Nevada Revised Statutes 583.543 – Penalty for acceptance of bribes
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If an inspector or the Officer accepts any money, gift or other thing of value from a person, firm or corporation with the knowledge that the money, gift or other thing of value is to influence the inspector’s or Officer’s official duty pursuant to NRS 583.255 to 583.555, inclusive, the inspector or Officer must be summarily discharged from office and is guilty of a category C felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130.
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 583.543
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
- 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