# Nev. Rev. Stat. § 202.015: “Alcoholic beverage” defined

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T15_C202_S202.015

## Section

- **Citation:** Nev. Rev. Stat. § 202.015
- **Heading:** “Alcoholic beverage” defined
- **Jurisdiction:** Nevada
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NV Code / Title 15 / Chapter 202 / Section 202.015

## Text

For the purposes of NRS 202.015 to 202.065 , inclusive, “ alcoholic beverage ” means:

1. Beer, ale, porter, stout and other similar fermented beverages, including sake and similar products, of any name or description containing one-half of 1 percent or more alcohol by volume, brewed or produced from malt, wholly or in part, or from any substitute therefor.

2. Any beverage obtained by the fermentation of the natural content of fruits or other agricultural products containing sugar, of not less than one-half of 1 percent of alcohol by volume.

3. Any distilled spirits commonly referred to as ethyl alcohol, ethanol or spirits of wine in any form, including all dilutions and mixtures thereof from whatever process produced.

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