Nevada Code § 205.486

Unlawful use of encryption
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1. A person shall not willfully use or
attempt to use encryption, directly or indirectly, to:
(a) Commit, facilitate, further or promote any
criminal offense;
(b) Aid, assist or encourage another person to
commit any criminal offense;
(c) Conceal the commission of any criminal
offense;
(d) Conceal or protect the identity of a person
who has committed any criminal offense; or
(e) Delay, hinder or obstruct the administration
of the law.
2. A person who violates any provision of
this section:
(a) Is guilty of a gross misdemeanor, unless the
encryption was used or attempted to be used to commit a crime for which a
greater penalty is provided by specific statute. If the encryption was used or
attempted to be used to commit a crime for which a greater penalty is provided
by specific statute, the person shall be punished as prescribed by statute for
that crime.
(b) Commits a criminal offense that is separate
and distinct from any other criminal offense and may be prosecuted and
convicted pursuant to this section whether or not the person or any other
person is or has been prosecuted or convicted for any other criminal offense
arising out of the same facts as the violation of this section.

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