1. It is unlawful for a person knowingly, with the intent to intercept or receive a program or other service provided by a video service provider and without the authorization of the provider, to:

(a) Make a connection or attach a device to a line or other facility of the provider;

(b) Purchase or possess a device or kit designed to intercept or receive a program or other service provided by the provider;

(c) Make or maintain a modification to a device installed by or with the authorization of the provider to intercept or receive a program or other service provided by the provider; or

(d) Manufacture, import, distribute, advertise, sell, lease, offer to sell or lease, or possess with the intent to sell or lease a device designed to decode, descramble, intercept or otherwise make intelligible a signal encoded by the provider.

2. Unless a greater penalty is provided in NRS 711.265:

(a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b), a person who violates paragraph (a), (b) or (c) of subsection 1 is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(b) A person who violates paragraph (a), (b) or (c) of subsection 1 for commercial advantage, whether direct or indirect, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.

(c) A person who violates paragraph (d) of subsection 1:

(1) If the violation involves nine or fewer devices, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.

(2) If the violation involves 10 or more devices, is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130.

(Added to NRS by 1985, 1827; A 1993, 820; 1999, 810, 2717, 2718; 2007, 1374)