§ 8.17.070. Distribution of fines collected for drug offenses.  


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  • Money collected from fines imposed for violating this chapter shall be remitted monthly to the City of Reno Finance Director, or his designee, and shall be placed in a restricted account. Funds in the account may only be distributed when requested by the Reno Municipal Court and must be evenly allocated by the City of Reno among:

    (1)

    Nonprofit programs for the treatment of abuse of alcohol or drugs that are certified by the Health Division of the Nevada Department of Human Resources;

    (2)

    A program of treatment and rehabilitation established by a court pursuant to NRS 453.580, if any; and

    (3)

    Local law enforcement agencies, in a manner determined by the Reno Municipal Court.

(Ord. No. 6025, § 1, 5-28-08; Ord. No. 6351, § 4, 10-22-14)