2022 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 62E - Disposition of Cases by Juvenile Court
NRS 62E.173 - Placement of child who commits alcohol or marijuana offense.
1. If a child commits an alcohol or marijuana offense:
(a) For a first or second offense:
(1) The child is a child in need of supervision and is not a delinquent child, and the child must be placed under informal supervision pursuant to NRS 62C.200; and
(2) The child shall perform not more than 24 hours of community service.
(b) For a third or subsequent offense, a district attorney may file a petition alleging delinquency.
2. As used in this section, "alcohol or marijuana offense" means:
(a) A violation of NRS 202.020;
(b) A violation of a city or county ordinance relating to the consumption or possession of alcohol;
(c) A violation of subsection 4 of NRS 453.336 for possession of 1 ounce or less of marijuana; or
(d) A violation of a city or county ordinance relating to the possession of 1 ounce or less of marijuana.
(Added to NRS by 2021, 856)
