Nevada Revised Statutes 613.080 – Involuntary servitude prohibited; wages; penalty
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1. The immigration to this State of all slaves and other people bound by contract to involuntary servitude for a term of years is hereby prohibited.
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 613.080
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- 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 company, person or persons to collect the wages or compensation for the labor of the persons described in subsection 1.
3. It is unlawful for any corporation, company, person or persons to pay to any owner or agent of the owner of any such persons mentioned in subsection 1 any wages or compensation for the labor of such slaves or persons so bound by the contract to involuntary servitude.
4. Unless a greater penalty is provided in NRS 200.463, 200.4631, 200.464 or 200.468, a violation of any of the provisions of this section is a gross misdemeanor.