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Nevada Revised Statutes Title 40. Public Health and Safety § 449A.188. Penalties

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. A natural person who violates subsection 1 of NRS 449A.186:

(a) For a first offense, is liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $5,000.

(b) For a second and any subsequent offense:

(1) Is liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 for each violation; and

(2) Is guilty of a misdemeanor.

2. In addition to any disciplinary action imposed pursuant to chapter 449 of NRS, a facility for skilled nursing or any person, partnership, association or corporation establishing, conducting, managing or operating a facility for skilled nursing who violates subsection 1 or 5 of NRS 449A.186:

(a) For a first offense, is liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000.

(b) For a second and any subsequent offense:

(1) Is liable for a civil penalty not to exceed $20,000 for each violation; and

(2) Is guilty of a misdemeanor.

3. The Attorney General or any district attorney may recover any civil penalty assessed pursuant to this section in a civil action brought in the name of the State of Nevada in any court of competent jurisdiction.

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