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Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.472 (2026)

Imposition of liability for minor’s negligence or willful misconduct regarding firearm

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NRS 41.472  Imposition of liability for minor’s negligence or willful misconduct regarding firearm.

      1.  If a parent, guardian or other person legally responsible for a minor under the age of 18 years:

      (a) Knows that the minor has previously been adjudicated delinquent or has been convicted of a criminal offense;

      (b) Knows that the minor has a propensity to commit violent acts; or

      (c) Knows or has reason to know that the minor intends to use the firearm for unlawful purposes,

Ê and permits the minor to use or possess a firearm, any negligence or willful misconduct of the minor in connection with such use or possession is imputed to the person who permits such use or possession for all purposes of civil damages, and, notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 2 of NRS 41.470, that person is jointly and severally liable with the minor for any and all damages caused by such negligence or willful misconduct.

      2.  As used in this section, “firearm” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 202.253.

      (Added to NRS by 1995, 1149)

LIABILITY OF NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS, ORGANIZATIONS OR TRUSTS FOR THEIR ACTS OR ACTS OF AGENTS, EMPLOYEES OR SERVANTS

     

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 2002–2002 · leading case: People v. Heber, 192 Misc. 2d 412 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2002).
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People v. Heber, 192 Misc. 2d 412 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 2002). “1 (West 1993, 1998 Supp); Nev Rev Stat Ann § 41.472 (1996); NH Rev Stat Ann § 650-C:1 (2001); NJ Stat Ann § 2C:58-15 (West 1995, 1999 Supp); RI Gen Laws Ann § 11-47-60.”
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