Nevada Revised Statutes 207.167 – Interference with emergency transmission on Citizens’ Radio Service unlawful; presumptions
1. As used in this section ’emergency’ means a situation in which a natural person is or is reasonably believed by the person transmitting the communication to be in imminent danger of serious bodily injury or in which property is or is reasonably believed by the person transmitting the communication to be in imminent danger of damage or destruction.
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 207.167
- 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. Except as provided in subsection 3, any person who intentionally, knowingly, recklessly or with criminal negligence interrupts, impedes or otherwise interferes with the transmission of a communication over a radio channel assigned to the Citizens’ Radio Service, the purpose of which is to inform or inquire about an emergency, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
3. If any person suffers serious bodily injury or if property damage in excess of $1,000 occurs as a result of a violation of the provisions of subsection 2, the offender is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
4. A person is presumed to have intentionally, knowingly or with criminal negligence interrupted, impeded or interfered with a transmission if the person:
(a) Interrupted, impeded or interfered with the transmission of a communication on a channel which was dedicated to use for emergency communications; or
(b) Operated equipment capable, by itself or with a linear amplifier, of producing power which exceeds limits set by a regulation of the Federal Communications Commission.