NEVADA
TITLE:	Crimes Against Property
DEFINITIONS:	¤ 205.473.  Definitions.  

As used in NRS 205.473 to 205.477, inclusive, unless the 
context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in 
NRS 205.4735 to 205.476, inclusive, have the meanings 
ascribed to them in those sections. 

¤ 205.4735.  "Computer" defined.  "Computer" means an 
electronic device which performs logical, arithmetic and 
memory functions by manipulations of electronic or magnetic 
impulses and includes all equipment related to the computer 
in a system or network. 

¤ 205.474.  "Data" defined.  "Data" means a representation 
in any form of information, knowledge, facts, concepts or 
instructions which is being prepared or has been formally 
prepared and is intended to be processed, is being processed 
or has been processed in a system or network. 

¤ 205.4745.  "Network" defined.  "Network" means a set of 
related, remotely connected devices and facilities, 
including more than one system, with the capability to 
transmit data among them. 

¤ 205.475.  "Program" defined.  "Program" means an ordered 
set of data representing coded instructions or statements 
which can be executed by a computer and cause the computer 
to perform one or more tasks.  

¤ 205.4755.  "Property" defined.  "Property" means anything 
of value and includes a financial instrument, information, 
electronically produced data, program and any other tangible 
or intangible item of value.  

¤ 205.476.  "System" defined.  "System" means a set of 
related equipment, whether or not connected, which is used 
with or for a computer.
OFFENSES:  	¤ 205.4765.  Unlawful use or destruction of 
computer, system or network

¤ 205.477.  Unlawful use or denial of use of computer, 
system or network
ELEMENTS:	¤ 205.4765.  Unlawful use or destruction of 
computer, system or network.  

1.  Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, a person 
who knowingly, willingly and without authorization: (a) 
Modifies; (b) Destroys; (c) Discloses; (d) Uses; (e) Takes; 
(f) Copies; or (g) Enters, data, a program or any supporting 
documents which exist inside or outside a computer, system 
or network is guilty of a misdemeanor.  

2.  Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, a person 
who knowingly, willingly and without authorization: (a) 
Modifies; (b) Destroys; (c) Uses; (d) Takes; or (e) Damages, 
equipment or supplies that are used or intended to be used 
in a computer, system or network is guilty of a misdemeanor.  

3.  Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, a person 
who knowingly, willingly and without authorization: (a) 
Destroys; (b) Damages; or (c) Takes, a computer, system or 
network is guilty of a misdemeanor.  

4.  If the violation of subsection 1, 2 or 3:  (a)  Was 
committed to devise or execute a scheme to defraud or 
illegally obtain property;  (b)  Caused damage in excess of 
$500 or  (c)  Caused an interruption or impairment of a 
public service, such as a governmental operation, system of 
public communication or transportation or supply of water, 
gas or electricity the person shall be punished by 
imprisonment in the state prison for not less than 1 year 
nor more than 6 years, and may be further punished by a fine 
of not more than $100,000.

¤ 205.477.  Unlawful use or denial of use of computer, 
system or network

1.  Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a person 
who knowingly, willfully and without authorization denies or 
causes the denial of the use of a computer, system or 
network to a person who has the duty and right to use it is 
guilty of a misdemeanor.

2.  Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a person 
who knowingly, willingly and without authorization uses or 
causes the use of a computer, system or network to: (a) 
Obtain personal information about another person; or (b) 
Enter false information about another person to wrongfully 
damage or enhance that person's credit rating, is guilty of 
a misdemeanor. 

3.  If the violation of subsection 1 or 2 was committed to 
devise or execute a scheme to defraud or illegally obtain 
property, the person shall be punished by imprisonment in 
the state prison for not less than 1 year nor more than 6 
years, and may be further punished by a fine of not more 
than $100,000.  
PENALTIES:	¤ 205.4765.  Unlawful use or destruction of 
computer, system or network.  

1.  * * * a person who [elements of offense stated above] is 
guilty of a misdemeanor.  

2.  * * * a person who [elements of offense stated above] is 
guilty of a misdemeanor.  

3.  * * * a person who [elements of offense stated above] is 
guilty of a misdemeanor.  

4.  * * * [elements of offense stated above] the person 
shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for 
not less than 1 year nor more than 6 years, and may be 
further punished by a fine of not more than $100,000 * * *  

¤ 205.477.  Unlawful use or denial of use of computer, 
system or network

1.  * * * a person who [elements of offense stated above] is 
guilty of a misdemeanor.  

2.  * * * a person who [elements of offense stated above] is 
guilty of a misdemeanor.  

3.  * * * [elements of offense stated above] the person 
shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for 
not less than 1 year nor more than 6 years, and may be 
further punished by a fine of not more than $100,000 * * *  
VENUE:	Not stated.
CIVIL REMEDY:	No reference to civil remedy.
CITATION:	NRS ¤¤ 205.473 thru 205.477.
SOURCE:	Added to NRS by 1983, 1203, 1204.