1. 1. If a child commits an alcohol or marijuana offense:

   1. (a) For a first or second offense:

      1. (1) The child is a child in need of supervision and is not a delinquent child, and the child must be placed under informal supervision pursuant to NRS 62C.200; and
      2. (2) The child shall perform not more than 24 hours of community service.
   2. (b) For a third or subsequent offense, a district attorney may file a petition alleging delinquency.

2. 2. As used in this section, “alcohol or marijuana offense” means:

   1. (a) A violation of NRS 202.020;
   2. (b) A violation of a city or county ordinance relating to the consumption or possession of alcohol;
   3. (c) A violation of subsection 4 of NRS 453.336 for possession of 1 ounce or less of marijuana; or
   4. (d) A violation of a city or county ordinance relating to the possession of 1 ounce or less of marijuana.

(Added to NRS by 2021, 856)