1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, every person who willfully or maliciously:
(a) Removes any monument of stone, wood or other durable material erected, or post or stake fixed or driven in the ground, for the purpose of designating the corner, or any other point, in the boundary of this state or any political subdivision thereof, or any lot or tract of land, or any mining claim or claims;
(b) Alters the marks upon any tree, post or other monument made for the purpose of designating any point, course or line, in any such boundary; or
(c) Cuts down or removes any tree upon which any such marks are made for that purpose, with the intent to destroy such marks,
is guilty of a public offense proportionate to the value of the loss resulting therefrom, but in no event less than a misdemeanor.
2. This section does not apply to a professional land surveyor who acts in accordance with NRS 625.380.
3. As used in this section, the "value of the loss resulting therefrom" means the cost of restoring or replacing the marks or monuments which have been removed, altered or destroyed.
[1911 C&P § 411; A 1935, 28; 1931 NCL § 10363]—(NRS A 1967, 514; 1979, 1454; 1999, 964)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 206 - Malicious Mischief
NRS 206.003 - "Estray" defined.
NRS 206.005 - "Graffiti" defined.
NRS 206.007 - "Livestock" defined.
NRS 206.010 - Destruction or damage of property by unlawful assembly.
NRS 206.015 - Destruction or damage of crops, gardens, trees or shrubs.
NRS 206.040 - Entering property with intention to damage or destroy property.
NRS 206.140 - Nuisance in building; trespass upon grounds; disturbing assembly.
NRS 206.160 - Leading or driving horse away without authority.
NRS 206.200 - Posting of bills, signs or posters unlawful.
NRS 206.220 - Removal, alteration or destruction of monuments or landmarks designating boundaries.
NRS 206.260 - Fraudulent and malicious destruction of writings.
NRS 206.270 - Defacing proclamations and notices.
NRS 206.280 - Tampering with papers.
NRS 206.290 - Opening or publishing sealed letter or telegram.
NRS 206.300 - False signals endangering cars, vessels or motors.