Nevada · Nevada Revised Statutes — Title 15, Crimes and Punishments
NRS (Crimes) § 202.485: Leaving child unattended in motor vehicle; penalty; exception
What this law says, in plain English
A parent, guardian, or caregiver cannot knowingly leave a child age 7 or younger unattended in a motor vehicle if it poses health/safety risks or the engine is running or keys are in the ignition. Violation is a misdemeanor.
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