Nev. Rev. Stat. § 449A.188

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 449A.188 - Penalties
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.

NRS 449A.188

Added to NRS by 2023, 1375
Added by 2023, Ch. 221,§12, eff. 10/1/2023.