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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. It is unlawful for a person knowingly, with the intent to intercept or receive a program or other service provided by a video service provider and without the authorization of the provider, to:
(a) Make a connection or attach a device to a line or other facility of the provider;
(b) Purchase or possess a device or kit designed to intercept or receive a program or other service provided by the provider;
(c) Make or maintain a modification to a device installed by or with the authorization of the provider to intercept or receive a program or other service provided by the provider; or
(d) Manufacture, import, distribute, advertise, sell, lease, offer to sell or lease, or possess with the intent to sell or lease a device designed to decode, descramble, intercept or otherwise make intelligible a signal encoded by the provider.
2. Unless a greater penalty is provided in NRS 711.265:
(a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b), a person who violates paragraph (a), (b) or (c) of subsection 1 is guilty of a misdemeanor.
(b) A person who violates paragraph (a), (b) or (c) of subsection 1 for commercial advantage, whether direct or indirect, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
(c) A person who violates paragraph (d) of subsection 1:
(1) If the violation involves nine or fewer devices, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
(2) If the violation involves 10 or more devices, is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 58. Energy; Public Utilities and Similar Entities § 711.270. Unauthorized interception or receipt of program, service or signal of video service provider prohibited; penalties - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-58-energy-public-utilities-and-similar-entities/nv-rev-st-711-270/
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