In addition to the powers and jurisdiction conferred by other laws, the town boards or boards of county commissioners of the counties of this state are empowered to enact and enforce loitering and prowling ordinances.

Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 269.217

  • county: includes Carson City. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.033
  • 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.