Nevada Statutes
§ 197.160 — Fraudulently presenting claim to public officer
Nevada § 197.160
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Nev. Rev. Stat. § 197.160 (2026).
Text
Every person who, with the intent to defraud, shall knowingly present for audit, allowance or payment to any officer or board of the State or of any county, city, town, school or other district authorized to audit, allow or pay bills, claims or charges, any false or fraudulent claim, account, writing or voucher or any bill, account or demand containing false or fraudulent charges, items or claims, shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
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Legislative History
[1911 C&P § 450; RL § 6715; NCL § 10403]—(NRS A 1965, 361 )
Nearby Sections
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§ 197.020
Bribery of other public officers§ 197.060
Unlawful to agree to divide salary§ 197.080
Offering reward for appointment§ 197.090
Interfering with public officer§ 197.100
Influencing public officer§ 197.110
Misconduct of public officer§ 197.120
False impersonation of public officer; intrusion into and refusal to surrender public office§ 197.130
False report by public officer§ 197.150
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