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AB119: Rules for Private Paramilitary Activity

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In one sentence

This bill defines private paramilitary organizations and gives the Attorney General power to investigate them, seek court orders to stop their activities, and allows injured people to sue.

Defines a 'private paramilitary organization' as an organized group of three or more people under a command structure that functions or trains in public places as combat, security, law enforcement, or support units.
Allows the Attorney General to investigate alleged paramilitary activity and issue written demands for documents, testimony, or evidence.
Permits the Attorney General to ask courts for an injunction to stop a person or group from engaging in or continuing paramilitary activity under certain circumstances.
Creates a civil lawsuit option for people who suffer injury due to paramilitary activity to recover damages and attorney fees.
Limits investigations by prohibiting demands on political, religious, or social views unless the information directly relates to an investigation and there are reasonable grounds of involvement.

Groups of three or more people acting as private paramilitary organizations while armed with dangerous weapons.
The Attorney General's office regarding investigation and enforcement powers.
Individuals who suffer injury from paramilitary activity and wish to file a lawsuit.

The bill does not apply to official military forces like the U.S. Armed Forces, Nevada National Guard, or state militias called into service.
Historical reenactment groups and bona fide veterans' organizations are exempt if they do not carry or use ammunition or explosives.
Information gathered through investigative demands cannot be used in any criminal prosecution.

Plain language

Private Paramilitary Organization: An organized group of three or more people under a command structure that trains or acts as combat, security, law enforcement, or support units in public places.
Injunction: A court order to prevent the occurrence or continuance of paramilitary activity.
Investigative Demand: A written request issued by the Attorney General requiring a person to appear for examination, answer questions under oath, or produce documents and evidence.

Official record

Source attached

Revises provisions relating to paramilitary activity. (BDR 36-191)