Nevada Revised Statutes 278.828 – Unlawful contract or purchase by member of governing body; penalties
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1. It is unlawful for any member of the governing body of the Agency to be interested, directly or indirectly, in any contract made by that member, or be a purchaser or be interested, directly or indirectly, in any purchase of a sale made by that member in the discharge of his or her official duties.
Attorney's Note
Under the Nevada Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| gross misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $2,000 |
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 278.828
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- 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. All contracts made in violation of subsection 1 may be declared void at the instance of the Agency, or of any other party interested in such contract, except the member prohibited from making or being interested in such contract.
3. Any person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor and shall forfeit his or her office.