Nevada Revised Statutes 466.220 – Prohibited acts; penalties
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1. Any person failing to appear before the Commission at the time and place specified in answer to a summons issued pursuant to NRS 466.180, or refusing to testify, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
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 466.220
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- 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
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
- Testify: Answer questions in court.
2. Any person aiding or abetting in the conduct of any meeting in this state at which races of horses are permitted for any stake, purse or reward, except in accordance with a license issued and unsuspended or unrevoked by the Commission, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
3. Except as otherwise provided by this section or other specific statute, any violation of the provisions of this chapter or the regulations of the Commission is a misdemeanor.