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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. A local authority may enact an ordinance adopting the penalties set forth for misdemeanors in NRS 453.336 for similar offenses under a local ordinance. The ordinance must set forth the manner in which money collected from fines imposed by a court for a violation of the ordinance must be disbursed in accordance with subsection 2.
2. Money collected from fines imposed by a court for a violation of an ordinance enacted pursuant to subsection 1 must be evenly allocated among:
(a) Nonprofit programs for the treatment of substance use disorders that are certified by the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department;
(b) A program of treatment and rehabilitation established by a court pursuant to NRS 176A.230, if any; and
(c) Local law enforcement agencies,
in a manner determined by the court.
3. As used in this section, “local authority” means the governing board of a county, city or other political subdivision having authority to enact ordinances.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 40. Public Health and Safety § 453.3361. Unlawful possession not for purpose of sale: Local ordinances adopting penalties for certain similar offenses; allocation of fines collected for violation of local ordinance - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-40-public-health-and-safety/nv-rev-st-453-3361/
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