Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 206 - Malicious Mischief
NRS 206.335 - Carrying graffiti implement at certain locations with intent to vandalize, place graffiti on or deface property.


1. Any person who carries on his or her person a graffiti implement with the intent to vandalize, place graffiti on or otherwise deface public or private property, real or personal, of another:
(a) While on or under any overpass or bridge or in any flood channel;
(b) At any public facility, community center, park, playground, swimming pool, transportation facility, beach or recreational area whereon a sign is posted in a location reasonably expected to be viewed by the public which states that it is a misdemeanor to possess a graffiti implement at that public location without valid authorization; or
(c) In a public transportation vehicle wherein a sign is posted that is easily viewed by passengers which states that it is a misdemeanor to possess a graffiti implement in the vehicle without valid authorization,
is guilty of a misdemeanor unless the person has first received valid authorization from the governmental entity which has jurisdiction over the public area or other person who is designated to provide such authorization.
2. As used in this section:
(a) "Broad-tipped indelible marker" means any felt-tipped marker or similar implement which contains a fluid that is not soluble in water and which has a flat or angled writing surface of a width of one-half inch or greater.
(b) "Graffiti implement" means any broad-tipped indelible marker, aerosol paint container, carbide-tipped instrument or other item that may be used to:
(1) Propel or apply any substance that is not soluble in water; or
(2) Etch or deface property.
(c) "Public transportation vehicle" means a bus, train or other vehicle or instrumentality used to transport persons from a transportation facility to another location.
(d) "Transportation facility" means an airport, marina, bus terminal, train station, bus stop or other facility where a person may go to obtain transportation.
(Added to NRS by 2007, 2296; A 2015, 2109)

Structure Nevada Revised Statutes

Nevada Revised Statutes

Chapter 206 - Malicious Mischief

NRS 206.001 - Definitions.

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 206.045 - Removing, concealing or destroying real property with intention to defraud secured party.

NRS 206.125 - Damage of property used for purpose of religion, for burial or memorializing of dead, for education, as transportation facility, as public transportation vehicle or as community center; damage of personal property contained therein; pen...

NRS 206.140 - Nuisance in building; trespass upon grounds; disturbing assembly.

NRS 206.150 - Killing, maiming, disfiguring or poisoning animal of another person; killing estray or livestock.

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.

NRS 206.310 - Injury to other property.

NRS 206.320 - Unlawful removal of petrified wood from posted or designated sites; duties of certain officers.

NRS 206.330 - Placing graffiti on or otherwise defacing property: Fines and penalties; restitution; parent or guardian responsible for fines and penalties if person violating section is under age of 18 years; suspension of driver’s license.

NRS 206.335 - Carrying graffiti implement at certain locations with intent to vandalize, place graffiti on or deface property.

NRS 206.340 - Graffiti Reward Account created; administrative assessment to be imposed for certain violations; use of money in Account.

NRS 206.345 - Counseling; person or entity to be paid if restitution is ordered for violation of NRS 206.125 or 206.330; civil action.