As used in NRS 201.256 to 201.2655, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 201.257 to 201.264, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 1969, 513; A 1997, 1314, 2662)
“Distribute” means to transfer possession with or without consideration. (Added to NRS by 1997, 2662)
“Harmful to minors” means that quality of any description or representation, whether constituting all or a part of the material considered, in whatever form, of nudity, sexual conduct, sexual excitement or sado-masochistic abuse which predominantly appeals to the prurient, shameful or morbid interest of minors, is patently offensive to prevailing standards in the adult community […]
“Material” means: 1. A book, pamphlet, magazine, newspaper, printed advertising or other printed or written material; 2. A motion picture, photograph, picture, drawing, statue, sculpture or other visual representation or image; or 3. A transcription, recording or live or recorded telephone message. (Added to NRS by 1997, 2662)
“Minor” means any person under the age of 18 years, but as applied to the showing of a motion picture excludes any person employed on the premises where the motion picture is shown. (Added to NRS by 1969, 513)
“Motion picture” means a film or a video recording, whether or not it has been rated appropriate for a particular audience, that is: 1. Placed on a videodisc or videotape; or 2. To be shown in a theater or on television, and includes, without limitation, a cartoon or an animated film. (Added to NRS by […]
“Nudity” means: 1. The showing of the human female breast with less than a fully opaque covering of any portion of the areola and nipple; 2. The showing of the human male or female genitals or pubic area with less than a fully opaque covering of any portion thereof; or 3. The depiction of the […]
“Sado-masochistic abuse” means: 1. Flagellation or torture practiced by or upon a person whether or not clad in undergarments, a mask or bizarre costume; or 2. The condition of being fettered, bound or otherwise physically restrained. (Added to NRS by 1969, 513; A 1981, 1689)
“Sexual conduct” means acts of masturbation, sexual penetration or physical contact with a person’s unclothed genitals or pubic area. (Added to NRS by 1969, 513; A 2013, 1155)
“Sexual excitement” means the condition of human male or female genitals in a state of sexual stimulation or arousal. (Added to NRS by 1969, 513)
Except as otherwise provided in NRS 200.720 and 201.2655, and unless a greater penalty is provided pursuant to NRS 201.560, a person is guilty of a misdemeanor if the person knowingly: 1. Distributes or causes to be distributed to a minor material that is harmful to minors, unless the person is the parent, guardian or […]
The provisions of NRS 201.256 to 201.2655, inclusive, do not apply to: 1. A university, community college, school, museum or library which is operated by or which is under the direct control of this state or a political subdivision of this state; or 2. An employee or independent contractor of an institution listed in subsection […]
