Nevada Revised Statutes 612.730 – False statement or failure to disclose material facts by employer to prevent or reduce payment of benefits; willful failure or refusal to pay contributions or make reports; plan or scheme to avoid application of or r…
1. Any employing unit or any officer or agent of an employing unit or any other person who makes a false statement or representation knowing it to be false, or who knowingly fails to disclose a material fact, to prevent or reduce the payment of benefits to any natural person entitled thereto, or who willfully fails or refuses to make any such contributions or other payment or to furnish any reports required by this chapter, or to produce or permit the inspection or copying of records as required by this chapter, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
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 612.730
- 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. Any employing unit, or any officer or agent of an employing unit or any other person who knowingly:
(a) Attempts to use a plan or scheme to avoid becoming or remaining subject to the provisions of this chapter or to reduce any contribution or other payment required pursuant to the provisions of this chapter; or
(b) Advises an employing unit to use a plan or scheme to avoid becoming or remaining subject to the provisions of this chapter or to reduce any contribution or other payment required pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, is guilty of a category C felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130.