Nev. Rev. Stat. § 449A.NEW

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 449A.NEW - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] [Penalties for violation]
1. A natural person who violates subsection 1 of section 11 of this act:
(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 section 11 of this act:
(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.NEW

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