2022 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 268 - Powers and Duties Common to Cities and Towns Incorporated Under General or Special Laws
NRS 268.4081 - Abatement of graffiti on residential property.
1. The governing body of a city may adopt by ordinance procedures pursuant to which officers, employees or other designees of the city may cover or remove graffiti that is placed on residential property.
2. An ordinance adopted pursuant to subsection 1 must provide that:
(a) Officers, employees or other designees of the city may not cover or remove the graffiti unless:
(1) The owner of the residential property consents to the covering or removal of the graffiti; or
(2) If the governing body of the city or its designee is unable to contact the owner of the residential property to obtain the owner’s consent, the governing body first provides the owner of the property with written notice that is:
(I) Sent by certified mail, return receipt requested; and
(II) Posted on the residential property on which the graffiti will be covered or from which the graffiti will be removed,
at least 5 days before the officers, employees or other designees of the city cover or remove the graffiti.
(b) The city shall pay the cost of covering or removing the graffiti.
(Added to NRS by 2015, 2113)
