Nevada Revised Statutes 218A.965 – Legislator prohibited from soliciting or receiving bribe
Current as of: 2023 | Check for updates
|
Other versions
1. A Legislator shall not ask for or receive, directly or indirectly, any compensation, gratuity or reward, or any promise thereof, upon an agreement or understanding that the Legislator’s official vote, opinion, judgment or action will be influenced thereby, or will be given in any particular manner, or upon any particular side of any question or matter upon which the Legislator may be required to act in the Legislator’s official capacity.
Attorney's Note
Under the Nevada Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| category C felony | 1 to 5 years | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 218A.965
- person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
2. A person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a category C felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130.