1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 and NRS 432C.120, any person who knows or has reasonable cause to believe that a child is a commercially sexually exploited child may report the commercial sexual exploitation of the child to an agency which provides child welfare services.
2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 432C.120, any person who is required to make a report pursuant to NRS 432B.220 and who, in his or her professional capacity, knows or has reasonable cause to believe that a child is a commercially sexually exploited child shall:
(a) Report the commercial sexual exploitation of the child to an agency which provides child welfare services; and
(b) Make such a report as soon as reasonably practicable but not later than 24 hours after the person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that the child is a commercially sexually exploited child.
3. If an alleged perpetrator of the commercial sexual exploitation of a child is or is alleged to be present with the child, or if the child is otherwise in imminent danger, any person who knows or has reasonable cause to believe that a child is a commercially sexually exploited child, including, without limitation, a person who is required to make a report pursuant to NRS 432B.220 shall immediately contact a law enforcement agency to report the commercial sexual exploitation of the child. Failure to make such a report is a misdemeanor.
4. Any person who knowingly and willfully violates the provisions of subsection 2 is guilty of:
(a) For the first violation, a misdemeanor.
(b) For each subsequent violation, a gross misdemeanor.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 1932)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 432C - Protection of Children From Sexual Exploitation
NRS 432C.020 - "Agency which provides child welfare services" defined.
NRS 432C.030 - "Child" defined.
NRS 432C.040 - "Child welfare services" defined.
NRS 432C.050 - "Commercial sexual exploitation" defined.
NRS 432C.060 - "Commercially sexually exploited child" defined.
NRS 432C.070 - "Information maintained by an agency which provides child welfare services" defined.
NRS 432C.080 - "Sexual abuse" defined.