NRS 711.270
Unauthorized interception or receipt of program, service or signal of video service provider prohibited

  • penalties.

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.

Source: Section 711.270 — Unauthorized interception or receipt of program, service or signal of video service provider prohibited; penalties., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-711.­html#NRS711Sec270.

Last Updated

Feb. 5, 2021

§ 711.270’s source at nv​.us