Nevada Revised Statutes 597.818 – Penalty
1. A person who violates any provision of NRS 597.814 is guilty of:
Attorney's Note
Under the Nevada Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| category E felony | 1 to 4 years | up to $5,000 |
| gross misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $2,000 |
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 597.818
- Nolo contendere: No contest-has the same effect as a plea of guilty, as far as the criminal sentence is concerned, but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose.
- 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) For a first offense, a misdemeanor.
(b) For a second offense, a gross misdemeanor.
(c) For a third and any subsequent offense, a category E felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130.
2. If a person is found guilty or guilty but mentally ill of, or has pleaded guilty, guilty but mentally ill or nolo contendere to, violating any provision of NRS 597.814, his or her telephone service to which a device for automatic dialing and announcing has been connected must be suspended for a period determined by the court.
3. In addition to any other penalty, a person who violates any provision of NRS 597.814 is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for each violation.
4. A violation of any provision of NRS 597.814 constitutes a deceptive trade practice for the purposes of NRS 598.0903 to 598.0999, inclusive.