Nevada Code § 200.780

Unlawful dissemination of intimate image; exceptions; penalty
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1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection
3, a person commits the crime of unlawful dissemination of an intimate image
when, with the intent to harass, harm or terrorize another person, the person:
(a) Electronically disseminates or sells an
intimate image which depicts the other person and the other person:
(1) Did not give prior consent to the
electronic dissemination or the sale of the intimate image;
(2) Had a reasonable expectation that the
intimate image would be kept private and would not be made visible to the
public; and
(3) Was at least 18 years of age when the
intimate image was created; or
(b) Knowingly distributes or causes to be
distributed an intimate image described in paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 200.770 which depicts the other person
if:
(1) The intimate image is created in a way
that would lead a reasonable person to believe it is an actual depiction of the
other person; and
(2) The other person did not give prior
consent to the distribution of the image.
2. A person who commits the crime of
unlawful dissemination of an intimate image is guilty of a category D felony
and shall be punished as provided in NRS
193.130 .
3. The provisions of this section do not
apply to:
(a) The dissemination or distribution of an
intimate image for the purpose of:
(1) A legitimate public interest;
(2) Reporting unlawful conduct;
(3) Any lawful law enforcement or
correctional activity;
(4) Investigation or prosecution of a
violation of this section; or
(5) Preparation for or use in any legal
proceeding.
(b) A person who is less than 18 years of age.
4. A person who commits the crime of
unlawful dissemination of an intimate image is not considered a sex offender
and is not subject to registration or community notification as a sex offender
pursuant to NRS 179D.010 to 179D.550 , inclusive.

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