A. Creation: Pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes 244.3695, a graffiti reward and abatement fund is hereby created.
B. Use: The money in this fund must be used to pay a reward to a person who, in response to the offer of a reward, provides information which results in the identification, apprehension and conviction of a person who violates a county ordinance that prohibits graffiti or other defacement of property. The money may also be used as provided in this chapter for the removal or covering of graffiti.
C. Administrative Assessment: When a defendant pleads or is found guilty of violating section 9.28.040 of this title that prohibits graffiti or other defacement of property, the court shall include an administrative assessment of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) for each violation in addition to any other fine or penalty. The money collected must be paid by the clerk of the court to the county treasurer on or before the fifth day of each month for credit to the graffiti reward and abatement fund.
D. Payment Of Reward: If sufficient money is available in the graffiti reward and abatement fund, after obtaining approval from the Pershing County board of county commissioners, the Pershing County sheriff's office may offer a reward, not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), for information leading to the identification, apprehension and conviction of a person who violates this chapter and chapter 9.28 of this title. The payment of the reward shall occur upon approval of the board of county commissioners. (Ord. 189, 2002)