Nevada Revised Statutes 41.700 – Liability for damages caused by use of controlled substance; damages; attorney’s fees and costs
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1. A person who:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 41.700
- controlled substance: means a drug, immediate precursor or other substance which is listed in schedule I, II, III, IV or V for control by the State Board of Pharmacy pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes 0.031
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- 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
(a) Knowingly and unlawfully serves, sells or otherwise furnishes a controlled substance to another person; or
(b) Knowingly allows another person to use a controlled substance in an unlawful manner on premises or in a conveyance belonging to the person allowing the use or over which the person has control, is liable in a civil action for any damages caused as a result of the person using the controlled substance.
2. A person who prevails in an action brought pursuant to subsection 1 may recover his or her actual damages, attorney’s fees and costs and any punitive damages that the facts may warrant.