Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.700
This is the official text of Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.700, part of Nevada’s Rev. Stat — part of the compiled statutory law of Nevada, published by the state as "Rev. Stat." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Liability for damages caused by use of controlled substance; damages; attorney's fees and costs
Official statutory text
1. A person who: (a) Knowingly and unlawfully serves, sells or otherwise furnishes a controlled substance to another person; or (b) Knowingly allows another person to use a controlled substance in an unlawful manner on premises or in a conveyance belonging to the person allowing the use or over which the person has control, is liable in a civil action for any damages caused as a result of the person using the controlled substance.
2. A person who prevails in an action brought pursuant to subsection 1 may recover his or her actual damages, attorney's fees and costs and any punitive damages that the facts may warrant.
2. A person who prevails in an action brought pursuant to subsection 1 may recover his or her actual damages, attorney's fees and costs and any punitive damages that the facts may warrant.
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