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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person shall not intentionally prevent another person from entering or exiting the office of a physician, a health facility, a nonprofit health facility, a public health center, a medical facility or a facility for the dependent by physically:
(a) Detaining the other person; or
(b) Obstructing, impeding or hindering the other person's movement.
2. The provisions of subsection 1 are inapplicable to:
(a) An officer, employee or agent of the physician, health facility, nonprofit health facility, public health center, medical facility or facility for the dependent; or
(b) A peace officer as defined in NRS 169.125,
while acting within the course and scope of his or her duties or employment.
3. The provisions of subsection 1 do not prohibit a person from maintaining a picket during a strike or work stoppage in compliance with the provisions of NRS 614.160, or from engaging in any constitutionally protected exercise of free speech.
4. A person who violates the provisions of subsection 1 is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000, or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than 3 months, or by both fine and imprisonment.
5. As used in this section, the terms “health facility,” “nonprofit health facility” and “public health center” have the meanings ascribed to them in NRS 449.260.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 40. Public Health and Safety § 449.531. Unlawful acts; exception; penalty - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-40-public-health-and-safety/nv-rev-st-449-531/
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