. Graffiti Reward and Abatement Fund: Creation Required; Use of Money; Administrative Assessment; Offer of Reward
3. If sufficient money is available in the graffiti reward and abatement fund, a law enforcement agency for the city may offer a reward, not to exceed $1,000, for information leading to the identification, apprehension and conviction of a person who violates a city ordinance that prohibits graffiti or other defacement of property. The reward must be paid out of the graffiti reward and abatement fund upon approval of the governing body of the city. Nevada § 331.145. Duty to Remove or Cover Graffiti Placed on State Property; Civil Action to Recover Civil Penalty and Damages
1. The chief shall remove or cover all evidence that graffiti has been placed on the real or personal property which is owned or otherwise controlled by the state within 15 days after he discovers the graffiti or as soon as practicable.
2. The chief may bring an action against a person responsible for placing graffiti on the property to recover a civil penalty and damages for the cost of removing or covering the graffiti placed on such property.
3. As used in this section, "graffiti" means any unauthorized inscription, word, figure, or design that is marked, etched, scratched, drawn, or painted on the public or private property, real or personal, of another, which defaces such property. Miscellaneous Gang Legislation (view all states for this subject)
Nevada § 62B.320. Child in Need of Supervision
1. Except as otherwise provided in this title, the juvenile court has exclusive original jurisdiction in proceedings concerning any child living or found within the county who is alleged or adjudicated to be in need of supervision because the child:
(a) Is subject to compulsory school attendance and is a habitual truant from school;
(b) Habitually disobeys the reasonable and lawful demands of the parent or guardian of the child and is unmanageable; (c) Deserts, abandons or runs away from the home or usual place of abode of the child and is in need of care or rehabilitation;
(d) Uses an electronic communication device to transmit or distribute a sexual image of himself or herself to another person or to possess a sexual image in violation of NRS 200.737;
(e) Violates a county or municipal ordinance imposing a curfew on a child; or
(f) Violates a county or municipal ordinance restricting loitering by a child.
2. A child who is subject to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court pursuant to this section must not be considered a delinquent child. Nevada § 213.1088. Program of Orientation for New Members and Case Hearing Representatives; Continuing Education of Members and Case Hearing Representatives
4. A member of the Board or a case hearing representative may meet the requirement for continuing education by successfully completing courses in any combination of the following subjects:
(j) Problems related to gangs; Probation and Parole (view all states for this subject)
Nevada § 213.1263. Board May Prohibit Association With Members of Criminal Gang as Condition of Parole 1. The board may, as a condition of releasing a prisoner on parole, prohibit the prisoner from associating with the members of a criminal gang.
(c) Has as one of its common activities engaging in criminal activity punishable as a felony. Public Nuisance/Premises Used by Gangs (view all states for this subject)